An Ottawa police officer has been ordered to give up approximately 18 days of pay after admitting that he made sexually harassing remarks to a female colleague during use-of-force training. Const. Andre Hart made the comments after performing a training manoeuvre too forcefully and incorrectly, causing the female officer significant discomfort. The disciplinary outcome was … Read more
Australian footballer Cristian Volpato is facing public scrutiny following two alleged speeding incidents on Sydney’s Anzac Bridge and a disputed roadside drug test result. The 22-year-old footballer was reportedly stopped twice within just over two hours. During the second incident, police allege he was travelling more than 45km/h above the posted speed limit. Volpato Allegedly … Read more
British Columbia’s police oversight agency has found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing by a Surrey police officer involved in a fatal pedestrian collision in December 2025. The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. concluded that the officer will not face charges after reviewing vehicle data, witness accounts and the circumstances surrounding the crash. IIO Finds No … Read more
Millions of Canadian retirees receive two important government payments each month: the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security. Together, CPP and OAS payments in Canada provide a basic source of retirement income. However, the amount most seniors receive is often much lower than the advertised maximum. Actual payments depend on contribution history, earnings, age, residency and … Read more
The Manitoba government has announced that 249 people who were previously living in encampments have now been placed in housing. The placements were completed through the province’s Your Way Home strategy, which was introduced at the beginning of last year to help people experiencing homelessness move into safer and more stable accommodation. Housing Minister Bernadette Smith … Read more
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