Toronto police used genetic genealogy to solve the 1998 murder of Donna Oglive, arresting Ronald Gordon Ackerman. Genetic Genealogy Cracks 1998 Cold Case in Toronto Homicide Toronto police solved a cold case from 1998. They arrested a suspect in Donna Oglive’s death. She was a 24-year-old sex worker. Detective Sergeant Steve Smith shared this news…
A suspect has been charged in Calgary for multiple storage locker break-ins and theft of goods. Calgary Police Arrest Suspect in Storage Locker Theft Investigation Calgary police charged a guy. He’s linked to storage locker thefts. Comic books worth a lot got stolen. The first break-in happened December 23rd at Mayland Heights. A worker spotted…
Inquiry examines difficulties faced by killer of Calgary caseworker; transition issues highlighted. Inquiry Hears Killer Had Difficult Transition in Calgary Caseworker Death A hearing looked into a Calgary caseworker’s death. The worker was stabbed five years ago, and the killer often left his care home before the attack. Brandon Newman admitted to murdering Deborah Onwu…
Chelsea Quebec rental owners face a steep permit cost surge to $750 by March 1 risking permit loss. Approved last December, it took effect Jan 14 Chelsea Quebec Short Term Rental Permits See Steep Fee Increase Baffling Owners Chelsea, Quebec short-term rental owners face a fee hike. They must pay $750 by March 1, risking…
A suspect stole three cars overnight, drove hundreds of kilometers across Quebec, leading to a crash in Blainville. Investigation ongoing. Suspect Allegedly Steals Three Cars, Drives Across Quebec, and Then Crashes Hey, guess what I just read about? It happened in Quebec. A police watchdog started an investigation. Someone fleeing police caused a big car…
A track switch malfunction halted REM service Tuesday morning causing delays. Commuters used shuttle buses between South Shore and Montreal. Track Switch Issue Disrupts REM Service, Forces Commuters to Use Buses The Montreal light rail had issues, causing delays Tuesday morning. A track switch wasn’t working right, forcing people onto shuttle buses. This was another…
Resilience Montreal, serving primarily Indigenous people, urgently needs $350,000 to prevent closure amidst rising demand. Montreal Shelter Faces Dire Funding Crisis; Leaders Say Situation Is Urgent A Montreal shelter may face big trouble and needs money from the Quebec government. Resilience Montreal helps many people daily, primarily serving Indigenous people who gather near Cabot Square…
If you’re boycotting U.S. products, here’s how to spot Quebec-made items easily Identifying Quebec Products While Boycotting U.S. Goods Made Easy Quebec: Recently, many folks in Quebec decided to boycott American products. This came after President Trump announced hefty tariffs on Canadian imports. Prime Minister Trudeau mentioned that these tariffs are on hold for now,…
With new tariffs on Canadian goods, Montrealers are rallying to support local produce and reduce reliance on U.S. imports Montrealers Commit to Buying Local Produce Amid U.S. Tariff Challenges Montreal: With the U.S. slapping tariffs on Canadian products, folks in Montreal are stepping up. They’re all about buying local to keep things in the community.…
Montreal is stepping up to help renters navigate the housing crisis with a new info campaign Montreal Launches Campaign to Support Renters During Housing Crisis Montreal: The city is really feeling the heat from the housing crisis. To help renters, they’ve kicked off a new info campaign. It’s all about giving people the lowdown on…