RCMP say they are investigating threats that have circulated online and within the community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after a mass shooting there earlier this month. Police say a safety plan is in place for those who have been impacted as well as the community as the investigation continues. Police did not offer specifics on the threats but say officers have connected with the mayor and community leaders to ensure ongoing communication and public safety planning. On Feb. 10, Jesse Van Rootselaar shot and killed her mother and 11-year-old half-brother at their home in the community. Police say she then…
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A 51-year-old man is in custody after being accused of sexual assault over a two-year period starting in 2022. Toronto police say just before 2 p.m. on February 10, 2026, they were called to the Leslie Street and Lake Shore Boulevard East area for reports of a sexual assault. “It is alleged that between August 1, 2022 and December 31, 2024, the accused sexually assaulted the victim numerous times at her place of employment,” police said in a statement released on Saturday. Mohammed Shaik of Peel Region has been charged with five counts of sexual assault. Investigators believe there may…
The family of one of the victims of the Feb. 10 mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge says it has had to call off a celebration of life after receiving threats from “a very dangerous person.” On social media, a relative of Kylie May Smith says the threat was made by someone they know. Police say they are looking into the situation. “The RCMP is aware of threats that have circulated online and within the community,” it said. “A safety plan is in place for the individual(s) and community as the investigation continues.” The celebration of life was scheduled for Saturday.…
Authorities in Ohio have arrested and charged a former contestant on “American Idol” with shooting and killing his wife and staging the crime scene to mislead investigators. Caleb Flynn, 39, pleaded not guilty Friday to charges of murder, assault and tampering with evidence. “I just want to take care of my daughters. I’m not a risk,” he told Judge Samuel Huffman in a video of his arraignment from jail. The judge set his bond at $2 million. Ashley Flynn, 37, was found dead Monday after officers received a report of a burglary and shooting at a Tipp City home, according…
Health Canada has issued a recall of approximately 20,000 power bank units due to a possible fire hazard. The federal agency says five models of the LOGiiX Piston Power 5000 Mag Power Banks are being recalled following reports that the units may overheat when used to charge a device or when charging the power banks themselves. The model numbers of the units affected are: LGX-13302 (Black), LGX-13303 (White), LGX-13304 (Navy/Midnight Blue), LGX-13839 (Lavender), LGX-13840 (Blush). “Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact LOGiiX for a replacement power bank. Dispose of it by contacting your municipality for instructions…
NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for imprisoned British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell are fighting the requested release of 90,000 pages related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and Maxwell, saying a law used to force the public release of millions of documents is unconstitutional. The lawyers filed papers late Friday in Manhattan federal court to try to block the release of documents from a since-settled civil defamation lawsuit brought a decade ago by the late Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre against Maxwell. The Justice Department recently asked a judge to lift secrecy requirements on the files. Maxwell’s attorneys said the Justice Department obtained…
Canada is back on top of the world in men’s curling. Team Brad Jacobs beat Great Britain’s Bruce Mouat 9-6 on Saturday to give Canada its first Olympic men’s curling gold medal since 2014. Jacobs, from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., also won that Olympic title with another rink in 2014. It is Canada’s fifth gold medal at Milano Cortina 2026, one more than the country won in 2022. It’s also the 20th medal overall for Canada at these Games. Jacobs, Marc Kennedy, Brett Gallant and Ben Hebert exacted revenge on Mouat after losing to the Scottish rink in last year’s…
NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase acknowledged for the first time that it closed the bank accounts of President Donald Trump and several of his businesses in the political and legal aftermath of the Jan. 6, 2021 attacks on the U.S. Capitol, the latest development in a legal saga over the controversial practice of “debanking.” The acknowledgment came in a court filing submitted this week in Trump’s lawsuit against the bank and its leader, Jamie Dimon. The president sued for $5 billion, alleging that his accounts were closed for political reasons, disrupting his business operations. “In February 2021, JPMorgan informed…
On a chilly Saturday, hundreds of Ottawans lined up to dip their bodies into a tub of freezing water outdoors while raising money for a good cause. Read More”Our goal was $50,000, and we raised more than that. On top of that, we’re number one out of all the police services in the province.” News, Local News, Ottawa police service, Ottawa Sun, Polar Plunge, Realtime On a chilly Saturday, hundreds of Ottawans lined up to dip their bodies into a tub of freezing water outdoors while raising money for a good cause. Read More
Drake Batherson has had a front-row seat to witness Sidney Crosby’s magic. Read MoreA summer training compatriot of Crosby, Batherson says the ailing Canadian Olympic team captain will do what’s best for the squad in Sunday’s showdown with the U.S. Ottawa Senators, Hockey, NHL, Olympics, Senators Extra, Sports, Ottawa sports, Ottawa Sun Drake Batherson has had a front-row seat to witness Sidney Crosby’s magic. Read More
ST. JOHN’S — Lobster tags from Newfoundland dating back to the 1980s are among the piles of plastic trash that has washed up this year on Sanday, an island in the Scottish Orkney archipelago known for its pristine white sandy beaches. David Warner organizes regular beach cleanups on the island, which is on the northeast side of the remote archipelago. Recent storms and high seas have eroded the dunes on the Howar Sands beach, revealing vast troughs of decades-old plastic bottles and other detritus, he said. In a video interview, Warner held up a Kirkland-brand bottle of maple syrup with…
RCMP are investigating after the potential of future violence in Tumbler Ridge has cancelled a Saturday celebration of life for 12-year-old Kylie Smith, one of the victims during the Feb. 10 Tumbler Ridge Secondary School shooting. Read More”We can confirm that an investigation is under way,” RCMP. News, Canada, Local News, Guns, RCMP, shooting, Violence RCMP are investigating after the potential of future violence in Tumbler Ridge has cancelled a Saturday celebration of life for 12-year-old Kylie Smith, one of the victims during the Feb. 10 Tumbler Ridge Secondary School shooting. Read More
A baby Japanese macaque named Punch has gone viral for capturing hearts around the world — after his mother neglected him at birth and led him to find comfort in a stuffed monkey … but according to one expert we spoke to, he will eventually need… A baby Japanese macaque named Punch has gone viral for capturing hearts around the world — after his mother neglected him at birth and led him to find comfort in a stuffed monkey … but according to one expert we spoke to, he will eventually need… A baby Japanese macaque named Punch has gone viral…
Weston Gosa — Whitney Purvis’ baby daddy — has been arrested for felony shoplifting … TMZ has learned. The “16 & Pregnant” star was arrested and booked on a charge of felony theft by shoplifting Friday in connection with the alleged events… Weston Gosa — Whitney Purvis’ baby daddy — has been arrested for felony shoplifting … TMZ has learned. The “16 & Pregnant” star was arrested and booked on a charge of felony theft by shoplifting Friday in connection with the alleged events… Weston Gosa — Whitney Purvis’ baby daddy — has been arrested for felony shoplifting … TMZ has…
James Van Der Beek’s wife Kimberly is reacting to the devastating loss of actor Eric Dane … posting a group photo of her and James alongside Eric and his wife, Rebecca, with their two daughters. Kimberly added a deeply personal note to the… James Van Der Beek’s wife Kimberly is reacting to the devastating loss of actor Eric Dane … posting a group photo of her and James alongside Eric and his wife, Rebecca, with their two daughters. Kimberly added a deeply personal note to the… James Van Der Beek’s wife Kimberly is reacting to the devastating loss of actor Eric…
The Madres Buscadoras de Sonora — the Mexican activist group that wants to help find Nancy Guthrie — won’t be allowed to search for her, they say … not without getting the proper permits first. Two members of the organization — wearing shirts… The Madres Buscadoras de Sonora — the Mexican activist group that wants to help find Nancy Guthrie — won’t be allowed to search for her, they say … not without getting the proper permits first. Two members of the organization — wearing shirts… The Madres Buscadoras de Sonora — the Mexican activist group that wants to help find…
Ski season will be over before you know it … but, before it goes, we’ve got a series of fur hat hotties for you to enjoy! Sexy stars might be stripping down for the most part, but they love a little headgear … like Lisa and Madison Bailey who… Ski season will be over before you know it … but, before it goes, we’ve got a series of fur hat hotties for you to enjoy! Sexy stars might be stripping down for the most part, but they love a little headgear … like Lisa and Madison Bailey who… Ski season will…
Ghislaine Maxwell’s brother is publicly backing former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor … claiming his actions may have been “sleazy” — but, prosecutors clearly can’t find any sexual misconduct dirt on him. Ian Maxwell — Ghislaine’s older… Ghislaine Maxwell’s brother is publicly backing former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor … claiming his actions may have been “sleazy” — but, prosecutors clearly can’t find any sexual misconduct dirt on him. Ian Maxwell — Ghislaine’s older… Ghislaine Maxwell’s brother is publicly backing former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor … claiming his actions may have been “sleazy” — but, prosecutors clearly can’t find any sexual misconduct dirt on him. Ian…
Ryan Garcia — aka “King Ryan” — was getting his pre-fight energy up backstage before the big weigh-in Friday night … with a little help from the undefeated David Benavidez. TMZ Sports obtained video of the professional boxer backstage in Las… Ryan Garcia — aka “King Ryan” — was getting his pre-fight energy up backstage before the big weigh-in Friday night … with a little help from the undefeated David Benavidez. TMZ Sports obtained video of the professional boxer backstage in Las… Ryan Garcia — aka “King Ryan” — was getting his pre-fight energy up backstage before the big weigh-in Friday…
Legendary salsa musician Willie Colón has died at the age of 75. Willie’s Facebook page shared a statement early Saturday morning to confirm the news, saying, “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband,… Legendary salsa musician Willie Colón has died at the age of 75. Willie’s Facebook page shared a statement early Saturday morning to confirm the news, saying, “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband,… Legendary salsa musician Willie Colón has died at the age of 75. Willie’s Facebook page shared a statement early Saturday morning…