Anonymous testimony from an ex-Twitter employee was shared during Tuesday’s public hearing of the House select committee investigating the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021, regarding President Donald Trump’s “will be wild” tweet from December 2020. “It felt as if a mob was being organized,” the ex-Twitter employee said.

B.C.'s police watchdog has been called in to investigate after a Prince George RCMP officer shot a man in police custody during an altercation in the booking area of the city's RCMP detachment cells Monday morning. The Independent Investigations Office of BC said the man was seriously injured with "gunshot-related injuries" while police were preparing to lodge him in the cells. A written statement signed by Cpl Jennifer Cooper, the media relations officer for the Prince George RCMP, said that a

Warning: This story contains disturbing details of sexual assault. A list of resources for people who have experienced sexual violence appears at the end of the article. Outcry over a Quebec court judge's decision to grant a conditional discharge to a man who pleaded guilty to sexual assault and voyeurism continued this weekend, as a group of protestors took to Montreal's courthouse demanding for the judge's resignation. Judge Matthieu Poliquin issued the ruling last month after Simon Houle, an

A Toronto mother who could not call 911 when her son was injured in a rugby practice is calling for better protections for customers. On Friday, service was interrupted across Canada, causing issues paying for items, calling 911 and even accessing money from ATMs. Morganne Campbell has more.

Sri Lanka's president, prime minister and the entire cabinet are promising to resign as protesters continue to rage against the current economic crisis in the country.

MONTREAL — Hundreds of people rallied in front of Montreal's courthouse on Sunday to denounce a light sentence imposed on a man who pleaded guilty to sexual assault and voyeurism. Protest co-organizer Alexandra Dupuy said the decision to grant a conditional discharge in a sexual assault case shows how inadequate the justice system is when it comes to handling such cases. "It's very disturbing, but is it surprising … no," Dupuy said in an interview on Sunday. "The justice system has been working

SaskEnergy customers could pay a lot more for natural gas next month. The Crown utility is applying for an increase effective Aug. 1 that could boost residential rates by almost 17 per cent. For the typical homeowner, that could mean an extra $12 a month added to their gas bills. SaskEnergy also wants additional increases of about 3 per cent for both 2023 and 2024. The Crown corporation says it's responding to higher natural gas commodity prices and other inflationary costs. It also says that ga

WASHINGTON (AP) — Steve Bannon, a former White House strategist and ally of Donald Trump who faces criminal charges after months of defying a congressional subpoena over the Capitol riot, has told the House committee investigating the attack that he is now willing to testify. Bannon's turnabout was conveyed in a letter late Saturday from his attorney, lawmakers said, as the committee prepares to air some of its most striking revelations yet this week against Trump in what may be its final set of

Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated Friday by a gunman who opened fire on him as he delivered a campaign speech on a street in western Japan. Here's a global look at other high-profile assassinations in the 21st century: — Oct. 15, 2021: British lawmaker David Amess is stabbed to death by an Islamic State supporter while meeting with voters. — July 7, 2021: Haitian President Jovenel Moïse is assassinated by gunmen who also wound his wife Martine in an overnight raid on thei

BRIGHTON, England (AP) — Beth Mead’s hat trick propelled England to a Women's European Championship record 8-0 rout of Norway on Monday in a ruthless display that sent the host nation into the quarterfinals with a game to spare. After the opener from Georgia Stanway's penalty, there was a double from Ellen White around Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo also finding the target in front of 28,847 fans in Brighton. “It's an incredible feeling to feel as I do now,” Mead said. “An unbelievable night.” Af

The leader of Vanuatu, pushing to take climate change to the international court, said the slow pace of international negotiations over emissions reduction was "totally out of step" with the impact Pacific islands are seeing. Leaders from 15 nations are meeting in Fiji for the Pacific Islands Forum, where they are discussing how to gather more international support and funding to fight the impact of climate change, as well as China's ambitions for greater security ties across the region. "Young people simply cannot wait", Vanuatu's Prime Minister Bob Loughman said, referring to need for urgent action on climate change.

Recently-crowned Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic welcomed by thousands of fans in native Belgrade, while the star said it is unlikely he will feature in this year's US Open as he continues to refuse to be vaccinated against coronavirus. View on euronews

The remaining gasoline from a fuel spill in Sydney, N.S., has been pumped into a new container, an Imperial Oil spokesperson said Sunday. On Friday, roughly 600,000 litres of gas leaked out of a storage tank at Imperial Oil. Nearly 60 homes were temporarily evacuated Friday because of the spill. No injuries were reported, and residents returned to their homes in the evening. Imperial Oil spokesperson Keri Scobie said the recovery of the spilled fuel from within a containment area started Saturda

The partner of a missing man in Gander is urging anyone with information on the whereabouts of Brandon Tucker to contact police immediately. Brandon Tucker, 29, was last seen Friday morning, and a family member told CBC News his phone was last active that afternoon. Police and search and rescue crews have taken the search by foot and by air, with a drone. A police dog has also been scouring the Gander area. Tucker's partner, Travis Gleason, said he has reason to believe Tucker is not in a "great

Russia's bombardment of Ukrainian towns and cities continued despite the Kremlin's announced pause in the assault, while concerns over energy scarcity continue to grow.View on euronews

Yukon's North Klondike Highway near Stewart Crossing was reopened to traffic on Monday, with emergency officials saying a change in the weather has helped them get a better handle on the wildfires in the region. "Really, the main thing is that fire conditions are subdued because of all the rain," said Haley Ritchie, an information officer with Yukon Wildland Fire Management. "So it means less smoke, no risk of flames by the side of the highway — that's really what it comes down to." Ritchie said

After several moves and generations of family ownership, Regina Home Hardware will be closing its doors in the northwest area of the city for good at the end of the summer. Andy and Eda Buzash bought the store, formerly known as Regina Hardware Limited, in 1984 when it was on Rose Street. A few years later, they moved it about a block to a location on Broad Street. When the couple retired in the fall of 2001, three of their children took over the business and relocated one last time to 5660 Roch

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Lately, when Prab Shan visits the Murugan Temple in Montreal's West Island, he has been praying for his home country of Sri Lanka — a place he last visited in 2019. People there were living such a peaceful life back then, he said. "Walking on the streets of the villages up north and seeing all the animals, goats that you have never seen in any other country," he said. "They are like the size of a cow." Protestors in Sri Lanka's capital are occupying the residences of their rejected president and

Several malls and condos in the Jane and Finch area are attempting to redevelop their buildings in preparation for an upcoming light rail project. For small businesses and residents, it has led to fears of gentrification. Ahmar Khan reports.

These shelf clouds forming over Gallatin valley are incredible and terrifying at the same time! Check out the video! Full credit to @CrabtreeStephe4 on Twitter