60 m. ago Winnipeg judge stays charges against former fashion mogul Peter Nygard

Nygard was charged in 2023 after police said a woman came forward with allegations she was sexually assaulted at a warehouse in Manitoba's capital in 1993. 

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65 m. ago John Ruffolo: The coming stablecoin storm, and why Canada can’t afford to snooze

The U.S. has moved stablecoins from a fringe curiosity to a dominant digital currency

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1 hour ago Cadaver dogs fail to find remains in search for two missing Nova Scotia children

HALIFAX — Two tracking dogs trained to search for human remains have failed to find any trace of two children reported missing from their rural Nova Scotia home more than five months ago, the RCMP said Wednesday. The Mounties said that in late September, the two cadaver dogs and their handlers covered 40 kilometres around […]

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1 hour ago Comparing last year’s Game 7 Maple Leafs roster to opening night

The proof won’t be in the DNA pudding for quite a while yet. But 153 days after their Game 7 lineup exited meekly in the playoffs against Florida, a series they almost led 3-0, there are four new Maple Leafs in Wednesday’s season opener, one significant deletion up front and a whole lot of talk […]

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2 h. ago Manitoba RCMP officer charged with assault in Portage la Prairie incident

A Manitoba RCMP officer is facing an assault charge after an investigation by the province's police watchdog.

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3 h. ago UFC releases study saying Montreal show in May was an economic boon to local economy

The UFC says UFC 315, staged May 10 at the Bell Centre, generated $38.2 million in economic impact for the Montreal metropolitan area. The study, conducted by research firm Applied Analysis, was released Wednesday by the UFC, 10 days before its return to Vancouver with a Fight Night card. The Montreal show drew a sellout […]

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3 h. ago Buyers are landing homes for way under listing price across these parts of the GTA

Despite some recent flickers of life in the form of recovering sales figures, the Toronto-area housing market is still in somewhat of an extended death spiral that has property owners, developers and realtors pulling out their hair.Home prices are sinking as a glut of listings keeps the market weighed down with a record number of homes for sale — a good thing in a hub as notoriously competitive for housing as Toronto, but not when would-be buyers remain too wary of recession, tariffs and the steep cost of investment at current rates to actually dive in.But those willing and able to take the risk at the moment are enjoying the payoff of being able to secure a property of their own for far less than they may have just a few years ago. And, less than they're listed for now.Digital real estate platform Wahi has released the latest of its monthly analyses on over- and under-bidding in GTA real estate, showing that in the month of Sep...

Economics

3 h. ago Is this it for Alex Ovechkin? It’s his call and there’s a lot to consider

We are on the cusp of Alex Ovechkin’s 21st NHL season, which opens Wednesday night when his Washington Capitals host the Boston Bruins. This was supposed to be the year when Ovechkin finally eclipsed Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record for goals. Ovechkin checked that box last spring. So this should be the season for his farewell […]

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3 h. ago Police in Jamaica impose curfews after recent shootings leave 5 dead and 10 injured

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Authorities in Jamaica have imposed curfews following two recent shootings in which five people were killed and 10 others injured as suspected gang violence rattles the Caribbean island. The most recent shooting occurred on Tuesday night after unidentified gunmen drove past a group of people in the capital, Kingston, […]

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4 h. ago Manitoba health officials offer vaccine guidance as flu season approaches

Before the pandemic, about 20 per cent of people in the province were getting vaccinated against influenza. That number increased to 23 per cent by 2024.

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4 h. ago Yankees crowd slammed for booing Canadian anthem, two fans tackled for running on field

Loud jeers were heard during O Canada before Game 3 of the ALDS on Tuesday night.

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5 h. ago Stocks Find Buyers After Slide as Gold Hits $4,000: Markets Wrap

A brief respite in the stock rally from the edge of a bear market just six months ago was quickly followed by the resurgence of dip buyers on speculation equities have more room to run despite elevated valuations.

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5 h. ago ANALYSIS: Puck drops Thursday on Jets’ 15th season in Winnipeg

The puck will drop on a new hockey season Thursday night in Winnipeg – the 15th for the Jets back in the city.

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6 h. ago Busy Don Valley Parkway ramp in Toronto to close until next year

A busy off-ramp serving the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) in Toronto is about to close as part of an ongoing rehabilitation project, and commuters relying on the exit will have to manage with the disruption well into 2026.The City of Toronto announced on Tuesday that it is moving forward with the next stage in the rehabilitation of four bridges and elevated roads along the DVP near Eastern Avenue and Adelaide Street East.The DVP's southbound off-ramp to Richmond St. is set to close next week and remain shuttered for several months.Described as "critical state-of-good-repair work," the City states that "This work will ensure that the bridges meet today's standards and remain safe for vehicles and pedestrians into the future."Motorists can expect disruptions during this period, including Eastern Ave. being reduced to a single eastbound lane, and Richmond St. being reduced to a single westbound lane at Eastern Ave. In addition, the City will require overnight lan...

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6 h. ago Canada’s funnyman John Candy in the spotlight at Edmonton's LitFest

Paul Myers talks about his new book John Candy: A Life in Comedy on opening night of the festival, running Oct. 15-19

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6 h. ago Creeping Into the Kitchen: Restaurants a ‘perfect’ breeding ground for roaches

More than 180 food establishments in Edmonton over a 38-month period had signs of a cockroach infestation, according to health inspection data

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7 h. ago Chile Consumer Prices Rise Modestly as Markets Mull New Rate Cut

Chile’s consumer prices rose in line with estimates last month as the central bank warns of increased inflation risks, adding uncertainty to bets on how soon the next interest rate cut could come.

Economics

7 h. ago Montreal weather: The season's first frost could settle in Wednesday night

The rest of the week follows the sunshine pattern that was broken by Tuesday's storms.

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8 h. ago Indian man avoids ‘immigration consequences’ after spying on women using bathroom at his Ontario home

His ‘appropriate’ sentence was reduced to 5.5 months in jail, while a sentence of more than six months would have made him ‘inadmissible on grounds of serious criminality’

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11 h. ago Hungary’s Inflation Stays Above Target as Orban Urges Rate Cuts

Hungary’s inflation remained outside of the central bank’s tolerance band for a 10th month, presenting a conundrum to policymakers under pressure from Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government to cut interest rates.

Economics