22 h. ago Charlie Kirk’s widow vows to carry on fight: ‘The movement my husband built will not die’

OREM, Utah — The widow of prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk pledged Friday to carry on her husband’s work, after U.S. authorities announced his alleged assassin had finally been captured. Investigators had appeared to be making slow progress in the hunt for whoever gunned down Donald Trump’s close ally, until they released security camera images […]

Events

23 h. ago ‘Cries of this widow will echo around the world’: Charlie Kirk’s widow vows to carry on husband’s fight

A heartbroken Erika Kirk spoke in a live address Friday, mourning the loss of "the perfect father" and husband

Transport

33 h. ago This scenic railroad in Ontario takes colourful fall excursions into the wilderness

The South Simcoe Railway's Fall Colour Excursions, a fall tradition for many in Ontario, return this month, and the historic railway is set to take passengers aboard scenic fall-colours train rides from Tottenham to Beeton for another season.Each round trip, from Tottenham to Beeton and back, lasts just under an hour, and along the way, the conductor shares tidbits of Canada's rich railway history. The fall foliage makes a pretty backdrop for this autumn outing as train riders get to see the changing colours of the leaves throughout the journey aboard a vintage 1920s locomotive.Passengers will usually board Engine #136 to take the trip from Tottenham to Beeton, winding through the Beeton Valley Creek and immersing in all the fall colours and foliage. Given how popular this nature tour gets — the leaves' changing colours at the Beeton Valley Creek are at their best during autumn — it's highly recommend...

Transport

38 h. ago Mayoral candidate Sonya Sharp pledges to hire 500 more police officers if elected

Other candidates say there is more to crime reduction than just hiring police

Events

39 h. ago Victoria police school liaison officers to return to schools this month

Victoria police say their responsibilities may include classroom visits, informal conversations with students and delivering presentations on topics such as drug awareness.

Events

39 h. ago Federal pot tax amounted to $244M in revenues last year: REPORT

When cannabis was legalized in 2018, cabinet had predicted revenues of up to a billion a year

Economics

41 h. ago Manitoba pledges $20M to permanent National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation home

The facility will house historical records, including oral testimonies about the impacts of the residential school system, recorded by Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Society

42 h. ago Baby gorilla to return to Nigeria after Istanbul airport rescue

ISTANBUL — Shinning down a lamp-post, the tiny gorilla almost seems to be laughing as he dodges past his keeper at an Istanbul zoo he’s called home since being rescued from traffickers. He was five months old when he was discovered, days before Christmas, crammed into a wooden crate in the cargo section of a […]

Events

43 h. ago Authorities raid Costa Rican hotel where son of former Yankees all

Miller Gardner, the teenage son of ex-New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, died of carbon monoxide poisoning earlier this year.

Economics

46 h. ago Italian boxer Angela Carini speaks out over online abuse since Olympic bout against Imane Khelif

Italian boxer Angela Carini has hit out at the online abuse she has received since her Olympic fight against Imane Khelif last year, which she said “destroyed her career.” Carini tearfully quit her opening bout with Imane Khelif of Algeria at the Paris Olympics after just 46 seconds, going on to explain afterward that she […]

Events

46 h. ago EU Lawmakers Seek Tweaks to US Trade Deal, Risking Trump Detente

The European Parliament is pressing for changes to a controversial EU-US trade deal reached this summer, raising the risk of fresh tensions just as Brussels seeks to stabilize relations strained under President Donald Trump.

Economics

49 h. ago Nepal seeks new leader as army reclaims streets after protest violence

Kathmandu (AFP) — Nepal’s president and army sought on Friday to find a consensus interim leader to fill a political vacuum after deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government and left parliament in flames. The Himalayan nation of 30 million people was plunged into chaos this week after security forces tried to crush rallies by young […]

Politics

50 h. ago Letters Friday, September 12, 2025: ‘Carney’s latest slap in Alberta’s face should be the last straw.’

Time to pack up Re: No Pipeline In Carney’s First Five Fast-Track Megaprojects, But Carbon Capture Under Consideration… Based on this revelation from Mark Carney, what’s taking Albertan leaders so long to pick-up on the hint? It’s an oblivious sign for Alberta to pack-up the bags and get out of Dodge on the next stagecoach […]

Transport

53 h. ago Ottawa councillor calls for debate, vote on rescinding return

The vote is expected to take place at the next city council meeting on Sept. 24.

Other

54 h. ago South Korean workers released after days of detention in Georgia return home

INCHEON, South Korea (AP) — A plane carrying more than 300 South Korean workers released after days of detention in Georgia landed in South Korea on Friday. TV footage showed the charter plane, a Boeing 747-8i from Korean Air, landing in Incheon International Airport, just west of Seoul, on Friday. The footage later showed workers, […]

Society

54 h. ago South Korean workers return home after days of detention in Georgia following immigration raid

INCHEON, South Korea (AP) — More than 300 South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid in the United States last week were brought back home on a charter plane and reunited with their loved ones on Friday. They were among about 475 people detained during the Sept. 4 immigration raid at a battery factory […]

Society

55 h. ago China Says Trade Tensions, Pandemic Made Emissions Cuts Tough

China has experienced challenges in reducing carbon emissions intensity, one of the key climate goals set out in the 14th five-year plan, citing factors including trade tensions, weather and the Covid-19 pandemic.

Society

60 h. ago Tax consultant charged after Edmonton man’s $32K disability refund vanishes: ‘Just so relieved’

An Edmonton tax consultant accused of stealing more than $32,000 from her former client is now facing charges and will appear in court in October.

Economics

62 h. ago Players acquitted in Hockey Canada sex assault trial can return: NHL

The players, who are all unrestricted free agents, can sign with a team on Oct. 15 as they wait for full reinstatement.

Sport

63 h. ago Players acquitted in Hockey Canada sex assault trial can return to NHL on Dec. 1

NEW YORK — The five players acquitted in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial can return to the NHL when their suspensions end on Dec. 1, the NHL announced Thursday. The players, who are all unrestricted free agents, can sign with a team on Oct. 15 as they wait for full reinstatement. Michael McLeod, Dillon […]

Sport