51 m. ago 2 B.C. First Nations say government is rushing mine expansion without proper review

“We do not consent at this point. We have too much more we have to work through,” said Keith Crow, chief of Lower Similkameen on Friday.

Politics

1 hour ago Here’s all the Alberta politicians facing citizen recall petitions

As of Friday, 17 Alberta legislature members in UCP caucus are officially facing recall petitions from constituents, and one has also been approved for NDP MLA Amanda Chapman.

Politics

1 hour ago Here are all the countries that could play in Toronto during the FIFA World Cup

In case you've somehow missed it, the FIFA World Cup is coming to Toronto next year.And though we don't know exactly who will be playing in Toronto yet, we do at least have many of the potential teams nailed down after Friday's preliminary draw.Who is Canada playing in Toronto?After the first FIFA World Cup draw to determine the majority of group stage matches, Canada found out that they'll be playing a yet-to-qualify European opponent when their tournament kicks off on June 12, 2026.They'll be facing one of Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the four-time champions Italy the likely toughest draw they could get. They'll find out who their opponent is on March 31 of next year, after a four-team playoff to determine the fourth spot in Group B.Non-Canada matches in TorontoToronto also has five other matches to be hosted, with the potential matchups now out after Friday's draw.Basically, each of the following matchups will eit...

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1 hour ago 'I used to be the kid looking for help': Can Man Dan marks 15 years of holiday food and toy drive

Starting Friday, Johnstone will spend the next three nights camping and greeting people who come to his truck by the southside toy store.

Society

1 hour ago 209 kilograms of opium smuggled in machinery into Canada: CBSA

A statement Friday says the drugs were detected in a shipping container at the Burnaby, B.C., container examination facility.

Other

2 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

3 h. ago Notable early reaction to Netflix’s deal to acquire Warner Bros.

NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix’s $72 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. studio and its film and television operations drew quick reactions Friday. Film and television industry entities including guilds and the lobbying group for movie theater owners criticized the deal, warning it would harm consumers and cinema owners. In announcing the deal, Warner Bros. […]

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3 h. ago Alberta auditor general seeks funding for health care audits, staff wage increases

Doug Wylie is seeking over $3 million for audits of 8 new health care organizations, to cover staff pay increases, and replace outdated software

Science

3 h. ago Alberta auditor general seeks funding for health care audits, government

Doug Wylie is seeking over $3 million for audits of 8 new health care organizations, to cover staff pay increases, and replace outdated software

Politics

3 h. ago Alberta chief electoral officer says current recall verification will cost $6.7 million

Doug Wylie is seeking over $3 million for audits of 8 new health care organizations, to cover staff pay increases, and replace outdated software

Economics

3 h. ago Meghan Markle has had no contact with dad Thomas since his life

Meghan has not spoken to her father since her 2018 nuptials to Prince Harry

Other

3 h. ago 2 more Alberta cabinet ministers and NDP MLA latest targets of recall campaign

Alberta's chief electoral officer confirmed Friday that he has approved petition applications to recall four more members of the province's legislative assembly.

Politics

3 h. ago Le Canada connaît qui seront ses premiers adversaires à la Coupe du monde de soccer

Les représentants de l’unifolié disputeront le premier match du groupe B le 12 juin à Toronto, contre un pays européen.

Sport

3 h. ago Heather Gibbs testifies NASCAR offer was ’like a gun to the head,’ Michael Jordan takes stand

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The daughter-in-law of race team owner Joe Gibbs gave emotional testimony Friday in the federal antitrust case against NASCAR about the chaotic six-hour period in which teams had to sign an extension on a new revenue model or forfeit their charters. “The document was something in business you would never sign,” said […]

Events

5 h. ago Le Québec conserve le plus bas taux de chômage au pays à 5,1% et le Canada recule à 6,5%

La province affiche 5,1 % de chômage, devançant largement la moyenne canadienne de 6,5 % malgré des pertes à temps plein.

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5 h. ago La Cour suprême va entendre la contestation de la loi 21 fin mars

Le plus haut tribunal du pays a alloué cinq journées d’audition pour cette importante cause.

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5 h. ago Lando Norris’ practice pace shows he’s the driver to beat in Formula 1 title decider

The Formula 1 title fight is Lando Norris’ to lose, and he doesn’t look like losing. The British driver went fastest in both of Friday’s practice sessions as he laid down a marker ahead of the three-way title decider at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Norris beat title rival Max Verstappen by just .008 of […]

Transport

5 h. ago FIRST READING: Carney plan to reduce civil service will cost $1.5 billion to cut payroll by just $82 million

The program offers up to five years of free early retirement in lieu of layoffs

Economics

6 h. ago Compensation Air Canada ordered to pay for delayed bag lacks ‘common sense’: federal court

Air Canada took passenger to court over 'excessive' baggage claim and the court rule in its favour in recent round of dispute

Other

6 h. ago Canucks Live: Nowhere to go but up as the Canucks are LAST in the NHL with Friday/Saturday home games up next

Read about the latest Quinn Hughes rumours and more Canucks power failures, as NHL rankings are released

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