Canada

La police de Halifax tire sur une voiture qui aurait accéléré en direction d’un agent
La police régionale de Halifax indique qu’un agent a tiré sur un véhicule qui conduisait de façon erratique et qui a accéléré en direction d’un agent.

Les incendies de forêt de 2023 ont aggravé la pollution de l’air au Canada
Un nouveau rapport mondial indique que les incendies de forêt records de 2023 ont porté la pollution atmosphérique au Canada à des niveaux jamais vus depuis au moins la fin des années 1990 et exposé la moitié du pays à des concentrations de pollution supérieures à la norme nationale.

Commission Gallant | Relisez notre couverture en direct
Relisez notre couverture en direct du témoignage de l’ex-PDG de la Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec Éric Ducharme à la commission Gallant.

Ce qu’il faut savoir ce jeudi | Laïcité renforcée, référendum du PQ et hôpital du Sacré-Coeur-de-Montréal
La journée passe vite. Voici les trois nouvelles qui ont marqué l’actualité jusqu’ici.

Laurentides et Haute-Mauricie | Fortes pluies attendues
De fortes pluies sont attendues dans les prochaines 24 heures dans les Laurentides et la Haute-Mauricie.

Stanstead | Les présumés passeurs seront détenus jusqu’au 4 septembre
Les trois hommes arrêtés à Stanstead au début du mois après l’interception d’un camion cube transportant 44 migrants demeurent détenus. Leur dossier reviendra devant le tribunal le 4 septembre pour l’enquête sur leur remise en liberté.

Trains de banlieue exo | Un accident mortel force l’interruption du service en direction Mont-Saint-Hilaire
Un accident mortel force l’interruption du service d’exo en direction du Mont-Saint-Hilaire en pleine heure de pointe, jeudi.

Procès civil de Gilbert Rozon | La crédibilité des experts de la défense mise en doute
Les avocats du Procureur général du Québec ont attaqué la crédibilité du psychologue et sexologue Marc Ravart, qui a fait l’analyse psychologique d’au moins trois plaignantes dans le cadre de l’évaluation des dommages subis par les victimes alléguées de Gilbert Rozon.

Un ex-clown coupable d’agressions sexuelles souhaite la prison à domicile
Un ex-clown professionnel abuseur d’enfants risque cinq ans de prison pour avoir gâché la vie de deux sœurs. Les fillettes agressées par Julien Bouchard dans les années 1990 ont sombré dans la toxicomanie en raison des traumatismes causés par ses attouchements répétés alors qu’il était le conjoint de leur mère. Il réclame aujourd’hui une peine de prison à domicile.

La SAAQ, perdue sur Mars
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Alberta RCMP officers charged with breach of trust
- Crime
- ASIRT
- RCMP officers charged
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has announced charges of breach of trust against two RCMP officers, one from the Morinville detachment and another from Westlock.
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has announced charges of breach of trust against two RCMP officers, one from the Morinville detachment and another from Westlock.



Family pleads for answers 1 year after B.C. man’s hit-and-run death
- Crime
- Hit and Run
Buddy Rhodes' body was found off to the side of the highway near Exit 286 in Merritt on Aug. 30, 2024. One year later, his family is pleading for answers.
Buddy Rhodes' body was found off to the side of the highway near Exit 286 in Merritt on Aug. 30, 2024. One year later, his family is pleading for answers.



Ford Motors recalls thousands of vehicles in Canada for brake issues
- Consumer
- Ford Motors
- Recall
A reported issue with some braking systems has led Ford Motors to recall thousands of vehicles in Canada and the United States, including some Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX models.
A reported issue with some braking systems has led Ford Motors to recall thousands of vehicles in Canada and the United States, including some Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX models.



Canadian governments should regulate AI, 85% of Canadians say: poll
- Canada
- Tech
- AI
- Artificial Intelligence
- deepfakes
AI is being used by more and more Canadians, but while many say they're comfortable using it, a majority say governments need to regulate it for safety.
AI is being used by more and more Canadians, but while many say they're comfortable using it, a majority say governments need to regulate it for safety.



20 homes destroyed by wildfire in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley
- Canada
- Fire
- Firefighters
- Wildfires
Nova Scotia’s Long Lake wildfire destroys 20 homes in Annapolis Valley; officials say no lives lost as crews fight to contain the blaze.
Nova Scotia’s Long Lake wildfire destroys 20 homes in Annapolis Valley; officials say no lives lost as crews fight to contain the blaze.



Why tech stocks like Nvidia have been under pressure this week
- Canada
- Consumer
- Economy
- Money
- Tech
- Investment
- stock markets
- Tech Stocks
A closer look at the recent market volatility for tech stocks like Nvidia, and experts weigh in on whether these companies are worthwhile investments despite the risks.
A closer look at the recent market volatility for tech stocks like Nvidia, and experts weigh in on whether these companies are worthwhile investments despite the risks.



Brandon Teixeira convicted of murder in 2017 contract killing
- Crime
- Brandon Teixeira
At trial, jurors heard that Brandon Teixeira had shot and stabbed Nicholas Khabra in a targeted hit, with a contract worth $160,000.
At trial, jurors heard that Brandon Teixeira had shot and stabbed Nicholas Khabra in a targeted hit, with a contract worth $160,000.



Quebec premier calls on auto insurance board to co-operate with anti-corruption police
- Canada
The anti-corruption unit is investigating major cost overruns related to the auto board's digital transition project.
The anti-corruption unit is investigating major cost overruns related to the auto board's digital transition project.



10-year-old Minnesota church shooting survivor says friend saved his life
- Trending
- U.S. News
- Mass Shooting
- Minnesota Shooting
Fifth-grade student Weston Halsne said his friend jumped on top of him and shielded him from the gunfire.
Fifth-grade student Weston Halsne said his friend jumped on top of him and shielded him from the gunfire.



Quebec demanding budget cuts as junior colleges face record enrolment
- Canada
- Education
Nearly 194,000 students are enrolled for the fall semester in the province's 48 junior colleges — a number the federation says is unprecedented.
Nearly 194,000 students are enrolled for the fall semester in the province's 48 junior colleges — a number the federation says is unprecedented.


