10 h. ago Billionaire’s return steers Czechia away from Ukraine, toward pro

PRAGUE — Four years ago, it seemed that the days in politics of billionaire Andrej Babiš were numbered. The ANO movement Babiš created (an abbreviation of Action of Dissatisfied Citizens that means “Yes” in Czech) to counter mainstream political parties was defeated in October 2021 by a coalition of pro-Western groups. The populist leader was […]

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17 h. ago Two Canadians in Gaza flotilla detained in Israel, says Global Affairs

Canadian vessel in Global Sumud Flotilla reportedly included five citizens

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20 h. ago Two Canadians detained in Israel over flotilla to Gaza: Global Affairs Canada

Global Affairs Canada says it is aware that two Canadian citizens have been detained in Israel following their involvement in a flotilla to Gaza. The Global Sumud Flotilla is a pro-Palestinian fleet of boats aiming to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. Global Affairs Canada did not identify the detained Canadians or disclose if there are […]

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20 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

20 h. ago Diallo advances via walkover over Goffin at Shanghai Masters

SHANGHAI — Gabriel Diallo of Montreal advanced to the round of 16 men’s singles at the Rolex Shanghai Masters tennis tournament with a 12-minute victory on Saturday night. Diallo was a dozen minutes into his round of 32 match against David Goffin, and ahead 3-0, when the Belgium player retired citing injury. Diallo will face […]

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21 h. ago Hundreds of thousands march across Europe in support of Palestinians

ISTANBUL — Hundreds of thousands of people across several European cities marched Sunday in support of Palestinians and an aid flotilla’s attempt to reach Gaza. Istanbul held the largest of multiple demonstrations being staged in Turkey. Footage showed crowds walking from the iconic Hagia Sophia to the banks of the Golden Horn, where they were […]

Economics

23 h. ago The only ballot question in Edmonton and Calgary: ‘Social disorder’

Alberta's big cities are choosing a mayor, and business leaders overwhelmingly say there is one clear priority - clean up the streets

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25 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 […]

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35 h. ago Calgary Wild FC play with purpose, fall to AFC Toronto as breast cancer awareness takes centre stage

Northern Super League squads suit up at McMahon Stadium in support of the Canadian Cancer Society to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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37 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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45 h. ago WARMINGTON: Rogers Centre will let the sun shine in as Jays take on Yankees

The Dome will be open as Toronto and New York kick off Game One of their ALDS matchup

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46 h. ago Bad Bunny kicks off ’SNL’ 51st season with a group of new cast members

Live from New York! It’s a new “SNL” season, with faces both fresh and familiar. After a fanfare-filled 50th season celebrating the past, “Saturday Night Live” looks to the future with a cast that includes five new featured players. As for the high-wattage early hosts, none other than Bad Bunny kicks things off on Saturday. […]

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56 h. ago Ontario once had very bizarre McDonald's locations but they're gone forever

Although most McDonald's locations in Ontario look nearly identical today — with their grey exteriors and red columns topped with the chain's famous golden arches — some outlets had their own distinct quirky character throughout the 1970s and 1990s. As franchise owners worked to set their locations apart from others, many experienced unusual features that have since disappeared, including attached train cabooses to host birthday parties, and even one with a gas station built beneath it. For those who grew up in Ontario during the late 20th century, the sight of a bright red caboose beside your local McDonald's was a staple of childhood. Franchise owners across the province, from Chatham to Stratford, Barrie to Owen Sound, and Orangeville to Mississauga, converted former railway cars into dining rooms and play areas, and birthday party rooms. A McDonald's caboose restaurant in Chatham, Ont., in 1985. Photo: Don McQueen/Old Ont...

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62 h. ago As Barrie, Ont., moves to clear encampments, some people say they have nowhere to go

The city has since ramped up efforts to clear encampments, with council approving stricter bylaw provisions this week to make it easier for authorities to remove tents.

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62 h. ago How RBC is levelling up your All Things Go Music Festival experience in Toronto

An exclusive experience with a general admission ticket? You deserve this!      The All Things Go Music Festival is hitting the Budweiser Stage in Toronto on Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5, and RBC debit cardholders are going to have the ultimate fan experience.A weekend to rememberThis is the first-ever Canadian iteration of the beloved music festival, and with 16 era-defining musicians taking the stage, you don’t want to miss what could very well be one of the best weekends of the year!Headlining acts include Reneé Rapp, Remi Wolf, and Kacey Musgraves. Best of all, everything takes place on one stage so you don’t have to miss a minute of the action or choose between acts. Just sit back, relax, and soak up every moment.In honour of this Canadian debut, RBC is collaborating with Live Nation Canada to help kick your experience up a notch. RBC debit cardholders can access exclusive perks to take the weekend from great to ...

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63 h. ago WARMINGTON: Despite sunny forecast, unclear if Dome will be open when Jays take on Yankees

Turns out it's MLB and the American League's decision – but expect fans to blow the roof off the Rogers Centre either way

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63 h. ago CRAIG: Many cities using tax dollars to give staff multiple pensions

Imagine if your boss knocked on your door and announced that you’re going to receive two pensions upon retirement. That would be quite the surprise! Most people – especially those working outside government – would be elated just to have a single workplace pension. But new research released by SecondStreet.org shows over 8,500 city employees […]

Economics

65 h. ago Munich airport grounds departures and diverts arrivals after drone sightings

Nearly 3,000 passengers were grounded as 17 departing flights were cancelled on Thursday night, while 15 arriving flights were diverted to other cities

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66 h. ago U.K. synagogue attacker: Briton of Syrian descent from ‘nice family’

London (AFP) — The attacker who targeted the British synagogue, Jihad al-Shamie, was a British citizen of Syrian descent who liked weightlifting and came from a “nice family”, U.K. media and officials reported Friday. Police late Thursday had named 35-year-old Shamie as the perpetrator of the attack in Manchester, in which two people were killed […]

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67 h. ago Keith Urban could score millions thanks to Nicole Kidman’s rumoured ‘cocaine clause’

Keith Urban may score a multi-million payday following his split from Nicole Kidman. According to Radar Online and news.com.au, the country music star and the Oscar-winning actress had a prenup that contains a rumoured “cocaine clause” that awards Urban nearly US$600,000 for every year he remained sober during their marriage. Kidman, 58, filed for divorce this […]

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