SailGP returns to Halifax this weekend, with organizers expecting another successful event out on the harbour. The international sailing event has already sold more than 12,000 tickets and all 13 teams say they’re ready to put on a great show for the fans. “Halifax is built for this,” said Russell Coutts, CEO of SailGP. “I…
By Milena Baak Global News Posted June 19, 2026 2:53 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The City of Vancouver is alerting residents and visitors to be aware of possible parking scams following multiple complaints from the community. A variety of text messages from scam numbers claiming they represent…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 19, 2026 2:46 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Four people have been rescued from a fishing boat that caught fire in the Bay of Fundy. The Transportation Safety Board of Canada identified the vessel as the Ocean Otter, saying the fire…
During Canada and Qatar’s World Cup matchup on June 18, Canadian midfielder Ismaël Koné suffered a “gruesome” leg injury that left him being stretchered off the pitch, dampening Canada’s first-ever World Cup victory. In the 51st minute of the match, Koné received a pass from teammate Jonathan David. As soon as Koné received the ball,…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 19, 2026 2:43 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Correctional Service Canada says a 27-year-old man has died while serving a sentence at a New Brunswick prison. The federal agency says Ryan Richard died on Wednesday at the Atlantic Institution, but it…
After shuttering outlets across Ontario for more than a year in the face of revamped alcohol resale laws, The Beer Store is opening two new locations in Toronto. The move comes roughly half a year on from the day the alcohol retailer struck a deal with grocery chains to handle returns for empty cans and…
By Jim Bronskill The Canadian Press Posted June 19, 2026 1:59 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The RCMP says it worked with international partners to deal a blow to cybercriminals who trick users into downloading malicious files disguised as legitimate computer updates. Investigators say SocGholish malware — linked…
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. Jesse Marsch had heard the sickening crack before. The moment he saw Ismaël Koné crumple to the turf on Thursday night,…
Nova Scotia’s police watchdog has cleared an RCMP officer of wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of a woman in Eastern Passage, N.S., last fall. In her decision, the Serious Incident Response Team’s (SiRT) director, Erin Nauss, called the events “an extremely tragic situation.” The evidence used in the investigation included 911 call recordings, police radio…
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. A 19-year-old charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a Toronto police officer last week made his first…