A northeastern Ontario jury is expected to hear closing arguments Thursday in Canadian musician Jacob Hoggard’s sexual assault trial.
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Calgary’s quality of life takes hit amid rising costs, new report suggests
A new report from the Calgary Foundation paints a concerning picture of the city’s quality of life, highlighting rising costs, housing challenges and safety concerns.
Several ‘aggressors’ arrested after B.C. teen swarmed, B.C. RCMP say
Three young suspects have been arrested in connection with a swarming attack on a teenager in B.C.’s Okanagan last week – and authorities have asked the public to stop circulating disturbing videos of the incident.
‘Devastating’: Store owner speaks out after brand new business goes up in flames
One of the owners of a brand new shop in Teulon, Man., is asking anyone with information to contact police after the business burned down.
City of Brantford planning to add more red light cameras
The City of Brantford is planning to bolster its red light camera program. At a committee meeting this week city councillors endorsed plans to purchase four more cameras to be installed at city intersections in 2025. The purchase is expected to be approved at the Oct. 29 city council meeting. The location of the additional […]
‘It was just like it disappeared’: Hundreds fall victim to bike theft each year in Saskatoon
A reminder from police to lock up your bikes because bike thefts are a constant concern in our city, and the thefts are being linked to other criminal activity.
Quebec premier in France talking jobs with Alstom
On the second day of his economic mission to France, Quebec Premier François Legault visited the offices of Alstom, where he rubbed shoulders with top boss Henri Poupart-Lafarge over the Quebec City third link project and the jobs he wants for the province.
Manitoba legislature sitting to feature omnibus budget bill and new Independent
Manitoba politicians are returning to the legislature today following their summer break.
Heiltsuk Nation family alleges racial profiling after incident at B.C. Canadian Tire
An Indigenous family has filed a human rights complaint against retail giant Canadian Tire over a pair of incidents that happened on the same day at the company’s Coquitlam, B.C., location.
‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer defends charge of encouraging honking during protest
The lawyer for “Freedom Convoy” organizer Chris Barber told a judge Monday that a court order banning honking in downtown Ottawa during the protest wasn’t clear enough.
