Damian Hudson found guilty of second-degree murder for the 2023 fatal shooting of Karolina Huebner-Makurat, a mother of two, near a safe consumption site. The jury rejected his self-defence claim.
A Toronto man has been found guilty of murder for a 2025 shooting outside a Leslieville consumption site that killed a bystander, Karolina Huebner-Makurat. The verdict brings closure to a tragic case of community violence.
A Russian journalist surprised viewers by proposing to his girlfriend live on air during President Vladimir Putin's lengthy annual call-in show. The unusual personal moment unfolded on December 19, 2025.
Ukrainian and Russian athletes will start one after another at the Luge World Cup in Lake Placid, a rare occurrence in international sport since 2022. Get the details on the race schedule and athlete focus.
B.C. Utilities Commission challenges B.C. Hydro's claims of learning from the $8B Site C overruns. Will accountability improve for the $6B North Coast line? Read the tough questions.
European Union leaders worked late into the night on December 18, 2025, to address Belgium's concerns about potential Russian retaliation over a planned loan to Ukraine. The talks highlight ongoing tensions.
A Vancouver Island market has been ordered to pay $750,000 after covert washroom videos ended up on a Russian pornographic website. Learn the details of the privacy breach and settlement.
A worker was seriously injured in an industrial accident at a Toronto construction site Thursday morning. Emergency crews responded to the scene as an investigation begins.
The Toronto Sceptres aim to maintain their early-season momentum in a Professional Women's Hockey League neutral-site game. Get the latest on the team's outlook and key players.
The remaining historic bus barns in Saskatoon's Caswell Hill neighbourhood are scheduled for demolition in 2026. Learn about the site's history and what comes next for this piece of local heritage.
The supervised consumption site at Edmonton's Royal Alexandra Hospital closed its doors Tuesday. Read about the implications for public health and addiction services in the city.
Saudi Arabia's Midad Energy is a top contender to purchase Lukoil's international holdings, leveraging unique political ties. Read the latest on this major energy sector deal.
The City of Timmins faces fierce criticism for selecting a former sawmill site as a permanent remote homeless encampment. Residents voice safety concerns as officials defend the controversial decision.
A tragic school stabbing in Russia leaves one child dead. Officials confirm the attack was carried out by a fellow student. Details on the incident and its aftermath.
The Alberta government has pledged to shut down the supervised consumption site at Calgary's Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre next year. Learn more about the decision and its implications.
Ukraine's security service claims a first, striking a Russian submarine in Novorossiysk port with underwater drones. Video shows a large explosion. Read the latest on the conflict.
A Russian court has formally designated the punk protest group Pussy Riot as an 'extremist organization.' This significant legal move marks a major escalation in the state's crackdown on dissent.
A pro-Ukraine flash mob unfolded at Milan's La Scala during the gala premiere of a Russian opera. Get the details on the protest and the cultural tensions.
As U.S. and Ukrainian officials concluded three days of talks, Russian missile strikes killed four people. Get the latest on the war and diplomatic efforts.
Archaeologists in Ireland have discovered a new infant burial site at the former Tuam Mother and Baby home. The find comes amid an ongoing excavation into one of Ireland's darkest chapters.
Russian opposition figures, including Ilya Yashin, are calling on the Canadian government to offer refuge to activists at risk of deportation from the United States. Learn about their plea and the ongoing protest.
The City of Winnipeg has informed residents of a revised location for a planned supervised drug consumption site. Get the latest details on this public health initiative.
Anastasia Potapova, a professional tennis player originally from Russia, has officially changed her sporting nationality to represent Austria. Get the details on her career move.
The American owner of a leading Russian agricultural company announces it will not sell its stake, highlighting complex international business ties. Get the full details on this developing story.
Paleontologists have mapped over 16,000 dinosaur footprints at the Carreras Pampas site in Bolivia, the world's most extensive tracksite. Discover the ancient secrets revealed.
The European Union has outlined a controversial plan to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine's reconstruction. However, Belgium warns the strategy carries significant financial and legal risks. Read the latest developments.
The United Kingdom and Norway have signed a new defense agreement to jointly hunt Russian submarines in the North Atlantic. This pact signals deepening allied cooperation amid ongoing regional tensions.
The European Union has agreed to halt all Russian gas imports by late 2027, a move opposed by Hungary and Slovakia. The decision marks a major shift in the bloc's energy strategy.
A rare Fabergé Winter Egg, crafted for Russian royalty, has sold for a staggering $30.2 million at Christie's, setting a new auction record. Discover the story behind this imperial treasure.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has overturned the ban on Russian and Belarusian cross-country skiers for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Get the latest details on this major sports ruling.