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Nova Scotia·NewNew research reveals a hereditary connection between a rare, life-threatening heart disease and Black Loyalist lineage in Atlantic Canada. Researcher says 1 in 29 African Nova Scotians may carry the V142I genetic variantVernon Ramesar · CBC News · Posted: Oct 25, 2026 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 43 minutes agoListen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. An exterior view of the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre, about a 10-minute drive from Shelburne, N. S. (CBC)For 15 years, Nova Scotian James Henry Brothers went from specialist to specialist looking for answers to troubling medical symptoms. He had carpal tunnel surgeries, a spinal stenosis surgery and two knee replacements as well as multiple visits to cardiologists. Doctors told his family that nothing was wrong. “No one connected the dots,” said his daughter, Rachel Brothers, a Bedford resident. Everything changed in 2013 when Dr. Daniel Wu, a cardiologist in Kentville, N.

Nova Scotia·NewDavid Wadden ran and biked to 59 donair shops in the Halifax area this year to eat donairs and rate them as part of a charity fundraiser. But that wasn't the hard part. After eating the donair, he faced the ungodly task of running or biking back home. David Wadden trained by running and biking to 59 donair shops, raising more than $2,000 for Feed Nova ScotiaRichard Woodbury · CBC News · Posted: Oct 25, 2026 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour agoListen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. David Wadden recently completed the 42.2-kilometre marathon at the Valley Harvest Marathon in Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley. Part of his training regimen involved running and biking to 59 donair shops, where he'd eat a donair. He later posted videos rating the donairs. (Paige Wadden/Submitted by David Wadden)Growing up in Cape Breton, David Wadden thought donairs were fixtures at pizza shops worldwide.

When James Hagens fell to the Bruins with the seventh pick in the 2025 draft, Boston felt it had found its next dynamic, fleet-footed menace in the offensive zone. But through 12 games this season, the rookie is operating more like a bruising power forward than a playmaking assassin on the perimeter. The Bruins will welcome offense in any capacity from the 19-year-old Hagens — who is tied for the NHL lead in rookie scoring (four goals, five assists) with Sharks winger Ivar Stenberg. But Hagens’ third-period tally in Saturday’s 6-4 win over the Sharks — a gritty rebound jammed home from the blue paint — is another encouraging sign that his offensive skill set is deeper than many initially envisioned, at least at this stage of his young career. “That was something right away we noticed — this is not college anymore,” Marco Sturm said of Hagens’s avenue for offense. “I think he realized pretty soon, and we’re pushing him pretty hard, getting more to the paint, more to the inside. That’s where you score the goals, so good for him that he realized that.”Get Sports AlertsThe latest sports news and Globe's most interesting reporting and commentary right to your inbox.

MILWAUKEE — One of the pivotal moments of Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night came down to two players from Massachusetts. The Tampa Bay Rays put lefthander Ian Seymour on the mound in the sixth inning, charging him with protecting a one-run lead against the Milwaukee Brewers. His first batter was an old friend, Sal Frelick. Seymour, 27, grew up in Westborough and played at St John’s of Shrewsbury before going on to Virginia Tech. Frelick, 26, is a product of Lexington High and played at Boston College. They work out at the same facility in the offseason, Champion Physical Therapy and Performance in Waltham. Seymour and Frelick didn’t face each other in college, but have many times during offseason workouts and twice earlier this season at American Family Field. Seymour hit Frelick with a pitch on March 30. Then he retired him the next day on a deep fly ball to left center. But those were routine regular-season games. This was the World Series. Get 108 StitchesReceive the Globe's best reporting and commentary on the Red Sox every weekday. Enter EmailIt was a nine-pitch fight, neither player giving ground.

▪ Click here to sign up for Varsity News, our free weekly newsletter. Saturday sure felt like the calm before the storm. Next weekend will mark the end of the regular season for just about every MIAA sport — soccer gets a few extra days — and the football tournament brackets will be released Nov. 1. Get Varsity NewsYour weekly look at the top high school sports stories. Enter EmailThe highlight of Saturday — Lexington’s Sal Frelick homering in the sixth inning to tie World Series Game 2 off St. John’s (Shrewsbury) graduate Ian Seymour notwithstanding — came from Boston College, which was led to a 49-27 win over Georgia Tech by a pair of former local high school stars. Bo MacCormack III, a Buckingham Browne & Nichols graduate from Westford, ran 20 times for 155 yards and three touchdowns, and Charlie Comella, a Xaverian graduate from Wellesley, snared a pair of interceptions, including a dagger 46-yard pick-6 in the fourth quarter. On to the highlights. 1.

TorontoVoice the Vote, a student-led community initiative is working to address barriers to voting and civic engagement in hopes of reversing the trend of low voter turnout in Toronto, York and Peel regions in the upcoming municipal election. Brampton and Mississauga's voter turnout was below 2022's provincial average at less than 25%Isha Bhargava · CBC News · Posted: Oct 25, 2026 5:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour agoListen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Some members of student-led group Voice the Vote at a community event in Brampton, Ont., raising awareness for this year's municipal election. The group is a partnership between the Democratic Engagement Exchange (DEE) at Toronto Metropolitan University and United Way Greater Toronto. (Submitted by John Beebe)A student-led initiative is addressing barriers to voting and civic engagement in hopes of reversing the trend of low voter turnout in Peel region ahead of Ontario's municipal election on Monday.

Big Patriots mailbag this week, with good questions on TreVeyon Henderson, Harold Landry, the offensive line, and more. Let’s get to it. What would Ben Johnson and the NFL’s No. 1 rushing attack do with TreVeyon Henderson and his blazing speed? Would he run him outside, or only up the middle like Josh McDaniels? The Bears run a lot wide, which the Patriots never seem to do. Would he ever throw him a wheel route pass on the sidelines like he used to with James White, Shane Vereen, or Kevin Faulk? You have “Thunder” (Rhamondre Stevenson). Should they be using “Lightning” (Henderson) differently? — Brian Beatty, Portland, MaineLots of talk about Henderson lately. Basically, he’s a home-run hitter who’s been striking out an awful lot this year. Whether it’s the residual effects of the ankle injury, a scheme/blocking issue (it can take time for a running back to learn how to run behind a different group of linemen), or an inability to find a niche for him, Henderson hasn’t been the same guy this year as he was early last season. Get Point AfterGet exclusive analysis and insight on the Patriots and the NFL, delivered to your inbox on weekdays during the season.

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Today is Sunday, Oct. 25, the 298th day of 2026. There are 67 days left in the year. Birthdays: Actor Marion Ross is 98. Former Apollo 9 astronaut Rusty Schweickart is 91. Author Anne Tyler is 85. Rock singer Jon Anderson (Yes) is 82. Basketball Hall of Famer Dave Cowens is 78. Olympic gold medal wrestler Dan Gable is 78. Olympic gold medal hockey player Mike Eruzione is 72. Rock drummer Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) is 65. Violinist Midori is 55. Baseball Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez is 55. Author Zadie Smith is 51. Pop singer Katy Perry is 42. Singer Ciara is 41. Golfer Xander Schauffele is 33. MLB All-Star Juan Soto is 28. Actor Dallas Young is 20. In 1415, England’s King Henry V’s forces defeated a much larger French army at the Battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years’ War. In 1760, Britain’s King George III succeeded his late grandfather, George II. In 1859, radical abolitionist John Brown went on trial in Charles Town, Va., for his failed raid at Harpers Ferry. (He was convicted and later hanged.)In 1929, former Secretary of the Interior Albert B.

The substantial downsides for taxpayers of Question 5 are much harder to see than its obvious benefits. But those downsides are real, and they are why the Globe recommends a no vote on one of the most complicated questions on the Nov. 3 ballot. Question 5 would change an arcane state budget formula in a way that makes tax rebates — now a rare occurrence — significantly more common. In many, but not all, years, taxpayers would likely get a check back from the government for a few hundred dollars, according to an independent analysis of the measure by researchers at Tufts University. Of course, the promise of those rebates is Question 5’s biggest draw. Who doesn’t want an occasional check in the mail? But make no mistake: That money will have to come from somewhere, and the rebate would leave less for the government services Massachusetts residents rely on, from parks to roads to schools. Get College TownA weekly newsletter packed with insights about higher ed from Globe journalist Hilary Burns. Enter Email“Programs are going to have to be slashed based on this new revenue cap,” Dave Foley, president of SEIU Local 509, told the editorial board.

MontrealQuebec apple producers say it’s been a good season, harvest- and sales-wise. They say it has much to do with U. S. tariffs and new varieties developed in — and for — Quebec. Local apple producers say it comes amid increasing demand for Quebec-grown produceListen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. After nearly 25 years of work, the Orléans apple — developed on Île d’Orléans, Que. — is hitting grocery store shelves this fall. Producers hope it might be able to replace the popular Honeycrisp. (Sarah-Kate Dallaire/CBC)The Orléans apple — developed on Île d’Orléans, Que. — is hitting grocery store shelves this fall, but has been in the works for nearly 25 years. Beginning back in 2002, producers handpicked pollen from Honeycrisps and Empire apple flowers, and then spent years crossbreeding them until they arrived at the bright red and crisp Orléans. While it has been available in Quebec orchards for about two years, it's only now hitting grocery store shelves.

Skip to Main ContentAccessibility HelpMenuCBC GemCBC ListenSearchQuick LinksNewsSportsRadioMusicListen LiveTVWatchnewsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesDisability LifeGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in CanadaVideoMore young Quebecers are turning to evangelism. A new documentary explores why | CBC.ca LoadedMore young Quebecers are turning to evangelism. A new documentary explores why46 minutes ago|Duration 4:3146 minutes agoNewsDuration 4:31Journalist Clément Hamelin’s documentary, Faites du bruit pour Jésus, sheds light on a crop of new, young evangelicals in the province. He spoke with Let’s Go's Sabrina Marandola about the project. Related StoriesQuebec’s secularism laws upended their lives. They fear what comes next could be worseWith secularism sidelined in Quebec election campaign, here's where the parties standMékong X Saint-Laurent Festival brings a new wave of Southeast Asian storytelling to Quebec screensQuebec Votes 2026: CBC News coverageHow this Quebec region could be a Conservative turning point this electionMore from NewsVideoDuration 2:24N. L.

MontrealQuebec apple producers say it’s been a good season, harvest- and sales-wise. They say it has much to do with U. S. tariffs and new varieties developed in — and for — Quebec. Local apple producers say it comes amid increasing demand for Quebec-grown produceListen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. After nearly 25 years of work, the Orléans apple — developed on Île d’Orléans, Que. — is hitting grocery store shelves this fall. Producers hope it might be able to replace the popular Honeycrisp. (Sarah-Kate Dallaire/CBC)The Orléans apple — developed on Île d’Orléans, Que. — is hitting grocery store shelves this fall, but has been in the works for nearly 25 years. Beginning back in 2002, producers handpicked pollen from Honeycrisps and Empire apple flowers, and then spent years crossbreeding them until they arrived at the bright red and crisp Orléans. While it has been available in Quebec orchards for about two years, it's only now hitting grocery store shelves.

HealthOver the last decade, egg freezing has become significantly more popular. According to data from the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS), there were 2,663 retrieval cycles for the purpose of freezing, or banking, eggs reported in 2025. Compare that number to 2013, when there were only 217 such procedures logged. Experts say plenty of reasons are behind the surge, including the high cost of living and career ambitionsAnya Zoledziowski · CBC News · Posted: Oct 25, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour agoListen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. An employee demonstrates the work process before freezing eggs in a fertility research lab at Cha Fertility Center in Bundang, South Korea, April 30, 2022. (Heo Ran/Reuters)U. S. congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 36, made headlines in August after she decided to publicly document her egg freezing journey online.

WorldViral social media posts are showing people how to use AI to hack smart TVs to remove unnecessary apps and programs and disabling some tracking features in an effort to make them run more smoothly. While some are rejoicing, others warn the AI solution could cause bigger problems. They note there are easier, safer ways to simplify a cluttered TV. Tech experts say to proceed with caution when tinkering with your devicesKevin Maimann · CBC News · Posted: Oct 25, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour agoListen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Some people are using AI agents to 'dumb down' their smart TVs. Tech experts say there are better ways to make your TV less annoying. (CeltStudio/Shutterstock)It's a very 2026 paradox. Some tech users, fed up with constant surveillance, ads and other distractions, are using artificial intelligence to "dumb down" their smart devices.