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Cities look to copy Montreal's ban of right turns on red, but safety data lacking

Cities look to copy Montreal's ban of right turns on red, but safety data lacking

MONTREAL — In an effort to prevent pedestrian and cyclist deaths, more North American cities are contemplating imitating Montreal by banning drivers from turning right on red lights.
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Authorities in Gaza say Rafah border crossing into Egypt to reopen as of Sunday

Authorities in Gaza say Rafah border crossing into Egypt to reopen as of Sunday

Authorities in the Gaza Strip said Saturday the Rafah land crossing between the war-torn territory and Egypt will reopen on Sunday after being closed for the two previous days as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back against growing internati
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat B.C. Lions to secure Grey Cup berth

Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat B.C. Lions to secure Grey Cup berth

WINNIPEG — Brady Oliveira rushed for 109 yards and one touchdown while Nick Hallett blocked a punt and scored to help propel the Blue Bombers to a franchise-record fourth straight Grey Cup appearance after a 24-13 victory over the B.C.
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What Canadians are saying as they mark Remembrance Day across the country

What Canadians are saying as they mark Remembrance Day across the country

Canadians filled cenotaph and memorial sites across the country to mark Remembrance Day and pay tribute to soldiers who served Canada, both in active combat and peacekeeping or crisis management roles.
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Thousands gather for Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country

Thousands gather for Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country

Canadians gathered with heads bowed for sombre Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country on Saturday at a time when wars rage in Ukraine and the Gaza Strip and peace seems far off for many.
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Mental health app for Canadian veterans named after Saskatchewan mass stabbing victim

Mental health app for Canadian veterans named after Saskatchewan mass stabbing victim

Earl Burns was a veteran of the Canadian military who tried to protect his family and Saskatchewan community of James Smith Cree Nation until his very last breath. A non-profit app in the works has been named in his honour.
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'Support students': Some teachers say they won't follow Saskatchewan's pronoun law

'Support students': Some teachers say they won't follow Saskatchewan's pronoun law

REGINA — Alex Schmidt says she knows she may face consequences for not following the province's pronoun law, but it's a risk she's willing to take.
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China ambassador seeks 'rational' relations, trade boost by 'reserving differences'

China ambassador seeks 'rational' relations, trade boost by 'reserving differences'

OTTAWA — China's ambassador to Canada says Ottawa's allegations of foreign interference in Canadian elections are hurting economic ties — but he insists his country isn't punishing Canada.
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One person is in custody after New Brunswick RCMP issue alert for armed suspect

One person is in custody after New Brunswick RCMP issue alert for armed suspect

New Brunswick RCMP say one person is in custody after issuing an alert for an armed suspect in the town of Sussex. RCMP say the person was arrested in connection with a firearms incident. The original alert was issued at 1:53 a.m.
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Montreal Jewish, Muslim communities describe anxiety amid rising tensions tied to war

Montreal Jewish, Muslim communities describe anxiety amid rising tensions tied to war

MONTREAL — Hateful acts targeting Jews and Muslims in Montreal since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war are prompting anxiety but also some defiance among community members.
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