Espionage trial: Hydro-Québec managers never sought explanation over 2022 publication
MONTREAL — A former researcher at Quebec’s electric utility research institute charged with economic espionage for the benefit of China was never confronted by senior managers at Hydro-Québec about concerns when publications came to light in 2022 triggering an internal...
‘One-in-a-million chance’: Couple reunited with lost SD card containing travel photos
A Calgary couple is in disbelief after a hiker found their lost memory card full of travel photos from around the world. Nicole Robertson and her partner, Scott Simpson, moved to Canada last month from the United Kingdom after quitting...
Top aide to former PM Harper rips Poilievre’s comments about RCMP and Trudeau
OTTAWA — A top aide to former Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper has lashed out at Pierre Poilievre over his leadership of the Conservative party and his recent comments attacking the RCMP’s treatment of Justin Trudeau. In a recent interview...
Motorcyclist in life-threatening condition after multi-vehicle crash in Georgina
York Regional Police (YRP) are searching for witnesses after a multi-vehicle crash left a motorcyclist with life-threatening injuries. Officers were called to the intersection of Ravenshoe Road and Kennedy Road in Georgina at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Friday for reports...
‘A lot of twists and turns’: Halifax pilot draws Blue Jays logo in the sky
A Halifax pilot and longtime Blue Jays fan has taken his support for Canada’s baseball team to new heights — literally — tracing the team’s logo through the skies over Nova Scotia. “I wanted to cheer on the Blue Jays,...
No decision on B.C. ostrich case until at least Oct. 30, as cull opponent is...
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The Supreme Court of Canada likely won’t decide until at least Oct. 30 whether to hear a last-ditch appeal against a planned cull of ostriches at a British Columbia farm, where an opponent of the...
Rapper/singer mgk to headline halftime show for 112th Grey Cup
Rapper and singer mgk will headline the halftime show at the 112th Grey Cup, the CFL announced Thursday. The performer formerly known as Machine Gun Kelly has released seven studio albums, with his 2020 release “Tickets to my Downfall” certified...
Durham police investigating instances of children being followed in Uxbridge
Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) says it is investigating recent reports of children being followed in Uxbridge. “Investigators are actively investigating these incidents and would like to reassure residents that there is no evidence to suggest a wider child-luring concern,”...
Auston Matthews scores OT winner as Maple Leafs down Rangers
Auston Matthews scored 58 seconds into overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the New York Rangers 2-1 on Thursday night. Matthew Knies had the other goal for Toronto (3-2-0). Anthony Stolarz made 28 saves. William Nylander had two assists. Juuso Parssinen replied for New York...
Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74
Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74. Frehley died peacefully surrounded by family in Morristown, New...
