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Published: October 17, 2026 at 9:00a.m. EDT

Man seriously injured in early-morning North York shooting

Man seriously injured in early-morning North York shooting

Backstreet Boys to play twice as many shows as Taylor Swift. Could Toronto host another residency?

Backstreet Boys to play twice as many shows as Taylor Swift. Could Toronto host another residency?

B.C. Conservative leader calls Massey Tunnel replacement a ‘pipe dream’

B.C. Conservative leader calls Massey Tunnel replacement a ‘pipe dream’

How to watch live results of B.C.’s municipal elections on Saturday

How to watch live results of B.C.’s municipal elections on Saturday

PM Carney wraps up pro-Canada barnstorming tour in hometown of Edmonton

PM Carney wraps up pro-Canada barnstorming tour in hometown of Edmonton

3 victims identified as investigation continues into fatal Calgary bus crash: CPS

3 victims identified as investigation continues into fatal Calgary bus crash: CPS

Record $90-million Lotto Max jackpot has people dreaming big

Record $90-million Lotto Max jackpot has people dreaming big

Alex Lawson promises to increase police patrol car minimum in Ottawa

Alex Lawson promises to increase police patrol car minimum in Ottawa

First-degree murder charge laid in connection to woman killed on virtual work meeting

First-degree murder charge laid in connection to woman killed on virtual work meeting

Montreal non-profit provides employment opportunities, friendship to people living with disabilities

Montreal non-profit provides employment opportunities, friendship to people living with disabilities

What are people Googling ahead of the Alberta referendum?

What are people Googling ahead of the Alberta referendum?

Support for remaining in Canada rises ahead of Alberta referendum, new poll finds

Support for remaining in Canada rises ahead of Alberta referendum, new poll finds

How Charlottetown police lost critical physical evidence in a high-profile cold case murder

New Brunswick's Progressive Conservatives set to elect new leader

New Brunswick's Progressive Conservatives set to elect new leader

Winnipeg drivers fed up over what they say is a lack of downtown monthly parking

Winnipeg drivers fed up over what they say is a lack of downtown monthly parking

Teen charged following fatal shooting of 15-year-old: Winnipeg police

Teen charged following fatal shooting of 15-year-old: Winnipeg police

Saskatchewan basketball team goes viral for picture day antics

Saskatchewan basketball team goes viral for picture day antics

Roughriders ‘three-headed monster’ returns to lineup versus Alouettes

Roughriders ‘three-headed monster’ returns to lineup versus Alouettes

Owner of Gene’s Restaurant preparing to say goodbye after 56 years in Stratford, Ont.

Owner of Gene’s Restaurant preparing to say goodbye after 56 years in Stratford, Ont.

Psychotherapist calls for OHIP coverage for mental health services

Psychotherapist calls for OHIP coverage for mental health services

Saskatoon Cancer Patient Lodge to be rebuilt with $24.5M investment

Saskatoon Cancer Patient Lodge to be rebuilt with $24.5M investment

Layoffs begin at Big River, Sask., sawmill as workers call for more support

Layoffs begin at Big River, Sask., sawmill as workers call for more support

Defence suggests blackmailing Sault jail guard was witness’s plan from the start

Defence suggests blackmailing Sault jail guard was witness’s plan from the start

West Nipissing Inc., others, fined for destroying Lake Sturgeon habitat

West Nipissing Inc., others, fined for destroying Lake Sturgeon habitat

London Knights beat Sudbury Wolves 4-1 on home ice

London Knights beat Sudbury Wolves 4-1 on home ice

Delayed municipal funding for homeless services having predictable impact in the Old East Village

Delayed municipal funding for homeless services having predictable impact in the Old East Village

Cool start to the weekend, but sun is here to stay

Cool start to the weekend, but sun is here to stay

Mother seeks answers following son’s death in police custody

Mother seeks answers following son’s death in police custody

Windsor Spitfires defeat Owen Sound Attack 11-3

Windsor Spitfires defeat Owen Sound Attack 11-3

Local mother-son duo among adaptive athletes tackling Detroit marathon

Local mother-son duo among adaptive athletes tackling Detroit marathon

Woman found dead at Vancouver Island waste facility, police rule out homicide

Woman found dead at Vancouver Island waste facility, police rule out homicide

The B.C. sea lion rescuers never gave up on is finally free

The B.C. sea lion rescuers never gave up on is finally free

Winnipeg’s chronic homelessness count may be 10 times lower than reported

Winnipeg’s chronic homelessness count may be 10 times lower than reported

First-degree murder charge laid in connection to woman killed on virtual work meeting

First-degree murder charge laid in connection to woman killed on virtual work meeting

Zelenskyy urges support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia after Trump pauses them

Zelenskyy urges support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia after Trump pauses them

‘Cockroach’ party founder released from Indian police custody

‘Cockroach’ party founder released from Indian police custody

Politics

Canada adding new express entry points for immigrants in ‘high-wage’ jobs

Canada’s immigration levels could soon be increased. Here’s why

Cultural sector concerned about lack of news on Canada’s promised $600M

Business

Canada’s wool industry looks inward after tariffs cut it off from the U.S.

U.S. tax breaks decimate Canada’s horseracing industry

Canada, India closer to new economic pact following trade talks in New Delhi, Mumbai

Health

Feds confirm funding for rare disease research as other questions unanswered

What parents need to know about childhood vision problems and uneven provincial coverage

China sentences 6 for lead-tainted kindergarten food that sickened over 200 children

Entertainment

Chuck Lorre gets candid on hits, flops and hard lessons in new memoir 'Sitcom'

Selma Blair speaks out on plane incident that resulted in her arrest, saying she ‘did not intend to harm anyone’

New Mexico judge tosses charges against actor Timothy Busfield, citing prosecutor misconduct

Sports

Canada pulls off upset against England in women’s rugby, snaps 41-game unbeaten streak

FIFA fines Spain US$20,000 for anti-Muslim chants at Egypt game condemned by Lamine Yamal

Canada's Taylor Ruck swims to 200 backstroke gold at World Cup event

Lifestyle

AI enters the chaotic world of online dating. User beware

Life rarely goes according to plan. Here’s how to get better at adapting

From trending looks to DIY tricks, how Canadians can budget for Halloween

Climate

Hurricane Trudy makes its way toward Mexico as Typhoon Champi threatens Guam

Brazil says Amazon deforestation fell to the lowest level since 1988

El Niño rains flood South America, sending residents fleeing and cattle swimming

Sci-Tech

This time adjustment was in place for more than 50 years. An international body just abolished it.

Hackers’ new weapon could soon hide in your smart home

Amazon launches two new portable AI listening devices