Why Danielle Smith's government is not withstanding many court challenges

From transgender policies to referendums to "conservative" party names, the Alberta UCP has stepped in where others have feared to tread.

Indigenous cultural belongings return to Canada from Vatican

A delegation from the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation and four First Nations youth are accompanying 62 items on a flight from Frankfurt, Germany to Montreal.

Bublé for a Day, but He Can’t Sing and There’s Little Resemblance

Dan Perlman, a comedian, looks and sounds nothing like Michael Bublé. And yet, for some reason, he was hired to impersonate the crooner at a birthday party.

U.S. businesses love CUSMA. Why is Donald Trump threatening to pull out?

Over three days in Washington, nearly 150 American industry leaders representing every major sector of the economy depicted the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement as essential to their success. Yet the Trump administration has floated letting the agreement expire or withdrawing from it altogether.

Ottawa, First Nations prepare competing child welfare reform plans

The federal government is staring down a court-ordered deadline to submit a new plan to reform the on-reserve child welfare system, as a group of First Nations leaders and children's advocates prepare a competing proposal.

How Clint Ramos, a Tony Winner, Spends a Day Designing Costumes

Mr. Ramos, Lincoln Center’s artist in residence, makes breakfast for his daughter before heading to the Metropolitan Opera House and a photo shoot and his own birthday celebration.

Inside the Yearslong Push to Bring the World Cup Final to New Jersey

Winning the right to host the world’s most popular sporting event took years of planning, countless Zoom calls and a bit of luck with a broken-down bus.

Why the massive merger of Netflix and Warner Bros. is proving so contentious

Breaking down the contentious merger of Netflix and Warner Bros.

Man Accused of Setting Subway Rider on Fire Is Charged With Arson

The victim was sleeping on a train at Penn Station in Manhattan around 3 a.m. Monday when an 18-year-old man set him on fire, the police said.

L.A. City Council president moves to delay full Olympic wage boost for tourism workers

L.A. City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson has introduced a motion that would phase in the increase over a longer period of time — delaying the full $30 hourly minimum wage until 2030.

4,000 gallons of oil, contaminated wastewater spill in Monterey County

Private cleanup crews were dispatched to the scene at the San Ardo Oil Field, which was 'contained to the immediate area,' according to reports from field operator Aera Energy.

The National | Private trade talks after World Cup draw

Dec. 5, 2025 | Leaders from Canada, U.S. and Mexico meet privately to talk trade after the FIFA World Cup draw. Netflix moves to buy Warner Bros. Discovery in a mega deal that could transform Hollywood. And legendary architect Frank Gehry dies.

Pet owners find 'grisly' scene inside San Marcos crematory. Owner arrested, accused of grand theft

The owner of Angel Paw Pet Crematory was arrested under suspicion of collecting fees from clients, keeping pets in freezers and distributing the wrong ashes, according to investigators.

Japan's viral 7-Eleven egg salad sandwich launches in the U.S. Why is it so popular?

7-Eleven is bringing its famous egg salad sandwich to U.S. stores, announcing Wednesday that its Japanese-style tamago sando has landed, complete with "pillowy milk bread and creamy egg salad made with kewpie mayonnaise." But why is it so popular?

For Tekashi69, Drugs and Fight Add Up to Three More Months in Prison

The rapper, who was sentenced to two years in prison after testifying for the government at a gang trial, was ordered incarcerated for probation violations.

Chi Ossé, NYC Councilman, Ends Primary Challenge to Rep. Hakeem Jeffries

Chi Ossé had hoped to ride the momentum of Zohran Mamdani to challenge Representative Hakeem Jeffries, but he failed to secure the backing of the Democratic Socialists of America.

How Has Congestion Pricing Changed Your Year?

The tolling program, decades in the making, has shown signs of being effective after a rocky rollout.

Canada removes Syria from list of terror-sponsoring states

The federal government has removed Syria from its list of states that sponsor terrorism, almost a year after the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Robert B. Fiske Jr., First to Lead Whitewater Investigation, Dies at 94

He had overseen high-profile cases as a private lawyer and a U.S. attorney in New York when he was named to examine the role of Bill and Hillary Clinton in a failed development venture.

Student magazines are getting axed under Trump’s anti-diversity measures

The University of Alabama this week announced the immediate and indefinite closure of two student publications it says run afoul anti-diversity measures imposed by the Donald Trump administration.

Linda McMahon’s School Visit, Sponsored by Conservatives, Draws Protest

The secretary of education is barnstorming the country, talking to schoolchildren about civics and promoting patriotism. Critics claim the lessons have been crafted by partisan and religious groups.

Feds' backtracking on climate action is 'fuelling' Quebec separatism, ex-minister Guilbeault says

The federal government is stoking Quebec separatism by walking back its climate commitments including in its recent deal with Alberta Liberal MP and former cabinet minister Steven Guilbeault says.

Newsom, seeking federal funds for L.A. wildfire recovery, is denied meeting with key Trump officials

Gov. Gavin Newsom kept an unusually low profile as he swung through the nation's capital this week, holding meetings with a handful of lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Friday as he renewed calls for billions in federal aid for recovery and rebuilding after the Los Angeles fires.

FEMA rejects meeting with Newsom during low-profile push for L.A. fire funding

Gov. Gavin Newsom kept an unusually low profile as he swung through the nation's capital this week, holding meetings with a handful of lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Friday as he renewed calls for billions in federal aid for recovery and rebuilding after the Los Angeles fires.

Amid strained ties between India and U.S., Modi and Putin are full of praise for each other

A summit between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin that tackled a trade imbalance and pushed to deepen defence ties between the two countries was also steeped in symbolism.

Woman convicted of killing retired nurse to get cash for child's cheerleading camp

A mother of two was found guilty of killing a retired nurse in a Rolling Hills Estate mall parking lot as part of a robbery to pay for her daughter's cheerleading trip to Florida.

Rich New Yorkers Threaten to Leave. Then They Find Out How Hard That Is.

Tax accountants and lawyers detail the arduous process wealthy New Yorkers would have to face to avoid paying New York State and city taxes.

Renowned Toronto-born architect Frank Gehry dead at 96

Toronto-born architect Frank Gehry, whose works included the 2008 redesign of the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, has died. 

U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether Trump's birthright citizenship order violates Constitution

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Friday to take up the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's order on birthright citizenship declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

Frank Gehry, masterful architect who transformed L.A.'s urban landscape, dies at 96

Frank Gehry, known for ebullient cultural buildings like Disney Hall who helped invigorate the field of architecture at a moribund time, has died at 96.

Elon Musk's X slapped with €120M fine by EU regulator for breaching content rules

Elon Musk's social media company X was fined 120 million euros ($193.3 million Cdn) by EU tech regulators on Friday for breaching online content rules, the first sanction under landmark legislation that once again drew criticism from the U.S. government.

Mamdani Woos Wealthy Donors Alongside Grassroots Givers for Transition

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has turned to crypto kings, movie stars and an oil heir, among others, to help reach his $4 million goal to fund his transition and Jan. 1 inauguration.

‘A Christmas Carol’ Review: A Gentle Interpretation of a Classic

This production, which retains many of the charms of its 2019 Broadway staging, has lost some of its necessary darkness.

Two people killed, another injured in Pacific Coast Highway crash

Two people were killed and another person was injured in a crash on Pacific Coast Highway on Thursday evening, according to authorities.

Man, 20, charged in London, Ont., frat party fire that injured sorority sisters during beer Olympics

A young man has been charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm after a fire at a frat party near Western University that injured five sorority sisters, including two seriously, late Tuesday night.

Ex-D.E.A. Agent Charged With Agreeing to Launder Millions for Cartel

The former agent, Paul Campo, laundered money for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel in Mexico, according to an indictment unsealed on Friday.

NHL announces outdoor game in Winnipeg with Jets vs. Canadiens then deletes it

The NHL's Heritage Classic outdoor game is back, and it's returning to Winnipeg. We think.

FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors to monitor blood glucose recalled following ties to 7 deaths

Some FreeStyle Libre 3 plus glucose monitor sensors may provide incorrect low glucose readings, Health Canada says in an alert. The recalled sensors have been linked to injuries and even deaths elsewhere in the world.

Law society suspends licence of Deepak Paradkar, Ontario lawyer tied to alleged drug lord Ryan Wedding

The Law Society of Ontario has suspended the licence of Deepak Paradkar, one of seven Canadians arrested in connection with alleged drug lord Ryan Wedding’s cocaine smuggling ring.

RFK Jr.-appointed panel removes universal hepatitis B vaccine recommendations for U.S. infants

A panel of advisers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has voted to remove the longstanding recommendation to universally vaccinate American infants against hepatitis B.

IN PHOTOS | See final supermoon of 2025

Stargazers were treated to a spectacular sight on Thursday evening as a supermoon, the last one of 2025, lit up the night sky.

Canadian economy has held up better than expected during trade shock, says IMF

A new report by the International Monetary Fund says the Canadian economy has held up better than expected under the trade shock from U.S. tariffs.

Glyphosate herbicide safety study retracted 25 years after publication

An influential research article that claimed a popular weed-killer was safe has been retracted 25 years after it was published, prompting environmental groups in Canada to ask the federal government to review the science on glyphosate use.

Decades-old study on common weed killer retracted after journal editor says Monsanto may have helped write it

An influential research article that claimed a popular weed-killer was safe has been retracted 25 years after it was published, prompting environmental groups in Canada to ask the federal government to review the science on glyphosate use.

Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney says recall legislation being misused

The architect of Alberta's politician recall legislation says it was never meant to be used as a political weapon, but as an "ultimate tool of accountability" if a politician engages in illegal or unethical behaviour.

'Oh no, not again': B.C. family sees 4 crashes into backyard in 3 years

Kaleden, B.C., resident Brent Burton is asking government to fix a bend in Highway 97, after four vehicles have crashed and ended up in his backyard over three years.

Canada's unemployment rate fell to 6.5% in November

Canada's economy gained 54,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate dropped to 6.5 per cent from the previous month's 6.9 per cent rate, Statistics Canada said on Friday.

Canada's unemployment rate fell to 6.5% in November, a steep drop from previous month

Canada's economy gained 54,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate dropped to 6.5 per cent from the previous month's 6.9 per cent rate, Statistics Canada said on Friday.

Cloudflare investigating early outage that took down LinkedIn, Zoom

Internet infrastructure company Cloudflare on Friday said it was investigating an outage that took place in the morning that brought down several global websites, including LinkedIn and Zoom, the second such crash to affect the company in less than three weeks.

Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $72B US

Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros Discovery's TV and film studios and streaming division for $72 billion US, a deal that would hand control of one of Hollywood's most prized and oldest assets to the streaming pioneer that has upended the media industry.

U.S. Supreme Court paves way for midterm redistricting in Texas in win for Trump, Republicans

The U.S. Supreme Court revived on Thursday a redrawn Texas electoral map designed to add more Republicans to the U.S. House of Representatives, boosting President Donald Trump's quest for his party to keep control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.

Worst bird-flu season in years hits Alberta’s poultry farmers

A mild fall and long migration is being blamed for increasing numbers of poultry farms coming under orders to contain the spread of highly infectious bird flu. One turkey producer in Alberta is preparing to restart operations after his third such outbreak in four years.

'A bit like poker': California's wet winter brings La Niña, El Niño confusion

Everyone in Southern California knows La Niña winters are typically dry. Yet this year has seen an unusual, surprisingly wet start to the rainy season. What gives?

Arellano: A Latino mom, daughter debate Trump: "ICE … would've netted Grandma"

Split on Trump, this family provides a glimpse of how Latino politics have evolved over the decades as well as the power of patience with those you love.

'A bit like poker,' California's wet winter brings La Niña/El Niño confusion

Everyone in Southern California knows La Niña winters are typically dry. Yet this year has seen an unusual, surprisingly wet start to the rainy season. What gives?

Robert Docter, L.A. schools leader who opposed spanking, fought for integration, dies at 97

Robert L. Docter, former L.A. school board president, supported integration through busing in the 1970s, which cost him reelection in the San Fernando Valley.

Salvaged chimneys from the Palisades fire are a tangible memorial to L.A.'s unspeakable loss

To help the public process the January wildfires, artist Evan Hall created a memorial made of salvaged chimneys from destroyed homes.

Arellano: Trump has this Latino mother and daughter divided. But the silent treatment won't do

Split on Trump, this family provides a glimpse of how Latino politics have evolved over the decades as well as the power of patience with those you love.

To protect underage farmworkers, California expands oversight of field conditions

State agencies say they will join forces to crack down on child labor violations after an investigation reveals breakdowns in enforcement.

A LaGuardia Terminal That Recalls the Glory Days of Air Travel

Aviation buffs want to be sure that Marine Air Terminal, an Art Deco landmark, will be protected.

After ‘Working Girl,’ Can Christopher Ashley Bring His Sunshine to New York?

Before returning to New York to lead Roundabout, Christopher Ashley is concluding his 18-year tenure at La Jolla Playhouse with the new musical “Working Girl.”

After being scammed by fake holiday market, the real organizers stepped up to help

A small business owner in Mount Pearl says she was the victim of a scam, and is warning others ahead of the holidays.

After she was scammed by a fake holiday market, the real organizers stepped up to help

A small business owner in Mount Pearl says she was the victim of a scam, and is warning others ahead of the holidays.

The Vatican held this Inuvialuit kayak for 100 years. Now it’s coming home

Investors fear an AI bubble. What about computer scientists?

TikTok says new 'wellness' features can help build healthy habits. Should we be using apps for that?

TikTok has introduced new features to build healthy habits for teens, including breathing exercises, soothing sounds and an affirmation journal. But while TikTok is pitching its new wellness features as a win for teens' mental health, critics fear it's a further push toward tech apps monopolizing our downtime to collect ever more data.

Police find 'I hate my child' search made on couple's device 2 days before boy, 12, died

The first-degree murder trial of Brandy Cooney and Becky Hamber in Milton, Ont., heard texts in which the women questioned whether a boy in their care might be dying a month before his death in December 2022.

Merrily We Roll Along was Sondheim's biggest failure. Now it's a feature film triumph

Stephen Sondheim's 1981 musical Merrily We Roll Along was an abysmal failure that closed almost as soon as it opened. Now a Tony-winning revival has it headed to potential box-office success.

Milan's hockey rink still isn't ready. Will NHL players skip another Winter Olympics?

Will the National Hockey League pull its players from the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy? It's an open question since the Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, on the outskirts of Milan, is still under construction.

Rich New Yorkers Are Again Threatening to Leave. Here’s Why They Don’t.

Tax accountants and lawyers detail the arduous process wealthy New Yorkers would have to face to avoid paying New York State and city taxes.

Jon Slavet, tech entrepreneur and Republican, announces run for governor

Republican Jon Slavet, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, announced Thursday that he was joining the crowded field of candidates running for governor next year to replace termed-out Gov.

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, known for 'Mortal Kombat' and decades of villain roles, dies at 75

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the Japanese American actor and martial artist known for his roles in the "Mortal Kombat" films, "License to Kill and "The Man in the High Castle," died Thursday at age 75.

Porn advertisers target California secretary of state's website

California's secretary of state's website is tied to pornographic links.

Somali communities say ‘people feel insecure and live in fear’ after Trump's tirade

Many people in the Somali community say they feel fearful and angry in the aftermath of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tirade against Somali communities in Minnesota.

Death toll from flooding in Southeast Asia surpasses 1,500, calls to fight deforestation increase

The death toll from last week's catastrophic floods and landslides in parts of Asia surged past 1,500 on Thursday as rescue teams raced to reach survivors and hundreds of people remained unaccounted for across the region.

At Issue | What if Trump blows up the CUSMA trade deal?

At Issue this week: U.S. President Donald Trump dials up trade uncertainty, suggesting he could pull out of CUSMA/USMCA early. Mark Miller returns to cabinet and quickly rubs Quebec’s premier the wrong way with his french language comments. Plus, B.C. Conservatives boot leader John Rustad.

Hate crimes in L.A. County 'continue at record levels,' new report finds

The L.A. County Commission on Human Relations said there were 1,355 reported hate crime victims in the county during 2024, a mere 1% decrease from the prior year.

Where Is Jacob? His Mother Won’t Say, and the Police Cannot Find Him.

Jacob Pritchett, 11, has been missing for months. A judge has said his mother must remain at Rikers Island until she reveals his whereabouts.

Grand Jury Said to Decline to Reindict Letitia James

After a judge dismissed the Trump administration’s first attempt to indict the attorney general of New York State, a new grand jury effort failed, according to people familiar with the matter.

CDC committee drops hep B vaccine for all newborns over objections from health officials

A CDC advisory panel voted Friday to stop recommending the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns, potentially putting the preventative measure out of reach for millions of poor families.

CDC committee drops hep B vaccine for newborns over objections from health officials

A CDC advisory panel voted Friday to stop recommending the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, potentially putting the preventative measure out of reach for millions of poor families.

CDC poised to decide on hep B vaccine for newborns amid pressure from Trump officials

A CDC advisory panel met Thursday to debate changing the recommended birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine, potentially putting the preventative measure out of reach for millions of poor families.

Trump administration adopts plan to pump more water in California over state objections

The federal government plans to pump more water to Central Valley farmlands from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, possibly reducing available water for millions of people.

'You are a very bad minister,' Conservative immigration critic says at tense committee meeting

Immigration Minister Lena Diab sparred with her Conservative critic at a tense House of Commons committee meeting Thursday as the two disagreed on everything from immigration levels and deporting non-citizen criminals to what kind of salad they prefer.

Metro votes to approve Dodger Stadium gondola project despite protests

Despite eventually allowing protestors to voice their opposition to the Dodger Stadium gondola project, Metro certifies a revised environmental impact report.

In Altadena bear country, homeowner struggles to evict 550-pound unwanted tenant

The bear that squeezed through a small opening and made himself at home is tagged by wildlife officials as 2120 and has been trapped and moved from Altadena before.

This 550-pound unwanted tenant is the new face of Altadena's bear invasion

The bear that squeezed through a small opening and made himself at home is tagged by wildlife officials as 2120 and has been trapped and moved from Altadena before.

N.Y.P.D. Officers Who Killed Win Rozario Won’t Be Charged

Win Rozario, who had called 911 in distress, was holding scissors when two police officers shot him. The New York attorney general said it was unlikely the officers would be convicted.

SoCal 70-year-old filmed himself killing a homeless man. But his case ends in a mistrial

Craig Sumner Elliot was charged with involuntary manslaughter after he recorded himself fatally shooting a homeless man. The jury could not reach a unanimous verdict in his trial this week.

FIFA World Cup 2026: How the draw played out, from the matchups to the politics

FIFA World Cup 2026: Draw selection kicks off after star-studded ceremony in D.C.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Canada will face Qatar, Switzerland and winner of Playoff A

FIFA World Cup 2026: Canada will face Qatar, Switzerland and winner of European playoff

FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Find out who Canada will face in the opening group stage

Today is the FIFA World Cup draw. Here's how it works

Calgary-Banff rail idea submitted to Major Projects Office

A proposal for a hydrogen-powered passenger rail connecting Calgary and Banff has been submitted to the federal government in the hopes of having it fast-tracked.

Former national chief says AFN lawsuit to move ahead, settlement talks 'stonewalled'

He spent his career documenting collective trauma. Grassy Narrows was one of his toughest cases

Kai T. Erikson, Yale sociologist who dedicated his career to documenting the collective trauma faced by communities in the wake of unimaginable disasters, has died at the age of 94. In the late '70s, he spent time collecting the stories of people on Grassy Narrows First Nation suffering from the impacts of mercury poisoning.

Federal investigation of Democratic consultants in Sacramento nets guilty plea

Sacramento lobbyist Greg Campbell pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiracy charges tied to a federal investigation of Democratic political operatives.