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Society · Global News3 dead, at least 10 injured in Calgary transit bus fire
Three people are dead and at least 10 others were injured in northeast Calgary, where two transit busses appeared to have been involved in a collision and caught fire.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsBC NDP defends actions after reports about a secret land deal
According to confidential documents obtained by Northern Beat, the NDP government has been in negotiations to transfer some 400 parcels of Crown land to First Nations.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCanada’s largest helium purification hub opens in southwestern Saskatchewan
Helium production is expected to boom after a facility began operating near in Saskatchewan Thursday. It is anticipated to increase the province's helium production by 40 per cent.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsNew charges laid against Saskatoon school staffer accused of sexual assault
Hessam Aldin Sahrapour now faces six assault charges and six counts of sexual assault after an additional student came forward, alleging that they were sexually assaulted.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsFindings of Winnipeg police HQ inquiry a ‘total catastrophe’: Kinew
Premier Wab Kinew says a report being released next week contains evidence of misconduct and misappropriated funds in the downtown Winnipeg police headquarters renovation project.Read original ↗
Society · NPRU.S. historic preservation law faces the most serious threat in its 60-year history
Congress and a federal agency are threatening to weaken the country's historic preservation law, fueling a backlash that critics say is as fiery as the one that led to the law's…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCalgary Stampeders need help to reach CFL playoffs
The Calgary Stampeders will be playing for much more than the season series with the B.C. Lions on Saturday night.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsFlintstones vitamins, Aleve and Claritin tablets hit in new recall
Bottles of Flintstones Complete Multivitamins and Minerals tablets and 10 mg Claritin Allergy Tablets have been recalled due to distribution errors.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsNova Scotia premier defends changing his stance on welcoming data centre proposals
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is defending his decision to change his stance on when data centres might be considered for approval to operate in the province.Read original ↗
Society · Blaze MediaHollywood actress arrested after alleged Delta flight meltdown: What happened?
Air travel can and does bring out the worst in people — but it is rare that this mid-air frustration turns into a full-blown assault.…Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsRoyal Caribbean cruise passenger rescued 20 hours after going overboard
A cargo ship that participated in the search located the 44-year-old woman and she found conscious while floating inside a lifebuoy, according to the Hellenic Coast Guard.Read original ↗
Society · Nikkei AsiaMexican peso drops while Aussie dollar resilient in flight to quality
TOKYO -- High-yield currencies that have drawn investors now face market headwinds as U.S. long-term yields push above the key threshold of 5%, spurriRead original ↗
Society · Global NewsCarney says he expects nations, including U.S., to stay out of Alberta vote
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa has made it 'absolutely clear' to foreign governments, including U.S., not to meddle in domestic votes.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressTough Love: My Ex-Wife Turned My Brothers Against Me
‘It wouldn’t be fair to say my brothers are spineless. Perhaps they are wise,’ writes a 47-year-old divorcé.…Read original ↗
Society · ESPN DeportesHaas F1 confirma a Rafael Câmara como su nuevo piloto para 2027
Trending now in Singapore · 200+ searches. Google Trends signal; no generative summary.Read original ↗
Society · The Straits TimesTwo S’pore-listed palm oil firms named in Greenpeace report on Indonesian plantation fires
Trending now in Singapore · 500+ searches. Google Trends signal; no generative summary.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsDeath toll unknown after intense fire in fatal Highway 401 crash: OPP
Ontario Provincial Police say an intense fire has prevented investigators from determining how many people died in a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 401 Tuesday.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCall of the Wilde: Jakub Dobes struggles continue as the Montreal Canadiens fall to the Capitals in Washington
In Washington, the Canadiens played well, but it was another rough night for Jakub Dobes in net as they fell 5-4.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsFry and Sim face off in Vancouver, but other mayoral candidates reject spoiler label
Interest in the Vancouver race appears high. The City of Vancouver says more than 103,000 people have voted in advance, up 60 per cent from roughly 65,000 voters in 2022.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsBurnaby school district says cyberattack may have leaked student, parent info
The Burnaby School District says in a notice that the ransomware attack it suffered on Sept. 21 affected school websites and portals, internal network services and phone lines.Read original ↗
Society · NPRAfter booting 760K off ACA health plans, the Trump administration adds some people back
The Trump administration provided few details about its process for canceling hundreds of thousands of Affordable Care Act enrollments — even as the next stage of the anti-fraud…Read original ↗
Society · WIREDKids’ Content Is Deeply Broken. A New Platform Wants to Fix It
Low-quality AI-generated content currently dominates children’s media. Maka, a streaming platform run by child development experts, is offering an alternative.Read original ↗
Society · The WalrusWhy Do Alberta Separatists’ Grievances Feel Small?
I don’t see a distinct people seeking political expression for a national identity. I see an angry faction The post Why Do Alberta Separatists’ Grievances Feel Small?…Read original ↗
Society · NPRUkraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries, officials say, after brief truce
Ukrainian drones attacked a refinery in Russia's Ryazan region early Thursday, hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a brief truce spurned by Moscow was…Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressHas Sally Rooney Been Censored? Plus. . .
Anthony Scaramucci’s advice for Trump’s new press secretary. Why modern dating is rigged against ordinary men. The shocking scale of the debanking scandal. And more.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsKenora residents applaud ‘fantastic’ move to permanent daylight time
The provincial government announced Tuesday that northwestern Ontario communities west of the 90th meridian would stop the twice-annual clock changes.Read original ↗
Society · NPRGreetings from Mexico City, where a bullfighting ban doesn't stop this matador training
One plays the bull, the other the bullfighter, as a pair practices a dance of death in a sport that's prohibited in the Mexican capital city.Read original ↗
Society · NPRThese swing voters regret voting for Trump and it's influencing their midterm choices
Some key voters in Georgia say deep frustration and disappointment with President Trump are motivating their election plans just weeks before Election Day.Read original ↗
Society · NPRSchool roof collapse kills at least 29, injures more than 3 dozen in Pakistan
The roof of a private school collapsed in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 28 children and a female teacher and injuring more than 50 other people.Read original ↗
Society · Sky NewsAt least 10 children killed in Pakistan school collapse
At least 10 children are dead after a school roof collapsed in Pakistan.Read original ↗
Society · Sky NewsSchool owner arrested after dozens of children killed in roof collapse
At least 28 children and their teacher have died after a school roof collapsed in Pakistan.Read original ↗Society · Sky NewsSchool owner arrested after dozens of children killed in roof collapse
At least 34 children and a teacher have died after the roof of a private school collapsed in Pakistan.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressHow Modern Dating Left Ordinary Men Behind
There is only one group that has far worse dating outcomes than almost everyone else: young, single men without college degrees.…Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressSally Rooney Is No Free Speech Hero
The Irish author’s publisher is pulling her books from stores in the UK. But does that mean she is a victim of censorship, writes Eli Lake?Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressHow Long Will Katie Zacharia Last as Press Secretary? We Asked Anthony Scaramucci.
The Mooch was fired after 11 days. He says Zacharia seems too nice to doom herself by arguing with the president, writes Noah Bernstein.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressHow Debanking Took Hold Inside the Biggest Banks
A federal investigation found that “reputation risk” was used as a guise by employees to banish some customers seen as too conservative or controversial, writes Rupa Subramanya.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsVancouver Aquatic Centre 25-metre rebuild a First Nation’s land claim issue: Park Board chair
The Park Board has previously stated that in order to rebuild a 50 metre pool, the facility’s footprint would need to be expanded to meet modern safety and competition rules.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsBaby seriously injured, 1 dead after motorcycle crashes into Edmonton bus shelter
A 21-year-old man, 46-year-old man and 18-year-old woman were at the bus shelter, along with the woman's 10-month-old son, police said.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsTime, confidence key to B.C. Lions’ turnaround
A shaky start to the CFL season didn't dim the B.C. Lions' big aspirations.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCéline Dion gets her own Barbie inspired by iconic 1998 Oscars look
A new Céline Dion Barbie recreates the Quebec superstar’s memorable 1998 Oscars look, complete with a navy gown and blue diamond necklace.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsMan found guilty of manslaughter 22 years after stabbing estranged wife
The guilty verdict after a judge-alone trial comes just days before his second-degree murder trial was set to begin.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsSt.Amant receives $5M provincial funding boost for autism programming
St.Amant, a non-profit providing programming for people with developmental disabilities, will receive $5 million from the Manitoba government.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsRoughriders hitting tough spell at end of season
These are difficult times for quarterback Trevor Harris and the Saskatchewan Roughriders.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsDoug Ford says Republicans might ‘pull the carpet’ under Trump if midterms are lost
As the mid-term elections draw closer, Ford is dipping a toe into American politics, stating that the Democrats might be able to flip the Senate and House of Representatives.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsAlberta’s referendum draws 174K ballots in the 1st day of advance polls
'When polling indicates that you’re on the winning side, complacency sets in. We saw that with Brexit, we saw that in elections,' Lukaszuk said.Read original ↗
Society · NPRAboard an icebreaker, a writer got a closer look at the Arctic's 'Sea Change'
As polar ice melts in the Arctic, shipping lanes are opening up, making the region a new zone of superpower competition. Writer Rana Foroohar explains the stakes in Sea Change.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsEmergency backups getting 2nd crack at NHL dream
Brendan Bonello can name every goaltender to suit up for the Toronto Maple Leafs over the last two decades.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsOttawa’s international student cap hurting Atlantic universities: association
The Association of Atlantic Universities says the region's schools have been disproportionately hurt by the Canadian government's restrictions on international student enrolment.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsToronto Raptors looking for more three-pointers
The Toronto Raptors are fleshing their offence out this season, and that begins with taking more three-pointers.Read original ↗
Society · BBC NewsDrop-off charges at UK airports to be reviewed after sharp increase
Confirming the review, the government said it was "vital to ensure travel remains accessible and that passengers are treated fairly".Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsToronto food charity receives $60K donation after trucks vandalized
Second Harvest CEO Lori Nikkel announced that Aurora Importing had donated $60,000 to begin repairs on seven trucks that were vandalized over the weekend.Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressWinnie-the-Pooh’s Most Important Lesson
A.A. Milne’s beloved book taught me to chase Heffalumps: discoveries that seem improbable, even impossible, until suddenly they’re real, writes Joshua Katz.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsChildren, 11 and 9, steal parents’ car for early morning joyride: OPP
Police said the vehicle was found in a cornfield at the intersection of Jean Avenue and TV Tower Road in the west end of Pembroke.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsSix puppies ‘in distress’ rescued by police in Hamilton
Officers arrived and located eight puppies that "appeared severely undernourished." Several were unresponsive and one was dead.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsHalifax’s beloved 104-year-old tortoise is recovering after a successful surgery
Believed the be the oldest living gopher tortoise, Gus underwent a procedure to remove a bladder stone on Tuesday.Read original ↗
Society · The WalrusThe Walrus Talks at Home: Creativity and Belonging
Exploring creativity, connection, and community The post The Walrus Talks at Home: Creativity and Belonging first appeared on The Walrus .Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsToronto police to give update on 2 Canadian soldiers facing 49 charges
Sachintha Fernando, 22, and James Moreau, 29, were arrested on Aug. 11 and face a total of 49 charges, including kidnapping for ransom and forcible confinement.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsCall of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens win their second straight in a shootout shading the Buffalo Sabres
The Montreal Canadiens dominated the Sabres outshooting them 34-17, yet this one went to overtime, and then a shootout with the Canadiens taking it 4-3. Justice got the last word.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsWhy Canada’s caregivers say their retirement plans are being ‘decimated’
Canada’s caregivers are feeling the squeeze financially, a new report by financial firm Edward Jones has found, with many stopping or pausing savings.Read original ↗
Society · NPRHands-on with the Ocarina of Time remake, the most ornate Zelda game ever made
We got to play The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time early. Here are our impressions of the remake and its elaborate new style.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsNeurologist to continue testifying at inquest into Toronto woman’s fatal balcony fall
A neurologist who examined Regis Korchinski-Paquet's records after her death is set to continue testifying Wednesday at a coroner's inquest.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsTrial for man accused in Pearson gold heist set to hear more from key figure in case
The man who received a prison sentence for his role in the Toronto Pearson airport gold heist is expected to continue his testimony at the trial of another man accused in the case.Read original ↗
Society · Sky NewsChildren killed in arson attack named - as family calls for culprit to 'own up'
Two children who died in an arson attack at a home in Ireland have been named as Callum and Jayden, as their family and police urge anyone with information to come forward.Read original ↗
Society · The WalrusScores of Men Are Travelling to Istanbul for Hair Transplants. Is It Worth It?
A clinic. Surgery. A stay at a nice hotel. Thousands of dollars. Why men are going the distance The post Scores of Men Are Travelling to Istanbul for Hair Transplants.…Read original ↗
Society · The Free PressWho Will Govern Israel? Plus. . .
No, your kid doesn’t need extra time on tests. President Trump’s disastrous diesel deal. And more.Read original ↗
Society · Global NewsOPP yet to launch formal probe into alleged “egregious” OSAP use at career colleges
In early October, the province sounded the alarm about six private career colleges and accused them of taking advantage the OSAP program.Read original ↗
Society · WIREDcool kids are writing in all lowercase now. does that make you mad?
a certain kind of person writes in all lowercase now. why?Read original ↗
Society · Blaze MediaCalifornia man allegedly coerced 21 children to produce sexual videos via online apps, FBI says
A California man allegedly targeted dozens of children on social media and other online apps in order to coerce them into producing sexually explicit videos for him.…Read original ↗
Society · NPRThese workers help train robots who could one day steal their jobs
Factory workers in India are being asked to wear GoPro cameras to record the way they do their jobs. The ultimate goal is to train robots to take over. Will it work?Read original ↗
Society · NPRTrump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct
The White House publicly asked for U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation on Tuesday as she faced mounting accusations of improper conduct.Read original ↗
Society · NPRThe skincare scheme that led to consumer complaints, lawsuits and a federal investigation
Free samples, high-pressure pitches and $50,000 bills: An NPR investigation reveals how a network of mall skincare stores systematically targeted older adults and people with…Read original ↗
Society · NPR'They're stealing from the poor': A major source of SNAP fraud robs recipients of millions
Organized criminal rings target SNAP recipients because of the government program's outdated security features.…Read original ↗The skincare sample is free. What happens next can cost thousands
For years, customers have complained of aggressive sales tactics and charges at mall skincare stores. NPR investigated the business that connects many of them.Read original ↗
Society · NPRCNN, MS NOW and Politico prevail against White House — for now
A federal judge ruled late Tuesday that President Trump cannot ban news organizations from covering him at the White House because he does not like the nature of their coverage…Read original ↗
Society · Nikkei AsiaBritain's elite schools bet on Japan's regions as Asia education hub
HACHIMANTAI, Japan -- Prestigious British schools are expanding one after another into Japan, aiming to use the country as an educational hub to attraRead original ↗
Society · Global NewsSenators come up flat as power play fizzles
As captain Thomas Chabot knows, he carries a certain responsibility to evaluate his team's performance.Read original ↗
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