By the numbers: Blue Jays-Dodgers 18-inning World Series classic
The Toronto Blue Jays fell just short on Monday night, losing 6-5 in 18 innings to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series. The Dodgers took a 2-1 series lead in a game that saw several eye-popping numbers produced. Here...
George Springer not in Blue Jays’ lineup for Game 4 of World Series
George Springer is not in the Toronto Blue Jays’ lineup for Game 4 of the World Series. After manager John Schneider called Springer “hour-to-hour, day-to-day,” leading up to first pitch Tuesday (Sportsnet, 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT), Toronto’s designated hitter...
1,400 annual deaths linked to wildfire smoke in Canada: climate and health report
A new global health report suggests that every year from 2020 to 2024 about 1,400 deaths in Canada were associated with wildfire smoke pollution as climate change takes an increasing toll on the country’s health. The Lancet Countdown on health...
World Series Game 4 preview: Blue Jays look to pull even after heartbreaker
After one of the most extraordinary games we’ve seen on the World Series stage — an 18-inning war of attrition that wound up a heartbreaking defeat for the Toronto Blue Jays — they go again. It’s been a back-and-forth battle between the Blue Jays...
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa brings flooding and catastrophic winds to Jamaica
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Heavy floodwaters swept across southwestern Jamaica, winds tore roofs off buildings and boulders tumbled onto roads Tuesday as Hurricane Melissa came ashore as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record....
King and Dufferin intersection to reopen Thursday following streetcar track work
The intersection of King Street West and Dufferin Street is set to reopen Thursday, as streetcar track work wraps up two weeks ahead of schedule. The area has been closed for the construction of new streetcar tracks and repair work...
Southern Chiefs’ Organization urges Manitoba to strengthen First Nations language education
Indigenous languages are at the heart of reconciliation, but the Southern Chiefs’ Organization says they’re still being left behind in Manitoba classrooms. “Our language is our culture, it is our identity, it connects us to who we are,” said Margaret...
Work rain gear into your costume: Halloween forecast calls for rain during trick-or-treating
It’s a scary-looking forecast ahead of Halloween this Friday. According to CityNews meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai, rain and wind will dominate key trick-or-treating hours on the 31st. Rain is expected in the forecast from 4 p.m. until at least 8 p.m....
World Series Game 3 updates: Ohtani hits 2nd home run to tie game 5-5
The Dodger’s Shohei Ohtani hit his second home run of Game 3 of the World Series to tie things up against the Blue Jays 5-5 in the seventh inning. It came after George Springer left the game with an apparent injury,...
Conservatives press Liberals on cost of living as reports show food bank use soaring
OTTAWA — The Conservatives pressed the federal government over the rising cost of living as new reports show more Canadians are turning to food banks and community organizations. “How many meals will Canadians have to sacrifice for yet another costly...
