Raptors fall short against Knicks in pre-season
Scottie Barnes led the way with 23 points, Canadian RJ Barrett had 21 but the Toronto Raptors narrowly lost 122-120 to the New York Knicks on Thursday in NBA pre-season action.
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Shane Pinto's shootout winner lifted the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 win over the New York Islanders on Thursday night.
Surrey man receives lighter sentence due to nature of his takedown and arrest
On Aug. 21, surveillance video in Surrey captured a man in a Jeep being arrested around 7 p.m. at Whalley Boulevard and 100 Avenue.
Vancouver police, school board investigating ‘disturbing online behaviour’
Global News has learned that there was talk among students last week that some male Grade 12 students had created AI content of female students.
Power scores in OT as Sabres rally past Leafs
Owen Power had the overtime winner as the Buffalo Sabres reeled off three unanswered goals to rally past the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Thursday.
Parti Québécois MNAs sworn in as party prepares to form minority government
The ceremony marked the first time a governing party did not swear an oath to the monarchy, premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon said.
Some ads are being used to hack devices: University of Toronto research group Video
Canadian cyber security experts researching at the University of Toronto (UofT) are warning of a new threat to privacy. Citizen Lab is calling it "ad-fection,” because online ads can infect your devices…
Young father killed when motorcycle crashes into Edmonton bus shelter
Anjrel Standinghorn-Morin, his longtime girlfriend, Alicia, and their 10-month-old son were waiting for a bus in north Edmonton when a motorcycle lost control and hit the shelter.
Pentagon cancels firing squad execution livestream of Fort Hood shooter Video
After facing a storm of criticism this month, the Pentagon says it will no longer be livestreaming the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan. U.S. President Donald Trump…
Man arrested in killing of Montreal woman attacked during work Zoom call
Police say the killing was not related to intimate partner violence. They said the alleged motive will be made public during the court process.
Ukraine says energy ceasefire with Russia is over; would reconsider if US sends Patriot missiles Video
Thursday saw the latest in a string of suspected Russian drone strikes on cargo ships in the Black Sea, this time off the coast of NATO member Romania. This comes on a…
BC party leaders campaign on transit, the Massey Tunnel and safety
BC NDP leader David Eby returned to Surrey for the fifth time on Thursday, promising a plan to eliminate the $45 bus pass fee for low-income seniors and allow more to qualify.
Historic building fire in Toronto's Riverside neighbourhood deemed suspicious by police Video
A late-night fire that tore through an abandoned building in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood is now being investigated by police as a suspicious incident. The fire broke out just after 9:30 p.m. Wednesday…
The poll-ar bear results are in, Winnipeg zoo reveals cub’s new name
After a record-setting number of votes, the Assiniboine Park Zoo said it has determined its new polar bear cub's name. His name is an homage to where he was found, Churchill, Man.
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Albanian students expressed deep frustration with Edi Rama on Thursday as thousands of protesters clashed with riot police in Tirana, demanding the prime minister's resignation after 14 years in power. "We're just…
Canada’s EV sales are growing, but not fast enough: expert
Electric vehicle sales grew substantially in Q3 but one expert says they still are not on pace to reach the federal government’s updated EV and emissions targets.
Maple Leafs acquire Raty in trade with Canucks
The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Finnish forward Aatu Raty from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forwards Brandon Buhr and Jacob Quillan.
RCMP issue dangerous person alert for Red Earth Cree Nation area
Saskatchewan RCMP have issued a dangerous person alert for Red Earth Cree Nation and the surrounding area amid reports of an armed man.
RCMP won’t reveal toxicology results in crash that killed 2, including Roughrider Captain
The Saskatchewan RCMP has concluded its collision reconstruction investigation into a crash outside of Regina that killed a 22-year-old man and a Roughriders linebacker.
3 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.
BC 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.
Fact Check: Elections Alberta restricts referendum scrutineers due to limited space
Political scientist Lori Williams said the decision reflects the challenges Elections Alberta faces when overseeing a provincewide referendum with such high stakes.
Canada’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.
Céline Dion gets her own Barbie doll inspired by 1998 Oscars look Short
Céline Dion is the latest star honoured with a Signature Barbie doll, dressed in a replica of her 1998 Oscars gown. The look includes a 'Titanic'-inspired jewel, paying homage to that night,…
Mail-in ballot delivery rules posing barriers: Alberta’s former top election official
Alberta's former top election official says there's a clause that would permit in-person mail deliveries, but the current chief electoral officer is refusing to use that power.
Property crime a key issue for Winnipeggers in upcoming election
Property crime is a key issue many Winnipeggers say they want to see the next mayor and council take action on.
‘A show of confidence’: Ottawa invests $100M in Nova Scotia offshore wind
It was a blustery day on the Dartmouth, N.S. waterfront as the federal government announced a $100 million investment to advance offshore wind development in Nova Scotia.
Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia’s law background called into question
Trump, when he announced that Zacharia would replace Karoline Leavitt referred to her as a 'distinguished Graduate of Pepperdine University' and 'an attorney.'
Warm welcome for Carney in Calgary as Alberta hurtles toward referendum vote
Mark Carney and other politicians are converging on Alberta to rally and to urge pro-Canada voters to make sure to mark their ballots on referendum day Monday.
Stelco negotiations still on the table, Joly says amid layoffs
Joly said she is still reviewing a letter from the company that was sent in response to her own letter, dated Oct. 5, in which she gave Stelco five days to respond…
San Francisco Zoo welcomes baby capybara siblings Short
The San Francisco Zoo has welcomed a pair of baby capybara siblings for the first time in nearly a decade. The rambunctious rodents are six months old and arrived from the Sacramento…
Mark Carney delivers remarks at ‘Forever Canadian’ rally ahead of Alberta referendum | LIVE Live
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to deliver remarks at a 'Forever Canadian' rally in Calgary on Thursday. Carney's appearance comes just days before Albertans are set to vote on a…
Martin Short says ‘pain’ of daughter’s death will ‘always be present’
'The great Dolly Parton once said, 'Grief is love with no place to go.' My pain about losing my daughter will always be present in my heart," Martin Short said.
Why Trump is reviving 51st state rhetoric with midterms in less than 3 weeks
During a campaign rally in Arizona on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump revived his rhetoric on wanting Canada to be '51st state' of the United States.
New 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.
Findings 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.
7 crew missing after two tankers catch fire off Romania’s Black Sea coast Video
Seven crew members were missing after two tankers caught fire overnight off Romania’s Black Sea coast. Rescuers were searching for those missing from the Wine Trader, while everyone aboard the Yara J…
Calgary 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.
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