5 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

6 h. ago Oil prices tumble to a 5 month low on new Trump tariff threats

The price of oil tumbled to a 5 month low on Friday as global markets plunged following U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to greatly increase tariffs on Chinese imports.

Economics

6 h. ago Calgarians largely undecided and considering multiple candidates in mayor race: poll

With a week and a half to go until election day, new polling from Janet Brown Opinion Research shows Calgarians are considering multiple candidates for mayor.

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9 h. ago Trump threatens additional 100% tariffs as ‘very hostile’ China announces export restrictions

But Trump said he could retreat from his massive tariff escalation if the Chinese backed down from threatened restrictions on rare earth metals

Economics

12 h. ago Trump says no reason to meet Xi, threatens ‘massive’ China tariffs

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he no longer feels the need for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this month, slamming Beijing for hostile trade practices and threatening “massive” tariffs. In a lengthy and unexpected Truth Social post, Trump railed against China imposing export controls on rare earth minerals — a […]

Economics

13 h. ago Russia Ramps Up Strikes on Ukraine Energy After Offensive Stalls

Russia has intensified its air strikes on Ukrainian cities as part of a deliberate strategy to cripple the country’s energy system and demoralize its population after a summer offensive failed to gain traction.

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15 h. ago Vowing to ban commercial Airbnbs in Montreal, Martinez Ferrada says she'll fight 'private companies that pretend to be landlords'

Ensemble Montréal mayoral candidate did say she would allow citizens to rent out their primary residence on short-term rental platforms at any time of the year. 

Economics

17 h. ago Popular Asian destination hiking tourist tax and here's what Canadians will pay

Canadian travellers heading to Japan will soon face higher fees to stay in one of the country's most popular cities.Japan remains a popular destination for tourists from Canada. According to the Japan National Tourism Office of Toronto (JNTO), a record 580,000 Canadians visited Japan in 2024, representing a 36 per cent increase from the previous year.But if you're planning a trip to Kyoto, be prepared to pay a much higher accommodation tax in the coming months. The new rate will reach up to ¥10,000 (C$91.59) a night per person — the highest accommodation tax ever introduced in the country, reports The Asahi Shimbun. Kyoto first implemented the tax in October 2018 to help improve the city's infrastructure, and on Oct. 3, officials approved the steep hike that will take effect on March 1, 2026.Known for its Shinto shrines, gardens, and geisha culture, Kyoto has long been a popular destination for tourists. However, in recent years, t...

Society

17 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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17 h. ago Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for September, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 7.1 per cent in September. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, however, that the figures may fluctuate widely because they are based on small statistical samples. Here are the jobless rates last month by city (numbers from the […]

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21 h. ago Mrs. Thatcher to our Parliament: We have established a new orthodoxy

In this excerpt from her 1988 address to Canada's Parliament, Margaret Thatcher describes the policy changes that restored Britain's economy

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23 h. ago Citing unease over graft, Japan’s Komeito leaves the longstanding ruling coalition headed by the LDP

TOKYO (AP) — The head of Japan’s Komeito says it is leaving the ruling coalition headed by the Liberal Democratic Party due to concerns over corruption. The decision announced Friday by Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito deals a serious blow to the Liberal Democrats, who last weekend chose ultra-conservative lawmaker Sanae Takaichi as its leader. Takaichi […]

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28 h. ago China Carbon Prices Tumble to Lowest Since 2023 on Oversupply

Prices of Chinese carbon credits were at the lowest level in more than two years as the nation’s carryover rules triggered a sell-off.

Economics

33 h. ago Crucial chapters of city's past preserved with restoration of Calgary's Chinese cemetery

Project to clean up and repair deteriorating headstones and monuments took just over a year

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33 h. ago Day camps, athletic classes and ordinary Calgarians stepping up to help kids amid teachers' strike

To fill the days and make it easier for working parents, community clubs and the city have offered a variety of day camps and activities for kids to attend

Society

34 h. ago Chris Selley: ‘Birthright citizenship’ is an outdated concept

Arguments against ending it are based almost entirely on lazy economics, hypotheticals, or (especially recently) knee-jerk anti-Americanism

Economics

39 h. ago Enormous tower could soon rise high above lively Toronto pub

Plans to build a towering new landmark next to a lively Toronto pub, brewing behind the scenes since 2023, could soon become a reality.Developer Elysium has filed an application with the city to redevelop a site just west of Sherbourne St., spanning 164 through 168 Isabella St., currently home to a group of heritage homes dating back to the late 1800s, and right next door to Gabby's Isabella Hotel location.Elysium purchased the buildings in mid-2023 and has since embarked on a plan to incorporate them into the base of an enormous 69-storey rental tower featuring an impressive design from architects Studio JCI.The project team announced its intention to redevelop the site last year, noting that the new tower planned for the property would preserve the existing heritage-listed 1887-1888-built John Holderness House (164 Isabella) and Henry J. Larkin House (166 Isabella), as well as the heritage-designated J. Bedford House at 168 Isabella, also constructed in 1887.Elysium, in partne...

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39 h. ago Frost already landing in Ontario and here's the latest winter weather forecast

Citizens of Toronto and elsewhere in Ontario are on the lookout for the first frosts of the season this week as temperatures drop from the summery near-30s we saw in recent days to figures far more October-appropriate.Environment Canada issued frost advisories for GTA locales such as Vaughan, Markham, Newmarket and Richmond Hill on Wednesday, warning that thermometers were set to creep below the zero-degree point overnight into Thursday morning, and again Thursday night into Friday.While those in rural areas are bundling up any sensitive outdoor plants due to the sudden shift in weather, here in the city, Toronto Pearson International Airport has officially started de-icing some outgoing flights for the first time since last winter.If you love autumn, this settling-in of the spookiest, most colourful season of the year is likely great news. But, it may also have you wondering what's on deck, meteorologically, as we move toward the end of the year.Accordi...

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41 h. ago Prime Minister Carney says next 48 hours crucial in Gaza peace process

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is urging all parties involved in the U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan to follow through. Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a plan that would pause the fighting and see Hamas release the 20 living hostages while Israel pulls troops back to an agreed-upon […]

Politics

41 h. ago Tomb of former French justice minister defaced before Pantheon ceremony

PARIS (AP) — The tomb of former French justice minister Robert Badinter, who is set to be inducted into the country’s Pantheon national monument Thursday, was vandalized in a cemetery close to Paris, officials said. Badinter, who died last year at age 95, spearheaded the drive to abolish France’s death penalty, campaigned against antisemitism and […]

Politics