Beyond Local

Ottawa convoy organizer Pat King is expected to face two new charges, the day after his bail review hearing came to an abrupt and unexpected halt when his lawyer’s computer appeared to be hacked.

A survey shows Albertans have the highest rates of distracted driving in the country, which is not only unsafe, but making an impact on insurance rates here too.

Natalie Wilkie, a seven-time Paralympic medallist, and Sarah Nurse, Beijing Olympic gold medallist in hockey, threw the ceremonial first pitches at the sold-out Rogers Centre at the Blue Jays series opener.

Ottawa convoy organizer Pat King's bail review hearing came to an abrupt and unexpected stop after only a few hours Wednesday.

According to the ATA, 97 per cent of teachers say it is unlikely they will be able to adequately prepare to teach new math, English and physical education curriculums by September. Education Minister Adriana LaGrange said today those curriculums are now finalized.

"We do not expect the kind of impact we saw in the initial Omicron wave in December and in January," said Jason Copping at a press conference this afternoon.

Pierre Poilievre spoke to a crowd of between 5,000 to 7,000 people just south of Calgary yesterday. The federal Conservative leadership candidate talked about freedom, becoming the next Prime Minister, inflation, the carbon tax and several other hot button issues.

Gerald Russell FROMMELT, 37, is wanted on Canada-wide warrant for second-degree murder in what is being described by police as domestically-motivated homicide. Twenty-three-year-old Jamie Scheible was shot and killed April 7 in Calgary.

The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate by the highest amount in more than 20 years and warned more rate hikes are coming as it increased its outlook for inflation.

A gunman in a gas mask and construction vest set off a smoke grenade and fired a barrage of bullets in a rush-hour subway train in New York, shooting at least 10 people Tuesday, authorities said.