Prevent weed growth using an 89p ‘lifesaver’ that keeps soil healthy
As the chilly nights draw in, it’s critical to shield your beloved garden. Don’t let your painstaking efforts in transforming your dull backyard into a blooming haven be undone. With October upon us, now is the prime time for garden prep ahead of the harsh winter months that can devastate your soil’s health; and let’s […]
Japan general election: what would it take for the ruling LDP party to be ousted? | Japan
Bruised by months of financial scandals, a cost-of-living crisis and unpopular leaders, some might be forgiven for expecting to see the end of Japan’s beleaguered ruling Liberal Democratic party (LDP), which has been in office for most of the past seven decades. The election on 27 October will take place a year earlier than many […]
‘That Figure Skating Show’ previews the 2024/2025 figure skating season
5 hours ago Sports Duration 25:33 Skate America is the first stop of the Grand Prix season, and Asher Hill and Brenda Irving are here to catch you up on what you missed in the off-season, and prep you for who to look for on the ice this season. Skate America is streaming live on […]
U.S. charges ex-Indian intelligence official in plot to kill Sikh separatist
The United States has charged a former Indian intelligence officer who allegedly directed a foiled plot to murder a Sikh separatist in New York City last year, with the FBI saying it would not tolerate retaliation against a U.S. resident. An indictment of Vikash Yadav was ordered to be unsealed on Thursday. The U.S. Justice Department indictment mentioned Yadav as a former officer […]
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend | Premier League
1 Spurs seek to avoid Postecoglou strain If Ange Postecoglou refuses to change his style, and Tottenham simply cannot change their culture, where does that leave both parties? Spurs are still some way off a crisis, but it’s an impasse that could cause combustion. “I didn’t get here by doing what everyone else is doing,” […]
Figure skating returns with a new twist — backflips
This is an excerpt from The Buzzer, which is CBC Sports’ daily email newsletter. Stay up to speed on what’s happening in sports by subscribing here. The 2024-25 Grand Prix of Figure Skating tour opens on Friday night as Skate America gets underway in the Dallas area. For those who don’t know, the Grand Prix is […]
IN PHOTOS | Stargazers get a 2-for-1 treat with supermoon, comet
World October’s supermoon is the closest of the year to Earth, and it’s teaming up with a comet for a rare stargazing two-for-one. The supermoon is 355,288 kilometres away Wednesday night, making it seem even bigger and brighter than in August and September. 3rd consecutive supermoon this year is bigger, brighter Posted: Oct 17, 2024 […]
Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out review – when Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley cackle, it’s sheer joy | Television & radio
There is something very Eddy and Patsy about Absolutely Fabulous getting an in-depth, bells-and-whistles retrospective, not for its 25th or even 30th anniversaries, but for its … 32nd. Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out is an indulgent treat for fans, bulging out of its Lacroix sample sizes with gossip, memories, outtakes and a warm, if too brief, […]
‘We want the game to grow’: Sonndr Cafe in west Toronto promoting soccer culture, community
A neighbourly cafe in west Toronto has emerged as a hub for its growing community. However, the owners — united by a love of soccer — of Sonndr Cafe are doing more than just providing a caffeine fix; they’re fostering a culture of belonging through a passion for the sport. Perhaps that’s the effect of […]
Former Canadian Olympian charged in connection with massive cocaine bust, alleged murders
A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and 15 others are facing criminal charges for allegedly running a drug-trafficking operation that shipped hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from Colombia to Canada and used violence — including murder — to achieve the group’s goals, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday. U.S officials said 43-year-old Ryan James Wedding — who competed for […]