2 h. ago 'Careless and reckless act': Police deem Edmonton playground fire as arson

"We have been able to gather really good evidence and CCTV footage of this event. The investigation is progressing in the way we'd like. We've not identified suspects yet, but I'm confident that will come in the very near future"

Events

3 h. ago Prime Minister Carney says he still has confidence in public safety minister

Mark Carney said Gary Anandasangaree was transparent about his immigration support letters for a terrorist group 'member.'

Politics

4 h. ago Bradley Beal agrees to buyout with Phoenix Suns, set to join L.A. Clippers

Three-time All-Star guard Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a buyout on the two years remaining on his contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP about Beal’s buyout on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn’t been officially announced. The […]

Other

4 h. ago John Cashore: I stand with Coquitlam and Richmond residents against global polluters

Opinion: This week, high school grads asked city council to take a hard look at how climate change is costing their community

Other

4 h. ago Faced with geopolitics and trade war, US companies in China report record

WASHINGTON (AP) — American companies in China are reporting record-low new investment plans for this year and declining confidence in profits, while uncertainty in U.S.-China relations and President Donald Trump’s tariffs have become their top concerns, according to a business survey released Wednesday. The companies are also challenged by China’s slowing economy, where weak domestic […]

Economics

5 h. ago Former Toronto Maple Leafs goalie and NHL exec Wayne Thomas dead at 77

Wayne Thomas, the Maple Leaf in net when Darryl Sittler had a record 10 points at the other end and who went on to a long coaching and executive career in the NHL, has died from cancer. The San Jose Sharks, for whom the 77-year-old Thomas worked for nearly the past two decades, confirmed his […]

Events

5 h. ago Le Canadien entamera sa saison le 8 octobre contre les Maple Leafs, à Toronto

Le Tricolore commencera ensuite sa saison à domicile le 14 octobre en accueillant le Kraken de Seattle.

Events

6 h. ago Date set for Mitch Marner’s return to face the Maple Leafs as NHL schedule released

Mitch Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights will make one visit to Toronto during the 2025-26 NHL regular season on Jan. 23.

Other

9 h. ago Write the World Launches Clara, a Free AI Writing Assistant for Teens, on Its Global Platform

Clara asks teenagers helpful questions to boost creativity, sharpen critical thinking, and strengthen writing competence and confidence. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.8 — Write the World, a global nonprofit providing online writing programs that build literacy and critical thinking skills in teenagers (ages 13-19), fostering their growth as global citizens, is announcing the launch of Clara, a Socratic […]

Other

10 h. ago Canadian Businesses Transform Operations with Acumatica Cloud ERP

Business Solutions Leader Helps Mid-Market Organizations Unify Systems, Streamline Workflows and Enhance Scalability BELLEVUE, Wash. — While many Canadian mid-market businesses have confronted the challenges of mounting inflation, shifting consumer confidence and an increasingly uncertain economic landscape, they are optimistic about the future. With 92% of companies confident in their growth prospects over the next […]

Economics

11 h. ago Altius Reports Q2 2025 Expected Attributable Royalty Revenue(1)

All references in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador — Altius Minerals Corporation (ALS: TSX) (ATUSF: OTCQX) (“Altius” or the “Corporation”) expects to report Q2 2025 attributable royalty revenue(1) of $12.7 million. Royalty Revenue Summary Summary of attributable royalty revenue(1) Q2 2025 Q1 2025 Q2 […]

Other

12 h. ago Death of Australia’s ’Outback Killer’ leaves whereabouts of British backpacker’s body unknown

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Police fear Bradley John Murdoch, known as the “Outback Killer”, has taken to his grave the secret of how he disposed of the body of British backpacker Peter Falconio who was murdered in arid central Australia 24 years ago. Murdoch died Tuesday night, aged 67, in the palliative care unit of […]

Events

13 h. ago Trouble in Paradise? Consumers Don’t Trust Travel Industry to Protect Them From AI

New research from Jumio reveals nearly half of global consumers lack confidence in travel industry’s ability to protect against identity fraud SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Jumio, the leader in AI-powered identity intelligence anchored in biometric authentication, automation and data-driven insights, today released new findings from its 2025 Online Identity Study. As consumers worldwide set out for […]

Other

13 h. ago John Ivison: Carney will have to cut the uncuttable — if he has the guts

The prime minister risks becoming the man who fell to earth if the spending reductions are miscalculated

Transport

16 h. ago Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch and his new staff will have precious little time to acclimatize

For those on contract watch for Kris Knoblauch, do not anticipate anything on that front immediately. Nor do I think it is at the top of his mind right now. He has bigger fish to fry. Instead, I expect the Oilers Head Coach is fully immersed in bringing his staff into the loop on the […]

Society

28 h. ago Hockey’s beloved emergency backup goalies face an uncertain future with new NHL rule

Former Zamboni driver-turned-arena manager David Ayres became an immediate sensation when he pulled on the goaltending gear and took the ice in an NHL game on a Saturday night in Toronto and beat his hometown Maple Leafs. Before that, accountant by day/beer league goalie by night Scott Foster won a game for Chicago. It’s the […]

Sport

28 h. ago Sea Bears guard takes leave from team, expected to return later this season

The Sea Bears said Tuesday that guard Cody John will be away from the team for 'the next several weeks', and that the team intends to reactivate him later this season.

Other

29 h. ago Bear cubs orphaned after mom shot in Maple Ridge have been rescued by B.C. wildlife group

The bear was shot after it attacked a Maple Ridge woman, who was left with a head wound after being struck by the black bear.

Events

32 h. ago Rapport de la VG de Lévis: des lacunes sur la protection des renseignements personnels

La vérificatrice a aussi noté des risques sur le plan informatique, mais les résultats de cet audit demeurent confidentiels.

Other

33 h. ago Canadian border agents trumpet major cannabis seizure at N.B. port

The CBSA says the drugs were concealed in about 400 boxes inside the container. Photos released by the agency show vacuum-sealed bags of suspected cannabis.

Politics