67 m. ago Quebec law to promote the sustainability of goods comes into force

MONTREAL — A new Quebec law came into effect Sunday aimed at protecting consumers against products intentionally designed with shorter lifespans while ensuring they have the information needed to repair and maintain goods they buy. Quebec’s so-called “right-to-repair” law, part of the province’s amendments to its consumer protection law, will require retailers and manufacturers to […]

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4 h. ago New York Yankees return to the Big Apple with their collective tails between their legs

The alleged Bronx Bombers are bombing out right in front of everyone’s eyes. New York entered its ALDS against the Blue Jays with a decided power edge. The vaunted power has short-circuited in a series that is inching ever so closer to ending short. The unthinkable sweep is now in play. Even if the Yankees […]

Technology

5 h. ago Savoie's most excellent Oilers training camp lands him right wing, second line

'He’s come with a lot of juice and provided a lot of excitement for our team'

Transport

5 h. ago Rachel Homan continues run of Canadian curling dominance, finishes PointsBet unbeaten

'But right now, it's not the time to celebrate. It's time to keep working hard. Our goal is (the Olympic trials at) the end of November,' said Homan

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7 h. ago Blue Jays fans lean into superstitions to bring team luck against Yankees

Rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage tapped to make his fourth career big-league start in biggest game of his career

Sport

14 h. ago Interview with Noa Tishby: Two years after October 7, Israel has lost the PR war

Advocate says Israel was losing even before Hamas attacked. "Like, why would a country think that it needs to justify its existence, right?"

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23 h. ago Règles pour les travailleurs étrangers temporaires: il pourrait perdre la moitié de ses employés et «c’est toute une jambette»

Un atelier de débosselage de la Rive-Nord vit dans l’incertitude.

Society

33 h. ago 'Lose situation': Premier Smith nudges union as Alberta teachers' strike nears

'We've said, 'call off the strike, let's get back to the table, we don't think were that far apart. Let's avoid a lose, lose, lose situation'

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36 h. ago KINSELLA: The greatest threat we face in Canada comes from Islamic extremists

But the relentless refrain from Ottawa is that the bigger threat is from the far Right – not the Islamists

Economics

37 h. ago Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills. But the Canadian tech sector typically sees a lot of migration to the U.S. among high-skill employees — and […]

Society

39 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Stats, studies back Poilievre's call for tighter bail laws

Whenever someone like Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre suggests tightening up bail laws in Canada, someone else — a criminologist, prisoners’ rights advocate, Liberal cabinet minister — is quick to point out that crime fell 3.6 per cent across the country in 2024. For instance, last fall when Poilievre first suggested his “Jail, Not Bail” reforms […]

Events

40 h. ago What Mark Carney’s data breach tells us about the perils of insider threats

A junior bank employee didn't need malware or stolen password to reach the prime minister's records.

Transport

41 h. ago Freed: A customer service agent treated me like a person, and it changed my whole experience

My unusually personal banter with a friendly call-centre agent was a breath of fresh air in our growingly no-contact society.

Economics

47 h. ago «Je rends les gens tellement heureux»: épuisée, une chirurgienne lâche l’hôpital pour se lancer dans l’esthétique

Une chirurgienne épuisée par le manque de lits et d’employés à son hôpital a claqué la porte du réseau public pour se consacrer à l’esthétique.

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52 h. ago In Calgary courts: Fraud suspect rushed to hospital from court said he "felt wonky" after taking an extra pill for his heart condition

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, 2025

Culture

52 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.

Economics

53 h. ago Montreal Swifties celebrate release of new Taylor Swift album

It’s just a joyous thing. And things are so crappy right now, everywhere you look. This is a moment to just enjoy and be happy.” 

Culture

54 h. ago Marineland informs feds belugas may be euthanized if relocation not possible

'This is an outcome we are desperately trying to avoid,' park owners say

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54 h. ago Gold prospector with stake in B.C.'s golden triangle sues province

Tudor Gold objects to B.C. gold commissioner granting Seabridge right to tunnel through its mineral claim north of Stewart

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54 h. ago Newsom signs bill giving 800,000 Uber and Lyft drivers in California the right to unionize

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More than 800,000 drivers for ride-hailing companies in California will soon be able to join a union and bargain collectively for better wages and benefits under a measure signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Supporters said the new law will open a path for the largest expansion of private sector collective […]

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