The man charged with killing a woman by lighting her on fire on a bus two years ago admitted to causing her death at the outset of his trial in Toronto, but argued he shouldn’t be found criminally responsible due to a Schizophrenia diagnosis.
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Calgary to see risk of afternoon thunderstorm Monday
Calgary saw a warm and humid start to the week after a breezy below-seasonal weekend.
These were the most popular baby names in Quebec last year
Noah and Liam for boys and Florence and Alice for girls were the most popular first names for newborns in Quebec last year, according to the annual rankings published by Retraite Quebec.
Terry Fox statue being moved to Sparks Street today
The new location will be along the original route that Terry Fox took during his Marathon of Hope in 1980.
Video shows moment float plane collided with boat in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour
The Transportation Safety Board is investigating a serious incident after a Harbour Air float plane and a recreational boat collided in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour.
Attempted murder investigation underway after shooting in Markham: police
A shooting at a home north of Toronto on Saturday is being investigated as an attempted murder as police search for the suspects involved.
Canadian universities flag foreign influence registry’s potential ‘chilling effect’
Canada’s leading research universities warn that a proposed foreign influence transparency registry could have an unintended “chilling effect” on international partnerships, meaning Canada misses out on cutting-edge opportunities.
Youth drive stolen vehicle on soccer field, beach before Peterborough crash: police
Peterborough police say around 10:30 p.m., officers first responded to a report of a vehicle being riven on a soccer field and the beach at Beavermead Park in the city’s west end.
Alberta auto rate cap sees Aviva tighten its underwriting rules
Aviva Insurance Company of Canada has changed its decline rules for optional physical damage coverage for private passenger vehicles in Alberta. Announced to brokers in May in a bulletin obtained by Canadian Underwriter, the new underwriting rules for this optional…The post Alberta auto rate cap sees Aviva tighten its underwriting rules appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
North Bay police investigating sledgehammer incident on McNamara Street
North Bay resident was inside her vehicle texting when the crime occurred
