6 h. ago Neighbours, police concerned after Maple Ridge home shot at twice in past few weeks

Ridge Meadows RCMP said around 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday, they received a report of several shots fired at the home in the 12400 block of 266th Street.

Events

6 h. ago Minister ‘closely monitoring’ crisis at Kelowna hospital as more parents express concerns

BC's health minister told Global News Wednesday she takes the doctors' concerns very seriously and is closely monitoring the situation at KGH.

Politics

6 h. ago Hundreds of groups call on Ottawa to scrap border bill over privacy, rights concerns

OTTAWA — More than 300 civil society organizations are calling on the Liberal government to withdraw its new border bill, saying the legislation threatens liberties, refugee and migrant rights and the privacy of all Canadians. Representatives of four major coalitions held a news conference Wednesday to ramp up pressure on Ottawa to scrap the proposed […]

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7 h. ago U.S. resumes student visa applications under new social media vetting rules

The Trump administration said consular officers will be on the lookout for social media posts and messages that could be deemed hostile to the United States.

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10 h. ago Après plus de 40 ans d'absence: Ashton ouvrira une succursale dans la région de Montréal

La bannière Ashton se transporte à l’ouest de l’autoroute 40, avec l’ouverture d'un restaurant aux Premium Outlets Montréal à Mirabel, à l'automne.

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12 h. ago Why QB Dru Brown's status might be least of Ottawa Redblacks concerns in CFL's Week 3

The Ottawa Redblacks are being cautious with Dru Brown, but it looks like their No. 1 quarterback will return for Saturday afternoon’s game at McMahon Stadium against the undefeated Calgary Stampeders. And history suggests that would be good news for the Redblacks. Brown, who watched from afar as the Redblacks suffered a 39-18 pounding from […]

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12 h. ago Who will be the Ottawa Redblacks QB this week and why it might be the least of their concerns

Just when it looked like Dru Brown would be returning as the Ottawa Redblacks quarterback this week, all bets are suddenly off. Brown, a limited participant when the team returned to work in preparation for Saturday’s game in Calgary against the Stampeders, stepped back at Wednesday’s practice while Dustin Crum was given first-team reps. Afterwards, […]

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13 h. ago Toronto brewery shares touching goodbye message ahead of closure

A local Toronto brewery that was a neighbourhood staple just announced that it'll soon be closing down for good.The first time I was brought to Riverside's Saulter Street Brewery, I was fairly certain that the friend who invited me was attempting to kidnap me.Located down an alley off Queen Street East, through a parking lot and down another alley, I don't think my concerns were entirely baseless, but upon entering the cozy space, bedecked with barrels and fermenters, boardgames and a surprisingly large number of patrons for a Tuesday afternoon, I knew it was something special.I'm not the only person who feels that way about Saulter Street Brewery. Over the past eight years, they've become a neighbourhood beacon, both for those in the know and the brave souls willing to follow a single sidewalk sandwich board pointing down the alley.All of their brews, which range from ales to howlers, are made in-house and are also stocked on the shelves at the LCBO, but, if you...

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14 h. ago Oil Falls in Turbulent Trading Amid Concerns War Will Escalate

Oil swung in a turbulent session amid speculation the US may join the Middle East conflict, with traders focused on flows through the region’s vital shipping chokepoint.

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14 h. ago Élection serrée dans Terrebonne: aucune décision ne sera rendue avant l’automne

Il faudra attendre l’automne avant d’avoir une décision de la cour concernant l’élection extrêmement serrée dans la circonscription de Terrebonne.

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16 h. ago Immigration Curb Slashes Canada Population Growth Rate to Zero

Tighter immigration rules have cut off the fuel from the Canadian population growth engine.

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18 h. ago If you missed these new Calgary eateries, now's the time to try them

We’re halfway through 2025 and, while the explosion in new restaurants has slowed somewhat, we thought we’d summarize some worth trying. Our food writer, Elizabeth Chorney-Booth, has covered all of them, so this is just a sample of some of her picks. Keep watching these pages weekly to see what else she uncovers for the […]

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23 h. ago European Gas Rises for Sixth Day With Hormuz Traffic in Focus

European natural gas prices extended gains for a sixth day, the longest streak in almost four weeks, as the conflict between Israel and Iran raises concerns over vessel traffic via the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy trade route.

Economics

28 h. ago Downtown Eastside restaurateur says he could make more dealing drugs on the street

The owner of a Downtown Eastside bistro who has been beset by street crime says ironically, he's been told he could make more money selling drugs on the street.

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29 h. ago Kelowna hospital ER physicians “deeply offended” by head of Interior Health’s statement

Interior Health CEO Susan Brown wrote an op-ed saying she has heard the concerns of health-care workers but has also seen behaviour "not in alignment with the values of IH."

Science

31 h. ago Edmonton council votes to reduce maximum homes on RS zone lots to six from eight

"I have heard concerns from Edmontonians around mid-block eight units, and them perceiving that to be too much density."

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32 h. ago Premier Eby says he will not ask B.C. Ferries to reconsider contract with Chinese state

The ferry provider announced last week it was giving a contract for four new ships to Weihai Shipyards, sparking concerns from province.

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33 h. ago ‘Deception and coercion’: Ontario men charged in labour trafficking case at sushi restaurant

Two Oakville men face trafficking and assault charges after police received a report of Mexican workers being exploited at a local sushi restaurant.

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33 h. ago Premier David Eby to ask PM to declare Bishnoi gang a terrorist group

Eby says it’s an issue of huge concern in B.C., but also in Alberta and Ontario, where gangs from India are operating.

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33 h. ago Premier David Eby to ask PM to declare India's Bishnoi gang a terrorist group

Eby says it’s an issue of huge concern in B.C., but also in Alberta and Ontario, where gangs from India are operating.

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