Alberta Fish and Wildlife officials are searching for two map turtles that were purchased in Gibbons, Alta., last December. Officials believe a Fort McMurray woman purchased the turtles not knowing they were an illegal species. “No charges will be laid if the turtles are surrendered, as we believe the woman purchased the turtles believing that […]
A group of five missing hikers in the area of Welsford, N.B., were located with the assistance of a search and rescue helicopter on Saturday. New Brunswick RCMP, Emergency Health Services and members of the Welsford Volunteer Fire Department were the first to respond after receiving a call at approximately 5:30 p.m. Search and rescue […]
On Sunday, Central Okanagan Search and Rescue plans to search an expanded area of Okanagan Lake, as the search for a 71-year-old man who went missing on Friday afternoon moves into its third day. Crews have been searching for avid kayaker Zygmunt Janiewicz since Friday when he didn’t return from his paddle on Okanagan Lake. […]
Over the last two weeks, a Staten Island man named James received an unexpected FedEx delivery. Then a certified letter. His phone rang constantly with calls from people on the 13th floor of Police Headquarters in Lower Manhattan. A taxi was parked outside his home, waiting for him. James did not open the FedEx, the […]
A Chicago woman has been charged with murder after allegedly strangling a pregnant teenager and cutting the baby from her womb. Clarisa Figueroa, 46, had previously sold baby clothes to 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, and lured her back to her house with an offer of more clothing, investigators said. They added that Figueroa apparently wanted to […]
Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland says Canada will move forward towards ratifying the new NAFTA agreement with “all speed and alacrity” now that a deal has been struck with the U.S. to lift steel and aluminum tariffs. Late last week, a deal was reached to end the 25 per cent steel and 10 per […]
Two young girls having a sleepover fought off a naked man who allegedly broke into their California home and sexually assaulted them. Police praised the two girls from Fresno, 200 miles southeast of San Francisco, as they revealed a 26-year-old man who was on probation for stalking, had been arrested and charged over the incident. […]
US President Donald Trump has outlined his “strongly pro-life” views on abortion amid controversy over strict new laws passed in several states. Mr Trump said he was against abortion except in cases of rape, incest or a “serious health risk” to the mother. His stance on what is a divisive election issue in the US […]
Over 45 tornadoes touch down across four US states with stronger storms expected in the next two days. Severe storms have been hammering the central United States as moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, a strong contrast of air masses and instability from upper level impulses keep thunderstorms forming throughout the weekend. Over 45 tornadoes […]
Dart throwers from across Canada were at the Saskatoon Inn Saturday, taking part in the 2019 Youth National Darts Championship. The three-day event, which runs from May 16 to 19, featured roughly 100 players from provinces excluding P.E.I and the territories. Players were put into two separate divisions. “Age ranges from 18 years old down […]