Indigenous News

Youths charged with hate-related offences after Pride flag damaged in Kitchener, Ont

KITCHENER, Ont. — Police say four male youths have been arrested and are facing multiple hate-related charges after a Pride flag from an Ontario high school was lit on fire. Waterloo Regional Police say the flag was damaged on the afternoon of Sept.

Oct 2, 2023 9:44 AM Read more >

Federal Court of Appeal rules against Google in privacy law case

OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected an attempt by Google to overturn a decision that found the company's search engine is covered by Canada's privacy law, marking another victory for people seeking a digital "right to be forgotten.

Oct 2, 2023 9:30 AM Read more >

Chief of staff to N.B. Opposition leader quits ahead of possible snap election call

FREDERICTON — The chief of staff to New Brunswick Liberal Leader Susan Holt has resigned as speculation rises about an early election call. A statement from the official Opposition says Alaina Lockhart's last day was Friday.

Oct 2, 2023 9:16 AM Read more >

RCMP confirm Indigenous teen missing in Williams Lake, B.C., has been found safe

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. — A British Columbia teenager who was last seen one week ago in Williams Lake has been found. RCMP Staff Sgt. Kris Clark says the 13-year-old is safe. He did not say where she was found.

Oct 2, 2023 9:14 AM Read more >

Rush's Geddy Lee reflects on 'My Effin' Life' with book and tour

TORONTO — Rush bassist Geddy Lee is getting closer to his heart with a new memoir. The "Tom Sawyer" musician is set to release "My Effin’ Life" on Nov. 14 which will coincide with a 14-city North American book tour.

Oct 2, 2023 9:06 AM Read more >

NHLers recall eye-opening off-ice moments as rookies: 'Like, that's insane'

Connor McDavid couldn't believe what was in front of him. The No. 1 pick at the 2015 NHL draft was starting his rookie season with the Edmonton Oilers. Everything was new — new city, new team, new way of doing things.

Oct 2, 2023 7:04 AM Read more >

Spin Master signs global toy licence deal for Dora, the new Dora the Explorer series

TORONTO — Spin Master Corp. says it has signed a deal for the global toy licence for Dora, the new reboot of the Dora the Explorer franchise coming next year. Financial terms of the agreement were not immediately available.

Oct 2, 2023 5:51 AM Read more >

Homeowners brace for mortgage payment shock amid higher-for-longer rate outlook

TORONTO — From ultra-low interest rates that led to a huge spike in real estate demand to the speed with which interest rates shot up to levels not seen in a generation, it’s been hard to keep up with the shifting landscape for mortgage holders.

Oct 2, 2023 5:31 AM Read more >

Playoff-bound Blue Jays persevered after a wobbly September, next up is the Twins

TORONTO — Things looked bleak for the Toronto Blue Jays a few weeks ago when they were swept in emphatic fashion by the visiting Texas Rangers. The four-game losing skid dropped Toronto below the wild-card cutline.

Oct 2, 2023 3:00 AM Read more >

In the news today: Manitoba politicians make final pitch before tomorrow's election

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...

Oct 2, 2023 1:15 AM Read more >