42 m. ago Our final Maple Leaf camp takeaways – and sunset for Brendan Shanahan

Before embarking on a new season, some old business to clear up, via Brendan Shanahan.  The deposed president of the Maple Leafs didn’t think his “Shanaplan” was the expensive failure that two playoff series wins in nine years might indicate, reminding Prime Video’s Faceoff: Inside the NHL series that he left the Bay Street house […]

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1 hour ago Toronto Blue Jays got totally disrespected by American media in Yankees series predictions

The Toronto Blue Jays have home-field advantage. They also beat the New York Yankees in eight of 13 games this season, including victories in six of seven games against the Yanks at Rogers Centre.Don't tell that to American media members, who don't seem to be taking the Blue Jays seriously.Most U.S. media outlets believe the Yankees will emerge victorious over Toronto during the first-ever meeting between these two teams in the postseason.On MLB.com, about two-thirds of their writers said that the Yankees will prevail against the Blue Jays, despite being the lower seed. They highlighted Bo Bichette's absence and the emergence of New York pitcher Camerom Schlittler as factors that could be the difference in the series.That slant towards the Yankees comes off as tame compared to other outlets.A panel of five CBS Sports writers all unanimously picked the Yankees to beat the Jays, although all of their writers said the series would go to a decisive Game 5."I question th...

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2 h. ago Two Canadians detained in Israel over flotilla to Gaza: Global Affairs Canada

Global Affairs Canada says it is aware that two Canadian citizens have been detained in Israel following their involvement in a flotilla to Gaza. The Global Sumud Flotilla is a pro-Palestinian fleet of boats aiming to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. Global Affairs Canada did not identify the detained Canadians or disclose if there are […]

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3 h. ago Hundreds of thousands march across Europe in support of Palestinians

ISTANBUL — Hundreds of thousands of people across several European cities marched Sunday in support of Palestinians and an aid flotilla’s attempt to reach Gaza. Istanbul held the largest of multiple demonstrations being staged in Turkey. Footage showed crowds walking from the iconic Hagia Sophia to the banks of the Golden Horn, where they were […]

Economics

4 h. ago QS sonne l’alarme face à d’éventuelles subventions de Québec à l’industrie de la défense

La députée Alejandra Zaga-Mendez réclame un débat public sur l’utilisation de fonds publics dans la défense.

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4 h. ago Stunning damage after vehicle crashes through hydro pole, into house

One person was injured after a vehicle slammed into a London home, fire officials said on Sunday morning. Emergency crews were called to the 100-block of Adelaide Street, located south of Hamilton Road, where a vehicle struck a utility pole before crashing into a house, London Fire Department officials wrote on social media at about […]

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4 h. ago Residents stunned as SUV crashes into London house, demolishing porch

Bill Van Beers was in the second floor of his Adelaide Street home on Sunday morning when he heard what he described as a loud “bang.” Van Beers assumed a vehicle had struck his neighbour’s home, but when he went downstairs his front door was blocked by debris. “I couldn’t open the front door. I […]

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5 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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5 h. ago The only ballot question in Edmonton and Calgary: ‘Social disorder’

Alberta's big cities are choosing a mayor, and business leaders overwhelmingly say there is one clear priority - clean up the streets

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7 h. ago Man on roof draws large London police presence, closes downtown streets

A man walking across the roofs of several downtown businesses drew a large police presence and closed several nearby streets on Saturday afternoon. Emergency crews were called at around 2:30 p.m. to Dundas and Waterloo streets, where a man was seen walking on the roofs of several businesses on the northeast corner of the intersection. […]

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7 h. ago BAT Announces 70% of Policy Experts Continue to Misidentify Nicotine as Primary Cause of Smoking

Multi-market survey of 450 policy experts1 shows that they continue to see nicotine as a primary cause of smoking-related disease, despite the growing weight of evidence to the contrary Conducted in 2024 and 2025 across 15 different markets, this research also highlights regional disparities in nicotine risk perception due to regulatory barriers and lack of […]

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8 h. ago Delivery apps turn to retail stores for revenue growth opportunities

Whether it’s a last-minute Halloween costume or a 2 a.m. cough syrup shortage, delivery apps are promising to bring more than just food to your doorstep. Many Canadians quickly became accustomed to having groceries and takeout delivered to their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, setting the stage for food delivery apps to flourish. While food […]

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8 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Friends’ holiday card never includes wife in the address

DEAR ABBY: Every year like clockwork, we receive a holiday card from friends, which the wife addresses only to my husband. It is always a jolly card filled with their family adventures and achievements for the year, and it invariably leaves me wondering why she thinks it’s OK to leave me off the envelope. My […]

Society

12 h. ago Why different may be more important than better in the Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup search: 9 Things

The beginning of the new season is almost upon us. It is a tall order in front of the Edmonton Oilers. Since 1994, not one Western Conference team has ever three-peated in consecutive years. But here is why the Oilers have a chance to make history. That and more in this edition of 9 Things […]

Economics

14 h. ago All these TTC subway stations were once the 'end of the line'

A trip along either of Toronto's two subway lines in the present day is plenty of time to catch up on work, consume an entire podcast, or maybe just sit and disassociate between the omnipresent obligations of everyday life. But this wasn't always the case, and, for previous generations, that "end of the line" announcement used to come a whole lot faster.Let's look back at some of the TTC subway stations that were once the last stops on their routes.Line 1 Yonge–University1954: Eglinton, Union Toronto's — and Canada's — first subway line opened Mar. 30, 1954, with an initial 7.4-kilometre route connecting Union Station in the south with Eglinton Station in the north. It was shiny and new, but it had a long way to go.1963: Eglinton, St. GeorgeThe Yonge Line became the Yonge-University Line in 1963 when the route was extended north from the original southern terminus of Union up to a new terminal station at St. George via Univer...

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14 h. ago This $3 million Toronto home from the 1960s is delightfully weird

Toronto real estate has no shortage of glassy new builds and cookie-cutter flips, but every so often, a house comes along that feels like it belongs in both an architectural magazine and a fever dream.Enter 38 Purdon Dr., a ravine-side 1960s modernist with cathedral ceilings, a sunroom bar that literally glows, and a backyard waterfall fed by rainwater.From the street, you know you're not in typical North York territory.The front entrance. The façade glows pink at night, with what can only be described as dinosaur-egg decals on its exterior. And the deeper you go, the stranger it gets.The living room. Originally designed by a local architect in the mid-'60s, the home was completely reimagined in 2002 and again in 2024, fusing mid-century bones with eclectic modern finishes.The dining room. The result? About 5,000 square feet spread across three and a half levels, with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, two kitchens, and four separate entrances.The foyer.&nb...

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14 h. ago You can get discounts to 82 different places in Ontario with your Presto card

If you already have a Presto card, you might not know that, besides getting you across the city, it can actually unlock some pretty impressive perks and discounts on attractions, restaurants, and events happening all across Ontario. While some Presto discounts are available year-round, others are available for a limited time only. To get your discount, all you have to do is use a special discount code at checkout for online purchases or show your physical Presto card or digital version in person. Here are just a few examples out of the 82 places you get a discount in Ontario just by flashing your Presto card this fall. Attractions Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) If you're looking for indoor attractions to visit as the weather cools up, you can visit the AGO and use the promo code AGOPRESTO online to get 15 per cent off an AGO Annual Pass. This offer is only valid until Oct. 31.Canadian Automotive Museum Located in Oshawa, this museum is ...

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16 h. ago ‘EATING MACHINE’: Americans, Canadians unite in battling invasive carp

DUNNVILLE, Ont. — Finally, something to unite President Donald Trump, his Democratic opponents and the Canadians he’s threatening to annex: a ferociously hungry carp. Invasive carp, sometimes called Asian carp, were introduced in the United States in the 1970s. And they’ve never stopped spreading — and eating everything in their path — since. “They’re eating […]

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17 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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19 h. ago Sisters in Spirit pay tribute to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

At the corner of 3rd Street and 8th Avenue in downtown Calgary, a group of men and women gathered on Saturday morning. Many greeted each other with warm hugs and embraces, lighthearted quips and chatter only possible among those who consider each other old friends. But the air felt heavy and the clouds hung grey […]

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