One of two cyclists who was struck by a driver in a hit-and-run earlier this week in Prince George has died of his injuries. Mounties say Shane Kelly was a “community rider” who had been training with an officer from the detachment for the Cops for Cancer Tour de North fundraiser. Police said in an […]
It was 40 years ago this weekend when a bunch of high profile rockers got together to perform for Live Aid in London and Philadelphia in an event designed to raise money for a massive famine in Ethiopia. The famine became headline news only after a crew from the BBC was flown into the region
The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) says it is investigating an arrest in Vancouver that resulted in one man being injured early Saturday morning. The VPD says it responded to a report of man allegedly breaking into Denman Place Mall at Denman and Nelson streets around 12:30 a.m. “When officers arrived, they arrested one
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWF) says moderate winds and increased warming and drying conditions could increase wildfire activity early next week. The worst conditions will develop Monday and continue through Tuesday, with a return to typical levels by Wednesday, it says. “Winds are expected to be moderate and accompanied by increased warming and drying conditions
There were no significant injuries following a multi-vehicle crash in Brampton on Saturday morning. Peel Regional Police say three vehicles, including a police cruiser, were involved in the crash at Bovaird Drive and Bramalea Road just before 10:30 a.m. The circumstances surrounding the crash are unclear at this time. Police say all the drivers involved,
Mayor Olivia Chow is reflecting on the first two years of her term in office, saying she’s recommitted to “fixing what’s broken and building what matters.” Chow was sworn in as Toronto’s 66th mayor on July 11, 2023, becoming the first person of colour to lead Canada’s most populous city after defeating former deputy mayor
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Emergency crews were called to two separate fires in the same neighbourhood on Saturday afternoon. Toronto Fire Services were initially called about a fire on the third floor of a residential house near College Street and Henry Street just after 6:45 p.m. Moments later, crews were called to another blaze just one block away on
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Three men are facing charges after parking enforcement officers were allegedly assaulted in two separate incidents this month. Toronto police say just before 11:30 a.m. on July 4, a parking enforcement officer was issuing a parking violation in the area of Avenue Road and Glengarry Avenue when he was approached by two men and allegedly
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A 26-year-old woman was spending time with a friend in downtown Hamilton on Friday when she was caught in the crossfire of a brazen shooting, according to police. Authorities say they received multiple 911 calls about gunshots in the area of King Street East and James Street North, just before 5:30 p.m. Upon arrival, officers
Authorities are investigating a fatal fire that took the life of one person in Ajax late Friday evening. According to the Durham Regional Police Service, emergency crews were initially called to a home in the area of Taunton Road East and Salem Road North at approximately 11:10 p.m. for reports of a man who was
