35 m. ago Suspect in deadly Brown University shooting, MIT professor killing found dead

The suspect — Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, a 48-year-old Portuguese national who was a former student at Brown — took his own life, officials say

Events

56 m. ago Australia to launch gun buyback program after Bondi Beach terror attack

The move follows what authorities said was an Islamic State-inspired attack by a father and son that left 15 people dead

Events

4 h. ago Trump’s blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil raises new questions about legality

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers off Venezuela’s coast is raising new questions about the legality of his military campaign in Latin America, while fueling concerns that the U.S. could be edging closer to war. A blockade is illegal outside of warfare and would be considered an act of aggression. […]

Events

4 h. ago Driver, 40, killed in collision with semi on Barlow Trail Wednesday

Crash was Calgary’s 37th fatal collision this year

Events

5 h. ago Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé says he’s resigning from cabinet

The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) government passed Bill 2 in late October and has faced strong pushback from physicians since then.

Politics

5 h. ago Primaris REIT Publishes Third Annual Sustainability Report and Green Bond Allocation Report

TORONTO — Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust (“Primaris” or the “REIT” or the “Trust”) (TSX: PMZ.UN) announces the publication of its third Sustainability Report and its Green Bond Allocation Report. In the Sustainability Report Primaris outlines its updated Sustainability plan, progress against targets, governance practices, accomplishments, and metrics that impact its business. Consistent with the […]

Politics

5 h. ago Another batch of Jeffrey Epstein photos released day before U.S. deadline

Several show messages written on a woman's body parts, including one with a copy of Vladimir Nabokov's 'Lolita' in the background

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5 h. ago Tanker Blockade Spurs New Legal Questions on Venezuela Campaign

For months, legal experts and members of Congress have questioned the legality of President Donald Trump’s military campaign against alleged narco-terrorists off Venezuela and Colombia. A new blockade on oil tankers compounded those concerns.

Other

6 h. ago Canadians satisfaction with government down nationally says Angus Reid poll

The government performance index was at 34 in March and is now 26 at beginning of Dec.

Politics

6 h. ago Autopsies confirm double homicide in southeast Edmonton shooting

The two men were pronounced dead by officers at the scene early on December 12

Events

7 h. ago More photos from Epstein estate released on eve of deadline to disclose files

The U.S. Justice Department has remained silent on whether it will meet Friday's deadline to publish the most comprehensive set of Epstein-related materials yet

Events

7 h. ago POSaBIT Applauds Today’s Executive Order to Reschedule Cannabis as a Pivotal Step Forward for the Industry

Move to Schedule III Expected to Bring in More Investment Interest and Capital to Publicly-Traded Companies Like POSaBIT TORONTO & SEATTLE — POSaBIT (CSE: PBIT, OTC: POSAF), a leading provider of point-of-sale and payments infrastructure for the cannabis industry, today expressed strong support for the federal government’s decision to reschedule cannabis from a Schedule I […]

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7 h. ago Shooting deaths of 2 young men at southeast Edmonton home ruled double homicide

Two men in their 20s were shot dead at home in the Silver Berry neighbourhood in what Edmonton police detectives believe was a targeted double homicide.

Events

7 h. ago Laval Rocket defenceman Nate Clurman marches to his own drummer

The NHL "feels so close yet so far at times," says Colorado native who began his hockey journey at age 15 at a military academy in Indiana.

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7 h. ago Multiple deaths after business jet crashes in North Carolina: authorities

A business jet with six people aboard crashed Thursday at a regional airport in North Carolina killing multiple people, authorities said.

Events

7 h. ago 1 person killed as police respond to hundreds of crashes on Calgary roads

Calgary police say one person was killed Wednesday night in a collision involving an SUV and a semi truck at the intersection of Barlow Trail and 26th Street southeast.

Events

8 h. ago Northern mine lands $115M federal loan as global diamond prices face tariff hit

OTTAWA — The owner of a mine in Northwest Territories will receive a $115 million loan from the federal government to keep operations running as U.S. tariffs depress the global diamond market. Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Ltd., a subsidiary of Australia’s Burgundy Diamond Mines Ltd., operates the Ekati mine in the Lac de Gras region […]

Economics

8 h. ago Opinion: Albertans shouldn't have to rely on charity for health care

As an emergency physician and a proud Albertan, I believe everyone should have access to the highest-quality education and health care regardless of their ability to pay. Hearing our premier openly reject progressive policy, while insisting that the government should get out of the “business” of education and health care, should be a clear wake-up […]

Science

8 h. ago Alberta ups referendum petition fees to $25K — a 5,000% hike to discourage ‘frivolous applications’

Premier Danielle Smith's government is hiking the cost to apply for a citizen-initiated referendum from $500 to $25,000, saying it's about making sure applicants are serious.

Economics

8 h. ago Bulgarians protest widespread graft and call for a fair election

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Tens of thousands of people on Thursday filled the streets of Bulgaria’s capital and other major cities in the country, calling for a fair election and an independent judiciary able to effectively fight widespread corruption. The demonstrations in Sofia and elsewhere came after last week’s protests sparked by the government’s budget […]

Politics