4 h. ago Canada just got a dark and spooky new coin that's perfect for the season

Canada captures stories and historical moments in its coins, and this time, Halloween has come early for coin collectors who love a creepy design.Just in time for the spooky season in Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint has released a brand-new coin that's hauntingly detailed: Haunted Canada: Lady in White, the latest addition to the Unexplained Phenomena series of silver rectangular coins. Previous designs include the Duncan Incident and the Langenburg Event.This time, the focus is on Québec’s Montmorency Falls, a picturesque waterfall and popular tourist attraction located in the Québec City area. The falls can be viewed from cable cars or a suspension bridge.But, take a closer look, and you might see more than just the rushing waters: according to the Mint, you might catch a glimpse of someone in the mist of the falls.A haunting love storyAs the story goes, Mathilde Robin was a bride-to-be who discovered that her beloved had been killed nea...

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4 h. ago Some Canadians will get a sizeable payout from the government this week

Canadians who are eligible for the Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB) can expect to receive payments this week.According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), ACWB payments are issued in three automatic installments throughout the year. The ACWB is an advanced payment of the Canada Workers Benefit (CWB), a refundable tax credit that eligible individuals can claim on their tax return.The benefit is meant to help individuals and families who are working and earning a lower income. Canadians who are eligible for the CWB on their tax return will receive advanced payments of up to 50 per cent of the CWB through the ACWB. Since the next payment date falls on a weekend, on Sunday, Oct. 12, eligible Canadians will receive their money on the last business day of the week, which is Friday, Oct. 10.You're eligible if you meet the following criteria:You're over 19 years old on Dec. 31, or live with a spouse or common-law partner or your child,You're a resident ...

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4 h. ago A $12M Toronto mansion comes with stained glass window portrait of original owner

Toronto real estate is full of character homes, but few can say they come with a built-in portrait of the woman who once lived there.At 114 Glen Rd., in the heart of Rosedale, a stained glass likeness of Mrs. Applegate gazes down from the staircase landing — a self-portrait that's been watching over the house since it was built around 1910."This house has so much history," says realtor Donna Thompson.The stained glass window of Mrs. Applegate. "The original owners, the Applegate family, actually built two homes in Rosedale. There's even a stained glass window of Mrs. Applegate herself — it's such a rare and charming detail."The formal dining room. But it's definitely not the only charming detail of this historic home. The family room with coffered ceilings and oak wainscotting. Designed by architects Simpson and Young and inspired by Italian Renaissance master Andrea Palladio's Villa Rotunda, the home ...

Economics

5 h. ago Raleigh, Suarez, Crawford homer as Mariners top Tigers for 2

DETROIT — The Seattle Mariners are on the brink of a spot in the AL Championship series for the first time in 24 years. Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer, Eugenio Suarez and J.P. Crawford had solo shots and Seattle beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 on Tuesday night to take a 2-1 lead in the […]

Economics

6 h. ago Alberta education support workers continue to work during teachers’ strike

Thousands of support workers at Alberta schools continue to clock in each day during an Alberta teachers' strike. There's work to go around, but it's still an uncertain road ahead.

Society

6 h. ago Some government workers may not get back pay when shutdown ends: Trump

‘There are some people that really don’t deserve to be taken care of and we’ll take care of them in a different way,’ Donald Trump said

Politics

7 h. ago Americans boo 'O Canada' before Toronto Blue Jays playoff game in New York

The New York Yankees fans didn't even wait until the game started before booing the Toronto Blue Jays.Or more specifically, their anthem.Ahead of the Game 3 matchup between the Yankees and Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium in New York, a portion of the Bronx crowd opted to boo the performance of "O Canada."Newsday's Anthony Rieber provided footage of the incident.Fans at Yankee Stadium boo the Canadian national anthem pic.twitter.com/syvgRNudwq— Anthony Rieber (@AnthonyRieber) October 7, 2025Yankees fans had plenty to boo shortly after the the anthem, too, as Blue Jays star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. launched his third home run of the series to give Toronto a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning while receiving his own Bronx cheer.Toronto won the first two games of the series at home at the Rogers Centre, and have a chance to advance to the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2016 with one more victory.Have Blue Jays fans booed the an...

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7 h. ago More jail needed for Calgary youth who took part in 'senseless' deadly attack on city teen, judge rules

The judge agreed with the Crown prosecutor that the convicted killer, who can't be named, needs more time in custody to work on his rehabilitation

Events

8 h. ago Bell: Danielle Smith warns Mark Carney — a deal for Alberta or else

'The time for talking is over. It's time to act,' says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to thumbs-up a pipeline and commit to shelving anti-oilpatch laws

Transport

9 h. ago Letter of the day: Jane Goodall's work and inspiration will live on

The Fauna Foundation, Canada’s only chimpanzee sanctuary, has carried her mission forward — a reminder that her message is alive locally.

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9 h. ago Yankees manager took a shot at Buck Martinez in hilarious back

Despite some recent shots thrown back and forth, Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez has no issue with Aaron Boone.Boone, the New York Yankees manager, took exception to some comments made by Martinez last month. While calling a game, the long-time Blue Jays announcer said the Yankees were not "a very good team."The comments caused quite a bit of backlash and were clearly heard by the Yankees. Prior to his team facing the Jays in the ALDS, Boone was quick to denounce Martinez's assessment."Contrary to some thoughts up here, we're a really good team," Boone told reporters last week. "I know Buck had some thoughts. That's all I was responding to. He's wrong. But it doesn't matter. We've got to go play, and we've got to go perform."While Boone may not have agreed with Martinez's comments, the latter cleared up any potential drama between the two, sharing a funny interaction they had prior to the ALDS gettin...

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10 h. ago Canterra Minerals Announces $2.0 Million Private Placement Led by Strategic Investor Michael Gentile and Other Strategic Investors to Fund Gold Exploration in Newfoundland

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canterra Minerals Corporation (TSXV:CTM) (OTCQB: CTMCF) (FSE:DXZB) (“Canterra” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement of C$2 million (the “Private Placement”) led by strategic investors, including Michael Gentile, one […]

Economics

10 h. ago HUNTER: You again? Accused Riverdale double killer got bail in 2023

The Canadian criminal landscape is filled with couldas, shouldas and wouldas. While consequences don’t appear to cause the Canadian judiciary a single second of lost sleep, the rest of us have to live with their whimsical decisions. Call them real-life consequences. Case in point: Kyle Taylor, all-Canadian boy. Early Tuesday morning, Taylor, 20, was charged […]

Events

11 h. ago OPINION: Canada Post is failing Canadians — time to privatize it

The Crown corporation faces little competition in the postal market.

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12 h. ago N.B. seafood company hit with $1M fine, temporary foreign worker ban

Bolero Seafood Processing was fined $1 million and banned from applying to the temporary foreign worker program for 10 years for various infractions.

Economics

13 h. ago Will Senators core make the next step? Five burning questions as NHL season begins

The mandate from Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer is simple. “I would be disappointed if we didn’t make the playoffs,” Andlauer said on Monday at a groundbreaking for the Laitiere de l’Outaouais in Gatineau. After making the post-season for the first time in eight years last spring, the Senators will open the 2025-26 campaign against […]

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13 h. ago Gold prices have cracked $4K for the 1st time. Why it may not be good news

Gold futures have surpassed $4000 US per ounce for the first time, with a recent spike occurring as the US government remains shutdown.

Economics

13 h. ago Despite perfect start, London Nationals hire new general manager

The Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League club announced the hiring of Keli Corpse, a former Junior C coach and long-time professional player.

Culture

14 h. ago Classes cancelled at Conestoga college campus amid support workers’ strike

An Ontario college says all on-campus classes and activities are cancelled today as striking support staff continue to hold rallies at several colleges across the province. Conestoga College says its Doon campus in Kitchener, Ont., is closed to all vehicle traffic and in-person classes and activities are suspended. The college says that’s because of “large-scale” […]

Society

15 h. ago Toronto sports bar launches new challenge where you eat 6 lbs of ribs in under an hour

A Toronto sports bar just introduced a new eating challenge that'll have you slam six pounds of beef in under an hour.While the Toronto Blue Jays look to extend their two-game winning streak against the New York Yankees tonight, fans can engage in a little bit of healthy competition themselves at Real Sports Bar."Healthy," of course, is used facetiously here, because this challenge is more likely to have you running home to put on your stretchy pants than running the bases.Eating challenges are a kitschy — albeit hard to watch — offering at no small number of restaurants across the continent. Heck, there was an entire TV show devoted to them for over a decade.For Toronto's part, though, the options for folks intent on exploring the absolute limit of their stomach capacities are decidedly limited. That's where Real Sports comes in.Their recently revamped menu features, among the usual suspects of mozzarella sticks and chicken wings, the ominousl...

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