5 h. ago Sudanese paramilitary drone attack kills 50, doctor group says

Paramedics on the scene in the town of Kalogi in South Kordofan state were targeted in "a second unexpected attack," Sudan Doctors' Network said in a statement late Friday.

Events

6 h. ago Carney: Canada has ‘much more to do’ on combatting violence against women

The prime minister said the country must "match remembrance with responsibility."

Events

8 h. ago Ukraine says it hit Russia’s Ryazan Refinery amid massive attack on its own energy infrastructure

The refinery, located 193 kilometres southeast of Moscow, is one of the largest in the country

Economics

10 h. ago Events to mark 36 years since Polytechnique attack, honouring 14 women slain in 1989

Families of the victims, dignitaries and political leaders including Prime Minister Mark Carney are expected to attend the evening ceremony.

Events

10 h. ago Journée de commémorations pour marquer les 36 ans de la tuerie de Polytechnique

Le 6 décembre 1989, 14 femmes ont été assassinées dans l’université d’ingénierie lors d’une attaque antiféministe.

Technology

10 h. ago Journée de commémorations pour marquer les 36 ans de la tuerie de Polytechnique

Le 6 décembre 1989, 14 femmes ont été assassinées dans l’université d’ingénierie lors d’une attaque antiféministe.

Technology

11 h. ago Ukraine Says It Hit Russia’s Ryazan Refinery as Moscow Strikes

Ukraine said it hit Rosneft PJSC’s Ryazan oil refinery while Russian military conducted a massive attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.

Other

14 h. ago Conrad Black: Mark Carney’s coup de grâce — forcing Guilbeault out of cabinet

The activist former environment minister's departure is great news for this country

Transport

20 h. ago Unpaid labour by immigrants propping up key area in Ontario industry

If our healthcare system was showing cracks before, they're full-on fractures now.A harrowing new report shows that unpaid work by immigrant personal support workers is subsidizing Ontario's home care system.Social Planning Toronto and TMU's Dr. Naomi Lightman released an in-depth report examining the working conditions of 25 immigrant women employed as personal support workers (PSWs). Inadequate compensation and unmanageable workloads were just two of the biggest challenges.While sometimes confused for a caregiver, PSWs have the formal medical training that the former does not, and often work in hospitals, long-term care homes, retirement homes, and group homes. Tasks include but are not limited to health monitoring, personal care, medication reminders and mobility assistance.One could even argue that PSWs are the backbone of home care. It's noted that PSWs put in roughly 36.7 million hours of care to Ontario residents from 2023-2024, but, as rep...

Other

23 h. ago Tragédie de Polytechnique: «C’est une perte d’innocence comme je n’en ai pas vécu d’autres dans ma vie», affirme la députée Nathalie Provost

La députée libérale Nathalie Provost s’est confiée sur le chemin qu’elle a parcouru depuis la tragédie.

Economics

23 h. ago B.C. Court of Appeal rules First Nations must be consulted on mineral claims

Two of three judges ruled B.C. courts must honour province's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act it passed in 2019 and UN equivalent when granting mineral rights on Indigenous land. One judge dissented

Other

23 h. ago Conservation officers no longer ‘actively’ looking for grizzly bears in Bella Coola attack

Officers had recently captured four grizzly bears, but forensic results came back to confirm that none of the bears, an adult female and three young, were linked to the attack.

Events

24 h. ago FIFA 2026 World Cup draw brings excitement to Vancouver, but also questions about preparedness

'Now that we know who Canada will be playing in Vancouver, the excitement is really taking off,' said Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim

Other

24 h. ago Violent sex offender Larry Stanford being released from prison in Edmonton

Larry Stanford’s criminal history includes a sexual offence, violence towards women, an aircraft hijacking in the 1970s and the attempted murder of his sister in the 1980s.

Events

25 h. ago Calgary Public Library unveils top books of 2025 as part of holiday programming

Mayor Jeromy Farkas to attend storytime event at Calgary Central Library

Society

27 h. ago Maritime vigils honour Montreal Massacre victims, addresses violence against women

Vigils were held at universities in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia in remembrance of the 14 women killed at Montreal's École Polytechnique in 1989 in an anti-feminist attack.

Events

27 h. ago Major League Soccer to Edmonton? Oilers pour ice on rumours of Whitecaps move

'At this time, we are focused on our core sports and entertainment business and on the continued expansion of ICE District, including the design and construction of the new Event Park'

Sport

28 h. ago TERRAZZANO: Creative accounting for Mark Carney in five easy steps

WARNING: This advice for creative government accounting is both satirical and based on real-world events.   DISCLAIMER: See fine print regarding side effects.    Step one: Balance half the budget   Cutting $78 billion from the budget is hard. And caucus gets whiny about cuts to pet projects.    So, here’s a simple solution: Split the budget and only […]

Economics

28 h. ago Colleen Jones remembered: Funeral, celebration of life honours famed curler, broadcaster

Hundreds of mourners gathered at a Halifax church on Friday morning as family, friends, co-workers, teammates and fans gathered to honour Colleen Jones.

Culture

28 h. ago Six ways to commemorate victims of Polytechnique massacre on Dec. 6

There are many ways to honour the 14 women who died, from wearing a white ribbon to attending the annual Light Beam Ceremony on Mount Royal.

Events