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Late goals by Hintz make Jets wince, as Dallas wins 3-2 in overtime
23 Oct 2026
The Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 Thursday night, as Roope Hintz scored the tying goal late in the third period, then added the game-winner in overtime.
Late goals by Hintz make Jets wince, as Dallas wins 3-2 in overtime
23 Oct 2026
The Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 Thursday night, as Roope Hintz scored the tying goal late in the third period, then added the game-winner in overtime.
Advance voting for B.C. provincial election down 11% compared to 2024: officials
23 Oct 2026
Elections B.C. says advance voting turnout for the provincial election this year was down 11 per cent compared to 2024.
A closer look at Courtenay-Comox, one of B.C.’s tightest election races
23 Oct 2026
Vancouver Island's Courtenay-Comox is one of the ridings people are keeping a close eye on. B.C. Conservatives Leader Lorne Doerkson and NDP Leader David Eby have both visited the region in the last few weeks.
The haunting call of Canada's common loon is becoming less common amid widespread declines, study suggests
23 Oct 2026
A new study published Thursday in the journal FACETS reveals severe declines in loon chick populations across North America over the past three decades or more.
Historic moment as Quebec Conservatives sworn in for 1st time in 91 years
23 Oct 2026
Éric Duhaime’s victory in the Bellechasse riding marked the first time since 1935 that a Conservative politician was sworn into the Quebec legislature running directly under the party’s banner. The Co
Olivia Chow, Brad Bradford face off in last debate before election day
23 Oct 2026
The two top candidates vying to be mayor of Toronto debated one last time before voters head to the polls on election day.
Toronto police suspend Crime Stoppers partnership after data breach
23 Oct 2026
The Canadian Crime Stoppers data breach could have huge ramifications in Toronto. The Toronto Police Service has temporarily suspended its use of Crime Stoppers, and as Greg Ross reports, there are co
Klein raises concerns about bylaw contract that Gillingham says he referred to city auditor
23 Oct 2026
The City of Winnipeg auditor is reviewing a contract awarded to an American company hired to conduct a comprehensive rewrite of the city’s zoning by-law, according to the incumbent mayoral candidate.
Prince Albert soldier killed in fire was living his childhood dream with military
23 Oct 2026
Farrell, 23, died along with three other soldiers Saturday when a grass fire grew out of control during a training exercise on a range at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright.
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