75 m. ago Madeleine McCann’s sister describes ‘creepy’ messages from alleged stalker

Leicester (United Kingdom) (AFP) — The sister of missing British girl Madeleine McCann on Thursday told a jury she found messages from a woman claiming to be her lost older sibling “creepy”. Amelie McCann, who was a toddler when three-year-old Madeleine disappeared from the family’s holiday apartment in Portugal in 2007, said Julia Wandelt began […]

Economics

99 m. ago Lake George wildfire evacuees returning home, officials say fire is being held

Residents displaced because of a wildfire in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley are allowed to go home on Thursday.

Events

1 hour ago Tomb of former French justice minister defaced before Pantheon ceremony

PARIS (AP) — The tomb of former French justice minister Robert Badinter, who is set to be inducted into the country’s Pantheon national monument Thursday, was vandalized in a cemetery close to Paris, officials said. Badinter, who died last year at age 95, spearheaded the drive to abolish France’s death penalty, campaigned against antisemitism and […]

Politics

2 h. ago Calgary mayoral candidates trade barbs in debate hosted by chamber of commerce

The five top candidates running to be the next mayor of Calgary squared off in a debate hosted by the chamber of commerce on Thursday and it featured some spicy exchanges.

Economics

2 h. ago Modern living: Ottawa's ReStore receives its largest ever single donation

The biggest donation in the history of Ottawa’s ReStores is bringing a touch of elegance at a bargain to local shoppers.  The ReStore is the retail arm of Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa. It accepts donations of new and gently used home building materials, furniture, decor and more and sells it well below retail prices […]

Other

3 h. ago Keith Gerein: Which of Edmonton's mayoral contenders has the right tack with the UCP government?

Is Cartmell too cozy with the UCP? Is Knack too big of a critic? Does Walters have a better approach?

Politics

3 h. ago FirstService To Announce Third Quarter Results On October 23, 2025

TORONTO, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FirstService Corporation (TSX and NASDAQ: FSV) (“FirstService”) announced today that it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025 by press release on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at approximately 7:30 am ET. The conference call to review these financial results will take place […]

Culture

3 h. ago ‘Sending you love from Gaza’: Palestinians hail ceasefire deal

Khan Yunis (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) — Palestinians in southern Gaza clapped, cheered and danced in the pre-dawn darkness on Thursday, after Israel and Hamas agreed a ceasefire deal to end the devastating two-year war in the territory. A crowd of around a dozen young men shouted joyful chants of “Allahu akbar”, meaning God is the […]

Events

3 h. ago Mainstreet Equity Corp. Announces Quarterly Dividend for Period Ending September 30, 2025

CALGARY, Alberta — Mainstreet Equity Corp. (TSX: MEQ) today announces that the Board of Directors of Mainstreet Equity Corp. (Mainstreet) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per Common Share of Mainstreet for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The dividend is payable on October 31, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of […]

Culture

3 h. ago NFI schedules third quarter 2025 financial results and conference call

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (NFI or the Company) a leader in propulsion-agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions, today announced it intends to release its third quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, November 6, 2025 after market close, with a conference call and […]

Culture

4 h. ago Labour expert questions why Alberta government delayed lockout of teachers

As an Alberta-wide teachers strike drags into its fourth day, a labour relations expert doesn't see why the group in charge of bargaining delayed their lockout.

Politics

4 h. ago CUPE members rally in Toronto to stop privatization and protect public jobs

TORONTO — Liberal and Conservative governments have been quietly dismantling our public services for decades, and they are doubling down. With a stroke of a pen, they are cutting essential services, attacking education, healthcare, social services, and other programs working class Canadians rely on. At noon on Thursday, October 9th, CUPE members, striking postal workers […]

Other

4 h. ago Michael Higgins: The sex slaves of Suwayda stain Syria’s new president

Is Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa the moderate he says he is now or the Islamist rebel he was previously?

Other

4 h. ago Thursday's letters: School boards responsible for classroom funding problems

As a parent of two boys in Grades 8 and 10, I am disappointed about the teachers’ strike and my boys being away from their studies and extracurricular sports. The deal the union rejected sounded reasonable. Teacher salary ranges are high compared to professions with similar complexity. If there’s a problem with how funding is […]

Society

13 h. ago University of Alberta professor reinstated after put on leave over Charlie Kirk social media posts

University of Alberta law professor Florence Ashley said they posted on social media about how Charlie Kirk’s death should not sanitize what they called his 'hateful legacy.'

Society

14 h. ago Brookfield Residential 2025 Third Quarter Results Conference Call Notice

CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Residential Properties ULC (“Brookfield Residential” or the “Company”) today announced that its 2025 third quarter results will be released after market closes on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The financial results and information relating to the 2025 third quarter will be posted on the Company’s website at […]

Culture

14 h. ago Alberta premier says Prime Minister Carney speaking Trump’s ’love language’

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is lauding Prime Minister Mark Carney’s ability to speak the language of U.S. President Donald Trump. Addressing the BMO US-Canada summit in Toronto, Smith said Wednesday Trump’s “playbook” means he doesn’t respond well to appeals for help or to stop hurting his northern neighbour. “That is not his love language,” she […]

Politics

16 h. ago B2Gold Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results – Conference Call Details

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO, NYSE AMERICAN: BTG, NSX: B2G) (“B2Gold” or the “Company”) will release its third quarter 2025 financial results after the North American markets close on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. B2Gold executives will host a conference call to discuss the results on Thursday, November […]

Culture

16 h. ago E3 Lithium Announces Upsizing of Previously Announced Equity Offering to $12,180,000

THE SHELF PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT, THE CORRESPONDING BASE SHELF PROSPECTUS AND ANY AMENDMENT TO THE DOCUMENTS WILL BE ACCESSIBLE WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS, ON SEDAR+ NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. CALGARY, Alberta, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — E3 LITHIUM LTD. (TSXV: ETL) (FSE: OW3) […]

Economics

17 h. ago Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Prime Minister Carney speaking Trump’s ‘love language’

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Wednesday that she supports Prime Minister Mark Carney's approach to building a better relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Politics