29 m. ago English Cricket Stars Participate in Funding Round for Indian Medical Tourism Firm

Cricket stars including England’s Test captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Jofra Archer were among participants in a $4.5 million seed funding round for a startup that helps people in the UK get medical treatment in India.

Economics

2 h. ago Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Recognized Among the United States’ Top 10 Children’s Hospitals for 17 Consecutive Years

U.S. News Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals distinguishes CHLA with six specialties ranking in top 10 in the nation LOS ANGELES — As a leader in pediatric academic medicine for nearly 125 years, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) continues to fulfill its mission by advancing care and making discoveries that enhance and save lives. […]

Science

4 h. ago B.C. judge rules evidence not needed in lawsuit against Pickton’s brother

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has rejected a bid by a plaintiff in a civil lawsuit against serial killer Robert Pickton and his brother to stop police from sending evidence found at the killer’s pig farm to the BC Coroners Service. The court ruling handed down Friday says Sarah Jean de Vries is a […]

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6 h. ago EF5 tornado that killed 3 in North Dakota was nation’s first in 12 years

A deadly tornado that tore across southeastern North Dakota this summer has been upgraded to an EF5 with winds topping 200 mph (322 kph), the strongest classification of tornado and the first confirmed on American soil in a dozen years, meteorologists said Monday. The June 20 twister near the town of Enderlin killed three people […]

Events

7 h. ago Ensemble Montréal drops candidate who insulted officials in social media posts

In one social media post Alexandre Giasson described Quebec City Mayor Bruno Marchand as a "narcissist" with "serious mental problems."

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8 h. ago Gunman charged after shot allegedly fired in direction of victim: Cops

An argument allegedly boiled over into gunplay as police say an armed man fired in the direction of his adversary. Toronto Police said officers responded shortly after 8 p.m. on Sept. 21 to a call in the Lake Shore Blvd.-Islington Ave. area. Police alleged officers arrested a man who was in possession of a loaded […]

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8 h. ago Auto sector tempering expectations of Carney’s meeting with Trump

OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepared to enter the belly of the beast with his Oval Office meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, those representing Canadian industries threatened by Trump’s tariffs were bracing themselves. The Canadian auto industry, one of those suffering the most from steep U.S. tariffs, tempered expectations of […]

Transport

9 h. ago South Carolina’s top law official says no arson evidence so far in fire that destroyed judge’s home

COLUMBIA, S.C. — State agents have so far found no evidence that a fire that destroyed a judge’s home on a South Carolina island was intentionally set, the state’s top law enforcement official said Monday. The Saturday blaze nearly burned to the ground the house listed in property records as owned by Circuit Judge Diane […]

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10 h. ago B.C. lawyer admits to killing client, but claims it was manslaughter, court hears

Rogelio (Butch) Bagabuyo had schemed with the victim to hide large sums of money during a divorce case

Events

10 h. ago Toronto ice cream shop is closing down after less than a year

A Toronto ice cream shop that took over for one of the city's best is closing permanently after less than a year in business.It was a loss for the ages, back in late October of 2024, when Moss Park's Creamery X announced it would be closing down for good.The ice cream shop, located at the, shall we say, colourful intersection of Queen and Jarvis, gained a major reputation during its short-and-sweet four-year run thanks to its next-level flavours, which included a selection of vegan and gluten-free ice creams.The shop officially closed at the end of October last year and was instantaneously replaced by a new, but deeply similar venture, Pink Elephant Creamery. There's good reason for why, exactly, the two ice cream shops were so similar.Upon the transfer of ownership from Creamery X to Pink Elephant, all of Creamery X's award-winning recipes were transferred to Urvin. It was a great deal for Creamery X's enthusiastic local fanbase, who would still be abl...

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10 h. ago Camper who sent photos of bear to family found dead in suspected attack two days later

A bear is believed to have attacked and killed a Missouri man who was camping in Arkansas, local officials said. The victim, Max Thomas, 60, of Springfield, Mo., was at Sam’s Throne campground in the Ozark National Forest when his children contacted authorities after not hearing from their father for a couple of days, Newtown […]

Events

13 h. ago Australian murderer isn’t eligible for parole for 33 years but prosecutors call it ‘inadequate’

Erin Patterson was handed a life sentence for killing estranged husband's relatives with poisoned meal. Her lawyer also intends to appeal

Events

14 h. ago Family of man injured in Mark Sanchez stabbing gives update, felony charged filed against ex

Prosecutor says his office has now filed a felony charge of battery resulting in serious bodily injury against former NFL QB and FOX analyst.

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14 h. ago Family of man injured in Mark Sanchez stabbing gives update, felony charge filed against ex

Prosecutor says his office has now filed a felony charge of battery resulting in serious bodily injury against former NFL QB and FOX analyst.

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14 h. ago People don’t hate the office, they hate the commute — and that’s driving demand for suburban work spaces

Garry Marr: The return to the office might not mean a return to downtown as travel times test 'commute tolerance'

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15 h. ago Illinois, Chicago sue to stop Trump from sending National Guard troops to the city

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois and Chicago filed a lawsuit Monday aiming to stop President Donald Trump’s administration from sending hundreds of National Guard troops to Chicago. Trump moved to deploy the National Guard in another city on Saturday by authorizing 300 troops to protect federal officers and assets in Chicago. Trump has long threatened to […]

Society

15 h. ago Impaired driver who killed cyclist in West Island can serve sentence in community

Judge says it would serve no good to society to sentence Christine Pryde, 33, of Île Bizard, to a sentence that would involve incarceration.

Sport

16 h. ago What's open and closed on Thanksgiving Monday 2025 in Toronto

What's open on Thanksgiving Monday 2025 in Toronto is a bit of a mixed bag and requires some planning if you'll be spending your day out enjoying the city. Although most businesses will close for the statutory holiday, there are several exceptions, including malls and attractions. Whether you need to stock up on last-minute fixings for your turkey dinner or simply want to spend the day out on the town with your family, let this be your guide to navigating closures on October 13. Here's everything that's open and closed on Thanksgiving Monday 2025 in Toronto.GeneralClosed Banks Government officesLibraries Post officesOpenThe TTC will operate on a holiday schedule (similar to its Sunday service schedule, but starting earlier at approximately 6 a.m.)GO Transit will operate on a Saturday scheduleSelect Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall locations.Some grocery stores, like Summerhill Market, will be open on ...

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16 h. ago With deficit set to soar, Ottawa shifts budgets from spring to fall

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government plans to table the federal budget in the fall going forward, ending the long-standing practice of releasing the document in the spring. The Liberals intend to introduce this year’s budget on Nov. 4, after foregoing a spring budget following the April election. The parliamentary budget officer predicts […]

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17 h. ago Unapologetically Jewish Org Files Human Rights Complaints Against Cities of Montreal and Toronto

Newly founded grassroots organization looks to tackle rising hatred in country head-on. OTTAWA, Ontario — Unapologetically Jewish, a newly formed grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and amplifying the voices of Canadian Jews, today announced that it has filed a Human Rights complaint against city officials responsible for policing in Montreal and Toronto. The complaint […]

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