Winnipeg Sun - Local (18 minutes ago)
By Kristen Gelineau, Charlotte Graham-mclay And Rod Mcguirk SYDNEY (AP) — Two gunmen shot dead at least 11 people on Sunday at a Jewish event being held at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, Australian authorities said, declaring it a terrorist attack. One gunman was fatally shot by police and the second arrested. The suspect was in critical […]
ReadWinnipeg Sun - Local (18 minutes ago)
Winnipeg is a city with more potential than it often gives itself credit for. I say that as someone who chose this place, not someone born into it. I believe in this city. I defend it when I travel, and I speak about it with pride. We sit in the centre of the continent. We […]
ReadWinnipeg Sun - Local (18 minutes ago)
By Cheyanne Mumphrey The warm spices in gingerbread, the woodsy aroma of pine and fir trees, and the fruity tang of mulled wine are smells synonymous with the holiday season. Many people enjoy lighting candles, incense and fireplaces in their homes to evoke the moods associated with these festive fragrances. Burning scented products may create...
ReadWinnipeg Sun - Local (18 minutes ago)
I received an email this week that stopped me in my tracks. A mother wrote to tell me that her daughter's Grade 11 history class had used one of my columns on land rights as the basis for a classroom debate. The teacher read my column aloud, then stepped back. No lecture, no guiding the […]
ReadWinnipeg Sun - Local (18 minutes ago)
Fear grips Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 as police search for shooter PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Hundreds of police officers were scouring the Brown University campus along with nearby neighborhoods and poring over video in the hunt for a shooter who opened fire in a classroom, killing two people and wounding […]
ReadWinnipeg Sun - Local (18 minutes ago)
The news story of the year in 2024 was the trash-canning of the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region's Plan20-50 after a backlash from residents and industry leaders in the targeted districts, and from municipal governments among the WMR membership. Critics who came to the public hearings were labelled by WMR officials and a compliant media as "conspiracy...
ReadWinnipeg Sun - Local (18 minutes ago)
By Kanis Leung HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s biggest pro-democracy party voted Sunday to dissolve after more than 30 years of activism, marking the end of an era of the Chinese semiautonomous city ‘s once-diverse political landscape. Democratic Party chairperson Lo Kin-hei said the political environment was “one important point” among the...
ReadToronto Sun - Local (18 minutes ago)
DEAR ABBY: Ten years ago, I connected with “Christi,” a daughter I fathered with a woman I was in a relationship with for a short time decades ago. We split before Christi was born. My ex-girlfriend didn’t tell me about her until after she was born. By that time, she was married to a man […]
ReadCBC - Sudbury (21 minutes ago)
Correctional workers across northern Ontario say chronic staffing shortages, lower wages than comparable public-sector jobs, and the emotional toll of the work are contributing to a worsening mental-health crisis among people working in provincial jails.
ReadCBC - Sudbury (21 minutes ago)
Environmental activists say a recent agreement between the Beer Store and grocers puts the future of Ontario's successful deposit return program at risk. Grocers with alcohol licences were expected to start accepting empties in the new year, but now they won't have to after all.
ReadCBC - Saskatchewan (21 minutes ago)
With food prices soaring — and meat in particular making a dent in wallets — some people may be planning a holiday meal that looks a little different this year.
ReadCBC - Saskatchewan (21 minutes ago)
Following an 11-month court battle, Air Canada has successfully overturned a Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) decision requiring the airline to pay a passenger $2,079 for delayed baggage. But the case isn't over yet.
ReadCBC - Saskatchewan (21 minutes ago)
Saskatchewan's Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety got a new name in Thursday's cabinet shuffle. It is now called the Ministry of Community Safety, and has a new minister at its head: Michael Weger.
ReadCBC - Saskatchewan (21 minutes ago)
Toronto Blue Jays president and chief executive officer Mark Shapiro has signed a five-year contract renewal, Rogers Communications announced Friday.
ReadCBC - Saskatchewan (21 minutes ago)
Heartened after picking up another member in a surprise floor-crossing, Liberals claimed Friday there are other Conservative MPs increasingly disgruntled with Leader Pierre Poilievre who could soon be joining Prime Minister Mark Carney's ranks.
ReadCBC - Saskatchewan (21 minutes ago)
A man convicted of manslaughter in a fatal 2020 stabbing on Mistawasis First Nation has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
ReadCBC - Saskatchewan (21 minutes ago)
Jill Finn suspects thieves used AI to recreate her granddaughter's voice in the latest phone scam targeting seniors in Regina and Saskatoon.
ReadCBC - Saskatchewan (21 minutes ago)
The drop in Canadian tourism to the United States in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's actions is hurting American businesses in several border states, a new report by a congressional committee has found.
ReadCBC - Saskatchewan (21 minutes ago)
A number of Regina organizations and community members gathered at the Wascana Street Complex Thursday to speak out about the number of social housing units sitting vacant as temperatures drop.
ReadCBC - Saskatchewan (21 minutes ago)
Elders Melanie Fisher and Calvin Pelletier say their employment was terminated after they contacted the corrections ministry with concerns about breaches of Indigenous protocol at a centre-run cultural camp in the fall.
ReadCBC - Saskatchewan (21 minutes ago)
Rich Pilon originally applied for a business licence to operate his Horses and Hockey business inside Saskatoon on Dec. 5, 2023. It was never processed, because there was no protocol to grant a business licence for an unregulated vehicle on city streets.
ReadCBC - Saskatchewan (21 minutes ago)
Sudanese families in Regina say the world is not paying enough attention to what is happening in their home country.
ReadCBC - Saskatchewan (21 minutes ago)
The country's highest court has upheld the first-degree murder conviction of Soaring Eagle Whitstone, the gang leader at the centre of the 2019 murder of Tiki Laverdiere in Saskatchewan.
ReadCBC - Saskatchewan (21 minutes ago)
Christmas is big business for Saskatchewan chocolate makers as people grab treats for stocking stuffers and holiday parties. But it's been a volatile year, given the U.S. tariffs, inflation, shipping disruptions and general economic malaise.
ReadCBC - Saskatchewan (21 minutes ago)
Parents across Regina are facing significant difficulties enrolling their children in city-run swimming lessons. Registration opened early Tuesday morning. As of Wednesday afternoon, the City of Regina said there were just under 900 people on the waitlist.
ReadCBC - Saskatchewan (21 minutes ago)
Cory Smith, who allegedly stole thousands of dollars from the Esterhazy Minor Hockey Association, had his first appearance in court this week.
ReadCBC - Saskatchewan (21 minutes ago)
The Prince Albert Police Service is investigating what led to a man being found lying on the ground near Prince Albert Victoria Hospital in a vulnerable state.
ReadCBC - British Columbia (21 minutes ago)
The statement from CBSA neither reveals the nationalities of the individuals nor details about their applications — but Surrey, B.C., Mayor Brenda Locke says she's "appalled" to learn the suspects are claiming refugee status to evade deportation.
ReadCBC - Calgary (21 minutes ago)
The airline announced in September it would reconfigure the seating on 43 Boeing 737 jets to install an extra row and divide the cabin into several tiers, some with more space — and pricier tickets — than others. WestJet has faced pushback from passengers and employers, and has paused the reconfiguration.
ReadCBC - Calgary (21 minutes ago)
Amendments to Alberta's legislation on citizen-initiated referendums mean Corb Lund's recently-approved application for a petition drive to stop new coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains is cancelled and the singer has to re-apply.
ReadCBC - Toronto (21 minutes ago)
Ontario's municipal affairs minister says the province will move forward with a much-delayed mandatory review of the Greenbelt, but opposition critics say there's still no word on when the study of the ecologically sensitive zone will take place or who will conduct it.
ReadCBC - Toronto (21 minutes ago)
A Halton Children's Aid Society worker advised the Burlington, Ont., couple not to zip-tie the two brothers in their care into tents overnight, which the Crown has argued the women continued to do, the two women's murder trial in Milton has been told.
ReadCBC - Canada (22 minutes ago)
Two 2SLGBTQ+ advocacy organizations plan to continue with a court challenge of a provincial law affecting gender-affirming care for youth, despite the Alberta government passing legislation that protects three of its laws affecting transgender youth from legal action.
ReadCBC - Canada (An hour ago)
The man behind the Moose Jaw health centre that has claimed "a 100 per cent success rate in stopping the progression and in restoring function of people with ALS” says a recent CBC story about his company is evidence that he is seen as "a direct threat to the ALS drug industry.”
ReadCBC - New Brunswick (An hour ago)
Snow has fallen and New Brunswick's winter appears to be in full swing. Send us your best wintry photos for the next edition of Your Lens. Be sure to send them to us at [email protected] and don't forget to include your name and the location where the photo was taken.
ReadCBC - Saskatchewan (An hour ago)
People who need to surrender pets have better options than this drastic measure, the society says.
ReadWinnipeg Sun - Local (An hour ago)
By Stefanie Dazio And Claudia Ciobanu BERLIN (AP) — U.S. envoys arrived in Berlin Sunday morning for another round of talks intended to secure a deal to end the war in Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner were spotted in downtown Berlin by a photographer for German […]
ReadWinnipeg Sun - Local (2 hours ago)
By Tian Macleod Ji And Jintamas Saksornchai KANTHARALAK, Thailand (AP) — Thailand’s government said a rocket attack from Cambodia on Sunday killed a 63-year-old villager, its first civilian death reported as a direct result of combat over the past week along the border of the two Southeast Asian nations. Both countries confirmed that...
ReadCBC - Montreal (2 hours ago)
Steve Dubinsky is gearing up for his last holiday concerts at Westwood Junior and Senior schools. Over the years, he and his high school students have brought home several awards including the Distinguished Band Director Award from the Quebec Band Association and the 2024 Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence.
ReadCBC - Montreal (2 hours ago)
Quebec's order of pharmacists has called the death of Zachary Miron "avoidable.” The 15-year-old from Blainville, Que., died of a cardiac arrhythmia during a ski trip after consuming an energy drink while on ADHD medication, according to a coroner. The Canadian Beverage Association, which represents Red Bull, says "its member companies take all...
ReadCBC - Manitoba (2 hours ago)
It's common knowledge that antidepressants are an established and accessible treatment for depression, but it's not always clear how long patients should stay on these medications — and what role therapy can play in the process of going off them safely.
ReadCBC - Calgary (2 hours ago)
Bethany Oeming has often fielded questions from people wondering what the secret was to her muscular body. At 36, when she was pregnant with her second child, she was diagnosed with a rare genetic mutation called familial partial lipodystrophy. Suddenly, what she thought was simply her "body type” was reframed as a lifelong medical condition.
ReadCBC - Newfoundland (2 hours ago)
Students in Deer Lake are giving back to their community by crocheting. Elwood Regional High School crochet club collects money by selling things they made. It started as a way for students to fill mandatory volunteer hours to graduate, but after raising funds for one charity they just couldn't get enough. The CBC's Amy Feehan stopped by to learn...
ReadCBC - Newfoundland (2 hours ago)
Weekend AM continues its look back on 25 years of the best of the best of local songs. Musicians Colleen Power, Ritche Perez and Liam Ryan tackle 2020-2024, which brought us Snowmageddon, COVID-19 — and some great music to help us through it all.
ReadCBC - Saskatoon (2 hours ago)
Will this winter be colder or warmer than last? For most of Canada, it's a toss up
ReadToronto Sun - Local (3 hours ago)
YOU SHALL NOT CROSS! Re “Another Tory MP crosses floor to join Liberals” (Ian Shantz, Dec. 12): I think the story that isn’t being told here regarding elected MPs or MLAs crossing the floor to join another party is the impact it has on voters and our trust in the electoral system. It doesn’t matter […]
ReadCBC - Kitchener-Waterloo (3 hours ago)
The Canadian Army will start to replace its entire stock of assault rifles, starting next year. Internal documents obtained by CBC News show a contract under the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle program is imminent. The deal is expected to boost production at a Canadian arms maker as part of the federal government's drive to boost the defence...
ReadWinnipeg Sun - Local (4 hours ago)
By Donna Spencer EDMONTON — Canada improved, but not enough to beat the United States in the fourth and final game of their women’s hockey Rivalry Series. The U.S. downed the hosts 4-1 in Edmonton on Saturday to sweep the four-game series and outscore the Canadian 24-7 overall. The Canadian women competed harder and were […]
ReadWinnipeg Sun - Local (4 hours ago)
By Monika Pronczuk And Caitlin Kelly DOUANKARA, Mauritania (AP) — The girl lay in a makeshift health clinic, her eyes glazed over and her mouth open, flies resting on her lips. Her chest barely moved. Drops of fevered sweat trickled down her forehead as medical workers hurried around her, attaching an IV drip. It was […]
ReadWinnipeg Sun - Local (4 hours ago)
By Donna Spencer EDMONTON — Canada improved, but not enough to beat the United States in the fourth and final game of their women’s hockey Rivalry Series. The U.S. downed the hosts 4-1 in Edmonton on Saturday to sweep the four-game series and outscore the Canadians 24-7 overall. The Canadian women competed harder and were […]
ReadWinnipeg Sun - Local (4 hours ago)
By Sam Metz BAB BERRED, Morocco (AP) — Since he started growing cannabis at 14, Mohamed Makhlouf has lived in the shadows, losing sleep while bracing for a knock on his door from authorities that could mean prison or his entire harvest confiscated. But after decades of operating in secret, Makhlouf finally has gained peace […]
ReadWinnipeg Sun - Local (5 hours ago)
By Kimberlee Kruesi And Jennifer Mcdermott PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Hundreds of police officers were scouring the Brown University campus along with nearby neighborhoods and poring over video in the hunt for a shooter who opened fire in a classroom, killing two people and wounding nine others. The search stretched late into the night, well […]
ReadWinnipeg Sun - Local (5 hours ago)
ABBOTSFORD — Abbotsford, B.C., resident Teresa Vogel showed up Saturday at Delair Park, where her son plays baseball, to see the damage from floodwaters for herself after heavy rain flooded parts of the city and closed roads, including a stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway. Vogel said it was devastating and was shocked to see the […]
ReadWinnipeg Sun - Local (6 hours ago)
By Donna Spencer EDMONTON — Hilary Knight scored twice, including an empty-netter, to lead the United States to a 4-1 win over Canada in a women’s hockey Rivalry Series game Saturday. The U.S. swept the four-game series and outscored Canada 24-6. Defenders Caroline Harvey and Laila Edwards also scored, and Taylor Heise had two assists […]
ReadWinnipeg Sun - Local (6 hours ago)
By Donna Spencer EDMONTON — Hilary Knight scored twice, including an empty-netter, to lead the United States to a 4-1 win over Canada in a women’s hockey Rivalry Series game Saturday. The U.S. swept the four-game series and outscored Canada 24-6. Defenders Caroline Harvey and Laila Edwards also scored, and Taylor Heise had two assists […]
ReadWinnipeg Sun - Local (6 hours ago)
By Judy Owen WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck was flashing some smiles after his return from injury helped the Winnipeg Jets take down the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Saturday. The reigning Hart and Vezina Trophy winner had arthroscopic knee surgery exactly three weeks earlier on Nov. 22. The timeline for his return had been estimated at […]
ReadWinnipeg Sun - Local (6 hours ago)
By Donna Spencer EDMONTON — Hilary Knight scored twice, including an empty-netter, to lead the United States to a 4-1 win over Canada in a women’s hockey Rivalry Series game Saturday. The U.S. swept the four-game series and outscored Canada 24-7. Defenders Caroline Harvey and Laila Edwards also scored, and Taylor Heise had two assists […]
ReadWinnipeg Sun - Local (6 hours ago)
By Isabel Debre SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — As Chileans head to vote on Sunday, even detractors of ultra-conservative former lawmaker Jose Antonio Kast say the candidate whose radical ideas lost him the past two elections is now almost certain to become Chile’s next leader. Kast’s meaningful lead in the polls over his rival in the […]
ReadWinnipeg Sun - Local (6 hours ago)
By Jill Lawless LONDON (AP) — In the past year, tens of thousands hostile to immigrants marched through London chanting “send them home!” A British lawmaker complained of seeing too many non-white faces on TV. And senior politicians advocated the deportation of longtime U.K. residents born abroad. The overt demonization of immigrants and...
ReadWinnipeg Sun - Local (6 hours ago)
By Caitlin Kelly DOUANKARA, Mauritania (AP) — A makeshift village in the Mauritanian desert shelters thousands of refugees who have fled Mali in recent weeks as fighting intensifies against militants linked to al-Qaida. Strips of fabric tied between sticks serve as homes. Tree branches double as storage. Many people fled without their livestock,...
ReadWinnipeg Sun - Local (6 hours ago)
By Monika Pronczuk DOUANKARA, Mauritania (AP) — Multiple women have told The Associated Press they survived or witnessed alleged rapes and other sexual assaults committed by a new Russian military unit in Mali, where it is assisting the military in hunting down extremists. Men, women and children have been sexually assaulted by all sides during...
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