4 h. ago Canada just got a dark and spooky new coin that's perfect for the season

Canada captures stories and historical moments in its coins, and this time, Halloween has come early for coin collectors who love a creepy design.Just in time for the spooky season in Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint has released a brand-new coin that's hauntingly detailed: Haunted Canada: Lady in White, the latest addition to the Unexplained Phenomena series of silver rectangular coins. Previous designs include the Duncan Incident and the Langenburg Event.This time, the focus is on Québec’s Montmorency Falls, a picturesque waterfall and popular tourist attraction located in the Québec City area. The falls can be viewed from cable cars or a suspension bridge.But, take a closer look, and you might see more than just the rushing waters: according to the Mint, you might catch a glimpse of someone in the mist of the falls.A haunting love storyAs the story goes, Mathilde Robin was a bride-to-be who discovered that her beloved had been killed nea...

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6 h. ago Edgewood farm’s veterinarian authorized to check on sick ostrich, no testing permitted

The farm had been pushing for broader testing, including blood samples, in hopes of proving the rest of the herd is healthy.

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7 h. ago Panthers celebrate Stanley Cup win with banner ceremony, eye three

SUNRISE, Fla. — There are a couple of minor dings these days in the Stanley Cup, including one right near the spot where the names of the 2024-25 Florida Panthers are etched in commemoration of their latest title. Such things happen during championship celebrations. No worries, they’ll be fixed soon. And the Panthers are hoping […]

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8 h. ago Manitoba legislature approves $18,000 fine for former premier Stefanson

WINNIPEG — Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson has been fined $18,000 for violating the province’s conflict of interest law. Members of the legislature have approved the penalty and other findings in a report from provincial ethics commissioner Jeffrey Schnoor. Schnoor said Stefanson tried to get a mining project approved after her Progressive Conservatives lost the […]

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8 h. ago Manitoba legislature approves fines for former premier, cabinet ministers

WINNIPEG — Former Manitoba premier Heather Stefanson and two of her cabinet ministers were fined Tuesday for violating the province’s conflict of interest law in pushing for a mining project. Members of the legislature from all parties voted unanimously in favour of a report issued in May by ethics commissioner Jeffrey Schnoor, who ruled that […]

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8 h. ago Los Azules Feasibility Study Confirms Economically Robust Copper Project With Leading ESG Performance

TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — McEwen Copper Inc., 46.4% owned by McEwen Inc. (NYSE, TSX: MUX) is pleased to announce positive results from the independent Feasibility Study (FS) for its 100%-owned Los Azules copper project in San Juan, Argentina. The FS confirms Los Azules as a long-life, low-cost producer of high-purity copper cathodes with […]

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9 h. ago Opinion: In Metro Vancouver, what happens in one city affects us all

Opinion: Surrey city council has directed its staff to investigate withdrawing from Metro’s 2050 land and infrastructure plan. But regional planning helps local governments work together, instead of at cross purposes.

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9 h. ago Martinez Ferrada promises police body cameras, more métro constables in Montreal

While crime in Montreal isn't worse than in other large cities, she said, there's been a deterioration in the public's sense of security.

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10 h. ago Canterra Minerals Announces $2.0 Million Private Placement Led by Strategic Investor Michael Gentile and Other Strategic Investors to Fund Gold Exploration in Newfoundland

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canterra Minerals Corporation (TSXV:CTM) (OTCQB: CTMCF) (FSE:DXZB) (“Canterra” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement of C$2 million (the “Private Placement”) led by strategic investors, including Michael Gentile, one […]

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10 h. ago Stock market rally takes a pause as gold prices top US$4,000 per ounce

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index finished in negative territory, while U.S. markets also fell as gold prices reached new highs. Kevin Burkett, portfolio manager at Victoria-based Burkett Asset Management, said Tuesday’s trading session marked a “quiet day.” The S&P/TSX composite index was down 180.16 points at 30,351.72. Despite Tuesday’s pullback, the S&P/TSX composite has […]

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10 h. ago 4 shootings in Surrey in less than 24 hours include restaurant, police station

The shootings targeted a restaurant and homes in the early morning hours, but the biggest incident happened in the middle of the day.

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11 h. ago Marineland says its belugas shouldn’t go to Nova Scotia’s Whale Sanctuary Project

Shuttered Niagara Falls theme park is trying to sell whales to avoid bankruptcy.

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12 h. ago ‘Unauthorized’ dam on B.C. lake prompts evacuation alert for 14 properties

The Fadear Lake dam structure could fail, prompting an uncontrolled release of water from the lake into Fadear Creek. The district describes the dam as an unauthorized structure.

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12 h. ago Merchandise trade deficit widens in August on gold swings, U.S. tariffs: StatCan

OTTAWA — Canada’s merchandise trade deficit grew in August as gold shipment patterns shifted and U.S. tariffs weighed on exports to the country, said Statistics Canada. Merchandise exports overall fell three per cent in August to $60.6 billion to grow Canada’s trade deficit to $6.3 billion, up from $3.8 billion in July, the agency said […]

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13 h. ago Gold prices have cracked $4K for the 1st time. Why it may not be good news

Gold futures have surpassed $4000 US per ounce for the first time, with a recent spike occurring as the US government remains shutdown.

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14 h. ago Ontario to speed up access to select cancer drugs in new pilot

Ontario says it will speed up the lengthy approval process for select cancer drugs by up to one year as part of a new pilot project.

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15 h. ago Freedom Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber sentenced to 12 months house arrest

In both cases, the accused can leave their homes under certain conditions, including to go to work or visit certain family members

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15 h. ago Ontario speeds access to select cancer drugs by up to one year

Ontario says it will speed up the lengthy approval process for select cancer drugs by up to one year as part of a new pilot project. Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones announced the three-year fast-track program at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto. Jones says seven to 10 high-priority cancer drugs that are approved by […]

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15 h. ago Hagersville Battery Energy Storage Park honoured by CanREA for the Innovative Canadian Clean Power Project of the Year award

TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boralex inc. (“Boralex” or the “Company”) (TSX: BLX) and its partner, Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (“SNGRDC”) are proud to announce that the Hagersville Battery Energy Storage Park has been awarded the Innovative Canadian Clean Power Project of the Year award by the Canadian Renewable […]

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16 h. ago Dolly Parton among celebs helping Harvest Manitoba fundraising effort

This year's Empty Bowls Celebrity Auction and Dinner features hand-painted bowls autographed by celebrities, including sports heroes, Hollywood icons and country icon Dolly Parton.

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