96 m. ago Russian Strikes Knock Out More than Half of Ukraine Gas Production Ahead of Winter

Russian strikes in recent days have wiped out more than half of Ukraine’s domestic natural gas production, likely forcing the war-battered country to spend 1.9 billion euros ($2.2 billion) on fuel imports to survive the looming winter.

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1 hour ago Renewables Are Cheap. Why Aren’t People Seeing Their Bills Fall?

Octopus Energy went from a startup to 8 million customers in a decade. Chief Executive Officer Greg Jackson says markets made it possible, but those markets now need reform.

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2 h. ago Toronto house in nightmarish condition will still cost you $700,000

Toronto's housing market has seen some frightening listings over the years, but when it comes to 53 Highfield Rd., it's hard to tell whether the interiors or the price is scarier.In the heart of Leslieville, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom bungalow is on the market for $699,900 — "as is." In realtor-speak, that translates to enter if you dare.The living room. From the abandoned piano in the living room that may or may not be haunted to the half-ripped wallpaper curling off the walls, you'll need courage (and maybe some sage) just to step inside.The torn-out kitchen. The home has suffered water damage from cracked radiators; the kitchen cabinets and bathroom fixtures have been mostly torn out, and there are massive chunks of wall and ceiling missing.The basement. In short, the place looks like it's auditioning for a role in a low-budget horror flick.An aerial shot of the neighbourhood. Still, this spooky shell sits in one of the...

Economics

4 h. ago B.C. city councillor/social worker running for NDP leadership

OTTAWA — Tanille Johnston, a social worker and city councillor for Campbell River, B.C., has launched her bid for the federal NDP leadership. A news release says Johnston is the first Indigenous woman to seek the party’s top job and that she’s ready to bring “fresh energy and real progressive change” to the party and […]

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5 h. ago Weakened Priscilla nears Mexico’s Baja Peninsula as Tropical Storm Jerry churns in Atlantic

MIAMI — Priscilla lost its hurricane status Wednesday as it churned up Mexico’s western Pacific coast while Tropical Storm Jerry strengthened in the Atlantic on its approach to the Leeward Islands, forecasters said. Priscilla approached major hurricane status Tuesday before weakening to a tropical storm a day later with maximum sustained winds of about 65 […]

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5 h. ago B.C. bill that would have stopped doctors from providing puberty blockers defeated

The proposed bill would have also prevented the use of 'wrong pronouns' in schools and banned the use of public funds for gender transitions

Science

6 h. ago Vancouver council directs city staff to slash $100 million from next year's operating budget

Councillors from outside the majority ABC party expressed frustration at the lack of details available about the mayor's proposed spending cuts

Economics

6 h. ago MANDEL: Peeping Tom in Canada on student visa gets jail, not house arrest

International student Aswin Sajeevan pleaded guilty to four counts of voyeurism.

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6 h. ago Music industry asks MPs for action on unauthorized use of works by generative AI

OTTAWA — The music industry called on the government to take action Wednesday to address unauthorized use of music by generative AI systems, helping the industry move toward a licensing system. Representatives from music industry groups appeared before the House of Commons heritage committee, which is studying the effects of AI on creative industries. They […]

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7 h. ago Building faster, smarter: new report calls for a prefabricated housing strategy to accelerate affordability in BC

Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) Issues Report with policy recommendations for all levels of government to bring prefabricated housing into the mainstream SURREY, British Columbia, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FVREB is calling for bold action to unlock the potential of prefabricated and modular housing as one of the key solutions to British […]

Culture

8 h. ago Liberals table new border bill without contentious search powers for law enforcement

The Carney government is not giving up on the first, controversial version of the legislation, though

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8 h. ago Davies says budget support up to Carney after sharing NDP’s priorities

OTTAWA — Interim NDP Leader Don Davies says his party wants to see the coming budget offer more investment in health care, affordable non-market housing and projects that create unionized jobs. Speaking with reporters before question period Wednesday, Davies said he relayed the party’s priorities for the Nov. 4 federal budget to Prime Minister Mark […]

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8 h. ago RBC chief executive says too much of Canada’s economy put under ‘bubble wrap’

CALGARY — The chief executive of the country’s biggest bank says Canada needs to become less risk-averse if it is to prosper in the face of global trade upheaval. “We bubble wrap way too many things in this country because we’re afraid of making a mistake,” Royal Bank of Canada boss Dave McKay told a […]

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9 h. ago Liberals introduce second border bill as they look to pass some measures quickly

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has introduced a second border security bill that contains several measures from a bill tabled in June — provisions it hopes Parliament will pass soon. The government will still pursue passage of the first bill, which proposes giving authorities controversial new powers to search mail and access personal information. The […]

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9 h. ago Deachman: Barber, Lich sentencing ends another sorry chapter of the convoy

Ottawa can breathe a little easier now that it's over. The details of Tamara Lich and Chris Barber's house arrest are almost beside the point.

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9 h. ago ‘Robbed at syringe point’: Businesses, citizens fight street disorder in Smithers, B.C.

Caroline Marko doesn’t believe the small northwestern B.C. community has a housing or homeless problem, and said the fundamental issue is drugs.

Economics

10 h. ago Bill Burr répond à ses détracteurs après sa participation au controversé Festival d’humour de Riyad: «Je me fous de ce que disent ces hypocrites»

Critiqué de toutes parts pour avoir participé au Festival d’humour de Riyad, l’humoriste affirme n’en avoir rien à battre de ses détracteurs.

Culture

10 h. ago B.C. billionaire Chip Wilson fined $600 for polarizing election lawn sign

Lululemon billionaire Chip Wilson put up the sign, which Elections B.C. considers election advertising, before registering as a third-party sponsor

Politics

10 h. ago Liberals axe plan to let police get online data without warrant in new bill

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree introduced the new version of the legislation Wednesday following question period in the House of Commons.

Events

10 h. ago Liberals table new border bill separating plan for warrantless data demands

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree introduced the new version of the legislation Wednesday following question period in the House of Commons.

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