62 m. ago Dozen police cruisers trailed speeding stolen pickup: Injured woman

A woman injured when a stolen pickup crashed into the vehicle she was in said a dozen police cruisers were following it on a London road

Events

3 h. ago 'A dramatic tale:' Province defends allegations in AHS executive's wrongful dismissal lawsuit

Four key arguments in statement of defence filed in response to legal action by Athana Mentzelopoulos

Other

3 h. ago Company audited for tax schemes sues Canada Revenue Agency for $100 million

A $100-million lawsuit has just been launched against the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) by a company audited for what the agency calls "tax shelter gifting schemes."On Friday, a statement of claim was filed at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice by Ken Gordon, founder of EquiGenesis Corporation, a service that helps high-net-worth investors with tax incentive investment opportunities.The lawsuit claims that Gordon's business has experienced over two decades of "harassment and abuse" by bureaucrats at the CRA focused on shutting it down and "punishing everyday taxpayers."Ken Gordon, founder of EquiGenesis Corporation (Equigenesis.com)According to the statement of claim, the "repeated harassment" began in 2003 when the CRA launched an audit on "gifting tax shelters," or what the agency calls "tax shelter gifting schemes."The government has issued warnings to Canadians about these schemes when a taxpayer is presented with a strategy where the tax benefits and deductions they can claim ...

Economics

3 h. ago Spruce Grove daycare under investigation after four kids allegedly assaulted

"As a parent, it's really tough to leave your kids in the care of someone else, so when you hear that people aren't treating your kids fairly or potentially hurting them, it's very scary"

Society

3 h. ago Infant among 2 dead after fire rips through home in Ontario city

A residential fire in Quinte West, ON, has left two dead and several injured. A 1-year-old and a 66-year-old woman perished, while others were hospitalized with injuries.

Events

4 h. ago Connecticut man, 32, held captive by stepmom for two decades weighed just 68 pounds: Cops

A Connecticut man, who was allegedly held captive by his stepmother for more than 20 years, was subjected to abuse and starvation until he started a fire as his way to escape, police say. Kimberly Sullivan, 56, was arrested Wednesday and charged with assault, kidnapping, unlawful restraint and intentional cruelty to persons, the Waterbury Police […]

Other

5 h. ago Zefiro Methane Corp. Board Member Catherine Flax to Serve as a Featured Speaker at SuperReturn Energy North America

Catherine Flax is an experienced Wall Street banker and commodities executive, who was recognized by Financial News (Dow Jones) as the Most Influential Woman in European Investment Banking in 2012. This coming Tuesday, Ms. Flax will be speaking on a panel about investing in fossil fuels at the SuperReturn Energy North America event in Miami. […]

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5 h. ago Judge won’t review decision not to charge Edmonton officer who kicked teen’s head in

Pacey Dumas, then 18, sustained life-threatening injuries after he was given a 'soccer ball' style kick to the head in 2020 by Edmonton Police Service Const. Ben Todd.

Events

5 h. ago Rookie MP Arielle Kayabaga gives London seat at cabinet table

A rookie London MP who was born in Burundi is one of three new faces in a slimmed-down federal Liberal cabinet unveiled Friday. Arielle Kayabaga, who announced her intention to seek the Liberal nomination in London West almost exactly four years ago during her first term on London city council, was named government House leader and […]

Other

5 h. ago Toronto cyclists lose bid to force Ford government to pause bike lane removals

A group of Toronto cyclists hoping to put a road block in the way of Doug Ford’s bike lane plans have lost their bid to delay them.

Politics

5 h. ago B.C. woman detained at U.S. border, sent to Arizona in chains, to be transferred Friday

Jasmine Mooney, 35, has been detained in inhumane conditions since March 3 but could be released this weekend.

Other

6 h. ago Court approves sales of two plants owned by company linked to listeria outbreak

TORONTO — An Ontario court has approved the sale of two facilities owned by the Canadian company that processed plant-based milk linked to a deadly listeria outbreak. Court documents show Joriki is selling its Delta, B.C., plant to Happy Planet Foods and its Toronto plant to Top Shelf Food and Beverage Corp. Joriki is also […]

Economics

7 h. ago There’s a Pub in Ireland with Your Name on it: Heineken® Launches Worldwide Search to Find New Owner, Keeping the Family Tradition Alive

A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. Family-run Irish pubs face uncertain future as more than four in ten rural publicans say they are considering retirement but 84% have no family to take on their legacy* The McLoughlins have run McLoughlin’s Bar for four generations, but now current owner […]

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8 h. ago Carney Taps Champagne as Finance Minister in Trade War Strategy

Francois-Phillipe Champagne will be named as Canada’s new finance minister when Mark Carney takes over as prime minister on Friday, according to people familiar with the matter.

Politics

12 h. ago AECOM named Official Venue Infrastructure Partner for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games

The comprehensive scope is unprecedented for Olympic and Paralympic Games delivery and includes architecture, engineering, planning, program management, and construction management for the LA28 Games venue infrastructure program DALLAS — AECOM (NYSE: ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced that it has been named the Official Venue Infrastructure Partner for the LA28 Olympic and […]

Economics

12 h. ago ‘What do I do?’ This woman lives in severe pain and is losing her family doctor

A New Brunswick woman losing her family doctor faces a dire situation: she can't renew her prescription for controlled substances, leaving her to wait in emergency rooms.

Science

12 h. ago ‘What do I do?’ This N.B. woman lives in severe pain and is losing her family doctor

A New Brunswick woman losing her family doctor faces a dire situation: she can't renew her prescription for controlled substances, leaving her to wait in emergency rooms.

Science

14 h. ago Facing deportation, alleged senior Iranian regime member leaves Canada

Elham Zandi left the country days before her deportation proceedings were to begin.

Other

21 h. ago White: First builder group for urban village Taza Park named

Brookfield Residential, Crystal Creek Homes and Homes by Avi will offer the first homes in Taza Park.

Other

23 h. ago RCMP, coroner investigate woman’s sudden death on Blackcomb Mountain

RCMP and the BC Coroners Service are investigating after a woman died on Blackcomb Mountain on Thursday.

Economics