43 m. ago Pakistan’s monsoon flooding death toll rises to 220 as forecasters warn of more rain to come

BUNER, Pakistan (AP) — Flooding in a northwest Pakistani district has killed at least 220 people, officials said Saturday, as rescuers pulled 63 more bodies overnight from homes flattened by flash floods and landslides, with forecasts of more rain in the coming days. One eyewitness, who escaped the deluges in Buner, described seeing floodwaters carrying […]

Events

87 m. ago Former Australian cricketer, captain and coach Bob Simpson dies at age 89

SYDNEY (AP) — Bob Simpson, a former player, captain and coach and one of the most influential figures in Australian cricket, has died at the age of 89. Cricket Australia on Saturday confirmed the death of Simpson, who represented Australia in 62 tests and two one-day internationals between 1957 and 1978. Simpson scored 4,869 test […]

Events

96 m. ago CRIME HUNTER: Netflix’s Untamed sheds light on National Parks missing, murders

The new Netflix thriller Untamed examines a true crime phenomenon that gets little light. Murders and missing people in America’s National Parks. Largely because the rural locales of the parks are immune to the media spotlight, these cases generally slip through the cracks. About a year ago — before the Eric Bana thriller was released […]

Events

2 h. ago Entertainment industry leaders criticize TIFF’s handling of October 7 film in open letter

TIFF's handling of the film is part of 'a disturbing pattern' that has emerged since October 7th, says CCFP executive director Ari Ingel

Politics

2 h. ago Decades after a PM got pied, the threat landscape in Canadian politics has changed

Threats against Canadian politicians have surged, with 311 cases in 2024 alone, prompting urgent calls for stronger security amid rising political hostility and online abuse.

Politics

5 h. ago Skipping the U.S. and taking a vacation to East Coast this year? It will cost you.

FREDERICTON — In September 2024, Natasha Beitman Brener and her husband decided to take a three-week vacation to Canada’s East Coast. Beitman Brener, a lawyer in Kingston, Ont., spent about six months planning the trip, looking at various options to stay in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. “We are young, we don’t […]

Economics

12 h. ago Is Fraser Downs closure the death knell for Horse Racing in B.C.?

After the City of Surrey killed its lease agreement with Great Canadian Entertainment, Horse Racing looks to be dead in Cloverdale. Is Hastings Park next?

Events

15 h. ago Canada's first unexplained wealth order issued in B.C. against alleged pot growers

A Vancouver police investigation of a shooting death uncovered evidence of a cannabis operation and now B.C. Supreme Court has issued Canada's first unexplained wealth order.

Other

20 h. ago Calgary police search for next of kin in case of unidentified human remains

Calgary police investigators have used artificial intelligence to create an image of a man who was found dead in March 2024 and are asking the public for help identifying him.

Events

20 h. ago No grounds for charges against Toronto officers after teen fatally shot: SIU

While the SIU said the number of shots fired by police is 'worthy of scrutiny,' it found no reasonable grounds to charge Toronto police in the 16-year-old's death.

Events

20 h. ago Canada has most measles cases in North America: health group

The regional agency within the World Health Organization, which covers North and South America, says there has been an exponential rise in measles this year.

Science

21 h. ago Police release AI image of dead man to help identify remains

In March, 2024 police found the body of a deceased man near the Bow River. More than a year later, police have still not been able to identify the man’s remains. On Aug. 15, investigators released an AI generated image of the man in the hopes of identifying him and his next of kin. Police had […]

Events

21 h. ago Le syndicat des agents de bord d’Air Canada refuse l’arbitrage exécutoire

Le SCFP souhaite que ses membres ne se fassent pas «imposer» leurs conditions. 300 vols ont déjà été annulés vendredi.

Other

21 h. ago Trainer Mark Casse following King’s Plate contenders from distance

Mark Casse is once again at the centre of attention at a King’s Plate. This time, though, he won’t be in attendance. The dual hall-of-fame trainer, who recently surpassed 4,000 training wins for his career, will be trusting his Woodbine staff to saddle No Time and Ashley’s Archer in the $1-million Plate, looking for his […]

Transport

22 h. ago Canada has most measles cases on the continent: Pan American Health Organization

TORONTO — The Pan American Health Organization says Canada has the highest number of measles cases on the continent and more action is needed to address low vaccination rates. The regional agency within the World Health Organization, which covers North and South America, says there has been an exponential rise in measles this year. As […]

Science

22 h. ago Here are all the celebs coming to Fan Expo Canada 2025 in Toronto

Fan Expo Canada 2025 officially arrives in Toronto next week, meaning comic book, video game, anime, science fiction and fantasy fanatics will have endless opportunities to come face-to-face with some of their favourite celebrities. The annual convention is the largest comics and gaming event in Canada and the third-largest pop culture event in North America, with attendees flying in from all around the world to connect with each other and meet A-list artists, creators and actors. If you're planning on heading down to the four-day convention, you're most likely hoping to catch a photo op with a star, and there will be no shortage of them to meet throughout the event. As always, this year's convention offers meet-and-greets with a star-studded list of actors, including Michael J. Fox (Back to the Future), Ewan McGregor (Star Wars), Hailee Steinfeld (Hawkeye, Sinners), William Shatner (Star Trek) and Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future)...

Sport

23 h. ago Texas Blames ESG Efforts in Probe of Xcel Over 2024 Wildfires

The Texas attorney general is investigating utility Xcel Energy Inc. and its contractor for two wildfires that devastated the state last year, saying the companies may have prioritized environmental and diversity goals over maintenance and safety.

Events

24 h. ago Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

Q2 Total revenues increased approximately 9.6% compared to the same period in 2024. Q2 Increased Same-Store Revenues by approximately 5.1% for the Quarter. Q2 Net loss attributable to common stockholders decreased approximately 46.4% compared to the same period in 2024. Q2 Increased Same-Store Net Operating Income (“NOI”) by approximately 9.6% for the Quarter. YTD Total […]

Culture

25 h. ago Teacher accused of killing married Arkansas hikers pleads not guilty

Washington County Prosecuting Attorney Brandon Carter revealed that the state has not ruled out the death penalty in the case against Andrew McGann.

Events

26 h. ago Those rainy days once the PNE starts? Just an 'urban myth' — and here are the stats to prove it

During fair days between 2014 and 2024, fairgoers were more likely to ride the coaster and eat mini-doughnuts while dry, rather than wet

Culture