24 h. ago Two dead, one injured in collision between farm tractor, truck in Ontario

OPP are investigating after a fatal crash on Oct 3., left two people dead, and another driver injured in a collision between a pickup truck and farm tractor.

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52 h. ago Massive fire erupts at Chevron refinery just outside of Los Angeles

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — A fire broke out at a Chevron oil refinery just outside Los Angeles on Thursday night, sending towering flames into the air that were visible for miles. Officials in El Segundo, California, urged people to stay indoors. By early Friday, the fire was contained and there was no threat to […]

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67 h. ago U.S. billionaire to hold live press conference about ostrich cull at B.C. farm

Billionaire U.S. philanthropist and animal rights advocate John Catsimatidis and Katie Pasitney, daughter of the co-owner and spokesperson will be speaking.

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68 h. ago Toronto chef steps away from fine dining scene to open new casual restaurant

A Toronto chef who cut his teeth in fine dining restaurants across North America is venturing out to do something totally different.Chef Barbode Soudi says that, for the majority of his 20-year tenure working in kitchens across the continent, fine dining was always the plan."I guess my first job was Crush Wine Bar, he said. "But I think one of the most pivotal moments of my career was when I did six months, when I was young, at Eigensinn Farm under Michael Stadtlander."From there, stints at The French Laundry in Napa, Toronto's Lucien, Nota Bene, Black Hoof, and San Francisco's Quince all added feathers to his cap until, ultimately, he returned to the local fine dining scene at Actinolite and Alo."I was always trying to work for the best places and best chefs that I could," Soudi explained. Eventually, he rose in the ranks from sous chef to executive sous chef and, eventually, chef de cuisine at Alo. Then, the pandemic hit. A...

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2 d. ago Canada issues urgent update to advisory for travellers headed to U.S.

People in Canada who have trips to the U.S. scheduled may want to check the travel advisory from the federal government.Canada's latest advisory update may impact visa holders and 2SLGBTQ+ individuals planning to travel to the U.S. in the near future.Under the visa section of the notice, the Government of Canada explains that while Canadian visitors can usually stay in the U.S. for six months without a visa, there are some exceptions.It warns those who need a visa about the heightened scrutiny they may face when they arrive at the U.S. border."If you do need a visa, be aware that U.S. authorities may periodically review already-issued visas," reads the travel advisory.According to the notice, visas can be terminated for a variety of reasons, including a violation of admission terms and reassessment of eligibility, such as due to previous criminal convictions.It also warns Canadians who are U.S. permanent residents about the possibility of their status being terminated ...

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2 d. ago Spread the Joy With Up to 50% Off Ikon Pass Friends & Family Tickets Throughout the 25/26 Winter Season

Ikon Pass Holders Have One Week to Get the Current Low Rates for 25/26 DENVER — For a limited time, Ikon Pass holders can offer discounted lift tickets to their crew that provide up to 50% off window rate, up from 25% off, at select Ikon Pass destinations. Find more joy at your favorite Ikon […]

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2 d. ago Montero Secures Option to Acquire Highly Prospective Gold Projects in Chile’s Maricunga Belt

TORONTO, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Montero Mining and Exploration Ltd. (TSX-V: MON) (OTCPK: MXTRF) (“Montero” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Minera Joy SpA, a wholly owned subsidiary of Montero, has entered into two option agreements (the “Agreements”) to acquire a 100% interest in each of the Elvira Gold Project (“Elvira”) […]

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2 d. ago Budget watchdog reports sharp improvement in home affordability _ but not everywhere

OTTAWA — As Parliamentarians spar over how to make housing more affordable, Ottawa’s fiscal watchdog is reporting significant progress in closing that affordability gap nationally — but the picture looks very different across the country. Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques put out an updated housing report Thursday. The report gauges affordability based on the […]

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3 d. ago Food Basics Keeps Diwali Celebrations Shining in Ontario Communities

Grocer steps in to support community celebrations in Ottawa and Waterloo, ensuring the Festival of Lights continues to shine bright Toronto, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated festivals within Canada’s growing South Asian community – a time that unites families and friends in joy, light and tradition. […]

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3 d. ago Edgewood, B.C. woman allegedly attacked by ostrich farm protester

'I had gas poured all over me, face, hands, shoes, coat. I got my flip phone out and he ran away. Called a few friends to call 911 for me,' said Wood.

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3 d. ago ‘No golden ticket’: U.K. to end refugees’ automatic right to stay indefinitely

Currently, successful asylum-seekers are granted refugee status for five years. After that, they can claim the right to stay in the country and have access to a wider array of benefits

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3 d. ago Professor would be ’surprised’ if top court takes B.C. ostrich farm case

A law professor at the University of Ottawa says he would be surprised if the Supreme Court of Canada decides to hear the case of a British Columbia farm fighting to save its ostriches from being culled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Paul Daly, the university’s research chair in administrative law and governance, said […]

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3 d. ago GOLDSTEIN: Liberal debt goes from ‘fiscal anchors’ to ‘anchors away’

Interim parliamentary budget officer Jason Jacques has called state of federal finances 'shocking'

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3 d. ago Canada Post’s future needs emergency debate by MPs amid strike, NDP urges

NDP interim Leader Don Davies said the government's announcement dropped 'a bomb' in the middle of collective bargaining that has been going on for months.

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3 d. ago Times for the first Toronto Blue Jays ALDS home games announced

We are inching closer and closer to seeing the Toronto Blue Jays play in the ALDS for the first time since 2016.The Blue Jays clinched the AL East Division on the final day of the regular season with a 13-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, giving them an impressive 94-68 record.The Jays are patiently awaiting the winner of a Wild-Card series between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees to determine who they will play in the ALDS.The ALDS is set to start Saturday and we now know the times of the first two games, both of which will come at Rogers Centre.If the Blue Jays play the Red Sox:Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 4 at 1:08 p.m. Game 2: Sunday, Oct. 5 at 4:08 p.m. If the Blue Jays play the Yankees:Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 4 at 4:08 p.m.Game 2: Sunday, Oct. 5 at 4:08 p.m.Despite this being a rather lengthy break for the Blue Jays, they are doing what they can to stay in game-ready shape, hosting two intrasquad practice games at Rogers Centre this week, one on...

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4 d. ago Takeaways: Ottawa Senators take ugly loss to Montreal Canadiens

The Ottawa Senators held their own version of the Battle of Quebec on Tuesday night. The good news it was only the preseason. The Senators closed out their five-day stay in picturesque Quebec City with an ugly 5-0 loss to the arch-rival Montreal Canadiens at Centre Videotron. There is no cause for concern because a […]

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4 d. ago Did the Ottawa Senators grow their fanbase in Quebec City? We'll see

The Ottawa Senators have their last dance on The Grand Allee on Tuesday. They became the latest in a long line of National Hockey League to make a quick visit Quebec City as the team closes out its five-day stay by facing the Montreal Canadiens at the Centre Videotron on Tuesday night. It has been […]

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4 d. ago Taliban shuts down internet as Afghans abroad despair at blackout: ‘I couldn’t reach them’

Shadowy supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada ordered the blackout to combat what Taliban authorities consider 'vice'

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4 d. ago Jack Nathan Health Announces Its Q2 Fiscal 2026 Financial Results

TORONTO — Jack Nathan Medical Corp. (TSXV: JNH, OTCID: JNHMF) (“Jack Nathan Health”, “JNH” or the “Company”) announced today its unaudited interim consolidated financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, three and six months ended July 31, 2025. Jack Nathan Health’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). […]

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5 d. ago DoorDash is expanding into restaurant reservations and robot deliveries in U.S.

SAN FRANCISCO — DoorDash is expanding its offerings, adding restaurant reservations and robot deliveries in some U.S. markets. The San Francisco-based company, already the largest U.S. delivery provider, announced its expansion plans Tuesday, saying it wants to bring even more business to the merchants it works with and stay ahead of ever-increasing customer demand. DoorDash’s […]

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