11 h. ago Dead calf still attached to umbilical cord pushed by orca near Vancouver Island

A statement from the American-based Center for Whale Research says it is not clear yet whether the calf was stillborn or died shortly after birth.

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12 h. ago Why Calgary Flames prospect Jacob Battaglia believes he’s on the right path

Flames second-rounder Jacob Battaglia on his future plan: ‘I’m just very set on finishing my years in the OHL and making the jump, whenever I’m ready’

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16 h. ago B.C. farm says it will ask Supreme Court of Canada to stop the cull of 400 ostriches

VICTORIA — A spokesperson for Universal Ostrich Farms says the farm will ask the Supreme Court of Canada to stop the culling of 400 ostriches hit by avian flu, but it is not clear yet whether Canada’s highest court will hear the case. Katie Pasitney says the farm remains hopeful that it will get another […]

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17 h. ago Man, 35, sought for allegedly threatening to kill a woman in city’s east end

The accused is under court orders to steer clear of the woman

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31 h. ago 10 condos you can buy for less than $400k in downtown Toronto right now

Toronto's real estate market is in an unprecedented downward spiral which continues to scare away buyers worried about what snail-paced sales and a growing backlog of listings will mean for their future investment.But, for those brave enough to fulfill their dream of property ownership amid such an uncertain market (and economy in general), there are some serious deals to be had, with house, townhome and condo prices inching downward, in some cases to levels not seen in many years.For the first time in a long time, units in downtown T.O. are getting snagged for around the $350,000 mark — one, in fact, sold for only $295,000 this week — with dozens currently available in the $300k range, which would have been unheard of just a few years ago.Here are some of the most affordable units on the market right now:1014-251 Jarvis StreetKW Living Realty, Brokerage/condos.caThis clean, bright studio may be small and cookie-cutter, but wha...

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34 h. ago AI tech identifies Central Okanagan properties and hazardous material in their bins

Called 'Prairie Robotics', the system involves mounted cameras that capture images of material going into the recycling g trucks.

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37 h. ago Federal government sues Uber over alleged discrimination against people with disabilities

The federal government said Friday that it is suing Uber for allegedly discriminating against passengers with disabilities. The Department of Justice said Uber drivers routinely refuse to serve individuals with disabilities, including those with service dogs. Uber is the largest ride-hailing company in the U.S. The lawsuit alleges that Uber drivers have charged illegal cleaning […]

Politics

37 h. ago Apple deepens its ties to a Kentucky plant that produces cover glass for iPhone and Apple Watch

HARRODSBURG, Ky. (AP) — Apple is putting its trust in a Kentucky plant singled out to become the exclusive producer of the cover glass meant to safeguard every iPhone and Apple Watch sold worldwide by the tech giant. Specialty glass maker Corning Inc. said Friday it plans to triple production capacity at its plant in […]

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39 h. ago Here are the most and least expensive places in the GTA to buy a home right now

There are some major deals to be had for those wading into the Toronto real estate market these days — at least, when contrasted against the prices of just a few years ago — with the vast majority of the few homes switching hands now going for far under asking price.The newest reports from August 2025 show homes in the region are going for tens of thousands of dollars less than they were last year, with average prices ranging from $642,195 for a condo to $1.3 million for a standalone house — the latter especially, still nothing to scoff at, but a notable 7.5 per cent cheaper than this time last year.But regardless of how much GTA homes have depreciated in value and which areas are being the most drastically underbid, one may wonder what neighbourhoods have the cheapest properties overall in terms of dollar amount right now.Once again, local property platform Wahi has surveyed the market and has released a ...

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39 h. ago Georgia judge won’t award attorneys fees to governments in lawsuit over Rivian vehicle plant

ATLANTA (AP) — A judge has rejected an attempt by the state of Georgia and a local development agency to force people who unsuccessfully sued to block an electric vehicle plant to pay the government’s legal fees. State government and the development authority demanded that six Morgan County property owners who challenged the zoning for […]

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39 h. ago Logging firm wins injunction to halt Walbran Valley blockade on Vancouver Island

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has granted an injunction to a forestry company to halt a blockade against old-growth logging in the Walbran Valley on Vancouver Island, with the judge saying it “appears clear” the protesters’ action is criminal. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Amy Francis said Friday that protests “are part of a healthy […]

Economics

41 h. ago Ottawa pitched extending refugee sponsor pause to late 2028 to fix backlog: Records

OTTAWA — The Immigration Department suggested extending a freeze on most private refugee sponsorship applications by three more years to clear backlogs in the system, according to documents obtained by The Canadian Press. Last November, the federal government paused approvals of refugee resettlement applications filed by community organizations or groups of five individuals looking to […]

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47 h. ago BYD Clarifies Statements Made by Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa

MILAN, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In response to the remarks made yesterday by Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa, who publicly stated that “in Germany Leapmotor sold more than BYD,” the company wishes to clarify the following sales figures for the German market from January to August 2025: – With 8,610 registrations in the first […]

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50 h. ago Gas Markets Brace for Glut With No Sign of China Demand Rebound

Global gas traders are leaving a major industry conference in Milan without a clear consensus on when — or even if — demand from Chinese buyers will rebound, a key risk as liquefied natural gas supplies keep piling up.

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54 h. ago Australia’s Biggest Gas Export Plant Gets Final Approval to Run to 2070

Australia’s first and largest liquefied natural gas plant cleared the final hurdle to operate until 2070, after an almost seven-year process during which operator Woodside Energy Group Ltd. faced opposition from environmentalists and traditional owners concerned about the site’s pollution.

Economics

55 h. ago A $3 million home is one of the largest on this coveted Toronto street

Do you want the house tour? 20 Fairview Boulevard is a 4,000 square foot slice of heaven. Come on in!This distinguished three-storey home sits in the sought-after neighbourhood of Riverdale, which offers the best of both worlds: the serene exclusivity of the suburbs with the ultimate urban convenience of being just steps from Broadview Station.To enter, you'll step through a beautiful enclosed brick front porch, complete with a slate floor and double-hung chicory wood-clad windows. Morning coffee probably tastes extra delicious watching the sun rise from this cozy alcove.All this, and we're not even inside yet!Inside, you're met with a large foyer featuring a coat closet, a glimmering powder room, and a splendid oak staircase that leads to the upper floors and basement.The living room boasts a large bay window and a zero-clearance radiant gas fireplace, setting the perfect scene for the cozy fall and winter evenings ahead.There's so much you ...

Economics

59 h. ago 1 person hurt as officials clear U.S. Naval Academy building after reports of threats

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The United States Naval Academy in Maryland was put on lockdown Thursday and a building was cleared in response to reports of threats made to the military school, and one person was injured, officials said. The person injured was airlifted to a hospital and was in stable condition, Lt. Naweed Lemar, the […]

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60 h. ago Cheap Yuan Funding Is Tempting More Borrowers Outside of China

As Hungary embarks on building railways that link car factories to new markets in western Europe, the country is turning to financing in China.

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60 h. ago Asia Joins Global Equity Rally After US Inflation: Markets Wrap

Asia joined a global equity rally after relatively tame US inflation data and cooling jobs numbers clinched a path for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates next week.

Economics

60 h. ago Bad Bunny to skip U.S. in world tour, fears immigration raids

NEW YORK — The wildly popular Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny says he will skip the United States during an upcoming world tour because he fears raids by immigration agents at his concerts. Since July the singer has been playing to sold-out shows in San Juan, capital of the U.S. territory in the Caribbean. He […]

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