32 m. ago Buy Canadian shopping trend starting to lose some steam: Metro CEO

Consumers are still seeking local products, but executives at one of Canada’s biggest grocers say the buy Canadian movement is starting to lose some steam. “It’s decelerating somewhat,” Metro Inc. chief executive Eric La Fleche told analysts during a third-quarter earnings conference call on Wednesday. “Consumers are still buying more Canadian, so we’re seeing more […]

Culture

52 m. ago Person dead following shooting in Maple Ridge, homicide team called in

Ridge Meadows RCMP said they received reports around 12:20 a.m. on Wednesday of a shooting near 246 Street and 124 Avenue in Maple Ridge.

Events

75 m. ago Alligator Alcatraz is holding numerous inmates with no criminal history: report

Alligator Alcatraz was opened as the Trump administration amped up its pursuit of people it considers to be illegally in the U.S.

Events

98 m. ago L’armée russe accélère en Ukraine, les Européens pressent Trump

Elle dit avoir conquis plus de 110 km²  supplémentaires en 24h, sa plus grande progression depuis plus d’un an.

Economics

98 m. ago Trump warns of ’severe consequences’ if Putin does not agree to stop war after summit

He did not say what the consequences might be.

Politics

2 h. ago Trump names Strait, Stallone and KISS for Kennedy Center Honors

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday named country music star George Strait, “Rocky” actor Sylvester Stallone, singer Gloria Gaynor, the rock band KISS and actor-singer Michael Crawford among the first batch of Kennedy Center Honors nominees under his leadership as the center’s chairman and said he’ll host the awards program. Trump avoided the Kennedy […]

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2 h. ago One man dead, homicide detectives called out to gas station in Maple Ridge

Members of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team have been deployed to a Petro-Canada station on Dewdney Trunk Road.

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2 h. ago Russia restricts calls via WhatsApp and Telegram, the latest step to control the internet

Russian authorities announced Wednesday they were “partially” restricting calls in messaging apps Telegram and WhatsApp, the latest step in an effort to tighten control over the internet. In a statement, government media and internet regulator Roskomnadzor justified the measure as necessary for fighting crime, saying that “according to law enforcement agencies and numerous appeals from […]

Technology

2 h. ago Illlegal immigrant who raped and murdered Rachel Morin caged for life

U.S. President Donald Trump frequently shone the spotlight on Martinez-Hernandez as justification for a border crackdown

Events

2 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Toronto man sought for alleged East York assaults

A 31-year-old Toronto man is wanted for alleged assaults in East York earlier this week. Toronto Police responded on Tuesday at about 9:30 p.m. to an assault call in the Dawes Rd.-Victoria Park Ave. area. Police alleged that the suspect went to the victim’s apartment and while inside, he assaulted two people, who fled and […]

Events

3 h. ago Alberta government says canola tariffs are a “devastating blow” to farmers

Alberta's agriculture minister is calling on Ottawa to "act swiftly" and engage in constructive dialogue with China to restore Canadian canola farmers access to the Chinese market.

Politics

3 h. ago Des PME américaines se démènent pour s’adapter aux droits de douane de Trump

La « roue de l’infortune » de la guerre commerciale chamboule tout pour celles qui font fabriquer en Asie.

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3 h. ago LILLEY: Five moves Carney could make to unleash Canada’s economy

The threat from Trump is about more than tariffs, that's why Canada needs to move quickly to boost our own economy

Transport

4 h. ago OPP arrest neighbour after family dog shot in Peterborough County

Ontario Provincial Police say they have arrested and charged a 67-year-old man after his neighbours’ dog was shot in Peterborough County. Police say they were called to the scene Sunday morning after the dog owners said their pet had been missing for about a week. OPP say the family heard gunshots around the time the […]

Other

4 h. ago L’armée russe accélère en Ukraine au moment où Zelensky s’adresse à Trump

Elle dit avoir conquis plus de 110 km² supplémentaires en 24h, sa plus grande progression depuis plus d’un an.

Events

5 h. ago Trump Says He’ll Speak to Allies Shortly as Putin Meet Nears

US President Donald Trump said he would be speaking to European leaders shortly as he prepares for his summit later this week with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Politics

6 h. ago Gildan Activewear signs deal to buy HanesBrands for US$2.2B in shares and cash

MONTREAL — Gildan Activewear Inc. has signed a deal to buy HanesBrands Inc. for US$2.2 billion in shares and cash. Gildan chief executive Glenn Chamandy called it a historic moment for the company. “The combination with HanesBrands strengthens our positioning with an opportunity to expand the heritage ‘Hanes’ brand presence in activewear across channels, while […]

Economics

6 h. ago European leaders, Zelenskyy set to talk with Trump ahead of Putin summit

Zelenskyy is due to meet with European leaders first, in preparation for a virtual call with Trump and Vice President JD Vance about an hour later.

Politics

7 h. ago Graphic of the week: Royal Tyrrell Museum celebrates 40th anniversary

Exhibit called Breakthroughs is among events planned to mark museum's four decades of research

Culture

7 h. ago Letters August 13, 2025: ‘Joining the U.S. on another military endeavour is just a bad idea.’

GOLDEN DOME SHEEP Re: Path cleared for Canada to take part in Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield, online, Aug. 7 I swear to God, a five-year-old could do a better job negotiating with Donald Trump. From what has been released so far, it appears we are joining the U.S. in their endeavour to weaponize space […]

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