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October 13, 2026
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☰ Spotify Canada
1=Ella Langley : Choosin' Texas
2=ADÉLA : Nicole Kidman
3=Taylor Swift : Patient Zero
4+1STELLA LEFTY : Boston
5-1Drake : Quebec
6+1Malcolm Todd : Earrings
7+1Olivia Rodrigo : stupid song
8+1The Killers : Mr. Brightside
9-3Drake : Solar Eclipse
10+2Olivia Rodrigo : the cure
11-1Olivia Dean : Man I Need
12+1ADÉLA : Ain't In LA
13-2Drake : Janice STFU
14+1The Goo Goo Dolls : Iris
15+5Fleetwood Mac : Dreams - 2001 Remaster
16-2Alex Warren : Ordinary
17+11Temper City : Self Aware
18=Ashe : Stop The Wedding!
19-3Cameron Whitcomb : Kingdom of Fear
20-1Ella Langley : Be Her
21-4Tame Impala : Loser
22+3The Neighbourhood : Sweater Weather
23+1Dominic Fike : Babydoll
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7Lightning4-1-08
8Bruins4-2-08
9Ducks4-1-08
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11Mammoth4-2-08
12Maple Leafs3-2-17
☰ slashdot
- Google Launches Flagship AI Model Gemini 4 Argon
- FBI Arrests Canadian Cybersecurity Expert In ShinyHunters Hacking Case
- Apple Launches HomeView, Its First Smart Display For the Home
- Microsoft Reveals Maia 300 AI Chip As It Works To Reduce Dependence On Nvidia
- After a 10-Year Redemption Arc, No Man's Sky Is Coming to the iPhone and iPad
☰ sportsnet
- It’s early but … a look at each NHL team’s start
- Senators blasting out of gates despite rash of early-season injuries
- Report: Dodgers considering benching Shohei Ohtani for Game 3 of NLCS
- Looking forward to first look at Raptors offence with Kawhi on the court
- Should Dodgers bench and rest seemingly hurt Ohtani amid struggles?
☰ espn
- CFP Bubble Watch: Kentucky and UCLA? Am I in the right place?
- Heisman of Week 6: Louisville's Isaac Brown storms the field
- WNBA moves Finals Games 3, 4 to State Farm Arena to accommodate more fans
- Sources: Rams release kicker Mevis after miscues in OT loss to Bills
- Rams OL Jackson punches Bills LB Chubb at midfield after 'emotional game'
☰ global
- Swath of Ontario boreal forest larger than Toronto to be protected from development
- Winnipeg drug initiative leads to 55 arrests, treatment referrals and detox placements
- October 17 – Heart Fit Clinic
- 1 dead, others injured on Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia
- Canadians with children more likely to rely on charities, non-profits: survey
☰ Ars Technica
- The Paris Auto Show is full of interesting cars Americans can’t have
- Google wants to host your personal vibe-coded apps in the Play Store
- Gemini 4 Argon begins rolling out in Gemini app and Antigravity, but only if you pay
- Apple’s first smart display is the 7-inch HomeView for $299
- They war-gamed dimming the Sun. It went even worse than you think.
☰ nyt world
- A Father’s Mission Is to Show the World ‘What Russia Did to My Family’
- The Oct. 7 Attack Changed Israel, but Not Its Politics
- Trump Hands Victories to Putin, Who Offers More War in Return
- Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis Trade Threats to Hit Oil Facilities
- Acclaimed Author Denies Using A.I. but Admits Plagiarism
☰ cbc
- Key organizer of Pearson gold heist says his money was taken during kidnapping in Pakistan
- Roller coaster fatality in Georgia leads to temporary closure of 3 rides at Canadian parks
- Canada, allies say they 'deeply regret' Palestinian elections being postponed
- Quebec author accused of using AI admits past plagiarism but maintains novel is his own work
- Canadians are still boycotting Las Vegas. The Sin City slump is now a major election issue
☰ space
- NASA demonstrates next-generation heat shield technologies
- The Preliminary Lunar Science Report for Artemis II is out
- Four astronauts return to Earth after eight months in space
- Mission success: Australian cancer research returns from space
- Artemis II crew moon photo annotations
☰ science daily
- The secret to handling stress better may start at breakfast
- James Webb reveals a massive cosmic structure that challenges our understanding of the Universe
- Scientists uncover a hidden map of the brain with 539 distinct regions
- Scientists discover a surprising paradox in how our cells age
- Scientists just gave the powerhouses of our cells a high-tech upgrade
☰ new scientist
- How to maximise the mental health benefits of your vacation
- Strange paraparticles could be reality’s missing ingredient
- Cloudy skies have slowed global warming – but that may be changing
- Hunter-gatherers introduced fish to a mountain lake 7000 years ago
- Using AI for creative pursuits? Moderation is key
☰ science alert
- FDA-Approved Drug Could Be Repurposed to Relieve Osteoarthritis Pain And Protect Cartilage
- Scientists Had Mice Eat Olive Oil Before Carbs, And It Changed Their Blood Sugar Response
- Quantum Teleportation Inspired by Black Holes Produces a Surprise
- Swarms of Hammerhead Sharks Spotted Gathering Off The Coast of Australia
☰ Weather Forecast
Wed 14 Oct

high: 13°C
Chance of drizzle
pop: 30%
 Thu 15 Oct

high: 11°C
Cloudy
 Fri 16 Oct

high: 9°C
Rain
 Sat 17 Oct

high: 6°C
Chance of rain showers or flurries
pop: 30%
 Sun 18 Oct

high: 11°C
Sunny
Wed 14 Oct

high: 16°C
A mix of sun and cloud
 Thu 15 Oct

high: 12°C
Cloudy
 Fri 16 Oct

high: 14°C
Showers
 Sat 17 Oct

high: 9°C
Sunny
 Sun 18 Oct

high: 14°C
Sunny
Wed 14 Oct

high: 11°C
Periods of drizzle
 Thu 15 Oct

high: 12°C
Sunny
 Fri 16 Oct

high: 9°C
Rain
 Sat 17 Oct

high: 4°C
Chance of showers
pop: 40%
 Sun 18 Oct

high: 11°C
Sunny
Wed 14 Oct

high: 9°C
Periods of drizzle or rain
 Thu 15 Oct

high: 11°C
A mix of sun and cloud
 Fri 16 Oct

high: 5°C
Rain
 Sat 17 Oct

high: 3°C
Periods of rain
 Sun 18 Oct

high: 8°C
Sunny
Wed 14 Oct

high: 11°C
Rain
 Thu 15 Oct

high: 6°C
A mix of sun and cloud
 Fri 16 Oct

high: 8°C
Cloudy
 Sat 17 Oct

high: 10°C
Chance of showers
pop: 60%
 Sun 18 Oct

high: 7°C
A mix of sun and cloud
Wed 14 Oct

high: 5°C
Periods of rain or drizzle
 Thu 15 Oct

high: 8°C
A mix of sun and cloud
 Fri 16 Oct

high: 3°C
Rain
 Sat 17 Oct

high: 2°C
Periods of rain or snow
 Sun 18 Oct

high: 4°C
A mix of sun and cloud
Wed 14 Oct

high: 15°C
A few showers
 Thu 15 Oct

high: 17°C
Sunny
 Fri 16 Oct

high: 18°C
Sunny
 Sat 17 Oct

high: 15°C
Showers
 Sun 18 Oct

high: 14°C
Chance of showers
pop: 60%
Wed 14 Oct

high: 18°C
Clearing
 Thu 15 Oct

high: 11°C
Sunny
 Fri 16 Oct

high: 21°C
Sunny
 Sat 17 Oct

high: 18°C
Sunny
 Sun 18 Oct

high: 14°C
A mix of sun and cloud
☰ Stocks ⚙
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DOW 51,716.02 -134.53   -0.26%
NASDAQ 30,540.70 -124.00   -0.40%
AAPL 342.55 +1.51   +0.44%
GOOG 349.60 +0.60   +0.17%
MSFT 546.62 +5.56   +1.03%
AMZN 259.06 -0.42   -0.16%
META 764.27 +21.25   +2.86%
NVDA 227.69 +1.28   +0.57%
TESLA 373.73 -4.35   -1.15%
NFLX 70.90 +0.27   +0.38%
AMD 598.79 +4.58   +0.77%
INTC 102.06 +0.73   +0.72%
QCOM 177.74 +3.31   +1.90%
NXP 226.64 +1.33   +0.59%
AVGO 358.14 +3.37   +0.95%
IBM 231.71 +4.67   +2.06%
CSCO 115.16 -0.17   -0.14%
ORCL 143.53 +6.13   +4.47%
CRM 239.20 +5.42   +2.32%
ADBE 237.20 -0.96   -0.40%
CIEN 398.72 -6.23   -1.54%
JPM 333.97 -0.52   -0.16%
BAC 53.99 -0.57   -1.05%
GS 900.82 +6.79   +0.76%
VISA 392.75 +3.45   +0.89%
MA 602.39 +7.25   +1.22%
WMT 113.24 +0.14   +0.12%
KO 90.15 +0.36   +0.40%
PEP 126.94 +0.23   +0.18%
DIS 109.03 +0.55   +0.50%
MCD 236.16 +0.44   +0.19%
NKE 35.37 +0.02   +0.06%
BA 186.68 -2.81   -1.48%
XOM 174.04 +1.90   +1.10%
CVX 217.64 +2.60   +1.21%
☰ Word of the Day
calender

noun: A machine that presses paper, cloth, or other materials between rollers to smooth, glaze, or thin them. verb tr.: To process material in such a machine.
☰ Thought of the Day
He that will not apply new remedies must expect new evils - Francis Bacon, from Essays, and Wisdom of the Ancients
☰ Born on this day
- Mary Kingsley, English ethnographer and explorer who became the first European to enter parts of Gabon, Africa, born in London (d. 1900)
- Cliff Gorman, American actor (Boys in the Band, Angel), born in Queens, New York (d. 2002)
- John Snow, English cricket fast bowler (49 Tests, 202 wickets, BB 7/40, 2 x 50; Sussex CCC, Warwickshire CCC), born in Peopleton, England
- Dorothy Moore, American blues, gospel, and RandB singer ("Misty Blue"), born in Jackson, Mississippi
- Edwina Currie, British politician (C), born in Liverpool, England
- Tom Mees, American sports broadcaster, born in Springfield, Pennsylvania (d. 1996)
- Johan Museeuw, Belgian road racing cyclist, born in Varsenare, Belgium
- Matt Hughes, American mixed martial artist, born in Hillsboro, Illinois
☰ Weather News
- Saildrone research fleet to circle Antarctica for 5 years
- Large-scale marine debris: 4 ways to clean up the big stuff
- NOAA to issue 2026-2027 U.S. Winter Outlook October 15
☰ Today in History
- The Delta Chi fraternity is founded by 11 law students at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
- Uruguay to Chile plane crashes in Andes Mountains, (passengers eat crash victims to survive, 16 of 45 rescued 2 months later)
- Canadian Robert Mundell is named the winner of the 1999 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics
- "I Won't Give Up," a single by Jason Mraz, is certified 4x multi-platinum
- Gerhard Richter's Abstraktes Bild sells for $34 million, the highest-selling artwork by a living artist
- Patrick Joseph Hartigan, Australian Roman Catholic priest, born in O'Connell Town, Yass, New South Wales (d. 1952)
- Raynald Fréchette, Quebec politician and judge, born in Asbestos, Quebec (d. 2007)
- Frans van Oostrom, Dutch jazz and blues guitarist, born in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Anura Ranasinghe, Sri Lankan cricketer (Sri Lankan batsman in 3 Tests 1982), born in Kalatura, Sri Lanka
- Magne Hoseth, Norwegian soccer midfielder (22 caps; Molde FK 284 games), born in Averøy, Norway

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