9 h. ago Netanayhu says killing Hamas leaders is route to ending Gaza war

JERUSALEM — Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said eliminating Hamas leaders would end the war in Gaza, as top U.S. diplomat Marco Rubio said hours ahead of his visit to Israel that its strike against Hamas in Qatar would not derail their alliance. “The Hamas terrorists chiefs living in Qatar don’t care about the people […]

Politics

10 h. ago U.S. judge extends temporary measures protecting Guatemalan children from deportation

WASHINGTON — A federal judge is temporarily keeping in place measures preventing the Trump administration from deporting Guatemalan migrant children in government custody. Judge Timothy J. Kelly’s decision Saturday keeps the government from removing Guatemalan children who came to the U.S. alone and are currently living in government shelters and foster care. Kelly’s order said […]

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12 h. ago Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI

WASHINGTON — Hours after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, FBI Director Kash Patel declared online that “the subject” in the killing was in custody. The shooter was not. The two men who had been detained were quickly released, and Utah officials acknowledged that the gunman remained at large. The false assurance was more […]

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30 h. ago Cases to be dropped against 2 police officers in fatal shooting of Calgary man

Anthony Heffernan was 27 years old when he was fatally shot in a northeast Calgary motel room on March 16, 2015 and his family called the dropped charges upsetting.

Events

30 h. ago Edmonton residents question police response to crash near Forest Heights school

Witnesses allege the driver was speeding several times over the limit in a school zone when the crash happened Tuesday night in the Forest Heights neighbourhood.

Events

31 h. ago WARMINGTON: Scarborough teacher accused of showing Charlie Kirk murder video to kids

The teacher has been removed from the classroom at Corvette junior Public School while the TDSB investigates the allegations

Society

33 h. ago Calgary parents frustrated to find out CBE school leased to private company

That program closed in June, forcing the students who found their place in that community to start again at schools across the city.

Society

33 h. ago Victoria police school liaison officers to return to schools this month

Victoria police say their responsibilities may include classroom visits, informal conversations with students and delivering presentations on topics such as drug awareness.

Events

33 h. ago Teenage boy charged after fake gun brought to high school in Sherwood Park

A 14-year-old has been charged after a fake gun was brought to a high school in Sherwood Park on Thursday, prompting a large police response.

Events

33 h. ago Need advice? Call these older folks for tips on love, dating and moose hunting

The residents of Misericordia Place, a care home in Winnipeg, have decades worth of wisdom to offer. They’ve had successful careers and 57-year-long marriages. They have raised children and perfected their moose-hunting techniques. And this knowledge has inspired a new project from the residents: the Misericordia Place Life Advice Line. You can call 204-788-8060 and […]

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34 h. ago Braid: Quebec independence leader meets Alberta separatists, promises collaboration

St-Pierre Plamondon was in Alberta this week, speaking to the U of C's school of public policy — and meeting Alberta separatists

Politics

34 h. ago Braid: Quebec’s likeliest next premier backs Alberta separation. Canada had better take him seriously

St-Pierre Plamondon was in Alberta this week, speaking to the U of C's school of public policy — and meeting Alberta separatists

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35 h. ago Cowboys and farm dog wrangle wayward bulls in southern Alberta

In what might be the most rural Alberta story ever, a cowboy duo and their farm dog corralled two bulls that broke free near a school in Coaldale on Friday morning.

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35 h. ago People are losing jobs, minds for celebrating of Charlie Kirk slaying

Immediately after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, social media was ripped in two — with one side mourning and the other celebrating. Reaction to the murder of the conservative commentator was almost as brutal as the shooting itself, with many ecstatic over the news that Kirk died in hospital from a single gunshot to the neck while […]

Culture

35 h. ago Widespread availability of graphic Charlie Kirk shooting video shows content moderation challenges

Immediately after Charlie Kirk was shot during a college event in Utah, graphic video of what happened was available almost instantly online, from several angles, in slow-motion and real-time speed. Millions of people watched — sometimes whether they wanted to or not — as the videos autoplayed on social media platforms. Video was easy to […]

Events

35 h. ago Teen, 14, charged after imitation firearm brought to Sherwood Park high school

A 14-year-old is facing charges after police seized an imitation firearm from a Sherwood Park high school Thursday. Strathcona County RCMP issued a news release just after 2 p.m. Thursday advising of a heavy police presence at Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School after officers received a firearms complaint. One person was taken into custody, and […]

Events

35 h. ago Manitoba pledges $20M to permanent National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation home

The facility will house historical records, including oral testimonies about the impacts of the residential school system, recorded by Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Society

35 h. ago Israël intensifie ses frappes sur la ville de Gaza avant un assaut au sol

Berlin, Paris et Londres ont appelé à «l’arrêt immédiat des opérations militaires israéliennes dans la ville».

Other

37 h. ago False active shooter report at U.S. Naval Academy leaves 1 injured

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A false report of an active shooter at the U.S. Naval Academy led to one person being injured at the Maryland military college, officials said. The person injured was airlifted to a hospital on Thursday and was in stable condition, Lt. Naweed Lemar, the spokesperson for the base that hosts the academy, […]

Events

37 h. ago ‘Have empathy’: Manitoba cabinet minister criticized for comments on Charlie Kirk shooting

Premier Wab Kinew says he intends to have a conversation with a Manitoba cabinet minister Friday after a controversial post she shared on social media.

Politics