Dec 30, 06:00

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 5:08 AM Pickard reasserts himself in Oilers' net       A special meal with family set Calvin Pickard up for a big night in the Edmonton Oilers' net.

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 5:07 AM Raptors bench players learning on the job       The Toronto Raptors are a little banged up as the midway point of the NBA season approaches, with regular starters RJ Barrett and Jakob Poeltl missing long stretches.

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 5:00 AM Toronto hate crime suspect denied refugee status in 2018       The case of Osman Azizov could raise new questions for the government about public safety.

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, December 30, 2025 5:43 AM Toronto reports spike in suspected opioid overdoses, public health warns       Toronto Public Health is warning residents after a sharp increase in opioid overdoses was recorded in the city over the holiday period. According to an alert issued by the agency, Toronto paramedic services responded to 122 suspected opioid overdose–related calls between Dec. 20 and Dec. 28. That figure is 35 per cent higher than the […]

CityNews Toronto Tuesday, December 30, 2025 4:00 AM Minister not promising source water protection in new First Nations clean water bill       OTTAWA — With her government under pressure to finally eliminate boil-water advisories in First Nations communities, the federal minister responsible for Indigenous services isn't committing to bringing back a defunct clean water bill in the new year as written — after two provinces objected to it. That bill, which died when the last federal election […]

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, December 30, 2025 4:00 AM Nearly half of 'high-volume' government services failed to meet standards: report       The percentage of the most-used government services that met internal standards last fiscal year dropped to 52 per cent, according to an annual Treasury Board report.

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, December 30, 2025 4:00 AM How a gut molecule — fuelled by healthy foods — can protect against type 2 diabetes       Researchers have found that a natural molecule made by gut bacteria can reduce inflammation and protect against diabetes and obesity

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, December 30, 2025 4:00 AM Dear OC Transpo: Why are your buses vanishing into thin air?       Tues. Dec. 30: A Citizen reader shares a story about Ottawa's "ugly beast" that raised its familiar head.

Ottawa Citizen Tuesday, December 30, 2025 4:00 AM Feds' promised Defence Industrial Strategy missing in action       Defence Minister DAvid McGuinty originally said the strategy would be released before Christmas.

Ottawa Citizen Monday, December 29, 2025 11:23 PM Gavin McKenna scores hat trick as Canada routs Denmark 9-1       MINNEAPOLIS — Gavin McKenna said he needed to shoot more, and did he ever. The top 2026 NHL draft prospect recorded a hat trick to headline Canada's 9-1 victory over Denmark, staying undefeated in Group B world junior play and clinching at least a top-two spot in the group. Porter Martone, Michael Misa, and Brady […]

The Province Tuesday, December 30, 2025 1:22 AM Canucks Player Grades: Spectacular Kevin Lankinen saves day in 3-2 shootout win over Kraken       Lankinen made 37 saves, improved to 17-for-17 this season in shootout saves, and is 48-for-54 in his career

Ottawa Sun Tuesday, December 30, 2025 4:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Supply management must go       Tuesday, Dec. 30: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Calgary Herald Tuesday, December 30, 2025 1:42 AM Three takeaways as Flames beat Bruins in OT       Connor Zary scores the OT winner to lead Calgary past Boston at Scotiabank Saddledome

Dec 29, 22:00

Monday, December 29, 2025 9:05 PM RCMP union cuts into Alberta Next Panel for 'politically driven' recommendation to shed Mounties       The RCMP union says the Alberta Next panel is trying to revive an idea already been rejected by Albertans, using outdated references and inaccurate policy to justify its stance.

Monday, December 29, 2025 9:04 PM Saskatchewan reacts to Alberta's proposed referendum on independence       The seperatist group, Alberta Prosperity Project, only has a few months to collect 178,000 signatures for the petition. If successful, it would put the province in referendum.

Monday, December 29, 2025 9:04 PM Boxing Day brought out the excitement in Saskatchewan       The weather didn't stop people in Regina from stepping out of their warm homes after Christmas to spend a little bit on the post-holiday deals.

Monday, December 29, 2025 9:03 PM Regina residents respond to city budget's property tax increase       City officials say the higher property taxes are necessary to balance Regina's budget and maintain essential services like policing, transit and roads.

Monday, December 29, 2025 6:56 PM Ministry urges Saskatchewan drivers to be safe on the road around snowplows       Ministry of Highways says in 2019, they saw four collisions, jumping up to 12 in 2024, and that when driving around snowplows you should be alert, slow down, and give space.

Monday, December 29, 2025 6:00 PM Fire at federal government building in Toronto probed as suspected arson       Toronto emergency services say a fire has been extinguished after it started in a federal government building in the city. Police said a man is in custody.

Monday, December 29, 2025 5:54 PM U.S. pledges $2B in UN humanitarian aid, pushes agencies to 'adapt' to cuts       The pledge creates an umbrella fund from which money will be doled out to agencies and priorities, a key part of U.S. demands for drastic changes across the U.N.

Monday, December 29, 2025 5:27 PM Trump warns Iran after meeting with Netanyahu on Gaza, Middle East future       Trump said the U.S. could carry out further military strikes if Iran attempts to reconstitute its nuclear program as he held wide-ranging talks with Netanyahu at his Florida home.

Monday, December 29, 2025 4:49 PM Saskatoon police to start mandatory alcohol screenings in new year on traffic stops       Other police forces in Canada have implemented mandatory alcohol screening since the Criminal Code was amended in 2018 to allow for breathalyzers without cause in traffic stops.

Monday, December 29, 2025 4:32 PM Edmonton digs out from white Christmas, Phase 1 parking ban in effect again       Heavy snow began falling Christmas Eve and carried on through the ensuing two days, after an Alberta clipper swept through the region the week earlier.

CityNews Toronto Monday, December 29, 2025 9:19 PM Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen over shipment of weapons for separatists that arrived from UAE       DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia bombed the port city of Mukalla in Yemen on Tuesday over what it described as a shipment of weapons for a separatist force there that arrived from the United Arab Emirates. The UAE did not immediately acknowledge the strike. The attack signals a new escalation in tensions […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, December 29, 2025 6:18 PM U.S. military carries out 30th strike on alleged drug boat       WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military said Monday that it had conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people. The strike, which was announced by U.S. Southern Command on social media, has brought the total number of known boat strikes to 30 and the number […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, December 29, 2025 6:09 PM 2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say       Climate change worsened by human behavior made 2025 one of the three hottest years on record, scientists said. It was also the first time that the three-year temperature average broke through the threshold set in the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting warming to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) since preindustrial times. Experts […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, December 29, 2025 5:45 PM Video shows glass window falling from high-rise Toronto hotel       A large glass window fell off the ledge of a high-rise hotel in Toronto's downtown core on Monday. Footage submitted to CityNews shows the moment a window fell off the Pantages Hotel on Victoria Street as strong winds whipped across the city. Pedestrians were seen walking by as the window hit the ground with intense […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, December 29, 2025 4:43 PM Toronto woman dies after falling into deep snow while skiing in Banff, Alta.       A Toronto woman died while skiing at Banff Sunshine Village on Saturday, and is being remembered as a kind soul who leaves behind a son.

CityNews Toronto Monday, December 29, 2025 4:42 PM Brampton man, 42, accused of stealing a semi-trailer truck and striking police cruiser       A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a stolen vehicle investigation in Brampton. According to authorities, a semi-trailer truck was reported stolen from a repair shop in the area of East Drive and Torbram Road on December 21. The next day, officers located the stolen truck in the area of Williams Parkway […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, December 29, 2025 4:03 PM Convicted sex offender arrested again, accused of indecent acts on public transit       A convicted sex offender who was recently released from prison earlier this year has been rearrested after he was accused of committing two indecent acts on public transit. In October, authorities issued a public safety advisory about a high-risk offender identified as 52-year-old Matthew Donald Adlam who was residing in Oshawa. Adlam was rearrested over […]

Ottawa Citizen Monday, December 29, 2025 6:25 PM Columbus Blue Jackets arrive in the nick of time to face the Senators       The start time at the Canadian Tire Centre was pushed back by 30 minutes until 7:30 p.m. Monday because of travel issues involving the Columbus Blue Jackets

Ottawa Citizen Monday, December 29, 2025 4:52 PM Ottawa man arrested after hit-and-run left pedestrian with critical injuries       The man was charged with failing to remain at the scene of a collision resulting in bodily harm and not having a valid driver's licence

Ottawa Citizen Monday, December 29, 2025 4:21 PM Canadian juniors not taking Denmark lightly after struggles against Latvia       MINNEAPOLIS — If Canada didn't know before, it certainly does now. There are no easy opponents at the world junior championship anymore. Canada may have beaten Denmark 13-2 in pre-tournament play, but coming off a narrow 2-1 overtime win over Latvia on Saturday, players insist they're taking nothing for granted as they prepare for the […]

Ottawa Citizen Monday, December 29, 2025 3:22 PM Senators tight-lipped about Linus Ullmark as they prepare to move on without him       To say the Ottawa Senators are being tight-lipped about the circumstances surrounding Linus Ullmark's abrupt departure from the club would be an understatement

Windsor Star Monday, December 29, 2025 4:27 PM Leamington hospital CEO named new Windsor Regional Hospital boss       'Kristin's wealth of experience and accomplishments will offer tremendous leadership.'

Windsor Star Monday, December 29, 2025 4:05 PM High winds force Windsor Bright Lights, outdoor skating rink shutdowns       The city of Windsor announced Monday it was forced to temporarily closing some outdoor recreational activities for the day, citing safety risks due to strong winds. Bright Lights Windsor and City Hall Square Skating Rink were shut down for the day as heavy winds and fierce gusts toppled trees and power lines. The city is […]

Windsor Star Monday, December 29, 2025 3:41 PM Obit: Sandra Repko remembered for tireless commitment to Windsor-Essex athletics       Sandra Repko, June 4, 1940 — Dec. 18, 2025  If a track and field meet or school competition ran in Windsor-Essex, Sandra Repko was likely on hand — organizing, officiating or supporting athletes and coaches. Repko, 85, devoted her life to education and volunteer work, remembered by her family for her "tireless" commitment to others. […]

The Province Monday, December 29, 2025 7:00 PM Opinion: Fossil-fuel propaganda is stalling climate action. Here's what we can do about it       Opinion: Fossil-fuel propaganda is everywhere, and it's hard to avoid internalizing some of it. It has left the public polarized, untrusting of governments, confused about fact versus fiction and feeling hopeless

The Province Monday, December 29, 2025 5:59 PM WHL trade deadline: Could Canucks prospect Braeden Cootes be on the move?       The deadline is Jan. 8 and Cootes' Seattle team is 11th in the 12-team West, although there's very little separating nine teams

The Province Monday, December 29, 2025 3:22 PM Tying Ty: Halaburda equals Ronning on Vancouver Giants scoring list       Knotted with Ty Ronning for fourth in career points as a Giant, Halaburda is four in back of Craig Cunningham for third spot heading into Tuesday's game against Calgary

Calgary Herald Monday, December 29, 2025 5:26 PM DAY 3 at Circle K Classic: Xtreme talent makes CSSHL club a top contender       Experience 'really the only thing they're missing' in NAX bid to dominate hockey circles

Calgary Herald Monday, December 29, 2025 5:21 PM 'Enjoy them while you can': Gas prices in Calgary go under a dollar       'It's the first time since 2021 at the height of the pandemic that we've seen prices this low,' said GasBuddy head of petroleum analysis Patrick De Haan

Calgary Herald Monday, December 29, 2025 4:38 PM MP calls for end to American firm's monopoly on Banff-Jasper attractions       'It's time to reverse decisions that allow more than 50 per cent ownership concentration in our national parks,' said Yellowhead MP William Stevenson

Calgary Herald Monday, December 29, 2025 4:09 PM Braid: Jeromy Farkas takes over city hall with action and a vow to fight antisemitism       Calgary's mayor said he'll ensure strict enforcement of existing laws against antisemitism

Calgary Herald Monday, December 29, 2025 4:00 PM Is Flames forward Adam Klapka a lock for an Olympic invite?       The Czechs will need a fourth-line right-winger at the Olympics, and Adam Klapka wants that role: 'I feel like I would be good in that spot'

Vancouver Sun Monday, December 29, 2025 7:53 PM Man's face slashed in Yaletown nightclub       Paramveer Singh Jhooti, 31, is charged with aggravated assault

Vancouver Sun Monday, December 29, 2025 7:31 PM Another table of comedy stars spotted dining at Vancouver's The Lunch Lady       Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng latest A-list comics to nosh at Commercial Drive hotspot

Vancouver Sun Monday, December 29, 2025 7:19 PM Here's why bird watchers have been flocking to Vancouver's West End       The rare taiga flycatcher has been seen for the first time in Canada