A firefighting pilot from Sooke, British Columbia, has died after the helicopter he was flying crashed into a reservoir in Colorado during wildfire suppression work. Authorities identified the pilot as Nicholas Dale, 56, who was helping crews battle the Gold Mountain Fire when the aircraft went down. Crash Happened at Silver Jack Reservoir The Gunnison County Sheriff’s Office said the crash … Read more
A federal immigration officer fatally shot a motorist in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday, marking the second deadly ICE-related shooting reported within a week. The incident has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers, immigrant rights groups and local residents, as state and federal agencies begin investigations into the use of deadly force. Man Identified by Advocates as Colombian National … Read more
The final attendance numbers for the 2026 Calgary Stampede are now confirmed, and this year’s edition of “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” finished slightly below last year’s total. Organizers said 1,411,954 people passed through the gates during the 10-day event, making it one of the largest Stampedes in recent years, though still short of the 2025 and 2024 … Read more
Toronto police have identified the two men killed in a shooting at the Salsa on St. Clair street festival on Saturday night. Investigators say the violence was targeted, but they are still working to determine exactly who fired the shots and what led to the deadly exchange. Victims Identified by Police Police identified the victims as Shaquan Quashie, … Read more
A new paper in the Canadian Medical Association Journal is urging physicians to consider anaplasmosis when patients arrive with unexplained fever, especially in parts of eastern Canada where blacklegged ticks are becoming more common. The illness is carried by the same tick species that spreads Lyme disease and can become serious if treatment is delayed. Case Involved a 79-Year-Old … Read more
Le fils de Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge, Manoé, vient de franchir une étape importante dans sa passion pour le parachutisme. Suivant les traces de son père, grand amateur de sensations fortes, il a réalisé son tout premier saut en parachute complètement seul. Une passion familiale pour le parachutisme Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge est reconnu pour son amour des activités extrêmes, particulièrement … Read more
Un homme de 47 ans, récemment sorti de prison après avoir purgé une longue peine pour des faits similaires, a été mis en examen et placé en détention provisoire dimanche soir. Il est soupçonné d’avoir enlevé et violé une étudiante de 19 ans à Aix-en-Provence sous la menace d’une arme. Le parquet d’Aix-en-Provence a confirmé les faits, après une information … Read more
An Ottawa woman preparing to donate a kidney to her sister in Nova Scotia says she was surprised and disappointed to learn that the province will not cover travel expenses for her partner to accompany and support her. Amanda Acker is scheduled to donate a kidney to her sister, Traci Parker, on Tuesday. Parker, 56, has polycystic kidney … Read more
Canada’s decision to share part of the Gordie Howe International Bridge profits with the United States is facing criticism from taxpayer advocates and federal Conservatives. However, business leaders and trade experts argue that the agreement is worth it because the new crossing is expected to strengthen one of the busiest trade routes in North America. The bridge, … Read more
Brandon officials say the Assiniboine River could reach its peak level within about a day as Manitoba’s second-largest city continues preparing for possible flooding. Heavy rain in western Manitoba and the Parkland region has swollen waterways north of Brandon, sending floodwater into the Assiniboine River and raising water levels sharply in recent days. Assiniboine River Expected to … Read more