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Last updated: September 25, 2026 6:00 AM local time. This page links to original publishers and official sources. It does not republish full articles.

BC Headlines

BC Headlines

Global BC · 2026-09-25

Elenore Sturko’s roller-coaster political ride lands her as leader of CentreBC

Sturko said she and other CentreBC legislators met with their short-lived leader, Peter Milobar, who told them of an offer to bring them back to the Conservatives.

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National

National

Global Canada · 2026-09-25

Application period for mail-in Alberta referendum ballots ending, 673K requested

Elections Alberta says it will stop accepting applications as of midnight and that mail-in ballots must be returned by Oct. 16 at 5 p.m.

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National

Global Canada · 2026-09-25

MapQuest GM goes where his app says: Lake Ontario

When MapQuest's general manager woke up in Toronto on Thursday morning, the Texan visiting for a conference knew he couldn't leave without visiting one place.

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National

National Post · 2026-09-25

Cook This: 3 recipes from Mary’s Comfort Classics, including pickle dip

Mary Berg proves she can spin pretty much any recipe into a comfort recipe

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National

The Hub Canada · 2026-09-25

Parliament Today: Strong Borders Act returns to second reading

The post Parliament Today: Strong Borders Act returns to second reading appeared first on The Hub .

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National

Global Canada · 2026-09-25

As referendum looms, 70% of Albertans want province to remain in Canada

Ipsos found a strong majority (76 per cent) of Albertans are aware there are several questions in the upcoming referendum, and 62 per cent plan to vote on all 10 questions.

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National

National Post · 2026-09-25

Winnipeg judge grants Iranian voyeur a conditional discharge to avoid deportation

'I am persuaded that it is in the public interest that he be able to move forward without a criminal record, so that he can continue being a contributing member to Canadian society,' said the judge

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National

National Post · 2026-09-25

Cook This: 3 recipes from Weeknight Vegetarian, including polenta chips with saucy chickpeas

Joe Woodhouse shows how to help out your future self by cooking from scratch

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National

National Post · 2026-09-25

Michael Higgins: Canada’s unimaginative media can’t get enough of these academics

Reporters keep returning to the same well over and over

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Politics

Politics

National Post · 2026-09-25

FIRST READING: Mark Carney’s left-wing enemies

Groups that never really plagued Justin Trudeau are now coming for his successor

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Politics

CBC Canada · 2026-09-25

Mamdani's populist style is all over the Toronto election race

Zohran Mamdani's 2025 mayoral campaign put a spotlight on cost of living issues and was characterized by colourful messaging, snappy social media videos and a where-there’s-a-will-there’s-a-way approach to making changes in New York — tactics many candidates…

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Politics

CBC British Columbia · 2026-09-25

1.2M British Columbians have no family doctor — even as B.C. NDP touts successes

The NDP says its policies have connected a million people across B.C. to a family doctor. So why are so many still struggling to find one?

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Politics

The Hub Canada · 2026-09-25

PBO says Ottawa will miss operating budget target 2 years behind Carney’s claim

Parliamentary Budget Officer Annette Ryan reported Thursday that Ottawa is not on track to balance its operating budget until 2029-30, a year past the 2028-29 target and two years later than Prime Minister Mark Carney claimed at the Canada Investment Summit…

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Politics

National Post · 2026-09-25

Avi Benlolo: Carney doles out cash to Palestinians. Canadians ask ‘what about us’?

It is widely suspected that Palestinian leaders have enriched themselves and their families. Meanwhile, Canadians are suffering

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Politics

National Post · 2026-09-25

Iddo Moed: The hero of Belleville represents what Canada should stand for

The prime minister could learn a thing or two from Const. Jeff Smith

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Politics

CityNews Vancouver · 2026-09-25

Labour bill will test limits of Ottawa’s power to quash strikes: experts

OTTAWA — Labour experts say the Liberal government's latest major legislative push will test the limits of Ottawa's power to intervene in collective bargaining when economic interests are at stake.

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Politics

CBC Canada · 2026-09-25

Feds disclose more details on Trump admin request to delay Gordie Howe bridge opening

The Canadian government has disclosed a handful of fresh details around the delays in opening the Gordie Howe International Bridge, as well as some information related to the cost to build the sprawling span connecting Ontario and Michigan.

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Finance & Taxes

Finance & Taxes

The Hub Canada · 2026-09-25

StatsCan reports slowest population growth since Second World War as immigration cuts take hold

Statistics Canada reported Wednesday that the country added just 189,425 people in the year to July 1, 2026, a 0. The post StatsCan reports slowest population growth since Second World War as immigration cuts take hold appeared first on The Hub .

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Crime & Courts

Crime & Courts

National Post · 2026-09-25

Terry Newman: Concordia handbook teaches students to hate Canada, the West, police….

Its manifesto tells students that the university serves the "extracative settler colonial project of so-called Canada"

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Crime & Courts

The Hub Canada · 2026-09-25

RCMP commissioner tells committee his mandate is 750 officers, not the 1,000 ministers cite

The post RCMP commissioner tells committee his mandate is 750 officers, not the 1,000 ministers cite appeared first on The Hub .

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Crime & Courts

CityNews Vancouver · 2026-09-25

Ex-RCMP intelligence official convicted in secrets case has been granted day parole

OTTAWA — A former RCMP intelligence official convicted of breaching Canada's secrets law has been granted day parole to help him prepare for his full return to society, including possible employment as an electrical worker.

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Medical & Health

Medical & Health

National Post · 2026-09-25

How a medical drone pilot program aims to help residents in rural Ontario with medical emergencies

The program has been designed to support Bolton, Ontario residents during the crucial moments before paramedics arrive

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Sports & FIFA

Sports & FIFA

Sportsnet · 2026-09-25

Five reasons to be pessimistic about Raptors entering 2026-27 season

There is plenty of hype surrounding the Raptors thanks to the acquisition of Kawhi Leonard. However, there are still concerns with this roster, writes Michael Grange.

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Sports & FIFA

Sportsnet · 2026-09-25

UFC Fight Night betting preview: will Perez vs. Dumont end quickly?

UFC betting analyst Lou Finocchiaro joins VSiN By The Books to preview the upcoming UFC Fight Night, featuring four new fighters looking to join the UFC in the main card, including a much anticipated fight between Norma Dumont and Ailin Perez.

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Sports & FIFA

Sportsnet · 2026-09-25

32 Thoughts Podcast: Don’t tuck your shirt in

Source-linked headline brief.

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Sports & FIFA

Sportsnet · 2026-09-25

Canada’s Leylah Fernandez upsets Mirra Andreeva at Singapore Open

Source-linked headline brief.

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Sports & FIFA

Sportsnet · 2026-09-25

‘It’s emotional to think about’: George Springer faces end of Blue Jays deal

After the final series against the visiting Reds this weekend, George Springer’s six-year deal with the Blue Jays will expire. Regardless of what comes next, Springer and many of his teammates always will cherish his time in Toronto.

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Sports & FIFA

Sportsnet · 2026-09-25

Salary cap expected to substantially increase for 2028-29

The NHL gave its first estimate for the 2028-29 salary cap at this week’s Board of Governors meeting, and according to multiple sources, it’s a whopper, reports Elliotte Friedman.

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Sports & FIFA

Sportsnet · 2026-09-25

Around the CFL: Why Quebec City makes sense for 10th team

It is a long way from a potential opening kickoff in Quebec City, but the CFL finally might have the right location and ownership group for a much-needed 10th team. Mike Koreen explains why it makes sense.

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AI

AI

MIT Technology Review AI · 2026-09-25

The Download: the Pentagon’s AI-powered lie detector and young organ limits

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The Pentagon wants $30 million to build an AI-powered lie detector The US government wants to spend $30.3 million over…

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AI

MIT Technology Review AI · 2026-09-25

The Pentagon wants $30 million to build an AI-powered lie detector

The US government wants to spend $30.3 million over the next five years on an improved form of lie detector, according to a Department of Defense budget request. The program, called Polygraph+ or Polygraph Next, will focus on scoring algorithms that use…

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AI

CBC Canada · 2026-09-25

AI 'slop' is dominating menus, as some restaurant owners turn to it to save time and money

Diners have taken to social media to share photos of overly-shiny sandwiches and circular shrimp, lamenting the suspected use of AI. But some in the restaurant business say it's helped them reduce costs and save time in a notoriously difficult industry.

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AI

Global BC · 2026-09-25

Report on Tumbler Ridge shooter’s ChatGPT conversations shocks B.C. attorney general

The report also says ChatGPT advised the shooter how to get around its own safeguards to obtain information about violent scenarios by framing the content as fictional.

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AI

TechCrunch AI · 2026-09-25

Lightspeed targets $250M for new India fund, focusing on early-stage AI

The venture firm is aligning its India fundraising cycle with its global funds for the first time, as it shifts to a shorter investment period.

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AI

MIT Technology Review AI · 2026-09-25

Young organs may not be a fountain of youth for recipients

Around this time last year I was attending an aging conference in Manchester, listening to a talk about fly aging, when my phone started pinging. News outlets were reporting that a hot mic had caught Russia’s and China’s leaders discussing the possibility of…

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Travel & Outdoors

Travel & Outdoors

CBC British Columbia · 2026-09-25

As wildfire season winds down, people in B.C. communities are rebuilding their lives

As wildfire season winds down, British Columbia communities affected are now shifting to recovery efforts, while those who lost home sift through ashes and attempt to rebuild their lives.

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