6 h. ago Residential school buildings demolished on B.C. island, survivor says it’s a new chapter

Survivors of the Christie Indian Residential School were invited to Meares Island, off the coast of Tofino, to witness the destruction of the site's remaining buildings.

Society

8 h. ago Police still at Chilliwack fentanyl super lab a week after search

Police and a specialized cleanup crew are still at the lab at 4483B South Sumas Rd.

Events

9 h. ago Obituary: Frank Smith taught football and life lessons in his 21 seasons guiding UBC

Vancouver Giants executive Dale Saip, who played at UBC under Frank Smith, says: 'The world could use more Frank Smiths'

Sport

9 h. ago WARMINGTON: Proverbial cannon shot directed at Jewish students on Guelph campus

University of Guelph officials determined painting the famous Old Jeremiah cannon in Palestinian colours on Oct. 7 violated school policies

Other

10 h. ago Election day to coincide with Diwali this year, sparking voter turnout concerns

Provincial law requires this year's municipal election to occur the third Monday in October

Politics

11 h. ago Here's how educational assistants and support staff might be impacted by the provincewide teachers' strike

While thousands of Alberta teachers enter Day 4 of a provincewide strike, many support staff and educational assistants continue to work as normal, according to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The union said so far only two school boards have given layoff notice to its members, but warned more could come if the […]

Other

11 h. ago WARMINGTON: $1,000 reward offered for return of lost phone containing treasured photos of deceased pet

Toronto man says he is desperate to locate missing photos of beloved Kelsie.

Economics

11 h. ago Ontario just got an enormous new U.S. border crossing that nobody can use yet

The largest U.S. border crossing in Canada is gearing up to open in Ontario, though, despite construction now passing the finish line, nobody has any clue when they will be able to finally use it.The Gordie Howe International Bridge now stands proud over the Detroit River, soon to provide a direct link between Ontario's Highway 401 and Michigan's I-75 and close a longstanding missing link in the busy international shipping corridor.New photos and video captured in October show that the bridge and points of entry on either side of the border are all but complete. Work on the 2.5-kilometre-long bridge commenced seven years ago with an anticipated Nov. 2024 completion and Dec. 2024 opening. This target was later adjusted to a vague Fall 2025 completion and a complete blackout on any potential opening dates.An opening date for the new $6.4 billion crossing has not been announced as of mid-October.Though construction appears all but complete, a damning report released earlie...

Other

13 h. ago L'Avalanche confirme qu'elle ressuscitera les couleurs des Nordiques

L'équipe a donné un aperçu en publiant des photos de l'équipement que porteront les joueurs pour cette rencontre.

Economics

13 h. ago WARMINGTON: Saying no ‘ill intent,’ principal apologizes for Arabic O Canada played on Oct. 7

Earl Haig Secondary School also did realize that one of their own past students was none other than one of the hostages slain by Hamas

Other

14 h. ago Chicago schools handing out leaflets amid ICE raids: ‘Know your rights’

Amid ICE raids in Chicago, some local schools have begun handing out leaflets to students saying "Defend your rights under the threat of occupation."

Society

14 h. ago Inside the CFL: Lorenzo Burns's wild journey brings him to the Alouettes

The CB import from southern climes was initially reluctant to brave our frigid winters, but says "I'm here because I'm supposed to be here."

Events

14 h. ago Inside the CFL: Als' Lorenzo Burns took long, painful journey to Montreal

Cornerback from California was initially reluctant to brave Canada's frigid winters, but says "I'm here because I'm supposed to be here."

Events

14 h. ago Police concerned about potential second victim related to Simcoe homicide investigation

As part of the homicide investigation in Simcoe, police are concerned there may be an additional victim and are asking for the public’s assistance. On Sunday, Oct. 5, shortly after 10:30 a.m., Norfolk OPP officers responded to a 9-1-1 call at a residence on Head Street South, where officers found a deceased individual. On Wednesday, Oct. 8, […]

Events

14 h. ago Toronto principal apologizes after high school played O Canada in Arabic on October 7 anniversary

'This was not done with any ill intent,' said Steve Yee of Earl Haig Secondary School

Society

14 h. ago Trump threatens China with new tariffs, says no reason to meet Xi

Trump, due to meet Xi in about three weeks in South Korea, complained on social media about what he called China's plans to hold the global economy hostage.

Economics

17 h. ago Sickening Pickton pig farm replay in horrific South African double murder

A macabre replay of the sinister serial slayings of pig farmer Robert Pickton is unfolding in a courtroom a world away. South African farmer Zachariah Johannes Olivier and his friend William Musora are on trial for the horrific murders of Maria Makgato, 45, and Lucia Ndlovu, 34. The two women were killed while allegedly looking […]

Events

18 h. ago Carney previews items in budget, including school food program, automatic tax filing

OTTAWA — The Canada Revenue Agency will prepare pre-filled tax returns for more low-income people with simple tax situations to ensure they get access to benefit programs. That’s one of a number of programs Prime Minister Mark Carney said today will be included in the upcoming federal budget. The CRA already runs an automatic filing […]

Society

19 h. ago PHOTOS: South vs. St. Thomas Aquinas, TVRA high school football

South Collegiate played St. Thomas Aquinas in TVRA high school junior football at west-end STA’s field on Thursday. Photos by LFP’s Derek Ruttan druttan@postmedia.com

Society

19 h. ago Opinion: Setting the record straight on Alberta’s independent school funding

Don Braid’s Oct. 7 column claims the Alberta government is showering private schools with money while public education falls behind. That’s not what’s happening. Let me explain. In Alberta, these schools are called independent schools, and any independent school that receives even a single dollar of public funding must, by legislation, be a not-for-profit organization. […]

Society