Manoé, le fils de Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge, accomplit un exploit dont il est très fier

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Manoé, le fils de Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge, accomplit un exploit dont il est très fier

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

Condamné à 18 ans pour viol et récemment libéré, un homme récidive à Aix-en-Provence

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Condamné à 18 ans pour viol et récemment libéré, un homme récidive à Aix-en-Provence

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

She’s Giving Her Sister a Kidney but Didn’t Expect the Financial Toll

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She’s Giving Her Sister a Kidney but Didn’t Expect the Financial Toll

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-U.S. Split of Gordie Howe Bridge Profits Is a ‘Good Deal,’ Minister Says

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Canada-U.S. Split of Gordie Howe Bridge Profits Is a ‘Good Deal,’ Minister Says

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

‘The Crest Could Be Within 24 Hours,’ Brandon Mayor Says as City Continues Flood Preparations

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‘The Crest Could Be Within 24 Hours,’ Brandon Mayor Says as City Continues Flood Preparations

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

Evacuation Alert Issued for East Kootenay Wildfire as Brunswick Creek Fire Grows, Officials Say

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Evacuation Alert Issued for East Kootenay Wildfire as Brunswick Creek Fire Grows, Officials Say

Dozens of properties in British Columbia’s East Kootenay region are now under an evacuation alert as another out-of-control wildfire grows. The alert comes as firefighters continue battling major wildfires near Boston Bar in the Fraser Canyon, where crews are also warning the public not to interfere with emergency operations. Premier Lake Properties Placed Under Alert The Regional District of East Kootenay placed 72 … Read more

Child Drowns in Southeast Calgary Pond

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Child Drowns in Southeast Calgary Pond

A child died Sunday afternoon after being pulled from a pond in southeast Calgary, according to Emergency Health Services and the Calgary Fire Department. CityNews Calgary reported the child was a six-year-old girl who drowned in the Legacy community. Emergency Crews Called to Legacy Pond Calgary Fire Department Battalion Chief Bruce Barrs said crews were dispatched shortly … Read more

Dog Trainer Sentenced to Nearly 12 Years After Dogs Die in Hot Van

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Dog Trainer Sentenced to Nearly 12 Years After Dogs Die in Hot Van

A Southern California dog trainer has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison after 11 dogs died while in his care inside a hot van. Officials said the trainer later tried to have some of the dogs cremated and misled their owners about what had happened. Trainer Convicted in Animal Cruelty Case Kwong Chun Sit, 54, of Irvine, … Read more

City of Ottawa Did Not Inform Public About Fireworks Display for ‘Public Safety’ Reasons

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City of Ottawa Did Not Inform Public About Fireworks Display for ‘Public Safety’ Reasons

The City of Ottawa says it chose not to publicly announce a late-night fireworks display on the opening night of Bluesfest because officials were concerned about public safety and crowd control. The fireworks, which were left unused after the Canada Day show was cancelled by bad weather, were launched shortly before 11 p.m. at LeBreton Flats, surprising nearby residents and angering some … Read more

Two Dead After Driver Runs Red Light and Strikes Pedestrians in Scarborough, Police Say

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Two Dead After Driver Runs Red Light and Strikes Pedestrians in Scarborough, Police Say

Two pedestrians have died after being struck by a vehicle in Scarborough on Friday afternoon, according to Toronto police. The fatal collision happened near Birchmount Road and Lawrence Avenue East, prompting a major police investigation and road closures in the area. Victims Pronounced Dead at Scene Police said the victims were a 64-year-old man and a 61-year-old woman. Both pedestrians were standing on the … Read more