Marineland belugas' 'emergency rescue' has begun, leaving Niagara Falls, Ont., for U.S. aquariums

The first group of Marineland beluga whales that have been at a permanently closed theme park and zoo in Niagara Falls, Ont., have begun their journey to their new homes in the U.S. "The first wave of the rescue mission at Marineland is underway," Canada's fisheries minister said Monday.
Gordie Howe bridge to host event for local dignitaries Friday ahead of opening Monday

Local dignitaries say they have received invitations to an event this Friday related to the opening of the long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Michigan and Ontario.
Acclaimed Ontario art gallery to close for up to 3 years for redevelopment

The McMichael Canadian Art Collection will temporarily close for a landmark redevelopment led by Hariri Pontarini Architects, adding 60 per cent more space and modern facilities over the 2026–29 construction period.
Paramount, Warner must pause merger for at least two weeks, judge says

A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion US merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court.
Alberta government gives public libraries Jan. 1 deadline to comply with new restrictions

The province informed public libraries this month that they have until the start of the new year to establish new practices restricting access to library materials containing sexually explicit images to anyone 15 years old or younger, without authorization from a parent or guardian.
Meet Jimothy, the unusually round Seattle raccoon capturing hearts worldwide

A Seattle raccoon with an unusually short body nicknamed Jimothy has become an internet sensation after a video of the critter scampering across a field went viral.
Sask. Roughrider in fatal crash was driving on wrong side of divided highway: RCMP

Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Jayden Dalke was driving the wrong way on the highway with alcohol and cannabis in his vehicle before the crash that killed him and another man, RCMP say.
Alberta, Saskatchewan offer 'most compelling' case for U.S. oil supply: Hoekstra

U.S. needs to find three to four million more barrels of oil per day over the next decade, and Canada can be one of the best places to get it, says Pete Hoekstra.
TIFF turns the spotlight on Canada in its gala and special presentations

The 51st Toronto International Film Festival announced its Gala and Special Presentations lineups, which include Chris Rock’s Misty Green and Peter Farrelly’s I Play Rocky, alongside major Canadian premieres and closing-night gala Villeneuve: The Rise of a Legend.
Dinosaur skull remains found in campground belong to T. rex 'great-uncle,' Alberta study shows

The remains of a dinosaur skull found in B.C. campground belonged to a tyrannosaur that was lighter and fasterthan its more famous relative, the T. rex, say the authors of a new study.