At the turn of the last century, George Parker famously "sold" the Brooklyn Bridge to dozens of newcomers, promising each one they could earn money collecting tolls on a bridge that was never his to sell. When he was arrested in 1908, Parker snagged a sheriff's hat and overcoat from the courthouse and confidently strolled out past the guards, wishing them a Happy New Year. Read More
Ontario Provincial Police say they're investigating a reported romance scam that cost someone in Elgin County – they don't say whom – more than $2 million. A staggering loss, it's far from the first in the region involving such a scam. LFP reporter Noah Brennan breaks down what you need to know about romance rip-offs. Read More