U.S. consumer prices increased solidly in February amid higher costs for gasoline and shelter, suggesting some stickiness in inflation that could delay an anticipated June interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve. Before data, markets anticipated 70 per cent chance of the Fed cutting rates in June. U.S. consumer prices …
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2 men dead, 1 arrested after ‘terrifying’ daytime shooting in Toronto, police say
Two men are dead, a woman is injured and another man is in custody after a daytime shooting in downtown Toronto on Tuesday, police say. All four people involved, the three victims and one suspect, are related, according to Det.-Sgt. Tiffany Castell of the Toronto Police Service. Castell declined to …
Read More »Mom speaking out after 16-year-old son beaten by group outside mall
It was supposed to be a simple night out at the mall with friends for one Windsor 16-year-old, a chance to build some independence and have some fun. But by the end of the night he was in the hospital, and Windsor police are now investigating an assault and beating …
Read More »Scan your receipt to exit? Loblaw facing backlash as it tests receipt scanners at self-checkout
In an attempt to combat theft, Loblaw is testing receipt scanners at four of its stores, the grocery giant told CBC News. Customers who use self-checkout must scan their receipt’s barcode — confirming that they paid something — which opens a metal gate, letting them leave. Grocery giant says organized …
Read More »Woman gives birth mid-flight on Toronto-bound plane diverted to Bermuda, Air Canada says
Air Canada says a mother and her newborn child are believed to be in good health after the woman went into premature labour and gave birth mid-flight. Woman delivered baby with help of 2 doctors who happened to be on board: airline. Air Canada says a mother and her newborn …
Read More »Outnumbered and outgunned, Ukraine turns to drone warfare to gain advantage
Western aid has lagged, with a U.S. military package held up in Congress for months, and Russian forces have pressed the advantage. As Ukraine sits outgunned and outnumbered, drone units are playing an ever greater role in its defence. By some estimates, Ukraine is acquiring 50,000 drones a month — …
Read More »Haiti’s embattled Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign as violence and chaos grip country
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned as head of the Caribbean nation, the leader of a regional body said on Monday, an unelected role the 74-year-old neurosurgeon has held since the 2021 assassination of the country’s last president. Gangs control most of capital Port-au-Prince as violence grips Caribbean nation. …
Read More »What’s wrong with this picture? Plenty, say experts
What was intended as a simple family photo has become a royal headache for Princess Catherine and her family, after social media users and photo experts pointed out numerous inconsistencies that suggest the photo was heavily manipulated. The closer you look, more problems appear amid these smiling royal faces. What …
Read More »Ottawa police communications marred by confusion, errors after family’s killing
Ottawa police admit they made mistakes last week when communicating key information about the city’s worst mass killing in recent history. Ottawa police admit they misspoke during ‘quickly evolving’ investigation. Ottawa police admit they made mistakes last week when communicating key information about the city’s worst mass killing in recent …
Read More »People waiting for a family doctor in Nova Scotia could face years without finding one
As he approaches three years on the provincial registry for people who need a family doctor, Paul Morris looks forward to the day he has one. The number of people on the registry has ballooned, more than doubling since 2021. About 15,000 people have been on the provincial registry for …
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