12 h. ago Tens of thousands of Toyota vehicles recalled in Canada for 'increased risk of crash'

Toyota has issued a new recall in Canada, citing safety concerns that a defect could increase the risk of a crash.In a statement first posted on Oct. 1, Transport Canada said that 32,733 Toyota vehicles are affected by a nationwide recall due to an issue with the visual system."Under certain conditions, a problem with the rearview camera could cause the rearview camera image not to display correctly or at all," states the recall. "Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing."According to Transport Canada, a malfunctioning rearview camera image that fails to display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up."This could increase the risk of a crash," reads the statement.The recall impacts two types of Toyota vehicles: the Sequoia and Tundra. Sequoia vehicles from 2023 to 2025, along with Tundra vehicles from 2022 to 2025, are included. However, it on...

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28 h. ago Georgia’s PM says protesters want to topple government, vows further crackdown

TBILISI, Georgia — Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Sunday accused the opposition of trying to topple his government and vowed a further crackdown on dissent, hours after the ruling party claimed a landslide win in local elections snubbed by its main rivals. Tens of thousands marched in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on polling day […]

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61 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, […]

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61 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, […]

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65 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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1 week ago Huge recall issued for over 100,000 toaster ovens sold in Canada

A potential "burn hazard" has prompted Health Canada to issue a recall of thousands of toasters sold nationwide.On Sept. 25, Health Canada announced the recall of certain models of Oster Toasters.The recall involves Oster French Door Toaster Countertop Ovens, which, unlike toaster ovens with pull-down doors, feature spring-loaded bilateral "French doors." These doors are made of glass with metal handles. It has been discovered that the oven's doors can "unexpectedly close," posing a burn hazard to users."Immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Sunbeam Products Inc. to arrange to obtain a free repair kit," reads the statement.As of September 22, the company stated that it hasn't received any reports of injuries in Canada. However, in the U.S., the company received 95 reports of the doors unexpectedly closing, resulting in burn injuries. The company also stated that it received two reports of second-degree burns...

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1 week ago Drinking pop could increase risk of developing depression: Study

Drinking pop has been attributed to many health issues, from risk of stroke, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, some forms of cancer, and according to one study, autism. Well, add one more thing consuming sugary soft drinks can do: Increase the odds of developing depression. Researchers out of Germany say drinking soda raises levels of Eggerthella, […]

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1 week ago Oil Steadies After Jumping on Trump’s Hawkish Russia Rhetoric

Oil steadied following its biggest jump since July, after US President Donald Trump’s increasingly hawkish rhetoric on Russia raised geopolitical risk.

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1 week ago Teacher accused of stinking up South Carolina school with fart spray

A teaching assistant has been arrested for allegedly spraying a South Carolina school with a substance that smells like poop, resulting in students getting sick and causing tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage. Alexander Paul Robertson Lewis, 32, of Florence, S.C., is suspected of showering the substance throughout West Florence High School between […]

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1 week ago Tylenol safe, appropriate during pregnancy: Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologist of Canada

Donald Trump linked the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy with an increased risk of autism, something not supported by research.

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1 week ago Tylenol safe, appropriate during pregnancy: Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada

Donald Trump linked the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy with an increased risk of autism, something not supported by research.

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2 w. ago Increased heart disease risk for women who are stalked: Study

Women who experienced stalking or had restraining orders are at an increased risk of heart disease, according to a exhaustive study. Researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health released the results of a two decade study last month which revealed women who were stalked had a 41% higher risk of cardiovascular disease. […]

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2 w. ago Toyota and Hyundai recall more than 1.1 million vehicles for seat belt, panel display problems

Toyota and Hyundai are recalling a combined 1.1 million vehicles due to problems with the instrument panel displays and seat belts, U.S. auto regulators said Thursday. Toyota is recalling 591,377 automobiles because the instrument panel display can fail and not show the driver critical information including vehicle speed, brake system and tire pressure warning lights, […]

Economics

2 w. ago Nobody is building homes in Ontario anymore as market tumbles

Ontario is has found itself in quite the confounding real estate situation, with officials issuing urgent calls for more new housing while a record number of homes sit up for sale each month, untouched.With home sales in such a lull, developers have acutely pulled back from building in the province, especially in Toronto, while pleading for government intervention in the form of less red tape, lower taxes and a cut to sky-high development charges that have, along with low levels of market activity, stalled tens of thousands of new units.According to a new snapshot from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Ontario continues to pull down the residential construction stats for the rest of the country, as it has been for months while other areas see some recovery.While the level of new housing starts has risen across Canada as of August (based on the six-month moving average of the seasonally adjusted annual rate), Ontario saw a dismal development turn...

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3 w. 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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4 w. ago Nepal police open fire on protesters outside Parliament, killing 11

Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Nepal's capital Monday to vent their anger against a decision by authorities to block most social media platforms.

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4 w. ago Protesters in Nepal surround parliament and clash with police as government blocks social media

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets of Nepal’s capital Monday to vent their anger against a decision by authorities to block most social media platforms including Facebook, X and YouTube, saying that the companies had failed to register and submit to government oversight. Protesters pushed through barbed wires […]

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