55 m. 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 […]

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86 m. ago 'Licence suspended since 1985' and other ludicrous Ontario drivers busted this week

There are always different types of wacky antics taking place on Ontario's highways and local streets, and though no one has gotten embarrassingly stuck in a transit corridor or tunnel reserved for streetcars lately, this past week has yielded some pretty ridiculous traffic stops in the GTA.Along with Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) nabbing motorists stunt driving at speeds of nearly 180 km/h and trying to get away with phony licence plates, one of the more unbelievable busts on the province's roadways in recent days involved someone getting behind the wheel despite the fact that their licence was suspended not just years, but decades ago.The OPP shared the shocking story to social media Wednesday evening, stating that officers had pulled the person in question over for speeding along Highway 407 in Burlington, only to find that they hadn't had a valid licence for a whopping 40 years."Suspended driver since...

Transport

1 hour 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...

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2 h. ago B.C. crime news: Another Surrey business hit by gunfire | VPD investigating 'random and unprovoked' stabbings on Yaletown seawall

Here's a round up of crime news across B.C. on Oct. 10, 2025.

Events

3 h. ago Election poster stunt sparks reactions by buffing up candidates

The guerrilla campaign for the ISU Short Track World Tour at Maurice Richard Arena gives candidates the physique of competitive speedskaters.

Politics

3 h. ago Ontario's unemployment crisis is reaching concerning new highs

The latest job figures for Canada have just been released, and, woefully, Ontario's unemployment rate continues to push higher amid what has become a joblessness crisis.According to StatCan, a shocking 7.9 per cent of the province's workforce is now without a paying gig, despite some growth in the manufacturing and agriculture sectors (which added 12,000 and 5,200 roles, respectively, over the course of September).This is a slight jump from just a month earlier, when 7.7 per cent of the eligible population was looking for work, and also from this time last year, when Ontario's rate of unemployment was 7.1 per cent.In Toronto, the proportion of job seekers remained about the same between August and September, sitting at a significantly higher level than the province overall: 8.9 per cent.The fact that this number didn't rise from one month to the next is somewhat reassuring after increases earlier in the year, though the city's u...

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3 h. ago Broadwood Partners Issues Letter to STAAR Surgical’s Board Questioning Its Diligence in Rush to Reaffirm Support for Alcon Sale

Raises Concerns About Whether the Board Fulfilled Its Fiduciary Duty of Care in Doubling Down on Its Commitment to Proposed Transaction Renewed Support Comes After Stunning Revelation STAAR CEO and Chair Failed to Disclose Inbound Interest in Acquiring the Company to Rest of Board NEW YORK — Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, “Broadwood”) […]

Economics

4 h. ago Chris Selley: Quebec declares de facto independence. Will Ottawa care?

A proposed new provincial constitution does things provinces can't do — except Quebec has already done them

Economics

4 h. ago Canada's new automated tax filing system to launch next year

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is moving forward with plans to expand its automated tax filing process, ensuring that low-income Canadians receive the benefits they're entitled to.During a press conference on Friday, Oct. 10, Prime Minister Mark Carney said that starting in the 2026 tax year, the CRA will automatically file taxes for millions of Canadians."To start, we're going to launch what we're calling automatic federal benefits to more than 5.5 million low-income Canadians," he stated.Carney explained that millions of low-income Canadians don't file their taxes either because they lack the resources to do so or because they believe their income is too low to matter."And that means too often that the people who most need benefits often don't get them," he explained, adding that they could be missing out on benefits such as the GST/HST tax credit, the Canada Child Benefit, the Canada Worker's Benefit, the Canada Disability Benefit, and...

Economics

5 h. ago Ontario hospital’s special room offers better pain relief for IUD, other gyno procedures

A hospital network in Ontario has established a specialized room that offers better pain relief for some gynecological procedures such as IUD insertions and removals.

Science

5 h. ago Ontario city now home to tallest building in Canada outside of Toronto

An immense new tower anchors the Mississauga skyline, and it's now the tallest building in all of Canada outside of Toronto.The M3 tower is the sky-scraping third phase in Rogers Real Estate Development and Urban Capital Property Group's sprawling M City development, a 15-acre, 4.3 million sq. ft. master-planned community set to contain eight towers and approximately 6,000 homes and 10,000 residents once fully built out.Standing at roughly 260 metres, the community's towering 77-storey (marketed as 81 floors) landmark is now at its final height, where it ranks as the 5th tallest building in Canada (excluding others under construction and topped out but not yet complete) and the only building in this group outside of Toronto.Mississauga has a new tallest building 🏗️— Standing 82 storeys (258 metres) tall, M3 at M City, is now Canada’s tallest building outside of Toronto. pic.twitter.com/g69ctmsVVp— Stephen Velasco (@_StephenVelasco) October 7, 2025The bu...

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7 h. ago Popular Asian destination hiking tourist tax and here's what Canadians will pay

Canadian travellers heading to Japan will soon face higher fees to stay in one of the country's most popular cities.Japan remains a popular destination for tourists from Canada. According to the Japan National Tourism Office of Toronto (JNTO), a record 580,000 Canadians visited Japan in 2024, representing a 36 per cent increase from the previous year.But if you're planning a trip to Kyoto, be prepared to pay a much higher accommodation tax in the coming months. The new rate will reach up to ¥10,000 (C$91.59) a night per person — the highest accommodation tax ever introduced in the country, reports The Asahi Shimbun. Kyoto first implemented the tax in October 2018 to help improve the city's infrastructure, and on Oct. 3, officials approved the steep hike that will take effect on March 1, 2026.Known for its Shinto shrines, gardens, and geisha culture, Kyoto has long been a popular destination for tourists. However, in recent years, t...

Society

7 h. ago You could win cash prizes this fall just by shopping local in Toronto

From indulging in a little retail therapy to picking up your everyday essentials or getting a head start on holiday shopping, Toronto’s CityPlace and Fort York BIA offers no shortage of fantastic local businesses to explore.This fall, the beloved neighbourhood is upping the ante with something special — a chance for shoppers to win sweet cash prizes.Community celebrationsWith the support of the City of Toronto's Transit Construction Mitigation Fund and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, the CityPlace and Fort York BIA recently hosted the Community Canvas and Culture Fest — which celebrated art, culture, fitness, and community spirit across several days in early October.On Oct. 1, award-winning multidisciplinary artist Ben Johnston unveiled a large-scale ground mural in the heart of CityPlace and Fort York on the concrete plaza at Canoe Landing Park. The mural consists of large, colourful letters arranged together to spe...

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7 h. ago Here Are The Winners and Losers of Malaysia’s 2026 Spending Plan

Malaysia’s consumption and tourism-related companies are set to get a boost as the government increases cash handouts to cushion the impact of higher cost of living on citizens.

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8 h. ago FIRST READING: Canadians don’t care about Palestine as much as Ottawa seems to think they do

Two polls show widespread disinterest and misconceptions about the conflict

Transport

8 h. ago Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for September, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 7.1 per cent in September. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities. It cautions, however, that the figures may fluctuate widely because they are based on small statistical samples. Here are the jobless rates last month by city (numbers from the […]

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8 h. ago Surrey the latest B.C. city to enter the health care arena with plan for two clinics

Despite criticism it's letting the provincial government off the hook, Surrey plans to recruit doctors by covering some administrative costs

Science

9 h. ago Opinion: A teacher saved my son's life: Classrooms shouldn't depend on heroes

In Grade 9, my son’s teacher saved his life. It was two years after the pandemic and my son was in the midst of a mental-health crisis. I couldn’t get him to school. He was having panic attacks, paralyzed by anxiety, and sharing thoughts no parent ever wants to hear. I was desperate, exhausted and […]

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10 h. ago Mundipharma announces patient enrolment completion in Phase III ReSPECT clinical trial for REZZAYO® (rezafungin)

For Trade and Medical Media Only Enrolment completed in Phase III ReSPECT study in prophylaxis of fungal infections in adult patients undergoing allogeneic blood and marrow transplant Topline results from ReSPECT study expected by mid-2026 CAMBRIDGE, England — Mundipharma today announced completion of patient enrolment for the ongoing, global Phase III ReSPECT trial evaluating REZZAYO® […]

Science

11 h. ago UK to Produce Interceptor Drones With Ukraine to Counter Shaheds

Ukraine and the UK plan to start joint production of interceptor drones to combat the swarms of Shahed-type unmanned aircraft launched by Russia on a daily basis, causing severe damage to civilian and energy infrastructure.

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