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Mohamud Kheyre, 30, has been identified as the second homicide victim discovered in a vehicle fire in Markham, following another incident in Etobicoke. Both vehicle fires were reported to first responders within a 90-minute timeframe on September 28.
Hurricane Polo is approaching Mexico's Baja California peninsula as a Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 125 mph, expected to bring heavy rainfall and potential flooding. Meanwhile, Hurricane Nolo is moving away from Hawaii, but the islands remain under threat of flash floods and strong winds, with emergency measures in place as residents recover from previous storms. The Mexican navy is preparing humanitarian aid for coastal communities likely to be affected by Polo.
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on a range of American items, including sporting goods, means rising costs for families with budding athletes, charity says.
The Conservative Party has proposed to eliminate the tax on diesel sales until Canada Day. Additionally, leader Pierre Poilievre is advocating for the permanent removal of all diesel production taxes by scrapping the federal industrial carbon tax and the Clean Fuel Standard.
Following Quebec's recent legislation to ban energy drinks for individuals under 16, discussions are emerging in Ontario regarding a similar ban. Experts and local residents are weighing the potential health impacts and regulatory implications of such a measure.
The Conservative Leader has proposed the elimination of all taxes on diesel fuel, which he describes as a vital resource, until at least Canada Day. This call comes in response to rising fuel prices.
During a recent state visit, President Trump inquired if China's President Xi Jinping would be interested in purchasing U.S. arms, according to U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue. This remark, made amid ongoing discussions about U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, could significantly alter longstanding U.S. policy towards China and Taiwan. The U.S. is obligated to assist Taiwan in its defense, although the commitment to military intervention in the event of a Chinese invasion remains ambiguous.
Heavy rainfall in Nepal has resulted in at least 14 fatalities and 11 individuals reported missing due to floods and landslides. The Chitwan district experienced the most severe impact, while 49 districts are under flood warnings, including regions that were affected by a previous disaster that claimed 1,450 lives.
Russia's Defence Ministry reported that it targeted Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest mobile service provider, and a data centre belonging to Vodafone Ukraine, the second-largest provider. The strikes occurred amid ongoing attacks on Ukrainian communications infrastructure, resulting in service outages affecting approximately 100,000 households in Kyiv and surrounding areas. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that the attacks included injuries to civilians, including two children.
Max Scherzer delivered a standout performance for the Toronto Blue Jays, pitching seven innings with one run allowed and seven strikeouts in what may be his final Major League Baseball game. The 42-year-old ace threw 114 pitches on short rest, leading the Blue Jays to a 5-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Scherzer's career totals now include 3,557 strikeouts, and he has not yet decided on his future in baseball, indicating he will take time to reflect during the offseason.
The Toronto Blue Jays' disappointing performance in the 2026 season has led to the conclusion that their success in 2025 was not indicative of a strong team. Critics argue that the team's mediocrity is tolerated by fans, which may discourage any significant changes to improve performance.
The Toronto Blue Jays capped a disappointing season on Sunday afternoon with a 5-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Rogers Centre. Reds: Cincinnati (75-87) started the season at 20-11 but struggles in May sent the Reds into last place in the National League Central. Brandon Valenzuela and Charles McAdoo homered for the Blue Jays, who finished last in the American League East Division standings at 79-83.