Dec 04, 08:00

Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:15 AM B.C. conservation officers capture 4 more bears in attack investigation       Conservation officers in B.C. say they've captured four more grizzly bears that are being tested to determine if they were involved in an attack on a school group last month.

Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:03 AM Why was 'incredible' giant cedar cut down, despite B.C.'s big-tree protection law?       Joshua Wright says a yellow cedar tree he photographed last year was "incredible," the largest he'd ever seen in a decade of hiking around Vancouver Island.

Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:00 AM 7 affordable gifts that pet parents will rave about       From Crumps' Naturals sweet potato chews and Earth Rated poop bags to a JUMP! squeaky toy your pup will go wild for, these are the best pet gifts--fully pet-parent approved.

Thursday, December 4, 2025 6:48 AM Rustad may make B.C. Conservatives 'ungovernable' if he doesn't exit, says analyst       A political analyst says John Rustad's disputed leadership of the B.C. Conservatives appears "unsustainable" after he refused to step down in the face of a caucus mutiny.

Thursday, December 4, 2025 6:36 AM Arctic air, coastal flooding, and high winds forecast for parts of Atlantic Canada       Icy cold weather is sweeping into parts of Atlantic Canada starting today, while other regions begin to shake off the effects of yesterday's nor'easter.

Thursday, December 4, 2025 6:27 AM Consultations set to begin on controversial Quebec constitution bill       Critics say the constitution bill would erode human rights and limit dissent, and could reopen an unnecessary debate on abortion.

Thursday, December 4, 2025 6:00 AM Canadian families could pay $1,000 more for groceries in 2026, report warns       Canadians could face grocery bills up to $1,000 higher in 2026 as food prices rise 4-6 per cent, with restaurants and meat seeing the biggest jumps.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:20 AM How does Canada tackle the incel crisis?       Both the climate and tolerance of gender-based violence has changed since the 1989 femicide at Polytechnique Montreal. What was once strides forward in protecting women from violence, now seems like it's gone a few steps back considering GBV's more popular habitat: the internet. Incel culture and the 'manosphere' have dominated online spaces for young men, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:12 AM Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant; Leafs and Raptors tattoos could help identify him       Police are asking for the public's help in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada-wide warrant after breaching his statutory release. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) says 29-year-old Evan Haney is currently unlawfully at large. Haney is serving a sentence of two years and three months for a string of convictions, including three counts of […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 4, 2025 6:53 AM BMO Financial Group reports $2.3B fourth-quarter profit, raises dividend       TORONTO — BMO Financial Group raised its dividend as it reported a fourth-quarter profit of $2.30 billion. The bank says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of $1.67 per share, an increase of four cents per share. BMO says its profit amounted to $2.97 per diluted share for the quarter ended Oct. 31 compared […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 4, 2025 6:48 AM CIBC reports fourth-quarter profit up from year ago, raises dividend       TORONTO — CIBC raised its dividend as it reported a fourth-quarter profit of $2.18 billion, up from $1.88 billion a year ago. The bank says it will now pay quarterly dividend of $1.07 per share, up from 97 cents per share. CIBC says its profit for the quarter ended Oct. 31 amounted to $2.20 per […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 4, 2025 6:07 AM Zohran Mamdani and the Louvre make the list of most mispronounced words of 2025       DALLAS (AP) — From the election of Zohran Mamdani to the intrigue surrounding the jewel heist at the Louvre, keeping up with this year's news also left some Americans struggling with pronunciations. That's put both the name of New York City's incoming mayor and the famed Paris museum on a list of the most mispronounced […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 4, 2025 5:54 AM Man, 19, injured after being shot in Brampton; police investigating       A 19-year-old male is in hospital after he was shot in both legs in Brampton late on Wednesday night. Peel Regional Police tell 680 NewsRadio they were called to the home on Mint Leaf Boulevard near Sandalwood Parkway East around 10:28 p.m. for reports that a male had been shot. Peel Paramedics confirmed they transported […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 4, 2025 5:12 AM Top free agent Kyle Tucker visited Blue Jays' Dunedin facility       Free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker visited the Toronto Blue Jays' Dunedin, Fla., training facilities on Wednesday, according to industry sources.  The news was first reported by Robert Murray of FanSided. Tucker went to high school in nearby Tampa, Fla., before signing with the Houston Astros as the fifth overall pick in the 2015 draft. Now 28, he's considered the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 4, 2025 5:06 AM Asia flood death toll surpasses 1,500 as calls grow to fight deforestation       PADANG, Indonesia (AP) — Deaths from last week's catastrophic floods and landslides in parts of Asia surged past 1,500 Thursday as rescue teams raced to reach survivors isolated by the disaster with hundreds of people still unaccounted for across the region. The tragedy of so much death and destruction was compounded by warnings that decades […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 4, 2025 4:00 AM Consultations set to begin on controversial Quebec constitution bill       MONTREAL — A draft constitution tabled two months ago by the Quebec government was supposed to be a unifying declaration of Quebecers' common values, but it has instead been denounced as ill-conceived, divisive and authoritarian. Critics say the constitution bill would erode human rights and limit dissent, and could reopen an unnecessary debate on abortion. […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 4, 2025 4:00 AM Key ministers to address Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa today       OTTAWA — A handful of key federal cabinet ministers will address the Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa today, including Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. But Energy Minister Tim Hodgson and Defence Minister David McGuinty — two ministers helping to advance Prime Minister Mark Carney's major projects agenda — have been taken off the agenda, […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 4, 2025 3:16 AM Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the US proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine       Russian President Vladimir Putin says some proposals in a U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine are unacceptable to the Kremlin, indicating in comments published Thursday that any deal is still some ways off. U.S. President Donald Trump has set in motion the most intense diplomatic push to stop the fighting since Russia launched […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 4, 2025 2:46 AM Arctic air, coastal flooding, and high winds forecast for parts of Atlantic Canada       Icy cold weather is sweeping into parts of Atlantic Canada starting today, while other regions begin to shake off the effects of yesterday's nor'easter. Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for cold in New Brunswick, with temperatures forecast to drop to between -30 and -33 degrees Celsius, into Friday morning. Meanwhile, most snowfall warnings […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 4, 2025 1:00 AM Hong Kong residents and experts defend bamboo scaffolding after deadly fire       HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong residents, construction professionals and former senior officials are pushing back against the idea that bamboo scaffolding was a main reason flames spread so quickly in the city's deadliest blaze in decades, as a debate flares over whether it should be replaced. Authorities were quick to focus on the traditional […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, December 4, 2025 4:00 AM Only one Christmas tree can be the tallest in Ottawa       But the city's tallest holiday tree in 2025, won't measure up to what's coming to Gatineau next year.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, December 4, 2025 4:00 AM Bring the Charge to beautiful, easily accessible Kanata | Letters to the Editor       Thursday, Dec. 4: Citizen readers on relocating the Ottawa Charge, and advice for Prime Minister Carney

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, December 4, 2025 4:00 AM The government of the future doesn't need these departments | Opinion       Andrew MacDougall: What would Canada's core needs be from a slimmed-down government? Not the National Film Board or Accessibility Standards Canada.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, December 4, 2025 4:00 AM Cost of U.S.-supplied equipment for Canada's new warships triples to $3.6B       The increase to $3.6 billion is mainly for what is called non-major defence equipment and includes a U.S. navigation system and U.S. command systems.

Windsor Star Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:19 AM School buses cancelled in Wheatley, Tilbury areas       School buses in Chatham-Kent's Zone 7 are cancelled this morning following inclement weather overnight. All buses in Windsor-Essex are running normally. Cancelled buses affect the following schools: Elementary schools Harwich Raleigh Public School. Merlin Area. St. Anne (Blenheim). St. Joseph (Tilbury). Tilbury Area Public. Wheatley Area School. W. J. Baird School. Secondary schools Blenheim District […]

Windsor Star Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:10 AM Gwynne Dyer: Is Trump and Putin's goal to destroy international rule of law?       The principle that borders can't be changed by force has been intact since the Second World War but Putin and Trump seem to have forgotten.

Ottawa Sun Thursday, December 4, 2025 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Good idea, Pierre       Thursday, Dec. 4: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:00 AM Celebrate the Christmas season: Five holiday shows to see around Saskatoon in December       Explore a variety of holiday events this month, from theatre to music and dance, while you celebrate the season with family and friends.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:00 AM Saskatoon funds additional zookeeper for 2027 to meet national standards       The decision prevents the zoo from having to get rid of some of its animals.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:00 AM Saskatoon's Capitol Theatre artifacts saved from demolition in 1979       On this day in 1979, workers delayed demolition of the historic Capitol Theatre building while artifacts were retrieved from its depths.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:00 AM Semple Family Christmas headlines five things to do this weekend in Regina (Dec. 5-7)       The local entertainment calendar is packed with Christmas concerts, holiday markets, live music, local theatre and a national art exhibition.

Calgary Herald Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:00 AM Martin: Judge makes logical ruling in sparing convicted killer prison term in Banff assault       Judge correctly takes into account the killer's moral blameworthiness was much more 'near self-defence' than 'near murder'

Calgary Herald Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:00 AM How is Flames' goalie Dustin Wolf's bounce-back ability? Let's check the stats       After his backup was tapped for three consecutive starts, all eyes Thursday will be on the Flames' franchise goaltender

Calgary Sun Thursday, December 4, 2025 7:00 AM Letters, Dec. 4, 2025: Smith 'branding us like cattle' with digital ID       No clause for concern Should you limit your freedom to one week per year? Absolutely not. The notwithstanding clause is Alberta's constitutionally protected right and freedom that Alberta has the right and responsibility to exercise, to protect the Albertan way of life. Any judicial intrusion by federal politicians from Ottawa or by unelected judges in […]

Dec 04, 02:00

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 11:05 PM Kitchener Rangers edge London 4-3 as Knights break their own OHL Teddy Bear Toss record       A new OHL Teddy Bear Toss record was set as the London Knights collected 20,567 stuffed toys for the Salvation Army.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 10:56 PM Winnipeg Jets end road trip with 3-2 shootout loss in Montreal       Eric Comrie gave his team a chance to win, making 29 saves while Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor each scored their 14th of the season in defeat.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 9:27 PM Sentencing hearing for man convicted in killing of B.C. mom unexpectedly adjourned       On Wednesday, Losch stunned the Abbotsford courtroom when he said he was admitting his guilt in Gauthier's death, saying he was moved by the victim impact statements on Tuesday.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 9:18 PM Rigid model blamed for failed Penticton vote to approve tiny homes for the unhoused       Despite a growing homelessness problem in the South Okanagan city, council voted 4-2 against the project and the millions of provincial dollars that would come along with it.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 9:13 PM Calgary Transit riders face big changes with express route cancellation       Riders who depend on the eight remaining Calgary Transit express route buses will soon have to find a new way to get around, as the routes are scheduled to be phased out.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 8:28 PM Canadian transplant history made at University of Alberta Hospital       Doctors at the University of Alberta Hospital have become the first in Canada to use a robot-assisted surgical technique for pediatric kidney transplant patients.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 8:27 PM Montreal mayor revives debate over police body-worn cameras       New mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada says her team is working with the police department and the Quebec government to equip frontline officers — with well-established guidelines.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 8:00 PM 'It's concerning': Saskatoon reports upward trend in encampments       Saskatoon is reporting an uptick in homeless encampments this year with advocates pushing for better solutions instead of clearing them.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 7:53 PM Participation in kids' sports in Manitoba back up to pre-pandemic numbers       While sport registration numbers are being celebrated across Manitoba, it's also coming with additional challenges like rising costs, qualified coaches and facility availability.

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 7:49 PM Reduced funds for Sask. educational assistants sends some complex needs kids home       Some students requiring special attention in schools are being sent home early as some schools no longer have all the resources to help them.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, December 4, 2025 12:01 AM Average family will spend nearly $1,000 more on food in 2026: report       This will be hard to digest for Canadians already struggling to make ends meet: Your food bills will be going up in 2026. That's the main takeaway from the 2026 Food Price Report. This year's version of the annual report, produced by Dalhousie University in collaboration with other universities across Canada, was released on Thursday. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 3, 2025 8:30 PM University of Toronto to create AI role named after tech pioneer Geoffrey Hinton       The University of Toronto says it's on the hunt for the next Geoffrey Hinton. The school says it will create a new chair role named after the Nobel laureate and artificial intelligence pioneer. The Hinton Chair in Artificial Intelligence will help the university recruit, teach and train students and inspire promising AI startups. They will […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 3, 2025 8:11 PM Loyalty point protections could change under new Ontario bill       From groceries to holiday gifts, loyalty points from programs like PC Optimum can shave a real chunk off your bill. But proposed changes to Ontario's consumer protection laws have some people wondering whether all those points are in danger. The Ford government says shoppers shouldn't worry, saying Bill 46 – the Protect Ontario by Cutting Red […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, December 3, 2025 7:06 PM 5-year ban considered after GTA contractor admits overcharging Toronto more than $1M       Toronto City Council is considering a five-year ban against a construction company after an investigation found the firm overbilled the city more than $1 million on a recent infrastructure project. Capital Sewer Services Inc. and its affiliates have done most of Toronto's recent sewer projects, with about $200 million worth of contracts in just the […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, December 3, 2025 7:43 PM SIU investigating after man goes into 'medical distress' following arrest in Pembroke       A 44-year-old man wanted on an outstanding warrant was arrested at the scene without incident, the OPP said

Calgary Herald Wednesday, December 3, 2025 8:40 PM Bell: Is Danielle Smith giving separatists a shot at a goodbye Canada vote?       Looks like Alberta separatists will be able to start collecting signatures for a vote on independence

Calgary Herald Wednesday, December 3, 2025 8:23 PM Calgary man faces multiple charges after carjacking attempt in Walden       'This was an incredibly dangerous situation and we're relieved the family wasn't hurt,' said Staff Sgt. Chiran Cardona

Calgary Herald Wednesday, December 3, 2025 7:01 PM Council finally approves 2026 budget, outlining 1.64 per cent tax hike       Mayor Jeromy Farkas said for the average homeowner, the tax increase will be $103 less than the budget originally proposed, down from a $13.11 monthly increase to $4.50

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, December 3, 2025 10:20 PM Pull up a seat at Australia's top restaurants with Vancouver chef Andrea Carlson       What two weeks with one of Canada's celebrated restaurateurs taught me about slow food Down Under

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, December 3, 2025 9:50 PM Delta mayor George Harvie kicks four councillors out of his political party       Councillors say move was payback for questioning Harvie's travel spending

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, December 3, 2025 8:16 PM 'Punch in the gut': Island community calculating ripple effects of Crofton mill closure       'We had the mill so long, we just couldn't picture that day when it was no longer going to be operating. So, to get that news yesterday was a real punch in the gut' — North Cowichan Mayor Rob Douglas

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, December 3, 2025 7:52 PM Political farce in Victoria as B.C. Conservatives left with duelling leaders       Vaughn Palmer: The B.C. Conservative party fired John Rustad Wednesday and named a new leader. Rustad insisted he's still leader and refused to leave

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, December 3, 2025 7:45 PM Surrey mayor warns of 18% property tax hike if new police budget approved       But her opposition councillors and the police board are saying she is getting too ahead of herself

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, December 3, 2025 7:00 PM Letters to The Sun: British Columbians are deeply conflicted about another pipeline from Alberta        Re: New poll shows British Columbians favourable to idea of pipeline — sort of Thanks to Derrick Penner for reporting on the latest Angus Reid poll of 517 British Columbians (out of a population of 4.4 million adults) that purports to show that 53 per cent of us support a crude oil pipeline from Alberta […]