Civil Rights Pioneer Bernard LaFayette Dies at 85

Bernard LaFayette, who laid the groundwork for the Selma voting rights campaign that led to the 1965 Voting Rights Act, has died at 85. The civil rights leader faced assassination attempts and helped train generations in nonviolent activism.

Youth Charged After Balgonie School Lockdown

A boy has been charged with multiple firearm offences following an incident near Greenall High School in Balgonie that prompted a precautionary lockdown. Police seized three BB-style long guns and arrested two youths.

Eight Charged in $3M Durham Cleaning Service Fraud

Durham police have charged eight individuals with 33 offences in a complex fraud case involving ServiceMaster, alleging a former operations manager defrauded the company of over $3 million between 2016 and 2021 through a sophisticated scheme.

Toronto Parking Rates Could Rise Again This Year

Toronto City Hall is considering another hike in on-street parking rates this year, following previous increases. The move aims to manage congestion and generate revenue, but could impact drivers and local businesses.

Calgary Water Restrictions Return: Timeline of Pipe Failures

Calgary has reinstated Stage 4 water restrictions affecting nearly two million residents due to planned repairs on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main, which has failed twice since 2024. This article details the timeline of events leading to this recurring cri

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