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As more copper wire thefts knock out service, some point fingers at scrap yards
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
ST. JOHN’S — In early January, a bold telephone wire heist left about 135 people without phone services for about two weeks in Clarendon, a rural area of southern New Brunswick, between Fredericton and St. John. Clarendon does not have reliable cell service and with no telephones, residents couldn’t call 911, said Sgt. Ben Comely ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sentencing hearing today for man convicted in drive-by shooting of Montreal teen
By Canadian Press on April 2nd, 2026
MONTREAL — The man convicted of first-degree murder in the 2021 drive-by shooting death of a 15-year-old girl in Montreal will return to court today for sentencing. A jury found Salim Touaibi guilty last week of murdering Meriem Boundaoui, and also convicted him of four counts of attempted murder. Touaibi’s co-accused, Aymane Bouadi, was acquitted ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. gang member who fled to Puerto Rico sentenced to 15 years for conspiracy
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
VANCOUVER — Police say a man involved in British Columbia’s deadly gang conflict who fled to Puerto Rico to dodge murder and conspiracy charges has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit says Conor D’Monte has been in custody since he was extradited back to Canada in March 2024. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Photo Gallery: The world watches Artemis II moon launch
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
People across the country and around the world gathered to watch the launch of Artemis II, which sent humans back to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Jeremy Hansen, 50, of London, Ont., will serve as the mission specialist for Artemis II and become the first non-American to travel beyond ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Premier Eby says changing DRIPA is ‘non-negotiable’ and will be pushed into law
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
VICTORIA — Changing British Columbia’s Declaration on the Rights of Aboriginal Peoples Act is “non-negotiable” and it will be pushed into law, Premier David Eby said on Wednesday. “We are working with chiefs to try to find a path forward,” Eby said at an unrelated news conference in Victoria. “We have to do it, and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vancouver police arrest Pokémon card theft suspect who allegedly bear sprayed sellers
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say a man has been arrested after a series of robberies where the alleged thief bear sprayed unsuspecting sellers of high-value Pokémon cards. Police say there have been five robberies since March 23 involving transactions set up on Facebook marketplace to sell Pokémon cards, some of which are worth “thousands of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadians gather at museums, libraries to watch Artemis II moon launch
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
OTTAWA — Canadians across the country watched the launch of Artemis II with a mix of excitement and nervousness, erupting into loud applause at the sight of the fiery liftoff of the historic moon mission. Gathered at historical sites, museums, libraries and arts centres, cheered on Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who is serving as mission ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quick quotes: The world watches NASA’s Artemis II moon launch
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
OTTAWA — People across the country and around the world gathered on Wednesday to watch the launch of Artemis II, which sent humans back to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Jeremy Hansen, 50, of London, Ont., will serve as the mission specialist for Artemis II and become the first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen lifts off on historic moon mission Artemis II
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
CAPE CANAVERAL — With a fiery roar from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen launched to the moon aboard the Artemis II on Wednesday. Hansen’s final words were broadcast before liftoff: “We’re going for all humanity.” Canadians gathered at watch parties across the country, cheering at the historic moment of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Police in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., say destroyed guns unrelated to mass shooting
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
TUMBLER RIDGE — Police in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., say the destruction of 20 seized firearms was not related to the February mass shooting in the community, after the discovery of the parts by local residents triggered rumours they were somehow linked to the case. RCMP in the northeast B.C. community say the weapons were seized ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen launches to the moon on Artemis II
By Canadian Press on April 1st, 2026
CAPE CANAVERAL — With a fiery roar from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen launched to the moon aboard the Artemis II today. The 50-year-old from London, Ont., is serving as the mission specialist for Artemis II and will become the first non-American to travel beyond low Earth orbit. He is ... Read More »
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