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ctvnews.caAndrea Horwath defeated in Hamilton, Keanin Loomis to serve as next mayorKeanin Loomis has been elected as the next mayor of Hamilton, defeating incumbent Andrea Horwath who finished a distant third.

Andrea Horwath defeated in Hamilton, Keanin Loomis to serve as next mayor www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...

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Norway tells Trump Nobel committee is independent www.perplexity.ai/page/norway-...

elections2026.amo.on.caOntario Municipal Elections

Frank Scarpitti re-elected mayor of Markham, grabbing 72% of the vote elections2026.amo.on.ca/web/en/munic...

insidehalton.comIt's municipal election day — follow live municipal election results across Ontario right hereVoters cast ballots across Ontario on Oct. 26, 2026. Check live results for Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, Milton, Ottawa, Brampton, Mississauga, Oakville, Caledon, Oshawa, Whitby, Barrie and more.

104 incoming mayors have already been elected without a single vote According to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), 104 heads of council positions have been acclaimed this election cycle — or about a quarter of the 414 Ontario municipalities holding an election

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Incumbent mayor Patrick Brown has been re-elected as Brampton’s mayor, according to unofficial results. Brown had a comfortable early lead with 51,154 votes with about 78 per cent of polls reported, according to the Brampton Guardian. www.insidehalton.com/news/municip...

insidehalton.comLIVE RESULTS: Longtime mayor Gord Krantz loses in Milton — check out all the resultsLive municipal election results in Milton.

Long-time Milton Mayor Gord Krantz who was first elected to the position in 1980 has finally gone down to defeat in Milton. With just one poll remaining just before 10 p.m., Krantz lost to outgoing Ward 1 town councillor George Minakakis. www.insidehalton.com/news/municip...

insidehalton.comIt's election day in Oakville — Jeff Knoll beats Rob Burton for Oakville mayor's seatThe Town of Oakville released full unofficial results of the Monday, Oct. 26 municipal election about two hours after polls closed at 8 p.m.

Longtime Oakville councillor Jeff Knoll will be the town’s next mayor after beating out incumbent longtime mayor Rob Burton for the seat in tonight’s election. www.insidehalton.com/news/municip...

ctvnews.caSarnia and Lambton election results

Sarnia mayor defeated www.ctvnews.ca/london/artic...

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60 people have now died in ICE custody since Trump's return to office. Our country is set to spend $268 BILLION on mass deportations and detentions through the end of Trump's term. Instead of death and cruelty, imagine what we could have invested that money in instead?

youtube.comThe Hidden Cost of Trump’s CrueltyRemember when Trump claimed his cruel deportation agenda would help American workers?He couldn’t be more wrong. Watch.

niagarafallsreview.caLococo wins in Niagara Falls, defeating incumbent DiodatiChallenger causes major upset, ending four term council leader's reign.

Lori Lococo has been elected the first woman mayor of Niagara Falls, dashing Jim Diodati’s hopes of becoming the city’s longest-serving mayor with a fifth term. www.niagarafallsreview.ca/news/municip...

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cbc.caIncumbent Drew Dilkens concedes Windsor, Ont., mayoral race | CBC

ctvnews.caOlivia Chow re-elected as Toronto’s mayor. Live updates hereOlivia Chow has been re-elected as Toronto’s mayor, the CP24-CTV Election Desk is projecting.

Olivia Chow re-elected as Toronto’s mayor. www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/arti...

thestar.comAlvin Tedjo wins Mississauga mayoral race in decisive victory over two political heavyweightsRookie councillor Avil Tedjo surged from a distant fourth in early polling to beat incumbent Carolyn Parrish and frontrunner Bonnie Crombie.

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Alvin Tedjo wins Mississauga mayoral race in decisive victory over two political heavyweights Rookie councillor surged from a distant fourth in early polling to beat incumbent Carolyn Parrish and frontrunner Bonnie Crombie. www.thestar.com/news/gta/alv...

abcnews.comDOJ seeks to charge Comey with conspiring to disclose national defense informationThe case relates to disclosures published in the New York Times in 2016.

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The case relates to disclosures published in the New York Times in 2016. abcnews.com/Politics/doj... via ABC News App

ctvnews.caPM Carney says U.S. is ‘coming closer to our position’ in trade war as talks gain momentumAmid reporting by CTV News that trade talks between Canada and the U.S. are gaining momentum, Mark Carney said the Trump administration is 'coming closer to our position.'

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PM Carney says U.S. is ‘coming closer to our position’ in trade war as talks gain momentum @CNN @nytimes.com @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy www.ctvnews.ca/world/trumps...

ctvnews.caPM Carney says it’s time to move beyond Indian ActMark Carney says he will instruct his ministers to work with First Nations to move Canada beyond the Indian Act, which could mean reforming it or abolishing it altogether.

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PM Carney says it’s time to move beyond Indian Act www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

pm.gc.caPrime Minister Carney convenes First Nations leadership and First Ministers for the first time in two decades, launches discussions on a new First Nations Sovereign Wealth FundToday, Prime Minister Mark Carney convened a meeting between First Nations leadership and First Ministers to advance shared priorities and build a stronger, fairer Canada. This was the first meeting o...

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Prime Minister Carney convenes First Nations leadership and First Ministers for the first time in two decades, launches discussions on a new First Nations Sovereign Wealth Fund www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...

cp24.comOntario attaches more than 511K people to primary care amid goal of connecting allOntario Health Minister Sylvia Jones says more than 511,000 people have been connected to primary care since her government set a goal of attaching everyone in the province.

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Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones says more than 511,000 people have been connected to primary care since her government set a goal of attaching everyone in the province. www.cp24.com/politics/que...

cp24.comOntario proposing changes to Blue Box recycling programThe proposed changes would give the province more power to regulate the fees that recycling organizations charge to businesses to collect and process recyclable materials.

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Ontario proposing changes to Blue Box recycling program www.cp24.com/news/canada/...

cnet.comWhy You Shouldn’t Use AI Chatbots to Decide Who to Vote For - CNETThe midterm elections are upon us, but before you use an AI tool to help you decide on your votes, you need to know these things.

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"...we know that generative AI tech has some serious risks, such as bias, sycophancy, hallucinations and drawing incorrect conclusions using bad information." www.cnet.com/tech/service...

nytimes.comTrump Administration Unlawfully Fired Maurene Comey, Judge Rules (Gift Article)Ms. Comey, the daughter of James B. Comey, was a trial lawyer for the U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan, handling the prosecutions of Jeffrey Epstein and Sean Combs.

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Trump Administration Unlawfully Fired Maurene Comey, Judge Rules www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/n...

ctvnews.caMicrosoft offers voluntary exit packages to 60,000 staffMicrosoft is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, the company said on Monday, roughly a quarter of its workforce, as the tech giant seeks to cut costs while pouring money into artific...

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Microsoft offers voluntary exit packages to 60,000 staff www.ctvnews.ca/world/articl...

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Oh no 😭 One of the last members of the USS Enterprise has left. RIP Walter Marvin Koenig (1936-2026) Star Trek, Babylon 5, Moontrap, The Starlost, The Questor Tapes, Futurama... What a career in sci-fi. I will miss Pavel Chekov. Again 😞

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My pal Danielle Koenig shared that her father Walter Koenig passed away last night at age 90. A performer whose kindness and warmth shone through the screen. He will be well remembered.

thestar.comOntario promised four hours of daily care in long-term care homes, but records show nearly 300 are failingInternal records show nearly 300 Ontario long-term care homes fail to meet the promised four hours of daily resident care.

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Star Investigation Ontario promised four hours of daily care in long-term care homes, but records show nearly 300 are failing The Ford government had pledged to reach four hours of daily care from staff for each long-term care resident by 2024-25. www.thestar.com/news/investi...

nytimes.comHow Trump Gave the Worst Polluters a Free Pass (Gift Article)The president temporarily waived clean-air rules for industrial facilities that spew cancer-causing gases. Then his appointees worked to gut the regulations altogether.

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How Trump Gave the Worst Polluters a Free Pass www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/c...

cbc.caU.S. officials accuse Canada of midterm meddling — but Trump has endorsed foreign candidates | CBC NewsDespite U.S. officials repeatedly warning Canada not to get involved in the upcoming U.S. midterms, U.S. President Donald Trump has his own track record of weighing in on foreign elections.

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Despite U.S. officials repeatedly warning Canada not to get involved in the upcoming U.S. midterms, President Donald Trump has his own track record of weighing in on foreign elections. www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

timesofisrael.comIn ‘unprecedented confrontation,’ IDF chief said resisting Netanyahu’s order for military action tied to IranChannel 12 says action could lead to conflict with Tehran just before election, Zamir demanded signed documents regarding legal authorization; PM calls report 'nonsense'

In ‘unprecedented confrontation,’ IDF chief said resisting Netanyahu’s order for military action tied to Iran Channel 12 says action could lead to conflict with Tehran just before election… www.timesofisrael.com/in-unprecede...

cnn.comIsrael is holding its most important election in years. Here’s what’s at stake | CNNWhen Israelis go the polls on October 27, they will face a familiar question: Should Benjamin Netanyahu, the country’s longest-serving prime minister, stay in power?

Israel is holding its most important election in years. Here’s what’s at stake www.cnn.com/2026/10/25/m...

cnn.comElon Musk is now a mega-donor unlike anyone this country has ever seen | CNN PoliticsMore than $16 billion and counting has been raised during the 2026 election cycle, according to an early October tally by the Federal Election Commission.

Elon Musk is now a mega-donor unlike anyone this country has ever seen www.cnn.com/2026/10/26/p...

cnn.comPolice arrest 15-year-old after 11 shot near Florida A&M University stadium | CNNThe teen faces 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent, Tallahassee police said

Police arrest 15-year-old after 11 shot near Florida A&M University stadium www.cnn.com/2026/10/25/u...

preview.mailerlite.ioChow closing strong

"Among Decided and leaning voters, Chow leads by 5 points largely due to bigger leads in Downtown Toronto and among voters under 50 years of age." preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...

toronto.citynews.caU.K. opts against joining Canada-led defence bank, pledges co-operationOTTAWA — The British government has turned down Ottawa's attempts to have it join the international Defence, Security and Resilience Bank, though London says it will work in lockstep with Canada to me...

U.K. opts against joining Canada-led defence bank, pledges co-operation toronto.citynews.ca/2026/10/25/u...

nypost.comManiac busted for stabbing rabbi with syringe in NYC — as cops reveal she attacked another Jewish victim hours earlierAnna Mochalova, 32, was arrested on hate crime charges after stabbing a rabbi with a syringe and attacking another Jewish man in Manhattan.

Maniac busted for stabbing rabbi with syringe in NYC — as cops reveal she attacked another Jewish victim hours earlier nypost.com/2026/10/25/u... Sent from the New York Post app. For more from the Post, visit nypost.com. To download our apps, visit nypost.com/mobile-apps

nypost.comThomas Markle’s home had trove of child porn, police confirm — as Philippine official calls him ‘possible sex offender of the grossest kind’Police in the Philippines have been analyzing a trove of sickening images found stashed in Thomas Markle Sr.’s home in the resort city of Cebu, the Guardian reported.

Thomas Markle’s home had trove of child porn,police confirm Philippine official calls him ‘possible sex offender of the grossest kind’ nypost.com/2026/10/25/w... Sent from the New York Post app. For more from the Post, visit nypost.com. To download our apps, visit nypost.com/mobile-apps

nytimes.comA New Level of Threat and Fear Risks Pushing the U.S. and Iran Back to Full War (Gift Article)With new intelligence and the possibility of all sides seeking pretexts for action, the war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the United States and Israel.

A New Level of Threat and Fear Risks Pushing the U.S. and Iran Back to Full War With new intelligence and the possibility of all sides seeking pretexts for action, the war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the United States and Israel. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/u...

nytimes.comMaría Corina Machado Returns to Venezuela (Gift Article)After nearly 10 months in exile, Ms. Machado, the Nobel laureate and leader of Venezuela’s opposition, returned to challenge leaders who have sidelined her and press for new elections.

María Corina Machado, Venezuela’s Leading Opposition Figure, Returns Home www.nytimes.com/2026/10/25/w...

pm.gc.caPrime Minister Carney to host Canada-European Union Summit in Montréal to advance an ambitious new Canada-EU partnershipTo advance this partnership, Canada will host the Canada-European Union (EU) Summit in Montréal, Québec, from October 29 to 30, 2026.

Prime Minister Carney to host Canada-European Union Summit in Montréal to advance an ambitious new Canada-EU partnership www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news...

apnews.comShe voted for Trump every time. Then came cancer and the billsCindy Banda faces mounting medical bills after battling breast cancer. Despite the single mother's positive outlook, the financial strain combined with the high cost of living is overwhelming.

She voted for Trump every time. Then came cancer and the bills apnews.com/article/trum...

apnews.comWhy reported challenges with touchscreen voting machines don't signal election riggingReports of touchscreen voting machines selecting the wrong candidate have been surfacing on social media, as they have during previous election years.

Why reported challenges with touchscreen voting machines don't signal election rigging apnews.com/article/vote...

cp24.comLoblaw CEO says discount stores are key to winning price-weary shoppersNarrow aisles, fewer shelves, and plenty of house-brand items: this Loblaw store feels cosier but still offers enough variety for a grocery run.

Loblaw CEO says discount stores are key to winning price-weary shoppers www.cp24.com/local/toront...

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IS THE 2nd Amendment meant for THIS?MORE guns then people, About 3 million children witness shootings each year. 4.6MM kids live in a home with at least one loaded,unsecured gun.Red flag Laws save lives through due process,more gun dealers thanMcDonald's,guns are the leading cause of DEATH FOR KIDS!

nypost.com11 people, including 6 kids, shot in bloody altercation at Florida A&M University homecoming partyBullets flew when a fight involving “two or three individuals” led to shots being fired at just before 8 p.m., police said.

11 people, including 6 kids, shot in bloody altercation at Florida A&M University homecoming party nypost.com/2026/10/24/u...

nytimes.comObama Issues Searing Attacks on Trump, Ramaswamy in Return to Campaign Trail (Gift Article)The 44th president appeared in Ohio on Saturday, kicking off a two-state swing with a rebuke of President Trump and Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for governor.

Obama Issues Searing Attacks on Trump, Ramaswamy in Return to Campaign Trail The 44th president appeared in Ohio on Saturday, kicking off a two-state swing with a rebuke of President Trump and Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for governor. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/u...

nytimes.comNew York Archdiocese Agrees to Settle Sexual Abuse Claims for Over $800 Million (Gift Article)The Roman Catholic archdiocese might now avoid bankruptcy by reaching a settlement with 1,300 people who said they had been abused by clergy members and lay leaders.

New York Archdiocese Agrees to Settle Sexual Abuse Claims for Over $800 Million The Roman Catholic archdiocese might now avoid bankruptcy by reaching a settlement with 1,300 people who said they had been abused by clergy members and lay leaders. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/u...

snopes.comDoes video show Trump making strange noise during South Carolina rally?The president made some strange utterances during a campaign speech on behalf of Sen. Darline Graham.

Fact Check Does video show Trump making strange noise during South Carolina rally? The president made some strange utterances during a campaign speech on behalf of Sen. Darline Graham www.snopes.com/fact-check/t...

snopes.comIllinois voting machines aren't flagging Republican picks as unpopular, despite video claiming otherwiseVoting machines sometimes notify voters if they have not made all available selections on their ballot.

Fact Check Illinois voting machines aren't flagging Republican picks as unpopular, despite video claiming otherwise Voting machines sometimes notify voters if they have not made all available selections on their ballot www.snopes.com/fact-check/i...

snopes.comCourt records prove Amy Acton accurately described abusive childhoodA campaign ad for Vivek Ramaswamy, Acton's opponent in the Ohio governor's race, features her estranged mother accusing her of lying.

Fact Check Court records prove Amy Acton accurately described abusive childhood A campaign ad for Vivek Ramaswamy, Acton's opponent in the Ohio governor's race, features her estranged mother accusing her of lying www.snopes.com/fact-check/a...

snopes.comVideo of voting machine 'switching' vote to Republican is misleading and outdatedThe clip circulated alongside a widespread rumor falsely claiming machines in various states deliberately changed voters' candidate choices.

Fact Check Video of voting machine 'switching' vote to Republican is misleading and outdated The clip circulated alongside a widespread rumor falsely claiming machines in various states deliberately changed voters' candidate choices www.snopes.com/fact-check/v...