43 m. ago Texas appeals court halts execution of man in ‘shaken baby’ case

HOUSTON — A Texas appeals court on Thursday halted the scheduled execution of an autistic man convicted in a problematic “shaken baby” case. Robert Roberson, 58, had been scheduled to be put to death by lethal injection next week for the 2002 death of his two-year-old daughter, Nikki. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted […]

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1 hour ago ‘I’m following like crazy’: Flames ‘fired up’ about Blue Jays’ playoff ball

The Flames’ locker-room was buzzing about the Blue Jays’ series victory over Yankees. Well, everyone except New York-raised Matt Coronato.

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2 h. ago Colombian Industry Braces for Gas Rationing as LNG Imports Pause

Colombian companies are bracing for gas rationing as the nation’s sole import terminal closes for scheduled maintenance, casting a spotlight on the Andean country’s widening supply deficit.

Economics

2 h. ago Copper nears new record as China buyers return to tight market

Prices have been boosted by a series of production downgrades at key mines, the latest being Teck Resources' flagship asset

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3 h. ago WARMINGTON: Mayor Olivia Chow is flipping out over the Blue Jays ‘exciting’ playoff quest

Toronto's 'dressup' mayor's bat flip video is either a home run or strike out with fans who do agree with her that baseball fans want it all

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4 h. ago Amtech Software Expands Leadership Team to Drive Next Phase of Growth and Innovation

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa. — Amtech Software, the leading software platform for the packaging industry, today announced key additions to its leadership team as the company accelerates innovation, expands its product portfolio, and enhances customer success initiatives. With strong backing and continued investment, Amtech is doubling down on innovation, customer success, and operational excellence to support […]

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6 h. ago Verde AgriTech Commences Drilling at District Scale Clay Hosted Rare Earths Discovery in Minas Gerais, Brazil

Second rig arriving at site in two days; third rig mobilizing in ~15 days Near term focus is defining initial high-quality resources for the fastest viable path to production SINGAPORE, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verde AgriTech Ltd. (TSX: NPK | OTCQX: VNPKF) (“Verde” or the “Company”) announces that drilling commenced on October 7, […]

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7 h. ago NFI schedules third quarter 2025 financial results and conference call

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (NFI or the Company) a leader in propulsion-agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions, today announced it intends to release its third quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, November 6, 2025 after market close, with a conference call and […]

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7 h. ago Varcoe: Return of the zombie pipeline — As Halloween looms, fresh talk arises of reanimating Keystone XL

'Keystone XL has become some weird meta-meme in the place of actual progress in Canada's oil industry. Never built, but never fully dead, always there when someone needs it,' wrote energy economist Rory Johnston

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15 h. ago About Last Night: Canadiens still in preseason mode in season opening loss

The Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators preseason two-fer looked like a heated playoff battle compared to a sleepy season-opening 5-2 loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday. Forward Zachary Bolduc scored in his debut for the Habs. Oliver Kapanen scored the other shorthanded. Sam Montembeault was saddled with the loss in […]

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19 h. ago Canada, U.S. have deep relationship despite shift to ‘transactional’ trade: Carney

TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney said there is a path toward a deal with the United States on steel, aluminum and energy following his meeting with President Donald Trump this week, as he drew applause from Canadian business leaders for how he is managing Canada’s relationship with its southern neighbour. Speaking virtually at a […]

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20 h. ago Canucks: New head coach Adam Foote is putting his stamp on the team

Foote said: 'I really just try to stay now, stay present. There are so many different variables. You can just do the work at that moment.'

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21 h. ago Canucks: Are they a playoff team? The belief is there, but so are the challenges

'We know the team we have and what people are saying about us. If we play the way we can, there's no doubt we're a playoff team.' — Canucks defenceman Tyler Myers

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21 h. ago Here's the latest news on Toronto Blue Jays star Bo Bichette's injury

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is doing everything in his power to return to the lineup in the near future.The 27-year-old hasn't played since early September, after suffering a PCL strain in his left knee. The injury was initially believed to be short-term, but it has continued to bother Bichette to the point where the Jays chose to leave him off their ALDS roster.Though the Jays still have to get there, the ALCS won't begin until Sunday, giving some optimism that Bichette may be able to be a part of that series, whether right from the beginning or partway through. While that remains to be seen, he was spotted doing some light running drills for the first time at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday morning.News: Bo Bichette is here jogging on the field at Yankee Stadium.Very light, but this is the first we’ve seen. He still didn’t look very comfortable walking back to the dugout. #BlueJays pic.twitter.com/HJBaqpXfbE— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) Octo...

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23 h. ago Call from Sidney Crosby changed Canadiens' Zachary Bolduc's career path

Penguins superstar convinced the Trois-Rivières native that playing for the junior Rimouski Océanic would help him fulfil his NHL dreams.

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23 h. ago Sparks fly between Sonya Sharp, Jeromy Farkas ahead of Calgary mayoral debate

Event scheduled Wednesday evening at Werklund Centre

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23 h. ago Tech leader John Ruffolo hopeful Canada will take digital sovereignty seriously

TORONTO — The trade war has awoken Canada to the need to protect its digital sovereignty and for the first time in awhile, John Ruffolo is optimistic the country will finally do something about it. “I was losing hope over the last couple of years because I was wondering whether we would ever get there,” […]

Politics

23 h. ago Toronto Feral Cat Coalition: Volunteers Promote Humane Strategy to Manage Feral Cat Population

TORONTO, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A feral cat Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) blitz is being organized by the Toronto Feral Cat Coalition, whose local groups include Annex Cat Rescue, Community Cats Toronto, Animal Alliance of Canada, Toronto Street Cats, the Toronto Humane Society, Toronto Cat Rescue, and the City’s Toronto Animal Services. Thursday, […]

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23 h. ago Steve Staios puts faith in Ottawa Senators to improve after last season's breakthrough

Team's GM is confident in the changes he has made to the NHL team this summer to build off playoff berth.

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24 h. ago Here’s how the Blue Jays have responded after crushing playoff losses

Toronto has a history of bouncing back after brutal defeats, but they've had their share of duds too.

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