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Friday, October 3, 2025 1:53 PM Negotiations at an impasse as second phase of transit strikes in Montreal nears end       The latest strike by about 2,400 workers began Sept. 22 and is scheduled to end this weekend.

Friday, October 3, 2025 1:29 PM Iranian oil executive barred from Canada for being senior regime official       The case of Mohammadreza Mazloumiaboukheili marks a success for the Canadian government's efforts to keep Iranian officials out of the country.

Friday, October 3, 2025 1:15 PM Munich Airport temporarily shuts down after drones reported in airspace       The incident was the latest in a series of mysterious drone sightings over airports as well as other critical infrastructure sites in several European Union member countries.

Friday, October 3, 2025 1:09 PM Mayors call on Ford to cover municipalities' speed camera cancellation costs       Ford has announced that his government will introduce legislation this month to prohibit the use of speed cameras across the province.

Friday, October 3, 2025 1:07 PM Gausman to start Game 1 for Blue Jays       Kevin Gausman will start for the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Saturday afternoon against the New York Yankees.

Friday, October 3, 2025 12:59 PM Canada to host G7 foreign ministers for security, economy talks next month       Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will host her colleagues from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the U.K., the U.S. and the European Union.

Friday, October 3, 2025 12:49 PM Nova Scotia legislature wraps fall business after short eight-day sitting       Premier Tim Houston says he doesn't believe the government rushed through its agenda despite the short length of proceedings.

Friday, October 3, 2025 12:44 PM Gausman to start Game 1 for Blue Jays       Kevin Gausman will start for the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the American League Division Series against New York.

Friday, October 3, 2025 12:40 PM Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands reappears on D.C. National Mall       The temporary installation, which depicts the men holding hands as they frolic, smile and stare into each other's eyes, reappeared amid a government shutdown.

Friday, October 3, 2025 12:40 PM Schools set to close as Alberta government provides online curriculum ahead of teachers strike       With no new talks scheduled, it appears a threatened strike by Alberta's 51,000 teachers will go ahead as planned, starting on Monday.

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 3, 2025 12:47 PM Blue Jays' Gausman to start Game 1 of ALDS vs. Yankees       Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider announced on Friday that Kevin Gausman will start Game 1 of the American League Division Series (ALDS) against the New York Yankees. First pitch is set for 4:08 p.m. ET on Saturday in Toronto. Gausman made 14 starts at the Rogers Centre this season, posting a 3.44 ERA across […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 3, 2025 12:34 PM Mayors call on Ford to cover municipalities' speed camera cancellation costs       Several Ontario municipalities are pushing back on Premier Doug Ford's planned speed camera ban, urging him to tweak the program instead of outright cancelling it — but if he forges ahead, they say the province should foot the bill. Ford has announced that his government will introduce legislation this month to prohibit the use of […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 3, 2025 12:13 PM Montreal police find burned car possibly related to fatal Starbucks shooting       MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say a burnt-out vehicle found in a northeastern Montreal parking lot could be linked to Wednesday's fatal shooting at a Starbucks north of the city. One person died and two were injured in the mid-morning shooting at a commercial plaza in Laval, Que., that is being investigated as a suspected […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 3, 2025 11:56 AM Anand set to host fellow G7 foreign ministers in November near Niagara Falls       OTTAWA — G7 foreign ministers are set to gather near Niagara Falls next month for two days of meetings. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand will host her colleagues from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the U.K., the U.S. and the European Union. Global Affairs Canada says the meeting will take place "in the Niagara Region" of […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 3, 2025 11:44 AM Maple Leafs' Laughton week-to-week with lower-body injury       The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Friday that centre Scott Laughton is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Laughton, 31, suffered the injury in Thursday's 3-1 preseason loss to the Detroit Red Wings. With the Oakville native on the shelf, it's expected that centre David Kampf will take his place on the team's fourth line, which […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 3, 2025 11:22 AM What the key witnesses at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial told the jury       NEW YORK (AP) — Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex crimes trial involved testimony from 34 witnesses. They included Combs' ex-girlfriends Cassie and Jane, who said he forced them into drug-fueled sex marathons, a sex worker they knew as "The Punisher," personal assistants who said they witnessed violence, and other women who accused him of abuse. A […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 3, 2025 10:58 AM Suspect arrested in Texas in connection to 2021 attack on missing woman Elnaz Hajtamiri       York Regional Police say a man wanted in connection with the December 2021 assault of Elnaz Hajtamiri has been arrested in Texas and extradited to Canada. Investigators confirmed that 25-year-old Sukhpreet Singh of Mississauga was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service on Aug. 19 with assistance from Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 3, 2025 10:54 AM Jewish group calls for more government protection after Manchester synagogue attack       OTTAWA — A prominent Canadian Jewish organization is calling on "leaders of all levels" to enhance security at synagogues after a vehicle and knife attack at a U.K. synagogue on Yom Kippur. The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to ensure Jewish institutions are protected and that all who […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 3, 2025 10:50 AM Mark Carney-launched Net-Zero Banking Alliance votes to shut down       A global banking group that Prime Minister Mark Carney launched in 2021 to help fight climate change has voted to shut down. A spokesperson for the UN-backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance says members voted to end the membership-based structure and instead use the climate guidance the group created as a reference. As a result of the […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 3, 2025 10:49 AM Rogers giving away 500 tickets to each Blue Jays home playoff game       Rogers will be giving away 500 free tickets to every Blue Jays home game as they start their playoff run. The Toronto Blue Jays will take the field at Rogers Centre on Saturday against the New York Yankees for the first game of American League Divisional Series (ALDS) followed by the second game on Sunday. […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 3, 2025 10:28 AM $33,000 in designer sunglasses stolen from Pickering mall, 3 women wanted       Durham Regional Police are searching for three women accused of stealing more than $33,000 worth of designer sunglasses from a LensCrafters store inside the Pickering Town Centre. The theft occurred at around 8:20 p.m. on Sept. 29 at the shopping centre located at 1355 Kingston Road. Investigators say the suspects entered the store, took more […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 3, 2025 10:25 AM Trump sets Sunday deadline for Hamas to agree to a deal for ending the war in Gaza       U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that Hamas must agree to a proposed peace deal by Sunday evening, threatening an even greater military onslaught nearly two years into the war sparked by the Oct. 7 attack into Israel. Trump appears keen to deliver on pledges to end the war and return dozens of hostages ahead […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 3, 2025 10:10 AM Some 'Hudson & Rex' fans feel betrayed. One took out a $25K ad demanding answers. Inside the backlash over a cast shakeup       For Larry Newton, "Hudson & Rex" was never just a show — it was a family ritual. Before his wife died from cancer two years ago, the couple regularly tuned in with their daughter and grandson, turning the Canadian cop-and-dog drama into a weekend tradition. Even after her passing, the show remained a source of […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 3, 2025 9:59 AM Noteworthy and influential people who've died this year       The September killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a campus speaking event rocked the political landscape in the U.S. and beyond. Kirk, who was known for making provocative statements on gender and race, was the founder of Turning Point USA, a group that mobilized young, Christian conservatives. He was credited with increasing political engagement […]

CityNews Toronto Friday, October 3, 2025 9:58 AM Prime Minister Carney to meet President Trump in Washington next week       Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Washington, D.C., early next week for a working visit with U.S. President Donald Trump, his office confirmed Friday. Carney is expected to arrive in Washington on Monday evening, setting up a face-to-face meeting with the president on Tuesday, Oct. 7. The meeting comes as both countries prepare for […]

Ottawa Citizen Friday, October 3, 2025 1:55 PM One person shot and injured in Overbrook       The man was taken to hospital in stable condition.

Ottawa Citizen Friday, October 3, 2025 12:31 PM Canada Revenue Agency not direct on how many more workers they will add to call centres       Public Service Notebook: The CRA has not provided numbers on some of the hiring done for its call centres.

Windsor Star Friday, October 3, 2025 12:37 PM Windsor Downtown Mission leaders spend 24 hours outside for annual 'Bench Talk'       Windsor's Downtown Mission seeing record numbers of youths and people needing food bank assistance.

Windsor Star Friday, October 3, 2025 11:37 AM 'Windsor's whisky' — Family, legacy, livelihoods celebrated on 200th birthday of J.P. Wiser's founder       'It's our whisky. It's our brand in our city.' J.P. Wiser and Hiram Walker helped build Windsor.

Windsor Star Friday, October 3, 2025 10:15 AM 'Massive value' — LaSalle starting town's first volunteer police auxiliary force       Duties for LaSalle's first auxiliary police force will include working special events, bicycle patrol, attending community engagements and ride-alongs.

Windsor Star Friday, October 3, 2025 8:39 AM Windsor police hunt trio after 30-plus vehicles vandalized on city's west side       Windsor police are on the hunt for three suspects investigators say damaged dozens of parked vehicles in the city's west end in a single night last week. Shortly after 2 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25, officers responded to reports of damage to several vehicles. Police learned that the windows of more than 30 vehicles had […]

Windsor Star Friday, October 3, 2025 7:10 AM Opinion: My wish for Canadian public life: a thousand more Nigel Wrights       The chief of staff to former prime minister Stephen Harper tragically and suddenly passed away this week in London.

Windsor Star Friday, October 3, 2025 7:00 AM What should be done? Distracted driving a rising risk on Windsor roads       As the Doors would sing: 'Keep your eyes on the road, your hands upon the wheel.'

The Province Friday, October 3, 2025 12:56 PM Canucks: Luke Hughes' new contract and what it means for brother Quinn       Patrick Johnston: Two Hughes boys are now locked to New Jersey. The third remains a question in Vancouver.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, October 3, 2025 8:00 AM Five Saskatoon concerts to see in October       Check out a variety of local and national concerts this month, including country, rock, electronic, pop and heavy metal.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, October 3, 2025 8:00 AM The short season: Huskies football schedule moves into final few stages       "It goes by in a hiccup," Huskies' head coach Scott Flory said a few years back, and that has not changed.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, October 3, 2025 8:00 AM Five Saskatoon theatre productions to experience in October       Explore a variety of theatre performances in Saskatoon this month, from musical shows and drama to mystery and gothic horror.

Saskatoon StarPhoenix Friday, October 3, 2025 8:00 AM Listen to local music: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon, Oct. 3-5       Take in a comedy parody show, a cultural celebration, a jazz orchestra concert, the first show of the Amati season and an album launch.

Regina Leader-Post Friday, October 3, 2025 12:45 PM Regina and Saskatoon moving to yearly homeless counts in 2025       "It is important to keep our finger on the pulse."

Canada's National Observer Friday, October 3, 2025 10:03 AM Yukon election campaign will kick off with new ridings, vote on electoral reform       Yukon's territorial election is expected to be called today with Premier Mike Pemberton waiting until the last opportunity under the law.

Canada's National Observer Friday, October 3, 2025 10:02 AM N.L. has the country's highest per-capita debt all but hidden in the election.       Business and taxpayer organizations are calling on party leaders in Newfoundland and Labrador to stop making costly election promises, as the province carries the country's highest per-capita provincial debt.

Canada's National Observer Friday, October 3, 2025 10:01 AM Trump administration slashes nearly $8B in clean energy projects in states that backed Harris       The Trump administration is cancelling $7.6 billion in grants that supported hundreds of clean energy projects in 16 states, all of which voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in last year's presidential election.

Canada's National Observer Friday, October 3, 2025 9:54 AM Fixing food is a recipe for avoiding 15 million deaths a year and climate disaster, scientists say       About 15 million deaths could be avoided each year and agricultural emissions could drop by 15% if people worldwide shift to healthier, predominantly plant-based diets, according to the EAT-Lancet Commission, which brought together scientists worldwide to review the latest data on food's role in human health, climate change, biodiversity and people's working and living conditions.

Canada's National Observer Friday, October 3, 2025 9:42 AM Security task force says it saw 'small scale' foreign meddling during the federal vote       A new report from a federal security task force says foreign interference activities during the last general election were "small scale" and often difficult to attribute to an actor from abroad.

Canada's National Observer Friday, October 3, 2025 9:41 AM Enbridge CEO urges tanker ban end, arguing no company will build 'pipeline to nowhere'       The top executive of Canada's biggest crude shipper says his company won't consider devoting anything beyond time and expertise to Alberta's plan for a West Coast bitumen pipeline unless Ottawa overhauls some major environmental policies.

Calgary Herald Friday, October 3, 2025 12:33 PM White: Radio Park is fully dialed in       West District hits a new milestone with the grand opening of its central park space.

Calgary Herald Friday, October 3, 2025 11:53 AM Hole-in-one report: Meet golfing aces from Calgary and beyond       News from the fairways of southern Alberta

Calgary Herald Friday, October 3, 2025 10:39 AM Primary bedroom shines bright in Trico's McKinney       The McKinney is a 1,670-square-foot laned single-family model by Trico Homes.

Calgary Herald Friday, October 3, 2025 9:15 AM One person dead after fire in southeast Calgary       The identity of the deceased has not been confirmed.

Calgary Herald Friday, October 3, 2025 9:08 AM Calgary police searching for suspect after shooting in Skyview       Calgary police are searching for a suspect after a targeted shooting in the northeast community of Skyview early Friday morning. Officers were called to the 100 block of Skyview Link N.E. around 2 a.m., where five or six shots were fired into a vehicle. No injuries were reported. Police say they will remain in the […]

Calgary Herald Friday, October 3, 2025 8:38 AM Brookman: Quit whining and start working       There is a great quote: 'The Stone Age did not end because they ran out of stones; It ended because they found a better way to do things'

Calgary Herald Friday, October 3, 2025 8:25 AM Opinon: During the municipal election, who is listening to the voice of our city?       As we prepare to select our next leaders during this municipal election, which of them are actually listening to the voice of our city? In 1908, American author O. Henry penned a short story about a young man in New York who roams the metropolis searching for what he terms "The Voice of the City." […]

Calgary Herald Friday, October 3, 2025 7:30 AM On the Road: The heralds of fall — geese       It probably wasn't the best place to pull over. I was near the crest of a steep hill with a bad visibility in both directions. No shoulder, either. But the ditch was wide and flat and traffic pretty much non-existent so I pulled off the road as far as I could and shut off the […]

Calgary Herald Friday, October 3, 2025 7:00 AM Varcoe: Once bitten, twice shy — Enbridge CEO says Ottawa needs to play ball on proposed pipeline       Enbridge CEO Greg Ebel said Canada needs to pick up the pace when it comes to getting projects approved and built

Calgary Sun Friday, October 3, 2025 7:00 AM Letters, Oct. 3, 2025: 'Grits set us up to fail'       Anti-business Liberals "Why can't we build anything in Canada?" Justin Trudeau and his Liberals were the most anti-business government that has ever existed in Canada. Laws are in place that ban anything that is not green. And Carney has done nothing to change any of it. But that is what Canadian voters seem to want? […]

Vancouver Sun Friday, October 3, 2025 10:52 AM Legal challenges claim B.C. natural gas pipeline hasn't been 'substantially started'       Two legal challenges filed in B.C. claim a liquefied natural gas pipeline hasn't been "substantially started," contrary to a decision made by the provincial government back in June. Petitions filed in B.C. Supreme Court last week allege the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission natural gas pipeline project has been given the green-light by the B.C. Environment […]

Vancouver Sun Friday, October 3, 2025 10:00 AM Conversations That Matter: How to be a dude in the 21st century       "Massive changes are underway in society that are improving the lives of most people. (But) those same changes are having a growing impact on young men who are wrestling with what masculinity means," says Alex Cordero, the author of "How to be a Dude in the 21st Century." Cordero says. "Boys are struggling to understand […]

Vancouver Sun Friday, October 3, 2025 9:00 AM The players, the drama and the strife: What to know as B.C. legislature readies for fall session       The governing NDP is in the middle of a fight with B.C.'s largest public-sector union as opposition parties are grappling with internal strife, new leaders and the fight for relevance.

Vancouver Sun Friday, October 3, 2025 9:00 AM Meet the B.C. teens set to play two legendary New York City nightclubs this weekend       B.C. teen band Westwood Theory will play international Kids Rock For Kids events at NYC's The Bitter End and Atlantic Antic.

Vancouver Sun Friday, October 3, 2025 9:00 AM Benson Boone plays Vancouver: What to know       A former competitive diver and tennis player, he began by appearing on American Idol in 2021 before withdrawing to pursue his career

Vancouver Sun Friday, October 3, 2025 9:00 AM B.C.'s EV mandates are 'tough targets' as sales slow down       Government agencies will use hundreds of gas-fuelled cars well past current target dates

Vancouver Sun Friday, October 3, 2025 9:00 AM B.C. Supreme Court halts landlord's 'unreasonable' bid to evict longtime senior tenants       Court rules RTB arbitrator failed to test the landlord's claims, overlooked conflicting evidence, and did not check whether the landlord had not considered other options besides eviction

Vancouver Sun Friday, October 3, 2025 9:00 AM Creeping it real: Here are 13 fun and freaky things to do in Metro Vancouver this Halloween season       From haunted houses to tricks and treats, here are some Metro Vancouver spooktacular events to check out for Halloween 2025

Vancouver Sun Friday, October 3, 2025 9:00 AM As Vancouver city hall braces for job cuts, 'top-heavy' management structure could be targeted       Some people inside and outside Vancouver city hall believe several non-union, management roles — what the city calls "exempt staff" — could be targeted for job cuts.