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Polls in Hamilton are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26. Voters can use any location in their ward and need one piece of ID with their name and home address.
Brent crude touched US$116.11 a barrel on Friday morning, Oct. 23, 2026, its highest level since May, and December West…
Environment Canada warns of 20 to 40 cm of snow, freezing rain and gusts above 90 km/h in northern Manitoba from Friday night, with a watch for Churchill.
Environment Canada has a rainfall warning for Sydney, Cape Breton County, Richmond and Guysborough counties, with up to 30 mm more rain through Friday evening.
Oil above US$100, the 2027 CPP increase, Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki’s injury and Ottawa’s under-16 social media ban, in 60 seconds.
U.S. border officers searched 52,080 phones, laptops and other devices in the first nine months of the fiscal year, putting 2026 on track for a record.
Connor Hellebuyck’s team-imposed suspension ends Friday, but TSN reports the Winnipeg Jets goaltender’s physical may be delayed past Sunday’s Heritage Classic while trade talks continue.
Bombardier said it will put about $270 million US into U.S. infrastructure, days after Donald Trump walked back a threat to block its sales.
Parks Canada confirmed it expects to eliminate the equivalent of 500 full-time jobs as nearly 3,000 employees were told their positions are affected.
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Public Safety Canada says to be ready to look after your household for at least 72 hours: four litres of water per person per day, food, a flashlight, a radio, medication and a plan.
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Researchers estimate 50,391 people died of heat in 854 European cities from June to August 2026, about two-thirds of them because of human-caused climate change.
The Canada Energy Regulator approved a Trans Mountain tolls deal that lets the pipeline contract up to 90 per cent of its capacity, up from 80 per cent.
Premier Danielle Smith ordered Edmonton to restore its pre-2024 infill rules and older parking minimums within three months. Council meets Oct. 16 to respond.
B.C. invited more than 280 skilled workers on Oct. 8 in construction, health, child care and veterinary care. Minimum scores ran from 76 to 99.
Health Canada ordered Junior Brands Corp. to recall 314 Valco Baby Trend Duo double strollers over tip-over and child entrapment hazards. Stop using them now.
IRCC invited 3,500 candidates in the trades occupations category on Oct. 1, with a minimum CRS score of 476. Eligibility and next steps are explained.














































