3 h. ago Teck’s Founder Sought Merger With Anglo Before It Was Too Late

Two years ago, when Glencore Plc proposed an unsolicited, $23 billion takeover of Teck Resources Ltd., the Canadian miner’s founder decisively rejected the idea. “Now is not the time,” Norman Keevil Jr. said back then.

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14 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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25 h. ago Saturday's letters: Don't follow U.S. on COVID vaccine policy

I received an email from Minister LaGrange notifying me of the protocol for receiving COVID vaccines. This decision is shortsighted as there will not be sufficient hospital capacity for those that will need hospitalization as a result of contracting the virus. What Minister LaGrange has not considered are the higher costs to the medical system […]

Events

31 h. ago This scenic railroad in Ontario takes colourful fall excursions into the wilderness

The South Simcoe Railway's Fall Colour Excursions, a fall tradition for many in Ontario, return this month, and the historic railway is set to take passengers aboard scenic fall-colours train rides from Tottenham to Beeton for another season.Each round trip, from Tottenham to Beeton and back, lasts just under an hour, and along the way, the conductor shares tidbits of Canada's rich railway history. The fall foliage makes a pretty backdrop for this autumn outing as train riders get to see the changing colours of the leaves throughout the journey aboard a vintage 1920s locomotive.Passengers will usually board Engine #136 to take the trip from Tottenham to Beeton, winding through the Beeton Valley Creek and immersing in all the fall colours and foliage. Given how popular this nature tour gets — the leaves' changing colours at the Beeton Valley Creek are at their best during autumn — it's highly recommend...

Transport

36 h. ago B.C. NDP denies secrecy, then seeks details on who dished on their secrecy

Vaughn Palmer: It seems the government uses non-disclosure documents until key decisions are made, then seeks public comments

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37 h. ago Saskatchewan’s bugs aren’t showing signs of leaving anytime soon

Patio season in Saskatchewan was infiltrated with wasps this summer and they aren't showing signs of leaving. One pest control expert has tips.

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38 h. ago Judge to deliver 'magic mushrooms' ruling without accused in court

Observers have predicted, whatever the decision, the case could be appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada.

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38 h. ago S&P/TSX composite declines ahead of rate decisions next week, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Broad-based losses drove Canada’s main stock index to close lower on Friday, while U.S. markets were mixed ahead of key rate decisions next week from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada. Dustin Reid, chief strategist for fixed income at Mackenzie Investments, said Friday’s trading session was a “bit of a […]

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39 h. ago Laroche espère retrouver la liberté en attendant sa peine: «Ne nourrissez pas beaucoup d’espoir», dit le tribunal

La juge a donné un avant-goût de sa décision à venir lundi sur la possibilité pour Dominique Laroche de rester en liberté en attendant sa peine.

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42 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

44 h. ago MANDEL: Teen killer will have to wait to learn if she’s getting second chance at day parole

Almost 18 years since she orchestrated the murder of a teen rival, Melissa Todorovic was hoping for a second chance at day parole. But in a surprise move following her hearing Friday morning, the disappointed killer was told the board needs more time to deliberate and will release their written decision within 15 days. Perhaps […]

Events

46 h. ago Anglo’s Swoop for Teck Leaves Bigger Mining Rivals on Back Foot

Anglo American Plc’s swoop for Teck Resources Ltd. swiftly found rival mining executives jumping on calls with bankers and advisers to find out more about the roughly $60 billion deal — realizing that two of mining’s best prizes had eluded them.

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49 h. ago Next week’s decision could be a leap of faith for Bank of Canada

Robert McLister: Rate cuts only make sense if central bankers genuinely believe inflation will glide back to target

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50 h. ago Gas Markets Brace for Glut With No Sign of China Demand Rebound

Global gas traders are leaving a major industry conference in Milan without a clear consensus on when — or even if — demand from Chinese buyers will rebound, a key risk as liquefied natural gas supplies keep piling up.

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59 h. ago Judge upholds publication ban on B.C. festival attack mental fitness evidence

Judge Reginald P. Harris said the court was balancing “competing rights of freedom of expression and right to fair trial.”

Events

60 h. ago B.C. NDP again leaves public in the dark on an Aboriginal title case

Vaughn Palmer: Internal 'communications foul-up' blamed for lack of provincial comment

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62 h. ago U of T prof who made shooting comment after Charlie Kirk assassination now on leave

'Shooting is honestly too good for so many of you fascist c--ts,' University of Toronto professor Ruth Marshall said on X

Events

63 h. ago Smiling Kentucky mom accused of leaving toddlers home alone to get high

'Go smoke' is a common street term for smoking marijuana, cops wrote in arrest citation

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64 h. ago Tariffs weigh on homebuyer decisions as Canadians eye interest rates

TD Economics study notes the trade strife with the United States is generally a stiff economic headwind for most Canadians.

Economics

67 h. ago OnlyFans and former porn model caged 22.5 years in rape revenge murder

OnlyFans model and onetime porn star Chelsea Perkins claimed she just wanted vengeance. And in a blink, Perkins fired a bullet into the back of Matthew Dunmire’s head in March 2021, leaving him to die in a popular hiking area. Now, Perkins, 35, of Alexandria. Va. has been sentenced to 22 ½ years in federal […]

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