3 h. ago Trump sending national guard to Chicago after being temporarily stopped from doing so in Portland

Federal judge said deployment to Oregon city did not appear to be justified due to the limited nature of the protests and the ability of local law enforcement to handle the situation

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4 h. ago Quebec law to promote the sustainability of goods come into force

QUEBEC — Quebec measures targeting retailers when it comes to sustainability of goods and planned obsolescence of products comes into effect today. The provisions were passed by the provincial legislature on Oct. 3, 2023, as part of an act to protect consumers against the deliberate shortening of the lifespan of a product and to promote […]

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21 h. ago Over 600 couples tie the knot in Asuncion, Paraguay’s mass civil wedding

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — More than 600 couples married simultaneously Saturday in Asuncion, Paraguay. Thousands said “I do” in unison as part of a government initiative to make civil weddings more accessible across the country. The campaign, called “United by Love and Protected by Law,” aims to legalize relationships in which couples forgo marriage […]

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44 h. ago Repeat on the minds of Canada West champion USask Huskies men’s hockey team

A Canada West championship repeat is front on mind for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies men's hockey team ahead of their 2025-26 season.

Sport

47 h. ago Newsom signs bill giving 800,000 Uber and Lyft drivers in California the right to unionize

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More than 800,000 drivers for ride-hailing companies in California will soon be able to join a union and bargain collectively for better wages and benefits under a measure signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Supporters said the new law will open a path for the largest expansion of private sector collective […]

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49 h. ago MAK Acquisition Corp. Files Preliminary Prospectus for Proposed Initial Public Offering

MAK Aims to Create the Next Great Canadian Listed Technology Champion MAK Expected to Benefit From Strong Tailwinds Driven by Private-Sector Pursuit of Growth and Margin Expansion, Coupled with Historic Public-Sector Investment in Defence And Space Experienced Technology Executives Matt Proud and Avjit Kamboj with a Proven Ability to Build Scaled Tech Companies to Lead […]

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50 h. ago Howard Levitt: Why working notice is employment law’s most effective and underused tool, part two

Employers save money, avoid the 'severance lottery' culture and sometimes even get a redemption story along the way

Culture

54 h. ago Supreme Court will consider overturning Hawaii’s strict ban on guns on private property

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said on Friday that it will take up its latest gun rights case and consider striking down a strict regulation on where people can carry firearms in Hawaii. President Donald Trump’s Republican administration had urged the justices to take the case, arguing the law violates the court’s landmark 2022 […]

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2 d. ago Ontario asks if ’moon shot’ projects should go ahead under special economic zones

Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is moving ahead with its plan to create so-called special economic zones to push forward projects it deems important, and is considering including “moon shot” ideas to qualify. The power to designate parts of the province as special economic zones was created in the controversial Bill 5, a law the […]

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2 d. ago People on meth, other drugs could be detained longer under proposed Manitoba law

The Manitoba government has introduced a bill that would allow authorities to detain intoxicated people for up to 72 hours, instead of the current 24 hours.

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3 d. ago Olympic champion Caster Semenya ends landmark legal fight against sex eligibility rules

Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya is ending a seven-year legal challenge against sex eligibility rules in track and field, her lawyers said Thursday, despite winning a ruling at the European Court of Human Rights in July that appeared to have reignited one of sports’ most contentious cases. Patrick Bracher, a lawyer for Semenya, said in […]

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3 d. ago Who decides if Rogers Centre roof opens for Toronto Blue Jays playoff games?

When the Toronto Blue Jays take to the field this Saturday for their first game of the playoffs, you can bet that it'll be quite the pop coming from the local crowd.It's been three years since the last time Toronto hosted a playoff game, and fans are eagerly anticipating how the American League East champions might fare this fall.But one of the biggest questions on everyone's minds is: will the game be played indoors or outdoors?The seven-day forecast from the Weather Network shows temperatures as high as 24°C on Saturday afternoon, which would conceivably be warm enough for an open roof for Toronto's first playoff game.But at the Rogers Centre, indoor playoff games have been the standard since its opening as the SkyDome way back in 1989. And while a fair-weather outdoor baseball game is one of the best ways to watch any sport, it's not usually the case come October in Toronto.The Jays have hosted just five outdoor playoff home games in their history: four in...

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3 d. ago Randall Denley: Doug Ford has to move fast on appointed school boards or back off

One might reasonably wonder whether the premier, who is often influenced by opinion polls, isn’t so sure that getting rid of the trustees is a good idea

Society

3 d. ago AI used to speed up Canadian immigration draws warning from experts

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has adopted technology to speed up application processing, but experts warn it may be creating more problems than it solves.Mario Bellissimo, an immigration lawyer and founder of Bellissimo Law Group PC, described the IRCC's use of AI as an "inevitable" and "commendable development.""The principal advantage lies in efficiency. Processing times have been reduced, routine cases are triaged more effectively, and officers are able to concentrate their efforts on more complex matters," he said. "For example, automation in spousal sponsorships and temporary resident visa applications has significantly decreased assessment times."But although automation has helped reduce processing times, these gains raise issues about fairness and potential bias in decision-making.Efficiency vs. fairnessHowever, Bellissimo points to some serious issues, such as an over-reliance on technology.&quo...

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3 d. ago Ontario asks if ‘moon shot’ projects should go ahead under special economic zone law

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government is moving ahead with its plan to create so-called special economic zones to push forward projects it deems important, and is considering including “moon shot” ideas to qualify. The power to designate parts of the province as special economic zones was created in the controversial Bill 5, a […]

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3 d. ago Niagara cops say 30 arrested in massive crime syndicate tied to drugs, stolen autos, guns

A multi-jurisdictional police task force has smashed a criminal organization that cops say had its fingers in a multitude of rackets. Niagara Regional Police detectives, in conjunction with the RCMP, the Criminal Intelligence Service of Ontario and other law enforcement agencies, announced the results of Project Road King on Thursday. The year-long investigation resulted in […]

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3 d. ago Lewis Hamilton thanks ‘overwhelming’ response to dog Roscoe’s death

Lewis Hamilton on Thursday thanked people around the tight-knit Formula One family and beyond for their messages of support following the death of his beloved dog, saying the response had been “quite overwhelming”. Seven-time Formula One world champion Hamilton said it had been the “hardest decision” of his life to put his 12-year-old bulldog Roscoe […]

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3 d. ago Colts cornerback Xavien Howard abruptly retires, ending comeback after 4 games

Cornerback Xavien Howard is ending his comeback bid after only four games with the Indianapolis Colts. Team officials announced after practice Wednesday that the 32-year-old, two-time league interceptions champion had been placed on the reserve/retired list. The move comes three days after he gave up seven receptions on 10 passes for 112 yards and one […]

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3 d. ago Yoshinobu Yamamoto shines as Dodgers sweep Reds to reach NLDS

The defending World Series champion will face the Phillies starting Saturday in Philadelphia

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3 d. ago Thousands march in Greece against labor law changes, disrupt services nationwide

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Athens Wednesday as part of a general strike that left ferries tied up in port and disrupted services across the country to protest changes to the country’s labor laws. Many of the protesters also waved Palestinian flags and chanted “free, free Palestine” to […]

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