Dec 05, 18:00

Friday, December 5, 2025 5:30 PM Judge rules proposed Alberta separation referendum would be unconstitutional       An Alberta judge has ruled a proposed referendum question on Alberta independence violates the Canadian Constitution.

Friday, December 5, 2025 5:29 PM 2 B.C. First Nations say government is rushing mine expansion without proper review       "We do not consent at this point. We have too much more we have to work through," said Keith Crow, chief of Lower Similkameen on Friday.

Friday, December 5, 2025 5:18 PM Canada removes Syria from list of foreign state supporters of terrorism       Ottawa said it has also removed Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the group that led a rebel takeover last year, from its list of terrorist entities under the Criminal Code.

Friday, December 5, 2025 4:57 PM Man charged with murder after elderly woman killed in Toronto house fire       A man has been charged with first-degree murder after an elderly woman was killed in a Toronto house fire last month.

Friday, December 5, 2025 4:50 PM Ottawa to proceed with promised firearm classification review: minister       The government has been heavily criticized by gun control advocates for not banning the semi-automatic SKS, which is commonly used in Indigenous communities.

Friday, December 5, 2025 4:36 PM Here's all the Alberta politicians facing citizen recall petitions       As of Friday, 17 Alberta legislature members in UCP caucus are officially facing recall petitions from constituents, and one has also been approved for NDP MLA Amanda Chapman.

Friday, December 5, 2025 4:34 PM Maritime vigils honour Montreal Massacre victims, addresses violence against women       Vigils were held at universities in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia in remembrance of the 14 women killed at Montreal's École Polytechnique in 1989 in an anti-feminist attack.

Friday, December 5, 2025 3:41 PM Hundreds of public sector workers warned their jobs could be cut, union says       A federal union says hundreds of workers have been warned they may lose their jobs as the government moves to shrink the size of the public service.

Friday, December 5, 2025 3:37 PM Colleen Jones remembered: Funeral, celebration of life honours famed curler, broadcaster       Hundreds of mourners gathered at a Halifax church on Friday morning as family, friends, co-workers, teammates and fans gathered to honour Colleen Jones.

Friday, December 5, 2025 3:36 PM Manitoba informs residents of revised location for supervised drug consumption site       The Manitoba government appears to have chosen a new location for its proposed supervised drug consumption site.

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 5:40 PM Mayors urge Ontario to declare state of emergency to address homelessness, addiction       The mayors of Ontario's 29 largest cities are calling on the province to declare a state of emergency as municipalities deal with what they call a "community safety and humanitarian crisis" created by homelessness, mental health and addiction. Ontario Big City Mayors urges the province to provide more funding and engage more actively with cities […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 5:24 PM Fact File: Video of chained Mustang 'stolen' from Brampton, Ont. driveway is a skit       A video posted to social media in December appeared to show a Brampton, Ont. man filming the chained-up bumper of his Mustang — the only part of the vehicle that remained after a supposed theft. While some users who reposted the video took it at face value, the video is actually a skit, produced by […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 5:18 PM Classic Hudson's Bay blankets sell out at some Canadian Tire stores within hours       Christmas shoppers hoping to pick up a woolen Hudson's Bay blanket from a new collection released Friday morning may be out of luck.

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 5:13 PM Toronto Public Health urges doctors to prioritize flu shots as cases rise       Toronto Public Health is urging doctors to prioritize vaccinating patients against the flu over the next week.  It takes about two weeks for protection against the flu to kick in after getting vaccinated. In its weekly e-newsletter to doctors on Friday, the public health unit says the number of flu cases is rising in Toronto […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 4:42 PM Conservative motion would force House vote on Alberta pipeline agreement       OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives are planning to force a vote in the House of Commons next Tuesday on the Liberal government's pipeline agreement with Alberta. Leader Pierre Poilievre posted on social media the text of the motion, which calls on members of Parliament to take note of the Nov. 27 memorandum of understanding with […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 4:26 PM Real or fake? Researchers to develop tool that would help courts spot AI evidence       As artificial intelligence makes it easier for anyone to doctor – or even fabricate – videos, photos and other types of evidence, a group of researchers in Canada is aiming to help the courts sort through what's real or fake. The team, which includes technologists and legal scholars based in universities in Ontario and British […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 4:19 PM 209 kilograms of opium smuggled in machinery into Canada, CBSA says       BURNABY — The Canada Border Services Agency says its officers seized a shipment of 209 kilograms of opium. A statement Friday says the drugs were detected in a shipping container at the Burnaby, B.C., container examination facility. The agency says the drugs were found in March, wrapped inside an 11,000 kilogram piece of commercial machinery. […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 4:18 PM Plan for changes to role of trustees in Ontario coming early next year: minister       Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra said Friday he will make a final decision early in the new year on what changes to make to the role of trustees in the school system, but he signalled he is inclined to largely eliminate it. Speaking at a school in Ottawa, where he announced spending of $162 million […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 3:59 PM Man charged with murder in death of 84-year-old woman in Annex fire       A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of an 84-year-old woman in a house fire in the Annex last month. The two-alarm blaze broke out at home on Boswell Avenue in the Avenue Road and Davenport Road area around 11 p.m. on November 15. Firefighters found a woman on the second […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 3:21 PM Ottawa moving to reissue fishing licences to Mi'kmaq group despite Inuit objections       OTTAWA — The federal government says it is proposing to reissue fishing licences to a coalition of Mi'kmaq First Nations in Atlantic Canada, despite objections from Inuit in Nunavut who successfully sued to have the original licences quashed. In 2021, Inuit asked the Federal Court to set aside a decision by the minister of fisheries […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 3:15 PM Hundreds of federal public servants warned this week of job cuts       OTTAWA — Hundreds of workers have been warned they may lose their jobs as the government moves to shrink the size of the public service. The Public Service Alliance of Canada said Friday that 219 of its members at Natural Resources Canada received notices this week saying their jobs might be cut. In addition to […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 2:52 PM Canadian-born renegade architect Frank Gehry dies at 96       Frank Gehry, the Canadian-born renegade architect behind some of the world's most recognizable buildings, has died at 96. Meaghan Lloyd, chief of staff at Gehry Partners, LLP, said he died on Friday morning at his home in Santa Monica, Calif., following a brief illness. Known for his unconventional style and daring designs, Gehry brought unique […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 2:09 PM Fake Viagra, Cialis, seized from west end convenience store: Health Canada       Fake Viagra and Cialis pills were seized from a Junction-area convenience store, Health Canada said in a release Friday. The bogus sexual enhancement pills were removed from shelves at Rocky Convenience at 2466 St. Clair Avenue West. "Immediately stop using and safely dispose of the product," Health Canada advised. "Consult a health care professional if […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 2:00 PM Canadian men to face Switzerland, Qatar and possibly Italy at 2026 World Cup       Canada's draw for next summer's World Cup started well but finished with a twist of the tail. The Canadian men, ranked 27th in the world, drew No. 17 Switzerland, the fifth-ranked team in Pot 2, and then No. 51 Qatar, the 10th-ranked side in Pot 3. While the Canadians will have to be at their […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 1:23 PM Grand jury transcripts from abandoned Epstein investigation in Florida can be released, judge rules       ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday gave the Justice Department permission to release transcripts of a grand jury investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of underage girls in Florida — a case that ultimately ended without any federal charges being filed against the millionaire sex offender. U.S. District Judge Rodney Smith said a […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 5, 2025 3:53 PM Stunt racers face long list of charges from Ottawa police       Two drivers were spotted in a stunt-driving duel hitting speeds of up to 170 km/h Thursday afternoon.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 5, 2025 3:26 PM Ottawa Senators will be without centre Shane Pinto versus the St. Louis Blues       The club's third-line centre left Thursday's game against the New York Rangers with a lower-body injury

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 5, 2025 1:15 PM Province announces funding for two new Ottawa high schools       Shovels in the ground for new public and Catholic high schools as early as next spring, says education minister.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 5, 2025 12:45 PM Don't even THINK about walking on the Rideau Canal yet       "The Rideau Canal Skateway will open when the ice is deemed of good quality, suitable and safe," the NCC says firmly on its website.

Windsor Star Friday, December 5, 2025 4:32 PM Job rebound: Windsor-Essex sets record-high employment numbers       In a rare piece of good tariff news, the local unemployment rate has dropped so drastically that more people had jobs last month than any other time in Windsor-Essex history. Justin Falconer, CEO of Workforce WindsorEssex, said the local record stems from companies looking for stability amid tariff turmoil, that see Canada and Southwestern Ontario […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 5, 2025 3:42 PM Plan for changes to role of trustees in Ontario coming early next year: minister       By Allison Jones, The Canadian Press Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra says he will make a final decision early in the new year on what changes to make to the role of trustees in the school system, but he is signalling he is inclined to largely eliminate it. Speaking at a school today in Ottawa, […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 5, 2025 2:59 PM Brightest December moon in years illuminates Windsor-Essex       A major celestial event brightened Windsor-Essex skies long after sunset on Thursday night. The full cold supermoon — the last full moon of the year —  rose brighter and larger than usual, dazzling onlookers and reflecting sunlight over the Northern Hemisphere. What set Thursday's moon apart from a typical full moon? According to the Weather […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 5, 2025 11:44 AM Police locate vehicle, ID driver after tow operator killed on Hwy. 401       A 42-year-old operator from Kitchener was hit while helping a stranded motorist at about 7:18 a.m. Wednesday.

Windsor Star Friday, December 5, 2025 11:38 AM Government hands over unredacted controversial Stellantis deal to committee after weeks-long battle       Industry Minister Mélanie Joly told another committee that the government is serving Stellantis with a notice of default due to its announced shift in production to the U.S.

Windsor Star Friday, December 5, 2025 11:30 AM New K9 cops: How Windsor police handpicked, trained dogs — and what they can do       They are not your best friends. Born in Europe and bred for a single purpose, they are Smoke and Shadow, the newest four-legged crime fighters trained by Windsor police. "They're our professional partners, and let's be serious, part of their job is tracking and hunting humans," said Windsor police Const. Lance Montigny, who trains dogs […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 5, 2025 11:08 AM Windsor's Take Five Bistro makes list of top restaurants in Canada       A Windsor steakhouse has been named one of the top restaurants in the country. For the second consecutive year, OpenTable's annual Top 100 list includes Take Five Bistro, which opened on Erie Street in 2011. OpenTable is an online restaurant reservation company used by diners worldwide. This year, the company said its annual Top 100 […]

The Province Friday, December 5, 2025 5:43 PM 'It all comes to this moment': Whitecaps eager to make history in MLS Cup final       The club will play in Major League Soccer's championship match for the first time on Saturday when they take on Lionel Messi's Inter Miami in Florida.

The Province Friday, December 5, 2025 1:45 PM Whitecaps' Thomas Müller is the star Major League Soccer needs       MLS Cup final 2025: Lionel Messi set the table and cooked the meal but Thomas Müller is the maitre d'

The Province Friday, December 5, 2025 11:45 AM Canucks Live: Nowhere to go but up as the Canucks are LAST in the NHL with Friday/Saturday home games up next       Read about the latest Quinn Hughes rumours and more Canucks power failures, as NHL rankings are released

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, December 5, 2025 3:50 PM Inside Soccer: First look at FIFA World Cup 2026 draw       The much-anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer draw captivated millions across the globe early Friday afternoon.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, December 5, 2025 3:33 PM University of Saskatchewan announces $10-million donation towards School for the Arts       The donation will help pay for curriculum modernization, theatre expansion and student supports.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, December 5, 2025 11:14 AM Due to wildfire threats, Saskatchewan outlier in national spike at Parks Canada sites       Slowdown for Prince Albert National Park "one hundred per cent" due to wildfires, says president of Waskesiu Chamber of Commerce.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, December 5, 2025 5:21 PM Updated Roughriders off-season transactions tracker       Here's an up-to-date look at all the moves the Saskatchewan Roughriders have made as the CFL club prepares for 2026

Regina Leader-Post Friday, December 5, 2025 3:36 PM Saskatchewan government brings in legislation allowing involuntary addictions treatment       "Individuals may only be brought to a Compassionate Intervention Assessment Centre by police or peace officer, referred by a medical professional, or through a judge's warrant."

Regina Leader-Post Friday, December 5, 2025 1:32 PM QB Harris reflects on decision to return for fourth season with Roughriders       On Thursday, the veteran quarterback signed a one-year contract extension less three weeks after being named the 2025 Grey Cup MVP

Regina Leader-Post Friday, December 5, 2025 11:23 AM Saskatchewan legislature set to wrap up with involuntary drug treatment bill       The Compassionate Intervention Act would see those with addictions receive treatment against their will in extreme circumstances.

Calgary Herald Friday, December 5, 2025 5:40 PM Crown says Calgary dentist who defrauded insurance companies through phony claims should go to prison       Defence said Alena Smadych voluntarily paid three of the victims more than $500,000 without charges even being laid

Calgary Herald Friday, December 5, 2025 5:33 PM Jury begins deliberations in trial of Calgary man charged with murder in fatal northwest stabbing       Jurors begin deliberations in the trial of Calgary murder suspect Dennis George Hart

Calgary Herald Friday, December 5, 2025 5:26 PM Braid: With monster fine and ban on words, UCP locks down political landscape       Bill 14 would institute hefty penalties for anyone who misuses information collection during a petition drive while also limiting the use of some words in political party names

Calgary Herald Friday, December 5, 2025 5:11 PM Union says UCP government ignoring judge's safety recommendations after care worker killing       Alberta government was urged to introduce new laws to prevent similar workplace tragedies in the future

Calgary Herald Friday, December 5, 2025 4:50 PM Council approves $9 million to increase CTrain security patrols during afternoon rush       Pilot project will focus security enhancements at 12 CTrain stations, scalable up to 20

Calgary Herald Friday, December 5, 2025 4:38 PM 'Not an easy thing:' U.S. family rejecting Trump's America spurned by Canadian immigration       "There's just this warm welcome — in America you have to worry about what neighbourhood you move into," said Pamela Smith who moved her family to Calgary from Montana

Calgary Herald Friday, December 5, 2025 4:08 PM Calgary recertified as 'bird-friendly' city by Nature Canada       "The recertification kind of reaffirms we are doing things that support birds in the urban habitat," says Bird Friendly Calgary rep

Calgary Herald Friday, December 5, 2025 3:00 PM Recall petition for four more Alberta MLAs approved       The latest approval brings the total number of recall petitions to more than 18

Calgary Herald Friday, December 5, 2025 1:34 PM 'Something you dream about': Can Flames captain Mikael Backlund play his way onto Sweden's Olympic roster?       Mikael Backlund has represented his country on many occasions, but never at the Olympics — 'It would mean the world to get a chance to go.'

Calgary Herald Friday, December 5, 2025 12:53 PM River Pointe Towns: 'We fell in love with the location, the view and the layout'       New home in Cochrane is a nature-filled retreat next to fly-fishing heaven and riverside pathways for walking the dog.

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 5, 2025 5:52 PM CBSA seizes more than 200 kg of opium smuggled in large machinery in Metro Vancouver       The drugs were from a container originating from the United Arab Emirates

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 5, 2025 2:00 PM Christmas coffee recipes: 3 ways to dress up your morning brew       Add some festive flair to your morning (ahem, or afternoon) cup of coffee with these three holiday recipes.

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 5, 2025 12:52 PM One person dead in Burnaby crash       Police have not released many details but confirm they are investigating a fatal crash in the area of Sprott from Norland to Kensington

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 5, 2025 12:28 PM Elderly Chinese women scammed out of thousands in blessing scam: VPD       The scam has resurfaced in east Vancouver, with two incidents reported to police in November

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 5, 2025 11:07 AM With 'out of the blue' proposal, Vancouver moves to shut down volunteer advisory bodies       'These voices are absolutely crucial to understanding the city that we live in,' says advisory committee co-chairperson Ashley Daniel Foot. 'I would argue that they are the city.'

Dec 05, 12:00

Friday, December 5, 2025 11:52 AM Finch West LRT will be free to ride when it opens on Sunday       The Finch West LRT, which will begin running before 8 a.m. Sunday, won't charge riders to use it on opening day, with activities planned to celebrate its launch.

Friday, December 5, 2025 11:52 AM Woman charged for allegedly taking $30,000 from a Cape Breton hockey association       Cape Breton Regional Police have charged a 57-year-old woman for allegedly taking more than $30,000 from the New Waterford Minor Hockey Association.

Friday, December 5, 2025 11:43 AM Supreme Court restores woman's conviction for attempted murder of her mother       The Supreme Court of Canada has restored a woman's conviction for attempting to kill her mother by injecting her with insulin.

Friday, December 5, 2025 11:42 AM Quebec Liberals expel member from caucus because she is under ethics investigation       The Liberals say that Montreal-area member of the legislature Sona Lakhoyan Olivier has been expelled because she is under investigation by Quebec's ethics commissioner.

Friday, December 5, 2025 11:36 AM Police 'naturally' recover poached Fabergé egg swallowed by suspected thief       The 18-karat yellow gold miniature pendant was 'recovered' without the need for medical intervention, according to authorities.

Friday, December 5, 2025 11:33 AM OPP arrest allegedly impaired Brampton driver accused of going almost 200km/h       OPP say a 22-year-old Brampton man was arrested after allegedly driving 193 km/h on Highway 410 while impaired. The driver is facing 10 charges, police say.

Friday, December 5, 2025 11:17 AM U.S. advisory panel rolls back universal hepatitis B vaccine recommendation       A federal vaccine advisory committee voted on Friday to end the longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they're born.

Friday, December 5, 2025 11:03 AM 'Cocaine lawyer' for Ryan Wedding has legal licence suspended in Ontario       An Ontario lawyer accused by American authorities of advising a Canadian Olympian-turned-alleged-cocaine kingpin has had his licence to practice law suspended.

Friday, December 5, 2025 10:49 AM Canadian economy did better than expected under U.S. tariffs: IMF report       The report says the impact of the trade dispute was mitigated by exemptions under the free trade agreement between Canada, the United States and Mexico.

Friday, December 5, 2025 10:49 AM The FIFA Men's World Cup Draw: Here's how it works       Canada finds out its group opponents today for next summer's expanded 48-nation FIFA World Cup at the tournament draw in Washington, D.C.

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 11:23 AM Opening day of Finch West LRT to be free for riders: Mayor Chow       The opening day of the Line 6 Finch West LRT will be free for riders, Mayor Olivia Chow announced Friday. The newest TTC transit line will officially open to the public on Sunday with the inaugural, ceremonial ride departing at 7:20 a.m. The first official westbound train will depart from Norfinch Oakdale Station at 7:33 […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 11:21 AM Canada's Summer McIntosh wins 400 free by over 15 seconds at U.S. Open swim meet       Canada's Summer McIntosh set a new U.S. Open record in the women's 400-metre freestyle on Thursday night at the Toyota U.S. Open Championships.  McIntosh, a three-time Olympic champion, finished first in 3:55.37.  She was over 15 seconds ahead of her nearest competitor, American Anna Peplowski, who took second in 4:10.55. American Emma Weyant was third […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 11:06 AM Supreme Court restores woman's conviction for attempted murder of her mother       OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has restored a woman's conviction for attempting to kill her mother by injecting her with insulin. In June 2019, a neighbour found the woman — identified only as B.F. due to a publication ban — her mother and B.F.'s 19-month-old daughter unconscious in their home. Emergency responders discovered […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 10:41 AM 10,000 CBSA removal warrants active for more than one year       OTTAWA — More than 10,000 removal warrants in the Canada Border Services Agency inventory have been active for more than a year even as the agency says removals from Canada are at an all-time high. CBSA statistics show there are 33,000 removal warrants currently on the CBSA list and agency vice-president Aaron McCrorie says more […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 10:24 AM Day 4 of Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearing is postponed because he's sick, judge says       NEW YORK (AP) — A pretrial hearing on Luigi Mangione's bid to exclude evidence from his state murder case was postponed Friday because the defendant is sick, his lawyers and the judge said. The hearing is slated to resume Monday. Mangione is seeking to exclude a gun, notebook and other items police officers say they […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 10:23 AM Police investigating possible road-rage shooting incident on section of Gardiner Expressway       Toronto police were forced to close a major stretch of the Gardiner Expressway on Friday morning as officers continue to investigate reports of a possible road-rage shooting. Officers responded around 9:47 a.m. to the area of South Kingsway and the Gardiner following reports of gunfire. Police say evidence of shots being fired was located, though […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 10:02 AM Canadian economy held up better than expected under U.S. tariffs, IMF report says       OTTAWA — A new report by the International Monetary Fund says the Canadian economy has held up better than expected under the trade shock from U.S. tariffs. The report says the impact of the trade dispute was mitigated by exemptions under the free trade agreement between Canada, the United States and Mexico, but employment and […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 9:44 AM Power outages, snow squalls, powerful gusts reported in parts of Atlantic Canada       HALIFAX — As strong winds and frigid temperatures enveloped much of Atlantic Canada overnight, pockets of power outages were reported across the region. All public schools are closed today across Prince Edward Island. And more than 22,000 Maritime Electric customers were without power at one point as the winds picked up, but that number was […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 9:43 AM Peel police arrest Ottawa man in $1.6M cryptocurrency fraud scheme       Peel Regional Police say a 31-year-old Ottawa-area man has been arrested in connection with a large-scale cryptocurrency investment scam that allegedly defrauded victims of more than $1.6 million. Investigators claim that in 2023, two victims were solicited through social media and persuaded to invest in what appeared to be a legitimate international cryptocurrency opportunity. The […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 9:17 AM Another line of attack: White House sets up a hall of shame for news outlets       NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump's White House is taking on the role of media critic and asking for help from "everyday Americans." Over the Thanksgiving weekend, the White House launched a web portal it says will spotlight bias on the part of news outlets, targeting the Boston Globe, CBS News and The Independent […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 7:46 AM Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion       Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to buy the legacy Hollywood giant's studio and streaming business for $72 billion. The acquisition, announced Friday, would bring two of the industry's biggest players in film and TV under one roof. Beyond its namesake television and motion picture division, Warner owns HBO Max and DC […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 7:25 AM Brampton driver charged after 193 km/h highway stunt while allegedly impaired       Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say a 22-year-old man from Brampton is facing a slate of charges after allegedly speeding away from an officer at nearly double the posted limit while allegedly impaired. The incident occurred on Highway 410 southbound, just south of Queen Street, where police clocked the driver at 193 km/h in a 100 […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 7:04 AM From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact       The death of Pope Francis brought change to the Catholic Church, which counts 1.4 billion adherents and is now led — for the first time — by an American pope. The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as he spoke before a crowd horrified many and prompted somber conversations about political violence. And when […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 7:03 AM Can you shop ethically without breaking the bank?       Canadian consumers are a lot more aware of where their money goes these days – for a few reasons. There's a lot of economic uncertainty but many of us are also more cognizant of buying Canadian where possible as the trade war with the US rages on. The problem is – labels can be misleading, […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, December 5, 2025 6:42 AM Cloudflare says service restored after outage that brought down sites including Zoom and LinkedIn       MADRID (AP) — Internet infrastructure company Cloudflare on Friday said it had restored services following an outage that took place in the morning and brought down several global websites including LinkedIn, Zoom and others, the second such crash to affect the company in less than three weeks. Cloudflare said the issue had been resolved and […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 5, 2025 10:10 AM Ottawa's future should not be decided by Toronto's new rules | Opinion       Randall Denley: When decisions about purely local matters are made at Queen's Park, not City Hall, political accountability is diminished.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 5, 2025 10:09 AM Ottawa man, 23, faces child sex abuse, exploitation charges       Police said the OPS was "alerted to a report of a minor being exploited." Yunseong Kim, alias Andy Kim, 23, was arrested.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, December 5, 2025 9:18 AM Modern living: Striving for a decent place to live       Canada has a huge shortage of non-market housing — that is, housing priced below market rates, such as public housing, supportive housing, and housing built and run by charities. The Office of the Federal Housing Advocate pegs the number at 4.4 million housing units. Here's why that number should worry all Canadians.  Homelessness  If people […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 5, 2025 11:44 AM Police locate vehicle, ID driver after tow operator killed on Hwy. 401       A 42-year-old operator from Kitchener was hit while helping a stranded motorist at about 7:18 a.m. Wednesday.

Windsor Star Friday, December 5, 2025 11:38 AM Government hands over unredacted controversial Stellantis deal to committee after weeks-long battle       Industry Minister Mélanie Joly told another committee that the government is serving Stellantis with a notice of default due to its announced shift in production to the U.S.

Windsor Star Friday, December 5, 2025 11:30 AM New K9 cops: How Windsor police handpicked, trained dogs — and what they can do       They are not your best friends. Born in Europe and bred for a single purpose, they are Smoke and Shadow, the newest four-legged crime fighters trained by Windsor police. "They're our professional partners, and let's be serious, part of their job is tracking and hunting humans," said Windsor police Const. Lance Montigny, who trains dogs […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 5, 2025 11:08 AM Windsor's Take Five Bistro makes list of top restaurants in Canada       A Windsor steakhouse has been named one of the top restaurants in the country. For the second consecutive year, OpenTable's annual Top 100 list includes Take Five Bistro, which opened on Erie Street in 2011. OpenTable is an online restaurant reservation company used by diners worldwide. This year, the company said its annual Top 100 […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 5, 2025 10:22 AM 'I lost total control of my life' — Problem gamblers flock to Windsor for help       'Invisible addiction' — Coinciding with rise in online gaming, number of problem gamblers seeking help in Windsor doubled in six years.

Windsor Star Friday, December 5, 2025 10:19 AM Windsor police caution about winter driving after 127 collisions this week       Windsor police are cautioning drivers to adjust to winter conditions after recording 127 collisions in Windsor and Amherstburg this week.  "Our Traffic Enforcement Unit is reminding all drivers to slow down and drive with caution as winter conditions arrive," police said in a post on social media.  Two collisions on Dec. 2 involved hit-and-runs on pedestrians.  Police […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 5, 2025 9:11 AM Man arrested during break-in at place of worship in Windsor       Windsor police say officers foiled a break-and-enter in progress at a place of worship on the evening of Dec. 2.  Shortly after 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a break-in at a location in the 3000 block of Walker Road. Officers arrived within minutes and located the suspect inside the inner vestibule of the building, attempting to […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 5, 2025 9:00 AM Essex County OPP release description of suspect sought in Leamington robbery       Essex County OPP in Leamington are seeking the public's help to identify a male who was involved in a robbery recently in the municipality.  The suspect is described as a heavier set, white male, 35-40 years old, with short white hair (almost bald). A drawing released of the suspect also shows a moustache and beard. He has a tattoo on his right arm and was wearing several necklace chains.  Anyone who […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 5, 2025 8:42 AM Windsor driver faces charges after licence reader alerts OPP in Essex       A driver is facing charges after an Automated Licence Plate Reader (ALPR) notification alerted police in Essex.  On Nov. 24 at about 1:12 p.m., a member of the Essex County OPP was on general patrol on Highway 3 in the Town of Essex and was alerted by the ALPR of a traffic infraction.   The investigation into the notification led to […]

Windsor Star Friday, December 5, 2025 8:34 AM Suspects sought for two hit-and-runs on pedestrians in Windsor       Windsor police are seeking the public's assistance to find suspects in two separate hit-and-runs involving pedestrians Dec. 2.  Shortly before 1:30 p.m., officers responded to a collision on Reginald Street near Ford Boulevard. Police say the male pedestrian had been walking eastbound towards Ford Boulevard when he was struck by a red pickup truck.   Police say the driver did not stop following the impact.   The suspect vehicle […]

The Province Friday, December 5, 2025 11:45 AM Canucks Live: Nowhere to go but up as the Canucks are LAST in the NHL with Friday/Saturday home games up next       Read about the latest Quinn Hughes rumours and more Canucks power failures, as NHL rankings are released

The Province Friday, December 5, 2025 10:41 AM FIFA World Cup Draw Live: Who will Canada play?       Who's in which group? Which countries will play in Canada? Can you still buy tickets? Get the latest news for the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw.

Ottawa Sun Friday, December 5, 2025 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Enough hero worship       Friday, Dec. 5: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, December 5, 2025 11:14 AM Due to wildfire threats, Saskatchewan outlier in national spike at Parks Canada sites       Slowdown for Prince Albert National Park "one hundred per cent" due to wildfires, says president of Waskesiu Chamber of Commerce.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, December 5, 2025 7:00 AM After a near-title run, Saskatchewan Rush kick off new NLL season with high hopes       "We like what we have, and we feel we're good enough to win."

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, December 5, 2025 7:00 AM Feel the holiday spirit: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon, Dec. 5-7       Take in a solo performance of a holiday classic, a piano duo in concert, local choral music, a local theatre performance and a family movie.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, December 5, 2025 7:00 AM Saskatoon fire department asks for help spotting encampments       The number of encampments have tripled since 2021, and the fire department is seeing a backlog that need to be checked on.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, December 5, 2025 11:23 AM Saskatchewan legislature set to wrap up with involuntary drug treatment bill       The Compassionate Intervention Act would see those with addictions receive treatment against their will in extreme circumstances.

Calgary Herald Friday, December 5, 2025 11:20 AM Vantage Rise: Airdrie's newest community launches pre-sales       Rolling hills and open prairie vistas offer stunning views over Airdrie to the east.

Calgary Herald Friday, December 5, 2025 11:14 AM Springfield supports sweet dreams for large families       The Springfield is an upscale front-drive single-family model by Trico Homes in Dawson's Landing.

Calgary Herald Friday, December 5, 2025 8:27 AM Red or white? No need to pick one wine for your holiday meals       Pairing wine with a traditional feast can be tricky

Calgary Herald Friday, December 5, 2025 8:00 AM Opinion: Alberta's next billion-dollar engine isn't oil — it's culture       Alberta's most valuable resource is no longer buried underground; it's waiting to be built in the minds and memories of its visitors. An oil and gas engineer, a man who maps treasures hidden beneath the earth, is posing for a photo with his family in front of a dinosaur skeleton at the Royal Tyrrell Museum. […]

Calgary Herald Friday, December 5, 2025 8:00 AM Opinion: Family violence crisis demands action now       Calgarians take pride in our community spirit, our ability to tackle big challenges and in looking after our neighbours. Yet, right now, thousands of people in this city are not safe in the place they should feel safest — their own home. Calgary is facing five-year highs in domestic violence incidents, and nearly seven in […]

Calgary Herald Friday, December 5, 2025 8:00 AM Mountain mayhem: Alberta and B.C. ski resorts hope 'insane conditions' continue all year       Nobody can remember a start to the winter like this one in Banff. Sunshine Village had its earliest opening in memory, on Nov. 2, and both Lake Louise and Mount Norquay kicked off their seasons soon after. Then, throughout the month, the snow just kept falling and delivering out-of-this-world, early-season conditions. Recent snowfall in Calgary […]

Calgary Herald Friday, December 5, 2025 7:30 AM On the Road: Strange whitetails       Maybe it was all the fresh snow that was making the whitetails less skittish. Usually when I come across whitetail deer they look up, their ears swivel, their tails flip and they're headed for the hills. If I manage to get a picture at all, most of the time it's that wide-eyed look of cartoon […]

Calgary Herald Friday, December 5, 2025 7:00 AM How to end homelessness 'one person at a time': Help the Christmas Fund help many       Calgary organizations help unhoused to break the cycle of homelessness.

Calgary Sun Friday, December 5, 2025 7:00 AM Letters, Dec. 5, 2025: 'UCP looking increasingly separatist'       Call them the ASP I think it's time for the UCP to change its name to the Alberta Separatist Party. Pretty sure a large portion of the people who voted UCP in the last election thought they were just voting conservative. Hey, Thomas Lukaszuk, I voted NDP last election. Start up a central-leaning conservative party […]

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 5, 2025 11:07 AM With 'out of the blue' proposal, Vancouver moves to shut down volunteer advisory bodies       'These voices are absolutely crucial to understanding the city that we live in,' says advisory committee co-chairperson Ashley Daniel Foot. 'I would argue that they are the city.'

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 5, 2025 10:00 AM Conversations that Matter: The implications of the Cowichan Tribes land case       The Cowichan Tribes ruling has rapidly become the most significant land title case in Canada. It has sparked intense and competing arguments in private, in public and in the legislative assembly in Victoria. Premier Eby was grilled mercilessly about his defence of private property rights, his government's slow response to file a stay and what […]

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 5, 2025 9:00 AM From Krampus to Kringle: 10 Vancouver Christmas markets to check out       This is the time of year the city's artisans get to really strut their stuff

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 5, 2025 9:00 AM Vancouver church celebrates its 100th anniversary with a restoration       The Second Church of Christ Scientist is a familiar landmark at 1900 West 12th in Vancouver

Vancouver Sun Friday, December 5, 2025 9:00 AM Adopt-A-School: Making sure to get children to school every day       Government help is gone as the $20 million affordability fund that was available to schools across the province was cancelled just before school began in September.