74 m. ago Calgary Flames hand stunned Edmonton Oilers a royal flush on opening night

After suffering crushing, lopsided defeats to open the last two regular seasons (8-1 against Vancouver and 6-0 against Winnipeg), and then advancing to the Stanley Cup Final both years, maybe having their heads held in the toilet again is for the best for the Edmonton Oilers. And, make no mistake, the Oilers opened their season […]

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2 h. ago Major Toronto attraction getting aerial tramway gondola ride

One of Toronto's top attractions is moving forward with a plan to build an aerial gondola offering riders sweeping views.A report addressed to the Toronto Zoo Board of Management, recommending that the attraction move forward with an aerial gondola spanning the zoo grounds. The report recommends the board enter into an agreement with Coldwater, Ont.-based EcoTrek Adventure Group to install and operate aerial tramway systems for a period of up to 20 years.Known as the "SkyPod," the aerial tramway system is expected to enter operation as early as 2027.Artists' rendering of the proposed aerial gondola system at the Toronto Zoo. Image via City of Toronto.The move, which would include a revenue-sharing agreement between the operator and Zoo, is poised for approval by the Zoo board. However, it would still be subject to the required City licenses to permit the necessary tramway infrastructure, including support towers and stations.Proposed route of the aerial gondol...

Politics

2 h. ago Toronto house in nightmarish condition will still cost you $700,000

Toronto's housing market has seen some frightening listings over the years, but when it comes to 53 Highfield Rd., it's hard to tell whether the interiors or the price is scarier.In the heart of Leslieville, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom bungalow is on the market for $699,900 — "as is." In realtor-speak, that translates to enter if you dare.The living room. From the abandoned piano in the living room that may or may not be haunted to the half-ripped wallpaper curling off the walls, you'll need courage (and maybe some sage) just to step inside.The torn-out kitchen. The home has suffered water damage from cracked radiators; the kitchen cabinets and bathroom fixtures have been mostly torn out, and there are massive chunks of wall and ceiling missing.The basement. In short, the place looks like it's auditioning for a role in a low-budget horror flick.An aerial shot of the neighbourhood. Still, this spooky shell sits in one of the...

Economics

4 h. ago Murder was ’unexpected’ by accused, trial of former B.C. lawyer hears

VANCOUVER — A former Kamloops, B.C., lawyer admits to killing his client, but his defence counsel says it wasn’t planned and that evidence at the trial doesn’t support a first-degree murder conviction for Rogelio ‘Butch’ Bagabuyo. The B.C. Supreme Court trial has heard that Mohd Abdullah hired Bagabuyo in 2016 and they conspired to hide […]

Events

5 h. ago United Nations to cut 25% of global peacekeeping force over U.S. funding strains

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations will begin slashing its peacekeeping force and operations, forcing thousands of soldiers in the next several months to evacuate far-flung global hotspots as a result of the latest U.S. funding cuts to the world body, a senior U.N. official said. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity […]

Transport

5 h. ago B.C. bill that would have stopped doctors from providing puberty blockers defeated

The proposed bill would have also prevented the use of 'wrong pronouns' in schools and banned the use of public funds for gender transitions

Science

6 h. ago Vancouver council directs city staff to slash $100 million from next year's operating budget

Councillors from outside the majority ABC party expressed frustration at the lack of details available about the mayor's proposed spending cuts

Economics

7 h. ago Prompt payment legislation: B.C. construction industry wants assurances that public sector projects will be included

The B.C. Construction Association and contractors associations have been calling for changes to ensure their members are paid on time

Society

7 h. ago MANDEL: Peeping Tom in Canada on student visa gets jail, not house arrest

International student Aswin Sajeevan pleaded guilty to four counts of voyeurism.

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7 h. ago Music industry asks MPs for action on unauthorized use of works by generative AI

OTTAWA — The music industry called on the government to take action Wednesday to address unauthorized use of music by generative AI systems, helping the industry move toward a licensing system. Representatives from music industry groups appeared before the House of Commons heritage committee, which is studying the effects of AI on creative industries. They […]

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7 h. ago RBC’s CEO — a Swiftie — says Canada should shake off fears of big energy projects

'It is very difficult for us as a country to move forward on things with any degree of confidence,' says the head of Canada's largest bank

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7 h. ago Building faster, smarter: new report calls for a prefabricated housing strategy to accelerate affordability in BC

Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) Issues Report with policy recommendations for all levels of government to bring prefabricated housing into the mainstream SURREY, British Columbia, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FVREB is calling for bold action to unlock the potential of prefabricated and modular housing as one of the key solutions to British […]

Culture

8 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

8 h. ago B.C. designers make the cut for new season of Project Runway Canada

Reality competition show names 12 new contestants for upcoming season

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8 h. ago Canucks: New head coach Adam Foote is putting his stamp on the team

Foote said: 'I really just try to stay now, stay present. There are so many different variables. You can just do the work at that moment.'

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8 h. ago Brian Garrity’s booming leg lifts Western Mustangs, boosts pro hopes

There aren’t many times in recent Western Mustangs football history that the kicker accounted for every point in a game.

Culture

8 h. ago Canada's No. 1 most wanted may be in Metro Vancouver, police warn

A Toronto gangster charged with murder could be hiding out in Vancouver, police told journalists as they revealed a list of Canada's 25 most-wanted fugitives

Events

8 h. ago Here's what we know about the rash of extortions in Metro Vancouver

Here's what we know about the ongoing investigations into extortions and related crimes in Metro Vancouver

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8 h. ago Davies says budget support up to Carney after sharing NDP’s priorities

OTTAWA — Interim NDP Leader Don Davies says his party wants to see the coming budget offer more investment in health care, affordable non-market housing and projects that create unionized jobs. Speaking with reporters before question period Wednesday, Davies said he relayed the party’s priorities for the Nov. 4 federal budget to Prime Minister Mark […]

Transport

9 h. ago Canucks: Are they a playoff team? The belief is there, but so are the challenges

'We know the team we have and what people are saying about us. If we play the way we can, there's no doubt we're a playoff team.' — Canucks defenceman Tyler Myers

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