1 hour ago Lithium Americas Finalizes DOE Loan Amendments and Provides ATM Update

(All amounts in US$ unless otherwise indicated) VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) announced the finalization of the parties’ agreement on certain amendments to the Company’s $2.23 billion loan (the “DOE Loan”) from the U.S. Department of Energy (the “DOE”) for financing the construction of […]

Economics

2 h. ago Americans boo 'O Canada' before Toronto Blue Jays playoff game in New York

The New York Yankees fans didn't even wait until the game started before booing the Toronto Blue Jays.Or more specifically, their anthem.Ahead of the Game 3 matchup between the Yankees and Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium in New York, a portion of the Bronx crowd opted to boo the performance of "O Canada."Newsday's Anthony Rieber provided footage of the incident.Fans at Yankee Stadium boo the Canadian national anthem pic.twitter.com/syvgRNudwq— Anthony Rieber (@AnthonyRieber) October 7, 2025Yankees fans had plenty to boo shortly after the the anthem, too, as Blue Jays star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. launched his third home run of the series to give Toronto a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning while receiving his own Bronx cheer.Toronto won the first two games of the series at home at the Rogers Centre, and have a chance to advance to the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2016 with one more victory.Have Blue Jays fans booed the an...

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2 h. ago WARMINGTON: Toronto high school scolded for playing Arabic O Canada on Oct. 7

Education Minister Paul Calandra warns incident at Earl Haig Secondary School better not happen again

Society

3 h. ago Bettman sees value in NHL’s Olympic break after success of 4 Nations tourney

SUNRISE, Fla. — Commissioner Gary Bettman isn’t the biggest fan of taking a nearly three-week break in the middle of the NHL season so players can participate in the Milan-Cortina Olympics. That said, he obviously sees the value. Bettman spoke at the season-opening game Tuesday between the Florida Panthers — who raised their second consecutive […]

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4 h. ago David Eby says he will not support a new pipeline from Alberta. But can he stop it?

As discovered with the attempts to block the Trans-Mountain pipeline, B.C.'s tool box is limited when it comes to stopping energy projects.

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4 h. ago Varcoe: Another Alberta and B.C. rumble — a 'fantasy' pipeline and the 'un

But what’s different today than back in 2017 when the TMX tussle was erupting, aside from ever-changing energy markets?

Sport

4 h. ago Yankees manager took a shot at Buck Martinez in hilarious back

Despite some recent shots thrown back and forth, Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez has no issue with Aaron Boone.Boone, the New York Yankees manager, took exception to some comments made by Martinez last month. While calling a game, the long-time Blue Jays announcer said the Yankees were not "a very good team."The comments caused quite a bit of backlash and were clearly heard by the Yankees. Prior to his team facing the Jays in the ALDS, Boone was quick to denounce Martinez's assessment."Contrary to some thoughts up here, we're a really good team," Boone told reporters last week. "I know Buck had some thoughts. That's all I was responding to. He's wrong. But it doesn't matter. We've got to go play, and we've got to go perform."While Boone may not have agreed with Martinez's comments, the latter cleared up any potential drama between the two, sharing a funny interaction they had prior to the ALDS gettin...

Culture

5 h. ago Michigan creates additional marijuana tax to fund Whitmer’s plan to ‘fix the damn roads’

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed into law a new 24% tax on marijuana sales between producers and dispensaries, creating revenue to partially fund her long-promised effort to improve the state’s roads. Whitmer made road repairs her priority this year. The Legislature’s fiscal agencies estimate the wholesale tax will generate […]

Economics

6 h. ago Judge rules that federal government can't release 'secret recipe' of Ottawa consulting firm

The Federal Court judge ruled Public Services and Procurement Canada could not disclose the name of contracted consultants.

Politics

6 h. ago 4 shootings in Surrey in less than 24 hours include restaurant, police station

The shootings targeted a restaurant and homes in the early morning hours, but the biggest incident happened in the middle of the day.

Events

6 h. ago New Fortress’ Puerto Rico Gas Deliveries at Risk Amid Dispute

A judge in Puerto Rico ordered New Fortress Energy Inc. to stop using the tugboats it hired to make deliveries to its San Juan Bay terminal — forcing some power plants to turn to more expensive and dirtier diesel.

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7 h. ago John Ivison: Carney plays sidekick on the Trump Show better than he plays adversary

The assessment that he was the best leader to deal with Trump may be borne out — just not in the ‘elbows up’ way we were led to believe

Transport

8 h. ago Why the Maple Leafs made two waiver claims and surprise roster cuts

Sammy Blais and Cayden Primeau, both with Montreal roots, found themselves in Toronto on the eve of the season opener between the teams.

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9 h. ago Hydro One eyes inaugural U.S. dollar debt sale of up to US$1 Billion

Hydro One has previously exclusively raised debt in Canadian dollars, often as green or sustainable bonds

Economics

11 h. ago Hagersville Battery Energy Storage Park honoured by CanREA for the Innovative Canadian Clean Power Project of the Year award

TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Boralex inc. (“Boralex” or the “Company”) (TSX: BLX) and its partner, Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (“SNGRDC”) are proud to announce that the Hagersville Battery Energy Storage Park has been awarded the Innovative Canadian Clean Power Project of the Year award by the Canadian Renewable […]

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12 h. ago BlackRock’s New Bets Stick Firm in Middle of AI, Energy Fray

BlackRock Inc., the world’s largest money manager with more than $12.5 trillion in client assets, is expanding its empire to stake a bigger claim in the artificial-intelligence boom and the energy markets fueling it.

Economics

13 h. ago Syrian government declares ceasefire after clashes with Kurdish fighters

ALEPPO, Syria (AP) — Syria’s minister of defence announced a ceasefire Tuesday after overnight clashes between security forces and Kurdish fighters in neighbourhoods of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo. Murhaf Abu Qasra said in a statement that he had met with Mazloum Abdi, the commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, in Damascus and […]

Events

14 h. ago Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation Announces Upsizing of Previously Announced Bought Deal Offering

/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THEUNITED STATES//BASE SHELF PROSPECTUS IS ACCESSIBLE, AND PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT WILL BE ACCESSIBLE WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS, ON SEDAR+/ TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation (the “Corporation”) (TSX: FC) is pleased to announce that, it has increased the size […]

Economics

14 h. ago Brookfield’s $20 billion adds to rise in transition strategies

(Bloomberg) — U.S. President Donald Trump may just have dubbed climate change the “greatest con job,” but there’s growing evidence that energy transition investments are enjoying a revival. Brookfield Asset Management said on Tuesday that it had raised $20 billion for the world’s biggest private fund dedicated to the clean-energy transition. That coincided with an […]

Economics

15 h. ago Infrastructure Boom Propels $5.5 Billion Fundraise for Manulife

Rising investor appetite for digital infrastructure, energy and transportation assets boosted fundraising for Manulife Investment Management, which closed its largest-ever infrastructure fund with $5.5 billion.

Economics