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Friday, October 17, 2025 9:59 AM China willing to restart dialogue with Canada in Beijing, minister says       Foreign affairs minister Anita Anand met with China's counterpart Friday to restart the dialog over shared objectives, including environment, energy and health.

Friday, October 17, 2025 9:31 AM GTHA condo market falls to 35-year low, report shows       Only 319 units were sold in July, August and September, down 54 per cent compared with the same period last year and 92 per cent below the 10-year average for this time of year.

Friday, October 17, 2025 9:10 AM Pair facing murder charges in case of Ontario man missing since August       On Aug. 14, Windsor police said its officers began an investigation after receiving a missing person report for 37-year-old David Pavao, who was last seen that day.

Friday, October 17, 2025 9:03 AM Ontario driver charged after raised dump truck box crashes into Highway 400 overpass       The Ontario Provincial Police say a Brampton man is facing charges after a dump truck with its box up collided with an overpass on Highway 400 in Vaughan.

Friday, October 17, 2025 8:37 AM RCMP covered up Trudeau-era scandals, Poilievre alleges       In a recent interview with a YouTube channel, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called the leadership of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police "despicable."

Friday, October 17, 2025 8:33 AM ANALYSIS: Jets quietly showing their depth early in new season       Thursday's game highlighted elements from the Jets that showed why they were the best regular-season team in the NHL last year.

Friday, October 17, 2025 8:25 AM CRA says it's on track to meet call centre targets by deadline       The Canada Revenue Agency says it has improved call centre delays and is on track to meet a December targets set by the federal Minister of Finance.

Friday, October 17, 2025 8:16 AM Carney set to announce border security measures       The Liberal government split its border security bill this month, hoping to pass some measures quickly and give more time for scrutiny of more controversial ones.

Friday, October 17, 2025 7:00 AM Best athleisure wear brands of 2025       From Aritzia's chic everyday pieces to Lululemon's performance-driven staples, these picks are everything you need to start romanticizing your fitness routine.

Friday, October 17, 2025 6:50 AM Provincial health ministers want funding commitment out of federal meeting in Calgary       Alberta minister Adriana LaGrange says provinces and territories are facing increased demands on their health-care systems and the federal government needs to step up its support.

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 17, 2025 9:44 AM Gardiner Expressway construction to finish by end of the month       Construction on the Gardiner Expressway between Dufferin and Strachan will be complete and all lanes will open by the end of this month, possibly as early as Monday, Oct. 27, 680 NewsRadio has learned. Last month, the City of Toronto announced that the construction project was six months ahead of the last expected completion date. […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 17, 2025 9:44 AM Second World War-era explosive device found on Oshawa footpath safely neutralized       A Second World War-era explosive device discovered on a busy footpath in Oshawa on Wednesday afternoon was safely removed and rendered harmless after a large-scale police and military response. Durham Regional Police say the incident began around 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday, when officers responded to reports of a suspicious package on a walking path near […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 17, 2025 8:38 AM Toronto forecast: Warm 20-degree Saturday before rain moves in Sunday       Toronto is set to enjoy an unseasonably warm Saturday before rain sweeps in on Sunday, marking a shift toward wetter conditions that could linger into next week. Forecasts project a daytime high of 20 °C on Saturday, with partly sunny skies and only a slight chance of showers in the evening. That's well above the […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 17, 2025 8:21 AM Cyclist dies after being struck by vehicle in Burlington       A man has died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in Burlington on Friday morning. It is not clear when the collision occurred, but just before 7:30 a.m. Halton police said on X that northbound traffic on Appleby Line at Harvester Road was closed for a serious collision investigation. Appleby is […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 17, 2025 7:42 AM China expels No. 2 general and 8 others from the ruling Communist Party in anti-corruption drive       BEIJING (AP) — China's second-highest ranking general and eight other senior officials were expelled from the ruling Communist Party and the military on suspicion of serious official misconduct linked to corruption, the Defense Ministry said Friday. The ministry's spokesperson, Zhang Xiaogang, alleged in a statement that He Weidong, vice-chair of the powerful Central Military Commission, […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 17, 2025 7:39 AM Bolton arrives at court to surrender to authorities on charges in classified information case       GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — John Bolton arrived at a federal courthouse Friday to surrender to authorities on charges accusing the former Trump administration national security adviser turned critic of the president of emailing classified information to family members and keeping top secret documents at his Maryland home. Bolton did not comment to reporters as he […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 17, 2025 7:26 AM Why is MAGA obsessed with a B.C. ostrich farm?       Almost a year after an avian flu outbreak was detected on an ostrich farm in rural British Columbia, the fate of the flock remains in the crosshairs of a culture war over public health policy. Plans to euthanize the remaining birds by Canadian authorities are on pause as the Supreme Court of Canada considers the […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 17, 2025 7:12 AM Driver charged after dump truck slams into Vaughan overpass, closing Hwy. 400 lanes       A 32-year-old Brampton man has been charged with careless driving after police say his dump truck, travelling with its box raised, slammed into the Langstaff Road overpass on Highway 400 southbound early Friday, forcing the closure of the collectors' lanes as inspectors assess potential structural damage. The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. on Friday when, […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 17, 2025 7:10 AM How Trump's approval shifted after the ceasefire in Gaza, according to a new AP-NORC poll       WASHINGTON (AP) — More U.S. adults support President Donald Trump's handling of the conflict in Israel after he brokered a ceasefire deal in Gaza, a new AP-NORC poll finds — but his approval ratings on domestic issues remain weak. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals that Trump's apparent success […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 17, 2025 7:06 AM King Charles III's visit to Vatican marks a historic step in path of unity between two churches       The Catholic Church and Church of England, divided for centuries over issues that now include the ordination of female priests, will take a historic step on the path to unity next week when Britain's King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV pray together in the Sistine Chapel, officials said Friday. The Oct. 23 ecumenical prayer […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 17, 2025 6:45 AM Hamas reaffirms commitment to ceasefire as delays in returning hostages' bodies fray nerves       DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas moved Friday to shore up its brittle ceasefire agreement with Israel by reaffirming its commitment to the terms of the deal, including a pledge to hand over the remains of all dead Israeli hostages. The militant group's statement released in the early hours Friday follows a dire warning […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 17, 2025 6:26 AM 'Like a scene from the movies': Police release dramatic video of highway takedown after Newmarket mall robbery       York Regional Police have released dramatic new video showing the high-risk takedown of suspects accused in a violent smash-and-grab robbery at Upper Canada Mall in Newmarket. The footage, captured during rush hour traffic, shows officers boxing in a white Mercedes SUV on Steeles Avenue following a pursuit down Highway 404. "In this situation, the cops […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 17, 2025 6:12 AM Meta adds parental controls for AI-teen interactions       Meta is adding parental controls for kids' interactions with artificial intelligence chatbots — including the ability to turn off one-on-one chats with AI characters altogether — beginning early next year. But parents won't be able to turn off Meta's AI assistant, which Meta says will "will remain available to offer helpful information and educational opportunities, […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 17, 2025 5:38 AM 'Thought he was going to kill me': Max Scherzer demands to stay in game as Blue Jays even ALCS       Max Scherzer's fiery insistence on staying in Game 4 of the ALCS against the Seattle Mariners became one of the defining moments of Thursday night's matchup, as the veteran right-hander demanded the ball and delivered in vintage fashion. In the fifth inning, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider made his way to the mound with […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 17, 2025 5:23 AM Russia convicts 15 captured Ukrainian soldiers on terrorism charges       A court in southern Russia convicted 15 captured Ukrainian soldiers on terrorism charges Friday after a trial that Kyiv denounced as a sham and a violation of international law. The military court in Rostov-on-Don sentenced 15 men from the Aidar battalion, which Russia has designated a terrorist group, to prison terms ranging from 15 to […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, October 17, 2025 9:39 AM CHEO is embracing the role of nurses as researchers       The children's hospital is offering registered nurses internships and support to follow their curiosity to help shape the health system.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, October 17, 2025 8:48 AM RenoTour 2025: Re-imagining your home starts here       Looking for inspiration? Researching renovators? Then be sure to check out the 2025 RenoTour Parade of Homes on Oct. 19.  This popular annual event, which is free to attend, offers a twist on the typical house tour, letting you walk through stunning renovated homes to check out how they've been remodelled — and ask questions […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, October 17, 2025 5:00 AM Pellerin: There are some affordable ways to make Ottawa more beautiful       If we're going to spend half a million dollars on the William Commanda bridge, maybe add benches or a playground so people will congregate.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, October 17, 2025 4:00 AM Residents oppose proposed Baseline Road highrise development       The development would consist of nine-, 28- and 30-storey structures with commercial space at ground level. It would include 871 residential units and 585 parking spaces.

Windsor Star Friday, October 17, 2025 8:51 AM Fire crews, police respond to deliberately set fire at Windsor school       A deliberately set fire inside a bathroom at a Windsor public school forced the evacuation of students and staff Thursday morning. Windsor Fire and Rescue Services were dispatched at around 11 a.m. to William G. Davis Public School, at 2855 Rivard Avenue, for a report of a fire. Fire officials said the blaze started in […]

Windsor Star Friday, October 17, 2025 7:15 AM Charlebois: Health misinformation has triggered a canola oil witch hunt       Demonizing canola oil isn't science — it's ideology. Canada's most successful crop deserves evidence-based respect, not a witch hunt fueled by nutritional folklore.

Ottawa Sun Friday, October 17, 2025 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: Smartphones, stupid us       Friday, Oct. 17: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, October 17, 2025 8:00 AM New shelter concerns continue as city funding gets approval       "We're doing a lot here in terms of money, and areas of responsibility that we generally do not have."

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, October 17, 2025 8:00 AM Embrace the fall season: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon, Oct. 17-19       Take in spooky improv comedy, a brass band collaboration, a solo living room theatre show, an audio art festival and chamber music.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, October 17, 2025 8:00 AM Ahead of schedule? 'Youngish' Huskies women's hockey squad off to better start       "Playoffs — we need to get back to playoffs. That's our goal."

Canada's National Observer Friday, October 17, 2025 8:11 AM Liberals will make border security announcement today       The federal government is set to outline plans to strengthen border security today.

Canada's National Observer Friday, October 17, 2025 8:10 AM Justice ministers' meeting ends in Kananaskis       A two-day meeting of ministers responsible for justice and public safety at the federal, provincial and territorial levels is set to wrap up in Kananaskis, Alta. today after discussions ranging from bail reform to the role of victims in the criminal justice system.

Canada's National Observer Friday, October 17, 2025 8:09 AM Provincial health ministers to ask for funding commitment out of meeting with Michel       Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel is set to meet today in Calgary with her provincial and territorial counterparts, who say they're looking for promises Ottawa will boost health-care funding in next month's budget.

Canada's National Observer Friday, October 17, 2025 8:07 AM Chamber of commerce says Alberta teachers strike is straining businesses       The head of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce says a provincewide teachers strike is putting a strain on businesses.

Canada's National Observer Friday, October 17, 2025 8:05 AM CRA says there's more work to do as call centre improvement plan hits 50-day mark       Two senior officials working at the Canada Revenue Agency say the agency surpassed its target for answering more calls from Canadians ahead of schedule.

Canada's National Observer Friday, October 17, 2025 8:03 AM Alberta Premier Smith wants to set up an education commission after teachers strike       Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said on Thursday, as thousands of striking teachers and their supporters chanted and shouted nearby, that she wants to form a commission on education when the provincewide strike is over.

Canada's National Observer Friday, October 17, 2025 8:00 AM Carney says now is not the time to strike back at US over tariffs       Prime Minister Mark Carney is rejecting calls for Ottawa to push back at the US with new retaliatory trade measures as talks with Washington continue on sector-specific trade deals.

Canada's National Observer Friday, October 17, 2025 4:55 AM Federal government returns former military land to BC First Nation       The First Nation with the least reserve land per person in British Columbia has reclaimed a swath of ancestral territory circling a forested mountain on Vancouver Island once fenced off for the federal military.

Canada's National Observer Friday, October 17, 2025 4:55 AM Inside Canada's race to build a rare earths supply chain       Canada is rich in rare earth elements, but has no operating mine. A few projects are in the works, but huge challenges lie ahead. It's one thing to identify resources in the ground, but another to economically mine and process them, reports Christopher Pollon.

Canada's National Observer Friday, October 17, 2025 4:55 AM Large African birds crowded on Canadian farms — what could go wrong?        A less costly way to reduce the pandemic risks associated with ostrich farming in Canada would be to stop doing it.

Canada's National Observer Friday, October 17, 2025 4:55 AM 'Strategy, what strategy?' Why Canada needs an action plan fast — or could waste its rare earths wealth       The grand opening of the first Canadian-owned rare earth magnet factory in Estonia lays bare that major challenges remain if a full supply chain is to be built in this country in time to capitalize on the coming boom in critical minerals, Darius Snieckus reports.

Canada's National Observer Friday, October 17, 2025 4:55 AM As forests are cut down, butterflies are losing their colours       The insects' brilliant hues evolved in lush ecosystems to help them survive. Now they are becoming more muted to adapt to degraded landscapes — and they are not the only things dulling down.

Calgary Herald Friday, October 17, 2025 8:23 AM Team Jacobs taking Pan Continental Curling Championships 'very seriously'       Calgary crew aims to help Canada secure spot at next year's worlds

Calgary Herald Friday, October 17, 2025 8:22 AM Rush to '1,500 yards is in me', says Calgary Stampeders star Dedrick Mills       Running back's commitment to consistency helping CFL club find offensive success

Calgary Herald Friday, October 17, 2025 8:15 AM Don't fence her in: Lindsay Ell finds musical voice by exploring 'what I'm scared of' with vulnerable EP       The name of the title track on Lindsay Ell's upcoming EP, Fence Sitter, came from a large and active but very specifically focused forum and discussion group on Reddit. Fencesitter is a Reddit board made up of people who are undecided about whether they want to have children. In a Nashville writers' room last year, […]

Calgary Herald Friday, October 17, 2025 8:13 AM 'A steady hand': Jyoti Gondek makes case for 'steady leadership' as she seeks second term as Calgary's mayor       Gondek speaks with care and precision, rattling off stories and statistics about Calgary with the enthusiasm of someone who seems to genuinely like their job.

Calgary Herald Friday, October 17, 2025 8:00 AM Opinion: Blanket rezoning is not the wedge issue it would seem to be       The war that raged in city council chambers with respect to the future of land use and redevelopment in our communities for the past decade is over. Sure, there are still a few battles and skirmishes left to play out but, for all intents and purposes, the matter is decided. Repealing blanket rezoning may prolong […]

Calgary Herald Friday, October 17, 2025 8:00 AM Brookman: Field of Crosses a stark reminder of loss and fragile democracy       We must never forget those who have gone before us, but we also must use our own minds and thoughts in trying to quell hatred and do all that we can to make sure these tragedies do not happen again

Calgary Herald Friday, October 17, 2025 7:30 AM On the Road: A chilly day of swans       In January it would have been a pretty nice morning. December, February, March even. But after a summer-like high of 18 C just a few days before, walking out of the house into -7 C and knowing the temperature wasn't likely to make it above freezing was kind of a jolt. I was headed out […]

Calgary Herald Friday, October 17, 2025 7:00 AM Varcoe: Alberta's deficit could be a 'couple-billion dollars higher' if oil price slide continues, says finance minister       According to Finance Minister Nate Horner, the province would need oil prices to average $74 a barrel to stay completely in the black

Calgary Sun Friday, October 17, 2025 7:00 AM Letters, Oct. 17, 2025: 'Alberta's new plates looking good'       Snazzy new plates (Re: Alberta unveils new licence plates which will display 'Strong And Free' motto, Calgary Sun, Oct. 16.) Two thumbs-up from me on Alberta's new licence-plate design and motto. It certainly represents great things are in store for this great province. I really think Alberta will never reach its true potential until it […]

Vancouver Sun Friday, October 17, 2025 9:00 AM B.C. court grants executive $600,000 severance from U.S. electric carmaker       Judge granted rare punitive damages after finding U.S.-based Xos was "oppressive, high-handed and malicious" when it cut exec's severance

Vancouver Sun Friday, October 17, 2025 9:00 AM 'Affordability gaps' mark Metro Vancouver's volatile housing market, says new report for mayors       A new report going before Metro Vancouver's mayors committee Friday offers a very mixed outlook on how the region is faring in terms of meeting its housing objectives

Vancouver Sun Friday, October 17, 2025 9:00 AM Experts sound alarm over e-scooter use by B.C. kids       Health officials are particularly worried about kids, even though B.C. law states kids under 16 are not allowed to ride e-scooters. You wouldn't know it by looking around.

Vancouver Sun Friday, October 17, 2025 9:00 AM Fall fitness goals? Read these expert tips to help get you started       Four tips to succeed at your fitness goals from a personal trainer.