ca
Suspect in alleged child abduction, fatal Brampton, Ont., shooting dead after 'officer-involved shooting': police
The man, 38, died after an “interaction” with officers early Wednesday, Niagara police say. Source link
He was 13. She was 11. After a middle school meet up, she accused him of sexual assault
He was a little past 13. And she was just shy of her 12th birthday. They connected on social media, arranging a middle school meet up that ended in sexual contact. After, they both said “I love you.” Two days later, she accused him of sexual assault. Source link
How to nurture infant microbiomes for a lifetime of good mental health
The microbes that take hold in our bodies during early life have long-term effects on our brain health. Helen Thomson investigates how to get kids’ microbiomes off to the best start. Source link
This town wants to give away its 100-year-old convent. Could it be a housing solution?
The Town of Gravelbourg’s motto is “A Touch of Europe on the Prairies.” Now, it’s doing what it can to save the historic buildings that give it that European feeling, including its century-old convent. The building is free for the taking, provided the right person comes along with the right idea to give it a […]
Dodgers star Freeman expects cold shoulder from fellow Canadians at World Series
Freddie Freeman is always happy to return to Toronto, even if Blue Jays fans might not give him a warm welcome. The dual citizen has represented Canada in the World Baseball Classic, however, he’s also one of the stars of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto’s opponents in the World Series. Source link
Woman whose partner died after Winnipeg police encounter files lawsuit against officers, city
A woman from Tataskweyak Cree Nation is suing the City of Winnipeg and two police officers after her common-law husband died following a 2023 encounter with Winnipeg police. Source link
Former diplomat speaks out after Federal Court intervenes in discrimination complaint
Minority rights advocates say the case of a former diplomat who had to appeal to the Federal Court to force her employer to investigate her discrimination complaints underscores the need to reform whistleblower protection in Canada’s public service. Source link
Cape Breton doctor concerned about health zone's pain services
Dr. Robert MacNeill is calling for more resources to help a Sydney pain clinic deal with its heavy patient load. Source link
Children among at least 6 killed in Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine, officials say
Russia launched a wide drone and missile attack across Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least six people, Ukrainian officials said, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump put his planned meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on hold, saying he didn’t want it to be a “waste of time.” Source link
Ingersoll, Ont., residents react to 'awful news' GM is ending CAMI plant's electric van production
People in Ingersoll, Ont., are trying to come to terms with news that General Motors is halting production of the BrightDrop delivery vehicle at the CAMI assembly plant, the town’s largest employer. “It means a lot to people in this town, so it’s kind of heartbreaking. It’s one of the backbones of this town,” says […]