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Toronto Blue Jays fall 4-0 to Seattle Mariners in opening game of wild-card series

Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer and Luis Castillo threw 7 1/3 shutout innings as the Seattle Mariners blanked the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 in Game 1 of their American League wild-card series on Friday.

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) looks on during seventh inning American League wild card MLB postseason baseball action against the Seattle Mariners in Toronto on Friday, October 7, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

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BREAKING | Multiple explosions rock eastern Ukraine city of Kharkiv

A series of explosions rocked the eastern Ukraine city of Kharkiv early Saturday, sending towering plumes of illuminated smoke in the sky and triggering a series of secondary explosions.

Canadian travellers heading to Uganda urged to take precautions

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is warning Canadian travellers entering Uganda to take extra precautions before flying due to an Ebola outbreak that was declared in the nation last month.

Did vaccines make a difference? Study looks at rates of severe illness from COVID-19

A study of 1.6 million U.S. patients has found that COVID-19 vaccines and boosters lead to low rates of severe illness and death.

Canada helps buy Juno Beach land in France to stop proposed condo development

The battle to save a part of Juno Beach in France from development is over after the Canadian government announced it would pitch in to buy the land and prevent the construction of a condo on the historic battlefield.

Murder charges to be filed in fatal Las Vegas stabbings involving large kitchen knife

A man with a large kitchen knife who terrorized tourists and locals on the Las Vegas Strip in a stabbing rampage that left two people dead and six others wounded will be charged with murder, the region's top prosecutor said Friday.

Uvalde schools suspend entire police force after outrage

Uvalde's school district on Friday pulled its embattled campus police force off the job following a wave of new outrage over the hiring of a former state trooper who was part of the hesitant law enforcement response during the May shooting at Robb Elementary School.

Canada permanently banning top Iranian regime officials, levelling new sanctions

Canada is permanently banning top members of the Iranian regime from coming into the country, restricting financial transactions with Iran, and pursuing new sanction enforcement measures, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday. 'We're taking steps that will raise the bar internationally, in holding Iran accountable," Trudeau said.

Health officials hope new Omicron vaccine will improve uptake of COVID-19 boosters

Health Canada approved on Thursday the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster vaccine that targets the BA.4 and BA.5 strains of the Omicron variant. It is the second combination vaccine greenlighted by Health Canada's vaccine review team, but the first that targets the virus strains that are now most common in Canada

Toronto

Toronto Blue Jays fall 4-0 to Seattle Mariners in opening game of wild-card series

Cal Raleigh hit a two-run homer and Luis Castillo threw 7 1/3 shutout innings as the Seattle Mariners blanked the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 in Game 1 of their American League wild-card series on Friday.
Ontario education union takes step toward strike

A union representing 55,000 Ontario education workers -- such as custodians, librarians and early childhood educators -- says it has requested what's known as a “no board” report, which could put them in a legal strike position in less than three weeks.
Former CP24 on air personality files human rights complaint against Bell Media

A long-time Toronto media personality is filing a human rights complaint against Bell Media, alleging racism, sexism and discrimination within the workplace.

Atlantic

Close to 12,000 customers in P.E.I., N.S. still without power two weeks after Fiona

Close to 12,000 customers are still without power in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island two weeks after post-tropical storm Fiona made landfall in the region on Sept. 23.
'There'll be no turkey': Sombre Thanksgiving for Atlantic Canadians hit hard by Fiona

The Thanksgiving holiday weekend has been dampened for thousands in Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia who are still without power -- almost two weeks since Fiona hit on Sept. 24.
Feds to allow international students to work more to help Canada’s labour shortage

The pilot study, which will run from Nov. 15 until Dec. 31, 2023, will allow international students in Canada, who have off-campus work authorization on their study permit, to work an unrestricted number of hours while in school.

London

Memorial service honours 57 homeless people who died in London

Dozens of people gathered in downtown London Friday to honour the lives of 57 people who died as a result of homelessness.
Urgent response to London house fire: 'We were told en route there were still people trapped inside the home'

Fire crews believed three people may be inside as they raced to a burning home in west London.
Community ‘really, really concerned’ with eight week ER closure

The closed sign is up outside the Chesley hospital’s emergency department, and it’s not coming down, until at least Dec. 2.

Northern Ontario

Advance voting set to begin across northern Ontario

Residents in northeastern Ontario will have several options to cast their ballot ahead of the Oct. 24 municipal election.
‘Everyone in the community knows that we care’: North Bay high schools collect over 15,000 lbs of food for city’s food bank

In the spirit of giving and thanksgiving, three North Bay high schools have come together to go door-to-door to collect food donations for the city's food bank.
Roads, red tape and a new arena top of mind at chat with Sudbury's mayoral candidates

Red tape, roads, growth and whether to build a new arena were the hot topics Thursday evening as the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce hosted a fireside chat with select mayoral candidates.

Calgary

Critics concerned Danielle Smith could alienate Albertans, Ottawa

While Danielle Smith easily won the leadership of the United Conservative Party Thursday night, critics claim the victory is not an endorsement from the province.
Husky Oil charged in connection with 2020 pipeline leak

The Alberta Energy Regulator has laid charges against Husky Oil for a spill that released 900,000 litres of contaminated water into the environment two years ago.
Smith's slim margin of victory suggests a challenge for the Alberta election

While Danielle Smith, the new leader of the Alberta UCP, did come away with a victory on Thursday night, it didn't happen until the final ballot was tallied.

Kitchener

'It’s a needle in a haystack’: Parents of missing Kitchener woman join search efforts in B.C.

The parents of Jaqueline McDermott have flown out to B.C. to join in the search for their missing 22-year-old daughter from Kitchener.
Waterloo Region Food Bank looking for donations amid high need for meals over Thanksgiving weekend

It's a time to give thanks and the Food Bank of Waterloo Region it’s also a chance to give back to those who are struggling with food insecurity.
Cambridge and Wilmot discuss advance and day-of voting plans for municipal election

Local governments within the Waterloo Region are getting ready for the upcoming municipal election, taking place on Oct. 24, but, each municipality is using its own method when it comes to voting.

Vancouver

Police release video of bear-spray robbery in downtown Vancouver

Vancouver police have released surveillance video showing the robbery involving bear spray that occurred in a downtown boutique last week.
'Making art more accessible': Art vending machine at Vancouver mall gives local artists a boost

A creative new vending machine has popped up in downtown Vancouver, but it's more of a miniature art gallery than a place to find snacks.
North Shore Rescue approved for night hoist rescues, in life or death situations

Volunteers with North Shore Rescue can now perform helicopter rescues in the dark, if someone’s life depends on it.

Edmonton

Warmest Thanksgiving weekend in how long?

In the past quarter-century, Edmonton's never had a Thanksgiving long weekend with all three days in the 20s. But, that will very likely change over the next few days.
'Chaos, costs, conflict': Notley says UCP leader out of touch with Alberta concerns

Alberta's Opposition leader says the province is due for more chaos, costs and conflict after Danielle Smith's victory last night in the United Conservative Party leadership race.
'It looked like he wiped a tear away': Edmonton veteran celebrates 100 years

One of the original members of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s 435 Squadron recently celebrated his 100th birthday.

Windsor

After feds lift 20-hour work rule for international students, immigration consultant calls move 'short-sighted'

While the federal government's move to lift restrictions on how long international students can work in a week is being applauded by many, an immigration consultant in Windsor, Ont., is concerned it could do more harm than good.
Windsor barber lines up future, shares story with Kennedy high school students

Kennedy student Ashreff El-Hassan wishes his lunch hour was a highlight like it was Friday.
'The barricades should never have been there in the first place': Residents react to reopening of Erie Shore Drive after 2.5 years

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has started removing concrete blocks and clay from the westbound lanes of the rural road.

Regina

City inspecting downtown Regina parkade after structural concerns raised

The City of Regina is looking into a complaint about structural concerns at a downtown parking garage.
Local organizations step up to provide Thanksgiving meals

Local organizations in Regina stepped up to provide Thanksgiving meals for the hundreds of individuals in the city experiencing food insecurity.
Hockey Saskatchewan says participation not declining amid Hockey Canada hearings

Hockey Saskatchewan said it is not seeing a decline in interest in the sport due to the ongoing Hockey Canada hearings.

Ottawa

'I'm desperate for staff': CHEO works to keep PICU open to 'life and limb' patients amid unprecedented pressures

CHEO is giving the public an unprecedented look at how it is managing high patient volumes and staffing challenges this fall to keep its pediatric intensive care unit open to "life and limb" patients.
Thousands travelling home this weekend for Thanksgiving

Thousands of people packed the VIA Rail station, the airport and roads on Friday for the start of the Thanskgiving long weekend.
Ottawa breast cancer survivor without a family doctor

For one cancer survivor in Dunrobin, losing her primary physician has been a nightmare. Cheryl Hammond is without a doctor for the first time in her life as she navigates life after cancer.

Saskatoon

'The doctors are overrun. The staff are frazzled': Sask. medical clinic closes walk-in services

Legends medical clinic in Warman is closing their walk-in clinic due to a physician shortage and abusive behaviour towards staff and doctors.
Missing Saskatoon cat ‘Walter White’ returned to owner after over three years

A Saskatoon woman was reunited with her missing cat after over three years apart, the SPCA says in a Facebook post.
Sask. RCMP identify body found in Big River First Nation

The RCMP major crimes unit is investigating after the body of a man was found on a trail in the Big River First Nation on Wednesday evening.