Canada

Accessibility gaps remain 40 years after historic tour, says Rick Hansen

OTTAWA — In 1985, Canadian athlete and activist Rick Hansen embarked on a historic world tour, wheeling more than 40,000 kilometres across 34 countries to promote inclusion and tackle barriers for people with disabilities.

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Spy watchdog flags privacy risk from military's online intelligence activities

OTTAWA — A national spy watchdog report says the military's policy on the collection of information about Canadians doesn't sufficiently address the privacy risks posed by online searches.

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From home kitchens to store shelves, Diwali finds a wider audience in Canada

On her first Diwali in Canada, Harminder Grewal made kheer, said a prayer and thought about her family in India. She had arrived as a new bride in August 1975. When the Festival of Lights came around,...

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Canadian Tire putting $200 million into opening, revamping Mark's stores

TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. is hoping to "reinvent" Mark's by pouring $200 million into opening and refreshing more of the apparel retailer's stores.

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Ex-bank worker found guilty after viewing Carney's data, opening fraudulent accounts

OTTAWA — A former Royal Bank of Canada employee has been found guilty of three criminal charges after opening fraudulent accounts and viewing the personal banking information of Prime Minister Mark Carney.

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More intense U.S. trade negotiations have started, Carney says

ST JOHN'S — Prime Minister Mark Carney says "more intense" trade negotiations with the United States have already begun, following his call with President Donald Trump last weekend.

November 3, 2026 6:55 pm AST AST

Mexico, Caribbean and Central America top vacation destinations for Canadians: poll

Nearly half of Canadians are planning to take a vacation over the next six months, with Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean leading the list of destinations, according to a new poll. The Canada...

November 3, 2026 6:17 pm AST AST

Head of UN relief praises Canada, calls for accountability in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan

The United Nations' global head of humanitarian issues is praising Canada for helping the world's most vulnerable even as he calls for accountability for the wars driving suffering worldwide. "Canada...

November 3, 2026 4:17 pm AST AST

Carney says Russia will not be allowed to compete at world juniors in Alberta

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Russia will not be allowed to compete at next month's world junior hockey championship in Alberta. Carney, speaking in Antigua at the Commonwealth Summit, said Russian...

November 3, 2026 6:26 pm AST AST

No injuries after military chopper damaged in night landing on Canadian navy ship

Defence officials say there were no injuries after a military helicopter was seriously damaged during a night flight landing on a Canadian navy frigate.

November 3, 2026 6:32 am AST AST