1 hour ago Trump won’t let government shutdown stop Navy’s 250th anniversary celebration

The government shutdown that began Wednesday has sparked a series of partisan blame games as military personnel are working without pay.

Politics

2 h. ago Alberta closer to fulfilling $70M, 2022 contract with Turkish drug manufacturer

The government's ministry of Hospital and Surgical Health Services deferred comment to AHS which said it is still assessing possibilities for fulfilling the contract alongside importer MHCare

Economics

10 h. ago You can get discounts to 82 different places in Ontario with your Presto card

If you already have a Presto card, you might not know that, besides getting you across the city, it can actually unlock some pretty impressive perks and discounts on attractions, restaurants, and events happening all across Ontario. While some Presto discounts are available year-round, others are available for a limited time only. To get your discount, all you have to do is use a special discount code at checkout for online purchases or show your physical Presto card or digital version in person. Here are just a few examples out of the 82 places you get a discount in Ontario just by flashing your Presto card this fall. Attractions Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) If you're looking for indoor attractions to visit as the weather cools up, you can visit the AGO and use the promo code AGOPRESTO online to get 15 per cent off an AGO Annual Pass. This offer is only valid until Oct. 31.Canadian Automotive Museum Located in Oshawa, this museum is ...

Transport

14 h. ago Over 600 couples tie the knot in Asuncion, Paraguay’s mass civil wedding

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — More than 600 couples married simultaneously Saturday in Asuncion, Paraguay. Thousands said “I do” in unison as part of a government initiative to make civil weddings more accessible across the country. The campaign, called “United by Love and Protected by Law,” aims to legalize relationships in which couples forgo marriage […]

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17 h. ago Le Canada pourrait profiter de l’imposition de frais de visa aux États

M. Carney croit y voir une occasion pour le Canada. Il affirme vouloir mettre en place un programme à ce sujet.

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20 h. ago Tens of thousands march against Georgia’s government as local election snubbed by opposition held

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Police in Georgia used water cannons and pepper spray on Saturday to push back protesters who tried to storm the presidential palace, as the South Caucasus country held a municipal election boycotted by the main opposition blocs amid a sweeping crackdown on dissent. Tens of thousands rallied in the capital, Tbilisi, […]

Politics

20 h. ago Georgia’s police use water cannons to push back protesters trying to storm presidential palace

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Police in Georgia used water cannons and pepper spray on Saturday to push back protesters who tried to storm the presidential palace, as the South Caucasus country held a municipal election boycotted by the main opposition blocs amid a sweeping crackdown on dissent. Tens of thousands rallied in the capital, Tbilisi, […]

Events

21 h. ago ‘A good day is only getting hit three times’: CUPE education workers from across the province demand action at Queens Park as school violence soars across Ontario

TORONTO — On Saturday, hundreds of education workers from across Ontario rallied at Queens Park to demand the Ford government take immediate action to address the growing crisis of violence in schools. The Ontario government has cut billions from public education since 2018, creating a crisis in underfunding and understaffing at schools across the province. […]

Society

23 h. ago Don't envy the winner of the federal NDP's leadership contest

Douglas Todd: Debate within the battered left-wing NDP is over whether to go all out to attract disparate groups or focus on winning back blue-collar workers

Politics

23 h. ago Germany Expects Slight GDP Growth This Year, Upswing From 2026

The German government is set to raise its economic forecasts, bringing official projections into line with those of the country’s leading research institutes, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday.

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24 h. ago Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills. But the Canadian tech sector typically sees a lot of migration to the U.S. among high-skill employees — and […]

Society

25 h. ago Japan likely to get its first female PM as ruling party picks new leader

Japan’s governing party on Saturday elected former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line ultra-conservative and China hawk, as its new leader, making her likely to become the country’s first female prime minister. In a country that ranks poorly internationally for gender equality, the 64-year-old Takaichi makes history as the first female leader of Japan’s...

Politics

25 h. ago Opinion: Alberta’s new disability program strips support from those who need it most

I never thought I would have to keep justifying my existence to the government, but that’s exactly what it feels like in Alberta today. The United Conservative Party, under Danielle Smith’s leadership, is making harmful changes to the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program. They want to replace it with the Alberta Disability […]

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26 h. ago Two arrested after Friday weapons complaint at Gateway Boulevard hotel

For safety reasons, police contained the area and shutdown Gateway Boulevard for several hours before both males inside the suite were arrested without incident

Other

27 h. ago What Mark Carney’s data breach tells us about the perils of insider threats

A junior bank employee didn't need malware or stolen password to reach the prime minister's records.

Transport

28 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Woman’s course language doesn’t sit well with longtime friend

DEAR ABBY: When my lifelong friend “Cheryl” and I would talk once a week to catch up with each other’s lives, she’d describe her other friends’ woes in a really animated way, including a loud voice and extremely vulgar words about those friends. She even talked about her recently departed mother this way. Her mother […]

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30 h. ago Calls grow for Carney government to explain statement banning Irish hip

The band said on social media that the parliamentary secretary's comments were 'wholly untrue and deeply malicious'

Politics

34 h. ago Carney dans la fournaise du Bureau ovale avec un Trump plus agressif que jamais

Face à un Donald Trump plus agressif que jamais.

Transport

37 h. ago Manitoba NDP government marks mandate midpoint amid challenges to budget promise

The Manitoba government is preparing a new effort to contain spending in order to meet its promise to balance the budget.

Politics

39 h. ago ‘Where’s that care?’ Group says Lapu Lapu victims need more government support

According to the Filipino BC, no level of government has committed to dedicated funding for programs and services to aid those most affected by the April 26 tragedy.

Politics