Murder trial of former B.C. lawyer concludes, decision to be given in Kamloops
VANCOUVER — The first-degree murder trial of a former Kamloops, B.C., lawyer accused of killing his client has concluded at the B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver. Rogelio ‘Butch’ Bagabuyo is accused of killing Mohd Abdullah, a lecturer at Thompson Rivers...
Woman in her 70s struck by vehicle near Christie Pits Park
An elderly woman has been struck by a vehicle in the Christie Pits neighbourhood Thursday evening. Police were called to the Ossington Avenue and Essex Street area just after 7 p.m. for reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle....
J.K. Rowling mocks Vancouver park board after its apology over Harry Potter event
VANCOUVER — Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling says being disavowed by the Vancouver Board of Parks wasn’t “much of a blow” after its commissioners unanimously voted to apologize for a Harry Potter event opening in Stanley Park next month. Rowling...
Suspects sought in Main Street Station robbery
Toronto police are searching for two possible suspects, after a robbery on the Main Street Station subway platform. Police say the incident occurred on Sept. 24, around 8:20 p.m. Investigators say the victim was approached by two suspects on the...
CUPW to replace nationwide Canada Post walkout with rotating strikes
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) says they will shift from a nationwide walkout to rotating strikes. In a statement released late Thursday night, the union’s President says the change will start on Saturday Oct. 11 at 6 AM...
7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes offshore from southern Philippines and may cause tsunami
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 hit off a southern Philippine province Friday morning, and a hazardous tsunami was possible nearby. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said it was expecting damage...
Anand says consular officers can help as Israel detains more Canadians from flotilla
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Canadians detained by Israel for attempting to reach the Gaza Strip should accept Ottawa’s consular help to get home. Anand said today six Canadians have been detained from boats in the Mediterranean...
US is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the Gaza...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza as part of a team that includes partner nations, nongovernmental organizations and private-sector players, U.S. officials said...
‘Tis the season, but spend within reason: Canadians cautious of spending ahead of the holidays
As consumers are wary of inflation and a tough job market, 81 per cent of consumers are considering cutting back on their spending in the next six months. That’s according to a survey by the accounting firm PwC Canada. Canadians...
Driver in critical condition following Brampton crash
A driver has been taken to the hospital in life-threatening condition after a two-vehicle collision in Brampton. The crash involving an SUV and a truck, occurred at the Finch Avenue and Kenview Boulevard intersection, around 4:40 p.m. on Thursday. Police...
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