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Mayor Nadia Mohamed says gun ban would end Somali gang shootings — Oct 6, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Pope Leo Expected to Undergo Lung SurgeryHealth — 3dNewfoundland and Labrador’s House of Assembly is resuming with Fred Hutton joining and two seats vacant after Brian Warr’s resignation and Derrick Bragg’s death; the federal government also plans a one-time grocery benefit payment for eligible Canadians. Separately, Pope Leo is scheduled for lung surgery, while Vatican leaders have called for stronger outreach to families and a welcoming approach to migrant and refugee children.

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Poilievre plans Detroit push for tariff-free auto pact — 2dConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pitching a tariff-free U.S.-Canada auto pact during meetings in Detroit, arguing tariffs are hurting jobs, investment and vehicle production on both sides of the border. His push comes as President Donald Trump threatens to raise the U.S. tariff on Canadian vehicles from 25% to 50% and Michigan Republicans also call for a trade deal.

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Ransomware negotiator arrested on federal extortion charges — 3dCanadian ransomware negotiator Edward Dubrovsky was arrested in Pennsylvania on federal extortion-related charges as the FBI investigates ShinyHunters’ theft of employee information. The FBI has announced the arrest of a suspected group co-conspirator but has not publicly confirmed that Dubrovsky is connected to the breach.

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CSG becomes largest MDA shareholder with 9.5% stake — 1dCSG bought a 9.5% stake in MDA Space on October 13, 2026, becoming the Canadian space company’s largest shareholder.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Anne Carson Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in LiteratureEntertainment — Oct 5, 2026Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson has won the Nobel Prize in Literature. In Canada, P.E.I. writer Nicholas Herring is among five Giller Prize finalists for *Your Breath in Charcoal*, with the winner to be announced in Toronto.

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Students in Scotland, Arkansas Contact ISS AstronautsScience — Oct 6, 2026Students at schools in Scotland and Arkansas used the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station program to speak live with Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk during brief ISS flyovers. The conversations let students ask about spaceflight and life in orbit, and grew out of efforts to engage them in science, technology, engineering and math.

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Reports Link Larkin to Canadiens, Bruins — 6dMontreal and Boston have both been linked to a potential Dylan Larkin trade, with reports saying the Canadiens see him as a fit for their second-line center need and one account claiming he rejected a summer deal because he would not waive his no-trade clause for a Canadian team. Boston trade proposals have also surfaced, but no deal is confirmed, and reports differ on whether Larkin would consider Montreal or the Bruins.

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Citi Maintains Buy, Cuts CPKC Price TargetFinance — Oct 7, 2026Citigroup cut its price target for Canadian Pacific Kansas City to $102 from $109 but maintained a Buy rating, citing a more favorable risk-reward ahead of earnings after transportation stocks declined. The firm cautioned that higher fuel prices and interest rates may keep investors wary, while broader analyst coverage remains generally positive.

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Six Presumed Dead After Air Ambulance DisappearsWorld — Oct 4, 2026A Canadian air ambulance carrying four Canadians and two Bermudians disappeared over the Atlantic while flying from Bermuda to Boston, prompting a Coast Guard search near Nantucket. Crews found a debris field and continued searching for the six people aboard; air traffic recordings indicate the pilot reported electrical problems and declared an emergency before contact was lost.

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Carney plans first dedicated Türkiye visit to cut US trade reliance — Oct 6, 2026Carney will make the first dedicated Canadian PM bilateral visit to Türkiye Oct. 21-23, 2026, to expand trade after free-trade talks launched with Erdoğan in July.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Arabian Crown Wins Canadian International by 3¾ Lengths — Oct 3, 2026Arabian Crown won the Grade 1 Canadian International at Woodbine by 3¾ lengths in his North American debut, Godolphin’s record fifth win in the race.

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Jared Kim Arabian Crown's big margin on debut makes him look like a serious contender for bigger targets next year.

Fidelity Dividend ETF Updates AI-Generated SignalsFinance — Oct 2, 2026Updated AI-generated trading signals were posted for five Canadian ETFs and convertible debentures. The notices say short plans are unavailable for four securities and warn that trading triggers may already have occurred.

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Book Lists Spotlight Canadian, Horror, Historical FictionEntertainment — Oct 1, 2026Canadian literature is gaining attention through a wide range of fall and October releases, including novels, memoirs, thrillers, romance and short-story collections by established and emerging writers. The coverage also reflects on CanLit’s growth and international recognition, alongside questions about the forces shaping its literary identity.

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US Requires Journalists and TN Visa Applicants to Open Social Media Profiles — Oct 1, 2026The U.S. expanded social media vetting effective Oct. 1 to foreign journalists and media workers applying for I visas, eligible Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN visas, and their TD dependents; applicants must set their profiles to public or open. The expansion adds to checks already covering several student, worker and exchange-visitor visa categories.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Rogers Completes $4.35B Takeover of MLSE — Oct 1, 2026Rogers Communications completed its $4.35 billion Canadian purchase of Kilmer Sports’ remaining 25% stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, giving it full control of the Maple Leafs, Raptors, Toronto FC, Argonauts and Scotiabank Arena alongside its existing Blue Jays assets. Rogers plans to combine its sports and media holdings in a new Rogers Sports unit; Keith Pelley and Mark Shapiro will remain in their leadership roles, while Rogers has also discussed selling a minority stake in the combined assets.

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Nicole Hardy Keeping the same executives in place might help avoid disruption, but I wonder if Rogers will push harder on streaming rights at the expense of traditional cable.

U.S. Ban on Canadian Imports Takes Effect — Sep 26, 2026The United States is set to prohibit imports of selected Canadian alcohol, dairy and whey products, molasses, and larger-engine motorcycles beginning Sept. 29, escalating a trade dispute sparked by U.S. tariffs and Canadian counter-tariffs. The covered products represent a limited share of bilateral trade, but the ban could disrupt affected businesses and is also intended to pressure Canada against further retaliation.

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Canadian church holds 'crossing over ceremony' for member's assisted death — Oct 1, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Khachanov ousts second-seeded Auger-Aliassime at China Open — Sep 30, 2026Karen Khachanov beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-3 at the China Open, repeating his recent win over the Canadian at the U.S. Open. Novak Djokovic opened his Beijing campaign with a 6-3, 7-6 victory over Nuno Borges, extending his China Open record to 30-0 despite taking a medical timeout.

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Marcus Bell Djokovic's 30-0 run in Beijing still holds up even after that medical timeout, which shows how much control he has over these matches.

Sweeping U.S. ban on Canadian alcohol takes effect — Sep 29, 2026The U.S. ban on many Canadian alcoholic imports has disrupted producers, who rushed shipments and stockpiled goods but now face lost sales and uncertainty; exemptions for some bulk-shipped whisky and existing inventories may limit immediate effects on American consumers. Canadian producers are urging provinces to ease internal trade barriers so they can replace lost U.S. sales at home, where restrictive distribution systems can make cross-country retail access difficult.

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Verdant Solar Among Five Malaysian Momentum Stocks — Sep 27, 2026Renewable-energy stocks featured include battery-storage supplier Guangzhou Great Power Energy and Technology and solar-project companies such as Solarvest and Canadian Solar, which span equipment, development and power operations. Verdant Solar is showing rising trading momentum, though a break below its stated support level could signal renewed weakness.

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Prize-Shortlisted Novel Faces Unverified AI Authorship Claims — Sep 23, 2026Haitian-Canadian author Thelyson Orelien's Goncourt-longlisted novel, sold in more than 35,000 copies, faces X claims that Pangram found passages 100% AI-generated.

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Tom Gallagher If AI detectors flagged real passages, the claims need solid proof before tarnishing a longlisted book.

Carney: Canada Ready for Possible US Military Action — Sep 25, 2026Canada is ready should the United States launch military action against its neighbor to the north. That’s according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in an interview with the… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Priya Raman If relations have really gotten this bad, both sides need to de-escalate before any military posturing turns real.

Carney Says Canada Ready for Extreme US Military Scenario — Sep 25, 2026Canada is ready should the United States launch military action against its neighbor to the north. That’s according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in an interview with the… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Tom Gallagher Canada and the US have too much shared history for military talk to make any sense at all.