4 h. ago Canada just got a dark and spooky new coin that's perfect for the season

Canada captures stories and historical moments in its coins, and this time, Halloween has come early for coin collectors who love a creepy design.Just in time for the spooky season in Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint has released a brand-new coin that's hauntingly detailed: Haunted Canada: Lady in White, the latest addition to the Unexplained Phenomena series of silver rectangular coins. Previous designs include the Duncan Incident and the Langenburg Event.This time, the focus is on Québec’s Montmorency Falls, a picturesque waterfall and popular tourist attraction located in the Québec City area. The falls can be viewed from cable cars or a suspension bridge.But, take a closer look, and you might see more than just the rushing waters: according to the Mint, you might catch a glimpse of someone in the mist of the falls.A haunting love storyAs the story goes, Mathilde Robin was a bride-to-be who discovered that her beloved had been killed nea...

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6 h. ago WNBA Finals draw most viewers for Game 1 since inaugural season

LAS VEGAS — The opening game of the WNBA Finals was the most watched Game 1 since the league’s inaugural season. An average of 1.9 million viewers watched Las Vegas edge Phoenix 89-86 on Friday night, according to ESPN. That was up 62% from last season’s matchup of New York and Minnesota. The game peaked […]

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7 h. ago Bettman sees value in NHL’s Olympic break after success of 4 Nations tourney

SUNRISE, Fla. — Commissioner Gary Bettman isn’t the biggest fan of taking a nearly three-week break in the middle of the NHL season so players can participate in the Milan-Cortina Olympics. That said, he obviously sees the value. Bettman spoke at the season-opening game Tuesday between the Florida Panthers — who raised their second consecutive […]

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8 h. ago Ovechkin ready for 21st season in Washington, first after turning 40

ARLINGTON, Va. — When Alex Ovechkin was asked what he is most looking forward to on opening night this season, his answer was a subtle reminder that the 40-year-old version of the star forward is different than the player who entered the NHL two decades ago. “Warmups,” he said with a grin. “I hope my […]

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10 h. ago LILLEY: Carney’s meeting to Washington with Trump leaves him with nothing

While he raised expectations of a deal, Mark Carney once again failed to deliver.

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12 h. ago Rivalry renewed: Maple Leafs and Canadiens set for emotional season opener

The Leafs and Habs have been going at it since 1917, but this year's NHL curtain-raiser will have special meaning.

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13 h. ago Why the Maple Leafs made two waiver claims and surprise roster cuts

Sammy Blais and Cayden Primeau, both with Montreal roots, found themselves in Toronto on the eve of the season opener between the teams.

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13 h. ago Excitement level ramps up for Canadiens goalie Samuel Montembeault

"We have a great group," he says as retooled Habs open regular season Wednesday in Toronto with first of three road games in four nights.

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13 h. ago Will Senators core make the next step? Five burning questions as NHL season begins

The mandate from Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer is simple. “I would be disappointed if we didn’t make the playoffs,” Andlauer said on Monday at a groundbreaking for the Laitiere de l’Outaouais in Gatineau. After making the post-season for the first time in eight years last spring, the Senators will open the 2025-26 campaign against […]

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13 h. ago Elks sign star running back Justin Rankin to extension through 2027 season

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks have signed star running back Justin Rankin through the 2027 CFL season, the team announced Tuesday. The 28-year-old enters Week 19 of this season second in the league with 12 touchdowns (eight rushing, four receiving) and fourth in yards from scrimmage with 1,471 (838 rushing, 633 receiving). Rankin became just […]

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13 h. ago Toronto Maple Leafs offering fans hundreds of free tickets this season

'Leafs fans are very, very loyal,' former captain Darryl Sittler says

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14 h. ago Stanley Cup or bust? Maple Leafs’ real challenge is finding the right fit

GM Brad Treliving held end-of-camp availability ahead of Wednesday's season-opener vs. Montreal Canadiens.

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14 h. ago MLB insider says Toronto Blue Jays should be worried about Bo Bichette

Despite not having Bo Bichette in the lineup, the Toronto Blue Jays hold a 2-0 lead over the New York Yankees in the ALDS.Bichette, who suffered a knee injury late in the season, was tied for second amongst all MLB players with 181 hits despite playing in just 139 games.Though Bichette's injury kept him off the Blue Jays' ALDS roster, there was hope amongst the fanbase that he might be able to return soon after if they were to advance. The Jays themselves, however, didn't provide much clarity regarding a timeline, and we may now know why.According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, the Blue Jays shortstop isn't moving around like a player who is nearing a return to game action."In my opinion, [the Blue Jays] have to be concerned," Rosenthal said on Foul Territory. "It's not so much what I'm hearing, but what I'm seeing being by their dugout. He is not walking like a guy who is fully healthy. He's got a bit of a limp."To my knowledge, he...

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14 h. ago Arty Party at MSG: Former Canucks fan favourite Artūrs Šilovs gets start for Penguins

Pittsburgh coach Dan Muse told the media in New York: “Šilovs had a good camp. We’re going to be looking at both Artūrs and Tristan to come up big early this season.”

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15 h. ago How will Ottawa Redblacks ownership respond to CFL team's stumble backwards?

If the Ottawa Redblacks are going to move on from their current football operations leads — and with three games left in the season, that decision has not yet been made — there’s more to it than simply bidding farewell to GM Shawn Burke and head coach Bob Dyce than beginning the search for their […]

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15 h. ago Doug Gilmour and Darryl Sittler on Leafs’ Cup chances and missing Mitch Marner

'Fans do not remember the regular season, they remember the playoffs'

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15 h. ago Homegrown Tech Meets Hometown Team: Safe Software Partners with Vancouver Canucks

Global data integration leader strengthens community ties with official partnership and donation to Canucks for Kids Fund Surrey, BC, Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Safe Software (Safe), the creator of FME, the only All-Data, Any-AI enterprise integration platform with true support for spatial data, is now a Proud Partner for the 2025-2026 NHL season. […]

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15 h. ago Danielle Smith says she’s giving Carney until Grey Cup to fix nine ‘bad laws’

Smith was taking questions from the media a day after meeting briefly with Carney, just before he left Ottawa for a visit to Washington, D.C.

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16 h. ago INSIDE THE LEAFS: Did Easton Cowan deserve to get cut by the Maple Leafs?

WATCH: On the latest episode of Inside The Leafs, Postmedia’s Rob Wong speaks with Toronto Sun Maple Leafs writers Lance Hornby and Terry Koshan about the decision to start rookie Easton Cowan in the AHL to begin the season and what waiver claims Cayden Primeau and Sammy Blais will bring to the team. What do […]

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16 h. ago Ontario fall markets you want to check out before the season ends

The autumn season in Ontario means one thing: fall markets full of fresh produce, seasonal baked goods, and pumpkins galore.You can visit these markets across the province, with fall markets in Ontario offering opportunities to bring home a piece of the fall season for your mantlepiece (pumpkin spice scented candles, anyone?), stock up your fridge with pies and apples, and fill your camera roll with cutesy photos in full fall vibes.If this has you in the mood for a visit to do some seasonal shopping, then here's a list of must-see fall markets before the season comes to an end.Evergreen Brick Works Saturday Farmers MarketThis year-round market has been bringing homegrown, fresh produce to the Brick Works for almost two decades, with the simple goal of supporting local farmers. It takes place every Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.It features a dedicated section for fall produce, Falling for Flavour in October, where you can find fruits and vegetables specific to the...

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