Both the Crown and defence presented their closing arguments in the trial regarding a violent assault in Whitby. In July 2020 a woman was attacked and left for dead. * This article was originally published here

The owner of a Moncton-based charity said the cost of living has stretched budgets, leading to more people in need while fewer people are able to donate toys. * This article was originally published here

This comes as the number of fires at homeless encampments has increased, including an incident at an encampment near Fort York National Historic site Tuesday evening. * This article was originally published here

City officials said they will be extending the winter Bright Nights event until Jan. 6, meaning another 17,000 tickets will be released for the popular train attraction. * This article was originally published here

Police were called at around 3 p.m. Tuesday, to a location near the 2200-block of Purcells Cove Road where the remains were located. * This article was originally published here

Erin Doupe was one of six recipients recognized by Governor General Mary Simon. The winners received an individual prize of $2,500, along with a $1,000 prize for their school. * This article was originally published here

Canada's winter recreational housing market softened in 2023, with the interest rates having a 'big effect' on buyer decisions, a Royal LePage broker said. * This article was originally published here

Adoption requests came from as far away as New Zealand, but Frank the Tank, a 17-kg tortoise found wandering in a Richmond bok choy field last month, will be staying in B.C. * This article was originally published here

Around 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, an alert was sent out saying anyone accessing the water in the community should boil water for at least one minute before using it. * This article was originally published here

After a summer of record-breaking heat and unprecedented wildfires, world leaders will gather Thursday for two weeks of climate change negotiations in Dubai. * This article was originally published here

The Okanagan Mission Activity Centre was purchased by the city in 1973 and home to the Senior Centre Society ever since. * This article was originally published here

Advocates are urging senators not to broaden an exemption for Olympic athletes from the federal handgun freeze to include a wider range of sport shooters. * This article was originally published here

Greater Kelowna area residents may soon learn that putting something that is not recyclable into their recycling bin will be more difficult. * This article was originally published here

Saskatchewan RCMP are warning about an increased police presence in Tisdale. * This article was originally published here

More than 700 pro-Palestine protesters marched for several blocks in downtown Calgary on Sunday, disrupting traffic for several blocks. * This article was originally published here

The idea was sparked by the hesitancy many people have with calling the Edmonton Police Service, even as they're dealing with increased crime. * This article was originally published here

Residents of Coombs, B.C., are being advised to keep cats indoors, dogs on leashes and to not leave children unattended until the wolf-dog is trapped. * This article was originally published here

Canada plans on expanding its clean technology and electricity tax credits to biomass fuel, which is most commonly made from waste from lumber operations. * This article was originally published here

A beverage business and bar has opened in Port Coquitlam that offers the largest selection of non-alcoholic drinks in the Lower Mainland. * This article was originally published here

The South Okanagan Women In Need Society says it needs help filling 50 backpacks for those experiencing homelessness. * This article was originally published here