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The numbers don't lie where Kirby Dach is concerned — and unfortunately they paint a bleak picture. Read More

Quebec's Health Department says it will be ready to meet the expected demand for advanced applications for medical assistance in dying when it begins accepting those requests next week. Read More

A woman was fatally stabbed at an Uplands Drive park Thursday morning, police said. Read More

The Ville-Marie Expressway (Route 136) will be completely closed eastbound for the second weekend in a row. The La Fontaine Tunnel will be closed overnights, and there are disruptions on Highway 40 and at the Mercier Bridge. Here are the details: Read More

When it comes to the federal government’s proposed designs for replacing the Alexandra Bridge, consider me impressed by all three — but also struck by the stark contrast between these enthralling visions of our transportation future and the mess we’re mired in today. Read More

Because goblins, ghouls, ghosts and other creepy apparitions are omnipresent at Halloween, the books below could serve as a timely treat — one that’s sugar-free and won’t rot your child’s teeth.  Read More

After getting pounded 7-2 by the New York Rangers Tuesday night at the Bell Centre, the Canadiens had a 2-4-1 record and were in last place in the Atlantic Division. The Canadiens now look like they're more in the mix to get the No. 1 overall pick at next year's NHL Draft. Read More

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has no intention of stepping down as the leader of the Liberal party by next week. Read More

OTTAWA — The NDP is taking aim at the Conservatives on abortion by putting forward a motion to push back against what it calls a “creep” of legislation, petitions and threats aimed at reducing access to abortion. Read More

Federal employees in Ottawa produced 25 per cent fewer emissions when they worked remotely compared to those who were working in the office full time, a new study suggests, in research that comes as a major public sector union continues to push back on the government mandating more in-office work.  

The Port of Montreal will be the site of a one-day strike by longshore workers on Sunday as contract talks continue to lag. But unlike  previous work stoppages, Sunday's walkout is expected to be felt at all four of the installation's terminals. Read More

A southwestern Ontario chemical plant under government orders to reduce emissions in the wake of health complaints by members of Aamjiwnaang First Nation will be decommissioned earlier than planned. INEOS Stryolution previously said it would permanently close the plant before June 2026, but hadn't ruled out restarting operations before that date. 

This story contains details some readers may find disturbing. Read More

A Sikh organization has identified the 19-year-old woman who died at a Halifax Walmart and says her mother — a co-worker at the store — was the one who discovered the body.

A 22-year-old man has died following a collision between a tractor-trailer and a car on Highway 7 on Wednesday afternoon. Read More

Vincent Marissal, Québec solidaire MNA for the Montreal riding of Rosemont, told reporters on Thursday he's flattered his name is making the rounds as a possible mayoral candidate and successor to Valérie Plante, and he didn't completely shut the door to it happening. Read More

A judge has granted creditor protection to Mizrahi Development Group, the company behind a "landmark" condo tower in Wellington West, as the developer struggles to complete its luxury 1451 Wellington St. W high rise. Read More

The Maritime Sikh Society says both the victim and her mother were employees at the Walmart in Halifax. The mother remains in shock, the organization says.

Cineplex has filed an appeal of a record $38.9-million fine for deceptive marketing practices imposed against it by the Competition Tribunal.

The provincial government also brought in a dispute inquiry board last month when support workers at public and Catholic schools in Fort McMurray were poised to strike.