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🚨 Blue Jays to the World Series + AWS Outage Disrupts Internet
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⚾ Blue Jays Win ALCS, Head to First World Series Since 1993
The Toronto Blue Jays captured the American League Championship Series with a dramatic 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in Game 7. George Springer’s clutch three-run homer in the seventh inning flipped the score, sending Rogers Centre into a frenzy and Toronto back to the World Series for the first time in 32 years. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was named ALCS MVP. The Blue Jays will now face the Los Angeles Dodgers for the MLB championship, starting Friday at home.
💻 Amazon Web Services Outage Disrupts Major Websites and Apps Worldwide
Amazon Web Services suffered a significant outage on Monday morning, affecting dozens of popular platforms including Snapchat, Fortnite, Roblox, Reddit, McDonald's, and even Amazon's own services. The company identified a DNS issue in its US-EAST-1 region and deployed multiple fixes, with most services gradually recovering throughout the day.
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💰 Liberals Announce Plan for National Financial Crime Agency Targeting Online Scams
The federal Liberals plan to create a new financial crimes agency to tackle online scams as part of a national anti-fraud strategy, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced on Monday. Canadians lost $643 million to fraud in 2024, and the new agency will investigate complex schemes often linked to organized crime while banks will be required to implement new fraud detection policies.
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🥇 Gold Price Surge Sparks Concerns Among Canadian Jewelers and Security Fears
The price of gold has surged over 55% since last year to approximately $6,000 per ounce, driving Canadian jewelry brands to raise prices and raising security concerns as criminals target the precious metal. A Winnipeg jewelry store owner was shot earlier this month during a robbery where thieves stole nearly $1 million in gold, highlighting the risks as the precious metal hits historic highs.
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📬 Canada Post Mail Delivery Resumes Amid Rotating Strikes Across Country
Canadians began receiving mail again this week as Canada Post resumed operations following a two-week national strike, though rotating strikes continue to cause delays in select locations. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers shifted to rotating strikes on October 11 to keep mail moving while continuing contract negotiations, with service guarantees remaining suspended.
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🚛 Trump Signs Order Imposing 25% Tariff on Medium and Heavy Trucks
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday imposing a 25% tariff on imported medium and heavy-duty trucks effective November 1, with a carveout for vehicles traded under CUSMA. Trucks compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement will only be tariffed on their non-American parts, while a 10% tariff will apply to buses and motorcoaches.
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STC Tuesdays 🛠️
The Skilled Trades College (STC) is dedicated to providing hands-on training and education in a variety of high-demand skilled trades. With expert instructors and a focus on real-world experience, STC equips students with the skills needed to excel in fields like electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and more. Whether you're just starting or looking to upskill, STC offers a pathway to a rewarding career in the trades. Stay tuned every Tuesday for updates and success stories from STC! 🔥💪
THIS OR THAT? 🛠️
@stc_canada THIS OR THAT: Would you prefer to work with power tools or hand tools?! 🤔🛠️ Let us know in the comments! 👇 . . . #thisorthat #stc #tradesc... See more
SKILLED TRADE NEWS 🛠️
✅ You can turn your DIY skills into a skilled trades career path through assessing your skills, training, apprenticeship, and advancing your career. Many DIY enthusiasts hesitate to turn hobbies in careers, out of fear of killing the joy in their hobby, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Skilled trade workers are in high demand, get high pay, and have a lot of freedom to choose where their career goes. Skilled Trades College will show you how to turn what you love into a career.
THINKING OF LEARNING A NEW SKILL? GET TRAINED THE RIGHT WAY, WITH STC! 🙌
Many people want to break into the Skilled Trades but don’t have the gear or resources to get started, which can hold them back. At Skilled Trades College, they remove that barrier by providing the tools and equipment you need, so you can focus on learning, growing, and mastering the trade. All it takes is the drive — STC takes care of the rest!
Skilled Trades College programs ensure you are in the lab 80% of the time working with what matters most – YOUR HANDS!
STC PollWould you rather use power tools or hand tools |
Tuesday Around Town
💼 Pass the Torch: Succession Planning 101
Learn strategies for seamless leadership transitions in family businesses and nonprofits at this interactive workshop. Industry experts share real-world case studies and tools to help you develop a robust succession plan.
🤝 Off-Call In-Person NCDA Members Meet-Up – Toronto
Connect with fellow career development professionals for networking, skill-sharing, and coffee at a relaxed downtown venue. The event features peer-led discussions on best practices and emerging trends in career coaching.
🌕 October Harvest Moon Women’s Gathering
Celebrate the full moon with a night of rituals, sound healing, and intention-setting guided by women’s wellness facilitators. Attendees will craft moonwater, journal prompts, and enjoy herbal tea under the October sky.
❓ Red Tape Trivia – October 21st, 2025
Test your knowledge of quirky laws, government oddities, and policy puzzles at this lively trivia night hosted by political junkies. Compete in teams, enjoy themed cocktails, and win prizes for the ultimate red-tape experts.
🎨 Art Battle Toronto Masters – October 21, 2025
Watch top local artists create original works in real time during this fast-paced live-painting competition. Audience members vote for their favorite pieces, and completed artworks are auctioned off at the end of the night.
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News and Highlights:
RAPTORS VS HAWKS: Toronto Raptors to play Atlanta Hawks tomorrow at 7:30pm
LEAFS VS DEVILS: Toronto Maple Leafs play New Jersey Devils tonight at 7:00pm
BLUE JAYS VS DODGERS: Toronto Blue Jays host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series Friday at 8:00pm at Rogers Centre
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