Hamilton mayor-elect says he'll appoint Chris Murray as acting city manager until new hire is complete
Mayor-elect Keanin Loomis said Friday he'll appoint Chris Murray as Hamilton's new acting city manager. Murray was Hamilton's city manager from 2009 to 2018 and Toronto's from 2018 to 2022. Loomis has said hiring a new city manager will be "the first, most important, thing I get to do."
Parts of Dundas Valley Conservation Area to close for Haudenosaunee deer harvest
The Haudenosaunee deer harvest is set to begin next week in two designated areas of the Dundas Valley Conservation Area.
Kate's 5 fun things to do in and around Waterloo region this weekend: Oct. 30 to Nov. 1
It's Halloween on Saturday which means there are many events throughout the region to celebrate, from trick-or-treating in downtown cores to pumpkin parades.
Experts, Liberal MP hope for full ban on sports betting ads as advocates cite mental health decline
Sports betting businesses in Ontario, Alberta and eventually Quebec could soon be limited by a Senate bill seeking to restrict sports betting ads across Canada based on findings of increased addiction and gambling-related harms and suicides in Ontario, which reached committee on Wednesday.
Police won't lay charges against man in racist confrontation caught on video
London police will not lay charges against a man who confronted a woman hearing a hijab and told her she does not belong in Canada.
London man charged in 3 sexual assaults, police seek additional victims
A 49-year-old London man is facing multiple charges in connection with three alleged sexual assaults. Police say they believe there may be additional victims and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Opposition says province's mini-budget ignores Ottawa's needs
Ontario's written fall economic statement touched on local highway projects and investments in schools and long-term care, but some of the biggest questions about provincial plans for the city weren't addressed.
Civil liberty, religious opposition to decry PQ's proposed ban on school kids wearing religious symbols
Now that the Parti Québécois is sworn in as Quebec’s minority government, one of its immediate priorities is what children wear to school.
Hydro-Québec won't back down on higher prices for data centres
Hydro-Québec is asking the province’s energy regulator to approve a new rate averaging 13 cents per kilowatt-hour for data centres requiring more than five megawatts of power, which is nearly double their current rate.
Man who threatened to kill city councillor gets 4 months in jail
A man who harassed and threatened to kill Rideau Vanier Coun. Stéphanie Plante has been sentenced to four months of jail time and three years of probation.
Ottawa police still staring at deficit near $22M this year
The latest Ottawa police report into its expected 2026 budget expects a $21.8 million deficit, with overtime costs again taking up nearly half of that.
Vanier residents ask what took so long after city seizes aggressive dogs
Some residents of Ottawa's Vanier neighbourhood are questioning if more could have been done to prevent a series of reported dog bites that have left some afraid to walk in their own community.
Teen cyclist badly hurt in Petawawa crash
Ontario Provincial Police say a 17-year-old cyclist was struck by a vehicle and critically injured in Petawawa on Thursday night.
OPP officer charged with assault after Caledon man injured in arrest: SIU
An Ontario Provinical Police officer who was involved in an arrest that left a man seriously injured in Caledon last year has been charged with assault.
Province completes bike lane removal on section of Bloor Street W.
Bike lanes on a 1.2 kilometre stretch of Bloor Street West have been completely removed, according to the province Friday. It comes just weeks after dozens of residents came together in Etobicoke to protest the removal, which is the first part of Ontario's plan to rip out bike lanes on three major roads in Toronto.
Waterloo, Sudbury police collaborate in child exploitation investigation
The Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) Internet Child Exploitation Unit was called in to help with an investigation in Sudbury, Ont this fall. Back in March, Greater Sudbury Police Service began an undercover investigation online. The investigation was primarily focused on tracking down individuals who were using the internet to communicate with children and lure […]
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New Kitchener rec centre to feature Canada’s first multi-sport glass floor
As the grand opening of the Cowan Recreation Centre at RBJ Schlegel Park approaches, now just two-weeks away, the city has released another unique feature of the massive centre. The facility’s quad gymnasium will feature the country’s first multi-sport glass floor. “The flooring system uses LED lighting located under glass floor panels to display digital […]
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StatCan to release GDP data for August, early estimate for Q3 today
Statistics Canada is set to release GDP figures for the month of August and its early estimate for September and the third quarter overall this morning. A Reuters poll of economists show they’re predicting 0.2 per cent growth for August, which would mark a bounce from the no growth seen in July. Some economists brushed […]
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The Nine: Did Danielle Smith get her mandate?
Now that question 10 has been put to rest, what about the other nine? Albertans were asked a range of questions regarding the future of the economy, immigration system, and Canada’s constitution. Official results released on Thursday found that voters want changes to what programs and services non-citizens can access, while striking down any changes […]
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Kitchener’s mayor applauds provincial tariff relief in latest fiscal outlook
Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic was happy to see a focus on jobs, business supports and tariff relief in the province’s Fall Economic Outlook. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy presented the updated numbers on Thursday, which showed the province’s deficit climbing significantly to $16.9 billion as a result of economic uncertainty caused by U.S. trade action and […]
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Canada-European Union summit in Montreal concludes today with digital trade on agenda
MONTREAL — A major summit Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting with European Union leaders is set to conclude Friday with announcements on digital trade and academic exchanges.
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Early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds as millions more Americans vote ahead of Election Day
Early voting is continuing to significantly outpace the last midterm election, with millions more Americans casting ballots in advance and particularly sharp increases in states hosting competitive Senate races, according to an Associated Press analysis of voting data five days before Election Day. The surge is especially pronounced in Texas, where voters are deciding closely […]
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Police search for man after alleged indecent act at local mall
Police in Guelph are searching for a man after reports he was touching himself while in a parkade stairwell at Stone Road Mall. On Tuesday, Oct. 13, police were contacted by an employee at the mall. “The employee reported being outside speaking with a co-worker that day when they saw a man in the stairwell […]
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Province partners with UW in effort to improve flood response and resilience
The University of Waterloo (UW) will once again be behind new technology and tools aimed at keeping Ontario communities safe from flooding. The province announced Friday it would be investing $540,000 into a new three-year collaborative research agreement with UW. The research will focus on how water management decisions and infrastructure planning could be improved […]
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CIBC names former finance minister Bill Morneau as next board chair
TORONTO — CIBC is naming former federal finance minister Bill Morneau as the next chair of its board of directors.
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Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election.
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VIDEO: Police search for pair after memorial banner vandalized
Waterloo regional police are searching for two individuals after a memorial banner in downtown New Hamburg was vandalized. Police said the banner was honouring a local soldier who died in the line of duty. They have since released video footage of two people walking in the area at the time of the incident during the […]
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Ottawa posts $5.36B deficit for first five months of 2026-27 fiscal year
OTTAWA — The federal government posted a deficit of $5.36 billion for the first five months of its 2026-27 fiscal year.
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Ottawa inspired by NAFTA as it pursues a new Canada-EU alliance, Joly says
MONTRÉAL — Ottawa is drawing inspiration from the North American Free Trade Agreement as it works to develop a new alliance with the European Union, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says.
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Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk says seeing Earth during spacewalk ‘changed’ him
LONGUEUIL — Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk says he was overwhelmed with emotion looking at the Earth during a seven-hour spacewalk on Thursday.
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Walmart Canada launches AI shopping assistant Sparky
MISSISSAUGA — Walmart Inc. has brought its AI chatbot Sparky to Canada, more than a year after the retailer first rolled out the shopping assistant in the United States.
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Russia is back in the ice hockey world championships after sports court ruling
Russia must be allowed to return to ice hockey’s international tournaments, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled on Friday, overturning an exclusion in place since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The ruling is a major win for Russia against efforts to bar it from international sports due to the war in Ukraine. […]
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Broadway musical ‘The Book of Mormon’ returning to Centre in the Square
A hit Broadway musical is making its return to Centre in the Square in Kitchener next year. The Book of Mormon will take the stage at the downtown venue for several dates in March. The production debuted in 2011 and is considered one of the most successful shows in Broadway history. It has won a […]
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StatCan to release GDP data for August, early estimate for Q3 today
Statistics Canada is set to release GDP figures for the month of August and its early estimate for September and the third quarter overall this morning. A Reuters poll of economists show they’re predicting 0.2 per cent growth for August, which would mark a bounce from the no growth seen in July. Some economists brushed […]
The Nine: Did Danielle Smith get her mandate?
Now that question 10 has been put to rest, what about the other nine? Albertans were asked a range of questions regarding the future of the economy, immigration system, and Canada’s constitution. Official results released on Thursday found that voters want changes to what programs and services non-citizens can access, while striking down any changes […]
Early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds as millions more Americans vote ahead of Election Day
Early voting is continuing to significantly outpace the last midterm election, with millions more Americans casting ballots in advance and particularly sharp increases in states hosting competitive Senate races, according to an Associated Press analysis of voting data five days before Election Day. The surge is especially pronounced in Texas, where voters are deciding closely […]
Business groups clock hurdles as time change comes to an end in some regions
An annoying but fleeting point of friction for many businesses is being tossed aside this fall as parts of the country do away with the twice-annual time change starting Sunday.
Ukrainian lawmaker says residents have been evacuated from the war-ravaged city of Oleshky
KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian lawmaker says residents have been evacuated from the war-ravaged city of Oleshky.
Scottish police conduct inquiries into ex-Prince Andrew and Epstein’s visit to king’s estate
LONDON (AP) — Police in Scotland have opened an investigation into the time the former Prince Andrew spent with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, at the king’s Balmoral estate, authorities said Friday.
CIBC names former finance minister Bill Morneau as next board chair
TORONTO — CIBC is naming former federal finance minister Bill Morneau as the next chair of its board of directors.
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election.
Ottawa posts $5.36B deficit for first five months of 2026-27 fiscal year
OTTAWA — The federal government posted a deficit of $5.36 billion for the first five months of its 2026-27 fiscal year.
Ottawa inspired by NAFTA as it pursues a new Canada-EU alliance, Joly says
MONTRÉAL — Ottawa is drawing inspiration from the North American Free Trade Agreement as it works to develop a new alliance with the European Union, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says.
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk says seeing Earth during spacewalk ‘changed’ him
LONGUEUIL — Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk says he was overwhelmed with emotion looking at the Earth during a seven-hour spacewalk on Thursday.
200 more body-worn cameras deployed to Ottawa police officers
People will be seeing more cameras strapped to the front of officers in the city, as Ottawa police are expanding the technology across more roles. Starting this fall, the force deployed 200 more cameras to officers within the frontline and specialized policing units. According to the press release, officials believe this is a “significant expansion” […]
Walmart Canada launches AI shopping assistant Sparky
MISSISSAUGA — Walmart Inc. has brought its AI chatbot Sparky to Canada, more than a year after the retailer first rolled out the shopping assistant in the United States.
Russia is back in the ice hockey world championships after sports court ruling
Russia must be allowed to return to ice hockey’s international tournaments, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled on Friday, overturning an exclusion in place since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The ruling is a major win for Russia against efforts to bar it from international sports due to the war in Ukraine. […]
Kilograms of suspected cocaine, meth and multiple weapons taken in police raid
Three people are facing multiple charges after police raided a property south of Ottawa and found what they said is a drug trafficking operation. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) launched the investigation in the summer after a report of possible drugs involved. They joined up with the canine unit and the Grenville detachment to search a […]
25-year-old charged with aggravated assault after man left unconscious
Police laid a charge against one suspect wanted in connection with a serious assault that left a man unconscious in a ditch. Oct. 22 police were called to outside the Canadian Tire Centre, after the Ottawa Senators hosted the Florida Panthers. When they arrived at 10:30 p.m., they found a man in his 50s unconscious […]
Money woes, war and Trump — what’s motivating U.S. voters ahead of the midterms
U.S. President Donald Trump has been telling supporters to vote like he's on the midterm ballot next Tuesday — but voters are heading to the polls looking for politicians ready to tackle the affordability crisis.
Canada-European Union summit in Montreal concludes today with digital trade on agenda
MONTREAL — A major summit Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting with European Union leaders is set to conclude today with announcements on digital trade and academic exchanges.
StatCan to release GDP data for August, early estimate for Q3 today
Statistics Canada is set to release GDP figures for the month of August and its early estimate for September and the third quarter overall this morning. A Reuters poll of economists show they’re predicting 0.2 per cent growth for August, which would mark a bounce from the no growth seen in July. Some economists brushed […]
The Nine: Did Danielle Smith get her mandate?
Now that question 10 has been put to rest, what about the other nine? Albertans were asked a range of questions regarding the future of the economy, immigration system, and Canada’s constitution. Official results released on Thursday found that voters want changes to what programs and services non-citizens can access, while striking down any changes […]
Large fire breaks out at Brampton truck yard
Fire crews are at the scene of a massive fire that tore through a large truck yard in Brampton. Firefighters were called to the area of Ward Road and Sun Pac Boulevard, near Williams Parkway and Humberwest Parkway, around 2:30 a.m. on Friday. 680 NewsRadio reports a few workers were inside a building at the […]
Lawyers for ex-FBI Director James Comey will ask a judge to block Justice Department prosecution
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey will ask a federal judge on Friday to block the Justice Department from pursuing its third criminal case against the outspoken critic of President Donald Trump and frequent target of Republican outrage.
‘Time is the fire in which we burn’: 2 major cast losses rock the passionate ‘Star Trek’ universe
WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the countless memorable lines that have tumbled out of the “Star Trek” universe over the years is this gem, originally from a 20th-century poet named Delmore Schwartz: “Time is the fire in which we burn.”
Ontario completes removal of bike lanes on stretch of Bloor Street West in Etobicoke
The Doug Ford government says it has completed the removal of a section of bike lanes on Bloor Street West in Etobicoke, restoring vehicle lanes along a 1.2-kilometre stretch of roadway the province argues is needed to ease traffic congestion. In a release issued Friday, the province said work has wrapped up between Clissold Road […]
Early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds as millions more Americans vote ahead of Election Day
Early voting is continuing to significantly outpace the last midterm election, with millions more Americans casting ballots in advance and particularly sharp increases in states hosting competitive Senate races, according to an Associated Press analysis of voting data five days before Election Day. The surge is especially pronounced in Texas, where voters are deciding closely […]
Business groups clock hurdles as time change comes to an end in some regions
An annoying but fleeting point of friction for many businesses is being tossed aside this fall as parts of the country do away with the twice-annual time change starting Sunday.
Ukrainian lawmaker says some residents have been evacuated from the war-ravaged city of Oleshky
KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) — Some residents have been evacuated from Russia-occupied Oleshky and are traveling toward Ukrainian-held territory, a Ukrainian lawmaker said Friday, on the fourth day of the most significant truce since Russia’s full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine 4 1/2 years ago.
Scottish police conduct inquiries into ex-Prince Andrew and Epstein’s visit to king’s estate
LONDON (AP) — Police in Scotland have opened an investigation into the time the former Prince Andrew spent with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, at the king’s Balmoral estate, authorities said Friday.
CIBC names former finance minister Bill Morneau as next board chair
TORONTO — CIBC is naming former federal finance minister Bill Morneau as the next chair of its board of directors.
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election.
Christa Pike says she’s in constant pain and blames her failed execution on ‘incompetence’
Christa Pike said Friday that she remains in constant pain and struggles to speak a month after surviving a lethal injection in Tennessee, a failure she blames on “incompetence.”
Brewers fans to flood Milwaukee streets for a long-awaited World Series victory parade
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brewers fans were lining the streets of Milwaukee early Friday morning, with thousands expected for a parade celebrating the franchise's first World Series title.
Supreme Court of Canada orders new trial for man acquitted of dangerous driving
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has ordered a new trial for a motorist who was acquitted of dangerous driving charges after a fatal accident in British Columbia.
Greenland opens new international airport to lure tourists as it eyes future independence
ILULISSAT, Greenland (AP) — Greenland has opened a new international airport, seeking to lure visitors from around the world as the Arctic island looks toward eventual independence from Denmark.
Ottawa posts $5.36B deficit for first five months of 2026-27 fiscal year
OTTAWA — The federal government posted a deficit of $5.36 billion for the first five months of its 2026-27 fiscal year.
Ottawa inspired by NAFTA as it pursues a new Canada-EU alliance, Joly says
MONTRÉAL — Ottawa is drawing inspiration from the North American Free Trade Agreement as it works to develop a new alliance with the European Union, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says.
Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk says seeing Earth during spacewalk ‘changed’ him
LONGUEUIL — Canadian Space Agency astronaut Joshua Kutryk says he was overwhelmed with emotion looking at the Earth during a seven-hour spacewalk on Thursday.
Patrick Stewart found ‘Star Trek’ fame but always returned to Shakespeare and the stage
LONDON (AP) — Before he captained the Starship Enterprise, Patrick Stewart commanded the Shakespearean stage.
An ICE officer has been charged after striking a man with a car in Houston
HOUSTON (AP) — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer accused of intentionally ramming his car into a Mexican construction worker in Houston was charged Friday with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, prosecutors said.
Walmart Canada launches AI shopping assistant Sparky
MISSISSAUGA — Walmart Inc. has brought its AI chatbot Sparky to Canada, more than a year after the retailer first rolled out the shopping assistant in the United States.
Russia is back in the ice hockey world championships after sports court ruling
Russia must be allowed to return to ice hockey’s international tournaments, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled on Friday, overturning an exclusion in place since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The ruling is a major win for Russia against efforts to bar it from international sports due to the war in Ukraine. […]
OpenAI challenging B.C. privacy order for details of Tumbler Ridge shooting
VICTORIA — The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia says artificial intelligence company OpenAI is challenging an order to produce documents related to the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
OPP officer charged with assault during arrest in Caledon: SIU
An Ontario Provincial Police officer who was involved in an arrest that left a man seriously injured in Caledon has been charged with assault.
Portion of TTC Line 2 shut down twice due to trespasser at track level on Friday
A portion of Line 2 Bloor-Danforth came to a halt twice on Friday, causing delays for commuters first during the busy morning rush hour and then once again in the afternoon. The service disruption was due to a trespasser on the tracks both times. The first incident started around 6:45 a.m., with service suspended between […]
Family of First Nation woman who died amid lack of medical travel asks for OPP probe
The family of a northern Ontario First Nation woman who died after she couldn’t get to crucial medical appointments following open-heart surgery has asked provincial police to investigate her death. Eva Mamakwa said her 31-year-old daughter, Miranda Mamakwa, died in September after Indigenous Services Canada’s non-insured health benefits program did not arrange travel for her […]
Ontario education minister to allow school board trustees to be sworn in
Education Minister Paul Calandra wants to ensure that trustees are in keeping with a code of conduct after finding out that some were planning on having meetings after being elected this past Monday.
Why some Canadian police are still promoting Crime Stoppers despite breach
Some Canadian police services continue to promote Crime Stoppers despite a data breach that may have exposed identifying information included in anonymous tips.
Ontario completes removal of bike lanes on Bloor Street West
Work to remove the lanes resulted in a multi-day protest earlier this month.
Police still searching for suspects in violent Bridle Path home invasion that left 4 family members injured
Police have said the home, located on Hyde Park Circle, was chosen due to being in an affluent area and was not otherwise targeted.
OPP probe collision that killed two pedestrians in Kingsville
Emergency responders found a 25-year-old man and a 27-year-old man who had been struck by a Jeep
Man wanted in utility trailer, ATV theft surrenders to Windsor police
Bobby St. Jean is charged with break and enter, and theft over $5,000
Largest phase of new hospital project begins with request for proposals
Windsor Regional Hospital has asked two prequalified teams to submit proposals outlining their plans to design and build the Diagnostic and Treatment Block for the new Windsor-Essex mega-hospital.