4 h. ago About Last Night: Canadiens still in preseason mode in season opening loss

The Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators preseason two-fer looked like a heated playoff battle compared to a sleepy season-opening 5-2 loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday. Forward Zachary Bolduc scored in his debut for the Habs. Oliver Kapanen scored the other shorthanded. Sam Montembeault was saddled with the loss in […]

Events

5 h. ago Murder was ’unexpected’ by accused, trial of former B.C. lawyer hears

VANCOUVER — A former Kamloops, B.C., lawyer admits to killing his client, but his defence counsel says it wasn’t planned and that evidence at the trial doesn’t support a first-degree murder conviction for Rogelio ‘Butch’ Bagabuyo. The B.C. Supreme Court trial has heard that Mohd Abdullah hired Bagabuyo in 2016 and they conspired to hide […]

Events

5 h. ago Edmonton mayoral candidates address justice, bail reform, downtown safety

As election day draws near, some community members are calling for change in Edmonton’s downtown. However, action will need to come from more than just municipal leaders.

Society

6 h. ago Weakened Priscilla nears Mexico’s Baja Peninsula as Tropical Storm Jerry churns in Atlantic

MIAMI — Priscilla lost its hurricane status Wednesday as it churned up Mexico’s western Pacific coast while Tropical Storm Jerry strengthened in the Atlantic on its approach to the Leeward Islands, forecasters said. Priscilla approached major hurricane status Tuesday before weakening to a tropical storm a day later with maximum sustained winds of about 65 […]

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6 h. ago Manitoba premier under fire a second time for comments on the justice system

A Manitoba lawyers group is accusing Premier Wab Kinew of undermining public confidence in the justice system and not respecting the independence of the judiciary.

Events

6 h. ago Lethbridge mayoral race heats up after accusations during Tuesday forum

The two perceived front-runners in Lethbridge's mayoral race were singled out by frustrated voters during a forum on Tuesday evening.

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7 h. ago Vancouver council directs city staff to slash $100 million from next year's operating budget

Councillors from outside the majority ABC party expressed frustration at the lack of details available about the mayor's proposed spending cuts

Economics

9 h. ago Carney pitches Keystone XL restart for progress on aluminum, steel

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the prospect of reviving the Keystone XL pipeline project with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday as part of a larger pitch on linking energy co-operation and support for Canada’s steel and aluminum sectors. A government source who was briefed on the discussions told The Canadian Press that […]

Culture

10 h. ago Muslim woman allegedly targeted by slurs; Ottawa police charge man, 32

The Ottawa Police Service hate and bias crime unit is continuing to investigate Tuesday's incident at a gas station on Carling Avenue.

Events

10 h. ago Vancouver city council votes to freeze property taxes in next budget

Delivering a zero per cent increase would require cutting about $100 million from the city's operating budget. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim said it can be done.

Economics

10 h. ago Calgary mayoral candidates have pledged to boost public safety. Will the ideas reduce crime?

While downtown advocate welcomes renewed talk of improved policing, another expert argues aspirations are not the same as a workable plan

Events

11 h. ago Get in one last bogey because Edmonton's golf season is almost over

Edmonton’s golfers need to get their last 18 holes in before the Thanksgiving holiday ends because the golf season is almost over. The City of Edmonton said in a Wednesday news release that the last day of golfing on city courses will be next Monday with all courses closing next Tuesday. Victoria Driving Range will […]

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11 h. ago ‘Race against time’ for dog that’s already had 853 porcupine quills removed: NS SPCA

Fern, an American Staffordshire terrier mix, was found with more than 850 porcupine quills in her face. She is slowly recovering but still has some quills to remove.

Other

12 h. ago Carney pitched Trump on energy alliance, including Keystone XL

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pitched deeper cooperation with the US on energy, including a possible revival of the Keystone XL pipeline project, in his meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

Transport

12 h. ago ‘No wonder they don’t like speed cameras’: Toronto mayor comments on Ford cabinet vehicles

Documents show vehicles assigned to Ford's cabinet ministers racked up 23 speed camera tickets in the past three years, totalling more than $3,300 in fines.

Transport

12 h. ago Maxime Crepeau returns home as Canada weighs No. 1 goalkeeper decision

Maxime Crepeau is welcoming the fight as Canada coach Jesse Marsch weighs his decision on the country’s No. 1 goalkeeper. He’s also relishing the chance to make his mark where it all began. The No. 26 Canadian men host No. 25 Australia in a friendly Friday at Montreal’s Stade Saputo before facing Colombia on Tuesday […]

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12 h. ago Winnipeg man arrested, charged in Corydon Avenue bank robbery

Officers found a getaway vehicle in a Grant Avenue parking lot, which let them to a home in River Heights, where the man was arrested early Tuesday morning.

Events

12 h. ago Carney says ‘material progress’ on U.S. trade set to conclude in ‘weeks’

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc told reporters Tuesday that the goal was to 'quickly land deals' on steel, aluminum and energy trade.

Economics

12 h. ago Sonya Sharp, Jeromy Farkas speak on blanket rezoning ahead of Calgary mayoral debate

Candidates for the upcoming municipal election can be found at the Jack Singer Concert Hall at Werklund Centre this evening for the Calgary Mayoral debate. The event will feature a welcome from executive director of the Calgary Downtown Association, Mark Garner, and will be moderated by president and CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, […]

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12 h. ago Sparks fly between Sonya Sharp, Jeromy Farkas ahead of Calgary mayoral debate

Event scheduled Wednesday evening at Werklund Centre

Transport