13 h. ago Nick Robertson shines, Dennis Hildeby, James Reimer busy in Maple Leafs pre

Don’t tell those Maple Leafs hopefuls toiling Saturday in Detroit it was a meaningless game to wrap the exhibition schedule. Winger Nick Robertson flew out of the gate, created his own breakaway and though stopped, he scored short-handed and buzzed the net consistently, playing 200-foot hockey in a 6-5 overtime loss. The battle for the […]

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17 h. ago As Murdoch Mysteries returns, author talks books that inspired show

Maureen Jennings created the character of Det. William Murdoch

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18 h. ago City of Ottawa staff recommend against heritage district designation for Wellington Street West area

A city administration report for council's built heritage committee said the area only met or exceeded the threshold for one criteria in the Ontario Heritage Act.

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23 h. ago ‘A good day is only getting hit three times’: CUPE education workers from across the province demand action at Queens Park as school violence soars across Ontario

TORONTO — On Saturday, hundreds of education workers from across Ontario rallied at Queens Park to demand the Ford government take immediate action to address the growing crisis of violence in schools. The Ontario government has cut billions from public education since 2018, creating a crisis in underfunding and understaffing at schools across the province. […]

Society

24 h. ago New developments creating wellness experiences that foster sense of community

It's more than just providing individual fitness facilities

Sport

30 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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30 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Woman’s course language doesn’t sit well with longtime friend

DEAR ABBY: When my lifelong friend “Cheryl” and I would talk once a week to catch up with each other’s lives, she’d describe her other friends’ woes in a really animated way, including a loud voice and extremely vulgar words about those friends. She even talked about her recently departed mother this way. Her mother […]

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32 h. ago Have stinging freshwater jellyfish invaded Lac La Pêche in Gatineau Park?

In late September, the lake was teeming with the ghostly creatures. a phenomenon experts believe is rooted in the rising lake-water temperatures associated with climate change.

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36 h. ago Ontario once had very bizarre McDonald's locations but they're gone forever

Although most McDonald's locations in Ontario look nearly identical today — with their grey exteriors and red columns topped with the chain's famous golden arches — some outlets had their own distinct quirky character throughout the 1970s and 1990s. As franchise owners worked to set their locations apart from others, many experienced unusual features that have since disappeared, including attached train cabooses to host birthday parties, and even one with a gas station built beneath it. For those who grew up in Ontario during the late 20th century, the sight of a bright red caboose beside your local McDonald's was a staple of childhood. Franchise owners across the province, from Chatham to Stratford, Barrie to Owen Sound, and Orangeville to Mississauga, converted former railway cars into dining rooms and play areas, and birthday party rooms. A McDonald's caboose restaurant in Chatham, Ont., in 1985. Photo: Don McQueen/Old Ont...

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36 h. ago Massive fireworks show to light up Toronto skies for major festival next week

Toronto is gearing up for a huge celebration as Diwali - Festival of Lights returns to the city, complete with ethnic bites, a diverse lineup of vendors and artists, and, of course, an enormous fireworks display. This year, attendees can expect over 1,000 artists — both local and international — to grace the stage with live dance shows and musical performances. Although the international appearances are still under wraps, last year the festival featured Mumbai Troupers and Bollywood actor Omi Vaidya. So, if these appearances are anything to go by, then this year's special guests should be something to look forward to.Of course, a Diwali event also means an abundance of South Asian food. Street food vendors, such as Toronto Tikki Co. and Uncle Omelet, as well as fusion food vendors like Fukrey Indian Bistro and Streetside Munchies, will set up shop at this two-day festival.    View this post on Instagram     ...

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39 h. ago Alberta First Nation residents fight drug, alcohol abuse with push for dry community

After attending too many funerals for young people, some residents of Kehewin First Nation have crafted legislation banning drugs and alcohol in the Alberta community.

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40 h. ago B.C. needs a 'real estate czar,' developer Bob Rennie tells premier

B.C. Premier David Eby and developer Bob Rennie discuss various Vancouver issues at a UDI event on Oct. 3, 2025.

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40 h. ago Blue Jays aren’t expecting a Kirk Gibson moment from injured Bo Bichette

Blue Jays manager John Schneider has long been an avid fan of the game and well-versed in some of Major League Baseball’s biggest post-season moments. With that in mind, his assessment of injured shortstop Bo Bichette’s chances of returning to action in the American League division series that begins on Saturday, was probably revealing. “I […]

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41 h. ago Suspect sketch released in Edmonton playground sexual assault of young girl

Police are looking for help identifying a youth believed to have sexually assaulted an eight-year-old girl at a park in the northside community of Lorelei this past July. 

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42 h. ago How RBC is levelling up your All Things Go Music Festival experience in Toronto

An exclusive experience with a general admission ticket? You deserve this!      The All Things Go Music Festival is hitting the Budweiser Stage in Toronto on Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5, and RBC debit cardholders are going to have the ultimate fan experience.A weekend to rememberThis is the first-ever Canadian iteration of the beloved music festival, and with 16 era-defining musicians taking the stage, you don’t want to miss what could very well be one of the best weekends of the year!Headlining acts include Reneé Rapp, Remi Wolf, and Kacey Musgraves. Best of all, everything takes place on one stage so you don’t have to miss a minute of the action or choose between acts. Just sit back, relax, and soak up every moment.In honour of this Canadian debut, RBC is collaborating with Live Nation Canada to help kick your experience up a notch. RBC debit cardholders can access exclusive perks to take the weekend from great to ...

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42 h. ago What the Puck: Are the Canadiens and Senators developing a full

Two talented young teams are in a similar state of their rebuilds and chances are they're going to be battling often in the years to come.

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42 h. ago Parents demand action after children find crack pipe near Montreal injection site

The incident has renewed criticism of the proximity of the Maison Benoît Labre supervised injection site, which also serves people experiencing homelessness.

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42 h. ago What is Project 2025 and why is Donald Trump now embracing it?

During his 2024 election campaign, Trump disavowed Project 2025, distancing himself from the content and its creators

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42 h. ago What is Project 2025 and why is Donald Trump meeting with a man who helped write it?

During his 2024 election campaign, Trump disavowed Project 2025, distancing himself from the content and its creators

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45 h. ago MAK Acquisition Corp. Files Preliminary Prospectus for Proposed Initial Public Offering

MAK Aims to Create the Next Great Canadian Listed Technology Champion MAK Expected to Benefit From Strong Tailwinds Driven by Private-Sector Pursuit of Growth and Margin Expansion, Coupled with Historic Public-Sector Investment in Defence And Space Experienced Technology Executives Matt Proud and Avjit Kamboj with a Proven Ability to Build Scaled Tech Companies to Lead […]

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