3 h. ago Bad Bunny’s music streams soar since Super Bowl halftime show news

NEW YORK — Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny’s music catalogue has seen a jump in streams since his 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance was announced. According to Luminate, an industry data and analytics company, Latin music is primarily consumed via streaming. They found that Bad Bunny saw a 26% increase in on-demand streams in the […]

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5 h. ago Music industry asks MPs for action on unauthorized use of works by generative AI

OTTAWA — The music industry called on the government to take action Wednesday to address unauthorized use of music by generative AI systems, helping the industry move toward a licensing system. Representatives from music industry groups appeared before the House of Commons heritage committee, which is studying the effects of AI on creative industries. They […]

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6 h. ago Calgary Police Service celebrates three decades of HAWCS and Const. Rick Sonnenberg's legacy

HAWCS has been called out 30,685 times, and supported 4,991 apprehensions

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8 h. ago Terry Newman: Inside Montreal’s dark and twisted celebration of dead Jews

The second anniversary of the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust now rewritten by protesters in Montreal as an act of resistance

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8 h. ago Selena Gomez’ kidney donor speaks out after rumours of soured friendship

Francia Raisa said late last month that news of their falling out was not true.

Society

9 h. ago Bill Burr répond à ses détracteurs après sa participation au controversé Festival d’humour de Riyad: «Je me fous de ce que disent ces hypocrites»

Critiqué de toutes parts pour avoir participé au Festival d’humour de Riyad, l’humoriste affirme n’en avoir rien à battre de ses détracteurs.

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9 h. ago The Estée Lauder Companies Announces BEAUTY&YOU India 2025 Winners, Celebrating the Next Generation of Beauty Entrepreneurs

In partnership with Startup India and Nykaa, the program awards four winners funding, mentorship, and platforms to scale their beauty brands NEW YORK & MUMBAI, India — The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) announced yesterday the winners of BEAUTY&YOU India 2025. This year’s program, supported by the Government of India’s Startup India and launch […]

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9 h. ago Toronto is getting a whole crop of new Christmas bars this holiday season

Toronto is going to be home to a number of new Christmas pop-up bars this holiday season.Ho ho h... wait, wasn't it just the summer? Don't worry, you didn't accidentally slip into a wormhole that shot you out in December, but it's never too early to get excited for the impending days of holiday cheer.If you already have daydreams of sugarplums dancing in your head, I come bearing an early gift: Toronto is getting three new Christmas pop-up bars this holiday season.For years, Miracle on Bloor has been the undisputed go-to annual pop-up for festive cheer, and the 2025 season will be no different. The pop-up takes over Third Place (875 Bloor St. W.) as of Nov. 14.But wait, there's more. For the first time, Miracle is expanding with a second pop-up in the city at Boxcar Social's Harbourfront location, opening on Thursday, Nov. 20.Created by the award-winning team behind Civil Liberties and Civil Works, Miracle on Harbourfront will bring all the festive ...

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11 h. ago Here's where to attend Toronto Blue Jays playoff watch parties

The City of Toronto will be hosting free viewing parties for the Blue Jays' playoff run after all, even if it took them a few games to get around to it.Starting on Wednesday for Game 4 of the American League Division Series, Toronto will have big screens set up for a "festive, communal game-day atmosphere in the heart of the city's public squares."The viewing parties will be held at up to three different locations.For the American League Championship Series and World Series, should the Jays advance, they'll be hosting the games for free at Nathan Phillips Square, at Bay Street and Queen Street, outside of Toronto's City Hall.But for the two last-minute parties, they'll actually be held in North York and Scarborough.ALDS Game 4: Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 7:08 p.m. – Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St.ALDS Game 5: Friday, Oct. 10 at 8:08 p.m. – Albert Campbell Square, 150 Borough Dr. (if necessary)"Toronto is a baseball city and when ...

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11 h. ago Denise Richards compares Aaron Phypers to ex Charlie Sheen: ‘HE NEVER HIT BELOW THE BELT’

Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers’ split has been a nightmare compared to her divorce from ex-husband Charlie Sheen. Richards appeared in a Los Angeles court on Tuesday for a hearing regarding a temporary restraining order against her ex that she is requesting be made permanent. The two were married in 2018 before Phypers filed for […]

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12 h. ago These restaurants are where the Toronto Blue Jays eat when they're off

Toronto's beloved Blue Jays may be busy on the road to a potential World Series, but when they're not out raking in wins on the diamond, they can often be found dining at local restaurants.Sports superstars have to eat, too, and the Toronto Blue Jays, on top of being the current object of all of the city's sports-related hopes and dreams, are evidently major fans of the local food scene.While restaurants all over the city are due to get a welcome boost in business as the postseason rages on through October, the players themselves have a selection of favourites where they, personally, like to indulge in a post-win meal when they're on home turf.The Jays could potentially play their next home game on Friday should the New York Yankees recover from their ALDS deficit, so if you want to eat like the team, here's where you should be heading. Or, you could always attempt Real Sports' appalling new No-No Challenge, instead.Vladimir Guerrero Jr.Honorary Tor...

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12 h. ago With opener looming, these four words are music to Maple Leafs’ ears

Auston Matthews is healthy. Of everything that has been written about the Maple Leafs in the days leading up to their 2025-26 opener, no four words are more important. The captain isn’t just good to go after he endured a lingering upper-body injury throughout last season, causing him to miss 15 games. Matthews is in […]

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12 h. ago Taylor Swift unfazed by critics, says she embraces ‘chaos’ of opinions of her music

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter released The Life of a Showgirl last week, her 12th studio album

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12 h. ago Canadians can celebrate 20 years of The Office with meals inspired by the show

Hey Toronto, can you believe it's been 20 years since the premiere of the iconic NBC show The Office?When you think about the series, what comes to mind? Is it the cringe-worthy Dundie Awards? Jim putting Dwight's stapler in Jell-O? Maybe it's even some "PARKOUR!"There’s a lot to choose from. And in celebration of the show’s 20th anniversary, HelloFresh — one of the world’s most popular meal kits — is serving up something special. Get ready to swap your binge-watching session for a cooking session, recreating fan-favourite foodie moments straight from Dunder Mifflin.Try meals inspired by iconic The Office momentsFrom Oct. 18 to 31, HelloFresh subscribers can dig into two Office-inspired meals. First up is Kevin’s (hopefully less messy) famous chili, a bold blend of beef chili with beans, ancho chili, and southwest flavours. Warming your heart like it did for generations of Malones, this chili is ...

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13 h. ago Donald Trump mocks Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show: ‘Never heard of him’

'I think it’s absolutely ridiculous,' U.S. president says

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13 h. ago Iconic Paraíso de la Bonita Inaugurates the New Royalton Reserve Collection

ST. MICHAEL, Barbados, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Royalton Hotels & Resorts today announced the launch of the Royalton Reserve Collection, an exclusive new portfolio of independent luxury resorts within the Royalton universe, defined by uncompromising standards of service, design, gastronomy, and individuality. The legendary Paraíso de la Bonita, a Luxury Collection Resort, Riviera […]

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14 h. ago Cintas Celebrates Bear Head Lake State Park as 2025 America’s Best Restroom®

The Minnesota state park was awarded $2,500 in Cintas products and services CINCINNATI — Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) is excited to name Bear Head Lake State Park in Minnesota as the 2025 America’s Best Restroom® contest winner. As this year’s winner, Bear Head Lake State Park’s restrooms earned a prize package that includes a Cintas […]

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16 h. ago Home decor: An underused music room gets remade for kids and adults 

I’m a mom of a four-year-old with one on the way and I’m struggling to make our room off the kitchen work for our growing family. It started as a music room and then morphed into a playroom, but it’s never really taken off as the multifunctional room we want it to be.   I’d love […]

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16 h. ago Mary J. Blige releasing film of her Madison Square Garden show in theatres

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mary J. Blige is taking her throne from the stage to the big screen. But this time, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul will bring Madison Square Garden with her. The Grammy and Emmy-winning performer announced Wednesday that she will release her first concert film, “Mary J Blige: For My Fans, Live […]

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16 h. ago First Participants of Environmental Water Internship Graduate

For the Indigenous participants of a water and resource-management internship, Graduation is just the beginning SUDBURY, Ontario, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The six inaugural participants of a robust environmental water internship can now call themselves Graduates. Water First Education and Training, Inc. (Water First) launched the Environmental Water Internship in collaboration with Mamaweswen, […]

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