An Ontario couple has pleaded guilty in connection with a fake Taylor Swift Eras Tour ticket scheme that defrauded more than 100 victims across Southern Ontario. Denise Tisor and her common-law partner, David Blake, entered guilty pleas in a Milton court to one count each of defrauding the public after victims paid more than $265,000 for tickets that never materialized. 107 … Read more
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Common Cents Act, a bill designed to help businesses and consumers handle cash transactions as the penny is phased out. The measure would create a national rule for rounding cash purchases to the nearest nickel when exact change is not available. It now heads to the Senate for … Read more
As the UK and parts of Europe face extreme heat, many people are dealing with phones and tablets that overheat in soaring temperatures. Some users have tried cooling their devices by placing them in fridges or freezers, but repair experts warn this shortcut can cause serious internal damage instead of solving the problem. Repair Shops … Read more
A Saskatoon volunteer is calling on the provincial government to do more for people experiencing homelessness after extreme heat led to hundreds of bottles of water being handed out to people on the street. Fran Forsberg, who leads the volunteer group Feed The People, says the need for basic support has grown sharply this spring and … Read more
Ontario drivers are now facing several important rule changes after parts of recent provincial legislation came into effect on July 1, 2026. The updates affect people convicted of impaired driving, some newcomers applying for Ontario licences, road test and licence fees, commercial vehicle operators, driver training schools and towing-related businesses. Quick Overview of the New Ontario … Read more
The Edmonton region is once again preparing for severe weather, with Environment Canada issuing thunderstorm and tornado watches for parts of central Alberta on Tuesday. Conditions were favourable for powerful storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, heavy rainfall and a possible tornado. Severe Storms Expected to Move Toward Edmonton Environment Canada said … Read more
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Tuesday to pass a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent across the country, reviving a long-running debate over whether Americans should stop changing their clocks twice a year. The measure, known as the Sunshine Protection Act, passed by a vote of 308 to 117 and now moves to the Senate, where … Read more
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