TD Bank shakes up leadership amid scandal around anti-money-laundering program

TD Bank shakes up leadership amid scandal around anti-money-laundering program

TD Bank Group, which is mired in a money-laundering scandal in the U.S., said Raymond Chun will replace chief executive Bharat Masrani, who is retiring next year. Chun, who stepped into the role of head of Canadian personal banking last December, will become chief operating officer on Nov. 1 before taking over the top job … Read more

Russian ‘spy whale’ Hvaldimir found dead near Norway

Russian ‘spy whale’ Hvaldimir found dead near Norway

A beluga whale that was suspected of spying for Russia after being discovered in Norwegian waters five years ago has been found dead, according to the non-profit organization that had been monitoring the whale. The body of Hvaldimir — a combination of the Norwegian word for whale and the first name of Russian President Vladimir Putin — was spotted floating in the … Read more

Petting zoo animals at London Pride event die after farm receives anonymous anti-LGBTQ email

Petting zoo animals at London Pride event die after farm receives anonymous anti-LGBTQ email

London police are investigating the death of two animals and the serious illness of a third after they were on display at a petting zoo for children at a weekend Pride event in London.  A capybara and a guinea pig died, with a goat recovering at the farm after receiving treatment by the farm’s veterinarian, the owner of Little Hobby … Read more

5 more arrests, including primary suspect, in connection with Desjardins data leak

5 more arrests, including primary suspect, in connection with Desjardins data leak

Quebec provincial police have arrested five more people with crimes tied to a massive data breach at Desjardins, including the former bank employee originally suspected of being behind the leak. Four of them, three men and one woman, were arrested early Thursday morning, hours after Laval police announced arrests of their own tied to the … Read more

What’s wrong with this picture? Plenty, say experts

What’s wrong with this picture? Plenty, say experts

What was intended as a simple family photo has become a royal headache for Princess Catherine and her family, after social media users and photo experts pointed out numerous inconsistencies that suggest the photo was heavily manipulated. A disappearing sleeve, a misaligned zipper and green summertime leaves are just a few details that have raised questions … Read more

Vacationers searching for answers after finding chewed mattress, missing toilet seats at resort

Vacationers searching for answers after finding chewed mattress, missing toilet seats at resort

A relaxing vacation in Cuba was what Jeff Phelps thought he was signing up for when he booked a 20th wedding anniversary trip with Sunwing.  That’s not what they got when they arrived at the Grand Memories Varadero, listed as a 4.5-star facility, during the holidays.  The family opened the door to the room and “the first thing that … Read more

NASA moon mission delays are nothing to worry about, says astronaut Chris Hadfield

NASA moon mission delays are nothing to worry about, says astronaut Chris Hadfield

As It Happens6:31NASA moon mission delays are nothing to worry about, says astronaut Chris Hadfield Retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield says that, from where he’s sitting, the Artemis moon missions are coming along just fine. NASA announced Tuesday it is delaying two upcoming missions — including the flight meant to carry the first Canadian astronaut … Read more

CIBC fined $1.3M for failing to comply with money laundering and terrorist financing rules

CIBC fined .3M for failing to comply with money laundering and terrorist financing rules

Canada’s financial intelligence agency says it has levied a $1.3-million penalty against CIBC for non-compliance with money laundering and terrorist financing measures. The penalty is the second the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada has announced this week after RBC’s $7.4-million fine was publicized on Tuesday. The agency, known as Fintrac, says it … Read more