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Thursday, October 2, 2025 9:25 AM 2 dead, several injured after Manchester, U.K. synagogue attack       The incident took place as people gathered at an Orthodox synagogue on Yom Kippur, the day of atonement and most solemn day in the Jewish calendar.

Thursday, October 2, 2025 9:24 AM Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla, arrests Greta Thunberg, other activists       The flotilla, which started out with more than 40 boats and nearly 450 activists, was carrying a symbolic amount of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Thursday, October 2, 2025 7:07 AM Federal officials were interested in proposed Quebec LNG project, documents show       Senior federal officials touted a proposed liquefied natural gas facility in Quebec as having the potential to export "substantial volumes" of LNG to Europe, documents show.

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Thursday, October 2, 2025 6:15 AM 'It's sad': Toronto's iconic Imperial Pub to close after 81 years in business       Known for its second-floor library bar, live music, open mic nights and laid-back atmosphere, the pub has been a go-to for nearby workers, residents and TMU students.

Thursday, October 2, 2025 6:01 AM Barrett unfazed by evolving role with Raptors       RJ Barrett isn't fazed by his ever-changing role on the Toronto Raptors or even the rumours that he might be traded this season.

Thursday, October 2, 2025 6:00 AM Electricity emissions sinking Ontario's climate goals, internal docs say       Back in October 2024, the Ford government was on course to exceed its 2030 target of getting greenhouse gas emissions at or below 28 per cent of their 2005 levels.

Thursday, October 2, 2025 4:00 AM Should Ottawa raise the GST to pay down debt or fund more spending?       A group of Canadian business leaders agree with the idea of increasing the GST if the government needs to generate revenue quickly.

CityNews Toronto Thursday, October 2, 2025 9:17 AM Gold bars, cash and drugs seized as Halton police charge woman in human trafficking case       Halton Regional Police say a Thornhill woman is facing multiple charges following a lengthy human trafficking investigation that uncovered thousands of dollars in cash, drugs, and even gold bars. Investigators allege that over an 18-month period, an adult female victim was trafficked in the sex trade across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and exploited for […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:33 AM Some details about Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar       Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. is widely considered the holiest day of the year in the Jewish calendar. It is being observed this year from around sunset on Wednesday, Oct. 1, until after nightfall on Thursday, Oct. 2. It is typically spent in prayer and repentance. It marks the conclusion of the Jewish High […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:18 AM What we know about the synagogue attack in Manchester, England       LONDON (AP) — British police said two people were killed and three others were wounded seriously Thursday after an assailant drove a car into people outside a synagogue in Manchester in northwest England and stabbed members of the public. Greater Manchester Police said officers shot and killed the suspect. Here's what to know: The early […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, October 2, 2025 7:43 AM City of Toronto 2026 budget consultations: What you need to know       City of Toronto staff are starting to look at next year's finances, as the budget consultation process gets underway. The consultations will provide an opportunity for the public to weigh in on what residents believe should be the city's spending priorities in 2026, as well as where the City can make cuts. The chair of […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, October 2, 2025 7:42 AM Have adults lost the art of making and maintaining friendships?        From balancing busy schedules to shifting interests, managing friendships as an adult can sometimes feel like a task. Throw in the pandemic's impact on social interactions and managing conversations around divisive politics … and you have a recipe for strained relationships (perhaps even before they start). Host Melanie Ng speaks with clinical psychologist Dr. Loren […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, October 2, 2025 7:00 AM Liberals roll out new Defence Investment Agency to speed up military purchasing       OTTAWA — Ottawa is launching a new federal procurement agency designed to overhaul and centralize military equipment purchasing. Secretary of State for Defence Procurement Stephen Fuhr, who will oversee the new Defence Investment Agency, told The Canadian Press the agency will deliver equipment to the Canadian Armed Forces at a faster pace that meets its […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, October 2, 2025 7:00 AM Labatt launches alcohol-free Michelob as Canadians seek alternatives       Something different is increasingly brewing at bars across the country. The beer pours the same, smells the same and even tastes the same. But there's one thing missing: the hangover. Demand for alcohol-free beverages has been growing for some time as Canadians increasingly shy away from drinking. And longtime brewers want a piece of the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, October 2, 2025 6:05 AM Artistic directors for Toronto, B.C. theatres among finalists for bigger Siminovitch Prize       TORONTO — The founder of Toronto's Why Not Theatre and an award-winning Quebec playwright are among four finalists named for an increased Siminovitch Prize. The prize for mid-career stage artists carries a $100,000 award for its 25th edition, up from $75,000, and $10,000 for each of three runners-up, double the previous award. Finalists include Ravi […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, October 2, 2025 6:01 AM UK police say 2 victims have died, 3 others are in serious condition after synagogue attack       Police said two people were killed and three others were seriously wounded in a synagogue attack in northern England. The suspect was also believed to be dead, Greater Manchester Police said. Police bomb experts were investigating whether the attacker had an explosive device. The incident, which took place on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, October 2, 2025 5:52 AM 'It's constant': Scarborough resident frustrated by Kennedy GO Station noise and construction traffic       A Scarborough resident says his neighbourhood has become increasingly difficult to live in due to loudspeaker announcements from Kennedy GO station and traffic congestion tied to ongoing construction. Tryko, who has lived in the community since the 1950s, told CityNews the station's announcements begin as early as 5:30 a.m. and continue throughout the day, disrupting […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, October 2, 2025 5:15 AM Six arrested as Toronto clears new encampment at Dufferin Grove Park       Toronto police say six people were arrested Wednesday during another encampment removal at Dufferin Grove Park, less than a week after the city declared the site cleared of tents and residents. A Toronto Police Service (TPS) spokesperson confirmed officers were called to assist city staff and that "six individuals were arrested for trespassing." Police emphasized […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, October 2, 2025 4:00 AM 'No one of her stature': Conservationist Jane Goodall remembered in Canada       Jane Goodall is being remembered by Canadians as irreplaceable in her environmental work. The Jane Goodall Institute announced Wednesday that she had died of natural causes while in California during a U.S. speaking tour. She was 91. Born in London in 1934, the conservationist was renowned for environmental advocacy that started with her field research […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, October 2, 2025 4:00 AM Former Vancouver police officer awarded $30,000 after years-long grievance process       A labour arbitrator has awarded a former Vancouver police officer $30,000 in her years-long grievance process over how the Vancouver Police Department handled sexual harassment and discrimination complaints. The decision handed down Sept. 26 says the original grievance was filed by the Vancouver Police Union in May 2021 on behalf of a female member who […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, October 2, 2025 4:00 AM Federal officials were interested in proposed Quebec LNG project, documents show       MONTREAL — Senior federal officials touted a proposed liquefied natural gas facility in Quebec as having the potential to export "substantial volumes" of LNG to Europe, documents show. The revelation appears in a federal briefing note prepared in May after Marinvest Energy Canada, a subsidiary of a Norwegian energy company, requested a meeting with the […]

CityNews Toronto Thursday, October 2, 2025 4:00 AM Israeli envoy says communications with Ottawa have 'deteriorated' under Carney       Israel's envoy to Canada says dialogue between his government and Ottawa has "deteriorated" since Prime Minister Mark Carney took office — and suggests his "hard line" on Gaza explains why Carney still hasn't spoken by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "Since the government of Carney came into place, the level of dialogue between […]

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:55 AM Homicide squad investigating stabbing death of man in east end       Police found the victim with numerous stab wounds at about 7 a.m. on St Laurent Boulevard.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, October 2, 2025 4:04 AM Ottawa drivers are remarkably courteous | Letters to the Editor       Thursday, Oct. 2: Citizen readers on good drivers, bad Canada Geese and the bread fixing mess. You can write to us too.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, October 2, 2025 4:00 AM Canada Post strike threatens mail-in donations for Ottawa charities       The nation-wide strike has halted all postal services, including donation campaigns that charities rely on entering the holiday season.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, October 2, 2025 4:00 AM Opinion: Ottawa mandating city staff back to office 5 days a week is just plain stupid       Mayor Sutcliffe insists it's a "simple shift." But it's really proof that City Hall has no culture of trust in its employees.

Ottawa Citizen Thursday, October 2, 2025 4:00 AM Canadian Army vehicle procurement worth up to $1 billion facing serious problems       The Department of National Defence confirmed that the project is facing significant problems but wouldn't say if it will be cancelled.

Windsor Star Thursday, October 2, 2025 9:37 AM Soapbox racers compete for glory in Essex season finale       Detroit has its Grand Prix and the Town of Essex has its soapboxes — perhaps preparation for one day racing through the Motor City's streets.  The Windsor-Essex Soapbox Derby Association held its season-ending races Saturday on Wilson Avenue, complete with an OPP constable operating a speed radar gun.  The finals were the fourth event of […]

Windsor Star Thursday, October 2, 2025 7:10 AM Opinion: Canada's sovereignty starts with local food       Opinion: As U.S. tariff threats loom over Canadian agriculture, protecting our domestic food production isn't just an economic calculation. It's a safeguard for national stability.

Windsor Star Thursday, October 2, 2025 7:00 AM 'Why now?' County leaders express concern over Windsor decision to replace Housing Corp. board       A decision by Windsor city council to replace the entire board of the Windsor Essex Community Housing Corp. has sparked county concerns and discussion of a possible move by the province to split the service into separate units serving Essex County and Windsor.  The city issued a statement Sept. 25 saying that, as of Jan. […]

Ottawa Sun Thursday, October 2, 2025 5:00 AM YOU SAID IT: CUPW needs to temper demands       Thursday, Oct. 2: Here are today's Ottawa Sun letters to the editor.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:00 AM Recycling urged at Saskatoon's Cosmo Industries in 1981       On this day in 1981, Saskatoon residents were urged to take advantage of the city recycling program, with the aim to reduce landfill waste.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:00 AM 'I got super lucky': Huskies' Gunner Kinniburgh dodges injury scare; turns sights on new season       "It's a relatively short time-line compared to what it could have been — and no surgery. It could have been easily season-ending."

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, October 2, 2025 9:00 AM Davis: Like a true pro, Riders QB Trevor Harris answers the questions and keeps on playing       Is it time for the Saskatchewan Roughriders to rest their starting quarterback?

Regina Leader-Post Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:00 AM Globe Theatre's new season tops five things to do this weekend in Regina (Oct. 3-5)       Globe Theatre opens its 2025-26 season this weekend, along with various theatrical performances and live music shows in venues across the city.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, October 2, 2025 9:26 AM Liberals launch Defence Investment Agency to speed up military purchasing       Ottawa is launching a new federal procurement agency designed to overhaul and centralize how the military buys its equipment.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, October 2, 2025 9:24 AM Swiss glaciers shrank by three per cent this year, the fourth-biggest retreat on record       Switzerland's glaciers have faced "enormous" melting this year with a 3% drop in total volume — the fourth-largest annual drop on record — due to the effects of global warming, top Swiss glaciologists reported on Wednesday.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, October 2, 2025 9:23 AM Conservation group set to perform necropsies on dead sperm whales in P.E.I.       A conservation group is planning necropsies on three sperm whales that died after being stranded off the northern coast of Prince Edward Island.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, October 2, 2025 9:19 AM Federal officials discussed a proposed Quebec LNG project, documents show       Senior federal officials touted a proposed liquefied natural gas facility in Quebec as having the potential to export "substantial volumes" of LNG to Europe, documents show.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, October 2, 2025 9:13 AM Former Vancouver police officer receives $30,000 after years-long grievance process       A labour arbitrator has awarded a former Vancouver police officer $30,000 in her years-long grievance process over how the Vancouver Police Department handled sexual harassment and discrimination complaints.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, October 2, 2025 9:12 AM 'No one of her stature': Conservationist Jane Goodall is remembered in Canada       Jane Goodall is being remembered by Canadians as irreplaceable in her environmental work.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, October 2, 2025 4:55 AM The political case for rooftop solar        If there's one lesson progressive politicians should take to heart from the last decade, it's that the durability of their climate policies is more important — way, way more important — than their economic efficiency.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, October 2, 2025 4:55 AM BC First Nations promise renewed resistance to Smith's pipeline plans       Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's plan to build a new oil pipeline to British Columbia's north coast is facing strong opposition from BC First Nations, who say the project not only threatens their traditional territories but also deepens divisions across Canada.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, October 2, 2025 4:55 AM Ontario's fossil fuel growth puts climate goals out of reach, auditor general finds       The Ford government's embrace of fossil fuels and car-friendly policies is driving Ontario away from its 2030 climate target, the province's auditor general warns.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, October 2, 2025 4:55 AM Canada must lead on permafrost protection       The permafrost thaw presents more than a rounding issue — it's a potential carbon time bomb.

Canada's National Observer Thursday, October 2, 2025 4:55 AM Used EVs have never been cheaper. But are they a good deal?        The price gap between used electric and gas cars in the US is now just $900 — that's the lowest ever.

Calgary Herald Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:03 AM Chorney-Booth: Japanese and South American flavours pop at new Orijins restaurant       Food trends can be fickle, but in 2025, there is no movement hotter than Nikkei cuisine. A fusion of Peruvian and Japanese techniques and flavours, Nikkei makes sense to anyone who understands the cultural makeup of South America, with Japanese immigration playing a huge part in the culture of countries like Peru and Brazil. Migration […]

Calgary Herald Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:00 AM Parker: Mexican consul brings world of experience to Calgary       Calgary is an important consulate for Mexico, and increasingly important after the recent signing of the Canada-Mexico Action Plan 2025-2028

Calgary Herald Thursday, October 2, 2025 8:00 AM Nelson: Alberta won't separate as Smith falls for Carney's promises       With the separatist genie once more back into its bottle the Liberals can play their age-old game of delay and divide

Calgary Herald Thursday, October 2, 2025 7:00 AM Report shows quality of life for Calgarians is up overall — but not for everyone       'We looked at some of the demographic subsets ... and that's where you saw some of the more staggering numbers'

Calgary Herald Thursday, October 2, 2025 4:00 AM Bell: Is Danielle Smith's pipeline a pipe dream — will Carney shaft Alberta?       'This is a test of whether Canada works as a country,' says Premier Danielle Smith, still waiting for Prime Minister Mark Carney to back a pipeline to the northern B.C. coast

Calgary Herald Thursday, October 2, 2025 2:01 AM Three takeaways as Flames thumped by Canucks in pre-season stinker       Starting between the pipes, with the Flames' backup candidates combining to allow eight goals, Wednesday's loss was all kinds of ugly.

Calgary Sun Thursday, October 2, 2025 7:00 AM Letters, Oct. 2, 2025: 'Time's up, Mr. Carney'       What next? Mark Carney became prime minister March 14 and as you stated, Premier Smith, his six months are up. To date he has not met any of your conditions, not one. You have just finished the Alberta Next town halls and I assume your team is on its way to Ottawa in the very […]

Vancouver Sun Thursday, October 2, 2025 9:00 AM From 'dustbowls' to plastic pavers: How Vancouver wants to change the city's alleys       "It's about the permeability and redirection of heat that comes from green lanes so they are cool, verdant and pleasant places," says city Coun. Mike Klassen

Vancouver Sun Thursday, October 2, 2025 9:00 AM 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.

Vancouver Sun Thursday, October 2, 2025 9:00 AM 5 things to know about the movie John Candy: I Like Me       New Ryan Reynolds-produced documentary looks at the life and career of iconic Canadian actor John Candy