Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi makes history as Japan’s first female prime minister

Open this photo in gallery:Sanae Takaichi is Japan’s fifth prime minister in as many years.Eugene Hoshiko/The Associated Press After weeks of political chaos and tense coalition negotiations, Japan’s parliament on Tuesday voted to elect Sanae...

Cenovus Shares Jump 2.5% on MEG Energy Investment, Fueling Canada’s Energy M&A Buzz

Cenovus Energy Inc., a heavy player in the oil sands industry in Canada, has stepped up investments in MEG Energy Corp., buying an additional 5million shares to have a controlling investment in the company of 9.8 per cent. The tactical action,...

Jennifer Flavin, Wife of Sylvester Stallone, Links Celebrity Culture to Rise in Transgender-Identifying Children

Sylvester Stallone and his wife, Jennifer Flavin, attend Netflix's "Sly" world premiere during the Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, Canada, on Sept. 16, 2023. Ryan Emberley/Getty Images for Netflix Jennifer...

Blue Jays Clinch World Series Berth: Fans Celebrate Historic Win!

Toronto Blue Jays fans erupted in celebration Monday night after the team secured a World Series berth for the first time since 1993, defeating the Seattle Mariners 4-3 in a thrilling Game 7 of the ALCS. The atmosphere in the city was electric,...

This Day in Sports History: October 21

Notable sports events in October include the MLB playoffs, NBA and NHL preseason games, college football, the Xfinity 500 NASCAR Cup Series race, track meets, the UEFA Champions League, and Formula 1. Over the years, Oct. 21 has witnessed many...

Canadian manufacturing company to invest $4M in Kinston facility

A Canadian manufacturing company plans to invest more than $4 million to establish its U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in Kinston. Gov. Josh Stein announced that Cardon Rehabilitation and Medical Equipment USA, a manufacturer of...

Federal funding eliminated for WWU Center for Canadian-American Studies

When the U.S. Department of Education announced the elimination of Title VI grant funding in September, the Center for Canadian-American Studies at Western Washington University took a 70% hit to its budget. Title VI awards, known more formally as...

Today-History-Oct21

Today in History for Oct. 21: In 1555, Queen Mary of England launched a persecution campaign against Protestants that resulted in the deaths of more than 200 people. Today in History for Oct. 21: In 1555, Queen Mary of England launched a...

Blue Jays fans call Game 7 ALCS win Canadian heritage moment

To the sound of car horns and chants, thousands of Blue Jays fans poured into the streets of Toronto on Monday night celebrating the team’s first World Series berth in more than 30 years. In a nail-biter Game 7 of the American League Championship...

“Shoes on tatami is jail”: Rina Sawayama calls out Sabrina Carpenter's ‘SNL’ performance over cultural disrespect during martial arts scene

Rina Sawayama has shared her issue with Sabrina Carpenter's performance on Saturday Night Live! (SNL) on October 18. She urged artists and creative teams to respect other cultures if they are being used in a performance. Carpenter hosted the...

Canada: Toronto proclaims October 20, 2025 as ‘Diwali Day’

Toronto [Canada], October 21 (ANI): The Consulate General of India in Toronto shared on Tuesday that the city of Toronto has officially proclaimed October 20, 2025 as 'Diwali Day'. In a post on X, it hailed the recognition celebrating the spirit...

Canadiens President gets 100% honest about Lane Hutson's $70.8M contract extension with Habs

Montreal Canadiens president Jeff Gorton recently shared his thoughts on defenseman Lane Hutson’s contract extension. After much speculation and uncertainty, Hutson signed an eight-year, $70.8 million extension with the Canadiens last week. The...

Michigan man youngest to canoe 'from Canada to Gulf of Mexico and back' — the hard way

ESCANABA, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) — A 24-year-old Michigan man has returned home after 480 days of paddling a canoe around the entire eastern US on a waterway known as The Great Loop. Peter Frank, of Escanaba, was welcomed home Monday morning at the...

Acclaimed Canadian writers booked for upcoming author talks

Innisfil library's free series features lineup that includes Lindsay Zier-Vogel, Teri Vlassopoulos, Terry Fallis and Heather Marshall NEWS RELEASE INNISFIL IDEALAB & LIBRARY ************************* The Innisfil ideaLAB & Library is excited to...

World Series returns to Canada as Blue Jays pull off Game 7 comeback vs Mariners to face Dodgers

The World Series is returning to Canada for the first time since 1993 thanks to the Toronto Blue Jays' dramatic Game 7 win over the Seattle Mariners in the American League Championship Series on Monday along the shores of Lake Ontario. It was a...

Malaysia makes history by making it to the finals of World Barista Championship 2025

MILAN, Oct 21 — Four-time Malaysia Barista Champion — 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2024 — Jason Loo is one of six finalists at the World Barista Championship 2025 in Milan. This is the first time Malaysia has broken into the finals and all coffee lovers...

U.S. Soccer Unveils Possible History-Making World Cup Hosting Move for 2031

The next few years are set to be quite crucial for the United States. Having already completed major hosting duties earlier this year with the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, the trend is set to continue with the 2026 World Cup and even the 2028...

Canada’s age assurance debate heats up around Bill S-209

Age assurance for pornographic content online is likely coming to Canada – and the debate over it has already arrived. Bill S-209, “an Act to restrict young persons’ online access to pornographic material,” is the sequel to S-210, a similar bill...

Canada crime bill and rap group fracas spark free-speech debate

Prime Minister Mark Carney's hate crime bill and a controversy surrounding a Northern Irish rap group have focused Canadian attention on a complex legal question: should displaying certain symbols be a crime? The legislation introduced by Carney's...

Canada Nickel: Crawford poised to drive major regional growth

Canada Nickel (TSXV: CNC; US‑OTCQX: CNIKF) released results from an economic impact study for its flagship Crawford nickel project in the Timmins nickel district of Ontario. Mansfield Consulting prepared the study, which estimates Crawford will...