Police intelligence behind B.C. call for Bishnoi gang’s terror listing: minister
British Columbia’s public safety minister said police intelligence had linked many cases of extortion against the South Asian community to India’s Lawrence Bishnoi gang, giving the government confidence to recently seek its listing as a terrorist organization. Garry Begg, who...
Premier Smith says Albertans’ desire for leaving Canada has never been higher
CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the public desire in her province to quit Canada has never been higher. Speaking Thursday to reporters in Calgary, Smith said Albertans feel deeply frustrated and angry with Ottawa. She cited a separatist...
Home reportedly owned by Brad Pitt was ransacked by burglars, police say
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Police are investigating a break-in at a home reportedly owned by Brad Pitt, who has been on a globe-spanning promo tour for his new movie, “F1.” The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed they responded to a...
Police investigating jewellery store smash and grab robbery at Erin Mills Town Centre
A jewellery store at Erin Mills Town Centre was targetted in a smash and grab robbery on Thursday night, Peel Regional Police said in a social media post. Police say multiple masked suspects used hammers to smash display cases at...
Police working with Pride Toronto organizers to keep public safe
As the city gets into the festival spirit ahead of Pride weekend, Toronto police say they are working with organizers to make sure it’s a successful — and safe event. Despite Pride Toronto’s decision not to allow uniformed officers to...
Controversial legislation to fast-track major projects, Bill C-5, becomes law
OTTAWA — The Liberal government’s controversial major projects bill became law Thursday — legislation Indigenous leaders have warned could lead to widespread protests and legal challenges if Ottawa doesn’t respect their rights and title. Bill C-5 gives Ottawa the power...
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary turned acclaimed TV journalist, dead at 91
NEW YORK (AP) — Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, masterfully using a visual medium to illuminate a world of ideas, died Thursday at age 91. Moyers died in a...
Toronto casino fined $350K after impromptu after-party breaks out on casino floor
A casino in north Toronto has been fined $350,000 for “multiple violations of provincial gaming standards” after an impromptu after-party broke out on the casino’s gaming floor. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) says that on September 27,...
Windows’ infamous ‘blue screen of death’ will soon turn black
Nearly every Windows user has had a run-in with the infamous “Blue Screen of Death” at some point in their computing life. Now, after more than 40 years of being set against a very recognizable blue, the updated error message...
From free transit to a fan zone ferris wheel: a sneak peek at Toronto’s Rogers...
TORONTO — Live Nation Canada is offering a first look at a new open-air music venue set to host some of the world’s biggest acts this summer. A tour of the expansive 50,000-capacity Rogers Stadium at Downsview Park in North...
