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Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:40:53 ESTAkwesasne parents outraged after photos circulate of 'time out box' in school
Photos of a wooden box, allegedly used for student "time outs" at an elementary school in Akwesasne, drew shock and anger from parents this week and have prompted an investigation by the school district.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:48:50 ESTToronto man charged with terrorism, funding ISIS and attempted kidnappings
A 26-year-old man from Toronto has been arrested on terrorism charges, police announced on Friday, as well as charges for two attempted kidnappings in the Greater Toronto Area.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:20:48 ESTAlberta Next panel recommends referendums on immigration, leaving Canada Pension Plan
An Alberta panel aimed at finding ways the province can strengthen its autonomy has offered up seven recommendations, including options for referendum topics.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:06:31 ESTQuebec man facing terrorism charges released on bail
One of the three Quebec City-area men accused of participating in terrorist activities has been granted bail. Simon Angers-Audet was released on Friday on the condition that he remain at his family home and update the RCMP on his movements.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:26:22 ESTGas outage in northern Ontario town cuts heat to hundreds of residents' homes amid freezing weather
Amid a temperature of –26 C factoring in the wind chill, homes in Cochenour, Ont., were left with no heat after a natural gas outage was reported around 8 a.m. CT on Friday. Here's what one resident wants to see change before the next outage occurs...
Canadian World News
Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:20:28 EDTEpstein files: The 1st tranche of documents have been released. Here's what we've learned
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:27:53 ESTU.S. launches 'vengeance' strikes against ISIS targets in Syria, Hegseth says
The U.S. military launched airstrikes against dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria on Friday in retaliation for a deadly attack on U.S. personnel last weekend, officials said on Friday.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:33:37 ESTMilitary espionage case started with claims that Postmedia journalist is linked to Russia: sources
The Canadian military counter-intelligence officer accused of leaking secrets to Ukraine was part of investigation into a dossier that claims a Postmedia journalist has been a longtime Russian asset.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:00:00 ESTIsrael could be bringing back the death penalty — but only for Palestinians
While any debate over imposing the death penalty is bound to be emotional and contentious, Israel’s proposal to impose lethal punishment only on Palestinians makes new legislation before the Knesset especially egregious, say rights groups. One call...
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:17:20 ESTHow a tipster on Reddit helped police identify Brown University shooting suspect
Journal de Quebec (fr)
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:30:00 ESTDigne d'un film de science-fiction: il rallonge sa jambe grâce à une tige électronique contrôlée à distance
Le garçon de Trois-Rivières est le premier au Canada à y avoir eu accès.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:18:30 ESTImmigration temporaire: Roberge renvoie la balle à Ottawa
Le gouvernement Legault confirme son intention d’accorder la résidence permanente à près de 30 000 personnes... si Ottawa renouvelle leur permis.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:18:15 ESTEn attendant le nouveau capitaine: Marc Tanguay nommé chef intérimaire du PLQ
D’ici l’élection d’un nouveau capitaine des rouges, le député Marc Tanguay sera le chef par intérim du Parti libéral du Québec.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:21:43 ESTUn autre report du dossier Dominique Laroche qui ne passe pas pour la Couronne
La demande de la défense a provoqué l’ire du procureur de la Couronne qui déplore un «manque de considération» envers la victime
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:36:19 ESTImmigration: «On s’excuse de notre trahison», dit Steven Blaney
Ému, Steven Blaney a présenté des excuses au nom de la société québécoise. Selon lui, on est en train de «trahir des gens qu’on a fait venir ici».
Regina Leader-Post
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:23:26 +0000'We've done our best': Regina city council approves 10.9% mill rate increase for 2026
The hike will cost the average Regina homeowner an additional $276 per year in property taxes.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:16:15 +0000Regina budget: City council declines to backtrack on plans for EV buses, new aquatic centre
“It would cost us more money to cancel this than to continue it.”
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:42:21 +0000Regina police chief responds to findings that officer committed privacy breaches
Discipline of the officer included a one-day unpaid suspension, according to the RPS. He also participated in additional training and will be subject to random audits for at least two years.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:42 +0000Holiday season a 'second chance' for mental health patient, advocate Jayne Whyte
Jayne White has dedicated the last 50 years to using her personal experience with mental health issues to advocate for better treatment for others.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:50:35 +0000Reminder: Regina Urgent Care Centre closed over Christmas, New Year's Day
A public notice about the upcoming closures was posted to the SHA website on Oct. 31, 2025.
Times Colonist
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 22:14:22 -0700Virginia House Democrats aim to protect their majority
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Democratic control of Virginia state government over the past two years has allowed lawmakers to dramatically reshape public policy with legislation reforming the criminal justice system, loosening abortion restrictions and exp...
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 21:32:51 -0700No winning ticket for Tuesday's $19 million Lotto Max jackpot
TORONTO — No winning ticket was sold for Tuesday's $19 million Lotto Max jackpot.That means the grand prize for the next draw on Oct. 19 will grow to an estimated $24 million.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 19:49:49 -0700Second NCAA gender equity report shows spending disparities
The NCAA spends more on average on male athletes than female ones, particularly when it comes to the "mere handful of championships" viewed as revenue sources, according to a new report.The law firm hired by the NCAA to investigate equity issues rele...
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 18:29:00 -0700Man arrested after asking police for help breaking into ATM
A man breaking into an automated teller machine in downtown Victoria was so focused on his work that he asked two passersby to give him a hand.
Too bad for him they were fully uniformed cops.
VicPD officers were doing patrols in the 900 Block o...
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 18:15:00 -0700Volunteers clean up Cadboro Bay beach after boats run aground in storm
Volunteers with the Peninsula Streams Society removed two tons of marine flotsam and jetsam — including hazardous materials — from Cadboro-Gyro Park Tuesday after they responded to a report of two boats washing ashore after the recent storm.
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Toronto Star
Windsor Star
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:55:58 +0000Windsor to dissolve Roseland Golf Club board, hand reins to city department
Windsor city council is dissolving the board behind a money-making golf course. In a news release on Thursday, the City of Windsor announced the “mandatory dissolution” of Roseland Golf Club Limited and its governing board of directors. T...
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:40:13 +0000'Tip of the iceberg' — Windsor-Essex flu cases skyrocket with worst of season still ahead
The flu has hit hard, fast, and early in Windsor-Essex with hundreds of reported cases and dozens of hospitalizations — and health officials fear the worst is on its way. “We usually spike around the first two weeks in January,” Erika Vitale, d...
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:19:12 +0000'Official sponsor' — Windsor's WFCU Credit Union lands league-wide OHL deal
From the rink to balance sheets, the Ontario Hockey League has found a new partner — and it’s one that already feels right at home in Windsor. The OHL announced a new league-wide partnership with the Windsor Family Credit Union this week, nam...
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:50:57 +0000'Really hard decision' — BookFest Windsor organizers pull the plug on one of Canada's top literary events
Rather than focus on mourning its death, literary community says memory of BookFest Windsor 'something to be celebrated.'
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:45:23 +0000Windsor judge sentences father of two for criminal harassment
A Windsor judge told a man guilty of criminal harassment that the courts have been "very, very clear" about taking cases of intimate partner violence more seriously.