York Regional Police have released surveillance footage showing a violent struggle between a victim and two would-be carjackers in Markham as they search for the suspects.
Year: 2024
Singh to talk policy priorities at second day of NDP caucus retreat
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is expected to have more to share today about the progressive policies his team intends to prioritize, and his red lines, when Parliament resumes next week.
Family and friends mourn the loss of Tyler Peterson
Relatives of Tyler Peterson, who passed away in August at the age of 41, say he was a loving father, brother, son and friend remembered for his generous heart.
Suspect in downtown streetcar stabbing did not know victim: Toronto police
Toronto police say a suspect accused of stabbing a person on a streetcar downtown on Tuesday did not know the victim prior to the assault.
2nd man arrested, facing nearly 100 charges in Toronto auto-fraud investigation
A second man has been arrested and is facing nearly 100 criminal charges in connection with an auto-fraud investigation in Toronto.
TIFF festivalgoers note amped-up star wattage, city buzz after strikes and COVID woes
Five hours ahead of the first screening of “Saturday Night” at the Toronto International Film Festival, fans were already lined up along the red carpet and waiting for celebrities to arrive.
‘Micro-harvest’ begins Kelowna’s Tantalus Vineyards
Kelowna’s Tantalus Vineyards is celebrating the start of its 2024 harvest.Calling it a ‘micro-harvest’, the winery has started to salvage what it can from its Pinot Noir vines. The grapes will be used for a small lot of sparkling wine.It’s slim pickings after extreme cold last winter d…
City looking for company to provide audio-visual upgrades to Prospera Place
The City of Kelowna is reaching out to prospective contractors with the ability to provide significant improvements to the audio-visual and technology systems at Prospera Place.The search, in the form of a request for qualifications, went out late last week.“Although the arena has unde…
Heritage home near Kelowna General Hospital demolished
Collett House, one of several pre First World War homes on Kelowna’s heritage registry, met with the wrecking ball Tuesday.The house at the corner of Pandosy Street and Royal Avenue was built more than 100 years ago.According to the City of Kelowna website, the house was “distinguished…
Prolific Kelowna offender pleads guilty to another assault
A prolific Kelowna offender whose ongoing list of crimes has continually put him the spotlight has again pleaded to assault.On Aug. 8, Tyler Jack Newton pleaded guilty to assault, a matter from November 2023 he was set to go to trial for this week, a representative of the BC Prosecution Service …