Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,034
Here are the key developments on the 1,034th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A drone view shows damage caused by Russian military strikes, in the town of Toretsk, Donetsk…
As U.S. TikTok bill steams forward, online influencers put on their lobbying hats
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers, meet your latest lobbyists: Online influencers from TikTok. The platform is once again bringing influencers to Washington, this time to lobby members of Congress to reject a…
Syria’s new authorities ‘very receptive’ to Assad war crimes probe: UN officials
UNITED NATIONS — The UN organization assisting in investigating the most serious crimes in Syria said Monday the country’s new authorities were “very receptive” to its request for co-operation during…
Hamas investigator calls for new crime against humanity for violence targeting families
OTTAWA — The Israeli expert leading a civilian commission into sexual violence by Hamas is calling for global bodies to recognize “a new crime against humanity” involving violence targeted at…
CN Rail cleans up after derailment plunges cars carrying grain into Fraser River
VANCOUVER — A derailment has sent rail cars carrying grain plunging into the Fraser River, and CN Rail says it’s working to restore the tracks near Boston Bar, B.C. It…
Canada’s chief actuary report at odds with Alberta’s pension plan estimate
EDMONTON — A report from Canada’s chief actuary suggests Alberta would not be entitled to more than half of the Canada Pension Plan’s assets that the province has argued it…
Sarnia man fined $5K for driving dangerously in homeless camp
A 63-year-old Sarnia man who was fed up with a homeless camp and blasted his horn as he drove his car around it, narrowly missing a person in the process,…
London man accused in woman’s death also faces charges of trafficking cocaine
A London man charged with manslaughter in the death of an Elgin County woman was initially charged with trafficking cocaine, according to court records. Recommended Videos The Ontario Provincial Police…
‘Right place, right time’ — Windsor restaurant staff save men from freezing Detroit River
An ordinary work shift turned into a life-saving rescue mission. Recommended Videos Restaurant staff at Armando’s Pizza on Riverside Drive East jumped into action Friday evening to save two brothers…
10 people charged with kidnapping in Brampton
Ten people face kidnapping and firearm charges after three victims were rescued from a home in Brampton last week. In a news release issued on Monday night, Peel Regional Police…