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Weston family agrees $8.9 billion deal to buy Britain's Boots

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 07:37:18 GMT

LONDON, UK: Britain's Boots is set to come under the control of Canada's Weston family in an $8.9 billion deal that includes the pharmacy chain's UK and Ireland retail operations and plans for investment in stores, online services and healthcare.

Wittington Investments, Limited, the Weston holding company, agreed on Wednesday to buy Boots from Sycamore Partners and the Pessina family.

The acquisition incl

Carlos Alcaraz breezes into third round in Shanghai

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:40:26 GMT

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Second-seeded Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz raced into the third round at the Rolex Shanghai Masters with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo in just 67 minutes on Saturday.

Alcaraz struck eight aces, never faced a break point and finished with a 24-8 advantage in winners. He also won 13 of 20 points at the net with an aggressive and effective game plan.

'It was

Nearly 300 Canadian business delegates to join trade mission to India next week: Canada Minister Maninder Sidhu

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:11:07 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 10 (ANI): Nearly 300 Canadian business delegates will join a trade mission to India next week to explore new business opportunities and attract investment, as Canada aims to more than double bilateral trade with India to USD 70 billion by 2030, Canada's Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu said.

In a statement, Sidhu said the Team Canada Trade Mission would focus on connecting

Nashville SC, eyeing Supporters' Shield, face surging Austin FC

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:55:19 GMT

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Nashville SC will attempt to extend their march toward one of the best records in MLS history when they travel to square off with feisty Austin FC on Saturday in a late-season interconference fixture.

The Coyotes (18-3-6, 60 points) have been far and away the best team in MLS this year, with the Supporters' Shield in sight as well as a chance to set the record for most points b

Dream sweep Liberty, advance to first WNBA Finals since 2013

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 02:25:14 GMT

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Angel Reese posted 22 points, nine rebounds and two blocks as the Atlanta Dream swept their best-of-five WNBA semifinal series in three games with an 85-83 win over the host New York Liberty on Friday night.

The Dream, who have never won a league title, are headed to the finals for the fourth time in franchise history and the first time since 2013. Atlanta awaits the winner of t

Winless Kings head on the road to face Golden Knights

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:55:20 GMT

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Still in search of their first win in the Peter Laviolette era, the Los Angeles Kings make the short trip to Las Vegas to face the defending Western Conference champion Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night.

Los Angeles is 0-2-1 in its first three games under Laviolette, including road losses at Colorado (8-4) and San Jose (5-4 in OT). They come in off a 2-1 loss to the Florida

New-look Maple Leafs face tough road test against Avalanche

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:40:28 GMT

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After overhauling their roster over the offseason, grabbing five points in the first five games is not a bad start for the new-look Toronto Maple Leafs.

They go for two more when they visit the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night in the midpoint of a three-game road trip that started in Las Vegas on Thursday night.

Toronto brought in eight new forwards, a new goaltender

Senators, Predators eye consecutive wins amid injury setbacks

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:19:14 GMT

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The Nashville Predators have been on both sides of a comeback in their last two games. They'll look to finish their three-game road trip on a high note when they visit the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.

On Tuesday, Nashville squandered a 3-0 lead in a 5-4 overtime road loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Two days later, the Predators fell behind 2-0 but reeled off five unanswered

Raiders, tight ends pose challenge for injured Patriots

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:40:35 GMT

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Limiting tight end production will be high on the list of priorities for the New England Patriots' defense Sunday when the Patriots face the Las Vegas Raiders in Foxborough, Mass.

Brock Bowers and Michael Mayer give the Raiders (3-1) a strong tandem at tight end. Bowers missed the first two games of the season due to a knee injury, but he caught 10 passes for 116 yards and a t

Toronto FC in must-win mode against rivals CF Montreal

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:40:33 GMT

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Toronto FC will look to revive their fading playoff hopes when they host CF Montreal in a crucial 401 Derby on Saturday afternoon.

The Reds (6-10-11, 29 points) find themselves 13th in the Eastern Conference, four points removed from New York City FC for the final playoff spot. A lackluster 2-0 outing against league leaders Nashville SC on Sept. 26 marked their third straight de

"I actually slipped into depression for about two weeks": Prince Harry reveals mental health after Canada move

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:34:26 GMT

London [UK], October 9 (ANI): Six years after the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, temporarily moved to Vancouver, Canada, with wife Meghan Markle and now-7-year-old son Archie as part of their step away from their royal duties, he shared insight into struggling with his mental health at the time, reported E! News.

In an interview for MasterClass, in Redefining Grief: Building Resilience Through Loss, Prince H

"We strongly condemn all anti-India activities": MEA condemns SFJ's Edmonton 'Referendum'

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:31:50 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 9 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday issued a strong condemnation of ongoing anti-India activities operating out of Canadian soil, specifically addressing a planned 'referendum' organised by the banned pro-Khalistan separatist outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) in Edmonton.

Responding to queries during the weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal firmly r

(SP)SINGAPORE-F1-GRAND PRIX 2026-PRACTICE

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:45:59 GMT

(261009) -- SINGAPORE, Oct. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli of Italy prepares before the practice session of the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore, Oct. 9, 2026. (Photo by Qian Jun/Xinhua)

NHL roundup: Logan Stankoven's hat trick lifts Hurricanes past Canucks

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:40:30 GMT

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Logan Stankoven posted his first career hat trick after Andrei Svechnikov scored two first-period power play goals as the Carolina Hurricanes ripped the Vancouver Canucks 7-2 on Thursday night at Raleigh, N.C.

Sean Walker notched his first career four-assist game, and Shayne Gostisbehere, Jackson Blake and Taylor Hall all had two assists. Pyotr Kochetkov made 18 saves, helping

Rookie's shootout goal caps Golden Knights' rally against Maple Leafs

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:40:23 GMT

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Trevor Connelly scored on a backhand shot in the fifth round of a shootout as the Vegas Golden Knights rallied from an early three-goal deficit to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Thursday in Las Vegas.

It was the first career shootout try for Connelly, a 20-year-old rookie. He faked a forehand shot and then pulled the puck back and wrapped the backhand shot around the left

US Sanctions 17 Vessels Linked To Iran's Shadow Fleet

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:49:25 GMT

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US Sanctions 17 Vessels Linked To Iran's Shadow Fleet

The US Treasury Department announced new sanctions on October 8 targeting 17 vessels and companies accused of helping Iran transport crude oil, petroleum products, and petrochemicals in violation of US sanctions.

The action is part of Operation Economic Outcast, a campaign launched in August to restrict

Trump Says US Won't Attack Iran Before Midterm Elections

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:49:25 GMT

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Trump Says US Won't Attack Iran Before Midterm Elections

US President Donald Trump said Washington is having "productive" discussions with Iran and won't attack it before the midterm congressional elections in the United States in November.

Trump also claimed that Iran was "in very bad condition," saying it was struggling economically and mi

John Carlson scores first 2 goals with Lightning in win over Wild

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:19:13 GMT

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John Carlson scored his first two goals with Tampa Bay, Nikita Kucherov posted two assists and the Lightning finished a sweep of their three-game homestand by edging the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Thursday night.

Anthony Cirelli added a marker as the home side won in the debut of new backup goaltender Dennis Hildeby, who made 34 saves and was strong in the final two minutes as

BC Lions can clinch fifth straight postseason berth against hapless Redblacks

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:40:30 GMT

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The BC Lions are aiming to clinch a playoff spot Friday while the Ottawa Redblacks just want to win for the first time in more than 13 months.

The situation is much more fun for host BC (9-6), which would wrap up its fifth straight postseason spot with a win over the Redblacks.

The Lions are two games behind the first-place Edmonton Elks in the West Division and can also k

Oscars 2027: Rwanda enters International Feature Race category first time with 'Ben'Imana'

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:50:24 GMT

Kigali [Rwanda], October 8 (ANI): Rwanda is entering the Oscars international feature race for the first time, submitting Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo's 'Ben'Imana' for consideration at the 99th Academy Awards, reported Variety.

According to the outlet, Dusabejambo's acclaimed debut feature, told through the eyes of a community of women in Rwanda, premiered in Cannes Film Festival's Un Certain Regard sectio

Ravneet Meets Consul General of India in Vancouver to Discuss Women's Empowerment, Fertility and Diaspora Engagement

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:50:05 GMT

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Vancouver [Canada], October 8: Following her recent achievement as Mrs India Worldwide 1st Runner-Up 2026, Canadian-based Indian-origin professional, community advocate and women's health advocate Ravneet Duggal met with Mr. Masakui Rungsung, Consul General of India in Vancouver, to discuss her journey, her connection to Indian heritage, and opportunities to contribute to the Indian diaspora community in Cana

US retaliates after being labeled disinformation threat in EU media

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:48:12 GMT

Washington reportedly pressured governments over an event organized by an NGO that once branded critics of the French president Russian bots

Washington has reportedly pressured several governments to withdraw their support for a conference organized by an EU-funded "anti-disinfo" NGO that designated the US a potential source of foreign disinformation.

The event host is EU DisinfoLab, one of

Analytica Lab India 2026 Wraps Largest-Ever Hyderabad Edition with 327 Exhibitors, 10,000+ Products and Next-Gen Lab Innovations

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:16:55 GMT

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Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 8: analytica Lab India 2026 concluded at the HITEX Exhibition Centre after its largest edition to date, occupying the full venue and bringing the laboratory and analytical community together across three days of technology evaluation, scientific exchange and commercial engagement.

The 2026 standalone edition held from 10-12 September, hosted 327 exhibitors from mo

US Reports 81 US Aircraft Lost Or Damaged In Iran War

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:00:18 GMT

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US Reports 81 US Aircraft Lost Or Damaged In Iran War

An updated report by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service (CRS) says 81 US fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, including drones, have been lost or damaged during US military operations against Iran since February 28.

These included 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones, followed by 12 F-15E Strike Eagles, sev

US Congress Reports 81 US Aircraft Lost Or Damaged In Iran War

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:00:18 GMT

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US Congress Reports 81 US Aircraft Lost Or Damaged In Iran War

These included 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones, followed by 12 F-15E Strike Eagles, seven KC-135 St

No Safe Haven: How Iran And Russia Target Exile Enemies

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:10:45 GMT

On a Thursday lunchtime in early March, Milad Pourtalebian came home to find his apartment had been broken into and trashed. He then noticed a chilling detail suggesting that this was not a burglary: His "Make Iran Great Again" baseball cap had been skewered to the wall with a large kitchen knife.

Pourtalebian is an Iranian citizen who, since arriving in Canada in 2024, has been organizing exile opposition rallie

Dream outlast Liberty in OT, move one win from WNBA Finals

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:40:31 GMT

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Angel Reese and Jordin Canada scored 23 points apiece as the Atlanta Dream outlasted the visiting New York Liberty 101-98 in overtime Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-five semifinal series.

Rhyne Howard added 18 points and Naz Hillmon scored 12 for the Dream, who can punch their ticket to the WNBA Finals with a Game 3 win on Friday. Isobel Borlase had 11 poi

Gavin McKenna, Leafs get first road test vs. Pacific-leading Knights

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:40:30 GMT

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After splitting four home games to begin the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs start a three-game western road trip when they face the Golden Knights on Thursday in Las Vegas.

The baggage for the flight to Sin City will no doubt feel a lot lighter for 18-year-old Toronto forward Gavin McKenna.

After going scoreless in his first three games, the highly touted No. 1 pick in

"I hear India in their heartbeat": Anupam Kher on meeting Indians during his international tour

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:31:42 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8 (ANI): Actor Anupam Kher, who has been away from India for nearly 25 days while touring the US and Canada with a drama, said the overwhelming love and respect received from the Indian diaspora has made the journey special.

In a self-made video on his Instagram handle, Anupam Kher said, 'It's been almost 25 days since I left India. Our drama here in America, and in Canada, u

Senators open home slate against goal-starved Flyers

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:55:14 GMT

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The Ottawa Senators aim to rebound from their first loss of the season in their home opener on Thursday when they skate against the struggling Philadelphia Flyers.

The Senators won their first two games -- road victories against the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins. However, the team ran out of luck Tuesday in Detroit, as the Red Wings earned a 5-3 victory.

Penguins deal D Filip Hallander to Oilers for F Spencer Stastney

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:40:38 GMT

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In a depth trade, the Pittsburgh Penguins sent forward Filip Hallander to the Edmonton Oilers for defenseman Spencer Stastney on Wednesday.

Pittsburgh general manager Kyle Dubas has traded Hallander twice and acquired him once. As general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2020, he acquired Hallander in a trade that sent Kasperi Kapanen to Pittsburgh.

Dubas then dealt H

India, Canada review security ties, agree to strengthen law-enforcement cooperation at NSA-level Security Dialogue

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:57:14 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): India and Canada have agreed to deepen coordination and cooperation in combating transnational organised crime, terrorism and violent extremism, human and drug trafficking, cybercrime, extortion and extradition of criminal offenders, according to a joint press statement issued after the India-Canada NSA-level Security Dialogue.

The meeting was held in New Delhi as part of the o

Canadiens hope line changes will provide benefits against Predators

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:40:38 GMT

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The Montreal Canadiens shuffled their lines ahead of their last game, a decision necessitated by Ivan Demidov's lower-body injury that will sideline last season's Calder Trophy runner-up for as many as four weeks.

The series of moves didn't produce the desired result on Tuesday, however. The Canadiens will look for better fortune on Thursday when they bid to snap a modest tw

Five share lead as IGPL Krishna Invitational Hyderabad 2026 opens with string of low scores

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:29:38 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 7 (ANI): Five players packed the top of the leaderboard at 5-under 65 as the AM Green IGPL Krishna Invitational 2026 Hyderabad, presented by Punjab Raptors, opened with a scoring spree at the Hyderabad Golf Association course on Thursday.

Four-time AM Green IGPL winner Gaganjeet Bhullar, in-form Aryan Roopa Anand, former Indian Open champion C Muniyappa, Rohit Baisoya and UA

Portugal jumps into top 5 of FIFA world rankings

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:19:05 GMT

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Portugal was the only team that moved up in the top 10 of the updated FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings on Wednesday, climbing two spots to No. 5.

Brazil and Morocco each fell one spot in the only other changes within the top 10, after each drew a friendly during the just-concluded international window. Portugal won all four UEFA Nations League matches during this window, beating N

Report: WNBA sets attendance record, up 20% from 2025

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:25:20 GMT

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A record 3.79 million people attended WNBA games this season, according to a report by Sports Business Journal.

It was a 4.5% boost in attendance from the 13 teams that played during the 2025 season but a 20% boost when adding the expansion Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire.

The Atlanta Dream had the largest average attendance boost in terms of percentage, up 54.7% from

World's Top Universities from US, UK, Australia & Europe Offer Study Abroad Opportunities with Scholarship to Chandigarh University During 'International Education Expo 2026'

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:04:28 GMT

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Chandigarh [India], October 7: Top-ranked global universities from 13 countries including US, UK, Australia, New Zealand and France offered study abroad opportunities to Chandigarh University (CU) students through student exchange programs, semester transfer programs, international transfer programs, credit transfer programs, winter school, summer school, internships, research internships and short-ter

NHL roundup: Career firsts for top pick Gavin McKenna as Leafs top Predators

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:05:04 GMT

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Auston Matthews scored with 14 seconds remaining in overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to defeat visiting Nashville Predators 5-4 on Tuesday night.

Matthews, who also had three assists, passed Bill Guerin (429) into ninth place for most goals by United States-born skaters. Gavin McKenna, the first overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft, scored hi

Iran-Aligned Houthis Target Riyadh, Aden Airports

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:03:00 GMT

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Tanker Captains Offered Up To $100,000 A Month To Transit Strait Of Hormuz

Oil tanker captains navigating the Strait of Hormuz are being offered up to $100,000 a month, along with bonuses of up to $50,000 for each transit, as shipowners seek to persuade crews to continue operating in the increasingly dangerous waterway, the Financial Times (FT) reported on October 6.

The newspa

Auston Matthews, Gavin McKenna hit milestones in Leafs' OT win

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:40:25 GMT

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Auston Matthews scored with 14 seconds remaining in overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to defeat the visiting Nashville Predators 5-4 on Tuesday night.

Nashville goalie Juuse Saros made a skate save on a William Nylander shot, but the rebound slid to Matthews alone at the bottom of the right circle, where he fired a wrist shot inside the near

Justin Ellis' goal gives USMNT 1-0 win over Canada

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:55:20 GMT

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Teenager Justin Ellis scored and Brian Schwake made three saves when the U.S. men's national team defeated Canada 1-0 in Saint Paul, Minn., on Tuesday for a fourth straight win.

The Americans had lost two straight to their neighbor to the north but moved ahead in the 29th minute and held on.

Schwake, in his first USMNT start and second appearance, preserved the lead in the

Auston Matthews, Gavin McKenna hit milestones in OT win over Predators

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 02:40:22 GMT

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Auston Matthews scored with 14 seconds remaining in overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to defeat the visiting Nashville Predators 5-4 on Tuesday night.

Nashville goalie Juuse Saros made a skate save on a William Nylander shot, but the rebound slid to Matthews alone at the bottom of the right circle, where he fired a wrist shot inside the near

Dream's depth is shining as Liberty strive to 'steal one' in Game 2

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:25:14 GMT

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History shows that the Atlanta Dream can all but solidify a spot in the WNBA Finals with a victory over the visiting New York Liberty in Game 2 of the semifinal round on Wednesday.

No team in league history has rallied to win a series after falling behind 2-0, and just once (the 2018 Phoenix Mercury against the Seattle Storm) has a team forced a Game 5 after dropping the first tw

Jimmy Shergill, Divya Dutta starrer 'Tum Rahe Na Tum' to premiere at International Film Festival of South Asia, Toronto

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:31:53 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 6 (ANI): Jimmy Shergill and Divya Dutta starrer psychological family drama 'Tum Rahe Na Tum' is set to have its world premiere at the International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA) Toronto on October 10. The film will be presented as a Gala Premiere at Cineplex Cinemas Courtney Park in Mississauga.

The film is directed by Prem Modi and stars Jimmy Shergill and Divya Dutta

MoFA Undersecretary receives copy of credentials of Ambassador of Canada

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:00:29 GMT

ABU DHABI, 6th October, 2026 (WAM) -- Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), received a copy of the credentials of Angad Singh Dhillon, Ambassador of Canada to the United Arab Emirates.

Alshamsi wished the new Ambassador success in performing his duties and affirmed the UAE's commitment to expanding cooperation with Canada in a manner that advances the shared intere

Dylan Larkin, still awaiting trade, could play for Wings vs. Senators

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:40:19 GMT

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There is a chance Dylan Larkin could play for the Detroit Red Wings against the visiting Ottawa Senators on Tuesday.

In any other season, that would be welcome news to their fans. But Larkin alienated the team's fanbase by requesting a trade in the offseason that has yet to be fulfilled.

Larkin missed Detroit's first two games due to an upper-body injury. He was part of

Trump says in "no rush" to resume Canada trade talks

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:03:18 GMT

Washington, DC [US], October 6 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump stated on Monday that he holds no urgency regarding the resumption of trade talks with Canada, whilst levelling accusations that the northern neighbour has mistreated the United States and stipulating that any future pact necessitates Ottawa to be 'honest' with Washington.

President Trump delivered these comments when questioned by reporte

US, nine nations target Iran activities

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:58:37 GMT

Washington, DC [US], October 6 (ANI): The governments of the United States, Canada and eight Latin American and Caribbean nations issued a joint declaration on Monday accusing Iran and its proxies of conducting terrorist activities and various malign operations throughout the Western Hemisphere, whilst pledging intensified coordination to counter these threats.

This joint declaration stems from a US-Paraguay foru

Rolling Rangers ready to host Islanders in early-season rivalry game

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:55:14 GMT

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In the opening week of the season, many things are going right for the New York Rangers and their retooled roster.

Their next chance to keep the good vibes going comes Tuesday night, when they'll seek a fourth straight win and host the rival New York Islanders.

After opening with a 3-0 road loss to the Boston Bruins on Sept. 29, the Rangers outscored the Tampa Bay Lightnin

Maple Leafs try to salvage homestand split, take on Predators

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:19:12 GMT

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The best the Toronto Maple Leafs can do is split their season-opening, four-game homestand that ends Tuesday night against the Nashville Predators.

Despite the early stage of the season, it will be an important game for the Maple Leafs before they embark on a taxing three-game trip against the Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche and Utah Mammoth.

'We could tell that s

Canada Super 60 Season 2: Kieron Pollard-led Toronto Sixers complete double after beating Vancouver Anchors in men's final

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:17:13 GMT

Vancouver [Canada], October 5 (ANI): Toronto Sixers completed a memorable double in Canada Super 60 Season 2, winning the men's title after beating Vancouver Anchors by five wickets in the final at the iconic BC Place in Vancouver on Tuesday, having earlier secured the women's championship as well.

Zaheer Khan co-owned Vancouver Anchors posted 164/3 after being sent in, with Obus Pienaar smashing an unbeaten 82 o

Anupam Kher cherishes lunch with "dearest friend" Robert De Niro, says "Meeting this legend is always a joy"

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:16:39 GMT

New York [US], October 5 (ANI): Actor Anupam Kher recently shared a heartfelt glimpse of his meeting with Hollywood legend Robert De Niro during his ongoing trip to America and Canada for his play 'Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane'.

In a social media post, Kher expressed his happiness at meeting De Niro, whom he affectionately described as his "dearest friend" and one of the world's finest actors. He revealed that De Niro

Government of Canada helps Saskatchewan businesses adapt and grow amid unjustified U.S. tariffs

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:04:53 GMT

PrairiesCan funding aids 8 projects under the Regional Tariff Response Initiative and Business Scale-up and Productivity program

October 9, 2026 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - PrairiesCan

Saskatchewan's history is one of perseverance and adaptation. From generations of farmers finding new ways to work the land to businesses developing the province's resource and manuf

Canada marks Royal Assent of legislation for Self-Government Treaty with the Tegh Got'n

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:33:00 GMT

October, 8, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - The Tlegohli Got'ine Government Inc., Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, and the Government of Northwest Territories

Today, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, announced that Bill C-27 has received Royal Assent. This legislation, supported by the Tlegohli Got'ine Government Inc. and the Governmen

Governments of Canada and Northwest Territories accept the nomination of the Dehcho / Deho / Kuukpak / Nagwichoonjik / Grand Rivire / Fleuve Mackenzie / Mackenzie River in the Northwest Territories as a Canadian Heritage River

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:27 GMT

October 8, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario Parks Canada

Heritage rivers reflect the deep cultural connections between wa

Government of Canada to announce federal support for Saskatchewan businesses

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:32:06 GMT

October 8, 2026 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, will announce federal funding to support Saskatchewan businesses as they expand to meet market demands.

Separatists win Quebec election with pledge to vote on leaving Canada

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:08:47 GMT

Separatists won provincial elections inQuebecon Monday, with a promise to hold a vote on leaving Canada after US PresidentDonald Trumpleaves office, testing Prime MinisterMark Carney's message of national unity.

But the Parti Quebecois fell short of a majority government inCanada's French-speaking province, offering some solace for the federalist camp.

The PQ win still upends Canada's political landscape as

Week 5 Injury Patriots vs. Raiders

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:38:26 GMT

The New England Patriots and the Las Vegas Raiders announce the following player injuries and practice participation ahead of their Week 5 game.

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The New England Patriots and the Las Vegas Raiders announce the following player injuries and practice participation ahead of their Week 5 game.

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Tackling loneliness: Leadership needed from Federal Government

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

A Federal Minister for Loneliness and Social Connection would give loneliness a clear voice within government and a point of focus for a challenge that reaches across portfolios, governments and communities, writesMainul HaqueOAM.
IN APRIL 2025,two in five Australiansreported experiencing loneliness at least some time during the previous week.
Behind that statistic are people who may be living alone, discon

Steelers vs Colts: How to watch/listen to the game

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Don't miss a minute of the action... below are all of the ways that you can watch, listen and follow along as the Steelers take on the Colts from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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The game broadcast is carried on CBS (KDKA-TV locally in Pittsburgh). Game coverage begins Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET.

In addition to the CBS broadcast,NFL+ Premiumgives you the option to watc

The Tariffs Were a Wake-Up Call. Ottawa Hits Snooze Again

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:36:04 GMT

There is something almost admirable about the Canadian governments ability to respond to an American provocation with precisely the right number of carefully selected adjectives. Washington imposes tariffs. Ottawa expresses deep disappointment. Washington threatens Canadian sovereignty. Ottawa says the relationship is changing. Washington escalates again. Ottawa announces that Canada is entering a new era. Then everyon

Opening Fifth Committee Session, Speakers Urgently Call for Financial Stability as United Nations Undergoes Reform to Stay Relevant in Rapidly Changing World

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:47:17 GMT

Delegates in the Fifth Committee (Administrative and Budgetary) today opened their eighty-first session with urgent calls for the Organization’s financial stability as it undergoes reform meant to keep it relevant in a rapidly changing world.

General Assembly President Khalilur Rahman (Bangladesh) stressed that financial sustainability, mandate discipline and accountability must go

Chinese hit movie "Once Upon a Time in the Middle East" premieres in N. America

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:45:12 GMT

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- Following its strong box office run in China, "Once Upon a Time in the Middle East" made its North American debut Friday with a limited theatrical release, bringing audiences a poignant reflection on the horrors of war and the preciousness of peace.
Distributed by Well Go USA Entertainment, the Chinese drama film is screening with English subtitles at more than 120 theaters in maj

Canada's employment declines in September

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:15:22 GMT

OTTAWA, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- Canada's employment declined by 68,000, or 0.3 percent, in September and the employment rate fell by 0.2 percentage points to 60.6 percent, Statistics Canada said Friday.
According to the national statistical agency, the employment decline was concentrated among youth aged 15 to 24 as well as women aged 25 to 54. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate edged up by 0.1 percentage points to 6.5

EU exported 48.8 billion in goods to Canada in 2025

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:31:05 GMT

BRUSSELS, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) -- In 2025, the EU exported 48.8 billion worth of goods to Canada and imported 33.0 billion, resulting in a 15.8 billion trade surplus.
Compared with 2024, exports (48.2 billion) increased by 1.2%, while imports (28.0 billion) rose by 18.0%, according to Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.
In 2025, the EU's largest export product group to Canada was mac

Number of Canadians arrested, detained in U.S. jumps nearly 60 pct: report

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:15:15 GMT

OTTAWA, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- The number of arrest and detention cases involving Canadian citizens in the United States surged by nearly 60 percent in the last fiscal year, according to an official consular report released Thursday by Global Affairs Canada.
The annual consular affairs report recorded 557 cases of Canadians arrested or detained in the U.S. between April 2025 and March 2026, up from 361 cases reporte

New Ebola vaccine trials begin in Uganda amid deadly DR Congo outbreak

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:15:25 GMT

KINSHASA, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- A candidate vaccine against the Bundibugyo Ebola virus has entered a new phase of clinical trials in Uganda, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said Thursday, as efforts accelerate to develop vaccines against the virus driving the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Wessam Mankoula, an Africa CDC official, said during

Canada's trade surplus widens to 2.9 bln USD in August

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:15:43 GMT

OTTAWA, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Canada's trade surplus widened sharply to 4.2 billion Canadian dollars (about 2.9 billion U.S. dollars) in August, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.
Marking Canada's sixth consecutive monthly positive trade balance, the surplus expanded significantly from a revised 787 million Canadian dollars (about 552 million U.S. dollars) recorded in July.
The jump was mainly driven by an 8.1

Canada recruits internationally educated health professionals. Credential recognition is only part of the challenge

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:31:40 GMT

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Canada is recruiting internationally educated health professionals to help address health-care workforce shortages, while governments are also trying to make it faster and easier for newcomers to have their qualificatio

How Canada could defend itself against an American invasion

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:22:07 GMT

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Prime Minister Mark Carney recently revealed Canada has contingency plans for a possible military attack by the United States, calling it an "extreme tail risk" scenario that would nonetheless be irresponsible to ignore.

What a Chinese pollution crackdown can teach Canada about carbon pricing

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:42:04 GMT

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In May, the federal government lowered the planned trajectory for Canada's industrial carbon price. The system puts a price on greenhouse gas emissions to give companies a financial incentive to red

Canada to lead probe into air ambulance crash with 6 presumed dead

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:45:11 GMT

OTTAWA, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) announced Monday it will lead the investigation into the crash of an air ambulance aircraft in international waters off Nantucket in the U.S. state of Massachusetts on Oct. 3.
Ontario-based operator Latitude Air Ambulance said all six aboard the Gulfstream G100 aircraft -- four Canadian crew members, a patient, and the patient's escort --

Government of Canada proposes listing several aquatic species under the Species at Risk Act

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:17:27 GMT

October 9, 2026

Ottawa, Ontario - Protecting and conserving Canada's natural environment and wildlife is central to our national identity. The Government of Canada is committed to working with Indigenous peoples, stakeholders and all Canadians to protect and restore our critically important biodiversity.

Today, the Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, announc

Canada successfully prices seventh green bond issuance, raising $2 billion

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:23:44 GMT

October 9, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - Department of Finance Canada

This week, the Government of Canada successfully priced its seventh issuance of Canadian-dollar-denominated green bonds, raising $2 billion in a new 10-year offering.

This issuance saw robust demand from investors, with environmentally and socially responsible investors representing a significant share of buyers (44 p

Canada and Yukon reach agreement in principle to improve access to health care

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:20:00 GMT

October 9, 2026 | Whitehorse, Yukon | Health Canada

Canadians deserve a sustainable health care system that provides timely access to high-quality health and social services that support individual wellbeing and healthy communities.

Today, the Honourable Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of

Minister Metlege Diab highlights new Productivity Mega Deduction to help businesses invest, grow, and create jobs in Canada

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:15:00 GMT

October 9, 2026, Hackett's Cove, Nova Scotia-Canada has what the world wants: abundant energy and critical minerals, the most educated workforce in the world, access to 1.5 billion consumers through our free trade agreements and the strongest fiscal position in the G7. We are building on these advantages to make Canada the best place in the w

Backgrounder: Government of Canada supports Saskatchewan businesses to meet market demands and adapt to a changing economy

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:05:00 GMT

Today, the Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State for Rural Development, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), announced over $11.2 million for eight projects led by organizations across Saskatchewan through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) and t

Government of Canada supports arts and culture in the Eastern Townships region

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:23:54 GMT

ORFORD, Quebec, October 9, 2026

Music and the arts are vital to our communities. They create jobs, support local economies and allow our artists and culture to shine in Canada and beyond.

Nestled in the heart of Mont-Orford National Park, Orford Music has brought music to life and made it accessible for 75 years, by encouraging the next generation and giving artists a place to create, perfect their

Minister Dabrusin and Secretary of State (Nature) Provost to support the protection of lands and conservation of nature

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:11:23 GMT

Gatineau, Quebec - October 9, 2026 - Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, and the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), will join the Nature Conservancy of Canada to make an important announcement related to the protection of lands and conservation of nature.

Government of Canada to announce support for artificial intelligence in London

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:00:09 GMT

Friday, October 9, 2026

Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and Member of Parliament for London Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedNor

Rich cultures and histories exist across Canada, connecting communities under traditions and practices that inform, unite, and attract people from all over. The

Minister Lightbound visits a company in Beaupre to highlight the new Productivity Mega Deduction to help businesses invest, grow and create jobs in Canada

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:09 GMT

October 9, 2026 - Beaupre, Quebec

Canada has what the world wants: abundant energy and critical minerals, the most educated workforce in the world, access to 1.5 billion consumers through our free trade agreements, and the strongest fiscal position in the G7. We are building on these advantages to make Canada the best place in the world to invest, build and gro

Government of Canada supports growth and competitiveness of two businesses in Sarnia

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:53:45 GMT

FedDev Ontario invests nearly $5 million to help local companies advance innovative technology, boost productivity and expand opportunities

October 9, 2026 - Sarnia, Ontario

Sarnia is home to a strong industrial and manufacturing sector, with businesses contributing to the region's economy through advanced manufacturing, clean technology, energy

The Government of Canada is supporting new measures to lower energy costs and reduce emissions

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:20:51 GMT

October 09, 2026- Ottawa, Ontario

As winter approaches, our government is helping make life more affordable for Canadians.

Heating is one of the biggest expenses for Canadians during the winter months, and too often that money goes to the most expensive and least efficient ways to heat a home. Over seven million households in Canada still heat their homes with oil, propane, diesel,

Minister Hodgson to announce clean energy investments

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

CENTRAL YORK, NEW BRUNSWICK - The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, will make a funding announcement regarding energy in New Brunswick. He will be joined by The Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, and the Honourable Susan Holt, Premier of New Brunswick. Media availability will follow.

Governments of Canada and of Yukon to make healthcare announcement in Whitehorse

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:20:00 GMT

October 8, 2026, Yukon, Whitehorse - The Honourable Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Brad Cathers, Yukon's Minister of Health and Social Services, will make an important healthcare announcement.

There will be a media availability immediately following the announcement.

Date

Energy efficiency at home: Parliamentary Secretary Grant to highlight new measures to help Canadians lower energy costs, reduce emissions, and increase energy efficiency

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:36:18 GMT

Gatineau, Quebec - October 8, 2026 - Media representatives are advised that Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will highlight new measures to help people in Canada lower energy costs, reduce emissions, and increase energy efficiency.

Event: Announcement and media availability
Date: Fri

Government launches consultations on the modernization of the federal framework for the charitable sector

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:34:23 GMT

October 8, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - Department of Finance Canada

Charities and non-profit organizations play a vital role in Canadian society. More than 86,000 registered charities deliver essential programs and services across Canada and abroad. They relieve poverty and support vulnerable populations, advance education and religion, and carry out a wide range o

Canada-Iceland Joint Statement

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:28:30 GMT

October 8, 2026 - Reykjavik, Iceland - Global Affairs Canada

"The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, Anita Anand, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, orgerur Katrin Gunnarsdottir, met today in Reykjavik. Iceland and Canada are NATO Allies and cooperate closely, both bilaterally and multilaterally, based on shared values, strong commitment to multilateralism and international law, and longs

Government of Canada announces new investment to strengthen Canada's domestic radiopharmaceutical production capacity

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:15:03 GMT

Investment will modernize and expand Jubilant Radiopharma's Kirkland facility, strengthen Canada's life sciences sector and support high-quality jobs in Quebec

October 8, 2026 - Kirkland, Quebec

At a time of economic uncertainty as tariffs reshape the global trade landscape, the Government of Canada is investing in the capacity to produce, innovate and manufacture

Government of Canada investing $1 million in community infrastructure in Thunder Bay

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:00:26 GMT

FedNor funds will support the Thunder Bay Public Library's Waverley Library transformation

October 8, 2026 - Thunder Bay, ON - Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario - FedNor

Shared spaces help connect communities by providing opportunities to engage and learn alongside our neighbours, and to Build Canada Strong, we need robust pu

Minister Olszewski to highlight emergency preparedness efforts in Edmonton

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:14 GMT

Edmonton, Alberta - Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, for an announcement with the Canadian Red Cross in Edmonton to strengthen support for communities across Canada during emergencies.

A media availability will follow. <

Prime Minister Carney announces landmark investment to retrofit one million homes, cutting energy costs and emissions

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:40:09 GMT

October 8, 2026 - Sherbrooke, Quebec

The Government of Canada is investing $2 billion over eight years to deliver one million home retrofits to lower energy costs for Canadians and reduce emissions. At the same time, we are doubling our grid, giving Canadians access to more affordable, reliable, and cleaner electricity than ever before.

Funding for One Million Home

Minister Metlege Diab to highlight new Productivity Mega Deduction that will help businesses invest, grow, and create jobs in Canada

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:07:00 GMT

Hackett's Cove, Nova Scotia, October 8, 2026-The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will highlight recent government changes to Canada's business tax system, boosting Canada's advantage as the most competitive G7 country for new business investment. A media availability will follow.

Date:

Government of Canada releases What We Heard reports on fighting forced labour

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:01:32 GMT

October 8, 2026 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada

Forced labour is a serious abuse of human rights and a source of unfair competition, allowing producers to reduce costs through the exploitation of workers. As Canada strengthens its economy and expands trade opportunities, the Government o

Government of Canada to announce support for two Sarnia-based businesses

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:30:36 GMT

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Marilyn Gladu, Member of Parliament for Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong, on behalf of the Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), will make an important announcement in s

Minister Miller to announce support for an arts and culture organization in the Eastern Townships region

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:20:07 GMT

ORFORD, Quebec - On Friday, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, will announce financial support for a cultural organization in the Eastern Townships region.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

The details are as follows:

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The Government of Canada Introduces Legislation to Reduce Red Tape and Support Economic Growth and Competitiveness

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:05:28 GMT

October 8, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario - Government of Canada

The Honourable Shafqat Ali, President of the Treasury Board of Canada, will hold a press conference to provide further information on the recently tabled bill to Reduce Red Tape and Support Economic Growth and Competitiveness.

Minister Ali will be joined by the following:

The Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health

Infrastructure Announcement in Halifax

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:03:18 GMT

Halifax, Nova Scotia, October 7, 2026 - Members of the media are invited to attend an announcement with the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada and Angela Bishop, Chief Executive Officer of the Housing Trust of Nova Scotia.

Date:
Thursday, October 8, 2026

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