21 h. ago Sisters in Spirit pay tribute to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

At the corner of 3rd Street and 8th Avenue in downtown Calgary, a group of men and women gathered on Saturday morning. Many greeted each other with warm hugs and embraces, lighthearted quips and chatter only possible among those who consider each other old friends. But the air felt heavy and the clouds hung grey […]

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35 h. ago Freed: A customer service agent treated me like a person, and it changed my whole experience

My unusually personal banter with a friendly call-centre agent was a breath of fresh air in our growingly no-contact society.

Economics

35 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Woman’s course language doesn’t sit well with longtime friend

DEAR ABBY: When my lifelong friend “Cheryl” and I would talk once a week to catch up with each other’s lives, she’d describe her other friends’ woes in a really animated way, including a loud voice and extremely vulgar words about those friends. She even talked about her recently departed mother this way. Her mother […]

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41 h. ago Ontario once had very bizarre McDonald's locations but they're gone forever

Although most McDonald's locations in Ontario look nearly identical today — with their grey exteriors and red columns topped with the chain's famous golden arches — some outlets had their own distinct quirky character throughout the 1970s and 1990s. As franchise owners worked to set their locations apart from others, many experienced unusual features that have since disappeared, including attached train cabooses to host birthday parties, and even one with a gas station built beneath it. For those who grew up in Ontario during the late 20th century, the sight of a bright red caboose beside your local McDonald's was a staple of childhood. Franchise owners across the province, from Chatham to Stratford, Barrie to Owen Sound, and Orangeville to Mississauga, converted former railway cars into dining rooms and play areas, and birthday party rooms. A McDonald's caboose restaurant in Chatham, Ont., in 1985. Photo: Don McQueen/Old Ont...

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50 h. ago Border woes ease after IT outage, but truckers still facing delays, Winnipeg driver says

Winnipeg truck driver Don Taylor got the OK to cross the border Friday, after having been stuck in Fargo, N.D., since Wednesday, but other drivers haven't been quite so lucky.

Transport

55 h. ago Two victims of Manchester synagogue attack accidentally shot by the police, authorities say

One of the victims caught in the crossfires died while the other sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is recovering in hospital

Events

60 h. ago LILLEY: Eglinton Crosstown continues tradition of missing deadlines

Final testing phase supposed to start this week, but still on hold as LRT system nears 14 years of construction

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64 h. ago Australia’s Flagship Renewable Project Stumbles On Rising Costs

Australia’s multibillion-dollar plan to turn its tallest mountain range into a giant pumped-hydro battery faces new roadblocks due to mounting costs and missed productivity targets.

Economics

69 h. ago Video: Port Coquitlam man chased by coyotes in terrifying encounter

Port Coquitlam residents are on edge following a recent pair of coyote encounters in a busy neighbourhood park.

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3 d. ago The Home Front: Architecture takes centre stage in Coquitlam this fall

TriCity Pavilion welcomes the world’s largest design film festival

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3 d. ago Calgary artist explores dreams, nightmares, doom and hope with In the Garden

Erik Olson’s 2021 oil on canvas Kreuzkerrenech (The Crossroads) is a scene of chaos. There is a screaming woman with a murder of crows swarming around her. Blurred German shepherds hover at the edges of the painting, overtaken by anxiety or menace of both. A small shadowy figure darkens a door and flames shoot out […]

Culture

3 d. ago Cross Canada VW Van Tour Will Raise Awareness For Importance Of Natural Health Products

ST. ALBERT, Alberta, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shawn Buckley can best be described as a man on a mission, with an important message to deliver. And he is delivering that message via a 1985 Volkswagen van. The vehicle is the fun part. But the message Shawn is delivering is very serious. Buckley, a lawyer, […]

Economics

3 d. ago BTCC Exchange Crosses 10 Million Users: Head of Operations Alex Hung on Building for the Long Term

A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. VILNIUS, Lithuania, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTCC, one of the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchanges, has surpassed 10 million users globally. At TOKEN2049 Singapore, Alex Hung, Head of Operations at BTCC, discussed the milestone and outlined the exchange’s strategic vision for […]

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4 d. ago LILLEY: Carney continues to fail in dealing with Trump as promised

Job losses are mounting, plants are closing and Carney's team isn't having serious talks with Washington.

Transport

4 d. ago U.S. travel just got much more expensive for some Canadians thanks to new fee

For some people in Canada, travelling to the U.S. has become significantly more expensive as the new Visa Integrity Fee takes effect this month.On Oct. 1, the U.S. government introduced the Visa Integrity Fee, which affects non-citizens in Canada who require a visa to travel to the U.S. Under President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law. Non-immigrants travelling to the U.S. will have to pay a fee of US$250 or C$348.40. However, it's up to the Secretary of Homeland Security to determine the final amount.In July, we contacted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about the fee."President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill provides the necessary policies and resources to restore integrity in our nation's immigration system," a spokesperson stated in an email. "The Visa Integrity Fee requires cross-agency coordination before implementation."We have reached out to DHS to confirm the final amount.Permane...

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4 d. ago Montreal West delays upgrade to risky train crossing after no companies bid

The Westminster Ave. crossing is a busy, complex intersection used heavily by cars, trains and pedestrians.

Economics

5 d. ago Eglinton Crosstown LRT looks set to begin final testing phase this week

Metrolinx said it hoped to begin a long-awaited, final testing phase sometime this week, although details remain scarce.

Sport

5 d. ago Shopify jumps 6% after it inks OpenAI deal for over one million merchants to sell on ChatGPT

Canadian e-commerce giant says the agreement will boost its merchants’ visibility

Economics

5 d. ago WATCH: Improving workplace wellness is a marathon, not a sprint

Looking at the ground we've covered so far — and where we’re headed — with the Vitality Alberta: Work Well series

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5 d. ago Handan Dao: A Living Museum of Chinese Idioms Where Millennial History Unfolds

HANDAN, China, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — From October 1 to 8, 2025, the Handan City Industrial Investment Group will present the “Myriad Performances & Cultural Festival” at Handan Dao, centered on an “all-scenario immersive, round-the-clock performances” concept. The event will feature a continuous rotation of diverse performances, including 15 captivating programs such as crosstalk, war […]

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