3 h. ago Calgarians largely undecided and considering multiple candidates in mayor race: poll

With a week and a half to go until election day, new polling from Janet Brown Opinion Research shows Calgarians are considering multiple candidates for mayor.

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5 h. ago Small business owners say Alberta teachers’ strike is hurting their bottom line

Small business owners who count on spending by students say the Alberta teachers strike is having a crushing impact on their operations.

Economics

6 h. ago Teach the World to Sew Day™ Unites Sewists Across Five Continents, 12 Countries

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the world will stitch together in celebration of Teach the World to Sew Day™, a first-of-its-kind global activation spanning five continents and uniting thousands of sewists under one mission: to inspire new sewists and honor those who teach them. Powered by the iconic brands SINGER®, HUSQVARNA ® […]

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6 h. ago Alberta couple found guilty in death of senior who spent days caked in feces, urine

June Briggs and Richard McElroy were convicted of failing to provide the necessaries of life and criminal negligence in the 2023 death of Briggs’s mother, Dianne Simmons.

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8 h. ago London lawyer guilty of multiple counts of professional misconduct

Law Society of Ontario tribunal found him guilty of multiple counts of professional misconduct

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8 h. ago As Easton Cowan’s unveiling nears, a look at five memorable Maple Leafs debuts

Easton (Cowboy) Cowan’s family and friends in London are saddling up for an equidistant ride in opposite directions in case he makes his National Hockey League debut this weekend. Maybe it’s Saturday night in Detroit or Monday back in Toronto against the same Red Wings as they await word on pointing the posse east or west. […]

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9 h. ago Canada Strong pass offering cheaper travel and other perks is being extended

Canadians will be able to take advantage of the Canada Strong Pass during the holidays.In an announcement on Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed that the Canada Strong Pass will be extended for the holidays and Summer 2026.Canadians will continue to save big on travel within the country just in time for the holiday season, with the pass being renewed from Dec. 12, 2025, to Jan. 15, 2026, and then again for Summer 2026."Since its launch, it has led to increased visits across national, provincial and territorial museums, historic sites, parks as well as increased rail travel — supporting local communities and businesses across Canada," reads a statement from Canada's Department of Finance.The Canada Strong Pass launched in April, offering domestic travel perks such as free access to national galleries and museums for children and youth under 18. Children 17 and under get to ride the Via Rail for free when accompanied by an adult, wh...

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9 h. ago Hudson’s Bay auction: Collectors big and small welcome to bid, Heffel says

Canadians who have always wanted to own a piece of the country’s retail history will soon have their chance. The president of Heffel Fine Art Auction House says many items his company is preparing to sell for Hudson’s Bay in an online auction will be within reach for collectors with even small budgets. That’s because […]

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10 h. ago Russia Ramps Up Strikes on Ukraine Energy After Offensive Stalls

Russia has intensified its air strikes on Ukrainian cities as part of a deliberate strategy to cripple the country’s energy system and demoralize its population after a summer offensive failed to gain traction.

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10 h. ago Alberta separatist lawyer reprimanded for second time in four months

Jeffrey Rath represents the Alberta Prosperity Project and was reprimanded on Friday for his role in a near-decade old legal case

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10 h. ago Food bank urges Londoners to dig deep in Thanksgiving drive's final days

As the London Food Bank’s Thanksgiving collection drive heads into its final weekend, donations outweigh the 2024 campaign totals at the same point last year, officials say.

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10 h. ago Russian strikes wound at least 20 in Ukraine’s capital as child is killed in separate attack

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian drone and missile strikes wounded at least 20 people in Kyiv, damaged residential buildings and caused blackouts across swaths of Ukraine early Friday, authorities said. A child also was killed in separate attacks in the southeast of the country. In the heart of the Ukrainian capital, rescue crews pulled more […]

Events

11 h. ago Canada Will Review Trump Minerals Deals Carefully, Minister Says

Canada needs to assess US government investments in the country’s critical minerals companies on a “case-by-case basis” at a time when the Trump administration is pursuing a nationalist economic policy, Industry Minister Melanie Joly said.

Politics

11 h. ago Multiple dead following blast at Tennessee explosive plant, sheriff says

Multiple people are dead in Tennessee following a blast at a test explosives plant on Friday, which led to several secondary blasts, according to authorities.

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12 h. ago CFI investments will equip researchers to advance national priorities and build prosperity

$134 million in research infrastructure support will strengthen Canada’s innovation capacity OTTAWA Ontario, Oct. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the Government of Canada announced nearly $134 million through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to support research infrastructure projects at 63 postsecondary institutions across the country. These strategic investments come at a time of […]

Society

12 h. ago Kawartha and Libro Merger Approved by Regulator – Members and Owners Heading To Merger Vote

Ontario – Kawartha Credit Union and Libro Credit Union will proceed to a membership and shareholder vote to finalize their Proposed Merger, to become Ontario’s partner of choice for financial well-being. This comes after the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) approved their merger application in early October. PETERBOROUGH, ONT & LONDON, ONT, Oct. 10, 2025 […]

Culture

12 h. ago Mail delivery set to resume as Canada Post workers to switch to rotating strikes

Mail delivery is set to resume on a limited basis after the union representing Canada Post employees announced it would transition from a countrywide strike to rotating stoppages starting Saturday morning. The decision, announced late Thursday night, will get mail and parcels moving again, even as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers said rotating strikes […]

Society

13 h. ago London jobless rate rises slightly, matching trend across Ontario

The London area’s unemployment rate rose slightly in September, ending a two-month stretch of improving figures.

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14 h. ago Popular Asian destination hiking tourist tax and here's what Canadians will pay

Canadian travellers heading to Japan will soon face higher fees to stay in one of the country's most popular cities.Japan remains a popular destination for tourists from Canada. According to the Japan National Tourism Office of Toronto (JNTO), a record 580,000 Canadians visited Japan in 2024, representing a 36 per cent increase from the previous year.But if you're planning a trip to Kyoto, be prepared to pay a much higher accommodation tax in the coming months. The new rate will reach up to ¥10,000 (C$91.59) a night per person — the highest accommodation tax ever introduced in the country, reports The Asahi Shimbun. Kyoto first implemented the tax in October 2018 to help improve the city's infrastructure, and on Oct. 3, officials approved the steep hike that will take effect on March 1, 2026.Known for its Shinto shrines, gardens, and geisha culture, Kyoto has long been a popular destination for tourists. However, in recent years, t...

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14 h. ago Curling Canada looks to turn Olympic buzz into new brooms on the ice

The largest audience for curling happens every four years, but in a window when Canadian clubs are four to five weeks from closing for the season. Curling Canada is urging clubs across the country to capitalize on the Olympic bump with a “Grow The Game” campaign. The organization hopes that the 2026 Olympic Games in […]

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