17 h. ago Two dead, one in hospital after vehicle crash in Cape Breton

The Cape Breton Regional police force says officers arrived at the crash site in New Victoria shortly before 7 p.m.

Events

17 h. ago ‘Go to eleven’: How the ‘Spinal Tap’ phrase lived on after the movie

Rob Reiner had a secret weapon on the set of “This Is Spinal Tap.” The dialogue in the mockumentary centred around a fictional British heavy metal band was almost entirely improvised. But before they started rolling, director Reiner (who also played documentarian Marty Di Bergi in the film) talked to the art department about funny […]

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26 h. ago Charting the Global Economy: Weak Jobs, Steady Inflation Seal Fed Rate Cut

A record downward revision to annual US job growth, paired with no surprises in the latest inflation data, sealed the deal for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next week.

Economics

34 h. ago Cases to be dropped against 2 police officers in fatal shooting of Calgary man

Anthony Heffernan was 27 years old when he was fatally shot in a northeast Calgary motel room on March 16, 2015 and his family called the dropped charges upsetting.

Events

37 h. ago Cyclist dies after being struck by vehicle in city's southwest

SUV attempting left turn fatally struck cyclist in crosswalk

Transport

37 h. ago Memorial fund marks 25 years of promoting workplace safety while honouring fallen officer

JPMF commemorates Const. John Petropoulos, who died in 2000 when he fell through an unmarked false ceiling while on duty

Events

38 h. ago Ward Sspomitapi: Transit safety among the top issue for constituents

Safety — more specifically, transit safety — is currently the top concern heard by candidates in Ward Sspomitapi. Ward Sspomitapi includes former wards 11 and 12 in the city’s southeast. The estimated population in Sspomitapi is 111,500. Seven candidates are currently vying for the position of city councillor, including incumbent Jo-Anne Wright, who is hoping […]

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40 h. ago Calgary Becomes the First Canadian City to Launch Bird’s Next

Calgary, AB, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian company Bird Canada is proud to announce the rollout of its most advanced and accessible shared vehicles yet: the new Bird Dash e-scooter and Bird Explorer e-bike. Calgary is the first Canadian city to receive this groundbreaking fleet. To date, more than 450,000 Calgarians have taken […]

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41 h. ago Kevin Klein: Wab Kinew must remove Nahanni Fontaine from office immediately for Charlie Kirk comments

After Kirk was fatally shot 'what followed from Fontaine, a sitting minister in the NDP government, was not empathy ... It was a disgrace,' writes Klein

Economics

41 h. ago AI to be used to improve Calgary's pedestrian safety after record year for fatalities

The city is creating an AI platform that will use predictive modelling to identify high-risk crosswalks and intersections

Sport

45 h. ago Eastway Tank owner charged with criminal negligence in fatal 2022 explosion

Lawyers for Neil Greene, 51, say there 'never was and is not now evidence to justify criminal negligence allegations.'

Events

45 h. ago Two 'dangerous and aggressive' bulls near Coaldale school, RCMP warns

Two “dangerous and aggressive,” bulls are nearby to schools in Coaldale, warns local RCMP. Coaldale RCMP say they are currently assisting farmers to round-up the animals just north of Highway 3, near 18th Avenue. They are issuing a safety warning for the area, especially for students who may be walking to school this morning. An […]

Society

46 h. ago Airport security screeners in Ontario and Atlantic provinces stand united for fair wages and benefits

TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After more than a year of bargaining, airport security screeners in Ontario and the Atlantic provinces, represented by the United Steelworkers union (USW), are standing firm in demands for a fair contract that protects benefits and improves wages and working conditions. The airport screeners’ employer, GardaWorld, has dragged […]

Events

47 h. ago Buyers showing optimism, could a real estate turnaround be far behind?

A combination of lower interest rates, increased inventory and improved affordability will entice buyers to get back into action Following a period characterized by consumer uncertainty and a pull-back of buyers in early 2025, the Canadian housing market may be turning a new leaf this fall, according to a new REMAX Fall Housing Market Update. […]

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47 h. ago Charlie Kirk shooting: Manhunt enters 3rd day, new images revealed

Charlie Kirk, a close Trump ally and conservative activist, was fatally shot while on stage speaking at a college campus in Utah on Wednesday.

Events

47 h. ago Charlie Kirk shooting: U.S. authorities say suspect is now in custody

Charlie Kirk, a close Trump ally and conservative activist, was fatally shot while on stage speaking at a college campus in Utah on Wednesday.

Events

48 h. ago Ward Karhiio: Constituents voice concerns over safety, property taxes and zoning for incumbent Keren Tang

Tang said while she understand why some people have become frustrated with the current council she said there's been a number of factors such as population growth, economic challenges and uncertainty

Economics

48 h. ago Sentencing hearing resumes for teen who stabbed Halifax high school student to death

A sentencing hearing is scheduled to resume today for the teenage boy who fatally stabbed a Halifax high school student.

Society

50 h. ago Woman who attacked and injured Ottawa senior couple given conditional discharge

Defence lawyers noted it was her first time before the courts, and a criminal record would affect her employment in the public school system

Events

50 h. ago Judge goes easy on woman who attacked Ottawa senior couple so she can keep job with kids

Defence lawyers noted it was her first time before the courts, and a criminal record would affect her employment in the public school system

Society