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'A blessing from Allah': Manitoba Islamic Association set to open new education centre
15 Nov 2026
The Manitoba Islamic Association Institute of Knowledge and Community Centre will soon welcome students and community members in a building that once housed the Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology.
Wet, windy weather not yet finished with B.C.'s South Coast
15 Nov 2026
Yet another in a series of systems is forecast to batter the region on Saturday, triggering multiple yellow warnings from Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Premier says Quebec ready to vote independently from Canada for Francophonie leadership
15 Nov 2026
Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon is in Cambodia to attend a summit of the international body of French-speaking states and governments. Quebec, Canada and New Brunswick all have the right to vo
Andreescu wins Cundinamarca Open for 3rd WTA 125 title in past month
15 Nov 2026
Canada's Bianca Andreescu defeated American Elizabeth Mandlik 6-3, 6-3 to win the Cundinamarca Open title on Saturday in Sopo, Colombia.
4 charged in connection with death of 28-year-old man in Maple Ridge, B.C., earlier this year
15 Nov 2026
Four people were charged Saturday in connection with the death of a 28-year-old Maple Ridge, B.C., man earlier this year.
Stranded B.C. flyers out thousands amid flight cancellations due to Friday's ground stop
15 Nov 2026
Some frustrated Air Canada passengers say spotty communication and a lack of rebooking help has left them paying thousands out of pocket amid widespread flight cancellations due to the FAA-ordered ground stop Friday.
Mike Morrice — the only candidate on the ballot — wins Green Party leadership with 96.6% of vote
15 Nov 2026
The Green Party of Canada enters a new era with former MP Mike Morrice taking over the political party's top job.
AFC Toronto beats Montreal Roses to win 1st NSL title
15 Nov 2026
Olivia Chisholm's first half goal allowed AFC Toronto to capture their first Diana B. Matheson Cup with a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Roses Saturday afternoon at TD Place in Ottawa.
ElderDog P.E.I. seeks foster families as demand for services grows
15 Nov 2026
An Island non-profit organization is looking for homes that are willing to welcome and care for older dogs following increased demand for their services.
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