2 h. ago Residential school buildings demolished on B.C. island, survivor says it’s a new chapter

Survivors of the Christie Indian Residential School were invited to Meares Island, off the coast of Tofino, to witness the destruction of the site's remaining buildings.

Society

5 h. ago WARMINGTON: Proverbial cannon shot directed at Jewish students on Guelph campus

University of Guelph officials determined painting the famous Old Jeremiah cannon in Palestinian colours on Oct. 7 violated school policies

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6 h. ago Former ‘ER’ and ‘Doctor Who’ star Alex Kingston reveals womb cancer diagnosis

After not feeling right for years, she advises women not to ignore any warning signs their bodies are telling them

Science

7 h. ago Here's how educational assistants and support staff might be impacted by the provincewide teachers' strike

While thousands of Alberta teachers enter Day 4 of a provincewide strike, many support staff and educational assistants continue to work as normal, according to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The union said so far only two school boards have given layoff notice to its members, but warned more could come if the […]

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8 h. ago Ottawa police seize more magic mushrooms and cash in second raid on site in two days

Police seized a quantity of magic mushrooms and cash on Thursday at a Montreal Road location.

Events

9 h. ago WARMINGTON: Saying no ‘ill intent,’ principal apologizes for Arabic O Canada played on Oct. 7

Earl Haig Secondary School also did realize that one of their own past students was none other than one of the hostages slain by Hamas

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10 h. ago Aritzia’s shift to handle all American orders from Ohio sets it up to handle the U.S. removing its de minimis rule

The loophole allowed for duty-free shipments to the U.S. for packages valued at less than US$800

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10 h. ago Chicago schools handing out leaflets amid ICE raids: ‘Know your rights’

Amid ICE raids in Chicago, some local schools have begun handing out leaflets to students saying "Defend your rights under the threat of occupation."

Society

10 h. ago Toronto principal apologizes after high school played O Canada in Arabic on October 7 anniversary

'This was not done with any ill intent,' said Steve Yee of Earl Haig Secondary School

Society

11 h. ago Judge blocks National Guard from Chicago, troops begin patrols in Memphis

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul called the outcome 'a victory for the rule of law.'

Society

13 h. ago Toews returns to NHL with hometown Jets after being out 2 seasons with long COVID

The spotlight was on Jonathan Toews when the Winnipeg Jets skated onto the ice for their season opener against Dallas on Thursday night.

Science

13 h. ago Here Are The Winners and Losers of Malaysia’s 2026 Spending Plan

Malaysia’s consumption and tourism-related companies are set to get a boost as the government increases cash handouts to cushion the impact of higher cost of living on citizens.

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14 h. ago Curling Canada looks to turn Olympic buzz into new brooms on the ice

The largest audience for curling happens every four years, but in a window when Canadian clubs are four to five weeks from closing for the season. Curling Canada is urging clubs across the country to capitalize on the Olympic bump with a “Grow The Game” campaign. The organization hopes that the 2026 Olympic Games in […]

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14 h. ago Carney previews items in budget, including school food program, automatic tax filing

OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency will prepare pre-filled tax returns for more low-income people with simple tax situations to ensure they get access to benefit programs. That’s one of a number of programs Prime Minister Mark Carney said today will be included in the upcoming federal budget. The CRA already runs an automatic filing […]

Society

14 h. ago The Right Chemistry: The deadly differences between poisons, toxins and venoms

if you bite it and you die, it’s poisonous. If it bites you and you die, it’s venomous.

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15 h. ago ANALYSIS: Will Jets, other Canadian teams make NHL playoffs?

If you include the Olympics, what we are witnessing right now just might be the golden era for hockey and for the National Hockey League in Canada.

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15 h. ago PHOTOS: South vs. St. Thomas Aquinas, TVRA high school football

South Collegiate played St. Thomas Aquinas in TVRA high school junior football at west-end STA’s field on Thursday. Photos by LFP’s Derek Ruttan druttan@postmedia.com

Society

15 h. ago Opinion: Setting the record straight on Alberta’s independent school funding

Don Braid’s Oct. 7 column claims the Alberta government is showering private schools with money while public education falls behind. That’s not what’s happening. Let me explain. In Alberta, these schools are called independent schools, and any independent school that receives even a single dollar of public funding must, by legislation, be a not-for-profit organization. […]

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15 h. ago Opinion: A teacher saved my son's life: Classrooms shouldn't depend on heroes

In Grade 9, my son’s teacher saved his life. It was two years after the pandemic and my son was in the midst of a mental-health crisis. I couldn’t get him to school. He was having panic attacks, paralyzed by anxiety, and sharing thoughts no parent ever wants to hear. I was desperate, exhausted and […]

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15 h. ago ‘A big mess’: Expert, parents criticize Alberta tool kit for students during strike

An education expert is criticizing online lessons the Alberta government has curated for students during a provincewide teachers strike as "incoherent."

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