69 m. ago ‘IT KEPT BLOWING AWAY’: Runaway inflatable pumpkin spooks Ohio police

PARMA HEIGHTS, Ohio — Police in northeast Ohio went in pursuit of a runaway inflatable pumpkin after receiving calls of a large, orange inflatable object on the run. Body camera footage from the Parma Heights Police Department shows the inflatable pumpkin rolling down the street was difficult to grasp. Officers eventually stopped and detained the […]

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90 m. ago Deachman: Speed cameras aren't the enemy Doug Ford makes them out to be

I visited the 10 busiest speed cameras in Ottawa to see if they're all just cash grabs.

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1 hour 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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2 h. ago Lively tentacle public art in Edmonton's core takes national Creative City prize, party Saturday

A pair of playful public art pieces in the downtown core have won a national prize, the Creative City Network’s Legacy Award, handed out in Kingston, Ont. Talented local mosaic sculptors Red Knot Studio — lead artist Erin Pankratz and artist and project manager Christian Pérès Gibaut — were given the prestigious prize for their two organic-feeling […]

Society

3 h. ago Enormous tower could soon rise high above lively Toronto pub

Plans to build a towering new landmark next to a lively Toronto pub, brewing behind the scenes since 2023, could soon become a reality.Developer Elysium has filed an application with the city to redevelop a site just west of Sherbourne St., spanning 164 through 168 Isabella St., currently home to a group of heritage homes dating back to the late 1800s, and right next door to Gabby's Isabella Hotel location.Elysium purchased the buildings in mid-2023 and has since embarked on a plan to incorporate them into the base of an enormous 69-storey rental tower featuring an impressive design from architects Studio JCI.The project team announced its intention to redevelop the site last year, noting that the new tower planned for the property would preserve the existing heritage-listed 1887-1888-built John Holderness House (164 Isabella) and Henry J. Larkin House (166 Isabella), as well as the heritage-designated J. Bedford House at 168 Isabella, also constructed in 1887.Elysium, in partne...

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3 h. ago This new Kanata pastry shop bakes tempting Turkish desserts to order

The woman-run kitchen turns out crisp phyllo parcels and full Turkish breakfasts with simit, served alongside strong tea and hot-sand coffee.

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4 h. ago Is there a way to make Nepean a "cool" neighbourhood? | Letters to the Editor

Thursday, Oct. 9: On making Nepean cool, Canada Post's mandate and Lansdowne 2.0

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4 h. ago AIAC to Honour Canada’s Astronauts with the Hon. Marc Garneau Award at Canadian Aerospace Summit 2025

OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) is proud to recognize Canada’s Astronauts, past and present, with the Hon. Marc Garneau Award. The award celebrates the extraordinary contributions of Canada’s astronauts, from innovation and space exploration to advancing aerospace both in Canada and around the world. The […]

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4 h. ago Oakridge Park in Vancouver, Canada Introduces the Newest Brands to Open at its Premier Shopping Centre

Loewe, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Thom Browne, and Loro Piana, Among Others, Join Prestigious Retail Line-Up Rendering Courtesy of Oakridge Park VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oakridge Park, Canada’s largest redevelopment from QuadReal Property Group and Westbank, is setting a new standard in Vancouver’s luxury retail scene. As part of this […]

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4 h. ago Prime Minister Carney says next 48 hours crucial in Gaza peace process

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is urging all parties involved in the U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan to follow through. Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a plan that would pause the fighting and see Hamas release the 20 living hostages while Israel pulls troops back to an agreed-upon […]

Politics

5 h. ago Your wait for TTC subway trains is about to get much shorter

Years after Toronto ground to a halt amid pandemic closures, the TTC is finally restoring one of its busiest lines to the same service frequency as the before times.On Thursday, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow announced the restoration of pre-pandemic service on the TTC's Line 2 Bloor-Danforth. "Torontonians deserve better, more frequent transit, and we continue to work towards providing just that," said Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow. "Today's announced service increase will benefit thousands of customers who use Line 2 daily, and we look forward to continuing to deliver even better public transit for the residents of this city."Trains will officially resume serving Line 2 at intervals as fast as two minutes and twenty seconds during rush hour, starting Oct. 12. Service changes will also increase train frequency during off-peak periods.For comparison, Line 2 trains ran every four minutes in 2021.Six additional trains will be introduced to increase the line'...

Transport

6 h. ago Here's what Toronto Blue Jays manager said after huge series win over Yankees

The Toronto Blue Jays made sure to celebrate after punching their ticket to the ALCS on Wednesday night.The Blue Jays were able to eliminate the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the ALDS, leaving Yankee Stadium with a 5-2 victory. It's the organization's first time heading to the ALCS since 2016, and, as you can imagine, the emotions were running high.As soon as the team got back into the clubhouse, manager John Schneider delivered one of the most epic speeches you'll ever hear."Every single one of you, f*cking bullpen game, Nathan Lukes, Myles Straw, all you motherf*ckers, it takes everybody, every day," Schneider said."Start spreading the news, b*tches."Everyone please take a second and listen to Blue Jays manager John Schneider pic.twitter.com/XikQfvbmUj— Joe Orrico (@JoeOrrico99) October 9, 2025It was quite the redemption for Schneider, who was taking some heat from fans after his decision to give Shane Bieber an early pull ...

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6 h. ago Modern living: Ottawa's ReStore receives its largest ever single donation

The biggest donation in the history of Ottawa’s ReStores is bringing a touch of elegance at a bargain to local shoppers.  The ReStore is the retail arm of Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa. It accepts donations of new and gently used home building materials, furniture, decor and more and sells it well below retail prices […]

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6 h. ago Safe & Green Holdings Corp. Regains Compliance with All Nasdaq Requirements

Full Nasdaq Compliance Restored: Company regains compliance with all Nasdaq listing requirements, closing the matter as of Oct. 3, 2025. Stronger Capital Structure: Boral deal restructuring and reverse split cut dilution by more than 80% and removed prior public interest concern tied to potential issuance of over one billion shares. MIAMI, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE […]

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6 h. ago North Edmonton eatery shows how restoring a ruined restaurant is possible

While the new eatery is slowly becoming a community hub and has gained some rave reviews, the building’s history continues to scare away customers

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9 h. ago Firms say Montreal limited competition on technology contract that received a single bid

One financial constraint in particular imposed by the city was called "insane" by a businessman who intended to bid, but said he gave up because he felt the requirements were dissuasive.

Economics

9 h. ago Montreal limited competition on technology contract that received a single bid, firms say

One financial constraint in particular imposed by the city was called "insane" by a businessman who intended to bid, but said he gave up because he felt the requirements were dissuasive.

Economics

10 h. ago Recovery unlikely for Ottawa cyclist struck by vehicle in July

Neurologists told Leslie-Anne Barrett that Ghost Padron had a Grade Three diffuse axonal brain injury after being struck by a car in Stittsville.

Transport

10 h. ago Parking tickets, skunks and landlords who won't turn up heat: What bylaw officers see

Ottawa is holding its first bylaw appreciation day to honour the workers who help keep the city civil.

Events

14 h. ago Plaidoyer pour que le Canada respecte le droit international et agisse pour Gaza

Un groupe de personnalités québécoises rappelle à Ottawa que le pays a signé des traités qui l’obligent à agir.

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