Recently covered

Photo: Quintin Soloviev / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

Winnipeg teen charged after cat killed

A 16-year-old youth in Winnipeg has been charged with killing or injuring animals after allegedly placing a cat inside a plastic bag and stabbing it to death with a knife during a Monday night incident in the Centennial/Main Street area. Police say the cat was believed alive when bagged, and the youth is facing multiple charges including weapons possession and several counts of failing to comply with release or sentence orders.

5 sources

Photo: Douglas O'Brien from Canada / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Huitema ACL Tear sidelines CanWNT forward for season

Canadian forward Jordyn Huitema of the Chicago Stars has a torn ACL in her left knee, ending her 2026 NWSL season and prompting surgery with an estimated six to 12 months of recovery. The injury sidelines a key attacker for Canada ahead of major qualifiers for the 2027 Women's World Cup and the 2028 Olympics, while the team and fans express support for her return.

7 sources

Photo: Fawcett5 / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Arrest Made Year After Fatal Okanagan Granfondo Crash

Authorities charged Jonathan Crant with one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm in connection with the July 13, 2025 Okanagan Granfondo crash that killed Ava Choy and injured two others; the event was canceled indefinitely following the tragedy. Crant was arrested July 20, 2026, as the investigation continues before the courts.

5 sources

Photo: Bill Kasman / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

BC Hydro Plans Vancouver Island Battery Storage

BC Hydro is advancing British Columbia’s first utility-scale battery storage facility near Duncan on Vancouver Island, with a planned capacity of at least 100 MW to boost grid reliability and meet growing demand, targeting operation by 2030. The project will be developed through a procurement process to pre-qualify suppliers and invite proposals, as part of BC Hydro’s Powering Growth plan to modernize the province’s electricity system.

8 sources

Photo: LeonV / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Arrest in 2023 Pickering Casino Security Guard Killing

Durham Regional Police say a suspect tied to the 2023 Pickering Casino security guard killing has been arrested, with reports of an arrest outside Ontario in Saskatoon and ongoing efforts to bring the suspect back to face charges; the case initially involved a Canada-wide warrant for a 17-year-old believed to be connected to the murder. Investigators reiterated they will pursue all legal avenues and continue collaboration with law enforcement partners as the investigation remains active and ongoing.

8 sources

Loose tire strikes SUV on Highway 401 near Clarington; two hospitalized

A loose tire detached from an eastbound vehicle on Highway 401 in Clarington, Ontario struck a passing SUV, injuring two people and causing westbound lane closures that were partially lifted as investigations continued. Authorities described extensive damage to the SUV and said one passenger sustained serious injuries, with responders and air transport aiding victims.

6 sources

Guelph SUV stolen with sleeping child found safe

A four-year-old was found safely after an SUV was stolen from a west-end plaza with the child asleep in the back seat; the suspect, a 29-year-old Guelph man, was quickly arrested and charged with motor vehicle theft, theft under $5,000 and committing an indecent act, with officers noting no physical injuries to the child. Police also urged caregivers never to leave children or pets unattended in vehicles, especially on hot days.

5 sources