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Published: October 11, 2025 at 9:00AM EDT

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Two people dead after Hamilton collision

Two people dead after Hamilton collision

Doug Ford backs off government plane purchase, seeks to sell aircraft

Doug Ford backs off government plane purchase, seeks to sell aircraft

B.C. man who choked, kicked toddler sentenced to 6 months in jail

B.C. man who choked, kicked toddler sentenced to 6 months in jail

B.C. to table legislation to suspend Indigenous rights law Monday: First Nations sources

B.C. to table legislation to suspend Indigenous rights law Monday: First Nations sources

Woe Canada: Goose eggs at heart of downtown Calgary condo controversy appear to have been destroyed

Woe Canada: Goose eggs at heart of downtown Calgary condo controversy appear to have been destroyed

Alberta minister plans to meet grocery store owners about rising price of food

Alberta minister plans to meet grocery store owners about rising price of food

Mackenzie King Bridge reopens after police operation

Mackenzie King Bridge reopens after police operation

Two injured in collision on Highway 17 in Deep River, Ont.

Two injured in collision on Highway 17 in Deep River, Ont.

Quebec spring floods remain under control, premier says as dozens of municipalities affected

Quebec spring floods remain under control, premier says as dozens of municipalities affected

Lakeshore General ER ranked worst in Quebec for average wait times

Lakeshore General ER ranked worst in Quebec for average wait times

‘The U.S. has changed and we must respond,’ says PM Carney in direct address

‘The U.S. has changed and we must respond,’ says PM Carney in direct address

Alberta minister plans to meet grocery store owners about rising price of food

Alberta minister plans to meet grocery store owners about rising price of food

Gas, diesel prices down Sunday in New Brunswick

Gas, diesel prices down Sunday in New Brunswick

‘The U.S. has changed and we must respond,’ says PM Carney in direct address

‘The U.S. has changed and we must respond,’ says PM Carney in direct address

‘The U.S. has changed and we must respond,’ says PM Carney in direct address

‘The U.S. has changed and we must respond,’ says PM Carney in direct address

House fire in Whyte Ridge leaves 2 pets dead

House fire in Whyte Ridge leaves 2 pets dead

“Near- to below-normal runoff expected for most of Sask. in spring: WSA

“Near- to below-normal runoff expected for most of Sask. in spring: WSA

Here are Saskatchewan’s top 10 worst roads, according to CAA’s 2026 campaign

Here are Saskatchewan’s top 10 worst roads, according to CAA’s 2026 campaign

Most-read stories of the week: woman found guilty of husband’s murder, WestJet diversion and Lotto Max changes

Most-read stories of the week: woman found guilty of husband’s murder, WestJet diversion and Lotto Max changes

Transportation Minister says team is looking for ways to avoid repeat of deadly flyover crash

Transportation Minister says team is looking for ways to avoid repeat of deadly flyover crash

Here are Saskatchewan’s top 10 worst roads, according to CAA’s 2026 campaign

Here are Saskatchewan’s top 10 worst roads, according to CAA’s 2026 campaign

Saskatoon reopens eastbound lanes on Circle Drive to Highway 16 after repairs

Saskatoon reopens eastbound lanes on Circle Drive to Highway 16 after repairs

‘The U.S. has changed and we must respond,’ says PM Carney in direct address

‘The U.S. has changed and we must respond,’ says PM Carney in direct address

Sudbury crews work 24/7 amid flooding

Sudbury crews work 24/7 amid flooding

Dog agility trials held near Arva

Dog agility trials held near Arva

Water levels dropping but remain high, says UTRCA

Water levels dropping but remain high, says UTRCA

Salvation Army volunteers lead simulated disaster training ahead of Minden flooding deployment

Salvation Army volunteers lead simulated disaster training ahead of Minden flooding deployment

One man taken into custody following ongoing police investigation involving road closure

One man taken into custody following ongoing police investigation involving road closure

Jet ski rental business pitched for Colchester Harbour

Jet ski rental business pitched for Colchester Harbour

Man facing firearms charges arrested for breaching bail conditions

Man facing firearms charges arrested for breaching bail conditions

B.C. man who choked, kicked toddler sentenced to 6 months in jail

B.C. man who choked, kicked toddler sentenced to 6 months in jail

B.C. to table legislation to suspend Indigenous rights law Monday: First Nations sources

B.C. to table legislation to suspend Indigenous rights law Monday: First Nations sources

West Nipissing under state of emergency as flooding closes highways, roads

West Nipissing under state of emergency as flooding closes highways, roads

Former minister Catherine McKenna blasts the heads of Canadian oil companies

Former minister Catherine McKenna blasts the heads of Canadian oil companies

Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge

Los Angeles woman arrested on Iranian arms trafficking charge

3 students, 2 others shot along nightlife district near the University of Iowa, authorities say

3 students, 2 others shot along nightlife district near the University of Iowa, authorities say

‘The U.S. has changed and we must respond,’ says PM Carney in direct address

Capital Dispatch: Here’s how PM Carney plans to use his new majority in Parliament

Canada has ‘the worst strategy’ when it comes to trade: Howard Lutnick

30% risk Canada enters recession: former BoC governor

More money left Canada than foreign investors brought in, but it’s not a red flag yet, says economist

Canada Post beginning work to move from door-to-door mail delivery to community mailboxes

Weapons-grade chemical carfentanil surges as dangerous substitute for fentanyl in U.S.

U.S. judge rejects Bayer bid to block Johnson & Johnson prostate cancer drug claims

FOI documents suggest plant-based milk facility linked to deadly outbreak was 'haven for listeria,' experts say

Padre Guilherme hosts rave in Argentina's capital honoring late Pope Francis

Eddie Murphy receives life achievement award by AFI, drawing standing ovation at star-filled tribute

French film star Nathalie Baye dead at 77: family to AFP

Why Bayern's players are wearing cockatoo T-shirts for Bundesliga celebrations

Canada's women's soccer squad shows fight, desire in 1-0 loss to Brazil: coach

Brazilian basketball legend Oscar Schmidt dies: federation

The baguette faces an uncertain future. How France is rethinking its iconic loaves

Is allergy season starting earlier? It depends where you live, according to experts

What consumers can do as the Iran war impacts the cost and availability of flights

Climate & Environment

The U.S. backs a South Africa project to extract rare earths despite a diplomatic clash

Chernobyl's radioactive landscape is testament to nature’s resilience and survival spirit

Canada's emissions reductions slowed in 2024, federal data shows

Blue Origin launches rocket with used booster for first time

A humanoid robot sprints to victory in Beijing, beating the human half-marathon world record

From red hair to lower body fat, human evolution has accelerated: study

Here Are The 60 Best Advent Calendars For 2025 You Can Get In Canada (So Far)

I’ve been Using This Canadian Shampoo And Conditioner For Over A Month, And It’s Totally Changed My Scalp And Hair Health

20 Foolproof Gifts To Order If You Want To Get Your Holiday Shopping Done Early

I Tried It: A Laundry Basket So Smart It Solved Our Biggest Household Argument

20 Things From Amazon Canada That CTV Shopping Trends Readers Loved Ordering In October

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