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Ontario’s regulated electricity prices change Nov. 1, 2026: time-of-use off-peak falls to 9.1 cents per kWh and the rebate moves to 15.7 per cent.
The Weather Network says a record El Niño should bring a warmer-than-normal start to winter across Western Canada, with fewer Prairie storms.
Statistics Canada says Canadian-resident return trips from the United States rose 6.8 per cent in September, the sixth straight monthly gain, but car trips remain 31.1 per cent below 2024.
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Ben Kindel is conscious, alert and stable after a medical episode on the team plane forced it back to Salt Lake City.
The actress told listeners of her podcast MeSsy that her doctor concluded she never had multiple sclerosis, more than five years after her 2021 diagnosis.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in St. Petersburg on Oct. 21 for Ukraine talks with Russian officials, a day after meeting Zelenskyy in Oslo.
A Missouri man who stabbed his pursuer fled to Upper Canada, and a 2-1 ruling nearly sent him back. A Toronto court freed John Anderson on Feb. 16, 1861.
Ottawa builders sold 521 new homes in September, up 81.5% from a year earlier, the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association said, led by townhouses and single-detached homes.
On Oct. 21, 1910, the cruiser Niobe steamed into Halifax harbour, giving Canada’s new naval service its first large warship and a date now marked as Niobe Day.
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Polls in Toronto’s municipal election open Monday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here is the ID to bring, how to find your voting place and what is on the ballot.
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The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays open the 2026 World Series on Friday, Oct. 23, with the full schedule, start times and TV details for the best-of-seven series.
Premier Danielle Smith ordered Edmonton to restore its pre-2024 infill rules and older parking minimums within three months. Council meets Oct. 16 to respond.
B.C. invited more than 280 skilled workers on Oct. 8 in construction, health, child care and veterinary care. Minimum scores ran from 76 to 99.
Health Canada ordered Junior Brands Corp. to recall 314 Valco Baby Trend Duo double strollers over tip-over and child entrapment hazards. Stop using them now.
IRCC invited 3,500 candidates in the trades occupations category on Oct. 1, with a minimum CRS score of 476. Eligibility and next steps are explained.
AFN regional chiefs will join Prime Minister Mark Carney and the premiers in Ottawa on Oct. 26 for a rare meeting on rights, treaties and major projects.


















































