Liberals out-fundraise Conservatives by almost $1M in third quarter of 2026
Carney says he had ‘good conversation’ with Trump as two sides work on new trade deal
A spokesperson for U.S.-Canada Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the minister wasn't in Washington, but wouldn't elaborate on whether he would head there soon.
Democrat Haley Stevens endorses GOP candidate for Michigan Senate after spat with El-Sayed
Abdul El-Sayed’s former opponent in U.S. Senate primary stuns party officials by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers
Trump administration’s bid to block election certification in Alaska thrown out by judge
U.S. President wants to block certification of U.S. Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses
Heat director Michael Mann injured at L.A. gun range
Mann reportedly sustained a superficial injury after a weapon accidentally discharged while holstered
Ahead of budget, Poilievre urges Carney to end diesel taxes and cut spending
The leader of the official opposition also called on Carney to "keep your promised debt anchors," urging the prime minister to reduce the deficit until the budget is balanced.
Twenty years on, supporters of jailed Canadian Huseyin Celil haven’t given up hope of freeing him from China
Advocates for his release say Ottawa’s engagement in the case has waxed and waned over the years
Prime Minister Mark Carney calls six federal byelections for December
The byelections come after members of Parliament quit the House of Commons for diplomatic appointments, provincial politics or retirement.
Carney had ‘good conversation’ with Trump, trade talks to continue
Conversation builds on previous talks leaders had about what a mutually beneficial trade deal looks like, Prime Minister says
Carney says Canada, U.S. working in coming weeks towards trade deal
Talks broke down between Canada and the U.S. in August after the prime minister said the U.S. made last minute requests around trade deals and French language requirements.
Carney says he had ‘good conversation’ with Trump about trade, talks to continue
Election workers prepare for contested results ahead of U.S. midterms
Asked last week if he would respect the results of the midterms, Trump said he would, “if they're honest elections.” That has election workers bracing for election fallout.
OPP release details of victims, injured in fatal collision near Guelph
OPP said investigators continue to gather and preserve evidence in what she calls a complex investigation, but it is too soon to determine the exact details of what occurred.
Prime Minister Mark Carney calls six federal byelections for December
Flu, COVID numbers spike; shortage of some COVID vaccines leaves payers unprotected
Healthy individuals who don’t meet a lengthy list of risk qualifiers are seeing more shortages for certain vaccine brands
Carney calls 6 byelections for December in Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan
By-elections will be held in three Quebec ridings, two in Ontario and a sixth in Saskatchewan after their MPs left to return to previous jobs or run in another election.
Wolf Alice keeps fans guessing by following their musical muse
Wolf Alice is one of the most successful and critically-acclaimed English bands of the past few years. Is it because they're often changing musical direction?
Six federal by-elections to be held on Dec. 7
Prime Minister announced voting dates for the six ridings in Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan.
Trump’s rallies in Iowa and Kansas come as Republicans fight to keep Senate and House control
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is closing out the final days of a turbulent midterm campaign with rallies in two states he has handily won in the past, underscoring the defensive posture his Republican Party is taking as the elections become a referendum on his White House second term. His first stop is scheduled […]
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Liberals out-fundraise Conservatives by almost $1M in third quarter of 2026
OTTAWA - The Liberal Party surpassed the Conservatives in fundraising by almost $1 million in the third quarter of 2026, says Elections Canada.
Year in review: A look at events in October 2026
A look at news events in October 2026:
How Trump plans to govern if Democrats take Congress
Control of the Senate would allow Democrats to block Trump's judicial and executive-branch nominees, including any Supreme Court pick.
Golden State Valkyries claim WNBA championship in team’s second season
Gabby Williams scores 30 points to lift Golden State over Atlanta Dream in the winner-takes-all Game 7
Workers want to climb the ladder but many don’t want to be the boss
Workers reluctant to move into management roles worry about responsibility for others’ performance, workplace conflict and losing time for the specialized work they enjoy
Scattered riots hit Germany and France braces for more protest action
Other marches across Europe over cost of living concerns were mostly peaceful
Trump administration promises US farmers $15 billion in weeks before the midterms
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration has made $15 billion worth of promises to agriculture producers in the last few weeks of the midterm elections, initiatives intended to help offset higher costs for diesel and fertilizer that farmers have endured largely due to his tariffs and the war in Iran. Whether that […]
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Defence giant Lockheed Martin acquires N.S.-based undersea warfare company
DARTMOUTH - United States defence and aerospace giant Lockheed Martin has acquired Nova Scotia-based undersea defence company Ultra Maritime for $3.45 billion.
Giving fabric a new life: Quebec business tailors a new role in the circular economy
MONTREAL - A Quebec-based company is tailoring itself a place in the upcycling industry by breathing new life into discarded fabric — and it has no plans to slow down.
Majority of Metro Vancouver homes selling at below assessed value
The housing data is another example of the region's struggling residential resale market
Bolstered carbon monoxide rules named after Regina boy now in effect
REGINA — Saskatchewan regulations that bolster carbon monoxide monitoring are now in effect. It’s called Henry’s Law, and was named after an 11-year-old Regina boy who was killed by carbon monoxide poisoning in his parents’ apartment a year ago. The province says Henry Losco’s death pushed it to make regulatory changes. The rules require carbon […]
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Bolstered carbon monoxide rules named after Regina boy now in effect
What to know about the Affordable Care Act’s open enrollment period now underway
WASHINGTON (AP) — People heading into the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period with plans to sign up for insurance should expect a variety of changes in 2027, including higher premiums and fewer coverage options. The sign-up window for the marketplace, also known as Obamacare, starts Sunday in most states and runs through Jan. 15. […]
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Analysis: Republicans face a midterm reckoning of Trump’s making
WASHINGTON (AP) — For President Donald Trump, this week’s elections are about him. For his fellow Republicans, the risk is voters will agree. Midterms almost always serve as a referendum on the president’s party, and losses typically ensue. But Trump’s decisions to impose tariffs, start a war and oversee extravagant Washington renovations — largely without […]
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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens make it five straight wins edging the Pittsburgh Penguins
The Canadiens were flying on offence against a Penguins team that didn't find a body they wanted to hit.
Medical oncologist based in Brandon, Man., says he's leaving his 'dream job' over lack of support
A medical oncologist based in Brandon is leaving the role in November, saying his repeated calls for support have been ignored by the province.
Historic Canadian Club Brand Centre could be part of themed district if it were to re-open
The Canadian Club Brand Centre may have a path back to re-opening after the Ontario government removed one of the hurdles in its Fall Economic Statement Thursday. The centre, located on Riverside Drive East in the Walkerville, was once a popular tourist draw. It closed in 2017 because rules prohibited it from selling full bottles...
Carney says he had 'good conversation' with Trump about trade, talks to continue
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he had a "good conversation" with U.S. President Donald Trump on the future of trade between the two countries.
The Curator: Top products to help you get your best night’s sleep yet
Get the beauty slumber you deserve with these sleep-enhancing finds from Silk & Snow, Vitruvi and more.
Expert cautions about grief, fear ahead as critical numbers climb after Wainwright fire
Why the U.S. can’t get inflation under control, explained in seven charts
With midterms coming on Nov. 3, here’s how grim the landscape is for gas prices, groceries, housing and more
Carney has 'good conversation' with Trump on future of Canada-U.S. trade as midterms near
Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's had a "good conversation" with U.S. President Donald Trump on the future of Canada-U.S. trade, further adding their chat "builds on our recent constructive discussions" over the outlines of a possible trade deal.
Another year older, and deeper in debt
Debt servicing costs are set to soar in coming years, eating up more and more federal revenue
Mark Carney calls six federal byelections, including Scarborough North and in Brantford
Voters in those ridings, including three in Quebec and one in Saskatchewan, will head to the polls in early December.
Michiganders slammed by historic political ad spend ready for midterms to end
DETROIT — Gwyneth Love is ready for the United States midterm elections to be over. The 24-year-old Michigander lives in the eye of the political storm. The tight race between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for a key Michigan Senate seat could ultimately decide which party holds power in Congress. “I feel like […]
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Michiganders slammed by historic political ad spend ready for midterms to end
Canada’s trucking industry at a crossroads as safety and compliance concerns grow
In the depths of winter more than 20 years ago, Kate Shingler set off on the Plaster Rock Highway, a remote two-lane route cutting east-west through the dense wilderness of central New Brunswick. It was 2005 and so snowy and slippery that the young driver behind the wheel of a Toyota Tercel had to pull […]
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Pierre Poilievre speaks ahead of budget announcement
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks with reporters before the federal government tables its next budget.
Silver Cross Mother keeps daughter’s memory alive after 2002 training exercise accident
22-year-old Private Mariebeth Short was serving as a sapper in the 2 Combat Engineer Regiment at CFB Petawawa
Prime Minister Mark Carney calls six federal byelections for December
OTTAWA - Voters in six federal ridings in Quebec, Ontario and Saskatchewan will be heading to the polls Dec. 7, after Prime Minister Mark Carney called byelections Sunday.
Crash that killed 4 teens in Puslinch, Ont., an 'unimaginable tragedy': police
Four teens, aged 15 to 19 years, died in a crash in Puslinch, a rural area southeast of Guelph, early Saturday, according to Ontario Provincial Police.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO - Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week:
Proposed data centre would release ‘23 Hiroshima-sized atomic bombs worth of energy’ a day, physicist says
An analysis of the mammoth Wonder Valley data centre suggests it would release the equivalent of 23 atom bombs of heat waste into the boreal forest of northwestern Alberta every day. A Utah State University physicist who conducted the review for the Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation said the project demands a full environmental impact assessment.
Can a car cut in front of me at a red light to make a right turn?
If you want to turn right at a red light and you’re stuck behind a stopped car, you’ll have to wait, full stop, experts say
Carney calls December byelections for 6 ridings in Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan
Prime Minister Mark Carney has called byelections for a total of six ridings located in Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec that will give the Liberals a chance to strengthen their thin majority in the House of Commons.
Poilievre lays out demands ahead of budget, includes call to cut wasteful spending
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pushing for the federal government to eliminate all federal taxes on diesel until Canada Day, part of a list of demands ahead of the budget being tabled on Nov. 5. In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, Poilievre says suspending the GST on fuel until summer and […]
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Poilievre lays out demands ahead of budget, includes call to cut wasteful spending
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pushing for the federal government to eliminate all federal taxes on diesel until Canada Day, part of a list of demands ahead of the budget being tabled on Nov. 5. In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney, Poilievre says suspending the GST on fuel until summer and […]
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Poilievre lays out demands ahead of budget, includes call to cut wasteful spending
‘We have the power to adapt our schedules to better fit with daylight hours, just as cows easily do.’ Letters to the editor for Nov. 1
In today’s letters to the editor: foreign policy; Canada and the EU; Stelco; Ontario politics; Toronto election; Pacific Link pipeline; time changes; ride the rails
Canada’s National Security Depends on Alliances for the Future both Trans-Pacific and Transatlantic
By Vina Nadjibulla November 1, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to release Canada’s new National Security Strategy (NSS) on […]
Canada can develop infrastructure and protect biodiversity
Human speech follows the same patterns as birdsong — new research
Fighting accent bias is everyone’s job, not just accented speakers’
Another year older, and deeper in debt
Debt servicing costs are set to soar in coming years, eating up more and more federal revenue
‘We have the power to adapt our schedules to better fit with daylight hours, just as cows easily do.’ Letters to the editor for Nov. 1
In today’s letters to the editor: foreign policy; Canada and the EU; Stelco; Ontario politics; Toronto election; Pacific Link pipeline; time changes; ride the rails