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Federal government announces sweeping bail and sentencing reforms
Canada's federal government is moving to tighten bail and sentencing laws, with Justice Minister Sean Fraser unveiling what he called the most sweeping criminal law reforms in years. The new Bail and ...
Evan Taylor Oct 23, 2025
Groceries drive inflation up; StatsCan
Inflation was up in September. StatsCan says the Consumer Price Index rose 2.4 percent year-over-year in September. That's up from a 1.9 percent increase in August. Prices at the grocery store were a ...
Kevin Northup Oct 21, 2025
Blue Jays advance to first World Series in 32 years
The Toronto Blue Jays are going to the World Series. The Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3 in Game 7 to win the American League Pennant. It's the first World Series appearance for the Jays since...
Kevin Northup Oct 21, 2025
Amazon Web Service outage knocks out popular apps, websites and games
A massive outage for some major apps and internet services this morning. Amazon's Web Services went down in the early hours of Oct. 20, taking out apps like Snapchat and Disney Plus and video games li...
Jacob Moore Oct 20, 2025
Blue Jays force Game 7 in ALCS, one win away from World Series
We're going to Game 7. The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 6-2 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series Sunday night in Toronto. Another strong performance from Trey Yesavage o...
Kevin Northup Oct 19, 2025
Federal government launches $100 million fund to help rural small businesses access financing
Small businesses in rural Nova Scotia and across Canada will soon have more access to the funding they need to grow, thanks to a new $100-million partnership announced in Bridgewater. The initiative, ...
Evan Taylor Oct 15, 2025
Canada Post says most workers returning but expect more delays
Some Canada Post workers have returned to the job, but more delays are possible due to rotating strikes, meaning workers in select location are on strike temporarily until the strike moves to another ...
Jacob Moore Oct 15, 2025
Voters elect Progressive Conservatives in Newfoundland and Labrador
The residents of Newfoundland and Labrador have voted for change. It was election day in that province on Tuesday. The Progressive Conservatives emerged victorious after 10 years of Liberal rule. Tony...
Tara Clow Oct 15, 2025
Release of Israeli hostages a 'relief,' says PM
Prime Minister Mark Carney called the release of Israeli hostages Monday a "moment of profound relief" as the first phase of a ceasefire agreement went into effect. Carney said the release must be a t...
Bryan Tait Oct 13, 2025
Diane Keaton, Oscar‑winning actress, dies at 79
Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress known for her roles in "Annie Hall", "The Godfather", and "Father of the Bride", has died at the age of 79. People magazine has confirmed that Keaton passed awa...
Alex Allan Oct 11, 2025





