3 h. ago Father of Manchester synagogue attacker once praised Hamas as ‘God’s men on earth’

Jihad al-Shamie's father, a trauma surgeon, also wrote on Oct. 7, 2023, that the terrorist attack 'was a miracle by all standards" and that it 'proved beyond doubt that Israel will not remain'

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6 h. ago Alberta closer to fulfilling $70M, 2022 contract with Turkish drug manufacturer

The government's ministry of Hospital and Surgical Health Services deferred comment to AHS which said it is still assessing possibilities for fulfilling the contract alongside importer MHCare

Economics

16 h. ago B.C. Lions 38, Stampeders 24: Surging Lions clinch playoff berth with win over Calgary

This was the second time this year that Lions' quarterback Nathan Rourke has thrown for more than 400 yards and the 10th time he has been over 300.

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23 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 […]

Science

44 h. ago Parents demand action after children find crack pipe near Montreal injection site

The incident has renewed criticism of the proximity of the Maison Benoît Labre supervised injection site, which also serves people experiencing homelessness.

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50 h. ago Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands reappears on D.C. National Mall

The temporary installation, which depicts the men holding hands as they frolic, smile and stare into each other’s eyes, reappeared amid a government shutdown.

Society

53 h. ago Australian drug kingpin to face retrial in police informant scandal

Tony Mokbel was handed a 30-year prison sentence in 2012 after pleading guilty to masterminding an elaborate drug syndicate.

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54 h. ago Fun stuff happening in town including DARK, EIFF and Red Ram

DARK: While advent calendars are already popping up in our feeds, it’s more properly time to start thinking about death and vampires and even things that don’t remind you of politics, for October has arrived! Numerous creepy experiential instalations are emerging from the grave around town, the most creative of these being DARK, back for […]

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56 h. ago Broadwood Partners Publishes Presentation Detailing Opposition to STAAR Surgical’s Sale to Alcon

Broadwood Believes the Transaction Comes at the Wrong Time, After the Wrong Process, and at the Wrong Price For the Reasons Described in the Presentation, Broadwood Urges All Stockholders to Vote “AGAINST” the Proposed Merger NEW YORK — Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, “Broadwood”), holders of approximately 27.5% of the outstanding common stock […]

Politics

61 h. ago Australia’s Flagship Renewable Project Stumbles On Rising Costs

Australia’s multibillion-dollar plan to turn its tallest mountain range into a giant pumped-hydro battery faces new roadblocks due to mounting costs and missed productivity targets.

Economics

62 h. ago What a $5 million Toronto interior designer's home looks like

If houses could flirt, 239 Borden St. would wink at you from across the street, pull you inside, and then casually drop the fact that it has a 400-bottle wine cellar, rooftop hot tub, and stained glass windows from 1878. We're already blushing.  Professionally rebuilt by designer and owner Lyndsay Jacobs, the house was taken down to its bones — leaving only the original front façade intact — before being transformed into a four-storey showcase of craftsmanship, function, and character.The project wrapped up in July 2023, and it has already been celebrated with a House & Home "House of the Month" feature and featured in Beta Publishing's Timeless Living.The front of the house. Although, to be fair, we'd expect nothing less from a designer's own home. The living room. Inside, the first thing that strikes you is the mix of history and modernity.A powder room with a Red Alicante marbl...

Economics

68 h. ago 'Means a lot to be here': Raptors hold camp at University of Calgary amid rise of basketball in Alberta

The NBA team's camp is yet another sign of basketball's reach in the Calgary area, with the Surge and Dinos also in the spotlight.

Society

3 d. ago Nympho nurse who sexually assaulted stepson ditched by distraught dad

Shocking new details have emerged in the horrifying sexual assault of a 15-year-old Florida boy by his stepmother. Alexis Von Yates, 35, was caught in the twisted act by the boy’s father in 2024. She accepted a plea deal in September, pleading no contest to a charge of lewd and lascivious battery on a child […]

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3 d. ago Hip Surgeon Joel M. Matta, M.D., Retires from Surgical Practice at The Steadman Clinic

Noted Hip Disorders Specialist Completes a 45-Year Surgical Career, Including the Last Eight at The Steadman Clinic VAIL, Colorado, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globally respected hip surgeon and founder of the Anterior Hip Foundation Joel M. Matta, M.D., retired from his surgical career on July 31 and his clinical practice on September 30. […]

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3 d. ago In collaboration with Arts in Hong Kong, renowned Hong Kong Artist Ellen Pau Lights Up Toronto City Hall in Her First Canadian Installation at Nuit Blanche 2025

This monumental projection titled Eye of Wisdom transforms the downtown core into a love letter to the city TORONTO, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Internationally celebrated Hong Kong media artist Ellen Pau will make her Toronto debut October 4 at Nuit Blanche 2025 with Eye of Wisdom. Presented by Arts in Hong Kong, this monumental […]

Culture

3 d. ago Food prices in Canada keep rising faster than rate of inflation

No, you haven't been imagining it: your grocery bill may have gotten more expensive recently, at least according to Loblaw's September Food Inflation report, which states that food prices have remained above the general rate of inflation due to external pressures.The report, released on Sept. 30, shows that food inflation in Canada rose 3.5 per cent in August compared to the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 1.9 per cent."Much of this gap is tied to broader global factors — such as commodity volatility, higher transportation and energy costs in the supply chain, and weather-related disruptions affecting produce and meat," reads the report.One of these weather-related disruptions is due to the unusually low rainfall seen in the Atlantic provinces, Quebec, and parts of Ontario. Due to this, Loblaw said that crops like corn, soybeans, blueberries, and root vegetables were "stressed during critical growth phases," which in turn reduced yields, ...

Economics

3 d. ago REA Group to Acquire Leading 3D Tour and Interactive Floor Plan Technology iGUIDE

WATERLOO, Ontario & MELBOURNE, Australia — REA Group (“REA”) today announced that it has agreed to acquire 61.5% of Planitar Inc., the maker of iGUIDE (“iGUIDE”). Based in Ontario, Canada, iGUIDE is a proprietary camera and software platform that uses advanced AI capabilities to identify property features and produce immersive 3D virtual tours, precise floor […]

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3 d. ago Geoff Russ: Geert Wilders’ coming triumph and the end of Europe’s mushy centrists

The nationalist right is surging across the continent

Economics

3 d. ago Fortuna expands West African presence, forms exploration alliance in Guinea with DeSoto Resources

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to announce it has executed a binding Heads of Agreement (HOA) with DeSoto Resources Limited, an Australian-listed gold exploration company, to establish an exploration alliance and joint venture across the highly prospective Siguiri Basin in Guinea. […]

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3 d. ago South Star Provides Updates on Changes to Management and Board and Provides Operational Update

– NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR THROUGH U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES – VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — South Star Battery Metals Corp. (“South Star” or the “Company”) (TSXV: STS) (OTCQB: STSBF), is pleased to provide an update to the recent changes in management and to the Board of Directors at […]

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