Canadian woman accused of joining ISIS was ‘brainwashed,’ former friend testifies
At Canada's first trial of a woman accused of living under ISIS in Syria, a witness described Ammara Amjad's descent into extremism.
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Politics & Government
Multiple bears may be linked to B.C. attack that killed mother and daughter
The Conservation Officer Service says it’s ‘not yet clear if more than one bear was involved,’ and any bears captured in the area will be assessed
23 arrested, 90 charges laid after York Regional Police seize $7.5M in drugs
Investigators allege a group involved in the production, trafficking and exportation of illicit cannabis sourced illicit marijuana from across Ontario.
World leaders who sparred with Trump react to Republican election rout
World leaders who have sparred with the “America first” U.S. President Donald Trump greeted the rout of his Republican Party in the U.S. midterm elections with a measure of relief.
Here’s how Trump and Republicans lost the U.S. midterms: AP poll
The president’s failure to deliver on key promises, including taming inflation, weighed on his fellow Republicans in Tuesday’s midterm elections for the House and the Senate.
Business & Economy
Auto sales see fifth consecutive rise despite economic headwinds: DesRosiers
DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says auto sales in October were up from a year ago, marking the fifth consecutive month of sales gains.
Quebec to launch diplomatic offensive in U.S. after midterms, premier says
Quebec Premier Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says his government will launch a diplomatic offensive south of the border following the U.S. midterm elections.
U.S. VP JD Vance says Iran war is ‘the reason we lost’ midterms
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance said Wednesday that the Iran war had doomed Republicans in the midterm elections, moving to distance himself from the unpopular conflict ahead of a possible 2028 White...
Beijing, Ottawa agree to extend deal on canola, Chinese steel access to late 2028
Beijing and Ottawa are extending an agreement to provide Chinese market access to Canadian imports and Canadian market access for Chinese steel and aluminum.
Iran’s leaders say midterm results show U.S. voters have rejected Trump’s war
Iranians on Wednesday struck a defiant tone, celebrating U.S. voters’ rebuke of President Donald Trump in the midterm elections while many in the Middle East waited to see how the results could...
Technology & Innovation
Canada is creating more startups, but fewer are raising pre-seed capital: report
The country is on track for more company creation in 2026 than 2025. AI could be a factor. The post Canada is creating more startups, but fewer are raising pre-seed capital: report first appeared on...
How TD is building the intelligent front door to modern banking for clients
Bank behind JD Power’s #1 banking app for customer satisfaction invests in AI, digital banking, and tech talent. The post How TD is building the intelligent front door to modern banking for clients...