Canadians know flu and COVID‑19 but lag on RSV and pneumococcal disease, poll shows

A Merck‑commissioned Ipsos survey finds awareness of influenza and COVID‑19 near universal while knowledge of RSV and pneumococcal disease remains modest, and half of adults have not taken any of the four respiratory vaccines in the past year.

Sports

Raptors open 2026‑27 season at home against Chicago

The Toronto Raptors will tip‑off the 2026‑27 NBA campaign on Oct. 21 at Scotiabank Arena against the Chicago Bulls.

World

UK hits 2026 heat record as Europe endures fifth heat wave, raising concerns for Canadian defence and climate readiness

A 38.1 °C reading in west London set a new UK temperature high for 2026, underscoring the strain on health services, water supplies and fire‑fighting resources across western Europe.

Consumer

Health Canada seizes counterfeit injectables from Hamilton spa

Unauthorized Botox, Juvéderm and other filler products were confiscated from a downtown Hamilton clinic, prompting a warning about serious health risks.

White House report labels Canada a key conduit for Chinese goods avoiding U.S. tariffs

A new U.S. trade analysis accuses Canada of facilitating Chinese transshipment that sidesteps tariff duties, estimating billions in lost revenue.

Entertainment

Rosie O'Donnell says Trump has made her "re‑famous" as he threatens her citizenship

The comedian told Amy Poehler's podcast that Donald Trump's attacks have thrust her back into the public eye while she pursues Irish citizenship.

Politics

Ontario unveils data centre playbook as Premier Ford pushes back on public concerns

Ontario's new guidelines aim to attract data centre projects, sparking debate over jobs, water use and digital sovereignty.

Health

Canada keeps its childhood vaccine schedule as US president orders new spacing rules

Canadian health bodies say the United States' new executive order on vaccine timing is not backed by evidence and will not affect Canada's immunisation programme.

Stampede Drilling receives US$4 million from Greenland Energy for Arctic rig upgrades

Alberta‑based rig contractor says the funding will prepare a Canadian rig for a Greenland oil programme that remains awaiting permits.

Entertainment

Reality star Joe Amabile gives one‑week update after brain tumour surgery

The former 'Bachelorette' contestant says recovery is progressing and outlines a lifelong medication plan.

Trending

U.S. army OB‑GYN pleads not guilty to charges of covertly recording patients

Dr. Blaine McGraw, an obstetrician‑gynecologist at Fort Hood, faces dozens of sexual‑assault counts after alleged secret recordings of examinations.

Crime

Man charged after allegedly urinating on concertgoers at Baltimore country music show

North Carolina resident Jayson Reed faces multiple assault charges after a disturbance at a Morgan Wallen concert, highlighting security challenges for large venues.