91 m. ago B.C. judge rules evidence not needed in lawsuit against Pickton’s brother

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has rejected a bid by a plaintiff in a civil lawsuit against serial killer Robert Pickton and his brother to stop police from sending evidence found at the killer’s pig farm to the BC Coroners Service. The court ruling handed down Friday says Sarah Jean de Vries is a […]

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3 h. ago RCMP probing death of woman on international flight diverted to Yellowknife

YELLOWKNIFE — RCMP in the Northwest Territories are investigating after the death of a passenger on an international flight that had to be diverted to Yellowknife. Mounties say they were told Sunday morning that Flight KLM601 landed at Yellowknife Airport because a passenger had become unresponsive. Police say a 34-year-old woman died in hospital, but […]

Society

3 h. ago Man suffers serious injuries when pickup crashes in Mississippi Mills Township

The driver was taken to a regional trauma centre with what police described as "serious but non-life-threatening injuries".

Events

4 h. ago Teen charged after student allegedly threatened at high school

The incident happened Monday morning at F.E. Madill secondary school in Wingham, police say.

Society

4 h. ago Shots fired at Surrey police station in Whalley, area closed to public

All pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the area has been closed off and everyone is encouraged to take alternate routes. It is unknown how long the closures will last.

Events

4 h. ago Lomiko Metals Announces Closing of the First Tranche of the Hard Dollar Financing

MONTREAL — Lomiko Metals Inc. (TSX.V: LMR) (“Lomiko” or the “Company”) announces that it will apply to the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) for approval to close the first tranche of the hard dollar financing for total proceeds of $650,000. The Company anticipates issuing 6,500,000 common shares at $0.10, along with a half warrant exercisable for […]

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5 h. ago Track coach who abused Edmonton teens in '70s sentenced to six years in prison

Warning: this story contains details some readers may find disturbing.  A one-time star of the Canadian track and field world was led away to begin a prison sentence Monday nearly 50 years after he sexually abused three young athletes under his care. Thomas Kenneth Porter, 77, was sentenced to six years in prison months after […]

Events

5 h. ago Woman dead after being pinned under TTC bus in Etobicoke: Cops

Police said an elderly woman has died after being pinned under a TTC bus in Etobicoke. Toronto Police responded to the incident shortly after 1:15 p.m. in the bus bay area of Royal York Station at Royal York Rd. and Bloor St. W. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Paramedics said one other […]

Events

5 h. ago Gunman charged after shot allegedly fired in direction of victim: Cops

An argument allegedly boiled over into gunplay as police say an armed man fired in the direction of his adversary. Toronto Police said officers responded shortly after 8 p.m. on Sept. 21 to a call in the Lake Shore Blvd.-Islington Ave. area. Police alleged officers arrested a man who was in possession of a loaded […]

Events

5 h. ago PrairieSky Royalty Announces Conference Call for Q3 2025 Results

CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PrairieSky will release its Q3 2025 results on Monday, October 20, 2025 after markets close. The news release detailing PrairieSky’s Q3 2025 results will provide operating and financial information. Financial statements along with management’s discussion and analysis will be available on PrairieSky’s website at www.prairiesky.com and on SEDAR+ […]

Culture

5 h. ago Nutrien Announces Release Dates for Third Quarter 2025 Results and Conference Call

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — Nutrien Ltd. (TSX and NYSE: NTR) announced today plans to release third quarter 2025 results after market close on Wednesday, November 5. Nutrien will host a conference call to discuss its results and outlook at 10:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, November 6. Investors can access the call by dialing 1-800-990-2777 or 1-416-855-9085 […]

Culture

6 h. ago Capstone Copper to Release Third Quarter Results on October 30, 2025

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Capstone Copper Corp. (“Capstone” or the “Company”) (TSX:CS) (ASX:CSC) will release its 2025 third quarter (“Q3 2025”) results on Thursday, October 30, 2025 after market close. The announcement will be followed by an investor conference call the same day at 5:00pm Eastern Time / 2:00pm Pacific Time (Friday, October 31, 2025, […]

Culture

6 h. ago Cops investigate ‘suspicious’ fire at Toronto mushroom dispensary

Police are investigating after a “suspicious” fire at an Annex-area mushroom dispensary, called Shroomyz. Toronto Police and fire responded to the blaze in the store — located at  Bloor St.-Brunswick Ave. — around 5:05 a.m. Monday. The store was closed an no injuries were reported. In August, the same store was hit by a vehicle […]

Events

6 h. ago Small business group warns of impact from Alberta teachers' strike

"When employees are forced to stay home to care for children during work hours, productivity drops, and in many cases, so do sales," stated Kayode Southwood, a CFIB policy analyst

Economics

6 h. ago Sherritt Provides Notice of Third Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO — Sherritt International Corporation (“Sherritt” or the “Corporation”) (TSX:S) will release its third quarter 2025 results after market close on November 5, 2025. Senior management will host a conference call and webcast on November 6, 2025 at 10:00 am […]

Culture

7 h. ago Toronto ice cream shop is closing down after less than a year

A Toronto ice cream shop that took over for one of the city's best is closing permanently after less than a year in business.It was a loss for the ages, back in late October of 2024, when Moss Park's Creamery X announced it would be closing down for good.The ice cream shop, located at the, shall we say, colourful intersection of Queen and Jarvis, gained a major reputation during its short-and-sweet four-year run thanks to its next-level flavours, which included a selection of vegan and gluten-free ice creams.The shop officially closed at the end of October last year and was instantaneously replaced by a new, but deeply similar venture, Pink Elephant Creamery. There's good reason for why, exactly, the two ice cream shops were so similar.Upon the transfer of ownership from Creamery X to Pink Elephant, all of Creamery X's award-winning recipes were transferred to Urvin. It was a great deal for Creamery X's enthusiastic local fanbase, who would still be abl...

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7 h. ago Delta councillor calls for public health emergency over hospital ER closures

Over the weekend, Delta Hospital's emergency department shut down for the fourth time this year. It was closed for 12 hours overnight on Saturday due to a lack of doctors.

Science

8 h. ago Woman, 77, in critical condition after being struck by car in downtown Montreal

Montreal police say the pedestrian was struck around 10:30 a.m. when a driver heading east on René-Lévesque Blvd. made a right turn onto Atwater Ave.

Transport

8 h. ago Mark Norman: New defence procurement agency helps, but more needs to be done to secure Canada

Opinion: There are two important policy changes necessary for this opportunity to be fully realized

Events

9 h. ago YMCA expands child care and day camps to support Central and Northern Alberta families during teachers’ strike

Charity organization steps up to help parents and ignite the potential of children and youth across Central and Northern Alberta EDMONTON, Alberta and FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta and GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alberta and RED DEER, Alberta, Oct. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As teachers across Alberta begin strike action, YMCA of Northern Alberta has expanded its programs to […]

Transport