70 m. ago How this tiny B.C. community is making an outsized impact on plastic waste

Tofino has long battled plastic waste, but with a new ban on the sale of single use plastic bottles, has taken its fight into unprecedented territory

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7 h. ago Shawn Whatley: Dr. Brian Day’s new book contains the secret to fixing medicare

This isn't about greed versus socialism but about patient care versus bureaucratic rot

Transport

26 h. ago This Day in History: Great fire of 1898 destroys downtown New Westminster

At times, the fierce beating of the heat created air waves on the cathedral chimes, which caused them to emit a weird, sad sound, wrote one Vancouver newspaper

Events

37 h. ago 10 condos you can buy for less than $400k in downtown Toronto right now

Toronto's real estate market is in an unprecedented downward spiral which continues to scare away buyers worried about what snail-paced sales and a growing backlog of listings will mean for their future investment.But, for those brave enough to fulfill their dream of property ownership amid such an uncertain market (and economy in general), there are some serious deals to be had, with house, townhome and condo prices inching downward, in some cases to levels not seen in many years.For the first time in a long time, units in downtown T.O. are getting snagged for around the $350,000 mark — one, in fact, sold for only $295,000 this week — with dozens currently available in the $300k range, which would have been unheard of just a few years ago.Here are some of the most affordable units on the market right now:1014-251 Jarvis StreetKW Living Realty, Brokerage/condos.caThis clean, bright studio may be small and cookie-cutter, but wha...

Economics

39 h. ago Blue Jays’ pitching, timely hitting combine to stymie visiting Orioles

Chris Bassitt and his home-dominant pitching was back on the mound in Friday night’s series opener against the Baltimore Orioles. In many ways, the veteran right-hander was in a no-win situation given the events of the previous day when Kevin Gausman spun a magical complete game shutout. What stood out from Bassitt’s start was how […]

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41 h. ago Protests outside, silence inside as Canada faces Israel in empty Halifax arena

HALIFAX — It was a surreal scene in Halifax on Friday as Canada kicked off its Davis Cup tennis tie against Israel behind closed doors at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. Save for athletes and staff of the two teams and the necessary officials, who were either on the court or courtside, the venue that normally […]

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43 h. ago RCMP needed drones, dogs, armoured vehicles and helicopters for arrest of one man in northern B.C.

It took most of a day, and tracking a wanted man through woods and wilderness, but RCMP finally got their man.

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43 h. ago RCMP needed drones, dogs, armoured vehicles and a helicopter for arrest of one man in northern B.C.

It took most of a day, and tracking a wanted man through woods and wilderness, but RCMP finally got their man

Events

45 h. ago Howard Levitt: Working notice is an employer’s best weapon against the growing severance industry

Every day or week of working notice reduces the employee’s wrongful dismissal entitlement by the same period of time

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49 h. ago Two men charged in two separate Toronto demonstrations outside Jewish events

Two different Toronto demonstrations, a day apart, saw two different protestors charged. The first instance occurred on Wednesday at Roy Thomson Hall at the screening of the documentary, The Road Between Us. The event drew both pro-Palestinian protestors and pro-Israeli counter-protestors, resulting in a man was arrested at King Street West and Simcoe. Toronto Police allege […]

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49 h. ago MANDEL: Teen killer will have to wait to learn if she’s getting second chance at day parole

Almost 18 years since she orchestrated the murder of a teen rival, Melissa Todorovic was hoping for a second chance at day parole. But in a surprise move following her hearing Friday morning, the disappointed killer was told the board needs more time to deliberate and will release their written decision within 15 days. Perhaps […]

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51 h. ago After Sun article, Industry minister promises to delist Samidoun as not

Despite being listed as a terrorist group a year ago, the Vancouver-based terror group is still listed as an active not-for-profit corporation

Politics

52 h. ago Oil Demand Monitor Warns Output Boom May Strain China’s Stockpiling

The global oil market faces an “untenable” surplus of about 3 million barrels a day, testing how much can be absorbed by China’s recent stockpiling drive, a major forecasting agency has warned.

Economics

52 h. ago Charlie Kirk shooting: Manhunt enters 3rd day, new images revealed

Charlie Kirk, a close Trump ally and conservative activist, was fatally shot while on stage speaking at a college campus in Utah on Wednesday.

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53 h. ago Fairfax India Announces Sale of Equity Interest in Saurashtra Freight Private Limited

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES (Note: All dollar amounts in this news release are expressed in U.S. dollars except as otherwise noted.) TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fairfax India Holdings Corporation (“Fairfax India” or the “Company”) (TSX: FIH.U) announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, FIH […]

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53 h. ago Armani will direct sale of Italian luxury house to larger group

(Bloomberg) — Giorgio Armani’s will outlines plans to sell a stake in his closely held fashion house to a major luxury firm, setting in motion a process to eventually fold the Italian brand into a larger group. The documents published Friday direct his heirs to sell an initial stake of 15% in Giorgio Armani SpA […]

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60 h. ago Spain Wants to Save Rural Areas — and It’s Finding Creative Ways to Do it

Driving through Castilla y León in the northwest of Spain can create the impression of being alone in the world. The landscape is a continuous scroll of wheat fields, dry grasslands and expanses of yellow sunflowers punctuated by the occasional village; often no more than several run-down stone houses surrounding a church. With public transportation out of reach in these areas, and the distances between towns too great to walk, the only option is to travel by car.

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65 h. ago Trump draws cheers and boos while marking 9/11 by attending a New York Yankees game

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump attended the New York Yankees game on Thursday night, drawing a mixed reaction while marking the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, after honouring the memories of the victims at the Pentagon earlier in the day.  Authorities installed security glass outside an upper level suite on the third […]

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66 h. ago B.C. judge upholds Lapu Lapu festival attack publication ban

A judge has upheld a ban that prevents media from publishing evidence heard at a mental fitness hearing for the suspect in the Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival attack.

Events

66 h. ago Property Watch: This stunning Coal Harbour penthouse is swimming in luxury

Three-floor residence with exceptional views, a private glass-bottomed pool and glass elevator is a 'trophy showpiece to Vancouver'

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