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Wednesday, October 29, 2025 1:58 PM Halifax police officer charged after investigation into stolen property, bikes being sold       A Halifax Regional Police constable has been charged after an investigation into stolen property, including bicycles, being sold by an officer.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 1:56 PM 'This is a big deal': Health Canada approves 1st drug to slow Alzheimer's disease       The treatment, lecanemab, has already been approved in some other countries, including the U.S., the U.K., Japan, Mexico and China.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 1:40 PM First Nation files Aboriginal title claim to lands in western Quebec       The chief of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation says the Algonquin people must have a say in the way water, wildlife and forestry are managed in their traditional territory.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 1:08 PM U.S. Tariffs to raise costs, delay oil and gas projects in 2026, report says       A new report from the global financial firm Deloitte, says U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs could delay billions of dollars worth of investment in the oil and gas industry.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 1:07 PM Manitoba teen sentenced to life in prison for beating deaths of three in 2022       A Manitoba Court of King's Bench justice sentenced the now 18-year-old male to life in prison with no chance of parole for seven years.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:59 PM Supportive housing a concern in Sechelt as government buys 2 more properties       'There is no question we need these sort of supports for people but the issue is the concentration in downtown,' John Henderson, Mayor of the District of Sechelt, told Global News.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:53 PM 'We got him': B.C. man charged in 4 violent sex assaults in Ontario from 1997       A British Columbia man is facing several charges almost 30 years after four females were violently sexually assaulted in southwestern Ontario, police say.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:27 PM 7 youths age 12 to 15 arrested in connection with string of Winnipeg robberies       A group of four boys and three girls between the ages of 12 and 15 have been arrested in connection with a string of robberies in north Winnipeg.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:27 PM Hurricane Melissa: Jamaica wakes up to destruction as storm pummels Cuba       Footage released by Jamaica police captured scenes of destruction after the Category 5 storm barrelled across the island.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:16 PM Florida Panthers' Brad Marchand returns to Halifax to coach tribute game for friend's daughter       Brad Marchand will serve as a guest coach at a tribute hockey game honouring the life of his longtime friend's daughter, who died last week after a battle with cancer.

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, October 29, 2025 1:51 PM Man, 52, wanted for murder in northern Ontario may be in GTA: police       A 52-year-old man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for murder in Sault Ste. Marie is believed to be in the GTA. Investigators in Sault Ste. Marie say Scott Devlin is the prime suspect in the death of a 30-year-old victim, whose body was found on June 19, 2025, at a multi-unit residence in the northern […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, October 29, 2025 1:15 PM Bank of Canada governor says AI could be both good and bad for Canada's economy       OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada says it doesn't know how new artificial intelligence products will affect the Canadian economy. Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says the technology has the potential for both economic benefit and harm. Macklem says AI could have the sort of impact the introduction of computers and the internet did […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, October 29, 2025 1:09 PM GM lays off 1,700 workers at plants in Michigan and Ohio amid slower EV demand       NEW YORK (AP) — General Motors is laying off about 1,700 workers across manufacturing sites in Michigan and Ohio, as the auto giant adjusts to slowing demand for electric vehicles. The Detroit News first reported the cuts on Wednesday — covering about 1,200 jobs at an all-electric plant in the Detroit area and 550 workers […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, October 29, 2025 1:04 PM Man wanted in alleged sexual assault aboard TTC bus in Scarborough       Police are searching for a man in connection with an alleged sexual assault aboard a TTC bus in Scarborough. Investigators say just before 4:30 p.m. on October 28, both the suspect and victim were on the bus in the area of Lawrence Avenue East and Pharmacy Avenue when they allege the man sexually assaulted the […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, October 29, 2025 1:01 PM B.C. man charged in 1997 Ontario serial sexual assaults following DNA breakthrough       Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say a British Columbia man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of violent sexual assaults in southwestern Ontario nearly three decades ago. The arrest comes after a multi-jurisdictional investigation known as Project Aerial, which used advancements in DNA technology and investigative genetic genealogy to identify a suspect […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:42 PM Federal officials are not sure when immigration levels plan is coming       OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said "Canada's new immigration plan" will be in the federal budget next week, but immigration department officials don't know if that includes the annual levels plan outlining how many newcomers Canada intends to admit for the next year. The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act says the immigration levels plan […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:17 PM Ford urges U.S. ambassador to apologize after report he lambasted Ontario rep over anti-tariff ad       Ontario Premier Doug Ford may have sparked a cross-border brouhaha when his government funded and aired an anti-tariff advertisement that infuriated U.S. President Donald Trump, but Ford is now trying to play the role of peacemaker after a high-profile, public spat over the ad. Ford responded on Wednesday to reports that the American ambassador to […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:15 PM Putin claims Russian troops have surrounded 2 Ukrainian cities but Ukraine says that's not true       KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed Wednesday that Russian troops have surrounded Ukrainian forces in two key eastern cities of Ukraine and offered to negotiate a deal for their surrender. Ukrainian military officials vigorously denied the claim. Putin, speaking at a meeting with wounded soldiers at a Moscow military hospital, suggested that […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:13 PM Paramount to lay off 2,000 employees shortly after its merger with Skydance       AP Business Writer (AP) — In long-awaited cuts just months after completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance, Paramount has begun layoffs set to impact about 2,000 employees. Paramount initiated roughly 1,000 of those layoffs company-wide on Wednesday, according to a source familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, October 29, 2025 11:58 AM White House says deal to put TikTok under US ownership could be finalized in South Korea       The Trump administration has been signaling that it may have finally reached a deal with China to keep TikTok running in the U.S., with the two countries finalizing it as soon as Thursday. President Donald Trump is visiting South Korea, where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping to try to de-escalate a trade […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, October 29, 2025 11:36 AM UN nuclear chief tells AP Iran isn't actively enriching uranium but movement detected near stockpile       UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Iran does not appear to be actively enriching uranium but that the agency has recently detected renewed movement at the country's nuclear sites. Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, or IAEA, said […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, October 29, 2025 11:34 AM Two charged in week-long string of robberies across Toronto       Two men are in custody following a week-long string of robberies across Toronto earlier this month. Investigators say between October 8 and October 17, officers responded to seven robbery calls in the areas of Dundas Street West and Runnymede Road, St. Clair Avenue West and Bathurst Street, St. Clair Avenue West and Caledonia Road, St. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, October 29, 2025 11:25 AM Rozier will not receive salary while on leave, AP sources say. Attorney says tax lien was resolved       Embattled NBA guard Terry Rozier will not receive his salary from the Miami Heat while on leave because of his arrest on federal charges related to a gambling scheme, two people with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Rozier's salary — about $26.6 million this season, paid in installments, the first […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, October 29, 2025 11:22 AM Former senator Don Meredith found not guilty of sexual assault       OTTAWA — Former Conservative senator Don Meredith was found not guilty on all counts in an Ottawa courtroom this morning. Meredith was charged with three counts of sexual assault and one count of criminal harassment. The charges related to allegations made by an adult woman about incidents in 2013 and 2014, police said. More coming. […]

CityNews Toronto Wednesday, October 29, 2025 11:14 AM Saab considers Canada as site for Gripen jet assembly to meet demand from Ukraine       OTTAWA — Swedish aerospace giant Saab is considering Canada as a place to assemble Gripen fighter jets as it moves to quickly ramp up production to meet the demand from Ukraine. Saab's CEO Micael Johansson said in recent interviews with financial news publications that Kyiv's interest in purchasing more than 100 Gripen fighter jets would […]

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, October 29, 2025 1:09 PM Ottawa police arrest seven in plan to defraud 'vulnerable' home residents       Seven suspects allegedly used fake documents in scam to target vulnerable residents.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, October 29, 2025 11:01 AM Ottawa Public Health investigating new measles cases and possible public exposure       A week after Ottawa Public Health confirmed a cluster of five measles cases in the city, it is investigating two new related infections.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, October 29, 2025 10:50 AM Lansdowne 2.0 has a problem with the unknown unknowns — probably       Bruce Deachman tries to make sense of Ottawa's latest Lansdowne 2.0 report. And a lot of it doesn't make sense.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, October 29, 2025 9:58 AM When the public service shrinks, Carney should spare employees with disabilities | Opinion       Randall Denley: If the prime minister doesn't protect the government's disabled workers, they could be tossed out without an adequate safety net.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, October 29, 2025 9:29 AM Lansdowne 2.0 debate begins with public input       The committee meeting starting Wednesday is expected to hear from numerous delegations opposed and in favour of the redevelopment project.

Ottawa Citizen Wednesday, October 29, 2025 6:00 AM Sutherland: Karen Hogan sounded the alarm on CRA call centre troubles. We should listen.       While some in the public service might wish that such reports never existed, disclosure remains a healthy practice.

Windsor Star Wednesday, October 29, 2025 1:31 PM 'Harrowing, frightful, excruciating' — Windsor-Essex residents stranded under Hurricane Melissa       The friends used couches and mattresses to barricade their hotel room as the Category 5 hurricane hit.

Windsor Star Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:00 PM Leamington man attacks officer, seizes firearm during wild Belle River chase       Wild chase of suspect who disarmed an OPP officer ended up in bloody waters of Belle River.

Windsor Star Wednesday, October 29, 2025 11:07 AM 'Access new markets' — Windsor could net $26.4M from expanded container shipments, report finds       By the Canadian Press and Madeline Mazak A new report suggests Windsor is missing out on millions in economic activity, which could be unlocked by bolstering customs clearance for international containers on the docks. The Chamber of Marine Commerce, which has called on Ottawa to staff smaller ports with Canada Border Services Agency officers, said […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, October 29, 2025 9:40 AM Windsor crews attend three fires, two attributed to smoking materials       Improper disposal of smoking materials led to a fire at a home in South Windsor, causing $75,000 in exterior damage.  Windsor Fire and Rescue Services crews were called to the scene in the 4000 block of Timber Trail late Monday afternoon.  One man was treated on site by Essex-Windsor Emergency Medical Services personnel for first […]

Windsor Star Wednesday, October 29, 2025 8:45 AM City of Windsor takes next step to designate Walkerville a heritage conservation district       A public engagement event will be held Nov. 4 at Willistead Manor.

Windsor Star Wednesday, October 29, 2025 7:10 AM Dyer: In response to drones over Denmark, Danes boarding 'shadow ships' moving Russian oil       Under sanctions for the Ukraine War, Russia has been moving its oil to places like China and India via old tankers. Now Denmark is boarding the vessels and 'tightening controls'

Windsor Star Wednesday, October 29, 2025 7:00 AM Difficult topics: Local filmmakers explore their fears at Windsor film festival       It's time to face your fears. Local programming at this year's Windsor International Film Festival dives into the quiet panic of stepping onto a dance floor and the fear of the paranormal. The documentary Fear of Dancing turns an everyday social anxiety into something deeply personal for filmmaker and University of Windsor alumnus Michael Allcock. […]

The Province Wednesday, October 29, 2025 11:25 AM Canucks Live: Shooting blanks at Rogers as Rangers pinch points while wounded Canucks hit the road to St. Louis       Shutout on home ice by the struggling Rangers not an ideal way to head right back out on the road to face St. Louis Blues

The Province Wednesday, October 29, 2025 9:13 AM Canucks Coffee: Elias Pettersson playing better, talking more, is a good sign       Pettersson's elevated level of compete and production, and more frequent media availability, is a win-win situation if it continues

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, October 29, 2025 1:03 PM Victim's blood found on gun and accused's clothing, Saskatoon murder trial hears       An expert says DNA matching Nykera Justice Brown was found on a sweatshirt her accused killer was wearing the night she was shot.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Wednesday, October 29, 2025 9:25 AM Saskatchewan's uranium mines are humming. Now, there's an $80B nuclear deal with the U.S.       Canada's uranium industry is expected to be a major beneficiary of the new blockbuster agreement for nuclear reactors

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, October 29, 2025 1:35 PM What to know as Regina moves to winter landfill, yard waste and green cart schedule       The last day of the summer schedule is Saturday Nov. 1.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, October 29, 2025 11:59 AM The Big Question: Who are the Saskatchewan Roughriders cheering for this weekend?       If they were forthcoming or simply talking among themselves, it's most likely the first-place Riders want the second-place B.C. Lions to win.

Regina Leader-Post Wednesday, October 29, 2025 11:38 AM Ranking the top potential 2025 Grey Cup matchups       Which two teams would make for the best storylines for the CFL's championship game Nov. 16 in Winnipeg?

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, October 29, 2025 6:59 AM Bank of Canada ready to announce key rate decision, publish new forecasts       The Bank of Canada is set to make an interest rate announcement and publish updated economic forecasts for the first time since January this morning.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, October 29, 2025 6:49 AM 1,400 annual deaths are linked to wildfire smoke in Canada: climate and health report       A new global health report suggests that every year from 2020 to 2024 about 1,400 deaths in Canada were associated with wildfire smoke pollution as climate change takes an increasing toll on the country's health.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, October 29, 2025 6:46 AM Carney and Trump attend dinner hosted by South Korean president       Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump pointed and smiled at one another as they sat down to dinner together in South Korea today.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, October 29, 2025 6:45 AM More than 740,000 students head back to class in Alberta after government ends teacher strike       It's going to be a busy day for Alberta schools today as more than 740,000 students are set to return to class following the end of a provincewide teachers strike.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, October 29, 2025 6:44 AM These doctors helped eradicate measles in '98. Here's how they did it       Dr. Arlene King got measles more than 60 years ago, but she still remembers feeling so weak that getting her shoes on was a challenge.

Canada's National Observer Wednesday, October 29, 2025 6:35 AM Climate change is changing the way athletes train ahead of the Winter Olympics       A live camera pans in every direction along the Rettenbach glacier in Soelden, Austria — a way to show the snow status at the resort in the Alps. Instead of blankets of snow everywhere leading into a season-opening World Cup ski race, the images reflected a light dusting — thanks to a recent snowfall — over the rocks, rubble and dirt.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, October 29, 2025 1:56 PM Southern Albertans charged after 25 firearms from estate sale found at rural home       Victims are also allegedly owed money by auction house

Calgary Herald Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:55 PM Is Flames forward Sam Honzek now in the NHL to stay?       Bad news for the Calgary Wranglers ... It doesn't look like Sam Honzek, who scored his first NHL goal Tuesday, will be back in the minors

Calgary Herald Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:55 PM Drumheller restaurant owner charged with sexual assault       A restaurant owner in Drumheller was charged with one count of sexual assault and sexual interference each by the RCMP earlier this month after an individual alleged they were victimized by the suspect when they were a youth. Since the original charge, three more alleged victims have come forward to report the man, prompting police […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:05 PM Out of the darkness: Films at CUFF.Docs may seem lighter this year, but they are not lightweight       The opening film at CUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival on Nov. 19 is a feature about the 45-year career of Texas noise-rock pioneers the Butthole Surfers. Cleverly titled Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt, the documentary comes from American filmmaker Tom Stern. He started chronicling the band in the mid-1980s at New York's iconic […]

Calgary Herald Wednesday, October 29, 2025 8:28 AM Oilsands emissions rise slightly with new production, even as industry makes progress on GHGs       Dave Sawyer, principal economist at the Canadian Climate Institute, said absolute emissions have increased by 150 per cent since 2005.

Calgary Herald Wednesday, October 29, 2025 8:00 AM Ford: With election behind us, Gondek deserves praise, not pettiness       But before leaving the municipal election in the dust, let us pause and think about the difference between conservative and United Conservative

Calgary Sun Wednesday, October 29, 2025 7:00 AM Letters, Oct. 29, 2025: 'No fan of Toronto … or Canada'       Go Dodgers! I hate that the media says every Canadian is behind the Blue Jays. This is one Albertan that says Screw Canada and Toronto. God bless America and Go, Dodgers, Go. VIC NEUFELD (Sorry, Vic, gotta disagree with you. Go, Jays Go!) Sign of the times In my dream world , I am in […]

Calgary Sun Wednesday, October 29, 2025 7:00 AM ESMAIL and HILL: Smith government should embrace larger role for private health-care providers       In recent weeks, defenders of the health-care status quo have raised concerns about the Alberta government's health reforms, including the potential for a larger role for the private sector in the health-care system. Clearly, opponents of reform want to maintain the status quo and increase spending. But in fact, private providers are essential for Albertans […]

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, October 29, 2025 12:30 PM B.C. man, 52, arrested in 1997 Ontario sexual assault investigation: OPP       Police say advancements in DNA technology have led to the arrest of a 52-year-old man from Campbell River.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, October 29, 2025 9:31 AM Condo Smarts: Owners may still dispute strata charge after property sale       Start by following up on all related documentation. Find out more.

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, October 29, 2025 9:00 AM B.C. paranormal investigators get spooky in Ireland for haunting documentary       Haunted Destination: Leap Castle heads to the birthplace of Halloween to investigate ghostly happenings

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, October 29, 2025 9:00 AM This Juno-winning band is playing a free show in Vernon       The B.C. town has been named the 2025 SiriusXM Music Town

Vancouver Sun Wednesday, October 29, 2025 9:00 AM B.C. judge orders cricket association to drop rule against new league       New cricket league Last Man Stands with two-hour faster paced games wins court bid to have B.C. association drop rule that it said restricted growth of cricket in the province