More than a year after the police chief in Saint John, New Brunswick, announced a review of his officers’ conduct in the case of two men wrongfully convicted of murder, there’s no sign of the promised report. Chief Robert Bruce said he had ordered a “comprehensive review” of the investigation that resulted in Robert Mailman … Read more
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — At least 30 people have been injured, some seriously, in a chairlift accident at the Spanish Astún ski resort, in the Pyrenees mountain range, emergency services and local media reported Saturday. Nine of the injured are in very serious condition, while another eight are moderately injured, they said. State TV channel … Read more
TORONTO — Four of Canada’s biggest banks have left the UN-backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance that aims to accelerate climate action among financial institutions. Banks including BMO, National Bank, TD Bank Group and CIBC confirmed Friday they were no longer members. The withdrawals from the alliance follow on departures by the six largest banks in the … Read more
By Sarah Jones Global News Posted January 18, 2025 10:00 am Updated January 17, 2025 7:06 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The cold weather isn’t always the nicest way for people in Saskatchewan to spend the winter. But the last few months have largely been kind to outdoor … Read more
WASHINGTON — U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to hit Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs has sent shockwaves through America’s closest neighbours — but it’s likely just a first step in his plan to rattle a critical trilateral trade pact. The Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement is up for review in 2026. Greta Peisch, the … Read more
MONTREAL — An icebreaker cruise ship set sail on Friday for a frosty journey that will bring passengers along the St. Lawrence River, a new route that tourism officials hope will usher in a new era of winter cruises in the province. Ponant, the French company that owns the vessel, says it will be the … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s not only one Donald Trump in the United States. Nor is there only one William J. Clinton. Plenty of people share names with famous presidents. Donald Trump, a veteran and resident of Alabama, said because of his name he often is gifted things for free. William J. Clinton, who goes by … Read more
The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect in less than 24 hours, said Qatar’s foreign ministry on Saturday. In a post on X, Qatar’s Foreign Minister Majid al-Ansari said the ceasefire will start at 8:30 a.m. local time (1:30 a.m. ET) Sunday. He advised people to exercise caution when the agreement goes into … Read more
Toronto police are investigating a fire that engulfed a tow truck and another vehicle in flames on Saturday morning. Emergency crews were called to the area of Markham Road and McNicoll Avenue in Scarborough at approximately 6:46 a.m. Police say the fire started with the tow truck and then a second vehicle next to it … Read more
An Indian court on Saturday found a police volunteer guilty for the rape and murder of a trainee doctor, a crime that sparked countrywide protests and hospital strikes last year amid renewed concerns over lack of safety for women. The killing of the 31-year-old physician while she was on duty at a hospital in the … Read more