65 m. ago Weary Malawians look to this week’s presidential election as nation grapples with an economic crisis

BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — Malawi is holding a presidential election this week as one of Africa’s poorer countries grapples with an economic crisis, food and fuel shortages — and memories of a vote six years ago that was canceled and a redo ordered because of widespread irregularities. Incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera, a former theology instructor […]

Politics

95 m. ago The spotlight on Edmonton Oilers young guns will quickly shift to battles on the big club: 9 Things

With Oilers Rookie camp now well underway and one young gun’s game under their belts, Edmonton’s pre-season has hit its stride. But on a team with back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals appearances, the kids will quickly be overshadowed by the veterans, as only one of two of the prospects will be on the big club this […]

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4 h. ago Duhaime, l’homme qui tire la politique québécoise vers le bas

Ainsi donc, Éric Duhaime, chef du Parti conservateur du Québec (PCQ), n’a pas su tirer de leçons de sa défaite dans Arthabaska.

Politics

4 h. ago Whitecaps 7, Philadelphia 0: Thomas Muller scores hat trick, clinches playoff spot

The 36-year-old Muller converted a pair of first-half penalty kicks, then added an assist and a goal from open play in the second half.

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4 h. ago There are 4 places in the GTA that cost more to live in than Toronto

When it comes to the cost of living in Canada, Toronto often takes the spotlight as one of the priciest places to call home. With its bustling downtown core, soaring condo prices, and ever-rising rent, it's no surprise many assume it tops the charts for affordability challenges, but this isn't quite the case. One would be forgiven for thinking that Toronto is the most expensive city in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), but other cities in the region regularly top the 416 in average cost of living. A recent MoneySense report reveals four cities that surpass Toronto among the most expensive places to live in the GTA, and a couple of them don't come as a huge surprise to anyone paying attention to regional home prices and the increase in living costs. Richmond HillAn aerial view of a residential street in Richmond Hill. Photo by liran finzi sokolovski/Shutterstock. According to the report, Richmond Hill leads the pack amo...

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4 h. ago Ontario Provincial Park will soon be covered in gorgeous fall colours you need to see

We may be at the tail end of summer, but you can see the first signs of fall colours poking their way through the foliage everywhere in Ontario, and Killarney Provincial Park is no different.Nestled in the La Cloche Mountains on Georgian Bay, Killarney Provincial Park boasts 645 square kilometres of vast wilderness ready for you to explore. The fall colours completely swallow the surrounding forests by early October, a mix of rusty and fiery reds, bright oranges, and warm amber hues.There are so many things to do in and around the park that you can easily make Killarney Provincial Park a fall road trip destination, but if you're strictly interested in the fall foliage, then there are two points of interest you want to check out while you're there: Granite Ridge Trail and Cranberry Bog Trail.These two trails are popular stops for those looking for picturesque views and a surefire opportunity to catch the fall colours at their best. For a less crowded optio...

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4 h. ago Haunted Halloween event to take over abandoned Target location in Toronto

Toronto is about to get a brand-new Halloween attraction taking over an already chill-inducing venue: Cloverdale Mall's abandoned Target location.This fully immersive and nightmare-inducing playground, dubbed 13 Rooms, will let you step straight into over a dozen terrifying worlds, with no two rooms being quite the same. Rooms with themes like "Deadly Dolls," "Sinister Cinema," "Pumpkin Hollow," and more will offer a variety of frights for whatever kind of scare you're craving this fall. This attraction from the team behind the Screemers haunted house franchise is designed to be an immersive cinematic experience that will live perfectly on your social media feed, with spooky photo opportunities all around. And, like Screemers' other haunted house attractions, you'll want to pay very close attention to anything that may be lurking in the corners. Each space comes to life with dra...

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6 h. ago Le CF Montréal est blanchi à domicile contre le St. Louis City SC

Le Bleu-blanc-noir n’avait pas subi la défaite à ses cinq dernières sorties en MLS.

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6 h. ago Les Capitales en finale pour une quatrième année de suite après une autre remontée spectaculaire

Après une autre spectaculaire remontée, Québec élimine Tri-City

Economics

6 h. ago Une exposition s’ouvre à Los Angeles pour les 50 ans des «Dents de la mer»

À l’été 1975 sort un thriller de requins qui redéfinit le genre et propulse le jeune Spielberg au sommet de Hollywood.

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6 h. ago 'Can't hide from where we are': Another loss for Calgary Wild FC hurts NSL playoff chances

Ugly home-turf loss to Montreal Roses drops club further back in race for post-season

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7 h. ago Mobix Labs Files Form 425 With the SEC, Announces Intention to Launch Hostile Tender Offer for Peraso; Criticizes Recent Dilutive Financing and Efforts to Restrict Shareholder Communications

IRVINE, Calif. — Mobix Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ: MOBX) (“Mobix Labs”) today announced that it has filed a Form 425 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission formally announcing its intention to commence a hostile exchange offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Peraso, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRSO) (“Peraso”). The proposed offer is expected to consist of […]

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8 h. ago Former NHLPA head Bob Goodenow, who led players through two long lockouts, dead at 72

Former NHL Players’ Association executive director Bob Goodenow, who held the post for 13 years and led players through two long work stoppages, has died. The NHLPA said in a release that Goodenow died suddenly at age 72. A cause of death was not given. Goodenow became the NHLPA’s second executive director in 1992, succeeding […]

Events

9 h. ago Why Calgary Flames prospect Jacob Battaglia believes he’s on the right path

Flames second-rounder Jacob Battaglia on his future plan: ‘I’m just very set on finishing my years in the OHL and making the jump, whenever I’m ready’

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10 h. ago Nétanyahou dit que l’élimination des dirigeants du Hamas mettrait fin à la guerre

Une visite en Israël de Marco Rubio est annoncée malgré l’attaque israélienne visant le Hamas au Qatar.

Politics

10 h. ago 'Gong show': Beer, cooler delivery disruption taps out Alberta booze retailers

Chaos plaguing a key beer and cooler distributor has left retailers' shelves sparse and out out pocket.

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10 h. ago Collision avec un poids lourd sur la 167: un jeune de 23 ans perd la vie à Chibougamau

Un jeune de 23 ans a perdu la vie à la suite d’une collision avec un véhicule lourd en début d’après-midi, sur la 167, dans le parc de Chibougamau.

Events

11 h. ago Carter Yakemchuk leads Ottawa Senators rookie to victory over Toronto Maple Leafs

The defenceman led the way in the Prospects Showdown opener with two goals and an assist.

Culture

11 h. ago B.C. ostrich farm will ask Supreme Court to stop the cull of 400 birds

The farm remains hopeful that it will get another chance to make its case.

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11 h. ago B.C. ostrich farm will ask Supreme Court of Canada to stop the cull of 400 birds

The farm remains hopeful that it will get another chance to make its case.

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