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- Repatriation of Indigenous items held at the Vatican needs to be done the right way, say First Nations
Indigenous communities in Canada believe the return of cultural objects from the Vatican Museum is a step towards reconciliation, but some stress that the items must be returned in a manner that reflects their sacred nature, including holding ceremonies for objects before they leave for Canada.http://dlvr.it/TNwgsz - Which industry in each province is most threatened by tariffs?
As tariffs make an impact, Canadian industries are finding themselves competing for priority in trade negotiations. Here are the industries under threat in each province.http://dlvr.it/TNwYVy - An inside look at how London, Ont., police go from seizing illegal guns to finding out how they got here
With the number of reported shootings in London, Ont., reaching 20 in 2025, the police service says it’s working tirelessly to pinpoint where illegal firearms are coming from and take them off the streets. Officials gave CBC London an inside look at how that process begins and how investigators learn about everything from the owner’s… Read more: An inside look at how London, Ont., police go from seizing illegal guns to finding out how they got here - Saskatchewan food banks seeing 5% increase in demand, report says
Saskatchewan food banks say they are seeing an increase in demand, as a new nationwide report points to an uptick in food bank clients across the country.http://dlvr.it/TNwSnb - What’s next for Calgary’s municipal political parties?
Calgarians elected six city councillors who affiliated with a party during the 2025 election campaign including four candidates from the Communities First party.http://dlvr.it/TNwSnZ - B.C. will go ahead with anti-tariff ads despite Trump blow-up over Ontario
Premier David Eby announced last week that B.C. will roll out digital ads in the U.S. next month ‘to explain who wins and who loses’ from additional tariffs on softwood lumber.http://dlvr.it/TNwSnN - ‘Very sad and tragic’: Humpback whale found dead off Keats Island, B.C.
An investigation is underway to determine what happened to the four-year-old humpback whale named Wisp.http://dlvr.it/TNwL0x - RCMP investigating after car crashes into Vancouver Island hospital
RCMP are urging the public to reach out with information after a 42-year old woman crashed her vehicle into the emergency room doors of the Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan on Saturday.http://dlvr.it/TNwKxG - Report outlines how Indigenous survivors of coerced sterilization can pursue new pregnancies
A report by the University of Ottawa Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics and the Survivors Circle for Reproductive Justice outlines the options, costs and barriers for survivors of coerced and forced sterilization to restore fertility. http://dlvr.it/TNwH13 - We asked CBC’s president: Is CBC carrying out an ‘ideological objective’?
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and other critics of the CBC and Radio-Canada have said Canada’s public broadcaster has an ‘ideological objective.’ The CBC’s Front Burner sat down with the president of the public broadcaster, Marie-Philippe Bouchard, and asked her to weigh in.http://dlvr.it/TNwGlj - Over 60% of people in Manitoba’s ankle monitoring program were rearrested or breached rules
More than half the people released with an ankle monitor since those devices were introduced in Manitoba in August 2024 were rearrested or broke the rules of their release while wearing one, recent numbers obtained by CBC News show.http://dlvr.it/TNwGQr - Duck Lake, Sask., residents launch campaign to protect town’s historic name
“Duck Lake Forever” is the name of a new campaign rallying residents to protect the name of their historic town. The movement began after the mayor announced plans last week to sell Duck Lake’s naming rights to the highest bidder.http://dlvr.it/TNwGGZ - B.C. opening forest trade office in U.K., will run anti-tariff ads online
British Columbia’s government says it is opening a “forest trade office” in London, U.K., in an effort to boost exports to Europe.http://dlvr.it/TNwF49 - 1 grizzly bear has been killed through Alberta’s new hunting program, province says
The provincial government says one grizzly bear has been killed in southwestern Alberta by a member of the Wildlife Management Responder Network, marking the first bear “lethally removed” since that program was implemented last summer.http://dlvr.it/TNwC94 - A timeline of Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry’s relationship
Former prime minister Justin Trudeau and pop star Katy Perry have been linked since this summer when they were spotted out together in Montreal. With a recent outing together in Paris, the two appear to have made their relationship official.http://dlvr.it/TNwB8T - Pullman Zamzam Madinah Set for a bold Transformation as Accor and Munshaat Renew Partnership
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, has renewed its long-standing management agreement with Munshaat Real Estate Projects for Pullman Zamzam Madinah, one of the most prominent premium hotels in the heart of the Holy City. The renewal reflects a trusted partnership and shared commitment to elevating service, design, and operational excellence in one of Saudi Arabia’s… Read more: Pullman Zamzam Madinah Set for a bold Transformation as Accor and Munshaat Renew Partnership - The First Group Hospitality Announces Multi-Deal Agreement with Marriott International in the UAE
Deal Strengthens the Company’s Portfolio by Adding Three Hotels Under Tribute Portfolio and Autograph Collectionhttp://dlvr.it/TNw9Yg - Better communication and engaging youth among top issues for Nunavummiut headed to the polls
http://dlvr.it/TNw8nn - Canadians to have another exclusive window to buy World Cup tickets for Toronto, Vancouver matches
FIFA began the process of selling another one million tickets for next year’s World Cup on Monday, with the opening of a new ticket draw marking the start of the tournament’s second phase of sales.http://dlvr.it/TNw6qv - It’s back! Saskatchewan to host Grey Cup in 2027
“In Saskatchewan, we do Grey Cups right, ” Roughriders president Craig Reynolds.http://dlvr.it/TNw5jp - Market value of Canadian pro women’s sports has doubled since 2023, new study finds
A new study has attached a dollar figure to the explosion of professional women’s sports in Canada, estimating the market value could grow to more than half a billion dollars by 2030.http://dlvr.it/TNw5jN - Canadian government allots $3.11 million in mental-health funding to athletes
Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes and coaches will get $3.11 million in funding for mental health services this winter. Secretary of Sport Adam van Koeverden, an Olympic kayak champion, made the announcement Monday in Montreal.http://dlvr.it/TNw5gP - Cenovus raises MEG offer, wins Strathcona support
Cenovus Energy Inc.’s takeover of MEG Energy Corp. appears poised to win shareholder approval later this week after the oilsands giant raised what it had said was its “best and final” offer and secured the support of one-time rival Strathcona Resources Ltd. http://dlvr.it/TNw4Hs - Shaping Saskatchewan: Laurie Bouvier
Laurie Bouvier is the executive director of AFCS. Bouvier is originally from Treaty One Territory and moved to Saskatchewan in 2003.http://dlvr.it/TNw4Hp - CFL awards 2027 Grey Cup Festival to Regina
The Grey Cup game is returning to Mosaic Stadium.http://dlvr.it/TNw4FN - Avian flu strikes farms in B.C.’s Fraser Valley, with 7 outbreaks this month
Avian flu has broken out in at least seven locations across B.C.’s Fraser Valley this month, with six cases cropping up since Thursday, and local farmers are doing all they can to protect their flocks.http://dlvr.it/TNvzPc - Snowbird singer, Juno legend Anne Murray to be honoured at Opry House concert
Some of country music’s top stars will celebrate Anne Murray’s signature sound in Nashville Monday evening. The 80-year-old East Coast legend is set to attend the tribute at the Opry House.http://dlvr.it/TNvzLz - Residents displaced by wildfire race to rebuild in Denare Beach, Sask., before snow flies
Earlier this year, wildfire destroyed more than 200 homes in Denare Beach, including 24 on the adjacent Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation reserve. Rebuilding is underway but anxiety is high as some wonder if enough is being done to prepare the community for next year’s wildfire season.http://dlvr.it/TNvw3Y - Construction without permits, entry without proper notice drove some from Winnipeg block, tenants allege
Several tenants in a building in Winnipeg’s West Broadway neighbourhood say their privacy, rights and safety were violated during months of non-permitted construction, prompting some to leave. The new owner argues the aging complex needs upgrades and says tenants were notified.http://dlvr.it/TNvtJH - A tale of 3 Lynwood Drives: Halifax’s plan to rename duplicated street riles some residents
Lynwood Drive in Halifax’s Rockingham neighbourhood was a key part of life for the city’s early Lebanese immigrant community, one resident says, and should retain its original name.http://dlvr.it/TNvssR - Alberta government expected to table Back to School Act today
The Alberta government is expected to table legislation Monday that, if passed, could force teachers to return to their classrooms as early as this week, some experts say.http://dlvr.it/TNvrgB - Newborn dies after being found in bus shelter in Longueuil, Que.
Longueuil police posted on their social media that they found a newborn in a bus shelter located on Chambly Road, near Briggs Street, on Monday morning.http://dlvr.it/TNvqmK - Riot Women and lesbians in the 1970s | Letters
Readers respond to Tiff Bakker’s critique of Sally Wainwright’s BBC series Perhaps Tiff Bakker was misled by the title of Sally Wainwright’s BBC series Riot Women (There is a fascinating TV series to be made about a menopausal rock band – Riot Women isn’t it, 22 October). Ms Bakker reaches back into the 20th century… Read more: Riot Women and lesbians in the 1970s | Letters - Nova Scotia Power hasn’t paid some contractors in months
Multiple contractors that have done recent jobs for Nova Scotia Power haven’t been paid in months — some with outstanding bills in the hundreds of thousands, CBC has learned.http://dlvr.it/TNvjN1 - Some Canadian communities make it mandatory for homeowners to replace lead pipes. Do such bylaws work?
The Canadian Environmental Law Association is recommending that all cities pass bylaws to make it mandatory for property owners to replace lead pipes on their side of the property line. Hamilton has a bylaw aimed at preventing partial lead service-line replacements, and some Quebec and Saskatchewan have similar rules. Here’s what people in Thunder Bay,… Read more: Some Canadian communities make it mandatory for homeowners to replace lead pipes. Do such bylaws work? - $32M case against Ontario developer falls apart at regulator hearing
A developer that had been facing the potential of more than $30 million in fines from Ontario’s Home Construction Regulatory Authority has had all counts against it dropped. Briarwood Development Group was accused of coercing buyers into paying more for homes they’d already signed agreements for.http://dlvr.it/TNvWG5 - RBC and CIBC allow 89-year-old to drain life savings, lose $1.7M to scammers
http://dlvr.it/TNvWFS - Trump raises tariffs on Canada by 10% in retaliation for anti-tariff TV ad
ICYMI: Move is response to ad sponsored by Ontario that referenced Ronald Reagan’s support for free trade Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he will raise US tariffs on Canada by 10% in retaliation for an anti-tariff advertisement sponsored by the Ontario government, which has further strained one of the world’s largest trade partnerships. The… Read more: Trump raises tariffs on Canada by 10% in retaliation for anti-tariff TV ad - What’s in a name? Sask. town looking to find out by selling naming rights to highest bidder
The small Saskatchewan town of Duck Lake could soon bear a new name, after its council voted to move forward with putting the town’s permanent naming rights up for sale. Mayor Jason Anderson says he’s hoping corporations or anyone willing to pay a minimum of $10 million will see the value of putting their mark… Read more: What’s in a name? Sask. town looking to find out by selling naming rights to highest bidder - B.C. man dies weeks after rescuing himself from the jaws of a grizzly bear
Joe Pendry used his experience as a boxer to fight for his life when a mother grizzly attacked and severely injured him in B.C.’s East Kootenay region earlier this month.http://dlvr.it/TNvKgF - They survived one of Canada’s first high school shootings. Here’s what happened next
http://dlvr.it/TNvJgt - Housing crisis, cost of living fuelling Nunavut voter apathy
Ahead of Nunavut’s 7th territorial election, there is concern about a decline in voter turnout, something experts say is likely caused by slow progress to tackle issues such as the housing crisis and cost of living.http://dlvr.it/TNvJRN - Canada’s men beat U.S. for Pan Continental curling gold medal
Canada’s Brad Jacobs won the men’s Pan Continental Curling Championship with a 7-3 victory over John Shuster of the United States on Sunday in Virginia, Minn.http://dlvr.it/TNvHyJ - Tim Cook, chief historian at Canadian War Museum, dies
Tim Cook, the chief historian at the Canadian War Museum and the country’s “pre-eminent military historian,” has died, the museum announced Sunday.http://dlvr.it/TNvGyr - Canadians ditch once-popular Trump Halloween costumes this year amid trade war
Demand for Trump Halloween costumes was high when the U.S. president was first campaigning against Democrat Hillary Clinton in 2016, Canadian costume shop owners say, but it has since fallen in recent years.http://dlvr.it/TNvF8Z - They survived one of Canada’s first high school shootings. Here’s what happened next
Fifty years ago on Monday, a horrific murder followed by a fatal school shooting shook Ottawa to its core. In the leadup to the anniversary, survivors of the school shooting are speaking out about the event’s impact in the days and decades that followed.http://dlvr.it/TNvDQv - Hilton on Track to Double Portfolio in China Following 888 Hotel Milestone
Hilton announced the grand opening of Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan and celebrated its milestone of 888 trading hotels across Greater China and Mongolia. This achievement reinforces Hilton’s position as the largest and fastest-growing international hospitality company in the region with the company on track to double its presence in the region in the coming years.… Read more: Hilton on Track to Double Portfolio in China Following 888 Hotel Milestone - Conrad Corfu to Open in 2026 in Secluded Seafront Setting
Hilton has announced the signing of Conrad Corfu following a franchise agreement with the Troulis family. Slated to open its doors ahead of the 2026 summer season, the luxury hotel will feature 136 rooms, suites and villas, a 200-metre beachfront and indoor and outdoor heated pools. Managed by Numo Hotels and Resorts, the property will… Read more: Conrad Corfu to Open in 2026 in Secluded Seafront Setting - Young Montreal sovereigntists long for Quebec independence, 30 years after referendum
Hundreds of Montrealers could be seen marching in the street Saturday, hopeful they’ll one day live to see Quebec become its own nation. The march through the city’s downtown comes ahead of the 30th anniversary of the 1995 referendum on Oct. 30.http://dlvr.it/TNvBT4 - BCGEU says tentative agreement reached in historic strike
British Columbia General Employees Union members’ job action has been in place for about eight weeks, with more members joining as time went by.http://dlvr.it/TNv8f1 - Carney claims feds have ‘sole responsibility’ for U.S. talks
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened a new tariff against Canada, as Prime Minister Mark Carney says his country “respects trade agreements.”http://dlvr.it/TNv8dv - ‘Monday, we take it back’: Toronto Blue Jays fans gearing up for Game 3
The Los Angeles Dodgers’s Yoshinobu Yamamoto helped lead the team to a Game 2 victory, but Toronto Blue Jays fans are still hopeful heading into Game 3 of the World Series.http://dlvr.it/TNv8dS - Striking B.C. public service workers announce tentative deal with government
The B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) has announced a tentative deal has been struck with the provincial government, which could bring an end to a weeks-long strike that has impacted everything from liquor distribution to wildfire fighting.http://dlvr.it/TNv7t7 - Search resumes for missing plane flying from Happy Valley-Goose Bay to Greenland
Naviair, a state-owned company providing air traffic service, says the plane was flying from Happy Valley-Goose Bay to Greenland when it went missing.http://dlvr.it/TNv7kK - ‘B.C. is amazing’: Man cycles through Squamish in epic journey across North America
Strangers have opened their homes to the 28-year-old South Korean cyclist, giving him a dry place to sleep and do laundry.http://dlvr.it/TNv7Ky - ‘I hope they win it’: Nova Scotian who pitched for Blue Jays reflects on playoff run, his career
Vince Horsman, who was born and raised in Dartmouth, N.S., played in 141 games over five seasons in the majors leagues, including one season with the Toronto Blue Jays in 1991. Watching the team on their current playoff run, Horsman says they remind him of a style of baseball from another era.http://dlvr.it/TNv7Bv - Mayor in northern Ontario says bank putting shareholders ahead of consumers as town’s last branch set to close
Banks are closing branches in smaller communities across northwestern Ontario, leaving residents concerned about a lack of options to get cash or change.http://dlvr.it/TNv3zm - Children’s Aid Society alerted multiple times before boy died in Ontario women’s care, murder trial told
A 12-year-old boy and his younger brother had remained in the care of Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber for over five years when the elder one was found emaciated, soaking wet and unresponsive in the women’s Burlington, Ont., home.http://dlvr.it/TNv3yy - Like father, like son? Moosehead learns from dad’s tough path to NHL
Halifax Mooseheads forward Alec Nasreddine learned from a young age that a career in professional hockey isn’t as glamourous as people think it is. His father carved out a 15-season career as a player and had to literally fight his way into the NHL.http://dlvr.it/TNv0Ct - Bodycams worn by Toronto FreshCo cashiers raise questions about safety and privacy
Sobeys Inc. confirmed it’s running a body-worn camera pilot after FreshCo cashiers were spotted wearing them in a store located at Sherbourne and Isabella streets.http://dlvr.it/TNtzsl - Girl boss or tradwife? An economist on how a workforce built for men has failed women
In her new book Having it All, Corinne Low outlines how stubborn expectations around work and home fail to accommodate working women When Corinne Low gave birth to her son in 2017, everything seemed to be lining up. A tenure-track economist at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, she was working in a career she… Read more: Girl boss or tradwife? An economist on how a workforce built for men has failed women - ‘Right now, we don’t have the votes’ to pass federal budget, says Liberal House leader
Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon says the government does not have enough votes at the moment to pass the upcoming federal budget — and he’s pressing opposition parties to consider whether they want another election.http://dlvr.it/TNtq1K - U.S. to photograph Canadian travellers when they enter and exit at all land borders, airports
The United States is expanding its facial identification program for travellers, with the goal of collecting images of non-U.S. citizens entering and exiting the country by all modes of transport.http://dlvr.it/TNtq1F - Ottawa is pledging more on defence — and Calgary wants a piece of the action
While Calgary is best known as an oil and gas town, a growing aerospace and defence industry has largely flown under the radar. The sector hopes to get a boost from a renewed national interest in defence spending, and in sourcing contracts from Canadian companies.http://dlvr.it/TNtq0M - Trump adviser Stephen Miller insists East Wing of White House ‘is not part of the White House’ – as it happened
ICYMI: This blog is now closed. Read our latest story here The US secretary of state has confirmed Donald Trump’s announcement that all trade negotiations with Canada have been suspended. Marco Rubio spoke during a visit to a civil-military coordination centre in southern Israel. Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/TNtm06 - Lions take six-game win streak into playoffs
After a dreadful start to the season, the B.C. Lions are heading into the CFL playoffs on a six-game winning streak following a 27-21 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday.http://dlvr.it/TNtlvy - Field of Crosses welcoming students despite Alberta teacher strike
Field of Crosses and Valour Canada are working to ensure Alberta students can learn about the sacrifices made by members of the Canadian military from Southern Alberta.http://dlvr.it/TNtlvG - Carney in Asia to promote Canada as reliable trade partner amid tensions with U.S.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is promoting Canada as a reliable trade partner at the ASEAN summit after U.S. President Donald Trump halted trade talks over an Ontario ad.http://dlvr.it/TNtls3 - Trump raises tariffs on Canada by 10% in retaliation for anti-tariff TV ad
Move is response to ad sponsored by Ontario that referenced Ronald Reagan’s support for free trade Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he will raise US tariffs on Canada by 10% in retaliation for an anti-tariff advertisement sponsored by the Ontario government, which has further strained one of the world’s largest trade partnerships. The statement,… Read more: Trump raises tariffs on Canada by 10% in retaliation for anti-tariff TV ad - Alberta unions urge provincial government not to use notwithstanding clause in back-to-work legislation
The Alberta Federation of Labour, which represents unions across the province, held an emergency meeting Friday to discuss the province’s upcoming back-to-work legislation.http://dlvr.it/TNtfvc - Teachers and supporters gather in Alberta education minister’s riding as back-to-work legislation looms
Protesters gathered in Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides’ riding of Calgary-Bow, calling on the the government to increase its support of public education ahead of back-to-work legislation for striking teachers.http://dlvr.it/TNtcxZ - Accor strengthens Dubai portfolio with signing of iconic Creekside Hotel
Accor, a global hospitality leader with a portfolio of more than 5,700 properties across 110+ countries, is pleased to announce the signing of the Creekside Hotel in Dubai, one of the city’s most iconic hospitality and sporting landmarks. Owned by Dubai Duty Free and operated by United Hospitality Management, the hotel will join the Accor… Read more: Accor strengthens Dubai portfolio with signing of iconic Creekside Hotel - Kempinski Hotels Welcomes Barbara Biffi as Chief Brand Officer
Kempinski Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Barbara Biffi as Chief Brand Officer, a role created to drive the next stage of the group’s transformation. Biffi will lead the strategic overhaul of Kempinski’s brand and marketing ecosystem, guiding the company through a significant evolution that builds on its enduring heritage while redefining its… Read more: Kempinski Hotels Welcomes Barbara Biffi as Chief Brand Officer - Schumer says Democrats will force vote to overturn Canada tariffs as Carney says nation ‘stands ready’ to continue US trade talks – live
ICYMI: Democratic leader calls Canada tariffs ‘damaging’ and vows effort to overturn them; Canadian prime minister says he wants to see progress on trade negotiations * US and Canada spar over anti-Trump tariff ad that suspended trade talks The US secretary of state has confirmed Donald Trump’s announcement that all trade negotiations with Canada have… Read more: Schumer says Democrats will force vote to overturn Canada tariffs as Carney says nation ‘stands ready’ to continue US trade talks – live - Quebec adopts special bill to impose new compensation system on doctors
Quebec passes Bill 2, forcing a new doctor pay system with fines for resistance; critics warn it violates rights and will face court challenges.http://dlvr.it/TNtVJb - 8-year-old New Brunswick boy dead after vehicle strikes moped
Authorities are investigating after an eight-year-old boy from Saint-Pons, N.B., died following a collision involving a moped and vehicle in Haut-Sheila.http://dlvr.it/TNtVJQ - ‘I’m so full of joy’: Fans react as Toronto Blue Jays win 1st game of World Series
Fans erupted after the Blue Jays 11–4 win over the L.A. Dodgers Friday night, flooding streets and social media with excitement as Toronto took Game 1 of the 2025 World Series.http://dlvr.it/TNtVHl - Father and son discover fossilized ichthyosaur skull in B.C.’s Kiskatinaw River valley
Local resident Kevin Geist and his 11-year old son Andreas discovered the skull two summers ago, spotting a strange black rock along the river’s shoreline in the fossil-rich Peace region.http://dlvr.it/TNtRm5 - Ottawa’s culinary community mourns young Inuk chef killed in stabbing
Ottawa chefs remember 21-year-old stabbing victim Joshua Qiyuk as a curious, joyful young man who was on his way to a successful career in the culinary arts.http://dlvr.it/TNtR44 - For Canadian ex-major leaguers looking for their baseball cards, a Saskatoon man is their go-to source
Word of Kelly Sage’s unique collection of signed cards and baseballs of Canadian-born ex-major leaguers has led to unsolicited calls and emails from retired players.http://dlvr.it/TNtQ7t - Social worker tells murder trial of 2 Ontario women that boy’s zip-tied pyjamas made her ‘uncomfortable’
The trial for two Burlington, Ont., women charged in the death of a 12-year-old boy in their care heard this week from several people involved in treating his and his younger brother’s mental health.http://dlvr.it/TNtN9r - ‘Every time I step outside, the first thing on my mind is my forehead’: the women getting hair transplants
A growing wave of women are turning to what was once seen as a surgery for men, hoping it will cure their self-consciousness about high hairlines and thinning crowns. But with treatments costing thousands and bodge jobs common, is it suitable – or even safe? Aria, 27, first noticed her hair falling out after she… Read more: ‘Every time I step outside, the first thing on my mind is my forehead’: the women getting hair transplants - Say goodbye to rent control, indefinite leases if Ontario passes new housing bill: advocates
Ontario’s planned new housing legislation could open the door to ending rent control and indefinite leases across the province, advocates warn after a recent proposal by Premier Doug Ford’s government.http://dlvr.it/TNtHwn - ‘Now, she can’t be a mom’: Family of woman allegedly killed by ex says motherhood was everything to her
The family of Savannah Rose Kulla-Davies, 29, spoke to CBC Toronto about their grief after the Brampton, Ont., woman was allegedly killed by her ex-partner on Tuesday.http://dlvr.it/TNtGNq - As a leader in finance, Mark Carney said climate action was critical. Where is that urgency now?
Mark Carney spent a decade as one of the most credible voices on climate action and the economy. Now as prime minister, he is scrapping emissions reductions policies, backing LNG projects and talking pipelines. As Canadians wait for details of his coming ‘climate competitiveness strategy,’ some are wondering: does Carney still care about climate?http://dlvr.it/TNt6HJ - Canada’s measles outbreak control challenged by disinformation and distrust, doctors say
A year since measles started raging in Canada, the outbreak’s subsided, but the virus shows no signs of being stamped out. Doctors say problems here — from distrust of medical officials in vulnerable communities, to broader vaccine disinformation — could set the stage for future outbreaks. Here’s what they’d like to see change.http://dlvr.it/TNt66v - Shadow of Trump’s trade war follows Carney to Malaysia
The prime minister is due to arrive in Malaysia for the summit of southeast Asian nations — looking to advance free trade talks there after the recent scuttling of negotiations with the United States.http://dlvr.it/TNt65B - Whale-watching vessel collides with humpback in ‘surprise encounter’ near Vancouver
A whale-watching company says one of its vessels made contact with a humpback whale that “suddenly and unexpectedly surfaced” in its path while transiting near Vancouver on Thursday afternoon.http://dlvr.it/TNt3x1 - Trump says all Canada trade talks ‘terminated’ over ad criticising tariffs
ICYMI: US president accuses Canada of ‘egregious behaviour’ after release of ad featuring Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs Donald Trump has said he is ending “all trade negotiations” with Canada after the release of a television ad opposing US tariffs. The US president accused Canada of “egregious behavior” aimed at influencing US court decisions.… Read more: Trump says all Canada trade talks ‘terminated’ over ad criticising tariffs - Stampeders win, but playoff date still unknown
The Calgary Stampeders have done their part to secure second, now the waiting begins.http://dlvr.it/TNt2rL - Richmond restaurant out thousands due to Canada Post strike
Canada Post says that while postal services have resumed, “uncertainty and instability in the postal service will continue with the union’s decision to conduct rotating strikes.http://dlvr.it/TNt2qz - Stampeders beat Elks, move into second in the West
Rene Paredes kicked four field goals as the Calgary Stampeders took a major leap toward securing a home game in the West Division semifinal, defeating the rival Edmonton Elks 20-10 on Friday in the final regular-season game for both squads.http://dlvr.it/TNt2qX - Trump adviser Stephen Miller insists East Wing of White House ‘is not part of the White House’ – as it happened
This blog is now closed. Read our latest story here The US secretary of state has confirmed Donald Trump’s announcement that all trade negotiations with Canada have been suspended. Marco Rubio spoke during a visit to a civil-military coordination centre in southern Israel. Continue reading…http://dlvr.it/TNt2kT - Alberta schools, educators, students preparing for classes to resume if bill orders teachers back to work
Alberta school divisions and one labour expert anticipate that a bill coming Monday ordering teachers back to work will spell out a timeline for when classes must resume.http://dlvr.it/TNsyDD - Inuit leader replaced amid allegations of abuse
The Manitoba Inuit Association has appointed an interim CEO, as a petition with more than 1,200 signatures circulates calling on the non-profit organization to look into allegations of sexual and physical abuse against its CEO, Nastania Mullin. It’s part of what some are calling an #InuitMeToo grassroots campaign.http://dlvr.it/TNsy8q - Wildfire breaks out in Knox Mountain park near downtown Kelowna, B.C.
Kelowna RCMP blocked off access to Knox Mountain, a park in a residential area near the city’s downtown core, after a wildfire was sparked Friday afternoon.http://dlvr.it/TNsvTw - B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu loses court fight to take over Hudson’s Bay properties
An Ontario court has ruled against a B.C. billionaire who spent the summer fighting to move into former Hudson’s Bay properties.http://dlvr.it/TNsttK - Alberta government plans to allow residents to privately pay for any diagnostic or screening service
Alberta is planning legislative changes that would let people pay out of pocket for diagnostic and preventive tests, such as MRIs, CT scans and full-body scans — without a doctor’s order.http://dlvr.it/TNsrB6 - Alberta ends hybrid work model for government employees, effective February
Alberta government employees will return to full-time, in-office work starting February, the province said Friday. Since 2022, Alberta Public Service employees have been eligible to work from home up to two days per week.http://dlvr.it/TNsq51 - Ontario trustee resigns after education minister tables legislation to fire him over $45K Italy art trip
An Ontario school trustee who the province’s education minister sought to fire through legislation has now resigned.http://dlvr.it/TNsnps
