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AI and the Book Market

A recent surge in secondhand book sales has left independent booksellers puzzled, with many reporting unusual bulk orders from unknown buyers. In a typical week, Stuart Manley from Barter Books in Northumberland would sell 2-3 thousand…

Churchill Falls Deal

Prime Minister Mark Carney, along with N.L. Premier Tony Wakeham and Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette, announced a new agreement on Churchill Falls and other electricity projects in Labrador on Monday. The deal is valued at nearly $70…

Vaccination Exemptions Rise

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a new record high in childhood vaccine exemptions, with 4.2% of kindergartners, or about 155,000 kids, opting out of vaccines for personal or religious reasons during the…

Trump Sex Assault Case

The U.S. Supreme Court has again rejected President Donald Trump's effort to overturn a $5-million verdict in favor of E. Jean Carroll, a former magazine columnist who accused Trump of sexually abusing and defaming her in the 1990s. This…

Nick Reiner Murder Trial

Nick Reiner, the son of Hollywood director Rob Reiner, has been accused of murdering his parents, Rob and Michele Singer Reiner, in their home in Brentwood, Los Angeles, on December 14, 2025. The grand jury indictment alleges that Nick lay…

FIFA Executive Departure Crisis

Gianni Infantino's plan to sell a stake in FIFA's tournament business, including the World Cup, has led to the departure of Kevin Lamour, FIFA's Chief Operating Officer. Lamour criticized the plan as "the project of one person" and accused…

Virginia State University Shooting

A 19-year-old man named Camron Harris has been arrested in connection with a shooting at Virginia State University (VSU) that left 5 people injured, including one who is in critical condition. The shooting occurred on campus outside a…

Aroldis Chapman's 400th Save

Aroldis Chapman, a 38-year-old pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, earned his 400th career save on Sunday in a game against the Baltimore Orioles. This achievement makes him one of only nine players in major league history to reach this…

Redesign of Canadian Currency

The Bank of Canada has unveiled a new $20 bill featuring a linework image of King Charles III, who appears on a Canadian banknote for the first time in over 70 years. The design, which was executed by Canadian engraver Jorge Rodrigo Peral…

FIBA Women's World Cup Semifinals

The US women's basketball team defeated Hungary 108-56 in the quarterfinals of the FIBA World Cup on Thursday in Berlin. The US dominated from the start, leading 36-12 after the first quarter and 59-30 at halftime. Napheesa Collier scored…

El Nino Delays Winter Arrival

El Niño is expected to cause a mild fall in most of Canada**, delaying the start of winter. According to The Weather Network's three-month outlook, September and October will still see warm spells and chilly weather, but overall…

Battle of Alberta Football

The Edmonton Elks beat the Calgary Stampeders 38-28 in their Labour Day game, with Justin Rankin's 50-yard dash to the end zone giving the Elks their first lead with four minutes remaining. The Elks had been behind by as many as 18 points…

AL Wild Card Standings

The Toronto Blue Jays visited the Oakland Athletics on Monday night in Sacramento, starting a three-game set that is part of a crucial road trip for the Jays as they try to stay in contention for an American League wild-card spot. The game…

Ole Miss Football Upset

Lucas Carneiro's 48-yard field goal as time expired gave ninth-ranked Mississippi a 41-38 victory over No. 24 Louisville on Sunday night in the Music City Kickoff. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams experiencing issues…

Golf World Cup Playoffs

Thriston Lawrence, a golfer from South Africa, won the European Masters in a playoff against Paul Casey from England at the Crans-sur-Sierre golf course in Switzerland on Sunday, October 1. Lawrence had overcome a six-shot deficit to take…

Texas Season Opener Football

Arch Manning, a quarterback for No. 5 Texas, threw for 305 yards and four touchdowns in the Longhorns' season opener against Texas State, leading his team to a dominant 59-7 win. The game was played on Saturday, with Manning connecting…

MAID Ruling in Ontario Court

Claire Brosseau, a 49-year-old Toronto woman with bipolar disorder, had her emergency motion to access medical assistance in dying (MAID) denied by an Ontario court. In May, Brosseau requested an emergency stay from the Ontario Superior…

Ohio State vs Texas Football Prep

Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith had a standout performance in their 56-3 win over Ball State on Saturday, with two highlight-reel touchdown catches and 151 yards receiving, all in the first half. Julian Sayin also shone, passing for 320 yards…

Vancouver Canucks Roster Move

The Vancouver Canucks have signed defenseman Zeev Buium to an eight-year contract extension worth $9.38 million per season, as announced on Friday (date unknown). The 20-year-old player, who is from San Diego, was acquired by the Canucks…

Canadian City Safety Rankings

A recent survey on perceived safety in Canadian cities has ranked Quebec City as the safest, while Winnipeg is seen as the least safe. The survey, conducted by Liaison Strategies, asked residents to rate their perception of city safety…

Quebec Election Campaign

Christine Fréchette, the Premier of Quebec, is expected to trigger the start of the provincial election campaign by asking the lieutenant-governor to dissolve the legislature, which will officially launch the campaign before the end of the…

Bald Range Wildfire Evacuation

After over a week away, some residents of Summerland, BC are finally returning to their homes as areas affected by the Bald Range wildfire begin to reopen. Approximately 1,200 properties in Trout Creek and parts of Summerland east of…

Tdsb Gym Rental Hikes Controversy

Simon Rogers, who has organized a pickup basketball game with 14 friends every Saturday for 17 years at Central Technical School in Toronto, is facing significant challenges due to recent changes by the Toronto District School Board…

Canada Us Trade Talks

On Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke alongside Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in Dublin and claimed that Canada wants to make a deal with the United States very badly if it addresses his concerns about agricultural trade…