Alleged West Edmonton Mall shooter named one of Canada’s 25 most wanted
Canada-wide arrest warrants have been issued for a suspect in a 2023 shooting at West Edmonton Mall — adding him to the ranks of the country’s most wanted. Edmonton police…
Environment Canada says most of Canada in for a warmer than normal winter
OTTAWA — Environment Canada says most of the country will see normal or above-normal temperatures this winter, but the later part of the season could be very different from the…
Poilievre challenges Freeland to reveal the ‘true number’ of the budget deficit
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is asking Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to table her fall economic statement after she accused him of delaying the process. “We’ll give her two…
Canada to be the 51st state? Don’t bet on it, say oddsmakers
OTTAWA — Despite ribbing by the next U.S. president suggesting Canada become the 51st U.S. state, oddsmakers aren’t so keen. Recommended Videos Among their Trump special prop bets, Online sportsbook…
Blue Bombers sign linebacker Tony Jones to two-year contract extension
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed American linebacker Tony Jones to a two-year contract extension, the CFL club announced Wednesday. Jones was scheduled to become a free agent in February.…
Thousands line up in Vancouver as Taylor Swift merchandise goes on sale
Thousands of people lined up in downtown Vancouver on Wednesday morning as official Taylor Swift merchandise went on sale. Swift is bringing the last three shows of her Eras Tour…
Israeli strike on Gaza tent camp kills at least 21 people, hospital says
A Palestinian health official said on Wednesday that at least 21 people were killed by an Israeli strike on a camp housing displaced people in Gaza. Atif Al-Hout, the director…
Domestic abuser who drowned partner in river jailed for at least 21 years
A serial domestic abuser who drowned his partner in a river has been jailed for at least 21 years. Vincent Morgan, 47, held “kind and gentle” mother Lisa Welford’s head…
Scottish culture sector to get ‘transformational’ spending boost, Robertson says
Holyrood Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has hailed the £34 million promised for culture in the Scottish Budget as being “transformational” for the sector. Finance Secretary Shona Robison said the sector…
As Pacific Islanders struggle with climate change, Canadians can learn a few lessons
Developing countries like Fiji are some of the most affected by climate change — and least able to afford the consequences. With 90 per cent of Pacific Islanders living within…