8 h. ago Japan’s Nikkei stock index jumps nearly 5% after its ruling party picked Takaichi to lead

Japan’s Nikkei stock index jumped nearly 5% on Monday and the yen weakened after its ruling party chose an ultra-conservative as its leader and likely first woman prime minister. Other Asian markets also were mostly higher. U.S. futures climbed and oil gained about $1 a barrel. The Liberal Democrats elected Sanae Takaichi, an ally of […]

Economics

9 h. ago PHOTOS: Canadian National Pickleball League's best compete in London

Smash Pickleball on Wharncliffe Road South played host to the Canadian National Pickleball League Championship Weekend in London on Sunday. Eight teams consisting of three women and three men competed for a share of the $25,000 purse. Photos by LFP’s Derek Ruttan druttan@postmedia.com

Society

11 h. ago Oil Rises in Relief Rally as OPEC+ Agrees Modest Production Hike

Oil opened higher after OPEC and its allies agreed to raise production by a modest amount next month, staving off traders’ fears of a super-sized quota increase.

Other

12 h. ago Carleton University breaks uOttawa's Panda Game winning streak

Tickets were sold out, and more than 20,000 people filled the stands.

Society

14 h. ago Students ‘falling through the cracks’, Alberta teachers say on eve of strike

The province of Alberta’s 51,000 teachers are poised to strike on Monday after nearly 90 per cent voted to reject the government’s latest offer. Negotiations continue.

Other

14 h. ago On eve of strike, Alberta teachers say students ‘falling through the cracks’

The province of Alberta’s 51,000 teachers are poised to strike on Monday after nearly 90 per cent voted to reject the government’s latest offer. Negotiations continue.

Other

16 h. ago Balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes over Lithuania closed Vilnius Airport for hours

VILNIUS, Lithuania — Up to 25 small hot-air balloons, some of them confirmed to be carrying smuggled cigarettes, entered Lithuanian airspace late Saturday and forced the shutdown of Vilnius Airport, delaying flights for hours, authorities said. The balloons interfered with 30 flights, impacting some 6,000 passengers, according to Lithuania’s National Crisis Management Center. Flights resumed […]

Transport

30 h. ago This $3 million Toronto home from the 1960s is delightfully weird

Toronto real estate has no shortage of glassy new builds and cookie-cutter flips, but every so often, a house comes along that feels like it belongs in both an architectural magazine and a fever dream.Enter 38 Purdon Dr., a ravine-side 1960s modernist with cathedral ceilings, a sunroom bar that literally glows, and a backyard waterfall fed by rainwater.From the street, you know you're not in typical North York territory.The front entrance. The façade glows pink at night, with what can only be described as dinosaur-egg decals on its exterior. And the deeper you go, the stranger it gets.The living room. Originally designed by a local architect in the mid-'60s, the home was completely reimagined in 2002 and again in 2024, fusing mid-century bones with eclectic modern finishes.The dining room. The result? About 5,000 square feet spread across three and a half levels, with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, two kitchens, and four separate entrances.The foyer.&nb...

Economics

39 h. ago Trois ans après une croisière annulée, des retraités attendent toujours leur remboursement de plus de 10 000$

Des dizaines de retraités qui ont versé des acomptes pour une croisière se retrouvent aujourd’hui dans l’impasse, le navire n’ayant pas pris la mer.

Economics

42 h. ago Marathon Beneva: des milliers de personnes courent dans les rues de Québec

Le Marathon de Québec bat des records avec 17 000 participants. Écoutez les témoignages inspirants des coureurs qui ont relevé le défi!

Other

44 h. ago Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills. But the Canadian tech sector typically sees a lot of migration to the U.S. among high-skill employees — and […]

Society

45 h. ago 5 things to know about Trump’s tech fee and what it means for Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump announced last month that new H-1B visa applications in the United States will be subject to a $100,000 fee going forward.

Other

45 h. ago 5 things to know about Trump’s visa fee and what it means for Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump announced last month that new H-1B visa applications in the United States will be subject to a $100,000 fee going forward.

Other

46 h. ago ‘Have you considered selling more oil?’ The imagined thoughts of Danielle Smith’s proposed pipeline

‘Would you believe that no other land possessing this miracle liquid has entertained the possibility of leaving their oil where it lies?’

Economics

47 h. ago Layoffs in Canada’s oilpatch as producers brace for tougher times ahead: FP video

Watch: Plus, can carbon capture live up to the hype?

Other

54 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     ...

Events

58 h. ago MedX announces Initial Closing and Proposed Extension of Non

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — MedX Health Corp. (“MedX” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: MDX) is pleased to announce that it has completed the Initial Closing of the Non-brokered Private Placement to accredited investors announced in its Press Release dated July 25, 2025. The Initial Closing comprised the issuance of 7,033,000 Units (as described below) and raised cash […]

Other

59 h. ago Alberta parents, schools brace for impact ahead of provincewide teachers’ strike

With a threatened strike by Alberta's 51,000 teachers scheduled to start on Monday, parents, students, and others affected by the strike are scrambling to make last minute plans.

Society

59 h. ago King Copper Discovery Corp. Ongoing Onsite Work Identifies Multiple New High Priority Targets

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — King Copper Discovery Corp. (“King Copper”, or the “Company”; KCP-TSXV, TBXXF-OTCQB, 3RI-FSE) is pleased to report on continued progress onsite at the Company’s Colquemayo Project in Peru. In anticipation of an upcoming and fully funded 15,000 metre drill program, Company geologists are onsite relogging and reinterpreting […]

Other

61 h. ago Repealing B.C. tanker ban a ‘hypothetical question’ for now, federal energy minister says

The government will soon have to decide if it includes Alberta’s new proposal to build an oil pipeline to B.C’s coastline on its list of nation-building projects

Politics