17 m. ago Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer takes shot at rival Habs

'In the nine years the Centre Videotron has been built, the Montreal Canadians went in there once for one day, came in for a game and left the same day.'

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27 m. ago Brazil’s Lula asks Trump to remove tariffs, sanctions in call

The two leaders held a 30-minute call earlier in the day and agreed to meet in person "soon," the statement said, adding the call had a friendly tone.

Economics

74 m. ago Taylor Swift’s ’The Life of a Showgirl’ breaks record, sells 2.7 million copies in U.S. on first day

NEW YORK (AP) — It’s the life of a saleswoman. Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” sold 2.7 million copies in traditional album sales — which include physical and digital formats — in its first day in the U.S. That’s according to Luminate, an industry data and analytics company. The album […]

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85 m. ago Alberta teachers' strike live updates: Classrooms empty | ATA to give update | Payment portal opening Oct. 14

Some 51,000 members of the Alberta Teachers Association are poised to begin a strike Monday. This file will be updated throughout the day

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85 m. ago 'Our journey here continues': Connor McDavid signs new contract with Edmonton Oilers

Connor McDavid has signed a news two-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers, multiple sources now report. Here is how it broke today: Ryan Rishaug @TSNRyanRishaug Hearing sub 14m for 97 Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC Let’s update this: Connor McDavid will be extending with the Edmonton Oilers. The Athletic’s Murat Ates @WPGMurat Two years, Oilers maintain room […]

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85 m. ago 'What a legend': Hockey world reacts as McDavid signs astonishing contract with Oilers

Connor McDavid has signed an astonishing two-year contract at his current rate of $12.5 million with the Edmonton Oilers, multiple sources now report. The contract is way, way lower than any fan or pundit predicted and represents a massive statement about McDavid’s desire to win a Cup in the next three years in Edmonton. Our […]

Sport

86 m. ago Jordan Peterson was ‘near death’ after ‘terrifying’ health issues

Psychologist Jordan Peterson spent about a month in intensive care and was “near death” after he was hospitalized for pneumonia and sepsis this summer. It’s been a tough few months for the Peterson family, which the psychologist’s daughter shared in an emotional video. “This summer has been exceedingly difficult,” Mikhaila Fuller said in the YouTube […]

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1 hour ago Classes cancelled in Calgary as provincewide teachers strike begins

Calgary students are home this Monday as teachers hold out for a better deal with the province

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1 hour ago Number of temporary worker applications falls as fines rise, government says

OTTAWA — Ottawa says the number of temporary foreign worker applications has dropped by half since September 2024, when new rules were introduced to make it harder to get a permit. Employment and Social Development Canada also says it collected nearly $4.9 million in fines for non-compliance, including the largest penalty ever imposed under the […]

Politics

2 h. ago Ford renews threat to pull Crown Royal and Smirnoff from LCBO amid production spat

On Monday, Doug Ford repeated his threat to pull Diageo-made products from store shelves and suggested the manufacturer would be responsible for the outcome. 

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2 h. ago Classes suspended in Alberta as provincewide teachers strike begins

Classes are out across Alberta on Monday for day one of a provincewide teachers strike. So far the two sides appear far apart on a new contract.

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2 h. ago Rush announces 2026 reunion tour with 2 Canadian dates in Toronto

It's the band's first shows since the R40 tour in 2015 and drummer Neil Peart's death in 2020.

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3 h. ago 'McDavid wants to give the Oilers clarity': big news coming on McDavid contract

This in from NHL insider Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, his take that there will be some major news on the Connor McDavid contract in the next day or two. Speaking on his 32 Thoughts podcast, Friedman made it clear he doesn’t speak for McDavid, but gave his best estimate as to what is about to […]

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3 h. ago What's open and closed on Thanksgiving Monday 2025 in Toronto

What's open on Thanksgiving Monday 2025 in Toronto is a bit of a mixed bag and requires some planning if you'll be spending your day out enjoying the city. Although most businesses will close for the statutory holiday, there are several exceptions, including malls and attractions. Whether you need to stock up on last-minute fixings for your turkey dinner or simply want to spend the day out on the town with your family, let this be your guide to navigating closures on October 13. Here's everything that's open and closed on Thanksgiving Monday 2025 in Toronto.GeneralClosed Banks Government officesLibraries Post officesOpenThe TTC will operate on a holiday schedule (similar to its Sunday service schedule, but starting earlier at approximately 6 a.m.)GO Transit will operate on a Saturday scheduleSelect Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall locations.Some grocery stores, like Summerhill Market, will be open on ...

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3 h. ago With deficit set to soar, Ottawa shifts budgets from spring to fall

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government plans to table the federal budget in the fall going forward, ending the long-standing practice of releasing the document in the spring. The Liberals intend to introduce this year’s budget on Nov. 4, after foregoing a spring budget following the April election. The parliamentary budget officer predicts […]

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3 h. ago MLB legend David Ortiz eviscerates Yankees after Toronto Blue Jays slugfest

David Ortiz might not exactly be the biggest fan of the Toronto Blue Jays, but there's no doubt who he's cheering for in the American League Wild Card Series.Ortiz, a 10-time All-Star during his 14 seasons with the Boston Red Sox, seemed to be taking quite the pleasure in seeing the Blue Jays demolish the New York Yankees during their first two playoff games.While Toronto still needs to win one more game to advance to the American League Championship Series, they've certainly looked the part in their first two games. Scoring 23 runs over two days, Ortiz was in full-on trolling mode over his hated Yankees rivals."They can bring Jesus back, and they're still going to go to Cancun," Ortiz said on Fox's postgame show. "It's over. It's a wrap, just so you know. This Toronto Blue Jays lineup ain't playing around."Ortiz got the ability to chirp a few old rivals in Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez, both of whom were two of the biggest faces ...

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4 h. ago Unapologetically Jewish Org Files Human Rights Complaints Against Cities of Montreal and Toronto

Newly founded grassroots organization looks to tackle rising hatred in country head-on. OTTAWA, Ontario — Unapologetically Jewish, a newly formed grassroots non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and amplifying the voices of Canadian Jews, today announced that it has filed a Human Rights complaint against city officials responsible for policing in Montreal and Toronto. The complaint […]

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4 h. ago The many deceptions of the Liberals’ gun ‘buyback’: Full Comment podcast

The public safety minister admitted his government’s sweeping plan to confiscate thousands of previously legal gun models with a “buyback” is badly flawed. But as Ian Runkle, a lawyer specializing in firearms law, tells Brian Lilley, it’s far more troubling than that. Ottawa plans to recreate a form of the hated gun registry that it […]

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4 h. ago Newborn baby left at doorstep of Longueuil, Que, home, police investigating

Police in Longueuil, Que., are looking for someone who allegedly left a newborn baby at the doorstep of a home late Sunday night.

Economics

5 h. ago Police investigate hate crime after mosque set on fire in English coastal town

LONDON (AP) — Police were investigating Monday what they called a hate crime after a mosque was set on fire in an English coastal town. The fire on Saturday night came two days after two men were killed when a knife-wielding assailant attacked their synagogue in Manchester on the holiest day of the Jewish year, […]

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