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Canadian describes surprise Hamas attack on Israel as politicians condemn violence

HERZLIYA, Israel — A Toronto man staying in a city minutes away from Tel Aviv said Saturday that he and his wife have taken refuge multiple times in bomb shelters as unprecedented and multifront violence continues between Israel and Gaza.

Oct 7, 2023 7:49 PM Read more >

Downtown Montreal reaches 100 millimetres of rain as warnings persist

MONTREAL — Rain drenched much of Quebec on Saturday, leading to minor flooding that partially submerged several roadways and seeped into some basements, says a meteorologist with Environment Canada.

Oct 7, 2023 7:23 PM Read more >

Canada's dramatic summer weather has altered the fall colours this year: researchers

HALIFAX — The customary reds, oranges and yellows of the trees, marking the arrival of fall, may have appeared early this year, or not at all.

Oct 7, 2023 10:39 AM Read more >

Confusing claims about the online streaming law abound. How does it really work?

OTTAWA — Confusion over Canada's Online Streaming Act is running rampant on social media, clouding debate over what the legislation actually does.

Oct 7, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

One winning ticket sold for Friday's $50 million Lotto Max jackpot

TORONTO — Someone in Quebec is waking up $50 million richer. A single winning ticket was drawn for Friday's Lotto Max jackpot. But there were no Maxmillion winners of the two available $1 million prizes. The jackpot for the next draw on Oct.

Oct 7, 2023 12:08 AM Read more >

Three killed in small plane crash near Chilliwack, B.C., airport

CHILLIWACK, B.C. — Three people have been killed in a small plane crash in Chilliwack, B.C. RCMP said they received a report that a plane had gone down at about 2 p.m.

Oct 6, 2023 8:46 PM Read more >

Woman who was returned from Syria prison camp faces terrorism charge

TORONTO — A 29-year-old woman who was among a group of women and children returned to Canada in April after years in a Syrian prison camp has been charged with a terrorism-related offence.

Oct 6, 2023 6:26 PM Read more >

Media can't wait for 'perfect' solution, says St-Onge as Google demands overhaul

TORONTO — The Canadian media landscape is changing too quickly to wait for a perfect version of the Online News Act, federal Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge said Friday, while Google once again threatened to remove news links from its ubiquitous se

Oct 6, 2023 5:14 PM Read more >

Emergency resolution on pharmacare expected at NDP convention

OTTAWA — A group of grassroots NDP activists is planning to push for pharmacare to be a make-or-break element of the federal party's supply-and-confidence deal with the Liberals at a policy convention next week.

Oct 6, 2023 4:49 PM Read more >

Disability advocates warn eligibility for federal dental-care plan may be cumbersome

OTTAWA — The federal government's new dental insurance plan has yet to be introduced, but advocates are warning the eligibility criteria for people with disabilities could be cumbersome and may not capture everyone who should have access to the progr

Oct 6, 2023 4:41 PM Read more >