5 h. ago The spotlight on Edmonton Oilers young guns will quickly shift to battles on the big club: 9 Things

With Oilers Rookie camp now well underway and one young gun’s game under their belts, Edmonton’s pre-season has hit its stride. But on a team with back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals appearances, the kids will quickly be overshadowed by the veterans, as only one of two of the prospects will be on the big club this […]

Events

10 h. ago 'Can't hide from where we are': Another loss for Calgary Wild FC hurts NSL playoff chances

Ugly home-turf loss to Montreal Roses drops club further back in race for post-season

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12 h. ago Blue Jays’ starting playoff rotation worth monitoring as season’s end nears

In the aftermath of Kevin Gausman’s masterpiece against the visiting Houston Astros when the veteran right-hander spun a complete game shutout, Blue Jays manager John Schneider felt the pitcher was peaking at the right time. The same can’t be said for veteran right-hander Max Scherzer, whose trajectory seems to be heading in the wrong direction. […]

Culture

16 h. ago Auspicious opening to the CPO season with violinist Gil Shaham

It was good to welcome the Calgary Philharmonic back for their new season of concerts, a point emphasized by Marc Stevens, the CPO’s president and CEO, in his series of opening remarks. This is a transitional year for the CPO. After two terms as conductor, Rune Bergmann was given a grand sendoff in June as […]

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17 h. ago New chairlifts incoming at Castle Mountain and Lake Louise ski resorts

New access to mountain faces for 2025-26 ski season

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18 h. ago 'Wow, who's that guy?': Oilers hockey boss with great review of late

This in from Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman, a solid review of David Tomasek, who has been skating with Edmonton veterans at Connor McDavid’s captain skates. Tomasek, 6-feet, 2-inches, 210 pounds, was signed out of the top Swedish league as a 29-year-old having led that league in scoring last season. Said Bowman to Bob Stauffer […]

Sport

18 h. ago Blackhawks solidify goaltending future by signing Spencer Knight to 3

CHICAGO — The rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks are counting on Spencer Knight to become their long-term starter after signing the goalie to a three-year, $17.5 million contract extension on Saturday. The 24-year-old Knight has one more year left on his contract, with the extension securing him through the 2029-30 season. The Blackhawks acquired Knight, along with […]

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19 h. ago L.A. Kings forward Corey Perry has knee surgery that will sideline him for 6

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Kings forward Corey Perry will be sidelined for six to eight weeks after undergoing knee surgery. The 40-year-old Perry was injured Friday while skating at his new team’s training complex, the team announced Saturday. The Kings will report for training camp in less than a week, and their season […]

Science

21 h. ago Anthony Gismondi: It's harvest season in B.C.'s wine country

The dance begins with winemakers and viticulturists walking the vineyards, tasting grapes, assessing fruit, acidity and tannin levels with each mouthful

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21 h. ago ’There’s something strange in the pumpkin fields.’ Drought and heat frightening farmers

FREDERICTON — The pumpkin patches on a number of Canadian farms are starting to look a bit frightening across the country, but not in a way that makes them ready for Halloween. “It’s sure been a spooky season,” said Greg MacKenzie, the owner of Mackenzie Produce in Stratford, P.E.I. He said his own farm has […]

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23 h. ago ‘A spooky season’: Drought and heat reducing pumpkin yield in Canadian farms

Drought and extreme heat are cutting into the size and supply of pumpkins that are usually carved into jack-o’-lanterns for Halloween or frozen and canned for food.

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28 h. ago ‘There’s something strange in the pumpkin fields.’ Drought & heat frightening farmers

FREDERICTON — The pumpkin patches on a number of Canadian farms are starting to look a bit frightening across the country, but not in a way that makes them ready for Halloween. “It’s sure been a spooky season,” said Greg MacKenzie, the owner of Mackenzie Produce in Stratford, P.E.I. He said his own farm has […]

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32 h. ago This scenic railroad in Ontario takes colourful fall excursions into the wilderness

The South Simcoe Railway's Fall Colour Excursions, a fall tradition for many in Ontario, return this month, and the historic railway is set to take passengers aboard scenic fall-colours train rides from Tottenham to Beeton for another season.Each round trip, from Tottenham to Beeton and back, lasts just under an hour, and along the way, the conductor shares tidbits of Canada's rich railway history. The fall foliage makes a pretty backdrop for this autumn outing as train riders get to see the changing colours of the leaves throughout the journey aboard a vintage 1920s locomotive.Passengers will usually board Engine #136 to take the trip from Tottenham to Beeton, winding through the Beeton Valley Creek and immersing in all the fall colours and foliage. Given how popular this nature tour gets — the leaves' changing colours at the Beeton Valley Creek are at their best during autumn — it's highly recommend...

Transport

32 h. ago Huge harvest market to take over Toronto park for two weekends this fall

Fall is officially slowly creeping in on us, and with that comes pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters galore, and events in the city like the free Fall Harvest Market taking over Toronto's Queens Quay later this month.If an autumn-themed market is something you're looking forward to experiencing during the upcoming season, then mark your calendars and get ready to explore a specially curated vendor market, live music, delicious food, and more to celebrate the arrival of fall.Presented by Street Eats Market and the Waterfront BIA, festival highlights also include a pumpkin patch (cue aesthetic photo opps for your socials), a fire pit and s'mores zone to please your sweet tooth, and an apple bobbing competition (a seasonal staple).A complete list of things to do at the market is available on the event website.Part of the Water/Fall Festival — an attraction that presents art installations, entertainment, food markets, and more, over a span of two weekends in the c...

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33 h. ago Streveler struggles in Hamilton, Bombers drop third straight and fall below .500 mark

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers dropped their third straight game, 32-21 to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Friday night. and fell to 6-7 on the season.

Events

36 h. ago Ben Wilmott lauds London Knights chance, reunites with Henry Brzustewicz

Henry Brzustewicz is on his way to becoming one of the best defencemen in the OHL this season.

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36 h. ago Junior hockey league winds up in court after expansion Cloverdale team is shut down ahead of season opener

PJHL says new team doesn't meet their bylaw standards,, and it's all part of team owners squabbling all off-season about various points

Sport

38 h. ago Saskatchewan’s bugs aren’t showing signs of leaving anytime soon

Patio season in Saskatchewan was infiltrated with wasps this summer and they aren't showing signs of leaving. One pest control expert has tips.

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39 h. ago Toronto FC looking to the future as Major League Soccer season winds down

Elimination from playoff contention is on the line again Saturday as Toronto FC visits the New England Revolution after the international break. But Toronto (5-13-10) is already looking to the future, using the remaining six games of the regular season to decide who will be coming back next year. New England (8-14-7), which could also […]

Sport

40 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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