67 m. ago Ottawa police ask for help to ID suspect in Rideau Street stabbing

At about 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 24, Ottawa police officers were called to the scene in the 0-100 block of Rideau Street

Events

2 h. ago WARMINGTON: These bandits were armed with hammers and pepper spray

The problem is in addition to robbing a jewellery store in Newmarket they also assaulted a police officer and a security guard

Other

2 h. ago "Tragic series of events" says man who tried to save Calgary father from drowning at California beach

California State Parks Peace Officer Lifeguard was walking his dog when he saw people struggling in the water

Events

2 h. ago Keep Water Public Coalition: Conservative Government’s Bill 60 Turns Water Into a Business and Threatens Public Health

TORONTO — With the Ford Conservatives expected to pass Bill 60, the Keep Water Public coalition warns the legislation risks making water less affordable and less safe, eroding public-health protections and allowing corporate-control to raise water rates. Keep Water Public is a campaign by The Council of Canadians, Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment […]

Politics

3 h. ago Calgary ramps up extreme weather response to protect residents experiencing homelessness

A multi-agency program to keep unhoused people warm starts Dec. 1

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4 h. ago Federal budget lacks ‘direct support’ for auto workers: Unifor local president

Officials and workers in the automotive sector say they're concerned targeted support wasn't made available in the federal budget.

Society

4 h. ago People are turning to A.I. for divorce advice — results not great

With the information based on A.I. being sent to his lawyers described as “mostly inaccurate,” Shulman noted it can become stressful for everyone involved, including clients when anxiety is already running high.

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5 h. ago Iconic Toronto Star building to be transformed into new hotel

The former Toronto Star building at 1 Yonge St. has been spared from demolition, at least for now.The 1970-built office tower that has been without an anchor tenant for three years will be converted into a hotel as part of a transformative redevelopment currently taking over the skyline.Developer Pinnacle International announced on Monday that it had filed plans with the City of Toronto to convert the 25-storey office tower into a hotel, with 468 guest rooms, a new grand lobby, and a ballroom.The Toronto Star building was home to its namesake newspaper for 50 years, vacating in 2022 for new digs a few kilometres to the west at The Well.Pinnacle notes that a designer and hotel operator have not yet been selected, but intends to "bring the building's existing character into dialogue with the new Pinnacle One Yonge towers."Previously targeted for demolition — with permits even filed ahead of its widely-anticipated teardown — the building is now targeted for a ...

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5 h. ago Talk of hiking highway speed limits sends wrong message to motorists, say Calgary police

Calgary police officer says some drivers will always speed above the limit

Events

6 h. ago London Knights move into 1st place in Midwest Division with shootout win over Soo Greyhounds

The London Knights finished the weekend with a game at home to the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds and improved to 2-0 in shootouts in 2025-26.

Events

6 h. ago Opinion: A step forward, miles to go: The truth about ending the province's spousal cap

Spencer van Vloten: The rule that essentially cuts off people with disabilities from much needed provincial support if they have a working partner has caused decades of harm — and despite the change announced last week, the biggest barriers still loom large

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7 h. ago World’s Top Aluminum Producer Adds Markups as Trump Tariffs Drive Up Consumer Costs

Rio Tinto Group is imposing surcharges on aluminum shipments it sells to the US, a move that threatens to further disrupt a North American market already roiled by import tariffs that are driving up costs for consumers.

Economics

7 h. ago Transflo Expands Leadership at ATI with Appointment of Dwayne Primeau as President

Founder Frank Pellitta Moves into Accelerated Innovation Role as Chief Telematics Officer TAMPA, Fla. — Transflo today announced the appointment of Dwayne Primeau as President of Assured Telematics Innovation (ATI) by Transflo. Primeau brings more than two decades of experience in technology and enterprise solutions, including leadership roles at Xerox and Salesforce. Most recently, he […]

Politics

7 h. ago Melançon: Quebec threat to cut welfare for asylum seekers is heartless

If the problem lies in Ottawa, then negotiate with Ottawa — don’t shift the burden onto thousands of vulnerable people.

Culture

7 h. ago Eglinton Crosstown LRT station opens for GO trains, route still without completion date

Mount Dennis Station opened its doors to GO train passengers and people riding on Toronto buses, marking the first part of the Eglinton LRT to start accepting passengers.

Transport

8 h. ago Canada issues serious update to warning for travellers heading to Italy

Canada just updated its travel advisory for parts of Italy ahead of a major sporting event.The Canadian government issued the new travel alert last Friday, warning tourists of safety and security risks in northern Italy during the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.The Olympic Winter Games are set to take place from Feb. 6 to 22, 2026, followed by the Paralympic Winter Games from March 6 to 15, 2026."Venues for the Games will be spread out across several destinations in northern Italy," reads the travel advisory. "Roads and public transportation services may be impacted by winter weather or increased demand."The alert advises Canadians to plan their trips carefully and leave plenty of time to travel between locations.It's also warning travellers to be aware of thieves and pickpockets in crowded areas."People may approach you on the street to sell tickets to events. You should only purchase event tickets through the ...

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8 h. ago Nigeria coach claims ’voodoo’ by Congo staff during penalty shootout loss in World Cup qualifying

A Congo team staff member used voodoo during the penalty shootout, Nigeria coach Eric Chelle claimed after the African soccer power was eliminated from qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Congo won the African playoff final late Sunday in a penalty shootout — getting two saves from a substitute goalkeeper sent on late in extra […]

Events

8 h. ago Plan to transform Toronto office building into huge tower slapped down by City

An ambitious plan to plop a tower on top of an existing office building has been slapped down by planners.The late 2021 proposal from Slate Asset Management, seeking to add new levels above the Modernist-style 1968-built Padulo Building at 1 St. Clair W., has hit a snag. A new report recommends that City Council refuse the proposed 49-storey development, throwing a wrench in the Gensler-designed development.And the impending refusal actually has nothing to do with height.First tabled in December 2021, the plan calls for the current 12-storey office building to be retained, expanded, and modernized, while two neighbouring low-rises at 11 and 13 St. Clair W. — home to Shenanigans Pub and a Pizzaiolo location — would be razed to make way for the new building.The office building would be renovated and expanded, while the two retail properties on the right would be torn down. Image via Google Street View.However, a Nov. 10 report recommending refusal of the project cuts the p...

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9 h. ago Two in N.S. seriously injured after collision with driver going wrong way

Halifax police say two people were seriously injured in a highway collision involving a driver going the wrong way.

Events

9 h. ago Jefferies Shops Up to $1.2 Billion Power Debt to Take Out Private Credit

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is shopping as much as $1.2 billion in debt for power infrastructure companies to take loans out of the hands of direct lenders, according to people familiar with the talks.

Economics