Toronto police say a man and a woman have been charged after the man allegedly shot himself during an argument between the pair. According to a news release, officers were called to a residential area in the Islington Avenue and Highway 401 area on Sunday. Police said the man in the car had shot himself […]
WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – President Donald Trump said on Monday (May 13) that his administration was planning to provide about US$15 billion (S$20.5 billion) in aid to help US farmers whose products may be targeted with tariffs by China amid a deepening trade war. “We’re going to take the highest year, the biggest purchase that China […]
A push to legalize recreational marijuana in New York and New Jersey this year appears all but dead in both states, a dramatic fall for an effort that just over a month ago seemed inevitable. For months, the two states were locked in a race to legalize, vying for millions in tax revenue and progressive […]
Canadian Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek is in Ottawa later Monday for the official opening of the new headquarters of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. The Emmy-Award-winning host of the popular TV game show announced in March that he’s battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. In a TV interview with CBS Sunday Morning that aired on the […]
The Canadian government is investing $345 million in funding for three road projects on Montreal’s North Shore. Minister of Infrastructure and Communities François-Philippe Champagne announced Monday that the federal government will provide more than $260.4 million to extend Highway 19 to the North Shore. This extension will connect east-west highways 440, in the centre of […]
NEW YORK (REUTERS) – The disciplinary trial of the New York City police officer who put Eric Garner, an unarmed black man, in a fatal chokehold began on Monday (May 13), nearly five years after widely seen video of the death sparked a national outcry about policing tactics. Daniel Pantaleo, who is white, could be […]
From treating a stranger to a free coffee to raising awareness about a favourite charity, Montrealers found spontaneous and heartfelt ways to pay it forward last Thursday for Greater Montreal Day. Related Celebrating your good deeds this Greater Montreal Day Innovative program continues to pay it forward thanks to Greater Montreal Day Greater Montreal Day […]
Alberta’s premier says the province’s carbon tax will no longer exist as of May 30. Jason Kenney says a bill to eliminate the Alberta levy is to be introduced next week when the legislature begins sitting. He says the United Conservative government wants to review court decisions in Saskatchewan and Ontario before it decides if […]
Ontario Liberal politician Marie-France Lalonde wants to run for Parliament to replace retired general Andrew Leslie in the Ottawa riding he’s vacating after just one term. Lalonde announced her intention to run federally Monday, saying she’s giving up thoughts of seeking the leadership of the Ontario Liberals because she wants to focus on her east-Ottawa […]
TORONTO – Ontario is planning to cut about $46 million this year from the provincial police budget. The Progressive Conservative government’s expenditure estimates for this year show the funding drop, which largely comes out of “field and traffic services.” Solicitor General Sylvia Jones says she has faith that the leadership of the Ontario Provincial Police […]