Two more teens charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing of 14-year-old Abdoul Aziz Sarr. They were set to make their first court appearance Saturday.http://dlvr.it/TNljRt
Tensions escalated at a British Columbia ostrich farm this week as RCMP arrested a man for allegedly breaching a CFIA quarantine zone.http://dlvr.it/TNljRq
A first-of-its-kind Canadian trial is testing psilocybin, the psychedelic component found in magic mushrooms, on participants to see if it can treat anxiety.http://dlvr.it/TNljRY
Canada isn’t helping to repatriate refugee applicant Mahin Shahriar, a 28-year-old Bangladeshi man, his lawyer says A refugee applicant living in Canada is trapped at a US immigration detention facility after he says he mistakenly crossed the border, but his lawyer says Canada isn’t helping to bring him back. Mahin Shahriar, 28, who came to… Read more: Man seeking asylum in Canada trapped at US Ice facility after he says he crossed border by mistake
Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime will play in the European Open final after beating Belgium’s Raphael Collignon 7-6 (2), 6-4 in the semifinals. He will face Czechia’s Jiri Lehecka in Sunday’s final.http://dlvr.it/TNlhsr
Water levels along the St. Lawrence River are so low after a dry summer and fall that boats have been left in the riverbed. Increased outflow from Lake Ontario will give a temporary lift to water levels and will help haul out the boats.http://dlvr.it/TNlY3x
More than seven months after the NSLC pulled American alcohol from its shelves as part of Nova Scotia’s response to the trade war with the U.S., the corporation has no plans to sell off any of that product, unlike its New Brunswick counterpart.http://dlvr.it/TNlV7T
Zach Collaros was succinct in his assessment of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ offence after Friday’s 17-16 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders.http://dlvr.it/TNlGmH
Sergio Castillo kicked a 22-yard field goal as time expired to help the Winnipeg Blue Bombers do just enough for a 17-16 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday.http://dlvr.it/TNlGmC
“I was like, this is going to start a fire,” Johansen recalled. “I just had a weird feeling that something bad was going to happen from it.”http://dlvr.it/TNlGlx
The association representing 51,000 Alberta teachers who have been off the job since Oct. 6 says employers asked them to return to classrooms voluntarily and attend talks where class-size caps and pupil-teacher ratios were off the table.http://dlvr.it/TNl3ZQ
Known globally as the premier creator of competitive socializing experiences and entertainment concepts, Funlab announces the upcoming debut of two of its most iconic experiences in one location. Holey Moley Golf Cluband the first-ever U.S. location of Hijinx Hotel are set to open this December spanning a whopping 35,000-square-feet within Irvine Spectrum Center, Southern California’s… Read more: HOLEY MOLEY GOLF CLUB AND THE FIRST-EVER U.S. LOCATION OF HIJINX HOTEL
Back in the spring, Ben Flanagan was thinking of a 2:08, 2:09 finish in his debut marathon. However, the Kitchener, Ont., athlete’s priorities for Sunday’s race shifted after a shorter build while recovering from a partially torn labrum in his left hip joint.http://dlvr.it/TNkz9s
One bar’s saga dealing with a neighbour upset about noise highlights the challenges facing venues in the city. Now, the noise debate has emerged as an issue in the municipal election.http://dlvr.it/TNkyjc
ICYMI: Rule would require adopted children born abroad to prove ‘substantial connection’ to Canada to pass on citizenship Canadian parents of children adopted abroad say a proposed citizenship bill represents a “shocking and unconscionable” erosion of their children’s rights by the governing Liberals. The federal government is in the midst of overhauling the Citizenship Act… Read more: ‘Inherently cruel’: Canadian parents say citizenship bill erodes rights of children adopted abroad
The totem pole, which was installed in the park on Orange Shirt Day 2022, was removed from its spot in the park to ensure the artwork is protected while it undergoes an assessment.http://dlvr.it/TNkxXc
The federal government is offering a one-time $12M loan to help keep Kapuskasing’s paper mill open while the company develops a long-term pivot strategy.http://dlvr.it/TNkxXY
The Federal Court has ruled that 5 chiefs from the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake may form a caretaker council to provide essential services and handle administrative tasks.http://dlvr.it/TNkxWl
Jane Siberry is part of this year’s cohort in the Legends Induction Series, a spinoff of the main Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame event.http://dlvr.it/TNkw18
The union representing 34,000 striking public sector workers says it will enter mediation over a labour dispute that has threatened the delivery of services in the province.http://dlvr.it/TNkqSl
A Wet’suwet’en leader convicted after blocking work on the Coastal GasLink pipeline addressed a B.C. Supreme Court at the end of sentencing arguments on Thursday, telling the judge her land “has never been ceded or surrendered.”http://dlvr.it/TNklmW
Sporting a Blue Jays jersey and always tapping out a tune on his drum set, ‘Rockin’ Rick’ has been a fixture outside Rogers Centre since he first started busking in 1989. He’s now retiring from busking after the season ends.http://dlvr.it/TNkllP
A charity for adults with developmental disabilities has relocated some residents due to a labour dispute with support workers. Concerned family members say they didn’t consent.http://dlvr.it/TNkTw5
A Winnipeg sepsis survivor says he wants to see Manitoba follow Nova Scotia’s lead and change how it treats the condition that almost killed him nine years ago.http://dlvr.it/TNkSl8
Mail has slowly begun moving this week as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers switches to rotating strikes — but it’s already too late for Canada Post to deliver essential election information for multiple upcoming elections across the country.http://dlvr.it/TNkLB2
Some protein powders and shakes tested by Consumer Reports contained levels of lead, a toxic heavy metal, that experts say could raise the risk of long-term health problems.http://dlvr.it/TNkL7N
The NDP introduced legislation in Manitoba on Thursday that the premier hopes will safeguard against the frivolous use of the notwithstanding clause, a legal measure that’s been invoked by Quebec and other governments in recent years to temporarily shield provincial legislation from legal challenges under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.http://dlvr.it/TNk81m
The owner of an Ottawa medical manufacturer operating in violation of its nuclear licence says he has no intention of complying with Canada’s nuclear regulator, which last year ordered Best Theratronics to restore a $1.8 million financial guaranteehttp://dlvr.it/TNk2nw
P.E.I. Premier Rob Lantz is calling on the federal RCMP and Canada’s anti-money-laundering agency to begin “immediate and transparent” investigations into allegations of foreign interference and money laundering involving “certain Buddhist groups” on the Island.http://dlvr.it/TNk2ZS
A 52-year-old Nova Scotia man charged with drug offences linked to spiritual ceremonies he led at his rural home using a hallucinogenic tea from the Amazon will avoid a criminal record in the case so long as he follows a three-year probation order.http://dlvr.it/TNjz4h
FUEGO, the wellbeing movement reigniting authenticity, passion, and purpose, is proud to announce its upcoming retreat From Autopilot to Authenticity, hosted at the historic Ca’n Beneït Estate in the UNESCO-protected Serra de Tramuntana. In a world where speed and stress have become the norm, From Autopilot to Authenticity offers more than just a pause –… Read more: From Autopilot to Authenticity: FUEGO Announces Transformative Retreat in Mallorca
Siringit Collection, the Tanzania-based boutique luxury hospitality brand, announces new exciting developments across its portfolio, including property enhancements, a newly launched Siringit Safaris, and plans for a new innovative camp opening in 2026. The Collection currently includes three signature properties: Siringit Villa in Arusha, Siringit Serengeti Camp, and Siringit Migration Camp, each offering travelers intimate… Read more: Siringit Collection Expands Footprint in Tanzania with New Camp Opening in 2026
YouTuber-turned-TV personality Lilly Singh is ready to tack “PhD” onto her email signature after receiving an honorary doctor of laws degree on Wednesday from her alma mater, York University.http://dlvr.it/TNjyZd
Danny Smiles, executive chef at Le Violon, says he hopes the Montreal establishment isn’t just known as “the restaurant that Justin and Katy ate at.”http://dlvr.it/TNjxmR
ICYMI: Jean Laprade ordered to pay $3,500 in legal saga of ‘hijacked planes’, Interpol red alerts and ‘inappropriate use’ of AI A Quebec man has been ordered to pay C$5,000 (US$3,562) for submitting artificial intelligence hallucinations as part of his legal defense, a move the judge warned was “highly reprehensible” and threatened to undermine integrity… Read more: Canadian man fined for submitting AI hallucinations as part of legal defense
Melissa Moroz, the executive director of the Professional Employees Association, said every government-licensed professional in B.C. is now on strike.http://dlvr.it/TNjvV2
After an abnormally dry summer, maple syrup producers in the Atlantic region are anxiously waiting to see what winter weather brings and how it’ll impact their yield.http://dlvr.it/TNjvTg
Both countries were at parity a year ago at 7th place under Henley’s ranking system, which groups together countries in blocs when they have access to the same number of countries.http://dlvr.it/TNjvSX
Rule would require adopted children born abroad to prove ‘substantial connection’ to Canada to pass on citizenship Canadian parents of children adopted abroad say a proposed citizenship bill represents a “shocking and unconscionable” erosion of their children’s rights by the governing Liberals. The federal government is in the midst of overhauling the Citizenship Act so… Read more: ‘Inherently cruel’: Canadian parents say citizenship bill erodes rights of children adopted abroad
A family who lost three loved ones in a fatal wrong-way crash on Highway 401 last year has launched a lawsuit against the officers involved, the police board and the estate of the suspect also killed in the crash that police were pursuing. http://dlvr.it/TNjtxK
Several non-profit groups say some Alberta children are going hungry with thousands losing access to school food programs during a provincewide teachers strike.http://dlvr.it/TNjnpX
Rising trade tensions with the U.S., along with questions about Canada’s sovereignty, initiated a review of the purchase of F-35 fighter jets. For the time being, Canada has contractually committed to buying 16 F-35s, with the option to purchase up to 88.http://dlvr.it/TNjmz0
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he spoke with the global head of Stellantis on Tuesday and received assurances there are options for its Brampton, Ont., plant, and that support would be provided to local workers.http://dlvr.it/TNjmCW
Surrey police say an Indian celebrity’s local café twice targeted by gunmen has been hit with bullets once again, in what has become common violence often associated with extortion.http://dlvr.it/TNjlTH
Drug fatalities have shot up in the small city of Campbell River, which for years has topped the lists of the highest drug deaths per capita in B.C. Frontline workers and users there say they need more services and resources to cope.http://dlvr.it/TNjk0l
A Nigerian family in Windsor, Ont., is pleading with the federal government to let them stay in Canada not only for what they say is their personal safety but also so their daughter, a 16-year-old cancer survivor, can continue medical treatment.http://dlvr.it/TNjk0d
As a child, Rena Farajova dreamed of dancing professionally in her home country of Azerbaijan, until a heart condition meant she had to stop. Coming to Canada brought an unexpected and joyful return to the dances of her native country.http://dlvr.it/TNjjzR
Interprovincial credential recognition, funding agreements, mental health and addiction issues, and vaccination programs are all set to be up for discussion during two days of meetings.http://dlvr.it/TNjjh9
Norman and Joe Shrapnel | Proficiency in English | How to Stay Married | Jilly Cooper’s Riders | What next for Venezuela? The Woman in Cabin 10, in which Keira Knightley stars as a Guardian journalist (Report, 10 October), was co-scripted by Joe Shrapnel, grandson of Norman Shrapnel, the legendary Guardian reporter, parliamentary sketch writer and theatre… Read more: Another Guardian link to the Keira Knightley film The Woman in Cabin 10 | Brief letters
A former CTV and CBC reporter hired by Wab Kinew’s NDP government to lead Manitoba’s trade office in Washington, D.C., is earning a $387,000 annual salary, the premier’s office has disclosed.http://dlvr.it/TNjYP5
The Matawa Chiefs Council, which represents nine First Nations in northern Ontario, says it has issued a letter to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission that raises concerns about Rogers’s 3G cellular shutdown, which is set for Dec. 31.http://dlvr.it/TNjYNM
Nova Scotia residents can no longer file complaints about their municipal elected officials, a move one advocate calls “dangerously undemocratic.”http://dlvr.it/TNjYN7
As Canadians turn more toward domestic travel amid tariffs squabbles, people in the Indigenous tourism industry say they’ve noted an opportunity for growth. Some businesses say they’re noticing a rising interest in Indigenous experiences and supporting Indigenous-owned businesses.http://dlvr.it/TNjYL2
The sun has coughed up three coronal mass ejections which, if Earth-directed, can produce the beautiful northern lights, and it seems that they are heading our way.http://dlvr.it/TNjGB4
Several ads on Amazon for tank tops that use the term “wife beater,” a phrase deemed offensive by Canada’s advertising watchdog, have been pulled from the retail giant’s Canadian website following a CBC News investigation. Amazon told CBC it has no issues with the phrase and said third-party sellers must have acted on their own… Read more: Tank top ads on Amazon using ‘offensive’ phrase pulled from site after CBC investigation
All seven ob-gyns working at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C., have announced their resignation due to working conditions, according to a letter sent by the group. Interior Health says recruitment is a challenge, while B.C.’s health minister says new recruits are coming.http://dlvr.it/TNjFjS
Regina’s Wascana Park is often filled with geese, so a lone sandhill crane that’s been spotted in the area is causing a bit of a stir. But a local wildlife organization is urging people to admire the elusive crane from a distance.http://dlvr.it/TNjFYf
With just days left in Calgary’s municipal election campaign, a pair of candidates running for mayor are calling out the provincial government.http://dlvr.it/TNjCZh
Alberta based advocacy groups are hoping to convince the federal government to follow through on an old promise to ban flavoured e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches in Canada.http://dlvr.it/TNjCZW
Low water levels on the St. Lawrence River are stranding boats, damaging marinas, and disrupting shipping, prompting urgent action to release more water.http://dlvr.it/TNjCYT
Two Hamilton Crown attorneys made such critical mistakes during a murder trial that a Superior Court justice has issued what she called an “extremely rare” judicial stay, effectively stopping all proceedings and letting the accused off the hook for one of Canada’s most serious criminal charges.http://dlvr.it/TNhxF7
According to data from the Canola Council of Canada, China and the United States together comprised more than 83 per cent of Saskatchewan’s canola exports. Amid tariff woes and trade uncertainty, the province is looking to diversify export markets.http://dlvr.it/TNhx0B
Daniel Perry Sampson, an African Nova Scotian man, was convicted in the deaths of two white boys in the 1930s. Now an Ontario-based lawyer and Sampson’s great-great-grandson are working together to clear the man’s name, saying he was executed for a crime he didn’t commit.http://dlvr.it/TNhs8r
Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai has opened Netsu Bar, a cocktail destination that reimagines centuries of Japanese drinking traditions through modern mixology.http://dlvr.it/TNhrt9
This December, Kisawa Sanctuary invites guests to embrace the Mozambican spirit of togetherness with a festive programme that honours family, friendship, and community. From 24th December 2025 through to 3rd January 2026, the sanctuary becomes a stage for celebration, weaving cultural heritage, culinary excellence, and soulful experiences into the rhythm of island life.http://dlvr.it/TNhrsj
Alberta beef is now stocked in the meat section of Costco Mexico’s 41 locations, joining a host of other Canadian products on the shelves of the retail giant in the country. Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald was on hand for a ribbon cutting in front of a Costco cooler filled with prime Alberta cuts during a… Read more: Alberta beef entering Mexico’s Costco market where U.S. cuts once reigned
Milan-Cortina Olympic organizers confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday the main test event for the 16,000-seat Santagiulia arena that was scheduled for December has been moved to a smaller arena, and no new test event has been scheduled yet.http://dlvr.it/TNhrTQ
High-level trade talks between Canadian and U.S. officials are trudging on this week in Washington, D.C., where Canada is looking to strike deals on specific economic sectors currently bedeviling trade relations between the two countries.http://dlvr.it/TNhpzz
A hyena prowling an abandoned town and a beetle witnessing the destruction of its habitat are the winners of the year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. A Canadian was among the category winners.http://dlvr.it/TNhpDZ
Alberta’s finance minister says the province will consider back-to-work legislation if teachers are still off the job when the legislature returns later this month.http://dlvr.it/TNhpCq
Join us on Wednesday October 22nd at the Italian Cultural Centre (3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver) for the CSC Oktoberfest Trade Fair! The post Join Us for 2025 Oktoberfest Trade Fair appeared first on Construction Canada.http://dlvr.it/TNhntR
The Manitoba advocate for children and youth says the provincial government must do more to reduce the harm caused to young people from wildfires.http://dlvr.it/TNhndd
Hydro-Québec learned in 2022 of unauthorized academic papers by ex-employee Yuesheng Wang, now on trial for allegedly spying for China.http://dlvr.it/TNhndP
A report commissioned by British Columbia’s chief coroner says little progress has been made in understanding, recognizing and reducing the risk of youth suicide in the province.http://dlvr.it/TNhnbV
Jean Laprade ordered to pay $3,500 in legal saga of ‘hijacked planes’, Interpol red alerts and ‘inappropriate use’ of AI A Quebec man has been ordered to pay C$5,000 (US$3,562) for submitting artificial intelligence hallucinations as part of his legal defense, a move the judge warned was “highly reprehensible” and threatened to undermine integrity in… Read more: Canadian man fined for submitting AI hallucinations as part of legal defense
A group of London, Ont., teens have created a board game called American Dictator, which pokes fun at U.S. President Donald Trump’s activities since he began his second term in office. They hope other young people playing the game will learn more about the political climate.http://dlvr.it/TNhdv4
Following the Progressive Conservative victory in Newfoundland and Labrador, premier-designate Tony Wakeham says he’s ready to get to work for the people of his province, including a review and referendum on the Churchill Falls hydroelectric deal.http://dlvr.it/TNhZ4x
A celebrated Vancouver researcher used fabricated data and hid evidence of infected wounds to falsely claim his patented skin treatment could heal years-old bed sores in a matter of weeks, according to a leaked report.http://dlvr.it/TNhZ49
The breach at PowerSchool in December 2024 exposed sensitive data of millions of students and teachers in Canada and the U.S., which hacker Matthew Lane then used to demand a ransom of $2.85 million worth of bitcoin from the company.http://dlvr.it/TNhTm0
Kelowna International Airport says it is investigating after its public announcement and flight information display systems were hacked by a third party on Tuesday.http://dlvr.it/TNhTlg
There are a totally different set of rules for jackets, but a coat should be well below your knees I shouldn’t tell you this, because I’m effectively doing myself out of a job, but there’s really only one thing you need to know about fashion this season. I mean, there are a thousand and one ways… Read more: Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: the number-one rule for coats this winter – make it long
Science tells us that foetuses develop in the uterus, rather than the placenta – but the US health secretary has a different take. Why are Republicans so clueless about women’s bodies? Robert F Kennedy Jr is the father of six children. He’s also the US health secretary. Two facts that might lead a reasonable person… Read more: Where do babies come from? Robert F Kennedy Jr doesn’t seem to know | Arwa Mahdawi
We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: I assumed I would be part of the first generation to have full agency over my reproduction – but I was wrong By Edna Bonhomme. Read by Nerissa… Read more: From the archive: ‘Infertility stung me’: Black motherhood and me – podcast
With TuffWrap EXT®, you get all the treats—extended work season, safer crews, and fewer shutdowns—without the nasty weather tricks. The post Stay Ahead of October’s Surprises with TuffWrap EXT® appeared first on Construction Canada.http://dlvr.it/TNhQXq