OTTAWA — The RCMP has renewed the contracts for three Black Hawk helicopters to patrol the Canada-U.S. border, despite accusations by the industry association that the contracts are the opposite of the government’s “elbows up” approach and that the choppers don’t meet the government’s own safety regulations. RCMP spokesman Andrew DiRienzo confirmed that the federal police has decided to rehire the three helicopters for at … Continue reading It’s not ‘elbows up’ approach as RCMP renews contracts for American helicopters, industry association says

An Ontario woman was arrested twice in the same day for trafficking cocaine, police say. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said the woman was arrested in Dryden and Machin, Ont., on Saturday, June 28. According to a press release published July 2, a suspicious vehicle at a business was reported to the Dryden OPP in the northeast area of the city in the early morning … Continue reading Ontario woman charged twice in the same day for trafficking cocaine

A man who claimed $32,000 police found at his home was casino winnings, after he was allegedly spotted in the passenger seat of a car that killed a pedestrian in downtown Toronto in April 2022, has lost his bid to get the cash back. And the fact that Nosakhare Ohenhen appears to have used artificial intelligence in his legal fight against forfeiture likely didn’t help … Continue reading Ontario can keep $32K in cash seized from man who appears to have used AI in his defence

OTTAWA — Bonnie Critchley is used to breaking the mould. A trailblazer in uniform, Critchley was just 17 years old when she became the second woman ever to serve as an armoured crewman in her unit. She and reservist dad Steve later made history as the first father–daughter gunnery crew in the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps. She’s now looking to take out Conservative Leader Pierre … Continue reading Meet the military trailblazer who’s gunning for Pierre Poilievre in rural Alberta byelection

A new Canadian study has found that a late-night cheese snack could lead to nightmares. The study, published in psychology journal Frontiers on June 30, looked at the link between food, sleep quality and dreams. It revealed that just over 40 per cent of participants said eating certain foods affected their sleep, with nearly a quarter saying some foods worsened sleep. A small group of … Continue reading Snacking on cheese late at night may haunt your dreams, Canadian study finds

The full moon is a glorious sight, and the sliver of a brand-new moon a wispy delight, but tonight’s first-quarter moon has its own unique treat — for a few hours, you can make out the letters X and V on the lunar surface. Here’s how. Where do the letters appear? As the photo shows, the lunar X appears about a third of the way … Continue reading How to see the letters X and V on the moon tonight

Authorities are clearing the air after erroneous speculation online blamed a father for his daughter’s fall from a Disney cruise ship on Sunday. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office told CBS News Miami on Tuesday that the girl “was not being held, as erroneously reported on some social media sites.” This refers to the speculation that the father was allegedly holding her up on the railing … Continue reading New details emerge after 5-year-old fell off Disney cruise ship into the Atlantic Ocean

A Japan Airlines flight from Shanghai to Tokyo made an emergency landing this week after plummeting almost 8 kilometres in less than 10 minutes. Once the plane was safely on the ground, passengers were given 15,000 yen (Cdn $142) in compensation, plus a free night’s accommodation, according to reports. According to People magazine , Monday’s flight JL8696 was operated by Spring Japan, a low-cost subsidiary … Continue reading Airlines plunges 8 kms in less than 10 mins; passengers get $142 in compensation

The first time Shania Bhopa considered freezing her eggs was over dessert during Christmas Day dinner with her family a couple of years ago. Bhopa was only 24 years old at the time but already had a promising career ahead as a published children’s author, running a non-profit organization with her sister and was pursuing a PhD in global health. Her older sister, a physician, … Continue reading Baby? Maybe. Women in their 20s are freezing their eggs to ‘insure’ fertility later

The prime minister is a habitual winker. Once is once, two is a coincidence, three is a trend, and National Post counts at least four prominent public winks by Mark Carney since winning the top office — in Rideau Hall at his swearing in, in the Oval Office, and twice at the G7 in Kananaskis, Alta. — plus many more going back to his governorship … Continue reading Mark Carney may have a winking problem: Why PM’s not-so subtle habit is risky on the world stage