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Smith, Ford discuss separation referendum in Calgary

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he agrees with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and hopes Alberta stays in Canada. Albertans are set to vote in a referendum on Oct. 19, and one of the 10 questions asks whether the province should stay in Confederation or if there should be a second, binding referendum on separation.

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Taylor Swift makes VMA history

Video of the Year winner Taylor Swift becomes most-awarded artist in VMA history with inaugural Artist Director Honors; plus awards for Madonna and Nirvana, and tributes to George Michael and Dolly Parton.

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Morning Update: Security experts call for Havana Syndrome probe

Good morning. Canadian security experts are calling for an independent inquiry into Havana Syndrome illnesses at Ottawa’s embassy in Cuba. More on that below, along with updates on the strikes in Kyiv and mass shooting events in South Africa.

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A man walks beside Canada's embassy in Havana, Cuba.
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Popular Night Owls philosophy series builds new nest with first event at U of T

Agnes Callard, professor of philosophy at University of Chicago, speaks with Joe Heath, a political and economic philosopher at the University of Toronto, during U of T's inaugural Night Owls, a late-night conversation about philosophy, in Toronto on Thursday.

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Joe Heath, professor of philosophy at the University of Toronto, speaks with Agnes Callard, professor of philosophy at University of Chicago, during U of T's inaugural Night Owls, a late-night conversation about philosophy, in Toronto on September 24, 2026.

The conversation between Callard and Heath focused on whether capitalism is ethical or not. (Laura Proctor/The Globe and Mail)
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