7 h. ago Everyone is loving the proud dad of Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage

No matter what happens for the rest of the playoffs, Trey Yesavage's 2025 season with the Toronto Blue Jays is probably already way beyond his wildest dreams.The team's surprise starting pitcher for their Game 2 matchup Sunday at the Rogers Centre, Yesavage had an all-time performance in just his fourth-ever MLB game.Going 5.1 innings in front of a packed home crowd, Yesavage sent down just about every batter he faced, giving up no hits and just one walk in an 11-strikeout start.SIX STRAIGHT STRIKEOUTSTEN Ks THROUGH 4 INNINGSTREY YESAVAGE IS HERE! #ALDS pic.twitter.com/xTYyzc8O9z— MLB (@MLB) October 5, 2025And while plenty of Blue Jays fans in attendance were having a blast watching a star in the making, perhaps nobody was having a better day than his father, Dave.“I was hoping he would do well, but I never expected this. Especially against the Yankees!” he told FOX's Ken Rosenthal.Sitting in the crowd level at the Rogers Centre, the elder Yesavage was ...

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13 h. ago Two Canadians in Gaza flotilla detained in Israel, says Global Affairs

Canadian vessel in Global Sumud Flotilla reportedly included five citizens

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14 h. ago Balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes over Lithuania closed Vilnius Airport for hours

VILNIUS, Lithuania — Up to 25 small hot-air balloons, some of them confirmed to be carrying smuggled cigarettes, entered Lithuanian airspace late Saturday and forced the shutdown of Vilnius Airport, delaying flights for hours, authorities said. The balloons interfered with 30 flights, impacting some 6,000 passengers, according to Lithuania’s National Crisis Management Center. Flights resumed […]

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14 h. ago Deux Canadiens sont détenus en Israël en lien avec la flottille humanitaire pour Gaza

Deux citoyens canadiens sont détenus en Israël dans le cadre de la flottille Global Sumud, confirme Affaires mondiales Canada.

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15 h. ago Israel detained two Canadians over Gaza flotilla, Ottawa says

Global Affairs Canada did not identify the detained Canadians or disclose if there are others involved, stating no further information can be shared due to privacy laws.

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15 h. ago Two Canadians detained in Israel over flotilla to Gaza: Global Affairs Canada

Global Affairs Canada says it is aware that two Canadian citizens have been detained in Israel following their involvement in a flotilla to Gaza. The Global Sumud Flotilla is a pro-Palestinian fleet of boats aiming to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. Global Affairs Canada did not identify the detained Canadians or disclose if there are […]

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19 h. ago TAIT: Students can work to limit the academic damage of possible teachers’ strike

A letter to all Alberta students: The calendar may say October, but for thousands of Alberta students, the air feels heavier than the autumn leaves falling to the ground. A teachers’ strike, perhaps as early as Monday, threatens not only classroom lessons but the heartbeat of daily life. School is more than math problems and […]

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21 h. ago Habs Mailbag: Lane Hutson's contract situation with Canadiens remains up in the air

It now seems unlikely the defenceman will sign for less than US$10 million a year after winning the Calder Trophy last season.

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23 h. ago Russian Air Barrage Targets Ukraine, Damaging Gas Infrastructure

Russia launched a massive airstrike at targets across Ukraine overnight, including at energy facilities, killing at least five people and wounding several others.

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27 h. ago This $3 million Toronto home from the 1960s is delightfully weird

Toronto real estate has no shortage of glassy new builds and cookie-cutter flips, but every so often, a house comes along that feels like it belongs in both an architectural magazine and a fever dream.Enter 38 Purdon Dr., a ravine-side 1960s modernist with cathedral ceilings, a sunroom bar that literally glows, and a backyard waterfall fed by rainwater.From the street, you know you're not in typical North York territory.The front entrance. The façade glows pink at night, with what can only be described as dinosaur-egg decals on its exterior. And the deeper you go, the stranger it gets.The living room. Originally designed by a local architect in the mid-'60s, the home was completely reimagined in 2002 and again in 2024, fusing mid-century bones with eclectic modern finishes.The dining room. The result? About 5,000 square feet spread across three and a half levels, with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, two kitchens, and four separate entrances.The foyer.&nb...

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32 h. ago Sisters in Spirit pay tribute to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

At the corner of 3rd Street and 8th Avenue in downtown Calgary, a group of men and women gathered on Saturday morning. Many greeted each other with warm hugs and embraces, lighthearted quips and chatter only possible among those who consider each other old friends. But the air felt heavy and the clouds hung grey […]

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34 h. ago Game 1 opener is warmest Blue Jays playoff game ever, just second with Dome open

The team has played other open air playoff games though, dating to before the SkyDome’s June 1989 opening.

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35 h. ago Former air cadet instructor charged in sex offences involving minor: RCMP

RCMP is investigating after John Higgins, a former air cadet, has been charged in a sexual assault case involving minors after working with youth programs in Oromocto, N.B.

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38 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.

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41 h. ago Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills. But the Canadian tech sector typically sees a lot of migration to the U.S. among high-skill employees — and […]

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45 h. ago Freed: A customer service agent treated me like a person, and it changed my whole experience

My unusually personal banter with a friendly call-centre agent was a breath of fresh air in our growingly no-contact society.

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46 h. ago Charting the Global Economy: Inflation Picks Up Across Europe

A quickening of inflation across Europe’s largest economies in September reinforced a holding pattern for interest rates by the European Central Bank.

Economics

47 h. ago The Big AI Trade in Europe Is All About Data Centers and Power

As the artificial intelligence frenzy drives global equities to record highs, in Europe the momentum is flowing into industries critical to powering the technology.

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57 h. ago ‘Where’s that care?’ Group says Lapu Lapu victims need more government support

According to the Filipino BC, no level of government has committed to dedicated funding for programs and services to aid those most affected by the April 26 tragedy.

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57 h. ago Calgary mayoral candidates debate to be hosted by Chamber of Commerce

Global Calgary and the Calgary Chamber of Commerce are joining forces to host a debate on Oct. 8, for the candidates who want to be the next mayor of our city.

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