Canadians join global protests in solidarity with Iranian uprising
MONTREAL — Demonstrations were held in several Canadian cities on Saturday to voice support for the Iranian people as a popular uprising sweeping across Iran neared the two-week mark. Protesters in Montreal and Ottawa demanded the fall of the Islamic...
$55M Lotto Max winning ticket sold in eastern Ontario
The winning ticket in Friday’s Lotto Max jackpot was sold somewhere in the Ottawa area. Ontario lottery officials say the $55 million winning ticket was sold somewhere in the United Counties of Prescott and Russell. Friday’s winning numbers were 9,...
Alberta man claims WestJet flight attendant mocked his weight, patted his stomach
REDCLIFF — An Alberta man eager to spend Christmas in sunny Mexico says his vacation was spoiled after a flight attendant fat-shamed him with cracks about his weight and even patted his tummy. Dave Rogers, who lives in Redcliff, southeast...
Woman struck in Brampton hit-and-run, police say
Police are investigating after a woman was allegedly struck by a vehicle in Brampton on Friday night. According to authorities, the crash happened near Ray Lawson Boulevard and Falstaff Drive just before 6 p.m. Police say the woman was struck...
2 kite surfers rescued from waters at Cherry Beach
Emergency crews rescued two kite surfers in distress at Cherry Beach on Friday. Crews were called to Cherry Beach Clarke Beach Park at around 3:40 p.m. Two people were kite surfing in the area, taking advantage of strong wind gusts...
Alberta’s Smith calls on Carney to speed up major project approvals
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling on Ottawa to further speed up its approval process for major projects, saying she wants to see applications green-lit within six months. Prime Minister Mark Carney’s major projects office, established last year,...
Frustrated Toronto residents still waiting for recycling to be picked up
Nine days into the new year, and Toronto’s now privatized recycling program is off to a rough start as overflowing blue bins in several North York neighbourhoods are still waiting to be picked up. As of January 1, Circular Materials,...
Military to aid Manitoba First Nation hit by power outage, frozen pipes
PIMICIKAMAK CREE NATION, MAN. — The federal government has agreed to send in military help to a northern Manitoba First Nation where thousands have been forced to leave due to frozen pipes and sewage backup. Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski...
Navigating FIFA, updating congestion management plan are top priorities for new Toronto ‘traffic czar’
As the first-ever City of Toronto “traffic czar” settles into his role, he says making sure residents can get around during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and updating the municipal traffic congestion management plan are his top priorities. “As I’m...
Saskatoon hospital patient dead after altercation with security
SASKATOON — Police in Saskatoon are investigating after a patient died Friday at the Royal University Hospital following an altercation with security. Police said in a statement they’re working with the coroner’s service to determine whether the death at Saskatchewan’s...
