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Kingston goes back to the drawing board on Block 4 conference centre

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The City of Kingston is re-evaluating its plans for a new downtown conference centre on Block 4 after failing to reach a final agreement with its preferred developer.

Non-sufficient funds fees are now being limited to $10 under new rules

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The changes were announced by Ottawa last year and kicked in on Thursday, also prohibit banks from charging more than one NSF fee in two business days for the same deposit account.

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Iran’s unrelenting attacks continue in the Gulf region with no end in sight

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Iran's unrelenting attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf pushed oil back above $100 a barrel on Thursday.

N.B. budget: Cuts to culture funding would have ‘profound impact,’ advocates say

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Advocates in New Brunswick are warning the Susan Holt government of the negative impact cutting arts and culture would have in the budget, as Nova Scotia faces anger for doing so.

More than 200K Quebec homes without power after ice storm

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The severe weather brought heavy freezing rain by Wednesday after, leading to power outages in the Montreal area and other parts of the province.

Oil prices jump, U.S. markets retreat as Iran war worsens supply concerns

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U.S. benchmark crude oil jumped US$4.52 to US$91.77 a barrel. Brent, the international standard, climbed US$5.34 to US$97.32 per barrel after briefly eclipsing the US$100 level.

Carney set to fly to Yellowknife then Norway with defence-focused agenda

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Carney will be the first Canadian prime minister to make an official visit to Norway since 1980. Heads of government from Iceland, Denmark, Sweden and Finland will also be present.

Triple stabbing breaks out in Toronto home, fleeing suspect arrested: police

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The victims – two women and one man – were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, police said in a post on X Thursday morning.

Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens come back to beat Senators in Ottawa

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There were two big lineup changes for the Montreal Canadiens for their date in Ottawa Wednesday night.

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The Curator: 11 travel essentials to pack in your carry-on for your next getaway

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Read on for finds from trusted brands like Lojel, Bellroy and more.

The Curator: The best cooling bed essentials to beat night sweats this spring

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Brands like Silk & Snow, Casper and Wayfair have developed thoughtfully designed sleep essentials—from cooling gel mattresses to breathable bedding—made to combat overheating.

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Airbnb offers $1K to Toronto World Cup landlords. Will it shift the rental market?

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Some in Toronto are concerned about the effects the policy could have on an already-expensive rental market for the residents left behind when soccer's biggest tournament moves on.

Young Canadian men more likely to say gender equality has gone ‘far enough’

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The Ipsos results were part of a 29-country survey done with the Global Institute for Women's Leadership at King's College London that was released last week.

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Montreal’s Fowler finds his form after call-up

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Martin St. Louis may have tough decisions ahead.

Children of some of Iran’s most outspoken regime leaders live in West

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As Iran’s regime suppresses protests and launches missiles at neighbouring countries in response to the U.S. and Israeli war, its sons and daughters are living more comfortably.

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Manitoba government plans steps toward reducing nurse overtime, improving care

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The Manitoba government is planning to set up two committees as part of its promise to improve health care.

Kelowna city council to vote on controversial golf course land swap on Monday

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If approved, the land swap between the city and a development company would see a portion of the Kelowna Springs Golf Course on Penno Road industrialized.

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B.C. woman says her bedridden mother was sexually assaulted in care home

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A northern B.C. woman says her mother, who is bedridden with a debilitating disease, was sexually assaulted inside her care home last month.

Man charged following September 2025 knife attack on Kelowna cab driver

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'I was very scared. I thought I was gonna die when I saw the knife,' Kelowna cab driver Jarmanpreet Singh said on Sept. 3, 2025.

Great white shark ‘pinged’ off the coast of Vancouver Island

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Dr. Michael Domeier, director of the Marine Conservation Science Institute, told Global News that they tag the adult females as they are the most interesting.

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Loitering outside Calgary pharmacy raises concerns over safety

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Businesses and community members in Sunalta are growing more concerned over safety as the number of people seeking addiction treatment grows at a local pharmacy.

Calgary man, 23, charged with sexual assault, voyeurism after dating app meeting

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A 23-year-old Calgary man is charged with sexual assault and voyeurism after police say a woman he met on a dating app was assaulted at his residence.

Métis cabaret ‘Rubaboo’ at Persephone Theatre celebrates Indigenous culture

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A Métis cabaret 'Rubaboo' playing at Persephone Theatre March 11-22, is showcasing Métis culture with the goal of connection, by giving a greater understanding of Métis people.

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Overpass strike backs up Saskatoon’s Circle Drive for second time in a week

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Excavator on truck hits the 108th Street overpass on Circle Drive northbound in the Sutherland area. This strike making two hits to Circle Drive's overpasses in the span of a week.

Quebec watchdog submits report into police shooting of 15-year-old Nooran Rezayi

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The BEI's report on the Sept. 21 shooting hasn't been made public, but it comes after serious allegations that police allegedly acted inappropriately following the incident.

Calgary infrastructure needs are expected to cost $49B over next 10 years

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$20 billion of the estimated required spending would address Calgary's growth, and another $17 billion would cover maintenance and replacement of existing infrastructure.

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Alberta government ends funding for Edmonton housing program

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Social services minister Jason Nixon said this program wasn't seeing the results other programs were and the decision was made to move the money where it would be better used.

Alberta overdose prevention site closure didn’t result in more deaths, study finds

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The Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence said a study it conducted found the closure of an overdose prevention site in Red Deer, Alta. did not result in an increase deaths.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers kicker Sergio Castillo wins pair of community awards

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Bombers kicker Sergio Castillo was named the winner of two of the club's community service awards, while quarterback Chase Artopoeus announced his retirement on social media.

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On Calgary’s dangerous roads, ‘bystander behaviour’ is under the microscope

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Neighbours and experts are reacting after a child was hit by a vehicle in Calgary's Taradale neighbourhood on Tuesday. The crash itself is just one alarming aspect of the story.