Canada
Edmonton father wanted Canada-wide for abduction of his two children
Scot MacDermid, 42, is charged with two counts of abduction in contravention of a custody order.
Canada
Politics
Littlechild says Carney's economic reconciliation approach ignores Indigenous rights
The former TRC co-chair says the government is sidelining treaty rights and traditional economies to fast-track major projects.
Politics
Conservative MP Scott Aitchison to resign seat by end of year
The former leadership contender and housing critic informed Pierre Poilievre of his decision last week.
Communities
Manitoba and Brandon buy campground holding residential school graves
The province and city will spend $1.9 million to acquire the site, where future decisions will be guided by Sioux Valley Dakota Nation.
Canada & the World
Canadian businesses see sales surge for Lake Ontario merchandise after Trump renaming
Companies selling chocolate bars, coin purses and sweatshirts featuring Lake Ontario say demand is high a month after the U.S. president renamed the body of water.
Politics
Thomas Chabot named captain of the Ottawa Senators
The veteran defenceman becomes the first francophone to wear the 'C' for Ottawa.
Crime & Justice
B.C. judge rules drug law unconstitutional, stays trafficking convictions of activists
The judge found the pair's compassion club reduced harms from toxic drugs and did not negatively impact public safety.
Crime & Justice
Quebec police charge 16 in cocaine trafficking investigation
Police seized more than $9 million in property, including 14 kilograms of cocaine, in the operation.
iGaming
DraftKings becomes exclusive sportsbook sponsor of NHL on Prime Video in Canada
The deal covers Wednesday Night Hockey and select playoff games, with integrations during live broadcasts.
Crime & Justice
Fired Surrey police chief Norm Lipinski sues to reverse his termination
The former chief argues his dismissal was unlawful and politically motivated, filing a petition in B.C. Supreme Court.
Canada
Alberta to seek private proposals for Calgary-Edmonton high-speed rail
The province plans to select a private-sector proponent by April 2027, with the federal government agreeing to refer the project to its Major Projects Office.
Politics
Former U.K. leader David Cameron says Alberta separation vote differs from Brexit
The former British prime minister, who oversaw the Brexit referendum, spoke at a Calgary conference three weeks before Alberta's vote.
Communities
Canada extends Ebola travel restrictions for 60 days to Nov. 27
The measures bar travel from three African nations and suspend immigration documents, affecting tens of thousands of people.