An Alberta man is facing numerous charges in Ontario over the allegedly fraudulent purchase of a new car. Niagara Regional Police say they began an investigation last month when a luxury vehicle worth more than $120,000 was bought using fake…
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Toronto allows taller fences at Drake’s mansion amid security concerns
The City of Toronto has granted Drake special permission for fences twice as high as would otherwise be permitted, largely due to security concerns at his Bridle Path mega-mansion. “The amount of people that try to come onto this property…
Campaign encourages more women to engage in politics ahead of federal election
Canada Powered by Women launched a third-party campaign Monday aimed at empowering females across the country to be more engaged in politics and encourage voting. A report released by the group details how differently women feel about their own political…
‘I’m not trying to be a rebel’: N.B. student fights to have anti-cancer shirt allowed at school
A student at Hampton High School is asking the school to reconsider after it banned his “F*** Cancer” sweatshirt that he wore on picture day to honour his late father. “I’m not trying to use the word in a mean…
Motorcyclist killed in collision on Highway 1 near Moose Jaw
A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a truck near Moose Jaw on Sunday. The crash happened around 5:45 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 1 and Caribou Street East. The 51-year-old man driving the motorcycle was killed. The…
North London gas leak keeps kids at school while homes evacuated
Two gas leaks on a residential street north of Fanshawe Park Road forced the evacuation of 14 homes, closed streets and re-routed school pick up at a London elementary school Monday afternoon. Firefighters were called to Philbrook Drive, west of Adelaide…
Amherstburg storm classified as downburst, not tornado
The intense storm that damaged properties in Amherstburg on Friday is being characterized as a downburst. Environment Canada meteorologist Gerald Chang says researchers from the University of Western Ontario were on the ground Saturday and made the determination. Chang says…
Ontario education workers represented by CUPE vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike
TORONTO – A major union representing education workers in Ontario says its members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a potential strike that could take effect by the end of the month. The Canadian Union of Public Employees says 93…
Lack of answers, compensation frustrates Halifax residents after crane collapse
Some residents who were evacuated from their residences after a crane recently collapsed in downtown Halifax are wondering when they’ll receive compensation for the time they’ve been forced to spend out of their homes. Rebecca Carole has lived in the area…
Indoor playground in south Winnipeg suddenly shuts doors
A destination for Winnipeg families with kids who have energy to burn and birthdays to celebrate has closed its doors. A sign on the door of Great Big Adventure, an indoor playground and party facility at 960 Lorimer Blvd., said…