2 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays got totally disrespected by American media in Yankees series predictions

The Toronto Blue Jays have home-field advantage. They also beat the New York Yankees in eight of 13 games this season, including victories in six of seven games against the Yanks at Rogers Centre.Don't tell that to American media members, who don't seem to be taking the Blue Jays seriously.Most U.S. media outlets believe the Yankees will emerge victorious over Toronto during the first-ever meeting between these two teams in the postseason.On MLB.com, about two-thirds of their writers said that the Yankees will prevail against the Blue Jays, despite being the lower seed. They highlighted Bo Bichette's absence and the emergence of New York pitcher Camerom Schlittler as factors that could be the difference in the series.That slant towards the Yankees comes off as tame compared to other outlets.A panel of five CBS Sports writers all unanimously picked the Yankees to beat the Jays, although all of their writers said the series would go to a decisive Game 5."I question th...

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2 h. ago WARMINGTON: ‘Resistance’ tag on City Hall more than art; was a protest

The Nuit Blanche "Poetic Justice" messaging was "advocacy" for both indigenous causes but also in memory of building Nathan Phillips Square in the 1950s on the original Chinatown site -- and paid for by taxpayers

Culture

7 h. ago BAT Announces 70% of Policy Experts Continue to Misidentify Nicotine as Primary Cause of Smoking

Multi-market survey of 450 policy experts1 shows that they continue to see nicotine as a primary cause of smoking-related disease, despite the growing weight of evidence to the contrary Conducted in 2024 and 2025 across 15 different markets, this research also highlights regional disparities in nicotine risk perception due to regulatory barriers and lack of […]

Politics

8 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Friends’ holiday card never includes wife in the address

DEAR ABBY: Every year like clockwork, we receive a holiday card from friends, which the wife addresses only to my husband. It is always a jolly card filled with their family adventures and achievements for the year, and it invariably leaves me wondering why she thinks it’s OK to leave me off the envelope. My […]

Society

14 h. ago You can get discounts to 82 different places in Ontario with your Presto card

If you already have a Presto card, you might not know that, besides getting you across the city, it can actually unlock some pretty impressive perks and discounts on attractions, restaurants, and events happening all across Ontario. While some Presto discounts are available year-round, others are available for a limited time only. To get your discount, all you have to do is use a special discount code at checkout for online purchases or show your physical Presto card or digital version in person. Here are just a few examples out of the 82 places you get a discount in Ontario just by flashing your Presto card this fall. Attractions Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) If you're looking for indoor attractions to visit as the weather cools up, you can visit the AGO and use the promo code AGOPRESTO online to get 15 per cent off an AGO Annual Pass. This offer is only valid until Oct. 31.Canadian Automotive Museum Located in Oshawa, this museum is ...

Transport

26 h. ago New developments creating wellness experiences that foster sense of community

It's more than just providing individual fitness facilities

Sport

32 h. ago Freed: A customer service agent treated me like a person, and it changed my whole experience

My unusually personal banter with a friendly call-centre agent was a breath of fresh air in our growingly no-contact society.

Economics

38 h. ago North America’s 50 Best Restaurants: l’opération séduction du Québec

L’art de valoriser le talent d’ici dans la cour des grands.

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50 h. ago The CTF/FCE Announces the 2025 Norm Goble World Teachers’ Day Award Recipients

OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Norm Goble World Teachers’ Day Award. Established in 2014 and named in honour of Dr. Norman Goble, the award recognizes CTF/FCE’s international partner organizations whose World Teachers’ Day (WTD) initiatives highlight the value […]

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51 h. ago Adventures in Streaming: Why we can’t stop watching apocalyptic hellscapes on film

Men. Machines. Looming disaster. It’s a trifecta of elements that pops up repeatedly in movies as diverse as Steven Spielberg’s stripped-down feature debut thriller Duel (1971), and the Keanu Reeves action fest Speed (1994). It’s a subgenre relatable for anyone who drives. How often have you seen the suspense trope wherein, in a pivotal moment, […]

Culture

53 h. ago I took a trip back in time to ride vintage TTC streetcars and here's how it went

The Halton County Radial Railway (HCRR) allows the public to get up close and personal with the rich history of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and its generations of streetcars.Located near Guelph, Ont. HCRR is Ontario's first and largest museum, highlighting electric railways. Among the museum's main draws, visitors can board vintage transit vehicles and ride around a scenic, two-kilometre-long loop, or explore the barns full of classic streetcars and subway trains.Even if transit history is not your hyperfixation, the museum's rail circuit offers perhaps one of the best fall colour experiences in the province when the grounds transform into a wonderland of fall colours every autumn.Explore the Halton County Radial Railway in this photo gallery.

Transport

56 h. ago Brownstein: Director was startled by 'global reaction' to his film about Oct. 7 rescue mission

Montreal native Barry Avrich's The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue, in theatres Friday, has been embroiled in controversy since it first launched at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Culture

66 h. ago Texas megachurch founder Robert Morris pleads guilty to child sex abuse charges

The founder of a Texas megachurch who resigned last year after a woman in Oklahoma accused the pastor of sexually abusing her in the 1980s pleaded guilty Thursday to five counts of lewd and indecent acts with a child, authorities said. Robert Preston Morris, 64, entered the pleas before a judge in Oklahoma’s Osage County […]

Events

3 d. ago VIFF Live 2025: Loscil’s wildfire soundscapes, Mad Professor's dub, and a bloody countess

Combining music and visuals, the VIFF Live series will complement the Vancouver International Film Festival’s programming

Events

3 d. ago VIFF doc The Art of Adventure highlights Robert Bateman and Bristol Foster friendship

Documentary chronicles wild 1957/58 road trip and reminds viewers of the importance of connecting with the natural world

Culture

3 d. ago Bearclaw Gallery's 50th, celebrating Indigenous art without barriers

Fifty years perched on the Edmonton map, you tend to outlast a few of your peers — but what explains Bearclaw Gallery’s longevity? Begun as an Alberta-sourced craft shop back in 1975 by local gallery legend Agnes Bugera after a tarot reading predicted her success, her daughter Jackie Bugera was ten years old when the […]

Culture

3 d. ago Haunting photos show the demolition of a landmark Toronto hospital

A beautiful structure that has served Toronto's health care needs for almost three-quarters of a century is being reduced to rubble, and haunting photos of the demolition at Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) document the final days of this impressive but ultimately doomed landmark.Following the completion of MGH's new Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre in early 2023, the facility is embarking on the next phase of a long-term plan to modernize and expand the complex.However, this next phase of the hospital's transformation will come at a significant cost to the area's architectural character.The old brick wings of MGH (formerly Toronto East General), including a grand structure along Coxwell Avenue, were officially closed back in March and are now in the process of being torn down as part of the hospital's long-term revitalization plan.Constructed in 1951, well after the Art Deco and Streamline Moderne periods, the building exhibits some impressive featu...

Science

3 d. ago Vancouver International Film Festival: Don't know what to see? Here are 10 good choices

This year's VIFF lineup offers 170 feature films. Here are 10 that make great additions to your viewing list.

Society

3 d. ago Universe of Existence, Universe of Perception: teamLab Biovortex Kyoto Opening on October 7, 2025. Fully Unveiled

KYOTO, Japan — teamLab Biovortex Kyoto, art collective teamLab’s permanent art museum, is set to open in Minami-ku, Kyoto, as part of the Kyoto Station Southeast Area Project on October 7, 2025. This museum, located within walking distance of Kyoto Station, will be teamLab’s largest exhibition in Japan, spanning over 10,000 square meters. The […]

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3 d. ago Syncron Recognized as a Major Player in IDC MarketScape for Worldwide AI

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Syncron, a global leader in intelligent aftermarket Service Lifecycle Management (SLM) solutions, today announced it has been named a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide AI-Enabled Aftermarket/ Service Life-Cycle Management Platforms 2025 Vendor Assessment (Doc US52968025, September 2025). For this IDC MarketScape, all 13 vendors either directly […]

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