National

Arrest Made In Alleged Sexual Assault Outside Stadium Of Grey Cup Game

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 30 Nov, 2016 11:58 AM

TORONTO — A 45-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a woman outside the stadium where Sunday's Grey Cup game was played in Toronto.

Toronto police said the alleged incident took place around 10:10 p.m. outside the main entrance of BMO Field where the Ottawa Redblacks defeated the Calgary Stampeders.

They alleged a man approached the woman from behind and sexually assaulted her.

Police say Howard Ferguson of Brantford, Ont., has been arrested and charged with sexual assault.

He is set to appear in court on Jan. 10.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

White Men Charged With Shoving Black Man Into Coffin In South Africa

The pair is due to appear in court on Wednesday in South Africa's northeastern town of Middelburg, charged with assault and intent to cause grievous bodily harm, according to the court's clerk.

White Men Charged With Shoving Black Man Into Coffin In South Africa

Prominent Writers Sign Letter Demanding Probe Of UBC Firing Of Steven Galloway

The acclaimed Vancouver-based writer was fired from his position as head of the creative writing department in June following a months-long probe into allegations of misconduct.

Prominent Writers Sign Letter Demanding Probe Of UBC Firing Of Steven Galloway

Man Who Brutally Beat Wife, Her Daughter To Death Sentenced To Life In Prison

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia man who used a claw hammer and bat to kill his common-law wife and her daughter in 2013 was sentenced today to life in prison without chance of parole for 18 years.

Man Who Brutally Beat Wife, Her Daughter To Death Sentenced To Life In Prison

Vancouver Island Mom Accuses School District Of Violating Religious Rights

NANAIMO, B.C. — A mother in Port Alberni, B.C., wants the courts to stop her local school district from allowing religious exercises in public schools.

Vancouver Island Mom Accuses School District Of Violating Religious Rights

Manitoba Teen Apologizes For Promoting Terrorism On Social Media

BRANDON, Man. — A Manitoba teenager has apologized for promoting terrorist activity on social media.

Manitoba Teen Apologizes For Promoting Terrorism On Social Media

Here's How Canada's New Immigration Measures Will Benefit Indian Students

Canada has announced new immigration measures that are likely to prove beneficial to international students in the country, a fair percentage of whom are from India.