27 h. ago Japan likely to get its first female PM as ruling party picks new leader

Japan’s governing party on Saturday elected former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line ultra-conservative and China hawk, as its new leader, making her likely to become the country’s first female prime minister. In a country that ranks poorly internationally for gender equality, the 64-year-old Takaichi makes history as the first female leader of Japan’s...

Politics

27 h. ago Opinion: Alberta’s new disability program strips support from those who need it most

I never thought I would have to keep justifying my existence to the government, but that’s exactly what it feels like in Alberta today. The United Conservative Party, under Danielle Smith’s leadership, is making harmful changes to the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program. They want to replace it with the Alberta Disability […]

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28 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Stats, studies back Poilievre's call for tighter bail laws

Whenever someone like Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre suggests tightening up bail laws in Canada, someone else — a criminologist, prisoners’ rights advocate, Liberal cabinet minister — is quick to point out that crime fell 3.6 per cent across the country in 2024. For instance, last fall when Poilievre first suggested his “Jail, Not Bail” reforms […]

Events

29 h. ago Layoffs in Canada’s oilpatch as producers brace for tougher times ahead: FP video

Watch: Plus, can carbon capture live up to the hype?

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39 h. ago Undercover officer on scene as Laval crime figure gunned down at Starbucks: reports

In video surveillance footage, one of the reported officers walks over to the victims to assess their injuries.

Events

42 h. ago Metro Vancouver restaurants, bars keep pivoting as liquor strike continues

Some Metro Vancouver restaurants and bars have sent staff as far away as the Fraser Valley in search of specific products, in response to a public sector strike that has shut down the province's liquor distribution channels.

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43 h. ago After 2 weeks, why the Kneecap ‘entry ban’ in Canada remains unclear

Conservative and NDP MPs are now demanding answers from the government and say they are open to pursuing investigations into Gasparro, and whether his announcement was approved.

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43 h. ago Novacap Announces Partnership with FyberCom to Accelerate Fiber Expansion in Idaho

MONTREAL and IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Novacap, a leading North American private equity firm, is pleased to announce that it has successfully closed its investment in FyberCom. The transaction marks the sixth platform investment by Novacap’s Digital Infrastructure Sector. Headquartered in Idaho Falls, Idaho, FyberCom is a broadband service provider […]

Culture

43 h. ago Canoe EIT Income Fund Announces October 2025 Monthly Distribution

CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canoe EIT Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX – EIT.UN) announces the October 2025 monthly distribution of $0.10 per unit. Unitholders of record on October 22, 2025, will receive distributions payable on November 14, 2025. About Canoe EIT Income FundCanoe EIT Income Fund is one of Canada’s largest […]

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44 h. ago Early campaign disclosures show Calgary Party raising and spending the most money

The party's campaign strategist argues their platform and leader have resonated with both voters and donors.

Culture

44 h. ago Treasure hunters find $1M in silver, gold coins in Florida coast shipwreck

The team discovered more than 1,000 precious pieces of currency believed to have originated from Spanish colonies in modern-day Bolivia, Peru and Mexico.

Economics

45 h. ago Florian Xhekaj a eu une surprise quand il a vu la vidéo de son combat: «On a bien ri!»

Le cadet des «frères bagarreurs» ne veut toutefois pas que ses talents de pugiliste soient le seul aspect de son jeu qui ait retenu l'attention.

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46 h. ago Canada unveils stunning new 3D coin with beavers in rippling water

Canada's national animal just got its very own coin, and you can own it for a hefty price.The Royal Canadian Mint recently released the Canadian Symbol: The Beaver – Fine Silver Coin with a cool 3D design inspired by the semiaquatic rodent."An official emblem of Canada since 1975, the beloved beaver is a natural ecosystem engineer, known for altering the environment to suit its needs," reads the coin description."Though many of Castor canadensis' busy building activities are obscured from our land-based view, its labours are front and centre on this coin, where the two-sided design welcomes you into the beaver's secret world by presenting different views of the same scene."Photo: Royal Canadian Mint.The designCanadians who decide to add this coin to their collection will essentially get two designs in one.The reverse shows a birds-eye view of a family of beavers — an adult male and female, and their two kits — building a lo...

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46 h. ago Midnight Sun Announces Further Upsize to Previously Announced “Bought Deal” Life Offering and Private Placement of Units to C$26.5 Million

/ NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES / VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Midnight Sun Mining Corp. (TSXV:MMA, OTC:MDNGF) (“Midnight Sun” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has further amended the terms of its previously announced “bought deal” LIFE […]

Economics

48 h. ago La caricature d’Ygreck en vidéo: report du Dossier santé numérique

Découvrez ci-dessous comment notre caricaturiste Ygreck a imagé son dessin.

Transport

49 h. ago FDA approves another abortion pill, sparks conservative backlash

The FDA approved the original version of mifepristone in 2000 and gradually eased access over time.

Other

50 h. ago Outcrop Silver Announces Closing of $23 Million Public Offering, Including Full Exercise of the Over

Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services or dissemination in the United States. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Outcrop Silver & Gold Corporation (TSXV:OCG, OTCQX:OCGSF, DE:MRG) (“Outcrop Silver” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced public offering (the “Offering”) of 65,780,000 units of […]

Economics

51 h. ago Quebec issues warning for goods containing pistachio sold by Pierrefonds restaurant

The announcement is the latest in a series of warnings and recalls by health authorities across the country concerning an outbreak of salmonella infections attributable to contaminated pistachios that were imported from overseas and distributed across Canada.

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51 h. ago Midnight Sun Announces Upsize to Previously Announced “Bought Deal” LIFE Offering and Private Placement of Units to C$17.5 Million

/ NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES / VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Midnight Sun Mining Corp. (TSXV:MMA, OTC:MDNGF) (“Midnight Sun” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has amended the terms of its previously announced “bought deal” LIFE offering […]

Economics

52 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Who does Janz group want to take council back from? Themselves?

Coun. Michael Janz, the candidate in Ward papastew for the Working Families “collective” (don’t call it a party), put out a TikTok video recently breathlessly warning that “there are two conservative parties fighting for control of our city.” He was holding a brochure from PACE (the Principled Accountable Coalition for Edmonton) and another from Tim […]

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