Ontario man accused in Ryan Wedding case denied bail
Aaron D’Andrea / globalnews - An Ontario man accused of laundering millions of dollars in assets for an international drug smuggling ring allegedly led by former Olympian Ryan Wedding has been denied bail.
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Dr. Joss Reimer named Canada’s new chief public health officer
theglobeandmail - Reimer replaces Dr. Theresa Tam, who retired in June
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Crosby ruled out of semi-finals vs. Finland, McDavid named temporary captain
Lucas Casaletto / citynews - Canada will attempt to secure a place in the men’s hockey gold‑medal game at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Friday without one of its most iconic players. Sidney Crosby, injured during Canada’s dramatic 4-3 overtime win against Czechia in the quarterfinals…
- Fans swarm Montreal, analysts set expectations for semifinal (3)
- Late MacKinnon power play caps thrilling comeback for Canada (7)
- McDavid named temporary captain as Crosby sidelined (3)
- Reactions, social buzz and grading after emotional semifinal (0)
Fans swarm Montreal, analysts set expectations for semifinal
Late MacKinnon power play caps thrilling comeback for Canada
McDavid named temporary captain as Crosby sidelined
Reactions, social buzz and grading after emotional semifinal
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Ahead of the PM's visit, India's envoy says Canada could sign trade deal 'within a year'
Dylan Robertson / nationalobserver - India's envoy to Ottawa says Canada could sign a comprehensive trade deal with New Delhi within a year — despite the fact that trade talks between the two nations have stalled multiple times since they started in 2010.
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Survivors of past Canadian school shootings reflect on tragedy in Tumbler Ridge
Eric Andrew-Gee, Maura Forrest / theglobeandmail - Those who have lived through previous mass shootings urge patience and continued support for survivors
- Expert: guns in shooter’s mother's photo appeared legal then (4)
- Experts press for better threat assessment and mental-health access (2)
- OpenAI flagged, banned accounts; contacted RCMP after attack (4)
- Survivors and families grieve; school closure, long recovery ahead (4)
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Expert: guns in shooter’s mother's photo appeared legal then
Experts press for better threat assessment and mental-health access
OpenAI flagged, banned accounts; contacted RCMP after attack
Survivors and families grieve; school closure, long recovery ahead
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Manitoba Premier hails launch of study to gather industry viewpoints on Port of Churchill expansion
Temur Durrani / theglobeandmail - Wab Kinew says Ottawa will lead the study canvassing business leaders at about 70 large companies for feedback
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Canada’s Team Jacobs advances to curling gold medal final after beating Norway 5-4
Meredith Bond / citynews - Canada’s Team Brad Jacobs will go for gold in Olympic men’s curling. Jacobs edged Team Magnus Ramsfjell of Norway 5-4 in an extra end on Thursday at Milano Cortina 2026, sending Canada to the gold-medal game. Canada will face reigning world champion Team …
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Canada loses to U.S. in Olympics women’s hockey final
Adriana Fallico / globalnews - Canada has now lost eight straight games against the U.S. With the silver medal, Canada now has 15 medals at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics.
- On-ice heartbreak: OT goal snatches gold from Canada (4)
- Policy fallout: format criticised, program reform urged immediately (4)
- Poulin's future uncertain as fans plead for one more (2)
- Pride and heartbreak: Canadians watch, gather, and grieve together (4)
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On-ice heartbreak: OT goal snatches gold from Canada
Policy fallout: format criticised, program reform urged immediately
Poulin's future uncertain as fans plead for one more
Pride and heartbreak: Canadians watch, gather, and grieve together
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Calgary man charged with six counts of extortion after months-long police investigation
Western Standard News Services / westernstandard - A Calgary man is facing multiple extortion charges following a months-long police investigation into threats and demands for money targeting a woman in the city’s northeast.
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7-Eleven Canada looks to franchising, restaurant model and egg sandwiches for growth
sootoday - TORONTO — 7-Eleven Canada says the big competition it's facing won't stop it from growing and evolving its business model.
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Fourth complainant set to testify at sex assault trial of businessman Frank Stronach
News Staff / citynews - TORONTO — A fourth complainant is set to take the stand today at the sexual assault trial of billionaire businessman Frank Stronach. Stronach, who is 93, has pleaded not guilty to 12 charges related to seven complainants. The charges stem from alleged inc…
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No charges for Calgary police in shooting death of man who strapped grenade to chest
Globalnews Digital / globalnews - The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team says officers acted reasonably when they shot and killed a man who had a live grenade strapped to his chest in March 2024.
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Canada opens new residency paths for military recruits, other workers
Uday Rana / globalnews - The first category that’s being added is for researchers and senior managers with Canadian work experience to help drive research in Canada.
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signals immigration shift ahead of provincial address
Cindy Tran / edmontonjournal - "You have to be a taxpayer before you start using our services and we've had the reverse," Smith said.
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Kamloops First Nation finds no confirmed grave sites in latest survey
Jackson Loy / westernstandard - A press release from the office of the Chief of the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation in Kamloops, B.C., has stated that the most recent investigation at the Kamloops Residential School site shows "signatures that resemble burials" but no confirmed grav…
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Laval's Steven Dubois races to gold in short-track speed skating at Milano Olympics
LRoy@postmedia.com / montrealgazette - The speed skater's victory brings Canada's total gold medal count to four
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Democrats say they’re escalating investigation into Gordie Howe bridge debacle
News Staff / citynews - WASHINGTON — Democrats say they are escalating an investigation into U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to stall the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Democrats allege Trump’s social media post last week came hours after Commerce Secretar…
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Canada’s New Defence Strategy Is Bold and Unprecedented. Will It Work?
Various Contributors / thewalrus - Eight experts break down the plan’s strengths and weaknessesThe post Canada’s New Defence Strategy Is Bold and Unprecedented. Will It Work? first appeared on The Walrus.
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Canada wins Olympic quarterfinal OT nailbiter over Czechs – but loses captain Sidney Crosby
Patrick Johnston / nationalpost - Team Canada advances to Olympic men's hockey semifinals after 4-3 overtime win over Czechia in Milano-Cortina.
- Czech resilience and Milan fan stories beyond game's headline (2)
- Late Suzuki equalizer, Marner's OT beauty seals thrilling Canadian comeback (8)
- Missed six-man on-ice call fuels controversy and rulebook scrutiny (3)
- Sidney Crosby exits; Canada copes with captain's injury and uncertainty (6)
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Czech resilience and Milan fan stories beyond game's headline
Late Suzuki equalizer, Marner's OT beauty seals thrilling Canadian comeback
Missed six-man on-ice call fuels controversy and rulebook scrutiny
Sidney Crosby exits; Canada copes with captain's injury and uncertainty
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Ontario Line costs triple what past subways did as Ford faces questions
Jeremy Borg / westernstandard - TORONTO — The Ontario government marked another milestone Tuesday in construction of the Ontario Line subway, but questions about soaring costs, lessons from past transit delays and shifting timelines quickly overshadowed the celebratory tone.
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