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Thursday, August 14, 2025 11:52 AM Former docks site to become 'lush urban oasis,' Forks says       The revamped site will feature gathering and recreational spaces, a new waterbus stop and a dock for canoes, kayaks and other watercraft.

Thursday, August 14, 2025 11:39 AM Quebec's language police tell Burgundy Lion pub its sign is breaking the law       There's a language storm brewing over the name Burgundy Lion, an English pub in the Little Burgundy neighbourhood of Montreal.

Thursday, August 14, 2025 11:21 AM Judge's decision on future of Alberta separation question review expected today       A judge in Edmonton is expected to rule today on whether a special court review of a proposed Alberta referendum question on separation should be allowed to proceed.

Thursday, August 14, 2025 11:18 AM Newfoundland police charge man with arson for starting brush fires amid ban       A 20-year-old was arrested for intentionally starting brush fires while a fire ban is in effect across the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Thursday, August 14, 2025 11:17 AM Wonderbrands ending sliced bread production at Ontario facility, union says       The company behind the iconic Wonder Bread is ending its production of sliced bread at one of its Ontario facilities, the union says.

Thursday, August 14, 2025 10:49 AM 85-year-old Ontario man arrested after dog hit with cane: police       Ontario Provincial Police in Huron County have arrested and charged an 85-year-old man after reports he attacked a dog and their owners with a cane.

Thursday, August 14, 2025 10:45 AM 'Quite the summer': Snow Lake slowly getting back up and running amid evacuations       There's no timeline yet for residents to come home, but Snow Lake, Man., has been making a slow return after encroaching wildfires forced the town to evacuate in early July.

Thursday, August 14, 2025 10:44 AM Under Trump, almost 80% of Canadians disapprove of the U.S., data shows       A new survey shows Canadians continue to give a low approval rating of the administration in the United States as the trade war and tariffs continue to sour opinions.

Thursday, August 14, 2025 10:39 AM Supreme Court of Canada won't hear Eaton Centre shooter's sentencing appeal       Christopher Husbands was found guilty in 2019 of two counts of manslaughter in the deaths of Ahmed Hassan and Nixon Nirmalendran.

Thursday, August 14, 2025 10:37 AM Winnipeg Jets goalie Eric Comrie to tee it up at Manitoba Open later this month       Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie will trade his pads for golf clubs later this month after receiving a sponsor's exemption to play in the Manitoba Open.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, August 14, 2025 11:58 AM 'I almost had a heart attack': Date night ritual pays off to the tune of $34M for married Lotto winners       Talk about getting lucky on a date. A married couple from Cache Bay, Ontario, collected a $34 million cheque after their decades-long date night ritual of snagging a Lotto ticket after dinner paid off big. Joe and Lise Menard have been married for 36 years, and every Friday night they grab a bite to eat […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, August 14, 2025 11:07 AM Supreme Court of Canada won't hear Eaton Centre shooter's sentencing appeal       The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear the sentencing appeal of a man who opened fire in Toronto's Eaton Centre mall in 2012, killing two people and leaving several others injured. Christopher Husbands was found guilty in 2019 of two counts of manslaughter in the deaths of Ahmed Hassan and Nixon Nirmalendran. He was […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, August 14, 2025 11:07 AM Police arrest man in connection with King Street West shooting       A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting in the city's King Street West neighbourhood that left two people with life-threatening injuries. Toronto police say the shooting happened around 2:42 a.m. on Aug. 8, in the King Street West and Sudbury Street area. According to investigators, a group of friends were walking in […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, August 14, 2025 11:03 AM Were you planning to fly Air Canada? What you need to know about a looming strike       A work stoppage looms for around 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants after their union and the airline issued 72-hour strike and lockout notices, respectively, early Wednesday morning. Air Canada says it has begun cancelling flights as of Thursday and expects increasingly more disruptions by the weekend if a deal can't be reached before the work […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, August 14, 2025 10:52 AM Ontario Public Service employees to return to work full-time in January: province       The Ontario government says the province's public service workers will be returning to work full-time in the new year. Effective Jan. 5, 2026, the Ontario Public Service and its provincial agencies, boards and commission public bodies will be returning to the office. "The return to a five days per week in-workplace standard represents the current […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, August 14, 2025 9:51 AM Mississauga man arrested in Bradford in connection to a stolen vehicle and alcohol       South Simcoe police say they have arrested a man who allegedly stole a vehicle, and alcohol in Bradford West Gwillimbury. Police say the man stole a Toyota Corolla from a plaza around 12:30 p.m. in Bradford West Gwillimbury. Around 8:30 p.m. that same day, a vehicle matching the description of the stolen Corolla was reported […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, August 14, 2025 9:27 AM 100 homes, structures may have been lost to Newfoundland's largest wildfire: premier       Officials say the largest wildfire burning in Newfoundland and Labrador may have destroyed up to 100 homes and structures. However, Premier John Hogan says it is still too dangerous for crews to access the area and make a comprehensive tally of the damage. The fire burning along the northeastern shore of Conception Bay began on […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, August 14, 2025 9:13 AM Six planets are hanging out in early morning skies this month. Here's how to spot them       Six planets are hanging out in the sky this month in what's known as a planetary parade. Catch the spectacle while you can because it's the last one of the year. These linkups happen when several planets appear to line up in the night sky at once. Such parades are fairly common, happening around every […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, August 14, 2025 8:20 AM Countries deadlocked on plastic production and chemicals as talks on a global treaty draw to a close       GENEVA (AP) — Negotiations on a global treaty to end plastic pollution are drawing to a close Thursday, as nations remain deadlocked over whether to tackle the exponential growth of plastic production. A draft of the treaty released Wednesday wouldn't limit plastic production or address chemicals used in plastic products. Instead, it's centered on proposals […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, August 14, 2025 7:57 AM Hydro One CEO David Lebeter to take compassionate care leave       TORONTO — Hydro One Ltd, says chief executive David Lebeter will take a temporary compassionate care leave, effective Aug. 25, to care for a family member. The power utility says Lebeter will to be available to the company on an advisory basis until his return. To fill the void, Hydro One says Harry Taylor, the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, August 14, 2025 6:54 AM How will the Aeroplan overhaul impact your travel?       Air Canada is overhauling how travellers earn points and qualify for frequent flyer status in its Aeroplan loyalty program. The changes? Points will be based on dollars spent rather than distance flown. Spoiler alert? Jetsetters aren't too thrilled about what that means for the program's perks. Host Richard Southern speaks with travel, point, and personal […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, August 14, 2025 6:51 AM Line 2 subway service resumes following hydraulic fluid leak at Islington Station       The TTC says subway service has resumed on Line 2 following a hydraulic fluid leak at Islington Station ahead of the Thursday morning commute. The transit agency said subways were not running between Kipling and Jane Stations. Service resumed just after 7 a.m. Shuttle buses were running between the affected stations. The TTC said as […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, August 14, 2025 5:38 AM Air Canada begins to cancel flights ahead of possible work stoppage       Air Canada is cancelling some flights scheduled for today as it prepares for a possible work stoppage this weekend. The union that represents about 10,000 flight attendants, is poised to strike just before 1 a.m. Saturday. Air Canada has also issued a lockout notice for the same time. The airline says it will begin cancelling […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, August 14, 2025 5:03 AM Weekend need-to-know: The CNE is back at Exhibition Place       The CNE is back at Exhibition Place for the next 18 days and they're at the post for the running of the King's Plate this weekend. Here's what's you need to know about weekend events across the city: Canadian National Exhibition Rides, crazy food and live performances will be happening over the next 18 days […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, August 14, 2025 4:00 AM Chinese tariff on canola seed comes into force as farmers hope for resolution       A Chinese tariff of nearly 76 per cent on Canadian canola seed is set to come into force today. The duty, announced Tuesday, has already caused the price of one of Canada's most valuable crops to fall, wiping out millions of dollars in its value. It comes a year after China launched an anti-dumping investigation […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, August 14, 2025 11:00 AM Giant boba, bunny jelly drinks delight at new Ottawa bubble tea shop       Daily-made brown sugar pearls and fresh fruit slushes keep the Old Ottawa East shop busy from open to close.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, August 14, 2025 11:00 AM Sherazi: Demonization leads to hateful attacks such as Monday's OC Transpo bus incident       We must challenge the narratives that fuel violence and reject the dehumanization of any group.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, August 14, 2025 7:00 AM Adam: City should just get on with building sidewalks in Manor Park       Self-absorbed residents should not stand in the way of a project that is clearly in the public interest.

Windsor Star Thursday, August 14, 2025 10:29 AM Windsor man among 4 charged in violent dispute over London vehicle sale       Four men face charges after Ontario Provincial Police say a gun was seen during a dispute over an auto sale west of London.

Windsor Star Thursday, August 14, 2025 9:54 AM Windsor man's murder conviction tossed out by Ontario Court of Appeal       Ontario Court of Appeal orders new trial for Windsor man who confessed to stabbing his girlfriend to death in 2016.

Windsor Star Thursday, August 14, 2025 9:18 AM London judge acquits Windsor's 'Creeper Hunter' of rare intimidation charge       It's what Jason Nassr didn't get a chance to say that led a judge to acquit him of intimidating a prosecutor at his criminal trial in 2023

Windsor Star Thursday, August 14, 2025 7:00 AM Windsor leaders laud Michigan governor's private call on Trump to scrap auto tariffs       Windsor leaders are praising Michigan's governor for telling President Trump at a private White House meeting that his current tariffs are killing area auto jobs.

The Province Thursday, August 14, 2025 11:26 AM Whitecaps, Forge open Canadian Championship semifinals with 2-2 draw       Tristan Blackmon responded for the 'Caps, scoring in the 18th minute, and Brian White gave Vancouver a 2-1 lead in the 29th minute.

Ottawa Sun Thursday, August 14, 2025 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: We are doomed, not domed       Thursday, Aug. 14: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, August 14, 2025 8:00 AM Winless Saskatoon Hilltops start Prairie Football Conference season in the hole       Saskatoon Hilltops will play their Prairie Football Conference home-opener Sunday against the Edmonton Huskies at SMF Field in Saskatoon.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, August 14, 2025 8:00 AM Saskatoon gets natural gas lines in 1953       On this day in 1953, city crews were getting closer to the end of the citywide natural gas line installation project.

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, August 14, 2025 10:56 AM Up Close: Meet Roughriders receiver Dhel Duncan-Busby       From an equipment superstition to what he likes to do away from the football field, we get to know Roughriders receiver Dhel Duncan-Busby

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, August 14, 2025 8:00 AM Dragon Boat Festival tops five things to do this weekend in Regina (Aug. 15-17)       There are plenty of activities on tap, including Riderland Family Day, the Grateful Deal Movie re-release, an album release show and outdoor movie nights.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, August 14, 2025 9:57 AM Former general says Ottawa must help former translator's family escape the Taliban       A former top general says it would be "unconscionable" for Ottawa to allow the family of an Afghan translator who risked his life to help Canadian soldiers to be deported back to Afghanistan.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, August 14, 2025 9:31 AM Chinese tariff on canola seed comes into force: farmers look for resolution       A Chinese tariff of nearly 76 per cent on Canadian canola seed is set to come into force today.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, August 14, 2025 9:28 AM It is 'one battle after another' for farmland in Cowichan title ruling: ex-councillor       Former Richmond, BC, city councillor Harold Steves' family has been farming in the area since 1877, lending their name to the community of Steveston.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, August 14, 2025 9:25 AM Consumer racial profiling is a neglected humans rights issue, report says       Heiltsuk Tribal Council Chief Marilyn Slett says no one in her community is immune to the small acts of racial profiling that can embed themselves in everyday life for an Indigenous person in Canada.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, August 14, 2025 9:24 AM 'This is our livelihood': Farmers prepare for hit from new China canola tariff       Farmer Bill Prybylski says China's planned tariff on canola seed wasn't factored into his business equations this year.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, August 14, 2025 9:23 AM Officials say Halifax wildfire that forced evacuations is being held       A wildfire on the western outskirts of Halifax that had prompted evacuations is now being held, Nova Scotia officials say.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, August 14, 2025 5:09 AM Trump's latest attack on carbon research will hamper Canadian scientists       The US government wants to eliminate a NASA satellite mission that pinpoints carbon dioxide emissions from a specific source, such as a power plant or wildfire, and track changes in the growing season.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, August 14, 2025 5:09 AM Reconciliation on hold as BC blocks Cowichan land win       The BC government is appealing a court ruling that granted the Cowichan Nation Aboriginal title to part of its ancestral Richmond lands, a move that will halt reconciliation efforts already more than 150 years in the making.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, August 14, 2025 5:09 AM Trudeau-era climate policies hang in the balance as Carney seeks grand bargain to build       Striking a deal between the climate and fossil fuel development is a tantalizing goal for Prime Minister Mark Carney, but this grand bargain approach is the wrong framing that backfires anyway experts say.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, August 14, 2025 5:09 AM Scientists decry Trump energy chief's plan for climate reports       Ex-fossil fuel executive Chris Wright said the administration is reviewing the five national climate assessments released since 2000 just days after the Department of Energy, produced a report claiming concern over the climate crisis was overblown.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, August 14, 2025 5:09 AM What kind of Canada do we want to build?        The economic future will belong to countries that can supply affordable, clean power for their economies.

Calgary Herald Thursday, August 14, 2025 11:34 AM Q and A: After a tough 2024, The Black Keys bounce back with No Rain, No Flowers       On No Rain, No Flowers, the title track of the Black Keys' 12th studio record, vocalist Dan Auerbach sings, "There's evil people in this world. Live long enough, and you will be burned." For those familiar with the rock duo's recent history, it may seem as if the song is addressing the much-publicized turmoil that […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, August 14, 2025 11:28 AM Rental demand remains strong in Calgary and even more so in Edmonton       Vacancy rates across Canada, including Alberta, expected to rise this year, CMHC report forecasts, easing pressure on renters.

Calgary Herald Thursday, August 14, 2025 8:21 AM 'Every time, it's a clean slate': After finding massive success in Nashville, Old Dominion set to release most personal album yet       On Miss You Man, the most recent single from Old Dominion's upcoming sixth album, Barbara, vocalist Mathew Ramsey sings about a lost friend. It's a song that uses small details to explore a giant loss. He sings about missing the smell of his friend's cigarettes in the backseat of his car, doing hits behind the […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, August 14, 2025 8:09 AM Chorney-Booth: Kondattam is a pan-Indian dream come true       On a warm summer night last month, the ground-floor restaurant space at the downtown Upten building (on 10th Avenue between the two Macleod Trails) was in full celebration mode. Wine and cocktails flowed, candles were lit in blessing, and dancers of all ages hit the floor, busting out their best traditional and modern dance moves. […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, August 14, 2025 8:00 AM Parker: Calgary realtor Sam Corea awarded highest honour in Re/Max global network       Corea is the first Calgarian to receive the Paramount of Excellence Award, and one of only 17 Canadians since the award was created

Calgary Herald Thursday, August 14, 2025 8:00 AM Opinion: An appeal to Alberta to remain in Canada        This Canada Day, I did something I didn't expect to. I raised the Maple Leaf in celebration of being a Canadian. My early years were spent bouncing from one country to another, and after immigrating to Canada and completing school, I left to travel the globe. While I returned many years ago, this year was […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, August 14, 2025 8:00 AM Nelson: Bring back Calgary's photo radar — all is forgiven       It's time to reset. We have a chance to get this right

Calgary Herald Thursday, August 14, 2025 7:00 AM Varcoe: From no business case to promoting LNG — gas producers welcome Ottawa's new support for growing sector       'It's something that our allies are very interested in getting access to. They would like the diversity of supply and they really like the fact that we produce the cleanest LNG in the world,' said Federal Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson

Calgary Sun Thursday, August 14, 2025 7:01 AM Letters August 14, 2025: 'Canada has fallen behind thanks to a decade of Liberal policies.'       CANADA HAS FALLEN BEHIND I am usually not a conspiracy theorist, however there is no doubt in my mind the weak-kneed federal government of the last 10 years here has been played like a harp. Russia, Saudi Arabia, and other oil-producing countries have paid sycophants doing amazing work spreading the worst-case scenario of climate change […]

Vancouver Sun Thursday, August 14, 2025 9:56 AM Consumer racial profiling a neglected human rights issue, report for Heiltsuk Tribal Council says       The call for more research is one of a series of recommendations in the report by Lorne Foster and Lesley Jacobs which was commissioned by the Heiltsuk Nation

Vancouver Sun Thursday, August 14, 2025 9:00 AM How does the U.S. de minimis exemption change affect Canadians?       On Aug. 29, the U.S. plans to eliminate its de minimis rule, a tariff exemption for goods shipped to the U.S. that are worth US$800 or less. Here's what you need to know about this change.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, August 14, 2025 9:00 AM B.C. Hydro's 2024 call for power on rocky road through B.C. Utilities Commission review       Questions about whether consultations with First Nations not involved in projects have been adequate are coming up in the Utilities Commission's process

Vancouver Sun Thursday, August 14, 2025 9:00 AM Canada's suburbs are looking better all the time       Douglas Todd: In both Canada and the U.S., suburbs are growing faster than city centres. Less hectic and more open, they offer much more than "sprawl".

Vancouver Sun Thursday, August 14, 2025 9:00 AM Longhouses, feasts and salmon: What life was like in Cowichan village before the mansions, golf courses and warehouses moved in       Where now exists a golf course, industrial land and multi-million dollar mansions in Richmond, the Cowichan Nation once fished for salmon

Vancouver Sun Thursday, August 14, 2025 9:00 AM From Counting Crows to Leon Bridges: Here's how the PNE chooses it summer concert series headliners       PNE creative director Patrick Roberge says entertainment has to reflect the fair's audience. PLUS: Read our top 5 concert picks.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, August 14, 2025 9:00 AM A relic of False Creek's industrial past is coming down       The 75-year-old Wilkinson Steel warehouse may be rebuilt as a heritage feature as the area redevelops