68 m. ago Failed New Mexico candidate gets 80 years after shootings at officials’ homes

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A failed political candidate was sentenced to 80 years in federal prison Wednesday for his convictions in a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of state and local lawmakers in Albuquerque in the aftermath of the 2020 election. A jury convicted former Republican candidate Solomon Pena earlier this year of conspiracy, […]

Events

4 h. ago GOLDSTEIN: Carney’s energy minister makes business case for natural gas

Federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson says he “knows there are buyers” for Canada’s liquified natural gas (LNG) globally, quite the change in emphasis from former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s argument there was no business case for such projects. “What I can tell you from the conversations that the prime minister has been […]

Politics

4 h. ago 'Would we be in a safer community?': Edmonton moves forward on affordable and supportive housing amid public debate

"These are private, barrier-free homes, staffed 24 hours a day by trained health care professionals, licensed practical nurses, healthcare aides"

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4 h. ago Calgary man, 68, charged with 3 counts of voyeurism after investigation

Calgary police have charged a 68-year-old Calgary man accused of taking hundreds of intimate photos and videos of women without their consent while they were staying at his home.

Economics

6 h. ago Alaska city avoids record flooding from glacier dam thanks to new barriers

There were no damage reports in Juneau similar to the last two years, when flooding was rampant and some homes washed away by water released by the Mendenhall Glacier ice dam.

Sport

6 h. ago What the Whitecaps can expect from new superstar Thomas Müller

The Raumdeuter is now a Whitecap. He landed Wednesday in his new home. His vibrant personality matches his playing style

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6 h. ago Calgary homeowners who don’t control dangerous foxtail weed could face $500 fine

Calgary homeowners who fail to remove a potentially dangerous weed for dogs from their property could be slapped with a $500 fine.

Economics

8 h. ago 'Very stressful': Southern Alberta farmers say China's tariff on Canadian canola seed creates price uncertainty

Starting Thursday, China says it's placing a 75.8-per-cent levy on canola seed

Economics

8 h. ago No need to panic, but West Nile threat very real, Manitoba health expert says

Health experts say a confirmed case of West Nile Virus is connected to someone who travelled outside of Manitoba, but that doesn't mean there won't be homegrown cases this summer.

Science

8 h. ago Property Watch: Five B.C. towns where you can still buy a house for $500,000

Including Vernon, Prince George, Cranbrook, Castlegar and Prince Rupert

Economics

9 h. ago Cops seek man accused of indecent acts in front of Oakville homes

Halton Regional Police cops are trying to identify a man accused of committing indecent acts while facing doorbell cameras in Oakville earlier this week.  Police said the suspect rang the doorbell of at least two homes on Monday on Pelee Blvd. When no one answered, cops alleged that he committed an indecent act while facing […]

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10 h. ago Oklahoma City Thunder’s Lu Dort to have NBA title parade in Montreal next week

The Larry O’Brien Trophy will be in Montreal next week. Lu Dort, who won an NBA championship in June with the Oklahoma City Thunder alongside fellow Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, will have a two-day celebration in his home city. On Aug. 20, Dort will be accepting a special invitation from Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante to City […]

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10 h. ago Metro navigates tariff headwinds with supplier deals, posts 9% profit growth

Grocer said 20% of vendor price increase requests were tariff related

Economics

11 h. ago HUNTER: ‘Brutal and vicious’ GTA killer who butchered wife dies in prison

Nelson Tayongtong is on the night train to hell. The 52-year-old former Toronto man pegged out of this life in a B.C. prison. Officials said it was natural causes, likely a stroke. And the world is a much better place without him. On Sept. 8, 2012, Tayontong attacked his wife, Aicha Saludares, in their Mississauga […]

Events

11 h. ago LAU: Toronto taxpayers should demand better of city’s homelessness services

According to a recent City of Toronto report, in October 2024, there were an estimated 15,400 people experiencing homelessness in the city — more than double the approximately 7,300 homeless in April 2021. Of the homeless population, about 80% stay in city-administered sites, 10% in provincially-administered sites, and 10% outdoors. Homelessness and poverty are significant […]

Economics

13 h. ago These are the features that homebuyers in Canada say are their biggest dealbreakers

There are many factors Canadian homebuyers need to consider when it comes to making the big purchase.Sometimes, the decision comes down to budget; other times, it comes down to checking off all of the amenities on your wishlist.When it comes to dealbreakers for Canadian homebuyers, a new Leger survey commissioned by RE/MAX Canada found that what's on the outside might matter more than what's on the inside.The survey found that prospective homebuyers are judging listings based on curb appeal and the state of the neighbourhood even before they stop inside the home."While the home is the ultimate goal for buyers, the neighbouring properties and surrounding community often say a lot about what life might be like there for you, as a resident," said Don Kottick, president of RE/MAX Canada."Not all homebuyers are able or willing to see past a rough exterior to find properties with potential, and something like an unkempt streetscape could be their sign...

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13 h. ago Condo Smarts: Buyer beware of small strata that operates casually

Strata says no need to comply with the act

Culture

14 h. ago Farms and Fuels Alliance Celebrates Ontario Government’s Commitment to Homegrown Ethanol Industry and Rural Jobs

OTTAWA, Ontario — The Farms and Fuels Alliance ( FFA) today applauded the Ontario government’s decision to introduce Canadian content requirements to ethanol, a critical move that will strengthen the province’s agricultural sector, secure thousands of Ontario jobs, and ensure a continued sustainable environmental future due to Canada’s homegrown biofuel industry. “We’re pleased that Ontario […]

Politics

15 h. ago Around 20,000 under wildfire evacuation alert in Newfoundland and Labrador

About 5,400 residents in two areas of St. John's were told on Tuesday to be ready to leave their homes at a moment's notice due to wildfires. 

Events

15 h. ago Campbellford Memorial Hospital’s New Homecare Program Frees up 14.5 Hospital Bed

CAMPBELLFORD, Ontario — Rural hospitals across Ontario face exponential challenges: patients arriving in Emergency Departments when alternative care options would be more suitable, and patients remaining hospitalized longer than medically necessary due to limited home care and long-term care support in rural areas. Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) is taking proactive steps to address these issues […]

Science