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Monday, October 27, 2025 1:59 PM 'Historic' food bank use spurs cost of living concerns from Conservatives       A new Food Banks Canada report says monthly visits to food banks came close to 2.2 million in March 2025, nearly double the rate in 2019.

Monday, October 27, 2025 1:54 PM New Hampshire man resumes dialysis after record 271 days living with a pig kidney       WASHINGTON (AP) — A New Hampshire man is resuming dialysis after living with a gene-edited pig kidney for a record 271 days, doctors said Monday. His experience is helping researchers in their quest for animal-to-human transplants.

Monday, October 27, 2025 1:49 PM Defiant Ford defends 'most successful ad in history of North America'       A defiant Doug Ford said the commercial his government launched, to the fury of U.S. President Donald Trump, derailing trade talks, has 'achieved' its goal and will now end.

Monday, October 27, 2025 1:43 PM Conditional discharge sought for Park Royal mall voyeur       Saman Namvar Haghighi Shirazi, 33, was initially charged with three counts of unlawfully observing or recording people for a sexual purpose on May 19, 2024.

Monday, October 27, 2025 1:26 PM Toronto supervised consumption site will close next month after province cuts off funding       The Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre says the decision is devastating, while the province says the decision is in response to concerns about increased crime.

Monday, October 27, 2025 1:14 PM Cenovus raises MEG offer, wins Strathcona support       Cenovus Energy Inc.'s takeover of MEG Energy Corp. appears poised to win shareholder approval later this week after the oilsands giant raised what it had said was its "best and final" offer and secured the support of one-time rival Strathcona Resources Ltd.

Monday, October 27, 2025 1:13 PM Trump confirms he underwent MRI recently, but doesn't say why       Trump, who is one of the oldest presidents in U.S. history, would not say why he received the scan, telling reporters traveling with him to "ask the doctors."

Monday, October 27, 2025 1:07 PM Wisconsin Planned Parenthood resumes offering abortions after a nearly monthlong pause       MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resumed scheduling abortions on Monday after a nearly monthlong pause due to federal Medicaid funding cuts in President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill that took effect at the beginning of October.

Monday, October 27, 2025 1:06 PM Shaping Saskatchewan: Laurie Bouvier       Laurie Bouvier is the executive director of AFCS. Bouvier is originally from Treaty One Territory and moved to Saskatchewan in 2003.

Monday, October 27, 2025 12:49 PM Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 storm, barrels toward Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba       The U.S. National Hurricane Center is urging people in Jamaica to seek shelter, as destructive hurricane conditions are expected to begin Monday night or early Tuesday.

CityNews Toronto Monday, October 27, 2025 1:46 PM 2 of 3 suspects identified in Pickering mall theft, $25K of stolen sunglasses recovered       Police have identified two of three suspects who are accused of stealing more than $30,000 worth of designer sunglasses from a LensCrafters store inside Pickering Town Centre last month. According to investigators, three females entered the shop on Sept. 29, 2025 shortly before closing hours and stole more than 60 pairs of high-end glasses before […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, October 27, 2025 1:14 PM Ontario patient ombudsman cancels scheduled appearance at LTC home conference       As CityNews first reported last week, Ontario Patient Ombudsman Craig Thompson was scheduled to give a presentation this week at the "This is Long Term Care" conference happening in Toronto. But that will now not happen. Thompson, who was slated to talk about visitation rights at long-term care homes, decided to pull his name out […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, October 27, 2025 12:35 PM Canada not on track to meet 2030 climate targets, report finds       MONTREAL — A new analysis says Canada is not on track to meet its 2030 or 2035 emissions targets. The study from the Trottier energy institute at Polytechnique Montréal finds that greenhouse gas emissions are projected to fall 20 or 25 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030. That's well below the federal target of […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, October 27, 2025 12:32 PM U.S. will require all travellers to have photo taken at land borders, airports       The Department of Homeland Security is amending policies to require all non-citizens, including Canadians, to be photographed at all ports of entry and departure in United States. The changing security regulations, posted in the federal register today, are set to come into force on Dec. 26, although it could take years to be fully implemented. […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, October 27, 2025 12:13 PM Photo Gallery: Drake joins Vybz Kartel at Toronto concert       When Drake was a teenager, he'd stand outside Toronto's long-gone Escape Nightclub handing out flyers just to get inside and lose himself in Vybz Kartel's music. On Sunday night, he came full circle, recalling that memory on stage as he welcomed the dancehall star for his first-ever Canadian concert at Scotiabank Arena. Kartel, dressed head […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, October 27, 2025 12:06 PM CPP Investments accused of failing to properly factor climate risk       TORONTO — Canada's largest pension fund is being sued by four young Canadians who claim that CPP Investments is failing to properly manage climate-related financial risk. The four allege in a lawsuit filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on Monday that the investment manager for the Canada Pension Plan is breaching its duty […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, October 27, 2025 11:59 AM Ford grilled at Queen's Park about trade fallout with Trump over Ontario anti-tariff ad       It's an ad that could subtract significant money and jobs from Ontario's economy. That was the gist of Liberal MPP John Fraser's verbal tirade directed at Premier Doug Ford during question period at Queen's Park on Monday. The ad in question, featuring audio of Ronald Reagan explaining the perils of tariffs, didn't just raise the […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, October 27, 2025 11:59 AM Judge rejects request by Bloc Québécois candidate for new vote in Terrebonne       A Superior Court judge has rejected the Bloc Québécois's request for a new election in the Montreal-area riding won by the Liberals in April by a single vote. Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné, the Bloc candidate, had challenged the result in the Terrebonne riding after a Bloc voter revealed that her special ballot was returned to her because […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, October 27, 2025 11:52 AM Woman arrested after newborn left alone at bus stop on Montreal's South Shore dies       LONGUEUIL — A 33-year-old woman has been arrested in the death of a newborn who was found alone this morning inside a bus shelter on Montreal's South Shore. Longueuil police spokeswoman Jacqueline Pierre says the woman could face a charge of infanticide. Pierre did not confirm the link between the woman and the baby, who […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, October 27, 2025 11:51 AM 'Devastated': Province cuts funding to Toronto supervised consumption site       A supervised consumption site in Toronto says the province has cut off its funding, and it will have to wind down the service in 30 days. The Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre says the decision is devastating and it will force people to use drugs in public parks, washrooms, shelters and other places. "We […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, October 27, 2025 11:16 AM 'Don't know if there was intent': Dodgers manager cites 'delays' after late arrival in L.A.       Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts brushed off questions about his team's disrupted travel schedule on Sunday, after a series of delays left him and his staff scrambling to make it back from Toronto in time for the club's World Series preparations. The Dodgers are set to host the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, October 27, 2025 10:52 AM 3 people arrested during demonstration at Queen's Park over the weekend       Three people were arrested after allegedly becoming combative during an anti-immigration demonstration and counterprotest in downtown Toronto over the weekend. According to police, a large group of individuals gathered at Queen's Park at approximately 12 p.m. on Oct. 25.  Authorities did not specify the exact purpose of the demonstration, but organizers with the right-wing nationalist […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, October 27, 2025 10:46 AM Two strong quakes in the Atlantic Ocean rattle the eastern Caribbean       SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck Monday in open waters in the Atlantic Ocean and was felt throughout the eastern Caribbean, officials said. The quake occurred about 100 miles (160 kilometers) east of the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe at a depth of six miles (10 kilometers), according to the […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, October 27, 2025 10:31 AM As the Atlantic Ocean warms, climate change is fueling Hurricane Melissa's ferocity       The warming of the world's oceans caused by climate change helped double Hurricane Melissa's wind speed in less than 24 hours over the weekend, climate scientists said Monday. Melissa is currently a Category 5 storm, the highest category, with sustained wind speeds of over 157 mph (252 kph). Melissa is forecast to make landfall in […]

CityNews Toronto Monday, October 27, 2025 10:12 AM Budget to include millions for job retraining, foreign credential recognition       OTTAWA — Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says the upcoming federal budget will include $75 million over the next three years to boost an apprenticeship training program focused on the building trades. The proposed funding for the Union Training and Innovation Program in the 2026-27 fiscal year is part of a suite of jobs programs Hajdu […]

Ottawa Citizen Monday, October 27, 2025 1:29 PM Former mayor Jim Watson among the 15 inductees of Order of Ottawa, an award he created       It is awarded for career and community contributions that benefit the city and broader community, and was created by Watson in 2012.

Ottawa Citizen Monday, October 27, 2025 11:25 AM Tim Cook, Canadian War Museum chief historian, dies at 54       Cook was a called "passionate ambassador" for both the War Museum and Canadian military history. He was 54 years old.

Ottawa Citizen Monday, October 27, 2025 11:12 AM Ottawa's hate-motivated attacks can't be solved by police alone       Mohammed Adam: If we want to end violent incidents of antisemitism and Islamophobia, politicians need to do more than condemn the problem.

Ottawa Citizen Monday, October 27, 2025 9:51 AM Ottawa Senators give Linus Ullmark a day off as club recalls Hunter Shepard from Belleville       There are no team concerns about Ullmark's health and this merely is a load management move.

Ottawa Citizen Monday, October 27, 2025 8:00 AM Why more pickleball players are wearing weird goggles       Pickleball eye injuries are rising at an 'alarming" rate and many Ottawa players are donning protective eyewear.

Windsor Star Monday, October 27, 2025 1:16 PM Indigenous performer Aysanabee hits stage at Meteor Dec. 5       JUNO award-winning artist Aysanabee brings his The Way We're Born tour to Windsor's Meteor stage Dec. 5.  The Oji-Cree singer kicks off his cross-country tour Nov. 6 in Edmonton, in support of his latest album, Edge of the Earth.  Aysanabee is inviting local Indigenous artists to join him at each stop. Lacey Hill, a singer/songwriter […]

Windsor Star Monday, October 27, 2025 1:01 PM Windsor police search for suspect in attempted break-in       Windsor police are asking the public for help in identifying a suspect following a residential break and enter Oct. 14 in South Windsor.  Officers responded to a report of a break-in shortly after 4 p.m., at a home in the 3100 block of Dominion Boulevard.  The homeowner told police an unknown man had entered his […]

Windsor Star Monday, October 27, 2025 12:03 PM 'A lot of challenges along the way' — St. Clair grad, engineer, advocate for deaf wins Premier's Award       Walter LaPlante, a St. Clair College graduate, developed innovative technology now used at manufacturing plants worldwide.

Windsor Star Monday, October 27, 2025 11:29 AM 'Fear of the unknown' — Tariffs, rising costs top concerns for Windsor's small business owners       Staying competitive despite rising costs and fluctuating tariffs were some of the obstacles raised during a gathering of Windsor's small business community last week. John Alvarez, co-owner of F&B Hospitality Group, which owns several popular food and drink spots around Walkerville, said local restaurants are bending under rising ingredient costs and declining consumer spending. "We […]

Windsor Star Monday, October 27, 2025 10:27 AM Essex plumber charged after fraud investigation on Pelee Island       An Essex man has been charged following an OPP investigation into a series of frauds reported on Pelee Island earlier this year. According to the Essex County OPP detachment, officers began investigating after two victims reported being defrauded between April 4 and Aug. 11. OPP said the victims had hired a local plumber who allegedly […]

Windsor Star Monday, October 27, 2025 10:21 AM 'Spirit Halloween Coming Soon' posters highlight vacant buildings in downtown Windsor       A Windsor street artist is using satire to call attention to the city's vacant storefronts and push for renewal.

Windsor Star Monday, October 27, 2025 8:44 AM Windsor man charged in child luring investigation       Windsor police have charged a 21-year-old man who allegedly engaged in sexually explicit conversations with a 10-year-old child through a social media app. Police said Windsor's Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit began the child luring investigating in September. The child's parent became aware of the "concerning" online interaction and contacted authorities, police said. Following an […]

Windsor Star Monday, October 27, 2025 8:38 AM Poilievre slams EV mandate, temporary foreign worker program during Windsor-Essex visit       The Conservative party leader delivered his message on rising unemployment, automotive sector challenges, and the federal EV mandate.

Windsor Star Monday, October 27, 2025 7:10 AM Lilley: Is Carney government looking at U.S. deal without auto industry?       Clearly, GM and other companies do not view Canada as a safe and secure place to build vehicles for export at the moment.

The Province Monday, October 27, 2025 12:06 PM Canucks Live: Habs and Oilers offer mixed bag with Miller's return on tap       Kiefer Sherwood stars in busy weekend

The Province Monday, October 27, 2025 10:19 AM Canucks Coffee: Kiefer Sherwood making strong case to show him the money       Feisty winger is showing a scoring side by striking twice Sunday in 4-3 win over Oilers. He leads the Canucks in goals with six.

The Province Monday, October 27, 2025 9:00 AM Points, perks, and pitfalls: Why chasing credit card bonuses can cost you more       Credit card rewards can look like easy money, but chasing bonuses, perks and points can lead to debt, stress and a lower credit score if you're not careful.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Monday, October 27, 2025 1:20 PM Veteran rider Parsonage prevails in PBR Canada's Saskatoon Classic       Parsonage (Maple Creek, Sask.) performed a flawless 3-for-3 win in front of the record-setting PBR crowd, overtaking the No. 1 rank in the race for the 2025 PBR Canada championship

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Monday, October 27, 2025 12:31 PM Opinion: Ford's trade tantrum is costing Canada       Ford likely believes, as many Canadians do, that defending the country's interests with bold language is the right thing to do. But again, that doesn't matter. In diplomacy, tone often outweighs intent.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Monday, October 27, 2025 10:45 AM U-Sask Huskies in Canada West playoff action in soccer and cross country       The Huskies entered the game as the underdogs, sitting fourth in the Prairie Division, while the Thunderbirds finished atop the Pacific Division.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Monday, October 27, 2025 8:00 AM SaskPower minister defends decision to keep coal plants running       Jeremy Harrison reiterated the provincial government's plan to continue running SaskPower's coal generation stations past 2030.

Regina Leader-Post Monday, October 27, 2025 11:07 AM Pats Report: Regina Pats winners in three of last four games       The Pats, who host Brandon on Wednesday, are coming off a comeback overtime victory over the Edmonton Oil Kings on Saturday

Regina Leader-Post Monday, October 27, 2025 8:00 AM Regina's spookiest haunted houses: where to find them and what to expect this Halloween       Some Reginans go all out to make their house a haunted scarefest on Halloween. One of them is Shawn Hilborn, who also created the Saskatchewan Haunt Finder online map to highlight the best locations.

Canada's National Observer Monday, October 27, 2025 8:09 AM Canada's status as a measles-free country is about to end       Canada is poised to lose its international status as a measles-free country now that an outbreak that began in New Brunswick and spread to other provinces has hit the one-year mark.

Canada's National Observer Monday, October 27, 2025 8:00 AM BC public service union announces tentative deal to end strike after eight weeks       The BC General Employees' Union says it will recommend that its members vote to accept a tentative deal reached with the provincial government to bring an end to strike action, while a union that's been striking alongside them says its picket lines are coming down.

Canada's National Observer Monday, October 27, 2025 7:58 AM Montreal's mayoral election is about affordability, homelessness — and bike lanes       In a recent debate on Radio-Canada, Soraya Martinez Ferrada, one of the leading candidates for mayor of Montreal, brought up comments made more than two years ago by a borough mayor comparing a car to a refrigerator.

Canada's National Observer Monday, October 27, 2025 7:56 AM Food costs are spiralling. Some Canadians are turning to food banks for help.       Sticker shock hit hard when single mom Kristina Kennedy saw the sausages she usually buys were $1.50 more than expected.

Canada's National Observer Monday, October 27, 2025 7:55 AM Most economists expect the Bank of Canada to cut key rate despite mixed inflation, jobs data       Most economists expect the Bank of Canada will look past strong jobs data and signs of stubbornness on the inflation front to deliver a second consecutive interest rate cut this week.

Canada's National Observer Monday, October 27, 2025 7:53 AM 'Shocking' data shows more treatment required for youth with opioid use disorder: doctors       An editorial published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday says more youth are using opioids and calls for urgent action to provide treatment when they become addicted.

Canada's National Observer Monday, October 27, 2025 7:52 AM Carney tells ASEAN summit Canada respects trade rules, as Trump threatens additional tariffs       Prime Minister Mark Carney took a veiled shot at the Trump administration's trade policy on Sunday, highlighting Canada's reliability and steadiness without naming the United States or calling out the president directly.

Canada's National Observer Monday, October 27, 2025 7:51 AM Trump says he won't meet with Carney 'for a long time'       US President Donald Trump has ruled out a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney this week while the pair are both in Asia.

Calgary Herald Monday, October 27, 2025 12:37 PM Your letters: Public funding must go to public schools       Every taxpaying Albertan, regardless of whether they have a child in school, must pay school taxes. This is because we, as a society, have determined that a well-educated populace benefits us all. A compulsory, fully funded public education system has children of different interests and backgrounds learning together — and learning to get along together. […]

Calgary Herald Monday, October 27, 2025 12:24 PM Calgarian arrested at Coutts border crossing after cocaine worth $7M found in commercial truck       A 28-year-old Calgary man has been arrested in charged with drug offences

Calgary Herald Monday, October 27, 2025 12:19 PM Who comes out of Flames' lineup for Matt Coronato's return?       After a surprise scratch Sunday, what does Flames head coach Ryan Huska want to see from his best right winger? 'Just for Matt to be Matt.'

Calgary Herald Monday, October 27, 2025 12:12 PM Graphic of the week: How many people voted in the municipal election?       A look at turnout for the 2025 Calgary municipal election

Calgary Herald Monday, October 27, 2025 7:30 AM Leong: How do you mount a COVID-19 vaccination campaign? Not like this       Government of Alberta does disservice to public health with wildly confusing and complicated immunization program

Calgary Herald Monday, October 27, 2025 7:00 AM Are too many people visiting Banff National Park? Canada Strong Pass stokes concerns       Return of free access to national parks renews worries about access and overtourism

Calgary Herald Monday, October 27, 2025 6:58 AM Take a cartoon break: Editorial cartoons from the past week (Oct. 27, 2025)       It's Monday. Take a quick cartoon break with these offerings from our editorial cartoonists.

Calgary Sun Monday, October 27, 2025 7:00 AM Letters, Oct. 27, 2025: 'Time to drop the gloves'       Play hardball with B.C. Just as Canadian car manufacturing plants are absolutely unviable if they can only provide cars to the Canadian market, B.C. ports are absolutely unviable if they cannot ship their goods or receive goods by rail through Alberta. So if B.C. and the federal government blocks our pipeline to B.C.'s Northwest Coast […]

Vancouver Sun Monday, October 27, 2025 1:10 PM Big names in movie industry assemble to take over Vancouver's Park Theatre       Corinne Lea, CEO of the Rio Theatre, said her team looks forward to "bringing the same fun, energy and passion to a new location" with the Park Theatre in Cambie Village.

Vancouver Sun Monday, October 27, 2025 12:38 PM About half of B.C. Conservative voters want Rustad to step down: Poll       Only 52 per cent of Conservative voters said they had a favourable view of John Rustad, down from about 80 per cent during the 2024 campaign

Vancouver Sun Monday, October 27, 2025 10:48 AM Vancouver council to mull program to make streets safer on Halloween       A staff report recommends creating a free block party permit for Halloween so residents can temporarily pedestrianize parts of their neighbourhoods, making it safer for kids.

Vancouver Sun Monday, October 27, 2025 10:00 AM B.C. man dies three weeks after fighting off grizzly bear       Joe Pendry died in hospital apparently of a blood clot, said his wife

Vancouver Sun Monday, October 27, 2025 9:50 AM How Camryn Rogers went from homeless to Olympic and world championship heights       She had no home, just hope and dreams, until a helping hand lifted Camryn Rogers into a normal life. Now she's an Olympic gold medallist and two-time World Champion.

Vancouver Sun Monday, October 27, 2025 9:00 AM Key questions emerge about future B.C. South Asian heritage museum: Who should it serve? Where should it go?       With no timeline of completion set, community members want the project to be inclusive of all the vast cultures and South Asian diaspora in the province.

Vancouver Sun Monday, October 27, 2025 9:00 AM 'Made it happen at lightning speed': New Metro Vancouver surgical centre reduces waiting times for skin cancer surgery       Dedicated skin cancer surgical centre a breakthrough thanks to the tenacity of an all-female team

Vancouver Sun Monday, October 27, 2025 9:00 AM Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis, and Blink-182 — sort of: Local bands channel rock legends in Halloween tribute show       The concept is simple: local bands dress up — musically and physically — as other iconic acts, performing 20-minute sets, often in costume.