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CBC.ca
Why don't we know B.C.'s election outcome yet?
The winner of the 2024 provincial election in British Columbia won't be known for at least three more days. Here's what you need to know about B.C.'s election results delay.
McDonald's pulls Quarter Pounders from one-fifth of U.S. stores after E. coli outbreak
McDonald's worked Wednesday to reassure customers that its U.S. restaurants are safe as federal investigators tried to pinpoint the cause of a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to the fast-food giant's Quarter Pounder hamburgers.
'It's overwhelming': Victims of B.C.'s atmospheric river mourned
Three people are dead and one is missing following intense rain, mudslides and flooding on the weekend.
Scientist scans her own brain 75 times to study the effects of birth control pills
Carina Heller has found a creative way to donate her brain to science — while she's still using it.
Alberta premier pledges to protect right of professionals to express personal views
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government will review professional regulatory bodies and introduce legislation next year to limit how they can police their own members.
Work to prepare for search of Winnipeg-area landfill has started, province says
The province says it's made significant progress toward the search of a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two First Nations women murdered by a serial killer.
New Brunswick premier-designate Susan Holt plans to change gender-identity policy for schools
Premier-designate Susan Holt says she will adopt the gender-identity school policy recommended by New Brunswick's child and youth advocate Kelly Lamrock when the Liberals take charge of government.
Montreal man detained in Sudan in the 2000s says Ottawa denied him passport to return home
Abousfian Abdelrazik told a court today about the roller-coaster of emotions he experienced during the tense days of early 2009 when he awaited the green light to return to Canada from Sudan.
People were stealing golf carts around Ontario. Now police have made a bust
The mystery of golf carts disappearing from Ontario courses has been largely solved. York regional police have charged multiple people with trafficking and theft after an investigation that started in the summer.
Federal government expected to announce reductions to immigration targets Thursday
The Prime Minister is expected to announce reductions to immigration targets Thursday morning, according to CBC News sources.
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CTV.ca
Canada will cut its permanent immigration levels by at least 20 per cent
Canada will lower the number of permanent immigrants it allows into the country by at least 20 per cent from its previous target of 500,000, CTV News confirmed Wednesday.
Flair Airlines ending Saskatoon routes in November
Canada's discount airline is suspending operations to and from Saskatoon.
'Things are very hard here': Popular Toronto crossing guard asks community for help finding work
He is a familiar face to residents of a neighbourhood just west of Roncesvalles Avenue.
Memorial growing outside Halifax Walmart where employee was found dead
A memorial is growing outside a Walmart in Halifax after a 19-year-old employee was found dead inside an oven in the store Saturday night.
Search efforts begin at Prairie Green Landfill: Manitoba government
A search has started at Prairie Green Landfill for the remains of two victims of a serial killer.
CEO of N.B. potato chip company taking 'extended leave of absence' after arrest
The president and CEO of New Brunswick-based Covered Bridge Potato Chips is taking an 'extended leave of absence' after being charged with domestic violence this past weekend.
This common gesture could be a sign of a concussion, researchers say
A quick shake of the head after a hard hit could signal that a person has a concussion, a new study suggests, based on the experiences of young athletes.
More than 10 million Canadians living in homes with 'high radon,' report says
A new report suggests that Canadians' exposure to a radioactive gas is increasing, putting millions of people at a higher risk of developing lung cancer.
Trudeau says Liberals 'strong and united' despite caucus dissent
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Liberal party is 'strong and united,' despite efforts from within his caucus to oust him as leader.
'Canadians can breathe a sigh of relief': Bank of Canada governor on interest rate cut
The Bank of Canada made a sizable cut to its key lending rate Wednesday from 4.25 per cent to 3.75 per cent as the global economy continues to expand. The half percentage point cut is the fourth rate cut in a row by the central bank as inflation dropped from 2.7 per cent in June to 1.6 per cent in September.
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Toronto Star
It's ground zero: Raptors open rebuilding season with a blowout loss to the Cavaliers
Issues that existed going into the season were laid bare for a sellout crowd to see.
'You build safe streets, or people die.' Hundreds rally at Queen's Park to protest plan to tear up bike lanes
Ontario has tabled a bill which forces municipalities to seek approval for new bike lines, as well as allow the province to remove existing ones.
This journalist has faced physical threats and been sued by the Indian government. Here's why her work matters so much to her
Rana Ayyub, alongside Palestinian photojournalist, Samar Abu Elouf and Luke LeBrun of the Canadian outlet PressProgress, will recieve awards from the Canadian Journalists for Free Expression at a gala on Wednesday evening.
Decision on censure of Toronto Catholic trustee upheld by Ontario top court
Michael Del Grande loses another round in battle stemming from comments about sexual fetishes during debate about gender issues.
Canada will slash 2025 target for permanent residents by 21 per cent
The shocking move to be announced by Immigration Minister Marc Miller in his three-year plan follows years of increases.
'I'm having nightmares': Landlord of woman accused in three murders says he didn't suspect trouble between his tenants
Sabrina Kauldhar, 30, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder.
Israel accuses 6 Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza of being Palestinian militants
Al Jazeera said the accusations were "fabricated" and "part of a wider pattern of hostility" toward the network by Israel.
PHOTOS: Demolition of Ontario Place begins to make way for new spa
Passersby watched and took photos as excavators and dump trunks went to work making room for the new Therme spa to be built on Ontario Place's West Island on Wednesday.
Jordan Peterson admits it is 'unlikely' he could successfully sue Justin Trudeau over his Russia claims
But Peterson has renewed calls that the prime minister provide evidence.
Middle East latest: Sirens sound across Tel Aviv as projectiles are intercepted near Blinken's hotel
U.N. humanitarian officials are reporting “harrowing levels of death, injury and destruction” in northern Gaza amid another Israeli operation.
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Global News
Passenger falls overboard from Taylor Swift-themed cruise, search underway
While Taylor Swift-themed, the cruise event is not endorsed by or affiliated with the billionaire pop star.
G7 finalizes US$50B loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets
The U.S. intends to divide its share of US$20 billion between aiding Ukraine’s economy and military, with distribution of the money set to begin by year's end.
How does E. coli spread at a big chain like McDonald’s?
The outbreak of E. coli has left many wondering if their beloved burgers are safe to eat -- including if you're a consumer in Canada.
Boeing-made satellite breaks up into pieces in space after ‘anomaly’
The loss of the Intelsat 33e satellite is only one of the most recent issues plaguing Boeing, a company that has been fighting off bad press all year.
‘I’m a woman who’s totally destroyed’: Gisèle Pélicot testifies in mass rape trial
Gisèle Pélicot addressed other survivors of rape and sexual violence, saying 'it's not for us to have shame – it's for them.'
U.S. says there’s ‘evidence’ North Korea sent troops to Russia
North Korea has 1.2 million troops, one of the largest standing armies in the world, but it hasn’t fought in large-scale conflicts since the 1950-53 Korean War.
Woman wedged upside down between rocks for 7 hours while retrieving phone
While taking photos in Australia's Hunter Valley, Matilda Campbell dropped her cellphone into a tight crevice between two massive boulders, then tried to reach for it.
Russia, Iran and China eye division, violence amid U.S. election: officials
The official told a briefing for reporters that foreign actors could consider physical threats and violence in the pre-election period, and after the election.
Italian surfer dies after being impaled by sharp-billed fish in ‘freak accident’
Local officials said Giulia Manfrini was surfing off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia when she was 'unexpectedly' impaled by a swordfish bill into her chest.
U.S. ‘deeply concerned’ after classified info on Israel, Iran released
U.S. officials confirmed on Saturday that the administration is investigating an unauthorized release of classified documents that assess Israel’s plans to attack Iran.
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New York Times
Shiori Ito’s Searing Documentary ‘Black Box Diaries’ to Open in U.S.
“Black Box Diaries,” a documentary about Shiori Ito’s fight against Japan’s patriarchal justice system, opens on Friday in the United States.
Why It’s Getting Harder to Fly to China
European carriers are enduring higher costs because they have to avoid Russian airspace, while a sluggish economy and geopolitical tensions are hurting business travel to China.
Harris Calls Trump a Fascist: 6 Takeaways From Her CNN Town Hall
Entering new rhetorical territory, the vice president turned even unrelated questions into attacks on Donald Trump as she offered long, winding answers to questions from voters.
Boeing Union Workers Reject Contract
The vote, hours after Boeing reported a $6.1 billion loss, will extend a nearly six-week-long strike at factories where the company makes its best-selling commercial plane.
Ron Ely, Who Played an Updated Tarzan in the 1960s, Dies at 86
He later built a career as a reliable TV guest star. His life turned tragic in 2019 when his son killed Mr. Ely’s wife and was then shot to death by the police.
A Wisconsin Mayor, a Former Republican, Endorses Harris
Shawn Reilly, the mayor of Waukesha, Wis., said he had never thrown his support behind a Democrat before.
Lana Del Rey Wed a Swamp Tour Guide, Joining Other Celebrities Who Married a Normie
The pop singer and songwriter married her longtime boyfriend, Jeremy Dunfre, a swamp tour guide. Other celebrities have also wed someone who’s not rich or famous.
At BRICS Summit, One of Putin’s Guests Stands Out: Turkey’s President
President Vladimir V. Putin, hoping to prove he is not the pariah that the West has tried to make him, this week welcomed leaders from China, India and Iran, among other nations. Then, there was the NATO member.
American Airlines Cracks Down on ‘Gate Lice’ With New Boarding System
American Airlines is testing a technology platform that will produce a sound when a passenger attempts to board a flight ahead of the assigned group.
A 4-Year-Old in Harlem Starved to Death at Home. How Were the Signs Missed?
Jahmeik Modlin was found emaciated in a Harlem apartment stocked with food. His family’s child-welfare case had been closed two years before.
CNBC
CNBC Daily Open: Treasury yields are making a return, like an uninvited ex
Like an unwelcome ex-partner who shows up during the most inopportune times and refuses to leave, Treasury yields too have been hogging the market limelight.
Barclays profit jumps 23% in third quarter, beating expectations
British bank Barclays on Thursday reported £1.6 billion ($2 billion) net profit attributable to shareholders for the third quarter, beating expectations.
Nvidia supplier SK Hynix posts record quarterly profit as AI boom drives demand
Revenue for the third quarter grew about 94% year-on-year.
Qualcomm shares fall after report of Arm threat to scrap key license in escalating dispute
Qualcomm shares fell on Wednesday after Bloomberg reported that British chip designer Arm is looking to scrap a key license for the U.S. firm.
Tim Cook is likely visiting China to bolster support for Apple Intelligence, analysts say
The CEO met with China's Minister of Industry and Information Technology as well as the heads of some local companies, including China Mobile and Weibo.
Boeing machinists reject new labor contract, extending more than 5-week strike
Boeing machinists walked off the job on Sept. 13 after overwhelmingly rejecting an earlier proposal.
IBM stock slips on disappointing consulting and infrastructure revenue
IBM's critical software category performed well due to Red Hat's gains, but the consulting and infrastructure segments pulled down overall results.
Southwest and Elliott near settlement which would end proxy fight, source says
Southwest Airlines is near a deal with activist Elliott which would stave off a potential proxy fight in exchange for sizable board representation.
Tesla shares jump on profit beat, Musk's prediction of at least 20% 'vehicle growth' next year
Tesla reported better-than-expected profit in its third-quarter earnings report on Wednesday.
Shares of Peloton surge 11% after David Einhorn says stock is significantly undervalued
Peloton has been in the middle of a turnaround and Greenlight Capital's David Einhorn thinks the stock is significantly undervalued.
The Washington Post
Live Briefing: Rescuers pull out of northern Gaza; U.N. head condemns Israeli siege there
The people who remain in the northern Gaza Strip are “rapidly exhausting all available means for their survival,” U.N. Secretary General António Guterres said.
Blinken says ‘more progress’ from Israel needed on Gaza aid flow
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting the Middle East. Israeli forces said they killed Hashem Safieddine, a top Hezbollah leader.
North Korean troops are in Russia, would be ‘legitimate targets’ in Ukraine, U.S. says
The Biden administration said that at least 3,000 North Korean troops are training in Russia, though it remains unclear if they’ll join the war.
Israeli attacks on Hezbollah financing show group’s reach in Lebanon
Al-Qard al-Hasan became an integral part of the financial fabric of Lebanon, first offering microloans to Hezbollah’s support base and then expanding services.
Turkey says ‘terrorist attack’ on aerospace company leaves at least 5 dead, 22 injured
No group immediately claimed responsibility. Turkey’s interior minister said it was “most likely carried out” by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK.
American creating deepfakes targeting Harris works with Russian intel, documents show
Russian documents reviewed by The Post expose the workings of a Moscow network that has become a potent source of fake news targeting American voters.
Putin relishes role on stage, but Ukraine war looms over BRICS summit
The summit’s final document said little about the Ukraine war, but several participants were still searching for a way to end it diplomatically.
Why North Korea is sending soldiers to the Russian front lines
South Korea has urged Russia to take “immediate” action to withdraw North Korean troops, as Kim Jong Un seeks to strengthen the alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang.
BBC
Carbon monoxide probe continues into care home deaths
Three people died in a care home for the elderly following an incident in a Swanage care home.
Striking Boeing workers reject 35% pay rise offer
Earlier, Boeing's boss warned the firm was at a "crossroads" as losses surged to roughly $6bn.
Tarzan star Ron Ely dies aged 86
The actor also appeared in hit 1980s television shows Wonder Woman and The Love Boat.
Police reopen Wimbledon school crash investigation
Met Police to pursue new lines of enquiry in a July 2023 crash that killed two girls and injured 12.
Disposable vapes to be banned from June, says government
Ministers say the move is intended to prevent environmental damage and protect children's health.
Commonwealth leaders to defy UK by putting slavery reparations on summit agenda
Downing Street insists a discussion about the issue is not on the agenda for the summit of 56 Commonwealth countries.
'Nightmare' newbuilds test relationships to the max
Customers of one of the UK's largest homebuilders recall "nightmare" experiences with their newbuilds.
Housing homeless people in pods branded 'desperate'
The Housing Executive says it places people in the pods outside Belfast only as a last resort.
Crisis-hit Caley Thistle to announce fate of players and staff
The club, which has sacked manager Duncan Ferguson, is fighting for survival after entering administration.
Promise unfulfilled - inside Mourinho's Man Utd reign
As Jose Mourinho gets ready to face his old club Manchester United in the Europa League, Simon Stone looks back at his time in charge at Old Trafford.
The Independent
Modi and Xi hold first formal meeting in five years at Brics summit in Russia
Meeting comes soon after India and China announce deal to resolve border standoff
US says North Korean troops ‘fair game’ if deployed to fight in Ukraine
White House spokesperson John Kirby says North Korean troops were transported to Russia by ship
MPs pile pressure on Keir Starmer with new group demanding closer ties with EU
Exclusive: MPs from across the political spectrum will meet six times a year to forge closer ties with the EU
Boeing strike to continue as workers reject latest contract proposal
Factory workers vote against company’s latest offer six weeks into strike that has stopped production of aerospace giant’s bestselling jetliners
‘Deadly’ E coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s quarter pounders – here’s what we know
A food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders was caused by a common type of E
Common antibiotic use linked to rise of ‘almost untreatable’ superbug
Rifaximin is commonly used to treat liver disease
PHOTO COLLECTION: Philippines Asia Storm
This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.
Nikita Kanda: ‘I was just a child when my abuser locked me in a room’
Exclusive: The BBC Asian Network Breakfast presenter recalls the harrowing violence she encountered as she supports The Independent’s Brick by Brick campaign to build a safe refuge for survivors of domestic abuse
Nikita Kanda: As a British Asian woman, I have seen domestic abuse covered up in my community all my life
Exclusive: The BBC Asian Network Breakfast presenter wants to change the stigma associated with domestic abuse in her community as she supports The Independent’s Brick by Brick campaign to build a safe refuge for survivors
Drugs for advanced breast cancer could help patients with rare condition
Researchers explored the use of the treatment for other cancers, including that of the bile ducts.
