1 hour ago Family, advocates condemn assault on Muslim man at Ontario hotel

The family of a Muslim hotel worker seriously injured in an alleged hate-motivated assault said the attack in Markham, Ont., has left them fearful.

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2 h. ago Cold Blasts Set to Test Energy Resilience in Europe and Asia

Energy markets in Europe and Asia are heading for a turbulent winter, as forecasters expect recurring cold snaps that risk pushing up power prices.

Economics

5 h. ago Citing unease over graft, Japan’s Komeito leaves the longstanding ruling coalition headed by the LDP

TOKYO (AP) — The head of Japan’s Komeito says it is leaving the ruling coalition headed by the Liberal Democratic Party due to concerns over corruption. The decision announced Friday by Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito deals a serious blow to the Liberal Democrats, who last weekend chose ultra-conservative lawmaker Sanae Takaichi as its leader. Takaichi […]

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10 h. ago Dodgers advance to NLCS after Phillies reliever’s costly extra

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Orion Kerkering made a wild throw past home instead of tossing to first after mishandling Andy Pages’ bases-loaded comebacker with two outs in the 11th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 Thursday to win their NL Division Series 3-1. Kerkering hung his head and put hands […]

Economics

11 h. ago Arc de Trump? Models for possible new Washington monument spotted on president’s desk

Since returning to power in January, former real estate developer has enthusiastically embarked on a series of renovation and building projects

Politics

14 h. ago Everyone agreed Hazel Mae crushed it during Toronto Blue Jays champagne celebration

Here's something they don't teach you in journalism school.With F-bombs and champagne flying, Hazel Mae bravely stepped into the Toronto Blue Jays clubhouse on Wednesday. And unlike just about everyone else in the room, she wasn't wearing protective goggles.Her only protection? A Sportsnet baseball cap.No ponchos needed here."Hazel Mae did a spectacular job in that champagne storm last night," TSN's James Duthie said Thursday morning on social media."Watching the Jays celebration coverage and all I can say is that Hazel Mae is one of the all-time media greats. Seriously, she is amazing," added Roger Lajoie of Sportsnet 590 The Fan.The longtime sportscaster showed incredible poise and professionalism through some celebratory but also trying circumstances.Carrying on through live interviews with music blaring, Mae had to yell questions into the ears of players -- many of them shirtless.She has experience dodging Gatorade buckets during the regular s...

Culture

17 h. ago [À VOIR] Kim Kardashian donne la réplique à Glenn Close dans la première bande

Quelques mois à peine après avoir obtenu son diplôme de droit, Kim Kardashian s’apprête à incarner une avocate dans All’s Fair.

Politics

17 h. ago Family slams decision not to pursue charges against Edmonton police officers who hogtied man who suffocated

Loved ones of an Edmonton man who died after telling the police that he couldn’t breathe say they see no justice in the Alberta police watchdog’s decision not to recommend charges. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) on Wednesday released its decision in the case of 46-year-old Mazin Zaim, who died in hospital nearly […]

Events

17 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays ALCS games sell out almost immediately and resellers swoop in

The Toronto Blue Jays picked up their biggest win in a generation on Wednesday night, knocking the New York Yankees out of the playoffs.And less than 12 hours later, many Blue Jays fans were in a fight of their own, trying to get Jays tickets for the next round of the postseason.While the Jays don't yet know who they'll be playing in the American League Championship Series, they do know one thing: they'll have home-field advantage, with the first of a possible four home games coming this Sunday at the Rogers Centre.With the queue for all four home games opening up at 10 a.m., thousands of Jays fans — and both professional and amateur resellers, we're sure — stepped up to try to get tickets for a matchup against either the Seattle Mariners or Detroit Tigers.Fans were met with all-too-familiar Ticketmaster experiences: seeing tens of thousands of people in front of them in a queue, receiving the dreaded "These tickets are no longer available" mess...

Economics

17 h. ago SIMMONS: John Gibbons says current Blue Jays remind him of 2015 Royals team that beat Toronto

Kansas City defeated the Jays in the 2015 ALCS and went on to win the World Series.

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17 h. ago Quest World Family Entertainment Unveils Calgary’s Most Fun and Fright

CALGARY, Alberta — Quest World Family Entertainment is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest attraction: The Not-So-Spooky Haunted House, a whimsical walk-through adventure that brings the magic of Halloween to life—minus the nightmares. Experience Calgary’s newest family-friendly Halloween attraction – the Not-So-Spooky Haunted House, themed around Ancient Egypt and packed with […]

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18 h. ago Plan to demolish Toronto mall for huge condo development falls flat after no one buys

One of the numerous Toronto-area shopping centres on track to be converted into a sprawling condo development has suddenly been left in limbo after the companies involved found themselves unable to sell enough units to justify construction.The 1956-built Cloverdale Mall at Highway 427 and the QEW was one of the first in a growing pack of "dying malls" in and around Toronto whose valuable properties are being reconsidered for use as high-density housing. A plan tabled in 2020 imagined 4,050 units along with tons of retail and community space across the 12-hectare site, and, over the years, the vision has been updated with a more modern, refined design for a complete neighbourhood.But, the first phase of the project, called Clove condos, has just come crashing down at the final hour in light of the present housing market, with virtually no one willing to buy in. Less than 10 per cent of the site's thousands of homes managed to pre-...

Sport

18 h. ago Family, advocates condemn assault on Muslim man at hotel in Markham

The family of a Muslim hotel worker seriously injured in an alleged hate-motivated assault says the attack in Markham, Ont., has left them fearful as the National Council of Canadian Muslims warns of a sharp increase in hate crimes against the community. Steven Zhou, a spokesperson for the advocacy group, says the Sept. 28 attack […]

Events

18 h. ago CREA to Publish September 2025 Resale Housing Statistics on Thursday, October 16

OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Please note, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) will be publishing its September 2025 resale housing statistics on Thursday, October 16 at 5 a.m. (EDT). The monthly statistics package will be accompanied by the updated quarterly forecast. The final 2025 releases are scheduled for Monday, November 17 and […]

Economics

19 h. ago All the ways Vladdy and Toronto Blue Jays ruthlessly trolled the New York Yankees

Toronto Blue Jays superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. might've been the happiest man on the planet on Wednesday evening.And he couldn't stop himself from having a bit of fun at the New York Yankees' expense.A few months after signing a 14-year, $500-million contract that is the biggest in Canadian sports history, Guerrero had himself a performance for the ages to help knock the Yankees out of the playoffs.In just 20 at-bats across four games, Guerrero picked up nine hits, three home runs, nine RBIs, and most importantly, did enough to help the Jays win their first playoff series in nine years.After the game, Guerrero joined former Boston Red Sox slugger and current Fox MLB analyst David Ortiz for a post-game interview.But it was mostly just an excuse for the two of them to make fun of their hated mutual rival.Ortiz got Guerrero to participate in his signature catchphrase, getting the Blue Jays slugger to yell out a "Daaaaa Yankeees lose!" that has already gone vira...

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19 h. ago HUNTER: Meet the supporting cast of Canada’s most wanted alleged killers

The boundaries for bloodshed don’t come to a screeching halt at Port Union Rd. or Steeles Ave. Homicide is a national nightmare, and there is nowhere its tentacles do not touch. On Wednesday, the BOLO Program released its annual Most Wanted roster, packed with Canada’s 25 biggest dirtbags, and my Sun colleague Chris Doucette zeroed […]

Events

20 h. ago Senate debates bill to add warning labels to alcohol packaging

OTTAWA — The Senate is studying a bill that proposes adding cancer warning labels to alcohol packaging. Sen. Patrick Brazeau, who sponsored the bill, told a Senate committee today that alcohol is linked to seven deadly types of cancer, including liver, colon, breast and oral cancers. He said research shows only a quarter of Canadians […]

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20 h. ago ‘I’m following like crazy’: Flames ‘fired up’ about Blue Jays’ playoff ball

The Flames’ locker-room was buzzing about the Blue Jays’ series victory over Yankees. Well, everyone except New York-raised Matt Coronato.

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20 h. ago For the third year in a row, Staffbase is a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Intranet Packaged Solutions

NEW YORK, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Staffbase, a leading employee experience platform, today announced that it has been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Intranet Packaged Solutions (IPS) for the third consecutive year. For Staffbase, the recognition underscores continued leadership as one of the most trusted and innovative […]

Politics

20 h. ago Justin Bieber responds to mother Pattie Mallette’s prayer for his ‘healing’

Justin Bieber appears to be doing just fine after his mother shared a message on social media last month that she was “praying” for the Canadian pop star’s “healing.” Pattie Mallette posted a religious prayer to Instagram on Sept. 22 for her son alongside a series of black and white photos of Bieber wearing a […]

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