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Manitoba’s teacher watchdog heard 94 misconduct complaints in first 15 months
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba’s teacher watchdog says it heard 94 complaints about misconduct in its first 15 months, including a handful of cases about physical and emotional harm to students. The Manitoba Commissioner of…
Big auntie earring competitions a standout event at Treaty Days celebrations
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The dog days of summer are when many First Nations hold Treaty Days — a time to collect a crisp $5 bill from a Government of Canada representative handing out the annual annuity payment to people with…
What is Keystone XL—and why does Trump want to bring it back to life?
U.S. President Donald Trump says he is looking to revive the the Keystone XL pipeline expansion project as part of trade talks with Canada, and after agreeing to pause new tariffs of up to 50 per cent on some Canadian goods for three days while officials try…
Nova Scotia musician Ashley MacIsaac ends Google defamation lawsuit
By Eli Ridder The Canadian Press Posted August 19, 2026 2:27 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Nova Scotia musician has ended a civil lawsuit against Google he filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice earlier this…
Missing pilot found dead after massive search in Ontario
Descrease article font size Increase article font size An Ontario pilot has been found dead after his plane did not land as scheduled last week, Ontario Provincial Police confirmed Wednesday. Police recovered his aircraft debris from Wolf Lake in Queen…
Woman, 91, fatally struck by vehicle in Hamilton bike lane
A 91-year-old woman has died from her injuries after being struck by a vehicle while walking in a bike lane in Hamilton. Police said they responded to a serious collision involving a pedestrian shortly after 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the area of Stone Church Road…
Impact of extreme heat ‘underestimated’ on those 60 and older: Lancet study
The impact of on people 60 years or older has been “underestimated” a published in suggests. Heat limits were evaluated in young (18–39 years), middle-aged (40–59 years), and older adults (60 years) to evaluate how impacts different age groups as the planet…
RCMP seeking 2 people after ‘suspicious activity’ at Canada-U.S. border
The RCMP is seeking two people it believes were involved in “suspicious activity” at the Canada-U.S. border earlier this year. The federal police force’s New Brunswick detachment as released new photos of the individuals in the hopes someone may recognize…
Man accused of U.S. Consulate bomb threat in Halifax hit with new charge
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 54-year-old man arrested in connection with a bomb threat made against the U.S. Consulate in Halifax earlier this month is facing a new charge. Ali Assakereh, who was already charged with uttering…
Trump’s tariff pause doesn’t bring trade certainty, industry groups say
U.S. President Donald Trump’s pause on his proposed 50 per cent tariffs against Canada brings “relief” for businesses, but the uncertainty over the trade relationship continues, some industry groups said. “Let’s be clear: the tariff delay provides relief on…

