May 21, 18:00

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 5:42 PM
     The Edmonton Police Service on Wednesday said it had charged 11 owners of 10 local tow truck companies in relation to fraudulent billing practices to insurance companies.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 5:27 PM
     "We should be strong and forceful in reaffirming our commitment to our country," said Thomas Lukaszuk.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 5:01 PM
     Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said four Canadians were part of a delegation touring the city of Jenin when Israeli Defence Forces fired warning shots in their vicinity.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:49 PM
     PlayNow.com experiened a "credential stuffing" attack, in which someone tries to get into users' accounts with email and password combinations hacked or stolen from other websites.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:44 PM
     A federal lawyer says Nova Scotia and New Brunswick's legal attempt to determine who has jurisdictional responsibility is a "waste and abuse" of the court's time.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:42 PM
     One worker died and two were injured, and a woman was treated for shock after the mobile office she was in fell into the excavated hole after the collapse at the construction site.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:21 PM
     In the latest feud, Toronto is threatening to reduce its commitment and asking the provincial government to pay more. Queen's Park has, in no uncertain terms, said no.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:19 PM
     As Ontarians kicked off the 2025 summer over the Victoria Day weekend, a 28-year-old man from Windsor was given a stern reminder from police about boat safety.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:17 PM
     PowerSchool was not named in the court filings, but multiple U.S. news outlets, each citing a source familiar with the case, reported the company's involvement.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:06 PM
     A TD economist says Canada is heading into a recession, including job losses, as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies impact businesses, but the severity is uncertain.
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 5:01 PM
     For the third time in league history, the NBA's most valuable player is a Canadian.  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won the NBA MVP award after leading the league in scoring and the Oklahoma City Thunder to a league-best 68-14 record, ESPN's Shams Charania reported on Wednesday. Gilgeous-Alexander is just the second Canadian to win the award, following Victoria, B.C.'s Steve […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:50 PM
     OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has unveiled his party's leadership team and critic roles ahead of next week's return to the House of Commons. He's named 48 Conservative members of Parliament to critic roles, while another 14 will become associate critics. Most of them are returning MPs, though some rookie members have been added […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:37 PM
     OTTAWA — Frank McKenna felt a sense of déjà vu on Tuesday when U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Canada is interested in buying into his new "Golden Dome" missile defence program. Canada's former ambassador to the U.S. told The Canadian Press that he vividly remembers walking into a committee hearing in Ottawa two decades ago […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:26 PM
     NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday with claims that white farmers are being targeted and killed in the country. Trump's main evidence, compiled in a video shown during their Oval Office meeting: Speeches by a politician who was kicked out of Ramaphosa's party, is not part […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 3:51 PM
     The New York Islanders have been granted permission to speak to Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan about an opening in their front office, sources tell Sportsnet. Shanahan, whose contract expires on June 30, has been president of the Maple Leafs since April of 2014. Chris Johnston of The Athletic was the first to report that the Islanders had asked Maple […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 3:19 PM
     TORONTO — Canadian auto industry leaders say the country has to use the Trump-induced industrial crisis as an incentive to build bigger at home. Flavio Volpe, head of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, used a Canadian Club event in Toronto to call for an exploration into the potential of a new Canadian-born automaker. "Beyond shelter, […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 2:40 PM
     OTTAWA — Canada Post has put a fresh set of offers on the table in its negotiations with the postal workers' union, but there are no guarantees a deal will land before mail carriers are set to strike at the end of the week. Seeking to avert another job action, the Crown corporation's latest proposals […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 2:27 PM
     OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said she is summoning the Israeli ambassador to explain why Israel Defense Forces fired warning shots near a diplomatic tour in the West Bank on Wednesday. The IDF said Wednesday it "regrets the inconvenience caused" by warning shots it fired as diplomats toured the city of Jenin. Anand […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 2:16 PM
     Peel Regional Police are trying to track down two suspects who allegedly used phony documents to fraudulently acquire high-end vehicles valued at more than half-a-million dollars. Police say between April 11 and May 5, 2025, the suspects attended auto dealerships across the Greater Toronto Area and used "fictitious and fraudulent information to secure auto financing, […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 1:02 PM
     TORONTO — George Wendt endeared himself to viewers as the beer-loving Norm Peterson on "Cheers," but in real life, it was his "humble, quiet guy" persona that seemed to connect with locals on his visits to Canada. After his celebrated run on the 1980s TV smash, the late Chicago-born actor racked up theatre roles that […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 12:55 PM
     There's no retreat or surrender from Bruce Springsteen — or from President Donald Trump, for that matter. The rock star released a digital EP on Wednesday with four songs recorded live in Manchester, England last week, along with two of his addresses to the audience that attacked Trump's "corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration." The Boss […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 12:34 PM
     A driver who works for Durham Regional Transit's On Demand service was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly driving while impaired in Oshawa. Durham regional police say they were called after a witness observed an On Demand bus "being driven in a reckless manner" on Tuesday at around 9:30 p.m. in the Conlin Road and Manor […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 12:12 PM
     TORONTO — The Edmonton Oilers' NHL reign in the 1980s will be the subject of a new docuseries from Ryan Reynolds' production house Maximum Effort. Producers say "The Great Ones" will offer "an unprecedented look at the lives and careers" of the Oilers players who helped the team win five Stanley Cups between 1984 and […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 11:57 AM
     Canada Post has rejected the union's request for two weeks to consider a new set of proposals that were presented to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) on Wednesday. The Crown corporation said the new set of proposals for workers in the urban bargaining unit and the rural and suburban unit "go further on […]
CityNews Toronto Wednesday, May 21, 2025 11:28 AM
     Canada's main stock index took its biggest tumble in nearly six weeks on Wednesday, while American markets fell even harder under pressure from rising U.S. Treasury yields amid worries about the U.S. government's spiralling debt. The S&P/TSX composite index fell 216.46 points at 25,839.17, its largest slide since April 10. In New York, the Dow […]
Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 21, 2025 5:41 PM
     The prosecution, in its closing remarks, said OPP bodycam video was a silent witness that speaks for the dead.
Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 21, 2025 5:06 PM
     A woman on Wednesday was the second person charged with first-degree murder over the fire that claimed the life of Ottokie Kelly in 2024.
Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:25 PM
     The man was found on shore after his watercraft capsized on Saturday night.
Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 21, 2025 1:58 PM
     Adam Reid, who had been wanted on a Canada-wide warrant as a result of a breach of his statutory release, was found and arrested by Ottawa police, the OPP said.
Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 21, 2025 1:36 PM
     Local advocates say proposed bag screening and metal detectors go against the spirt of city hall's open public design.
Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 21, 2025 1:21 PM
     The significant cold front that ushered in cooler air over the Victoria Day long weekend is expected to stay until the end of the month.
Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 21, 2025 12:31 PM
     Not only is she the best and hardest working player on the team, but she seems to always be smiling, always accommodating.
Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 21, 2025 11:21 AM
     Bellefeuille is on trial for first-degree murder in the killing of Sgt. Eric Mueller, and attempted murder of two officers.
Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 21, 2025 11:05 AM
     Councillors should reconsider the measures coming into effect May 26, which will make City Hall a less welcoming place.
Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:44 AM
     A former fan in the stands, Leslie is now delivering defining moments for her hometown team on the biggest stage
Windsor Star Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:41 PM
     From flower sales to free starter vegetable plants, the Allie Sunshine Project's annual Planting Wellness event Saturday was all about helping the community — and its programs — thrive. "I am blown away each year," said Jeremy Hayes, co-founder of the Allie Sunshine Project and husband to the late Allison Hayes. "The idea has always been […]
Windsor Star Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:17 PM
     The Town of LaSalle has received a "distinguished" award for its municipal budget planning for the 10th consecutive year. The Government Finance Officers Association recently presented the town with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. "This milestone is a testament to the consistency, care, and high standards we bring to the budget process each year," said […]
Windsor Star Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:14 PM
     Windsor pianist Mike Karloff will lead a 100th anniversary celebration of Canadian jazz great Oscar Peterson on Sunday, May 25, at Mackenzie Hall.  The Windsor Jazz Concert Series performance will feature jazz standards from Peterson, who was born in 1925 and died in 2007.  Playing along with Karloff will be Michigan musicians Paul Keller on […]
Windsor Star Wednesday, May 21, 2025 2:48 PM
     The St. Clair Saints continue to draw talent from the Kennedy pipeline. St. Clair had five players on the roster in 2024-25 from the Kennedy Prep basketball program and the Saints are added another two for next season on Wednesday. Guard Troy Nekkers, who spent last season at Western University, will join the Saints for […]
Windsor Star Wednesday, May 21, 2025 1:39 PM
     After the latest drowning death near Sand Point Beach on Sunday, Windsor's mayor is considering closing the popular summertime destination, the city's only public beach. "I don't want anyone else to die there," Drew Dilkens told the Star. Although thousands of visitors flock to and enjoy Sand Point safely, Dilkens said the water west of […]
Windsor Star Wednesday, May 21, 2025 11:10 AM
     Crimes related to online sexual exploitation and peer violence targeting young victims in Windsor and Essex County are on the rise, according to new data from a local youth support and advocacy organization. "Sexual abuse or sexual assault is still the majority of our cases which are referred to us," said Nila Das, executive director […]
Windsor Star Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:43 AM
     The Detroit Tigers got a little healthier. Detroit welcomed back catcher Jake Rogers prior to the team's 5-4 road win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. The 30-year-old Rogers had been sidelined since April 8 with left oblique tightness. Known for his strong defensive game, Rogers, who appeared in 209 games for the team […]
Windsor Star Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:33 AM
     Millar Holmes-Hill/Windsor Star and The Canadian Press Ontario's plan to pour hundreds of millions of dollars into the province's alcohol sector is drawing praise from Essex County winemakers, who say the investment could help expand local production and tourism. "We're very happy," said Jean Qian, owner of Vivace Estate Winery in Amherstburg, one of the […]
Windsor Star Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10:21 AM
     Local McDonald's franchisee Jason Trussell is being recognized as one of the Top 3 fundraisers across Canada in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Houses in Windsor and London. Raising nearly a quarter-million dollars this year is surely impressive — but there remain loftier targets to aspire to. "Our goal is to be No. […]
The Province Wednesday, May 21, 2025 5:31 PM
     Aside from all the money and contract security, free agents are seeking a stable environment and want to win
Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, May 21, 2025 5:04 PM
     Discussions around the College Drive Link bus routes resulted in a hail of questions from city council on Wednesday.
Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, May 21, 2025 1:32 PM
     The first personal computer spawned revolutions in machine capability, gaming and entertainment, productivity, connectivity, the Internet and smartphones.
Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, May 21, 2025 11:00 AM
     "I like to cut hair. I want to be a barber when I'm done with football."
Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, May 21, 2025 5:49 PM
     "I hope you understand that your heinous actions have caused good parents to question themselves and innocent children to feel ashamed, isolated and embarrassed as if they wore any responsibility for your selfish and illegal acts."
Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:48 PM
     "I made myself like big and loud as possible. I didn't want the dog to know that I was actually scared, so I was acting (like I wasn't). I was hoping it would work and not bite me again, and it did work, luckily."
Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, May 21, 2025 1:55 PM
     It's time for the NHL and other leagues to concede that hockey causes brain injuries
Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, May 21, 2025 11:11 AM
     Episode 161 of the podcast previews the Saskatchewan Roughriders upcoming CFL pre-season game on Saturday against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Canada's National Observer Wednesday, May 21, 2025 5:09 PM
     Claims now total an area 14 times the size of Toronto, Wildlands League said in a new report.
Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 21, 2025 5:30 PM
     Deterrents act like scarecrows and are part of the city's commitment to ecologically responsible construction practices, official says
Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 21, 2025 5:17 PM
     'We've switched to other carriers, just out of an abundance of caution,' said one Lethbridge store manager
Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 21, 2025 5:12 PM
     The charity will open satellite offices in Calgary and in Airdrie and Canmore to make their services more accessible for clients
Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:56 PM
     With Sean McEwen's departure comes a chance for others — especially up-and-comers — to fill that spot along the offensive line
Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:44 PM
     A multi-day operation in the city centre led to the arrest 29 people in connection with 160 offences, police said
Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:36 PM
     'Innovation evolves, our ecosystem changes, and so our programs need to change in response to that,' said CEO Michael Mahon
Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 21, 2025 4:10 PM
     Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from May 20 to 23, 2025
Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 21, 2025 3:53 PM
     lang, music executive Gilles Godard were 2024 inductees
Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 21, 2025 2:35 PM
     BILD Calgary Region brings together expert opinions on how to ensure housing remains within reach of homebuyers.
Calgary Herald Wednesday, May 21, 2025 2:22 PM
     Several months ago Rylan Laplante took his first steps in over a decade — on Saturday he will walk 10 kilometres in the Calgary Marathon
Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 21, 2025 3:45 PM
     Workers had been striking in B.C. since February, rotating temporary closures at various lab locations.
Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 21, 2025 2:50 PM
     Squamish RCMP say they received a report on Saturday afternoon of a fall from a slack line at Chek Canyon Recreation Area, and first responders confirmed the woman was dead at the scene.
Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 21, 2025 2:25 PM
     Vancouver staff estimate the sign, which would be about 13.5 metres wide and 1.8 metres tall, could cost up to $1 million.
Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 21, 2025 2:07 PM
     Here are some crime stories from around B.C. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 21, 2025 2:00 PM
     These five beach bags prove that practicality and polish can go hand in hand
Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 21, 2025 2:00 PM
     These are the three best beauty products we tried this week.
Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 21, 2025 12:46 PM
     Anthony Bourdain-approved The Lunch Lady, Nguyen Thi Thanh, was a 'quiet master of her craft'
Vancouver Sun Wednesday, May 21, 2025 11:58 AM
     CUPE, which represents the flight attendants, filed for conciliation last week after contract talks broke down. The contract between Air Canada and CUPE members, which had been in effect for 10 years, expired in March.