98 m. ago Concordia University closes downtown campus ahead of Oct. 7 protests

University president Graham Carr says the threat of "extreme disruption" is too high to operate normally, with hundreds of protesters expected at the campus this afternoon.

Society

2 h. ago Toyota recalls nearly 400,000 Tundras and Sequoias due to malfunctioning rearview camera

WASHINGTON (AP) — Toyota is recalling nearly 400,000 vehicles because the rearview camera may not display when backing up, increasing the risk of a crash, federal traffic safety regulators said. Included in the recall are 2022-2025 Toyota Tundras and Tundra hybrids and 2023-2025 Sequoia hybrids. The number of automobiles in the recall total 393,838, with […]

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2 h. ago Medical helicopter crash on California highway leaves 3 critically injured

The victims, identified as a pilot, nurse and paramedic, were transported to hospitals in critical condition, said a spokesperson for the Sacramento Fire Department.

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2 h. ago Latin Kings gang boss put death bounty on Border Patrol boss: Cops

The reputed kingpin of notorious street gang, the Latin Kings, allegedly ordered the murder of the head of the U.S. Border Patrol. According to Chicago cops, Juan Espinoza Martinez, 37, was arrested late Monday in the Windy City suburb of Burr Ridge. A native of Mexico, he had been living illegally in the U.S. for […]

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2 h. ago Which pro athletes make more than Connor McDavid in a season?

Connor McDavid just made a big deal when he signed for less than he’s worth in a two-year extension with the Edmonton Oilers on Monday. But how do you value a player’s worth, anyway? Across professional hockey is one thing, but how about other professional sports? McDavid is a good example to try with, considering […]

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4 h. ago The Alexander & Co. Marks Four Years in Business as a Leader in Athlete

TORONTO, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Alexander & Co., a Toronto-based grooming and skincare brand, is celebrating four years in business this fall marking a significant milestone in its growth as a plant-based grooming company trusted by athletes across North America. Founded in August 2021 by celebrity barber and entrepreneur, Patrice Alexander, The […]

Politics

4 h. ago Extreme athlete’s death in paragliding crash was due to human error: inquiry

MILAN (AP) — The paragliding crash that killed extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner in July was caused by human error, an investigating prosecutor said Tuesday. Baumgartner, the first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound, died July 17 along Italy’s Adriatic coast. Witnesses said the flight appeared normal until it started spinning to the […]

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4 h. ago 'People see me as a human being, not a politician': Jennifer Rice raises more funds than any other current councillor

She has been the subject of controversy over the past four years, but says she's popular 'because I represent the people'

Politics

5 h. ago Motorists lift medical helicopter to rescue woman after crash injuring 3 on Sacramento highway

A medical helicopter crashed on a highway in Sacramento, critically injuring three people aboard, including a woman who was pinned underneath and was rescued with the help of motorists who lifted part of the aircraft, according to officials. The helicopter had taken a patient to a hospital and was on the way back to the […]

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5 h. ago Letters, Oct. 7, 2025: ‘As a senior, I wonder if there’s anyone out there that can fight for us’

Who fights for seniors? With all the strikes going on, I find myself at odds with the thinking going on in these strikes. Teachers are extremely important and I’m very supportive of their efforts for better working conditions and fair pay for their demanding jobs. The postal union also has my support as it is […]

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15 h. ago Caracas assure que des «extrémistes» voulaient placer des «explosifs» contre l’ambassade américaine

«C’était une action de provocation», a estimé lundi soir le président vénézuélien Nicolas Maduro à la télévision.

Transport

16 h. ago RCMP probing death of woman on international flight diverted to Yellowknife

YELLOWKNIFE — RCMP in the Northwest Territories are investigating after the death of a passenger on an international flight that had to be diverted to Yellowknife. Mounties say they were told Sunday morning that Flight KLM601 landed at Yellowknife Airport because a passenger had become unresponsive. Police say a 34-year-old woman died in hospital, but […]

Society

16 h. ago Accused in teen’s stabbing death says he was blinded by mace

Treyton Hoffman is charged with manslaughter after 16-year-old Malik McDonnell-Mills died in 2023.

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16 h. ago Trial underway over Angels’ alleged role in Skaggs’s overdose death

SANTA ANA, Calif. — A wrongful-death lawsuit that accuses the Los Angeles Angels of being responsible for the 2019 drug overdose death of one of its star pitchers began Monday. Jury selection was underway in the long-awaited civil trial over whether the Major League Baseball team is responsible after one of its employees was convicted […]

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18 h. ago Track coach who abused Edmonton teens in '70s sentenced to six years in prison

Warning: this story contains details some readers may find disturbing.  A one-time star of the Canadian track and field world was led away to begin a prison sentence Monday nearly 50 years after he sexually abused three young athletes under his care. Thomas Kenneth Porter, 77, was sentenced to six years in prison months after […]

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20 h. ago Olympic legend forced to sell house because she can’t find work

Olympic figure skater Oksana Baiul is putting her house on the market because she can’t find a job. Baiul shared the news on social media, thanking those in her Louisiana city for their support. “Thank you Shreveport!!!,” she wrote on a recent Facebook post. “House is for sale, moving back to Las Vegas,” the athlete […]

Economics

22 h. ago Tens of thousands of Toyota vehicles recalled in Canada for 'increased risk of crash'

Toyota has issued a new recall in Canada, citing safety concerns that a defect could increase the risk of a crash.In a statement first posted on Oct. 1, Transport Canada said that 32,733 Toyota vehicles are affected by a nationwide recall due to an issue with the visual system."Under certain conditions, a problem with the rearview camera could cause the rearview camera image not to display correctly or at all," states the recall. "Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing."According to Transport Canada, a malfunctioning rearview camera image that fails to display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up."This could increase the risk of a crash," reads the statement.The recall impacts two types of Toyota vehicles: the Sequoia and Tundra. Sequoia vehicles from 2023 to 2025, along with Tundra vehicles from 2022 to 2025, are included. However, it on...

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24 h. ago 'Our journey here continues': Connor McDavid signs new contract with Edmonton Oilers

Connor McDavid has signed a news two-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers, multiple sources now report. Here is how it broke today: Ryan Rishaug @TSNRyanRishaug Hearing sub 14m for 97 Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC Let’s update this: Connor McDavid will be extending with the Edmonton Oilers. The Athletic’s Murat Ates @WPGMurat Two years, Oilers maintain room […]

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24 h. ago Jordan Peterson was ‘near death’ after ‘terrifying’ health issues

Psychologist Jordan Peterson spent about a month in intensive care and was “near death” after he was hospitalized for pneumonia and sepsis this summer. It’s been a tough few months for the Peterson family, which the psychologist’s daughter shared in an emotional video. “This summer has been exceedingly difficult,” Mikhaila Fuller said in the YouTube […]

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25 h. ago Rush announces 2026 reunion tour with 2 Canadian dates in Toronto

It's the band's first shows since the R40 tour in 2015 and drummer Neil Peart's death in 2020.

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