Trump blames Iran for attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Iran for carrying out a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the ceasefire agreement with the United States .
Home goods store Flying Tiger lands in Canada, where competition awaits

The Danish brand that sells all-things cheap and cute, like dish towels in fruit motifs, animal-shaped erasers and jewelry boxes resembling fancy sofas for low prices, opened its first Canadian store at Toronto's Eaton Centre on Friday. Experts say the brand will face competition from the likes of Miniso and Daiso — Asian entrants which also came to the Canadian market in recent years.
The 'ballista spider' builds a trap to catapult unsuspecting prey into its web

A recently discovered spider species in Australia’s tropical rainforests has stunned researchers with a hunting technique that launches prey through the air using a spring-loaded silk trap.
Ex-husband found guilty of murdering Tatjana Stefanski in B.C. Interior

Vitali Stefanski has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the 2024 death of his ex-wife, Tatjana Stefanski.
Montreal film production lab to shut down, sparking calls from filmmakers for it to be saved

A Quebec facility that houses one of North America's only laboratories capable of developing film for professional productions is being shuttered, with the owner citing declining investment in local audiovisual productions as a factor.
Calling all Janices! Drake wants to apologize by throwing you a party

If your name is Janice and you feel personally victimized by Drake’s song Janice STFU, you're in luck — provided you can show government-issued ID. Rumour has it, the Toronto-born rapper is ready to make amends with all Janices by throwing them an exclusive Janices-only apology party.
Registered sex offender pleads guilty to sexual assault of 3-year-old in Welland, Ont., other charges

Daniel Senecal was arrested on Aug. 31, 2025, after police were called to a home in Welland, Ont., for a "medical assistance call involving a child." The 26-year-old pleaded guilty this week in St. Catharines court to multiple charges.
Sherritt shutting down Alberta refinery as feed from Moa mine in Cuba runs out

Sherritt International Corp. is shutting down operations at its refinery in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., after running out of the feed inventory it receives from its Moa mine in Cuba.
10-day crackdown targets open drug use but not about 'criminalizing addiction': Winnipeg police

Winnipeg police say they have had more than 100 "interactions" and made two dozen arrests since the service ramped up patrolling in areas of the city affected by open drug use and trafficking earlier this week.
Israel drops leaflets over south Lebanon town ordering residents to leave

Israeli forces dropped leaflets over the southern Lebanese town of Mansouri on Friday ordering residents to leave, Lebanese state media reported. It was the first such order issued since the latest ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect.