Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Quebec man charged in U.S. court for alleged role in 'grandparent scam'
BURLINGTON - A Quebec man charged with allegedly participating in a network that defrauded seniors in more than 40 U.S. states has appeared in Vermont district court. U.S. officials say Jimmy Ylimaki,...
The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

Fact File: Posts misidentify pilot involved in fatal Air Canada crash
Multiple social media posts this week paid tribute to the two pilots who died in a collision between an Air Canada plane and a firefighting truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport. But in some of the po...
The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

Justice Department settles lawsuit from Trump ally Michael Flynn for $1.2 million, AP source says
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department has settled for roughly $1.2 million a lawsuit from Michael Flynn, the former national security adviser to President Donald Trump who pleaded guilty during the...
The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes off coast of northern B.C.
HAIDA GWAII - Earthquake Canada says a 4.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of northern B.C. It says the quake struck at 6:25 a.m. about 93 kilometres south-southeast of Daajing Giids, ...
The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

First Nations call for audit of Human Rights Commission following death of 3-year-old
OTTAWA - A First Nations group is calling on the federal auditor general to investigate the Canadian Human Rights Commission, arguing its delay in hearing a case about funding for on-reserve fire serv...
The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

Veteran trainer Roger Attfield announces retirement from thoroughbred racing
TORONTO - Its been quite a run for Roger Attfield. The decorated thoroughbred trainer announced his retirement from racing Wednesday. It capped a stellar career that saw him win a record-tying eight K...
The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

Five Things: American League champion Blue Jays aim to clear World Series hurdle
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays will kick off the 2026 regular season on Friday against the visiting Athletics. Here's a look at five talking points ahead of the new campaign: CONTRACT EXTENSIONS Blue...
The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

Alouettes coach Jason Maas comfortable with Anthony Calvillo taking over play-calling
Jason Maas isn't worried about fixing something that isn't broken. The Montreal Alouettes announced earlier this off-season that Anthony Calvillo, their offensive co-ordinator and quarterbacks coach, ...
The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

Shapiro: Ross Atkins, John Schneider extensions give Blue Jays leadership stability
TORONTO - It might seem that the Toronto Blue Jays' decision to extend the contracts of general manager Ross Atkins and manager John Schneider on Monday was a reward for guiding the Major League Baseb...
The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026

Victoria police ending attendance at Gaza protest marches after 126 weeks
VICTORIA - Police in Victoria are asking pro-Palestine protesters to stop marching on public roads on their way to and from the legislature building, citing the drain on police resources from attendin...
The Canadian Press Mar 25, 2026