Halifax Regional Municipality says in a statement that University Avenue has a capacity for six tents at the homeless encampment, but as of Wednesday, 12 were on site.
The demonstration outside the Pacific regional headquarters aims to highlight the violence faced by its members, who often sustain injuries while on the job.
Bill 44, adopted by the Provincial legislature in November 2023, will allow for increased maximum densities for the purpose of creating new “small-scale, multi-unit housing.”
An off-duty London police officer was charged with impaired driving after being stopped by members of the OPP. Const. Darryl Horan is expected to appear in court on June 4.
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has not released details but says the deal addresses teachers’ concerns around such things as pay and classroom conditions.
The head of Canada’s largest labour organization is calling Pierre Poilievre a “fraud” for portraying himself as a friend of the working class. Canadian Labour Congress Bea Bruske wants union leaders to do everything they can to expose him before the next federal election. Bruske delivered her call to arms today as delegates gathered in… Read more: Labour leader urges unions to expose Poilievre’s working-class overtures as ‘fraud’
The Lyrid meteor shower is underway. But with a nearly full moon in the sky during the peak, it might be tough to see clearly. The Lyrids occur every year in mid-to-late April. This year’s peak activity happens Sunday into Monday, with 10 to 20 meteors expected per hour. Viewing lasts through April 29. MYSTERIOUS… Read more: Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend: How to catch a glimpse of the celestial event
A meeting to advance Speaker Mike Johnson’s latest border security bill abruptly ended on Wednesday night without a vote on whether the measure will hit the House floor. “Sorry, not sorry, for opposing a cr—y rule that is a show vote / cover vote for funding Ukraine instead of border security,” Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas,… Read more: GOP rebels derail Johnson’s border security pitch over fury at $95B foreign aid plan
Newly released emails between a top colleague of Dr. Anthony Fauci and the president of a non-governmental organization being funded to conduct coronavirus research in Wuhan, China, said the group had over 700 identified but un-sequenced coronaviruses in its lab when its government grant was first pulled in 2020. On Tuesday, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky.,… Read more: Rand Paul says email exchange between top Fauci aide and EcoHealth ‘looks like a cover-up’
The Biden White House reportedly uses nicknames of its own to refer to former President Trump. Politico’s West Wing Playbook reported on Wednesday that four people “in Biden’s orbit” confirmed that the “generally younger, more digitally native” aides and allies of President Biden frequently use the term “Hitler Pig” to describe Trump, with one source… Read more: Biden aides allegedly call Trump ‘Hitler Pig’ behind the scenes: report
A University of Oregon football player was charged with felony hit-and-run in a fatal incident that occurred earlier in the week, police said Wednesday. Daylen Amir Austin, 19, was arrested in the incident, Eugene police said. The crash occurred on Monday, and the victim was a 46-year-old man, police added. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS… Read more: Oregon Ducks football player arrested in fatal hit-and-run, police say
Dwight Freeney sacked dozens of different NFL quarterbacks throughout his 16-year NFL career, primarily spent with the Indianapolis Colts. So when the soon-to-be Hall of Famer was asked by Keyshawn Johnson on Johnson’s podcast, “All Facts No Brakes,” who were among the toughest quarterbacks for him to sack in his career, Freeney said his top… Read more: Dwight Freeney says Tom Brady was one of the toughest NFL QBs for him to sack
A Democrat who represented southeast Wisconsin in Congress in the 1990s before going on to become a leader in the Assembly and state revenue secretary announced Thursday that he’s running for Congress again. Peter Barca announced his bid against Republican U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil, who is seeking a fourth term. Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District, previously… Read more: Former Wisconsin Democratic Rep. Peter Barca launches congressional comeback bid
Jeffrey Gibson’s takeover of the U.S. pavilion for this year’s Venice Biennale contemporary art show is a celebration of color, pattern and craft, which is immediately evident on approaching the bright red facade decorated by a colorful clash of geometry and a foreground dominated by a riot of gigantic red podiums. Gibson, a Mississippi Choctaw… Read more: Jeffrey Gibson is first Native American to represent US alone at Venice Biennale art show
The British parliament has voted to outlaw smoking for future generations. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, introduced and championed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, is set to ban smoking for anyone born after 2009. It overwhelmingly passed a vote in the House of Commons with 383 votes to 67 on CONSERVATIVES’ ATTEMPT TO REPEAL HATE… Read more: British parliament votes to ban smoking for all people born after 2009
The state of Wisconsin, known for its booming dairy industry and mouth-watering cheese, offers many hidden gems, inviting travelers to uncover its treasures beyond the beaten path. From the shores of Lake Geneva to the bluffs of Devil’s Lake State Park, the state provides ample opportunities for stunning views. Read on to learn about the… Read more: A travel guide to Wisconsin: Must-do activities and notable sights across the state
Former NFL running back O.J. Simpson has been cremated in Las Vegas following his death last week at the age of 76, the executor of his estate says. Attorney Malcolm LaVergne told Reuters that he, relatives and friends were in attendance Wednesday for the private gathering at the Palm Downtown Mortuary & Cemetery. Simpson, who… Read more: OJ Simpson cremated in Las Vegas
Former President Trump’s legal team says it tried to serve ex-pornographic actress Stormy Daniels with a subpoena as she arrived for an event at a bar in a New York City bar last month, but she refused to accept it. A process server working for Trump’s lawyers said he approached Daniels with papers demanding information… Read more: Trump lawyers tried to subpoena Stormy Daniels, but instead this happened
Brittany Mahomes appeared to be hot and bothered over her NFL star husband on Tuesday as he was named to Time magazine’s list of “Most Influential People.” In a since-expired post on her Instagram Stories, Mahomes shared her husband’s post showing him in a photoshoot with the magazine. She wrote over it, “My hottttttt hubby,”… Read more: Brittany Mahomes gushes over NFL star husband as he dishes about dad bod
Music mogul and self-proclaimed bad boy Sean “Diddy” Combs’ career is being heavily called into question as he faces a growing list of disturbing allegations of sexual assault and abuse. Fox Nation is taking a never-before-seen deep dive into the rapper’s ongoing federal sex trafficking investigation, providing exclusive interviews from the notorious “Hip-Hop Cop” who… Read more: Fox Nation special spotlights raids on P Diddy’s properties, resurfaces details on death of mother to 3 kids
FOX Sports and The Basketball Tournament (TBT), the $1 million winner-take-all summer hoops event, on Thursday announced a multi-year media rights agreement to carry games on FOX, FS1, and FS2. TBT will have 27 of its games air live, including three on FOX. “We are thrilled to make FOX Sports the new home of TBT,”… Read more: The Basketball Tournament, FOX Sports announce multi-year agreement
The Justice Department is ramping up its efforts to reduce violent crime in the U.S., launching a specialized gun intelligence center in Chicago and expanding task forces to curb carjackings. In an interview with The Associated Press, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said there is “absolutely much more to do” to make communities safer, even… Read more: Justice Department intensifies efforts to combat violent crime with gun intel center, carjacking forces
The Maine Legislature approved sweeping gun safety legislation including background checks on private gun sales, waiting periods for gun purchases and criminalizing gun sales to prohibited people before adjourning Thursday morning, nearly six months after the deadliest shooting in state history. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills and the Democratic-led Legislature pressed for a number of gun… Read more: Maine lawmakers approve several gun safety bills after deadliest shooting in state’s history
Passover begins Monday, April 22, as members of the Jewish faith gather to commemorate the Israelites’ freedom from slavery by God in Egypt. In honor of the holiday, June Hersh, a New York-based author, is offering a brisket recipe from her book titled, “Food, Hope & Resilience: Authentic Recipes and Remarkable Stories from Holocaust Survivors.” … Read more: Passover brisket: Holocaust survivor’s recipe holds ‘special significance’ amid Jewish holiday
More than half a year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century burned through a historic Maui town, officials are still trying to determine exactly what went wrong and how to prevent similar catastrophes in the future. But two reports released this week are filling in some of the blanks. The most… Read more: Maui fire reports: Key takeaways from the deadliest US wildfire in over a century
The LA Times reported on Wednesday that 51% of the renters in Los Angeles are worried about their economic futures in the city as the cost of housing and inflation are causing a major strain for them. Additionally, only 61% of homeowners are optimistic about their economic future there. The report cited the UCLA Luskin… Read more: More than half the renters in LA worried about not being able to live there soon: report
Recently, Roku has faced significant security challenges, with two separate cyberattacks occurring within a short span. The streaming giant confirmed that over half million Roku user accounts were compromised through credential-stuffing attacks in a second incident. The first of these incidents was detected earlier this year when Roku’s security systems noticed unusual activity in about… Read more: Over half a million Roku accounts compromised in second cybersecurity breach
The World Health Organization and around 500 experts have agreed for the first time what it means for a disease to spread through the air, in a bid to avoid the confusion early in the COVID-19 pandemic that some scientists have said cost lives. The Geneva-based U.N. health agency released a technical document on the… Read more: World Health Organization, experts reach landmark agreement on how to define airborne diseases
Tori Spelling is not afraid to admit she turned to Type 2 diabetes medication to help her lose weight after the birth of her fifth child. On Monday’s episode of the “90210” star’s podcast, Spelling said that Ozempic did not work for her, so she used Mounjaro instead. “I tried Ozempic, and it didn’t work… Read more: Tori Spelling used Ozempic and Mounjaro for weight loss after birth of 5th child
One of the jurors selected and sworn in earlier this week to serve on the jury for former President Trump’s criminal trial was excused Thursday morning after she said she no longer believed she could be fair. Seven jurors were selected and sworn in on Tuesday during the second day of jury selection. The court… Read more: Trump hush money trial: Juror excused after saying she does not think she can be fair
The Basketball Tournament is coming to FOX, FS1 and FS2 after a multi-year agreement was announced on Thursday. It’s a unique summertime basketball event that is highly competitive, undoubtedly in no small part due to the $1 million prize that goes to the winning team. To help you prepare for TBT, here is a primer.… Read more: The Basketball Tournament: What to know about $1 million winner-take-all event
President Biden’s name could be missing from ballots in one of the nation’s key bellwether states this November if Democrats don’t play their cards just right. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost told Fox News on Thursday the issue stems from the Democratic National Convention’s timing, which takes place after the Buckeye State is required to… Read more: Ohio AG says Democrats could miss deadline to get President Biden on ballot
Bill Belichick was an assistant coach for the New York Giants from 1979 to 1990 under Ray Perkins and Bill Parcells before he took over as the Cleveland Browns head coach in 1991. A potential reunion between Belichick and the Giants was rumored to be possible after the 2024 season, according to a report from… Read more: Bill Belichick has Giants reunion in mind along with other NFC East teams for next gig
Two German-Russian nationals have been arrested in Germany on suspicion of plotting sabotage attacks, including on U.S. military facilities, in an effort to undermine military support for Ukraine, officials said on Thursday. Authorities have searched the homes and workplaces of the two suspects accused of working for a foreign secret service. One of them, identified… Read more: 2 arrested in Germany for alleged plot to sabotage US military facilities on behalf of Russia
Texas farm groups warn of a disastrous season ahead for citrus and sugar as Mexican and U.S. officials try to resolve a dispute over a decades-old water treaty that supplies U.S. farmers with critical irrigation. The neighboring countries have tussled over the 1944 treaty before, but the current drought-driven water shortages are the most severe… Read more: Texas farming crisis looms as US, Mexico spar over long-standing water treaty
President Biden seemed to imply Wednesday that a relative of his was eaten by cannibals during World War II, but the tale quickly faced mockery and skepticism online. While in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Biden shared a story about his uncle, 2nd Lt. Ambrose J. Finnegan Jr., whom he called “Bosie.” “He flew those single-engine planes as… Read more: Biden takes heat over strange cannibal story: ‘Like something out of a bad script’
Jill Biden said Wednesday that allowing federal employees who are military spouses to work from overseas is a “national security imperative” that is long overdue. The first lady spoke at a White House ceremony she hosted with Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks and Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma, who signed a permanent memorandum of… Read more: Jill Biden praises agreement to make it easier for military spouse federal employees to work overseas
State-run energy firm Petrobras has hit growing resistance from Indigenous groups and government agencies to its premier exploration project, which would open the most promising part of Brazil’s northern coast to oil drilling. Environmental agency Ibama denied Petrobras a license for exploratory drilling offshore in the Foz do Amazonas area last year, citing possible impacts… Read more: Brazil faces Indigenous resistance over plans to drill for oil in Amazon rainforest
Now that spring is here, your dog wants to spend as much time outside as you do! Getting your dog the right gear will make walks, hikes or just hanging out outside much more enjoyable. From backpacks to paw cleaners to hands-free dog leashes, our list has products that’ll make life with a dog a… Read more: 10 dog gear items your dog needs this spring
Anti-Israel agitators were caught on video lighting flares outside a Columbia University “occupation,” as the president of the prestigious New York institution testified before Congress on antisemitism spikes. The New York City Police Department said at least four people were arrested early Thursday morning in connection to the ongoing protest at Columbia University, PIX 11… Read more: Anti-Israel agitators light flares outside Columbia University ‘occupation’
The Liberals pledged in their Tuesday budget to increase humanitarian aid by $150 million in the current fiscal year and $200 million the following year.
The federal budget tabled Tuesday acknowledged skilled labour shortages contribute to the ‘entrenched structural barriers’ holding back new housing supply.
In today’s The Big Story podcast, by far the biggest part of the federal budget is an ambitious plan that the Liberal government claims will not only hit the targeted estimate of homes Canada needs, but will blow right past it. You’d be forgiven some skepticism, since the prime minister stated less than a year… Read more: Can Canada really build 3.9 million homes by 2031?
(HAWKESBURY, ON) – The Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged two people, and seized more than $30,000 worth of drugs and $2,235 in Canadian currency following a traffic stop. On April 16, 2024, at approximately 1:20 a.m., OPP officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle headed eastbound on Highway 417 at… Read more: Only One Headlight Leads To $30,000 Drug Bust
(CALEDON, ON) – Officers from the Caledon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an individual involved in a collision with numerous offences. On April 13, 2024, shortly after 9:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian on Kennedy Road, at Dougall Avenue, in the Town of… Read more: Gurbakhshish CHEEMA Was Arrested
(TORONTO, ON) – Twenty illegal firearms and 73 kilograms of illicit drugs have been seized by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Joint Forces Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG). The OPP-led PGNG assisted the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) Organized Crime Division with a drug trafficking investigation that identified large… Read more: 60Kg Cocaine & 13Kg Meth Seized – Names Released
(TORONTO, ON) – Members of the Serious Fraud Office for Ontario (SFO) have continued their investigation into individuals receiving small business relief funds through fraudulent means and have made two more arrests. In fall 2020, the Ontario Government announced and began rolling out small business relief programs to assist small businesses with operating costs and loss… Read more: Arrests Made In Covid-19 Debacle
(GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – Officers of the Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged two drivers with impaired driving. On April 16, 2024, shortly before 11:00 a.m., officers from the L&A County OPP received multiple traffic complaints of a vehicle failing to maintain its lane on Highway 401 eastbound. Police located… Read more: More Impaired Drivers Arrested
(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – An individual was charged following an investigation into an incident of impaired driving. At approximately 11:22 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment responded to and investigated a single-vehicle collision on Lakeshore Road in Clear Creek, Norfolk County. No injuries were reported. After… Read more: Ana Maria TIMOFTE Was Arrested
(HUNTSVILLE, ON) – The Huntsville Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a driver after a report of a vehicle off the road. On April 17, 2024, at approximately 7:30 a.m., police received a report of a single motor vehicle off the road on Centre Street in the Town of Huntsville. As a… Read more: Kyle CHAPMAN Was Arrested
(DUFFERIN COUNTY) – The Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two drivers with impaired operation related offences as the result of a traffic complaint. On April 13, 2024, just before 2:30 p.m., officers from the Dufferin OPP responded to a fail to remain motor vehicle collision in the area of Broadway and… Read more: Jason OVERLAND & Denise COTE Arrested
(MIDLAND,ON) A vehicle with a broken rear window attracted the attention of police this morning and led officers to locate drugs during a traffic stop. On the morning of April 17, 2024, members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police(OPP) were on general patrol in the Town of Midland and observed a… Read more: Drug Bust – Names Released
(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Ottawa Detachment have laid multiple charges after a male fled on foot during a traffic stop. On April 17, 2024, shortly before 11:00 a.m., officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Highway 417, to check the licence status of the driver. Officers had received information from the… Read more: Max-Henry COASSY Failed To Outrun Police
JERUSALEM — Some of Israel’s most advanced military technology was on display over the weekend when its multi-level aerial defense array led the way in striking down an estimated 99% of the more than 350 drones, rockets and missiles that were fired by Iran in an unprecedented attack on the Jewish state. From the Iron Dome, which in… Read more: Israel’s advanced military technology on full display during Iran’s attack
California regulators voted Wednesday to establish a drinking water limit on hexavalent chromium, a toxic chemical compound made infamous by the movie “Erin Brockovich.” The rule is the first in the nation to specifically target the heavy metal, known as chromium-6, and is expected to reduce the number of cancer and kidney disease cases from… Read more: California establishes nation’s first drinking water limit in response to ‘Erin Brockovich’ contaminant
Counting was underway on Thursday in the Solomon Islands after a national election a day earlier, although electoral officials said they were searching for a larger venue in the Pacific Island capital Honiara to count votes. The parliamentary election is the first since Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare struck a security pact with China in 2022… Read more: Solomon Islands national election count begins, closely watched by US, China
The Chinese Embassy has held meetings with Capitol Hill staffers to protect TikTok from a potential forced sale, according to a report. The meetings took place with Chinese diplomats after the House passed legislation with an overwhelming bipartisan vote last month that would force Chinese divestment from TikTok or see the app banned, Politico reported.… Read more: Chinese Embassy defends TikTok against potential forced sale in meeting with congressional staffers: report
The United States and Italy agreed on Wednesday to coordinate efforts to counter the spread of misinformation and fake news articles by foreign governments. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani agreed on the new pact during a meeting on the sidelines of a three-day meeting of Group of Seven… Read more: US, Italy agree to coordinate efforts to counter spread of misinformation by foreign governments
Hanna Cavinder announced her return to Miami Hurricanes basketball on Wednesday after taking a season off and seeing her twin sister sign with TCU late last year. Cavinder posted a video on X of her time with the Hurricanes. She wrote she had been “itching” to get back on the basketball court. CLICK HERE FOR… Read more: Hanna Cavinder announces return to Miami basketball: ‘Itching to get back’
Dwight D. Eisenhower’s career achievements are unparalleled in American history. Popular two-term president. Supreme Allied Commander of Allied forces in Europe in World War II. Led the epic D-Day invasion, helped reclaim postwar peace, launched NASA into orbit, sent America rolling down the interstate highway system. Also mentored a then-future president, Ronald Reagan, on everything… Read more: Columbia’s former president Dwight Eisenhower warned the world would forget WWII horrors against Jews
A top aide to New York City Mayor Eric Adams was slapped with a second lawsuit alleging discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation on Wednesday, according to reports. Timothy Pearson, a former NYPD inspector who led the Mayor’s Office of Municipal Services Assessment, is being sued by retired NYPD sergeant Michael Ferrari in a lawsuit filed… Read more: Top New York City mayor Adams aide slapped with second sexual harassment lawsuit: report
The Ford government announced on Monday that GO train service is being expanded along the Lakeshore West, Lakeshore East, Milton, Stouffville and Kitchener lines.
On April 5, 2024 West Grey Police officers were conducting a RIDE check on Grey Rd 4 when a vehicle driven by a 17 year old male was stopped. The driver was known to have a suspended license and he was subsequently charged with 5 offences under the Highway Traffic Act and the Compulsory Automobile… Read more: West Grey Police Update
Alarm jammer dropped during theft attempt A York Region couple face charges after someone dropped an alarm jammer while stealing thousands of dollars in product from a Guelph business. Just before 4 p.m. Tuesday, police were called to a business on Woodlawn Road West. A loss prevention officer had observed a male and female placing… Read more: Shoplifters Use Jamming Devices
LONDON, ON (April 17, 2024) – An off-duty London police officer is facing charges in relation to an impaired driving investigation. On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., an off-duty London police officer operating a motor vehicle in the area of Highway 401 westbound and Wonderland Road was stopped by members of the Ontario… Read more: Another Police Officer Arrested #FilmThePolice #FTP
Chatham-Kent, Ontario: The Chatham-Kent Police Service responded to 183 calls for service in the last 24 hours. 10 people were arrested on warrants. Break and Enter CK24016768 At approximately 6:35am, police were called to a residence in the area of Ellis Street, in Chatham with regards to a break and enter. The homeowner confirmed the… Read more: Chatham-Kent Police Daily Update – 17April2024
On Monday, April 1st, 2024, members of the Hanover Police responded to a break and enter in progress. On arrival police observed a 36-year-old Hanover man attempting to leave the area The man was taken into custody without incident. Hanover Police have charged the man under the Criminal Code with Break and Enter. He was… Read more: Hanover’s Anonymous Catch & Release Program Thriving
On Sunday, March 31st, 2024, Hanover Police responded to a disturbance in the 200 block of 7th Avenue. On arrival police spoke with a 37-year-old female and 39-year-old male. Investigation revealed both were on court ordered conditions not to communicate regarding previous criminal offences. Hanover Police arrested both charging them under the Criminal Code with breaching… Read more: Hanover Police Protecting Criminals Instead Of Community #NewPandemic
During the early morning hours of Friday, March 22nd, 2024, Hanover Police while investigating a separate matter observed a known 52-year-old Hanover man in the passenger seat of a vehicle. The man was found to be violating the terms of a previous release order which listed a curfew condition. The man was arrested and charged… Read more: Repeat Offender Caught Then Released In Hanover
On Monday, March 25th, 2024, members of the Hanover Police attended a business in the 1000 block of 10th Street regarding a theft. On arrival police spoke with the 48-year-old female suspect. The female was arrested, and several items of stolen property were located on her person. The female was also breaching a previous court order… Read more: Anonymous Repeat Offender Released In Hanover
On April 6th, 2024, at 8:37 a.m. members from the Hanover Police Service responded to a report of two people sleeping in a vehicle parked at an apartment complex in the 100 block of 11th Avenue in Hanover. While on scene, officers recognized the suspects as having committed a theft in Hanover from a previous incident… Read more: Violent Repeat Offenders Arrested – Hanover Police Still Protecting Criminals Over Community
On April 16th, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m. the Hanover Police Service responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver on 10th Street in the Town of Hanover. Officers on patrol located the vehicle in a drive thru of a restaurant and initiated a traffic stop. The driver, a 24-year-old Hanover man refused to provide… Read more: Anonymous Violent Criminal Punches Officer In Face Then Released In Hanover #NameNames #CowardCops
(Ramara, ON) – Members of Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and Rama Police Service attended an address on Fish Sideroad following reports of shots being fired at a residence. On April 15, 2024 at approximately 4:45 am Orillia OPP were dispatched to a weapons call, following reports of gunfire at a residence. Upon arrival at… Read more: Shots Fired – One Sent To Hospital #Anarchy
(Oro-Medonte, ON) – Officers from the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recovered a large construction implement from a property in Oro-Medonte. On April 11, 2024, members of the Orillia Detachment with the assistance of the Orillia Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a Search Warrant at a commercial property on highway 11. Police recovered… Read more: Police Recover Stolen Construction Equipment LENZ & LENZ Arrested
An Assyrian church bishop who was stabbed during a livestreamed mass outside of Sydney gave an update on his condition Thursday and said he had forgiven his attacker. A 16-year-old male suspect, who has not been publicly identified, was taken into custody following the attack Monday night at the Assyrian Christ The Good Shepherd Church… Read more: Sydney church bishop stabbed in ‘terrorist incident’ says he forgives attacker
Louisiana is a state with a rich cultural history and an irresistible charm. While almost everyone has heard of Louisiana Cajun cooking and New Orleans’ Mardi Gras celebration, the Bayou State has even more to offer. Louisiana is home to a litany of festivals all year round as well as nearly two dozen state parks… Read more: Experience Louisiana’s rich culture, irresistible charm with these tourism locations
‘REVERSE EFFECT’ – Trump taunts Democrats’ sideline strategy as hush money trial set to pick back up. Continue reading … PAR FOR THE COURSE – Democratic mayor offers ‘economic’ spin to defend lavish taxpayer-funded trip to The Masters. Continue reading … PROTECTING THE SQUAD – AOC silent as migrants and prostitutes ignore the law in… Read more: Trump taunts Dems’ strategy as hush money trial set to pick back up and more top headlines
Politics and race are both factors in a pending court challenge of Louisiana’s new congressional maps. How much weight each carries is a major question before three federal judges whose ruling could affect the balance of power in the next Congress. At issue is a congressional map that was approved this year with the backing… Read more: New Louisiana congressional district ‘textbook racial gerrymandering,’ detractors say
Days after a routine injection to ease back pain, Donna Kruzich and a friend drove across the border to Canada in 2012 to see end-of-summer theater in Stratford, Ontario. The 78-year-old Michigan woman suddenly became ill and returned home. By early October, she was dead. “Most of the time she could not communicate with us.… Read more: Ex-pharmacy exec faces sentencing in Michigan woman’s death linked to tainted steroids
Former President Donald Trump continues to meet with foreign leaders, even as his criminal trial is underway in New York. Trump met with Polish President Andrzej Duda on Wednesday in New York City to discuss the Ukraine-Russia conflict and NATO defense spending. The pair were photographed entering Trump Tower, where Trump told reporters, “He’s done… Read more: Polish president meets with Trump in New York City amid criminal trial
As anti-Israel protests take over public spaces from the Golden Gate Bridge to Columbia University, one attorney went viral for her admonishment of such “clueless defenders” of the Palestinians’ top benefactor, the hardline theocrats in Tehran. Elica Le Bon, who self-describes herself as a “daughter of Iran,” asked protesters where their voices were when the… Read more: Iranian-American lawyer whose response to anti-Israel protesters went viral predicts new ‘world war’
Over 112,000 Americans overdosed in 2023. Over 70,000 overdosed on fentanyl, a particularly dangerous synthetic opioid. While it’s easy to focus on numbers, we can’t forget that these aren’t statistics. They’re people. They leave behind parents, brothers, sisters and children. They’re futures lost. They’re lives squandered. We owe it to victims of this epidemic to… Read more: Let’s use AI to stop fentanyl at the border and keep it from killing Americans
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today… Liberals buck global trend in raising foreign aid Foreign aid groups are hailing the federal Liberal government’s return to a policy of increasing humanitarian and development spending each year while asking… Read more: In the news today: Foreign aid increasing, housing and labour shortages linked
When creating an ideal sleeping environment, you might think of lighting, temperature and sound — but what about food? What you eat during the day can have a surprising impact on how well you sleep at night, according to experts. “Food choice is an essential consideration for ensuring good sleep quality. Some types of food… Read more: Having trouble sleeping? It could be for this surprising reason, experts say
After Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona vowed to shut down Grand Canyon University (GCU), the largest Christian university in the U.S., GCU officials are pushing back, telling Fox News Digital the crackdown stems from “deeply held bias.” Cardona made comments during a House Appropriations Committee hearing about cracking down on GCU and other universities… Read more: Biden’s Education Secretary vows to shut down the largest Christian university in the US
Many who live by the lake or frequent the boardwalk in Toronto see hundreds of the tiny little flies flying around. But what are they, and how long are they around for?
OTTAWA — Foreign aid groups are hailing the federal Liberal government’s return to a policy of increasing humanitarian and development spending each year, while asking for a plan to push allies to reverse a global decline in aid. “It was a good moment for Canada to step up and show global leadership by making this… Read more: Liberals buck global trend in ‘doubling down’ on foreign aid, as sector urges G7 push
Around 100 members of the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers plan to hold a protest in Abbotsford, B.C., today. The demonstration outside the Pacific regional headquarters of the Correctional Service of Canada aims to highlight the violence faced by its members, who often sustain injuries while on the job. John Randle, one of the union’s… Read more: Union says some 100 correctional officers will demonstrate at Abbotsford HQ
OTTAWA — Parmod Chhabra is deeply invested in the Indian general election that gets underway on Friday, with almost a billion people eligible to vote, but he won’t be casting a ballot. Nor will the vast majority of the overseas Indian community in Canada. The reasons are simple. India requires overseas citizens to travel back… Read more: It’s the biggest election in history. Here’s why few Indians in Canada will take part