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Prof in 2003 plague scare sets off airport shutdown
Officials shut down most of Miami International Airport overnight and roused nearby hotel guests from their beds, after a man was detained carrying a metal canister in his luggage. Dr. Thomas Butler was later released without charge.
Blood-soaked bedsheets sought in Varaschin case
Investigators are looking for pieces of blood-soaked bedding and information about bloody clothing in the case of a missing Ontario woman, who is believed to be the victim of foul play.
Alleged G20 protest ringleader released on bail
An alleged G20 protest organizer has been released on bail several weeks after he was taken into police custody.
No foul play in missing Brampton woman case
Police in Brampton say a woman who went missing earlier this week has been found dead.
Extreme heat alert cancelled as weekend nears
It’s another sign the heat wave that gripped southern Ontario this week is coming to an end.
What’s open Labour Day weekend in Toronto
Labour Day marks the unofficial end of summer and Ontarians will try to squeeze as much summer into the weekend as possible, especially with all the kids headed back to school on Tuesday.
Man linked to terror investigation released on bail
A 20-year-old Ottawa man arrested — but never charged — in connection with a terror probe, has been released on bail on unrelated domestic assault charges.
Strong quake rocks New Zealand’s South Island
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck much of New Zealand’s South Island early Saturday and caused widespread damage, but there were just two reports of serious injuries.
Weakening Earl could still hit Maritimes hard
Hurricane Earl is losing steam as it gets nearer to Canadian territory, though experts warn it will still carry a punch when it arrives in the Maritimes.
Strong 7.4 quake rocks New Zealand’s South Island
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has rocked much of New Zealand’s South Island. No immediate tsunami alert has been issued and no injuries have been reported.
