17 m. ago How this tiny B.C. community is making an outsized impact on plastic waste

Tofino has long battled plastic waste, but with a new ban on the sale of single use plastic bottles, has taken its fight into unprecedented territory

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75 m. ago Blue Jays call up top pitching prospect Trey Yesavage for playoff push

You can never have enough quality pitching, a fact the Blue Jays are well aware of as they move deep into the stretch drive of their most successful seasons in a decade With that in mind, help is on the way as the team has recalled one of their most highly-touted pitching arms in years. […]

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2 h. ago She lived in fear of Jews. Now, she is one of Israel’s biggest advocates

Syrian-born Rawan Osman was bombarded by antisemitic propaganda as a child; her unique 'journey' began with a kind Jewish shopkeeper in France

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2 h. ago Man dead after late night shooting in Toronto’s North York neighbourhood

Officers responded to the sound of gunshots at a commercial plaza at around 11:50 p.m. near Victoria Park and Sheppard avenues.

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4 h. ago ‘My worst nightmare’: How horrific child sex crime drew hundreds to protest

'It should disturb people. It should make decision-makers feel uncomfortable and guilty,' says Jackie Heximber, a mother of two who attended the protest

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9 h. ago The spotlight on Edmonton Oilers young guns will quickly shift to battles on the big club: 9 Things

With Oilers Rookie camp now well underway and one young gun’s game under their belts, Edmonton’s pre-season has hit its stride. But on a team with back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals appearances, the kids will quickly be overshadowed by the veterans, as only one of two of the prospects will be on the big club this […]

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12 h. ago There are 4 places in the GTA that cost more to live in than Toronto

When it comes to the cost of living in Canada, Toronto often takes the spotlight as one of the priciest places to call home. With its bustling downtown core, soaring condo prices, and ever-rising rent, it's no surprise many assume it tops the charts for affordability challenges, but this isn't quite the case. One would be forgiven for thinking that Toronto is the most expensive city in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), but other cities in the region regularly top the 416 in average cost of living. A recent MoneySense report reveals four cities that surpass Toronto among the most expensive places to live in the GTA, and a couple of them don't come as a huge surprise to anyone paying attention to regional home prices and the increase in living costs. Richmond HillAn aerial view of a residential street in Richmond Hill. Photo by liran finzi sokolovski/Shutterstock. According to the report, Richmond Hill leads the pack amo...

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12 h. ago Haunted Halloween event to take over abandoned Target location in Toronto

Toronto is about to get a brand-new Halloween attraction taking over an already chill-inducing venue: Cloverdale Mall's abandoned Target location.This fully immersive and nightmare-inducing playground, dubbed 13 Rooms, will let you step straight into over a dozen terrifying worlds, with no two rooms being quite the same. Rooms with themes like "Deadly Dolls," "Sinister Cinema," "Pumpkin Hollow," and more will offer a variety of frights for whatever kind of scare you're craving this fall. This attraction from the team behind the Screemers haunted house franchise is designed to be an immersive cinematic experience that will live perfectly on your social media feed, with spooky photo opportunities all around. And, like Screemers' other haunted house attractions, you'll want to pay very close attention to anything that may be lurking in the corners. Each space comes to life with dra...

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19 h. ago Community rallies in Toronto to call for end to gun violence

There was a loud call for an end to gun violence in downtown Toronto on Saturday as a coalition of organizations came together to march.

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21 h. ago Vancouver Canucks hosting free live stream of prospects game tonight in Everett

There's no play-by-play call to go with the game between the Canucks' up and comers and the Seattle Kraken youngsters that starts at 6 p.m.

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21 h. ago ‘Go to eleven’: How the ‘Spinal Tap’ phrase lived on after the movie

Rob Reiner had a secret weapon on the set of “This Is Spinal Tap.” The dialogue in the mockumentary centred around a fictional British heavy metal band was almost entirely improvised. But before they started rolling, director Reiner (who also played documentarian Marty Di Bergi in the film) talked to the art department about funny […]

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26 h. ago ‘Cries of this widow will echo around the world’: Charlie Kirk’s widow vows to carry on husband’s fight

A heartbroken Erika Kirk spoke in a live address Friday, mourning the loss of "the perfect father" and husband

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27 h. ago In Pursuit of Mental Wellness in the First Responder Community: ‘It’s about saving lives’

This book is a roadmap for the mental health journey that should serve as a guide for other first responder organizations to follow

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30 h. ago MADD Canada Remembers Nova Scotia Victims of Alcohol and Drug

DARTMOUTH, Nova Scotia, Sept. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Community members, including victims’ families and friends, will gather today to remember those who have been killed in crashes involving alcohol, cannabis and/or other drugs. This year, the names of two victims, Talia Forrest and Jesse Robinson, have been added to the Nova Scotia Monument located […]

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36 h. ago Huge harvest market to take over Toronto park for two weekends this fall

Fall is officially slowly creeping in on us, and with that comes pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters galore, and events in the city like the free Fall Harvest Market taking over Toronto's Queens Quay later this month.If an autumn-themed market is something you're looking forward to experiencing during the upcoming season, then mark your calendars and get ready to explore a specially curated vendor market, live music, delicious food, and more to celebrate the arrival of fall.Presented by Street Eats Market and the Waterfront BIA, festival highlights also include a pumpkin patch (cue aesthetic photo opps for your socials), a fire pit and s'mores zone to please your sweet tooth, and an apple bobbing competition (a seasonal staple).A complete list of things to do at the market is available on the event website.Part of the Water/Fall Festival — an attraction that presents art installations, entertainment, food markets, and more, over a span of two weekends in the c...

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39 h. ago Hapbee Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Appointments; Provides Update on Shares

New leadership roles designed to fast-track Hapbee’s product strategy and accelerate product deployments VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hapbee Technologies Inc. (“Hapbee” or the “Company”) (TSXV: HAPB | OTCQB: HAPBF | FWB: HA1) Hapbee Technologies, Inc. (“Hapbee” or the “Company”), the digital wellness company and creator of groundbreaking wearable technology designed […]

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40 h. ago Aja Health And Wellness Inc. Provides Update on Delay in Filing Financial Statements

Not for dissemination in the United States of America VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aja Health and Wellness Inc. (“Aja” or the “Company”) (TSXV:Aja) announces that it is getting closer to filing its annual audited financial statements for the financial year ending December 31, 2024, including the related management’s discussion and […]

Science

40 h. ago Protests outside, silence inside as Canada faces Israel in empty Halifax arena

HALIFAX — It was a surreal scene in Halifax on Friday as Canada kicked off its Davis Cup tennis tie against Israel behind closed doors at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. Save for athletes and staff of the two teams and the necessary officials, who were either on the court or courtside, the venue that normally […]

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41 h. ago Cyclist in critical condition after being struck by vehicle on Stoney Trail in city's southwest

City police say a cyclist was critically injured Friday afternoon following a collision with a vehicle on a southwest section of Stoney Trail. At 3:39 p.m., emergency crews responded to Stoney Trail. and 17 Avenue S.W. involving a crash between a bicycle and a vehicle. Aside from the cyclist, there were no other injuries. Police […]

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42 h. ago Calgary parents frustrated to find out CBE school leased to private company

That program closed in June, forcing the students who found their place in that community to start again at schools across the city.

Society