Duncan Ranks Highest for Severe Crime in B.C. in 2025
Duncan has recorded the highest Crime Severity Index in British Columbia, contrasting with a broader national decline in crime seriousness, according to new Statistics Canada figures. While...
Local Family Launches $11 Million Lawsuit Against Guelph Hospital and Six Doctors
A Guelph family has launched an $11.1 million lawsuit against Guelph General Hospital and six doctors, alleging that delayed treatment following a serious hockey injury left...
Rare Contagious Cancer Detected in Fish From Quebec and U.S. Lakes
A genetic investigation has revealed evidence of a rare form of transmissible cancer in catfish living in Quebec and parts of the northeastern United States. The melanoma tumours...
Smoke and Heat Warnings Spread Across B.C. as Lytton Hits 40°C
Environment Canada has issued numerous heat and air-quality warnings across much of British Columbia as extreme temperatures worsen wildfire conditions throughout the province. Lytton Records B.C.’s...
Ottawa Police Say Man Killed His Two Sons, Set Dental Practice on Fire and Died by Suicide
Ottawa police have concluded that 40-year-old dentist Mohammed Al-Lami killed his two young sons in southeast Ottawa on June 29. Investigators said he later set fire...
Amber Alert Issued for Missing Four-Year-Old Child in B.C.’s Okanagan
Authorities have activated an Amber Alert for four-year-old Atlas Andrews following an alleged parental abduction in British Columbia’s Okanagan region. The child, who is from West...
Canada Cancels Joint Bridge-Opening Ceremony With U.S. Amid Rising Trade Tensions
A planned joint ceremony between the United States and Canada to celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been cancelled following renewed trade...
Witnesses Say North Vancouver RCMP Shot Suspect at Westview Plaza
A man was shot by North Vancouver RCMP officers following a violent confrontation at Westview Shopping Centre on Tuesday, July 21. The incident began at approximately...
Five Raids Recover $137K Worth of Stolen Goods
Grey and Bruce counties experienced a significant rise in break-and-enter incidents and theft-related offences during the spring. As the Grey Bruce Community Street Crime Unit investigated...
Man With Paralysis Regains Hand Movement and Sensation After Experimental Brain Implant
A 48-year-old man who was paralyzed from the neck down following a diving accident six years ago has regained the ability to sense touch and grasp...