The matriarch of a wealthy South Florida family was convicted Thursday of murder in the killing of her former son-in-law, a prominent law professor originally from Toronto, who was locked in a bitter custody battle with his ex-wife when he was gunned down in 2014. Jurors returned guilty verdicts in the weekslong trial of Donna Adelson…
Felix Auger-Aliassime is into the semifinals of the U.S. Open, exactly four years after the first and only time the 25-year-old Canadian had reached the final four at a Grand Slam tournament. Seeded 25th, Auger-Aliassime upset No. 8 seed Alex de Minaur of Australia 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-5, 7-6 (4) in Wednesday’s quarterfinal to advance….
Less than six weeks from Edmonton’s municipal election, campaigns are heating up for the city’s mayoral candidates. Traditionally, after the Labour Day long weekend is when we see campaigns ramp up to full force. A Leger poll released at the end of August ranked mayoral voting intention: Andrew Knack – 12 per cent Tim Cartmell –…
As Canadians chose to vacation closer to home and enjoyed lower costs to use the Confederation Bridge and Northumberland Ferries, Prince Edward Island breweries have been enjoying a banner summer. Craft breweries have seen such a jump in sales that some have been struggling to keep enough beer on the shelf. Owner-operator Alex Clark says it’s…
Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe are one step closer to a second U.S. Open women’s doubles title. The third seeds rallied Tuesday to defeat the 11th-seeded Timea Babos of Hungary and Brazil’s Luisa Stefani 0-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the quarterfinals. In a later quarterfinal match, the wild-card ride finally ended for the…
Vacancy signs are rampant across Kelowna, B.C., as roughly 1,100 new units have been added to the rental pool so far in 2025, with up to 2,000 more more coming over the next year or so. “Rental housing has been persistently one of the big problems in our community, really low vacancy rates, really high…
Colleagues and friends say Graham Greene was a multi-faceted actor, portraying serious and comedic roles alike, who was “like an uncle” to younger performers. Greene, who was Oneida from Six Nations of the Grand River, in southern Ontario, died Monday at the age of 73. He was a member of the Order of Canada, was nominated for an Academy Award…
As Felix Auger-Aliassime moves on to the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time since 2021, don’t call him “Felix 2.0”. He’s not reinvented as much as he is refreshed, healthy again, and with the passing of the years, more experienced and mature. “It feels even better than the first time,” a beaming Auger-Aliassime said…
Starting Monday, athletes who wish to play in a female-only sports league may now be asked if they were recorded as female at birth. The province will block transgender athletes from Alberta who are 12 and older from competing in female amateur sports. It’s one of a suite of changes surrounding transgender health, education, and…
Oscar-nominated actor Graham Greene died Monday in Stratford, Ont., at the age of 73, his manager has confirmed to CBC News. “It is with deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of award-winning legendary Canadian actor Graham Greene,” Gerry Jordan said. The Oneida actor from the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario was best known for film…
