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Friday, August 15, 2025 3:51 PM
     Photos shared online of the infected Cottontails have led to the species being given some unfortunate epithets, including 'Frankenstein bunnies,' and 'demon rabbits.'
Friday, August 15, 2025 3:47 PM
     Police say three people were arrested and charged with drug trafficking. Officers seized cocaine, a quantity of suspected LSD and psilocybin pills.
Friday, August 15, 2025 3:43 PM
     Environment Canada says some areas will see about 50 millimetres of rain, while others could see more than 80 millimetres, especially over higher terrain.
Friday, August 15, 2025 3:31 PM
     Calgary police investigators have used artificial intelligence to create an image of a man who was found dead in March 2024 and are asking the public for help identifying him.
Friday, August 15, 2025 3:24 PM
     While the SIU said the number of shots fired by police is 'worthy of scrutiny,' it found no reasonable grounds to charge Toronto police in the 16-year-old's death.
Friday, August 15, 2025 3:16 PM
     The shíshálh Nation said in a post on its website that it is saddened by the findings, which were identified by archaeologists, bringing the community total to 81.
Friday, August 15, 2025 3:11 PM
     The RCMP in Alberta are asking the public for help recovering a stolen horse that they have been unable to located, despite charging a woman with stealing the animal.
Friday, August 15, 2025 2:57 PM
     Election Day is Aug. 26, but the elections office opens in Brandon at 8 a.m. Saturday for advance voting.
Friday, August 15, 2025 2:45 PM
     The regional agency within the World Health Organization, which covers North and South America, says there has been an exponential rise in measles this year.
Friday, August 15, 2025 2:18 PM
     Trump said the rates would be lower at the start to allow companies to build up domestic manufacturing in the U.S., rising sharply later.
CityNews Toronto Friday, August 15, 2025 3:06 PM
     Robert Maiolo, who put down a deposit for a condo he had hoped to be living in by now finds himself among a large group of people throughout the Greater Toronto Area these days. Several planned condo developments have either been cancelled or stalled due to a variety of reasons, from a shaky real estate […]
CityNews Toronto Friday, August 15, 2025 2:48 PM
     A Hamilton man and Toronto woman are facing charges after they allegedly advertised the sexual services of two teen girls online, and then took the money earned during the illicit meet-ups. The Human Trafficking Unit began investigating the duo in June, 2025. "Through a combination of deception, coercion and control, the accused trafficked 14-year-old and […]
CityNews Toronto Friday, August 15, 2025 2:12 PM
     The shishalh First Nation says 41 "additional unmarked graves" have been found as a result of a radar search on the site of a former residential school.
CityNews Toronto Friday, August 15, 2025 2:10 PM
     Ontario's housing minister says the province has approved a plan for Toronto to allow higher and denser buildings near transit stations. Rob Flack says the changes to Toronto's official plan will allow for 1.5 million more homes throughout the city over the next 25 years. He says that having more people living near transit will […]
CityNews Toronto Friday, August 15, 2025 12:28 PM
     Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown says he plans to follow the province's lead and require city employees to return to in-office work full-time next year. The provincial government announced Thursday that public servants will be required to be in the office four days a week beginning Oct. 20, and ramp up to five days a week […]
CityNews Toronto Friday, August 15, 2025 12:17 PM
     It's the final day before a potential work stoppage could ground all Air Canada flights, so what does this mean for travellers? Air Passenger Rights president Gábor Lukács sat down with CityNews to explain what clients should consider at the time. What exactly are the rights of Air Canada clients right now with plane tickets […]
CityNews Toronto Friday, August 15, 2025 12:09 PM
     TORONTO — Business groups are warning of the broader impacts a shutdown at Air Canada would bring as a Saturday work stoppage over a new contract looms. Toronto Region Board of Trade chief executive Giles Gherson says even a brief shutdown would have wide-reaching economic consequences. He says a disruptive work stoppage would come as […]
CityNews Toronto Friday, August 15, 2025 11:55 AM
     York Regional Police have released security video showing a suspect creeping up on a man and shooting him as he sat in an SUV on his driveway in a Markham neighbourhood on Thursday. Officers were called to a home in the McCowan Road and 14th Avenue area on August 15, at around 5:20 p.m. for […]
CityNews Toronto Friday, August 15, 2025 11:27 AM
     All three levels of government gave TTC permission to negotiate with Alstom as it has a plant in Thunder Bay, citing current economic issues.
CityNews Toronto Friday, August 15, 2025 11:19 AM
     MONTREAL — A group of students at Concordia University in Montreal has managed to launch a rocket from a remote site in northern Quebec. Starsailor, a 13-metre liquid-fuel rocket, took off just after 5:30 a.m. this morning. It's unclear whether the rocket reached space, as it separated earlier than planned less than a minute after […]
CityNews Toronto Friday, August 15, 2025 11:04 AM
     OTTAWA — China is taking its dispute with Canada over steel tariffs to the World Trade Organization. Beijing filed a complaint Friday with the WTO in response to Canadian restrictions on imports that contain steel melted or poured in China. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced last month that he was imposing the 25 per cent […]
CityNews Toronto Friday, August 15, 2025 9:49 AM
     A veteran member of the Hamilton Police Service (HPS) is facing criminal charges in connection with a historic domestic incident, the force confirmed in a brief statement on Friday. The officer, a 46-year-old man who has served with the department for 17 years, has been charged with one count of assault and one count of […]
CityNews Toronto Friday, August 15, 2025 8:55 AM
     WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation's capital sued to block President Donald Trump's takeover of its police department in court on Friday, hours after his administration escalated its intervention into the city's law enforcement by naming a federal official as the new emergency head of the department. Washington's police chief said Trump's move would threaten law […]
CityNews Toronto Friday, August 15, 2025 8:52 AM
     A woman in her 50s has serious injuries after she was struck by a vehicle in downtown Toronto on Friday morning. Emergency crews responded to the scene near Lake Shore Boulevard West and Yonge Street just before 7:30 a.m. Paramedics say they transported the woman to the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Police say […]
CityNews Toronto Friday, August 15, 2025 8:32 AM
     Peel Regional Police are appealing to the public for information following an alleged fraud incident involving the impersonation of a police officer in Brampton. On Aug. 9, authorities said a resident was defrauded of $15,000 after falling victim to a "sophisticated scam" when they responded to a spam text message, believing it to be legitimate. Later that day, […]
Ottawa Citizen Friday, August 15, 2025 3:23 PM
     Ottawa police say a youth faces a long list of drug- and firearm-related offences following a traffic stop early Thursday. In a news release, the Ottawa Police Service said West Neighbourhood Resource Team officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1400 block of Carling Avenue just after midnight. While talking with the person, officers spotted […]
Ottawa Citizen Friday, August 15, 2025 1:45 PM
     A 63-year-old man was in custody in connection with a stabbing Wednesday in the 1900 block of St. Laurent Boulevard in the Elmvale Acres area. Police were called at about 7:08 p.m. Upon arrival, officers located an injured victim. The 63-year-old man was arrested at the scene without incident and charged with aggravated assault and possession […]
Ottawa Citizen Friday, August 15, 2025 1:31 PM
     Breathalyzer tests indicated alcohol levels three times the legal limit.
Ottawa Citizen Friday, August 15, 2025 1:28 PM
     Police were called at about 6 a.m. after a man allegedly fired a shot at a residence in the Hull sector.
Ottawa Citizen Friday, August 15, 2025 1:03 PM
     Ottawa police were called at about 11:20 p.m. for a report of shots fired near George Street.
Ottawa Citizen Friday, August 15, 2025 11:33 AM
     WINNIPEG — Sergio Castillo was grateful he got a second chance. The Blue Bombers kicker made up for an earlier miss in a big way when he booted a 47-yard field goal as time expired to lift Winnipeg to a 30-27 victory over the Ottawa Redblacks on Thursday. Winnipeg was ahead 17-0 after the first […]
Ottawa Citizen Friday, August 15, 2025 9:57 AM
     Creative expression, personal well-being, biophilic design and future forward are the four overarching trends redefining the design industry.   "But these four big considerations don't live in a silo," Danielle DeBoe Harper, trend forecaster and creative strategist for consumer faucet brand Moen, says of the trends identified in her annual report. Entitled Where Past Meets […]
Windsor Star Friday, August 15, 2025 1:31 PM
     Two ski-masked suspects are wanted by police after chasing two young people from a west Windsor restaurant, assaulting one and holding the other at gunpoint for their shoes and jewelry. The robbery happened shortly after 9 p.m. on Aug. 4 in the 800 block of Huron Church Road. Police said one of the victims was […]
Windsor Star Friday, August 15, 2025 1:25 PM
     The Town of Essex is preparing an industrial community improvement plan that includes financial incentives to create a more investor-friendly environment.  Essex has initiated community improvement plans in the past — in Harrow, Essex Centre and there is currently one in place for County Road 50 — but demands are changing as the town evolves […]
Windsor Star Friday, August 15, 2025 1:20 PM
     Windsor police have issued an arrest warrant for a Burlington man accused of defrauding a local currency exchange out of about $138,000. The service's financial crimes unit launched an investigation in June after a "large-scale" fraud was reported at a business in the 3200 block of Dougall Avenue. Investigators said a man entered the businesses […]
Windsor Star Friday, August 15, 2025 12:34 PM
     The provincial government is rolling out $1 billion in emergency loans to help Ontario employers in the auto, steel and aluminum sectors — including many in Windsor-Essex — weather the impact of punishing U.S. tariffs. While visiting Windsor on Tuesday to help announce a large mega-hospital donation, as well as hand the city millions in […]
Windsor Star Friday, August 15, 2025 12:22 PM
     Police investigations into multiple property and other crimes across Windsor and Essex County have concluded with recent arrests and charges linked to crime sprees.
Windsor Star Friday, August 15, 2025 8:47 AM
     A man who strangled his girlfriend to death more than three decades ago — a crime for which he was given a life sentence — was arrested in Windsor this week after breaking conditions of his parole by allegedly driving drunk. Shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, city police responded to a report of a […]
The Province Friday, August 15, 2025 11:57 AM
     The Lions will relocate for two home games, with the club planning to announce those details at a later time.
The Province Friday, August 15, 2025 11:47 AM
     All season long, the Lions have been growing, said first-year head coach Buck Pierce. Now the team needs to learn from those lessons, he said.
Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, August 15, 2025 1:20 PM
     Besides first-degree murder, Jonathan Ouellet-Gendron faces more than a dozen gun, drug and identity fraud charges dating back five years.
Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, August 15, 2025 11:38 AM
     "For my 30-plus years in sports, this is probably the most frustrating season of my career, to be quite honest, because I believe we had the personnel."
Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, August 15, 2025 10:27 AM
     Farmers have a new artificial intelligence chatbot called Root that's expected to grow into a powerful knowledge source
Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, August 15, 2025 8:00 AM
     Stevens has returned to the Saskatoon Hilltops after spending three months with the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders as a territorial junior development player.
Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, August 15, 2025 8:00 AM
     Take in a night of comedy, a dance performance, a farmers' market anniversary, a history game or tour, and a Bansky art show.
Regina Leader-Post Friday, August 15, 2025 3:16 PM
     Pats GM Dale Derkatch also unveils how and when Schultz and Pue will be in Regina's lineup, as each can play 34 games next year
Regina Leader-Post Friday, August 15, 2025 1:47 PM
     Due to an additional regular season game, Saskatchewan will now play 10 regular season games at Mosaic Stadium next year
Regina Leader-Post Friday, August 15, 2025 1:10 PM
     It's the second and final meeting of the season between the two teams in Week 11 of the CFL season
Regina Leader-Post Friday, August 15, 2025 12:17 PM
     Patrick Bundrock, the Saskatchewan Party's former executive director, and former MLA and Roughrider Gene Makowsky have new roles within the provincial government.
Regina Leader-Post Friday, August 15, 2025 10:32 AM
     An advocacy group and the University of Regina are raising money to help relocate the women to Saskatchewan to continue their education.
Regina Leader-Post Friday, August 15, 2025 9:00 AM
     Jermarcus Hardrick: "Every decision we make affects everybody who comes to work every day within our circuit."
Canada's National Observer Friday, August 15, 2025 12:30 PM
     For any proposal to make it into the treaty, every nation must agree. India, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Kuwait, Vietnam and others have said that consensus is vital to an effective treaty. Some countries want to change the process so decisions may be made by a vote if necessary.
Canada's National Observer Friday, August 15, 2025 11:43 AM
     This scene is from East of Wall, about a tough and resilient horsewoman
Canada's National Observer Friday, August 15, 2025 9:37 AM
     Talks on a treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution in Geneva ended without an agreement Friday as the session was adjourned with plans to resume at a later date.
Canada's National Observer Friday, August 15, 2025 9:36 AM
     As climate change continues to raise the risk of extreme wildfires, a debate has arisen over who bears the responsibility to prevent disasters: government or individuals?
Canada's National Observer Friday, August 15, 2025 9:35 AM
     Prime Minister Mark Carney's government says Canada's support for Ukraine is resolute ahead of talks today between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Canada's National Observer Friday, August 15, 2025 9:34 AM
     Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux has "no idea" who will be taking over his job when his term ends next month.
Canada's National Observer Friday, August 15, 2025 9:33 AM
     Thomas Mete says he is feeling "great relief" now that he knows he'll be returning to Harvard University to finish the last year of his degree, after a tumultuous summer of limbo.
Canada's National Observer Friday, August 15, 2025 9:31 AM
     Thousands are out of their homes, and many more are on alert to evacuate as wildfires continue to rage across Atlantic Canada.
Calgary Herald Friday, August 15, 2025 3:57 PM
     The hosting society accused Tourism Calgary of withholding committed operational funding from the City of Calgary.
Calgary Herald Friday, August 15, 2025 3:52 PM
     Alberta group says national counterpart does not meet its standards for fiscal transparency, governance, and communications
Calgary Herald Friday, August 15, 2025 3:46 PM
     "It actually gives us more time to prepare for the actual referendum itself," said APP CEO Mitch Sylvestre.
Calgary Herald Friday, August 15, 2025 3:30 PM
     Efforts to fortify wildfire defences around Canmore is closing trails at the Canmore Nordic Centre for the next few months.
Calgary Herald Friday, August 15, 2025 3:14 PM
     Air Canada said it was unable to re-book flights on another airline for Barbara Gritti, but the family says multiple flights were available
Calgary Herald Friday, August 15, 2025 2:50 PM
     Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Aug. 11 to 15, 2025
Calgary Herald Friday, August 15, 2025 2:36 PM
     In March, 2024 police found the body of a deceased man near the Bow River. More than a year later, police have still not been able to identify the man's remains. On Aug. 15, investigators released an AI generated image of the man in the hopes of identifying him and his next of kin. Calgary Police […]
Calgary Herald Friday, August 15, 2025 2:08 PM
     Summit Tiny Homes offers upscale options for minimalistic couple who like to keep ranching close at hand.
Calgary Herald Friday, August 15, 2025 1:32 PM
     Regardless of symptoms, those who consumed food or beverage at the location within the exposure window of July 1 to 18 are encouraged to seek testing.
Calgary Herald Friday, August 15, 2025 1:08 PM
     He believed the tickets were purchased through the official Stampede website, but later discovered they were purchased on the resale market
Vancouver Sun Friday, August 15, 2025 2:35 PM
     It says the discovery brings the number of suspected graves at the site to 81, after initial findings that were announced in 2023.
Vancouver Sun Friday, August 15, 2025 2:00 PM
     Jodi Naylor wanted a hair clean up and more youthful refresh. Here's how we did it.
Vancouver Sun Friday, August 15, 2025 1:38 PM
     The B.C. Wildfire Service says about seven millimetres of rain overnight has lowered the behaviour of the Mount Underwood blaze
Vancouver Sun Friday, August 15, 2025 12:02 PM
     B.C.'s River Forecast Centre has issued a high streamflow advisory for the South Coast, including Howe Sound, Sea to Sky, Pemberton and the North Shore mountains.
Vancouver Sun Friday, August 15, 2025 10:00 AM
     "In 2013, in my role as head of federal policing in British Columbia, I started to see an increase in drug-related deaths attributed to a powder form of fentanyl being delivered by mail," says former senior Mountie Kevin deBruyckere. "On May 23, 2014, it hit home for my family. My 22-year-old son lost his life […]
Vancouver Sun Friday, August 15, 2025 9:00 AM
     City updates are not a realistic look at what's happening in the Broadway plan area, a critic says
Vancouver Sun Friday, August 15, 2025 9:00 AM
     The health-care system has a manager for every 3.8 unionized employees, with a 52 per cent increase in management costs since 2017, totalling $1.2 billion.
Vancouver Sun Friday, August 15, 2025 9:00 AM
     During fair days between 2014 and 2024, fairgoers were more likely to ride the coaster and eat mini-doughnuts while dry, rather than wet
Vancouver Sun Friday, August 15, 2025 9:00 AM
     Promotional items got snazzier as the prices went up
Vancouver Sun Friday, August 15, 2025 9:00 AM
     The Lion King has proven to be one of Disney's most valuable properties: 'It still connects to not only children, but adults as well,' says the actor