6 h. ago Japan’s Nikkei stock index jumps nearly 5% after its ruling party picked Takaichi to lead

Japan’s Nikkei stock index jumped nearly 5% on Monday and the yen weakened after its ruling party chose an ultra-conservative as its leader and likely first woman prime minister. Other Asian markets also were mostly higher. U.S. futures climbed and oil gained about $1 a barrel. The Liberal Democrats elected Sanae Takaichi, an ally of […]

Economics

6 h. ago SIMMONS: Is Blue Jays young star Trey Yesavage a modern day Ken Dryden?

It’s too late for Ken Dryden to meet Trey Yesavage. It’s too late for him to explain how it was that he came up to the Montreal Canadiens with just six games remaining in the 1971 National Hockey League season and then against all odds led the Habs to the Stanley Cup. This is just […]

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10 h. ago Canucks: How Arshdeep Bains remained on the roster radar for opening night

'I've taken a step in my compete and more eager and willing to be effective. I'm getting some confidence and it's showing.' — Surrey native Arshdeep Bains

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12 h. ago Students ‘falling through the cracks’, Alberta teachers say on eve of strike

The province of Alberta’s 51,000 teachers are poised to strike on Monday after nearly 90 per cent voted to reject the government’s latest offer. Negotiations continue.

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12 h. ago On eve of strike, Alberta teachers say students ‘falling through the cracks’

The province of Alberta’s 51,000 teachers are poised to strike on Monday after nearly 90 per cent voted to reject the government’s latest offer. Negotiations continue.

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14 h. ago Thousands rally at Alberta legislature on cusp of Monday teachers' strike

'I wanted to show my children what impact a group of teachers can do'

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16 h. ago Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Chicago, but details remain unclear

President Donald Trump moved to deploy the National Guard in another city Saturday by authorizing 300 troops to protect federal officers and assets in Chicago, where the government said Border Patrol agents shot and injured a woman while firing at someone who tried to run them over. White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson confirmed that the […]

Society

17 h. ago Father of Manchester synagogue attacker once praised Hamas as ‘God’s men on earth’

Jihad al-Shamie's father, a trauma surgeon, also wrote on Oct. 7, 2023, that the terrorist attack 'was a miracle by all standards" and that it 'proved beyond doubt that Israel will not remain'

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19 h. ago The only ballot question in Edmonton and Calgary: ‘Social disorder’

Alberta's big cities are choosing a mayor, and business leaders overwhelmingly say there is one clear priority - clean up the streets

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20 h. ago TAIT: Students can work to limit the academic damage of possible teachers’ strike

A letter to all Alberta students: The calendar may say October, but for thousands of Alberta students, the air feels heavier than the autumn leaves falling to the ground. A teachers’ strike, perhaps as early as Monday, threatens not only classroom lessons but the heartbeat of daily life. School is more than math problems and […]

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20 h. ago Alberta closer to fulfilling $70M, 2022 contract with Turkish drug manufacturer

The government's ministry of Hospital and Surgical Health Services deferred comment to AHS which said it is still assessing possibilities for fulfilling the contract alongside importer MHCare

Economics

22 h. ago Habs Mailbag: Lane Hutson's contract situation with Canadiens remains up in the air

It now seems unlikely the defenceman will sign for less than US$10 million a year after winning the Calder Trophy last season.

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30 h. ago Patrice Brisebois replaces Réjean Houle as president of Canadiens' alumni

Houle, 75, will remain on the board of alumni association and will continue to act as a team ambassador.

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37 h. ago GOLDSTEIN: Trump worked on Mideast peace deal while the world mouthed platitudes

The U.S. President's peace deal remains the last best hope for peace and the end of suffering on both sides

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38 h. ago 'Lose situation': Premier Smith nudges union as Alberta teachers' strike nears

'We've said, 'call off the strike, let's get back to the table, we don't think were that far apart. Let's avoid a lose, lose, lose situation'

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42 h. ago Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills. But the Canadian tech sector typically sees a lot of migration to the U.S. among high-skill employees — and […]

Society

44 h. ago Opinion: Alberta’s new disability program strips support from those who need it most

I never thought I would have to keep justifying my existence to the government, but that’s exactly what it feels like in Alberta today. The United Conservative Party, under Danielle Smith’s leadership, is making harmful changes to the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program. They want to replace it with the Alberta Disability […]

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52 h. ago 'Not guaranteed': Alberta students home schooled during strike may face return shut out

'If they end the home education program, they are not guaranteed to return to the same school they attended prior to making the change to home education'

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56 h. ago Alberta First Nation residents fight drug, alcohol abuse with push for dry community

After attending too many funerals for young people, some residents of Kehewin First Nation have crafted legislation banning drugs and alcohol in the Alberta community.

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56 h. ago Bell: On the teacher strike, Smith's team says Gondek chirps from the cheap seats

'Nobody needs to chirp from the cheap seats to try to gain some political points,' says Alberta budget boss Nate Horner of Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek

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