Toronto police are investigating a triple shooting in the north-west part of the city. Gunfire rang out on Flemington Road after midnight on Tuesday. That’s near Allen Road, north of Lawrence.
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Police: Mystery deepens over missing dad and sons in Mississauga
Neighbours say a City Centre father and his two sons who are feared dead were reported missing early Friday as the man and his wife appeared set to divorce. Police have yet to say whether the disappearance of Samuel Masih, 36, and his two boys, 10-year-old Tyrese and 4-year-old Shantosh, is linked to the grisly discovery of three charred bodies …
Read More »Quebec : Lac-Megantic marks anniversary of deadly derailment
On July 6, 2013, a freight train carrying crude oil derailed and exploded in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, just north of the Maine border. One year later, people in Waterville held a memorial, commemoriating the tragic events of that day, and honoring the lives of the victims.
Read More »Calgary police confident they will find missing boy and grandparents
The Calgary Police report they have received a number of tips on the disappearance of five-year old Nathan O’Brien and his grandparents Kathryn and Alvin Liknes after the family issued a plea for information on Wednesday afternoon. Staff Sgt. Doug Andrus said everyone remains optimistic as the investigation continues. “We’re very confident we are going to find these family members,” …
Read More »BC raises speed limits on a number of provincial highways, Report
Highway speeds have been increased to 120km/h in some areas of B.C. as part of a government review where 9,100 kilometres of rural highway were assessed. Portions of Highway 97C, Highway 5 and Highway 19 have been boosted to 120 km/h, while some other portions of those highways, and others such as Highway 1 and Highway 99, are also getting …
Read More »Calgary family issues emotional plea for little boy’s return
Trembling hands gripping a paper butterfly and small T-shirt belonging to their missing son Nathan O’Brien, the five-year-old’s parents made a desperate appeal Wednesday. Rod O’Brien, Nathan’s father wiped away tears as he spoke. “Nathan, God is taking care of your soul, and mom and dad need you to be brave right now. To whoever has Nathan, please find it …
Read More »Mississauga Woman, 49, dies in dive tragedy
A 49-year-old Mississauga woman has died after a scuba diving accident in the St. Lawrence River. The OPP says the incident occurred around 2 p.m. on the St. Lawrence River about 5 km west of Brockville. The woman was then rushed to hospital, but succumbed to her injuries a short time later.
Read More »Calgary : Police take aim at Deerfoot speeders
It didn’t take long for Calgary police officers to start nabbing speeders in a targeted blitz on Deerfoot on Sunday. Police say they pulled over 51 speeders in three hours near 64th Avenue NE. The average recorded speed was 125 km/h, with the top speed being 157 km/h in a 100 km/h zone.
Read More »Alberta posts first surplus in 6 years, finance minister says
Alberta saw a surplus of $755 million during its 2013-2014 fiscal year, its first surplus in 6 years. Horner says the last year was a struggle to get through.
Read More »Missing Quebec woman and children found safe
A Chateauguay family reported missing last week has been located in Ontario. Police said 33-year-old Erin Gray and her children, 11-year-old Rachel Kaya Beckles and 5-year-old Robert Clark Jr., were found safe early Sunday morning.
Read More »Man charged in violent Prince Albert assault, Police
Police in Prince Albert, Sask., have made an arrest in connection with a savage attack on a Cree woman earlier this month. Police issued a statement Sunday saying a 29 year-old man had been charged with attempted murder and aggravated sexual assault.
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