Police release sketch of little girl found dead in Toronto dumpster
Toronto police have released a composite sketch of a little girl whose body was found in a dumpster in a high-end neighbourhood one month ago. Police have also released a photo of a vehicle of interest, described as a dark coloured Porsche Cayenne SUV, from between 2011-2014, according to a news release. Insp. Hank Idsinga told reporters the […]
Kamla hits selective outrage
News Ken Chee Hing 39 Minutes Ago UNC and Opposition leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar. Photo by Marvin Hamilton OPPOSITION Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar said that not one media entity or civil society group expressed any outrage or thought anything wrong when PNM supporters at a public meeting laughed when a Government Minister called out her full name. […]
‘Spirit of adventure’ defined life of woman killed while skydiving in Gimli, father says
The thing Gerrie du Toit will remember most about his daughter Jean is her spirit of adventure, he says. The 53-year-old woman died while skydiving with three others near Gimli, Man., on Saturday. Her father, speaking to CBC News from Arizona, said his daughter was spiritual, participating regularly in meditation retreats in between working in Manitoba’s film industry and […]
Ex-QRC master White hailed as larger-than-life family man, educator
News Shane Superville 27 Minutes Ago Funeral service for former vice principal of Queen’s Royal College, Patrick Leigh White at the All Saints Anglican Church on Marli Street in Port of Spain.- Photo by Sureash Cholai He did not want a eulogy at his funeral, but former vice principal of Queen’s Royal College (QRC) Patrick […]
Parole granted for former priest who sexually abused children in Igloolik, Nunavut
A former Catholic priest who sexually abused children and adults in Igloolik, Nunavut, has been granted parole. In 2015, Eric Dejaeger, now 75, was sentenced to 19 years in prison after being convicted of 32 counts of sexual abuse. Because he spent time in custody before his trial, he had 11 years left to serve. As […]
I is a big woman
News Shane Superville 9 Minutes Ago Arouca Police Station – A 22-year-old Tacarigua woman who was reported missing on May 29 told police she was safe but did not provide any further information on where she was during the period she was missing. Police said the woman was reported missing by a relative at the […]
Hamilton road voted worst in Ontario, roads in Ottawa, Toronto and Kingston make CAA list
Roads in Hamilton, Toronto and Prince Edward County have topped the Canadian Automobile Association’s (CAA) annual list for the worst roads in Ontario. Residents vote on the worst roads, usually citing potholes, poor maintenance and poor biking infrastructure. Cyclists and pedestrians make up roughly a quarter of voters. CAA then works with the Ontario Road Builders Association to vet […]
Duke returns to court on 2016 rape charge
News Jada Loutoo 17 Minutes Ago PDP political leader Watson Duke. File photo/Angelo Marcelle TOBAGO House of Assembly deputy chief secretary Watson Duke returned to court on Tuesday on a 2016 rape charge and charges of indecent assault. Duke is before Magistrate Marisa Gomez in relation to charges that he allegedly committed acts of serious […]
Public servants express ‘zero faith’ in Phoenix damages claims process after long waits
Federal public servants say they’re frustrated and have lost faith in the compensation process set up to acknowledge their severe financial and personal hardships due to the government’s troubled pay system. Some employees say they’re still affected by the Phoenix pay system, introduced more than six years ago, which has overpaid, underpaid and failed to pay many federal […]
Damage to roofs of five Morvant families during bad weather
News Rhianna Mc Kenzie 8 Hrs Ago The roof of Joyclyn McDonald was one of five in Sandy Lane, Morvant which was damages by strong winds on Monday. Photo by Roger Jacob Heavy showers and strong winds led to severe damage of at least five homes in Morvant on Monday. Newsday visited Sandy Trace, Morvant […]
When nothing could cure my depression, shock therapy saved my life
This First Person column is the experience of Angelika Matson and her choice to try electroconvulsive therapy for her treatment-resistant depression. For more information about CBC’s First Person stories, please see the FAQ. “I think it’s time to consider it.” Tears rolled down my cheeks, raw from days of constant crying, as the Alberta Hospital […]
Virtual classes resume for migrant children
News Grevic Alvarado 4 Hrs Ago The children of Venezuelan migrants such as these seen waiting to be processed at the port in Cedros, can now access virtual classes online as a programme for this type of learning, has resumed. FILE PHOTO – VIRTUAL classes have resumed for children under the Equal Place education programme […]