1 hour ago Special needs students face special impact during Alberta teachers strike

The Alberta government is offering more financial support for families of special needs children during the teachers strikes. Parents say they were hoping for more than money.

Other

6 h. ago USask Huskies look to put Canada West women’s hockey playoff miss in the rearview

Falling short of expectations with just five wins last season, the University of Saskatchewan Huskies women's hockey team looks to return to the program standard in 2025-26.

Sport

8 h. ago Toronto woman charged with additional distraction theft targeting elderly victims

A Toronto woman charged last month with distraction theft allegedly targeting elderly victims faces additional charges tied to another incident in North York. Toronto Police said officers responded on July 27 around 6 p.m. to a call for a theft in the Lawrence Ave. W.-Black Creek Dr. area. Police alleged the suspect operated as part […]

Events

10 h. ago Carney government under pressure to pick a side in dicey pipeline fight

Premier Danielle Smith expects Prime Minister Mark Carney to ‘act decisively’ in support of Alberta’s pipeline to the B.C. coast

Politics

10 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

10 h. ago More chaos for Ontario Health at Home workers as employer reverses freeze on their return to work order less than a day after announcing it was on hold

TORONTO — Yesterday, Ontario Health at Home announced that it was reconsidering the timeline for its four-day-a-week return-to-office plan — a clear response to the growing pressure from CUPE members who spoke out together. But less than 24 hours later, at 2 p.m. today, the employer issued another memo reversing course and announcing that staff […]

Society

11 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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14 h. ago Broadwood Partners Issues Letter to STAAR Surgical’s Board Questioning Its Diligence in Rush to Reaffirm Support for Alcon Sale

Raises Concerns About Whether the Board Fulfilled Its Fiduciary Duty of Care in Doubling Down on Its Commitment to Proposed Transaction Renewed Support Comes After Stunning Revelation STAAR CEO and Chair Failed to Disclose Inbound Interest in Acquiring the Company to Rest of Board NEW YORK — Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, “Broadwood”) […]

Economics

14 h. ago Textron Aviation Enhances Parts Shipment Visibility With Sensos Smart Labels Technology

WICHITA, Kan. — Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced the integration of Sensos Smart Labels into its parts distribution process, offering customers the option of enhanced visibility and real-time tracking of their parts shipments. The new capability is part of Textron Aviation’s ongoing investment in digital tools and customer support […]

Culture

16 h. ago Striking Ontario college support workers' union asks province back to the table

After almost a month on the picket lines, OPSEU says it has sent 'comprehensive package with a pathway to settlement' to the employer.

Society

16 h. ago CFI investments will equip researchers to advance national priorities and build prosperity

$134 million in research infrastructure support will strengthen Canada’s innovation capacity OTTAWA Ontario, Oct. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the Government of Canada announced nearly $134 million through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support research infrastructure projects at 63 postsecondary institutions across the country. These strategic investments come at a time of […]

Society

18 h. ago You could win cash prizes this fall just by shopping local in Toronto

From indulging in a little retail therapy to picking up your everyday essentials or getting a head start on holiday shopping, Toronto’s CityPlace and Fort York BIA offers no shortage of fantastic local businesses to explore.This fall, the beloved neighbourhood is upping the ante with something special — a chance for shoppers to win sweet cash prizes.Community celebrationsWith the support of the City of Toronto's Transit Construction Mitigation Fund and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, the CityPlace and Fort York BIA recently hosted the Community Canvas and Culture Fest — which celebrated art, culture, fitness, and community spirit across several days in early October.On Oct. 1, award-winning multidisciplinary artist Ben Johnston unveiled a large-scale ground mural in the heart of CityPlace and Fort York on the concrete plaza at Canoe Landing Park. The mural consists of large, colourful letters arranged together to spe...

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18 h. ago Sickening Pickton pig farm replay in horrific South African double murder

A macabre replay of the sinister serial slayings of pig farmer Robert Pickton is unfolding in a courtroom a world away. South African farmer Zachariah Johannes Olivier and his friend William Musora are on trial for the horrific murders of Maria Makgato, 45, and Lucia Ndlovu, 34. The two women were killed while allegedly looking […]

Events

18 h. ago Bitfarms Converts Macquarie Debt Facility to $300M Project Financing and Draws Additional $50M to Accelerate HPC/AI Development at Panther Creek Campus

-$300 million facility to fund Phase 1 of Panther Creek data center development with energization expected by YE 2026--On track to break ground on Panther Creek data center in Q4 2025- This news release constitutes a “designated news release” for the purposes of the Company’s second amended and restated prospectus supplement dated December 17, 2024, […]

Economics

18 h. ago Four women choreographers reimagine the work of Russian dancer Vaslav Nijinsky for Alberta Ballet

In 1912, a new ballet called L’Apres-midi d’un Faune, or Afternoon of a Faun, was launched in Paris. It was a 12-minute work by the young and troubled Russian dancer/choreographer Vaslav Nijinsky that involved a faun flirting with nymphs. Paris audiences were at first confused and later outraged by the piece. Nijinsky’s movements had little […]

Other

19 h. ago Surrey the latest B.C. city to enter the health care arena with plan for two clinics

Despite criticism it's letting the provincial government off the hook, Surrey plans to recruit doctors by covering some administrative costs

Science

20 h. ago Celestica Introduces New Family of 1.6TbE Data Center Switches to Power AI/ML Clusters

TORONTO, Oct. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Celestica Inc. (TSX: CLS) (NYSE: CLS), a leader in design, manufacturing, supply chain and platform solutions for the world’s most innovative companies, today introduced two new 1.6TbE data center switches, the DS6000 and DS6001. These advanced switches are engineered to support high-bandwidth, AI/ML data center applications. Celestica plans […]

Other

20 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 […]

Other

20 h. ago Top Edmonton chefs back calls to reform Alberta's food inspection system

Chefs in some of Edmonton's premier eateries are opening up about how hard they work to keep a clean kitchen, and explain why they support introducing a more transparent inspection system

Society

20 h. ago Companies Are Paying Record Sums to Develop Geothermal Energy

Support from the Trump administration, rising energy demand and cheaper drilling methods are boosting lease prices of US public land for geothermal development.

Sport