Alec Baldwin movie shooting armourer says her requests for increased safety protocols were 'overruled'

The fatal shooting by actor Alec Baldwin on a movie set has put a microscope on an often-unseen corner of the film industry where critics say the pursuit of profit can lead to unsafe working conditions.


Radical or pragmatist? Either way, Steven Guilbeault has his work cut out

What's so scary about Steven Guilbeault? Out of all the cabinet picks Justin Trudeau announced this week, Guilbeault's appointment as environment minister has inspired the most expressions of concern.


Replacing RCMP with Alberta police force would cost more but could see better service: report

A provincial police force could cost Albertans hundreds of millions of dollars more each year, and result in a four per cent increase in the number of police officers on the street, according to a report commissioned by the province.


Queen Elizabeth advised to rest for at least 2 more weeks, palace says

Queen Elizabeth has been advised to rest for at least the next two weeks, accepting doctors' advice to cut back on her busy schedule, Buckingham Palace said Friday.


Despite Supreme Court loss, Jérémy Gabriel hopes his 10-year battle inspires others to fight


COVID-19 infection rates steadily climbing in Manitoba while declining in every other province

The seven-day average number of new cases in Manitoba has jumped to 113 — its highest mark through the fourth wave of the pandemic.


Sudan's military coup leader says new prime minister will be appointed within days

The Sudanese general who seized power in a coup this week said the military he heads will appoint a technocrat prime minister to rule alongside it within days.


NHL won't discipline Jets GM Cheveldayoff over Chicago team's handling of sex assault allegations

The NHL says it will not discipline Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff in connection with the Chicago team's mishandling of sexual assault allegations against a former video coach.


Peter Nygard appears in Toronto court to face sexual assault charges

Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard made his first appearance in a Toronto courtroom Friday morning to face multiple charges of sexual assault.


Meta shares jump on name-change news — but it's a Canadian materials company, not Facebook

Shares in a relatively small Canadian materials company have been surging after some misguided investors apparently thought they were getting a deal on buying stock in the world's largest social media company.