The Spectator explores some of the highlights, from the school bus driver shortage to curriculum reform, ahead of Oct. 22.

Irving Oil confirms 'major incident' at Saint John, N.B., oil refinery

Hamilton police involved in search for Joyce Caines because it’s believed she travelled through Hamilton

Expert expresses concern about refinery safety in wake of Irving blast

Wife of Meng Hongwei makes public appeal to international community to help locate her husband.

Expert expresses concern about refinery safety in wake of Irving blast

The supersized limousine that crashed and killed 20 people outside a country store failed a safety inspection last month and shouldn’t have been on the road, and the driver wasn’t properly licensed, New York’s governor said Monday.

A tropical weather system that rapidly strengthened into Hurricane Michael on Monday is likely to keep growing stronger ahead of an expected strike on Florida’s Panhandle by midweek, forecasters said.

Hamilton Bridge Centre celebrating its 20th anniversary, writes Jeff Mahoney

The death toll from a 5.9 earthquake that hit Haiti over the weekend rose to at least 15 people with 333 injured, according to updated figures released Monday by authorities, as rescue crews worked to help victims spooked by strong aftershocks.

The Burlington Food Bank raised $62,000 to fight hunger at its third annual Ride to Provide. The event on Sept. 28 at LA Fitness on Brant Street saw 120 riders cycle on indoor stationary bikes for 30 minutes each. In Burlington, one in seven families need help accessing food. To learn more about the event visit ridetoprovide.ca.

Hillary and Bill Clinton will launch a speaking tour after the 2018 midterm elections that will take them to 13 cities in the United States and Canada, according to an announcement Monday by promoter Live Nation.

City Hall talk tells of the nation’s earliest Muslims. Some escaped to Canada from slavery, some worked in fur trade

“It’s a positive indication that people feel free to come forward,” said Commodore Rebecca Patterson

Two people assessed on scene by paramedics

Irving Oil did not provide any details about the incident, saying it would release more information when it became available.

Company discovered breach in March but decided against disclosing issue

Matthew Ayre, a climate historian with the Arctic Institute of North America at the University of Calgary, and archeologist Mike Molony combined brainpower, technology and historical records to locate the Nova Zembla, which sank in 1902.

Sara Netanyahu has been charged with allegedly overspending roughly $100,000 on celebrity chefs at the prime minister’s official residence, even when there was a full-time chef on staff.

With more depressing results that suggest climate change threatens half of Canada’s songbirds with significant habitat loss, you might expect one of the new study’s authors to be downcast.

The Canadian Forces are explaining a dramatic increase in the number of sexual-assault reports last year as proof that efforts to crack down on such illicit behaviour in the military are having a positive impact — and not that there have been more actual crimes.

Provincial police say Kenora, Ontario man charged with second-degree murder

Amrit Kaur is among those asking premier-designate Francois Legault to reconsider a proposal that would apply to state employees who occupy positions of authority, including judges, police officers and teachers.

Matthew Ayre, a climate historian with the Arctic Institute of North America at the University of Calgary, and archeologist Mike Molony combined brainpower, technology and historical records to locate the Nova Zembla, which sank in 1902.

Jean Chrétien says Quebec’s political class is “trapped” in a pointless debate over a nonexistent problem: how to accommodate religious minorities.

The 33-year-old Brantford man was charged after “inappropriate messaging” reported to Norfolk OPP

Waves pounded the the Lake Ontario shoreline for two days in April. Flooding caused significant damage to Stoney Creek beach homes.

With legalization of cannabis fast approaching, it’s more important than ever for parents to know how to talk with their teens about the substance.

First Nations across the country are capitalizing on cannabis legalization — set for Oct. 17 — with plans for production plants, partnerships and investments.

The ground cherry might look at first like a purely ornamental plant. A member of the genus Physalis, it bears papery, heart-shaped husks that resemble Chinese lanterns. (The plant popularly known as the Chinese lantern is a close cousin.) Within each ground cherry casing is a small, tart, edible fruit, similar in appearance to a cherry tomato, that is sometimes sold at farmers’ markets.

Dance instructor charged after allegedly sending 'inappropriate' messages

Canada’s chief of defence staff, Gen. Jonathan Vance, says it would be “foolish” to think those with extreme right-wing and white supremacist views don’t find their way into the Armed Forces, despite pre-recruitment screening.

The $1 million prize to has been awarded to William Nordhaus of Yale University and Paul Romer of New York University.

Irving Oil confirms 'major incident' at Saint John, N.B., oil refinery

Irving Oil did not provide any details about the incident, saying it would release more information when it became available.

Ex governor general Michaelle Jean in tough spot as la Francophonie vote nears

Canadian military says doubling in sex-assault reports a sign of progress

Chretien predicts common sense will prevail in debate over religious symbols

Ontario student leaves N.S. university after alleged rapist returns to campus

Irving Oil confirms 'major incident' at Saint John, N.B., oil refinery

St. Patrick church held a blessing of the animals to coincide with the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

The company did not provide details, but numerous photos and videos posted to social media show fire and a thick plume of black smoke coming from the refinery.

Irving Oil confirms 'major incident' at Saint John, N.B., oil refinery

OPP investigating two-vehicle crash Saturday morning

Skateboarder has died following alleged hit-and-run in north Toronto

Trial told of woman's 'intense fear' alone in barracks with dozens of men

Roads where limo crash killed 20 are a menace, store says

SUV driver killed in crash with pickup truck in Brant County

It was the worst drubbing this Stoney Creek shoreline neighbourhood had seen in years.

Trans Mountain crews investigating petroleum smell in Surrey, B.C.