27 m. ago Canucks: How Arshdeep Bains remained on the roster radar for opening night

'I've taken a step in my compete and more eager and willing to be effective. I'm getting some confidence and it's showing.' — Surrey native Arshdeep Bains

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6 h. ago New York Yankees manager claps back at Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez

It's been nearly a month since Buck Martinez criticized the New York Yankees.However, his comments haven't been forgotten.When the Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros on Sept. 9, the story wasn't about the final result (a 4-3 Toronto win). What most remember from that game were Martinez's comments in the seventh inning when he found out that the Detroit Tigers were pounding the Yankees."You know, the Yankees, they're not a good team. I don't care what their record is. They have a lot of wild pitches, they make a lot of mistakes in the field, they don't run the bases very well. If they don't hit home runs, they don't have a chance to win."Well, turns out that neither the fans nor Yankees manager Aaron Boone have forgotten his comments.“Contrary to some thoughts up here, we’re a really good team," Boone told reporters on Friday.Just in case it wasn't clear who Boone was talking about, he later clarified."I know...

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7 h. ago Diallo advances via walkover over Goffin at Shanghai Masters

SHANGHAI — Gabriel Diallo of Montreal advanced to the round of 16 men’s singles at the Rolex Shanghai Masters tennis tournament with a 12-minute victory on Saturday night. Diallo was a dozen minutes into his round of 32 match against David Goffin, and ahead 3-0, when the Belgium player retired citing injury. Diallo will face […]

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20 h. ago SIMMONS: Textbook triumph by Blue Jays with big plays up and down lineup

Aaron Judge walked to the plate, based loaded, none out, sixth inning, the sold out crowd near silent and John Schneider for wanted to be sick. For the moment, anyhow. Nathan Lukes already felt sick — and it had nothing to do with the game situation. “I was under the weather already,” he said. “Just […]

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21 h. ago Guerrero shows love to Toronto Blue Jays fans after Yankee playoff beatdown

The Toronto Blue Jays hadn't won a playoff game since 2016. That changed in emphatic fashion on Saturday at Rogers Centre.Toronto jumped out to an early 2-0 lead over the New York Yankees thanks to home runs from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Alejandro Kirk. They ended the contest with a commanding 10-1 win.There was a bit of drama for the Jays in the sixth inning, as New York loaded the bases with Aaron Judge at the plate when the score was 2-1. However, Kevin Gausman struck him out, and the Jays escaped the inning, only allowing one run.Blue Jays batters took over in the seventh and eighth innings, pounding in eight more runs en route to the victory.This win was a long time coming for this Blue Jays core, and specifically, Guerrero."Every time we come here, we do it for the fans," Guerrero told Sportsnet's Hazel Mae after the game."My first homer here at home, that feels amazing."The Montreal-born slugger got the party started during his first at-bat, smash...

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24 h. ago Canada Post's latest offer 'major step backwards,' union says

The Crown Corporation's proposals Friday included compounded wage increases of 13.59 per cent over four years.

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27 h. ago GOLDSTEIN: Trump worked on Mideast peace deal while the world mouthed platitudes

The U.S. President's peace deal remains the last best hope for peace and the end of suffering on both sides

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27 h. ago NFL analyst Mark Sanchez arrested while he was hospitalized with stab wounds

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former NFL quarterback and current Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez was arrested Saturday after he was apparently stabbed in an overnight altercation in downtown Indianapolis. Sanchez, who was in Indianapolis to call Sunday’s Raiders-Colts game, was charged with battery with injury, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication — all […]

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29 h. ago Canada Post union says latest contract offer is a ‘major step backwards’

The union representing Canada Post workers says the Crown corporation is “making a mockery of the collective bargaining process” with its latest contract offers. In a statement released Friday, the union said it is disappointed with the latest offer, which it calls a “major step backwards.” “We waited 45 days for offers that are worse […]

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29 h. ago Pilates has an elitist reputation. But it didn’t start out that way

Yasmine Reed wanted a low-impact, high-intensity workout she could do after suffering a basketball ACL injury. As a travel ICU nurse during the pandemic, she discovered Pilates. It became a kind of therapy after grueling 12-hour shifts. But the more classes she took, the more she noticed who wasn’t in the room. “It was a […]

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31 h. ago Canada Post union says latest contract offer is step backwards

The union representing Canada Post workers says the Crown corporation is taking a major step backwards with its latest contract offers. In a statement released Friday, the union says it is disappointed with an offer that includes less than one it rejected in August. Canada Post tabled an offer Friday that included many terms from […]

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33 h. ago Blue Jays great Jose Bautista hoping World Series comes to Toronto

'Their hitting is amazing and also their starting pitching is very exciting,' former slugger says of this year's team

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36 h. ago Immigrant ordered deported in 2017 for ‘serious criminality’ is still in Canada

Ryan Fyfield, who used scissors to cut off an ankle monitor he was issued in the fall of 2023, has another detention review hearing slated for next week

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48 h. ago ‘It costs nothing to dial 911’: Toronto man expresses gratitude to Good Samaritan

Brijesh Patel was ignored after suffering a heart attack. A Good Samaritan who aided him says he was just doing 'what's human,' an example Patel thinks more people should follow.

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48 h. ago ‘Where’s that care?’ Group says Lapu Lapu victims need more government support

According to the Filipino BC, no level of government has committed to dedicated funding for programs and services to aid those most affected by the April 26 tragedy.

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51 h. ago San Diego Padres confront umpires in wild scene after controversial call in ninth inning

Members of the Padres were irate after controversial call at the plate in the ninth inning against the Cubs.

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54 h. ago How Scott Laughton’s injury could impact the Maple Leafs’ lineup

Forward is out on a week-to-week basis with a lower-body injury, the team announced.

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55 h. ago ‘Suffering’ Novak Djokovic battles past Marin Cilic in Shanghai opener

Novak Djokovic said he had to “fire up all engines” as he overcame a stodgy first set to reach the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Friday, beating fellow veteran Marin Cilic 7-6 (7/2), 6-4. The 38-year-old Serb is chasing a record-extending fifth title in Shanghai, where he was greeted by rapturous cheers as […]

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55 h. ago National Police Federation Calls on Political Parties to Commit to Equitable Funding for RCMP in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial election campaign gets underway, the National Police Federation (NPF) is encouraged to see public safety play a prominent role in early commitments from political parties, particularly around police resourcing. These are welcome first steps, but the NPF stresses the […]

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57 h. ago A look inside new Toronto decor shop where elegance and sustainability meet

Who says luxury can’t be sustainable?Eden Smith Home has opened its doors at 1500 Islington Ave., creating a space that unites timeless design with mindful living. Every detail, from the furnishings to the textiles, reflects a philosophy of excellence, sophistication, and consciousness.Step inside and you’ll discover a curated collection that exudes beauty and craftsmanship, while supporting vibrant communities both locally and globally.The interior feels less like a store and more like a gallery — each piece thoughtfully chosen for its story and aesthetic. Here, sustainability isn’t an option; it’s the standard.If you've never been, there's no better time to visit than the present. Eden Smith Home is hosting a furniture sale with great discounts, making elegance and value more attainable. The sale is not only an invitation to shop but to join a community that values refined living with purpose.Here are five standou...

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