6 h. ago Why different may be more important than better in the Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup search: 9 Things

The beginning of the new season is almost upon us. It is a tall order in front of the Edmonton Oilers. Since 1994, not one Western Conference team has ever three-peated in consecutive years. But here is why the Oilers have a chance to make history. That and more in this edition of 9 Things […]

Economics

11 h. ago Une juge bloque temporairement le déploiement de la Garde nationale à Portland

Selon la juge, ces mouvements de protestation ne présentent pas de «danger de rébellion» et peuvent être gérés.

Society

16 h. ago Slow start, strong finish seems likely for new look Edmonton Oilers

'We have the belief in our group that we can contend again for a Stanley Cup, I don’t know why we would have any reason to think otherwise'

Culture

18 h. ago Tens of thousands march against Georgia’s government as local election snubbed by opposition held

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Police in Georgia used water cannons and pepper spray on Saturday to push back protesters who tried to storm the presidential palace, as the South Caucasus country held a municipal election boycotted by the main opposition blocs amid a sweeping crackdown on dissent. Tens of thousands rallied in the capital, Tbilisi, […]

Politics

18 h. ago Georgia’s police use water cannons to push back protesters trying to storm presidential palace

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Police in Georgia used water cannons and pepper spray on Saturday to push back protesters who tried to storm the presidential palace, as the South Caucasus country held a municipal election boycotted by the main opposition blocs amid a sweeping crackdown on dissent. Tens of thousands rallied in the capital, Tbilisi, […]

Events

22 h. ago Tens of thousands march in Barcelona to protest against Israel’s aid blockade in Gaza

Tens of thousands march in Barcelona as Spain, Italy, and Portugal hold mass protests condemning Israel’s aid blockade in Gaza and calling for stronger EU action.

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25 h. ago ‘Massive lift’: Toronto businesses, industry groups welcome Blue Jays playoff boost

TORONTO — As the Toronto Blue Jays prepare to host the New York Yankees in the first game of the American League Division Series on Saturday, local businesses and industry groups say they welcome the expected boost in tourism and consumer spending amid a tough year for the Canadian economy. The first-ever playoff meeting between […]

Economics

34 h. ago Manitoba NDP government marks mandate midpoint amid challenges to budget promise

The Manitoba government is preparing a new effort to contain spending in order to meet its promise to balance the budget.

Politics

37 h. ago Calgary students stage walkouts, protests over impact of looming teachers’ strike

Dozens of high school students staged a walkout at several Calgary high schools on Friday to show their concerns about the impact a teachers strike could have on their education.

Other

40 h. ago Early campaign disclosures show Calgary Party raising and spending the most money

The party's campaign strategist argues their platform and leader have resonated with both voters and donors.

Culture

40 h. ago NDP hopeful Rob Ashton wants to be the guy you’d get a beer — or a cup of tea — with

'We've forgotten how to communicate with workers, for whatever reason, and that's something we'll have to re-learn,' he said

Other

44 h. ago PGA president Don Rea finally apologizes for Bethpage Black fan behavior at Ryder Cup

PGA of America president Don Rea Jr., who initially compared vitriolic comments at the Ryder Cup with what could be heard at a youth soccer game, finally apologized Thursday in an email to the 30,000-plus golf professionals he was elected to serve. Europe built a record lead after two days and held on for a […]

Sport

44 h. ago Carestream NDT Expands Bendable Product Line With New INDUSTREX HPX

Flexible, high-resolution detector improves imaging in hard-to-reach spaces—now available in a larger size Rochester, N.Y., Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carestream’s Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) group, a global leader in NDT technology, is launching the INDUSTREX HPX-ARC 1043 PH, the second detector in its innovative line of bendable digital radiography (DR) solutions. Engineered for flexibility, […]

Transport

45 h. ago UK Green Leader Slams Labour Over Gaza Protests and Migration

UK Green Party Leader Zack Polanski branded Israel’s actions in Gaza “genocide” and criticized Keir Starmer’s proscription of Palestine Action as an attack on freedom as he sought to challenge the UK prime minister’s Labour Party from the left.

Politics

47 h. ago Here's how much it will cost you to score FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets in Toronto

You might want to start a conversation early about how you plan to make rent next summer if you're considering attending the FIFA World Cup.On Wednesday, the first batch of fans successfully completed the Visa presale draw, granting them the right to purchase tickets for the FIFA World Cup.While there was massive interest in the first of many presale draws, little was known about the cost of tickets for each round of the tournament.Six matches of next year's 48-team tournament are being held in Toronto, while seven will be played in Vancouver. Toronto has been awarded the rights to host Canada's opening group stage game, four other group stage games, and a round of 32 game. Meanwhile, Vancouver will host two Canada games, three other group stage games, and a pair of knockout games in the round of 32 and round of 16.The Athletic's Henry Bushnell compiled a price list for each match of the tournament, sourced from fans who were lucky enough to get through the firs...

Economics

52 h. ago Sutherland: Public service cuts are coming — Here’s how to handle them

The federal government must be both compassionate and smart in how it handles spending reduction.

Other

62 h. ago New agency launched to speed Canadian military procurement, reconsider U.S. purchases

'We’re not going to be spending 75 cents of our dollar south; we’ll be amortizing that money out in Canada where we can,' says the secretary of state

Events

62 h. ago Restaurants set to benefit if Blue Jays go on long playoff run

October baseball will be good for Toronto restaurants. That’s according to past spending data provided by Moneris, a company that specializes in payment processing. As the Toronto Blue Jays get set to begin their playoff march with two games at home this weekend, downtown eateries should expect to see an increase in supporters dining while […]

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63 h. ago Joe Bowen gets tribute night, ready for his last year calling Maple Leaf games

It’s not the way Joe Bowen once envisioned his exit season with the Maple Leafs would unfold. He’ll only call home games again from Scotiabank Arena, with road contests restricted to a barren studio monitor, while the team has yet to provide him a signature Stanley Cup winning script with just one spring remaining. But […]

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64 h. ago The working musician: Calgary jazz great Al Muirhead still keeping busy at 90

When Al Muirhead was in high school, he would spend summers playing trumpet at a summer resort in Waterton Lakes. The Regina-born musician played the dance hall every night. So-called jitney dances were all the rage back then, and had patrons paying a small fee – five cents or a “jitney” – for each dance. […]

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