Canadian recognition of Palestinian state greeted with cheers, dismay
OTTAWA — Canada’s formal recognition of a Palestinian state drew applause from longtime advocates of the move and sharp denunciation from voices who said it would not foster a lasting peace. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement on Palestinian...
U.S. right-wing commentator offers to house B.C. ostriches facing cull order
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA — An ostrich farm in British Columbia’s Interior whose birds face a cull order has the support of a right-wing American influencer, who is asking for help from truck drivers to transfer the birds to locations in...
Ford joined Mayor Alex Nuttall in visiting homeless encampments in Barrie, Ont.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford made a weekend visit to Barrie, Ont., where he joined Mayor Alex Nuttall in touring the city’s homeless encampments. In a Facebook post shared by Nuttall on Sept. 20, the two can be seen visiting the...
Blue Jays clinch post-season berth with win over Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Toronto Blue Jays are headed to the post-season for the 11th time in franchise history, finally securing their berth by winning a game started by 2024 first-round pick Trey Yesavage, with lefty Eric Lauer throwing an important inning...
A Syrian president arrives in New York for UN General Assembly for the first time...
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in New York on Sunday to take part in the U.N. General Assembly, the first president of Syria to do so in nearly six decades. The last time a Syrian head...
Toronto autism support group honoured as community champion
Finding community as an adult isn’t always easy, and for those living with autism, it can be even harder. Full Spectrum Social, a nonprofit in Toronto helps ease those difficulties. The organization is being recognized as one of the city’s...
North Korean leader recalls ‘good memories’ of Trump, urges US to drop denuclearization demands
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he still has good memories of U.S. President Donald Trump and urged Washington to drop its demand the North surrender its nukes as a precondition for resuming long-stalled...
Trump officials praise Charlie Kirk’s faith and his mark on the conservative movement
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — President Donald Trump praised Charlie Kirk as a “great American hero” and “martyr” for freedom as he and other prominent conservatives gathered Sunday evening to honor the slain conservative political activist whose work they say they...
Quebec premier promises new legislation inspired by federal major projects law
MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault says his government will table new legislation to speed up environmental approvals, modelled on the federal major projects law. During a Sunday evening appearance on popular Quebec talk show Tout le monde en parle,...
Markham prepares for 2026 Honda Indy, Unionville GO sees changes ahead
Work is already underway to prepare Markham for the 2026 Honda Indy race, starting with some changes at the Unionville GO station. Earlier in September, the open-wheel auto racing series announced that it’s moving the Grand Prix of Toronto from...
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