As inflation and high housing costs continue to bite Canadians, Toronto resident Annie Gibson is concerned and frustrated at the prospect of the rent going up for her one-bedroom apartment. The owner of her building in the west-end neighbourhood of Parkdale is looking to increase the rent by 5.5 per cent — which is above
Canadian police chiefs on Friday condemned the beating death of a Black man by police during a traffic stop in the United States, saying the officers involved must be held accountable. The condemnation of the actions that led to Tyre Nichols’ death came as authorities in Memphis, Tenn., were to release a video of what
Canada Regina Police Chief Evan Bray discussed the importance of de-escalating tense interactions on Friday in reaction to the death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old father who died after a violent traffic stop in Memphis. Five officers, also Black, have been charged in his death.
Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist stopped by Memphis police earlier this month, is seen pummeled into submission while crying “Mom, mom,” as five police officers later charged with his murder deliver kicks, punches and baton blows in graphic video the city released on Friday. The footage from police body-worn cameras and another mounted on a
Jay Leno reportedly broke several bones in a motorcycle accident last week, only months after he suffered serious burns to his face, chest and hands in a garage fire. The former Tonight Show host told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that he was knocked off his motorcycle on Jan. 17. The fall broke Leno’s collarbone and two ribs
The Parliamentary Protective Service said Friday it expects around 500 people to gather this weekend on Parliament Hill to mark one year since the so-called “Freedom Convoy” rolled into downtown Ottawa. The PPS, which provides security for the parliamentary precinct, said it will curtail some access to Parliament Hill over the weekend as a precaution.
Crime WARNING: Video contains violent and potentially disturbing images not suitable for all viewers. Discretion is advised. The city of Memphis released graphic video footage on Friday of the violent encounter between Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, and the five police officers charged with murder in his beating death after a traffic stop earlier
A 32-year-old motorcyclist has died from injuries he sustained in a collision yesterday afternoon. The crash happened in the Downsview neighbourhood around 2:15 p.m. A Nissan SUV was going south on Jane Street, attempting to make a left turn onto Troutbrooke Drive. A Honda motorcycle was going north on Jane Street and was approaching Troutbrooke
ARLINGTON, Texas – Rougned Odor’s right jab to Jose Bautista’s jaw will be remembered for a long time. Perhaps it’s a good thing the Rangers and Blue Jays have played for the final time this regular season. As for the playoffs, well, that would be interesting. A feud simmering since Bautista’s bat flip in last
KANANASKIS, Alta. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned Monday the “cold-blooded murder” of a Canadian beheaded by terrorists in the Philippines after being held hostage for seven months. Trudeau confirmed the victim was 68-year-old John Ridsdel of Calgary. Ridsdel was one of four tourists — including Canadian Robert Hall, a Norwegian man and a Filipino