Live-in nanny drugged with ice cream, sexually assaulted: Durham police
Descrease article font size Increase article font size An Oshawa man is facing sexual assault…
Live-in nanny drugged with ice cream, sexually assaulted: Durham police
Descrease article font size Increase article font size An Oshawa man is facing sexual assault and child exploitation charges after police allege he drugged a woman living in his home and working as a child-care provider with ice cream. The woman travelled to Canada in December 2025 after connecting with a couple through a Facebook group,…
‘Make your case,’ U.S. Ambassador tells Canada after Trump threatens not to renew CUSMA
OTTAWA — U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said the recent threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to not renew the North American trade pact creates an opening for Canada to make an offer. Read More
Made in Canada: Five Father’s Day gifts for the dad who wants nothing
When it comes to dads, one can rarely go wrong with bacon or hot sauce. So you can see why this concoction from Cardigan, P.E.I.-based maker Maritimes Madness fits the Father’s Day bill. Made with vinegar, cayennes, tomatoes, garlic, sugar and natural bacon flavour, Bacon Blaze Hot Sauce boasts a natural, smoky bacon flavour and…
Nova Scotia teen with Egyptian roots chosen as official ball carrier for World Cup match – Halifax
Since learning to walk, Ibrahim Elsherif has had a soccer ball at his feet. Now, the Halifax-area 13-year-old is on the verge of living his soccer dream. “Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, as they call it. And I think I’m super lucky to be part of something that big and be able to feel the atmosphere,” he said….
Inuit leaders, Indigenous scholars disappointed after Senate votes down residential school denialism clause
Jack Anawak says he doesn’t know how people can deny what occurred at residential schools. “It really is questionable to see whether the deniers really believe that or they just want to go through the process of assimilation and forget about the First Nations and Inuit,” he said. “It is unbelievable to see that there’s…
Republicans who pushed Epstein files release see political careers upended by Trump
WASHINGTON — The four House Republicans who helped force the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files called themselves “The Bravehearts” — an acknowledgment that their risky stand would require a stiff spine, especially given President Donald Trump’s fierce opposition to the move. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and…
Quebec becomes 1st Canadian province to ban energy drinks for youth
Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Quebec has become the first jurisdiction in North America to restrict access to caffeinated energy drinks — to people under 16,…
2 tornadoes now confirmed in southern Manitoba after Tuesday’s torrential storm
Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A major storm system that thrashed through southern Manitoba this week is now confirmed to have spawned two tornadoes, while several…
Ottawa responds to U.S. tariff threat by tabling bill on forced labour
OTTAWA — The federal government will be tabling a bill in the coming days to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariff threats on forced labour imports. Read More
Jailed Vancouver developer declared bankrupt after ‘history of financial shenanigans’
It’s been a rough few weeks for Helen Chan Sun. Last month, one B.C. Supreme Court judge jailed the Vancouver developer for civil contempt. This week, even as Sun remained behind bars, another judge from the same court declared the former multimillionaire bankrupt, paving the way for a trustee to oversee her finances. “The debtor…
