34 h. ago Calgary mayoral candidates cry foul over pollster’s connection to party campaign

ThinkHQ's president Marc Henry confirmed to Global News he is volunteering for the Communities First party and documents show he's donated to Sonya Sharp's campaign.

Culture

59 h. ago Canada Revenue Agency not direct on how many more workers they will add to call centres

Public Service Notebook: The CRA has not provided numbers on some of the hiring done for its call centres.

Society

3 d. ago Civic union groups back Gondek, Sharp for mayor as campaign season approaches home stretch

Members of some of the city's largest civic unions, is again endorsing Jyoti Gondek, while the Calgary Police Association has endorsed Sonya Sharp

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4 d. ago City of Kelowna pushes for action on crime, public safety, seeks more Crown prosecutors

The city has sent off a 14-page letter to both levels of government called, 'Chronic Offenders-Closing the Revolving Door'.

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4 d. ago Paul Bakhmut: Let's bring transparency to Edmonton city hall

We asked Edmonton’s mayoral candidates to answer the question: “Why I should be mayor.”  When people ask why I’m running for mayor, my answer is simple: Trust. Right now, too much of city hall feels like a mystery. Taxes keep going up, but Edmontonians don’t know where the money goes. Construction seems to drag on […]

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6 d. ago OpenAI strikes deal with Shopify, Etsy to allow merchants to sell through ChatGPT

Shoppers who turn to ChatGPT for advice on what to buy soon won’t have to leave the chatbot to make a purchase. OpenAI, the U.S.-based owner of ChatGPT, announced Monday that two new deals it struck will allow American shoppers using the chatbot to more easily make purchases from Shopify and Etsy merchants. Shopify, a […]

Economics

6 d. ago South Africa loses World Cup qualifying points over ineligible player

South Africa have forfeited a 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho for fielding an ineligible player, world football governing body FIFA announced on Monday. South Africa’s 2-0 victory on March 21 in Polokwane has been replaced with a 3-0 defeat meaning they drop to second place in Group C of the African qualifiers, behind […]

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6 d. ago New York Giants owner John Mara says he has been diagnosed with cancer

NEW YORK — New York Giants owner John Mara announced Monday he was recently diagnosed with cancer. Mara said in a statement released by the team that he has been following a treatment plan recommended by doctors. He did not disclose what form of cancer he has and asked for privacy on the matter. “I’m […]

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6 d. ago San Francisco Giants fire veteran manager Bob Melvin after two years

Manager Bob Melvin was fired Monday by the San Francisco Giants after the club missed the playoffs for a fourth straight season. Giants President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey announced the decision Monday. Posey had shown his confidence in Melvin by exercising the veteran manager’s contract option for the 2026 season on July 1. But […]

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6 d. ago Le Canadien tiendra deux séances d’entraînement devant public au Centre Vidéotron

Comme les Sénateurs l’ont fait depuis leur arrivée à Québec, le CH aussi permettra aux amateurs de hockey d’assister à leurs séances d’entraînement.

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6 d. ago Results of Alberta teachers’ vote on latest deal to be released Monday evening

With the threat of a strike by Alberta teachers looming, the results of the teachers vote on the latest government contract offer are to be announced Monday evening.

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6 d. ago Video game maker Electronic Arts to be acquired and taken private for $55 billion

Electronic Arts, maker of video games like “Madden NFL” and “The Sims,” is being acquired for $55 billion, the most expensive levered buyout in history. Under the terms of the deal announced Monday, the private equity firm Silver Lake Partners, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund PIF and Affinity Partners will pay EA’s stockholders $210 per […]

Economics

7 d. ago New York City Mayor Eric Adams abandons his reelection campaign

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday that he is ending his campaign for reelection. In a video released on social media, Adams spoke with pride about his achievements as mayor, including a drop in violent crime. But he said that “constant media speculation” about his future and a decision […]

Politics

9 d. ago Iconic Canadian fashion giant has a flashy new store at Eaton Centre

Fashion lovers rejoice! Simons just doubled down in Toronto.In addition to its Mississauga store at Square One Shopping Centre, Simons now has two more stores in the GTA.The first landed at the Yorkdale mall in August this year, and the second has opened its doors to the public at the Toronto Eaton Centre on Sept. 18. That brings Simons’ Canadian store count to 19.What to expectKnown for its trend-forward offerings, the Quebec-born retailer blends in-house labels — think Twik, Icône, Contemporaine, Le 31, Djab and Simons Maison — with big-name global designers.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by CULTR Toronto (@cultrtoronto)The new three-level, 112,000-square-foot store is filled with everything from trend-forward streetwear to timeless modern classics and offers style at multiple price points for women, men, and the home.Whether you’re...

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1 week ago Infrastructure, public safety key topics as six of nine mayoral candidates face off in Wednesday debate

A relatively amicable debate touched on hot-button issues such as public safety and keeping up with the city's rapid growth and aging infrastructure

Economics

1 week ago More than 3,500 tickets issued in micromobility, school zone safety campaign

More than 3,500 tickets were issued in a recent micromobility vehicles and back-to-school safety enforcement campaign in the city. Toronto Police say the campaign, which ran from Aug. 25-Sept. 13, focused on education and enforcement of micromobility users on local, collector and arterial roads, including bike lanes, sidewalks and crosswalks. Officers laid 179 tickets under […]

Society

1 week ago Looking for Blue Jays playoff tickets? What to know as they go on sale

After the Toronto Blue Jays clinched their playoff berth with a win Sunday, fans are gearing up to secure their spot in the stands as post-season tickets go on sale this week. The baseball team announced Monday that post-season tickets will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. ET on Thursday. The […]

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1 week ago LILLEY: Polling shows Toronto residents want better from City Hall

Crime, safety, affordability all getting worse and many consider leaving the city.

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1 week ago Bruce Pearl, winningest basketball coach in Auburn history, announces retirement

Auburn coach Bruce Pearl announced his retirement Monday months after taking the Tigers to another NCAA Final Four. Pearl’s 38-year-old son Steven Pearl is taking over as head coach of the Tigers. “I just feel when I can’t give 100% it’s time to pass the torch,” Bruce Pearl said in a 14-minute video posted on […]

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1 week ago Toronto Blue Jays playoff tickets going on sale and here's how to score them

The Toronto Blue Jays are back in the postseason.After missing the playoffs in 2024, the Blue Jays punched their ticket to the dance Sunday in Kansas City. They're the fifth team in Major League Baseball and the first in the American League to clinch a playoff berth this season.The Blue Jays announced Monday morning that playoff tickets will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 10 a.m. EDT.Tickets sold are for the best-of-three American League Wild Card Series, beginning Sept. 30, and the best-of-five American League Divisional Series, which would start Oct. 4. Tickets for potential future rounds will be available at a later date.If the Blue Jays win their division, they would receive a bye to the ALDS, skipping the AL Wild Card Series entirely.Playoff home dates will be announced at a later date, and fans will be refunded for any games that don't get played.Fans who have full- or quarter-season tickets will be guaranteed playoff tickets....

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