In the news today: Jays beat Mariners 4-3 to reach World Series

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed…

Springer Dinger: Blue Jays come back for 4-3 win over Mariners to reach World Series

Comeback wins were a big reason why the Toronto Blue Jays reached the American League Championship Series. George Springer topped them all with a come-from-behind moment that will go down as one of the biggest homers in franchise history. Springer hit a go-ahead three-run shot in the seventh inning and closer Jeff Hoffman struck out the side in the ninth to lift the Blue Jays to a dramatic 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night. The victory gave Toronto its first AL pennant since 1993 and a berth in the World Series starting Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

StatCan set to report September inflation data

Statistics Canada is set to publish inflation figures for September this morning. A Reuters poll of economists expects the annual rate of inflation will accelerate to 2.3 per cent for September, up from 1.9 per cent in August. Economists say the cost of gasoline was ticking higher in September but prices at the pumps were dropping this time last year, which would likely cause a jump in the annual inflation comparison. September also marked the end of most of Canada’s retaliatory tariffs against the United States, which are paid by Canadian firms importing goods from south of the border.

Here’s what else we’re watching…

AG to release report on military recruitment today

Canada’s auditor general is releasing a new round of reports today, including deep dives on military recruitment and cybersecurity. Auditor General Karen Hogan is set to table six reports in Parliament around 10 a.m. One report will focus on whether the military has recruited and trained enough members to meet its operational requirements. Another will focus on whether federal departments and agencies have the tools they need to protect and defend government networks and systems from cyberattacks. 

Legislation looms in Alberta teachers strike

The Alberta government is keeping its legislative cards close to its chest when it comes to passing an order to end a provincewide strike by teachers. Government house leader Joseph Schow, who is responsible for moving legislation through the debate process, has declined to say when or how quickly such legislation would be expedited. Schow says nothing has been finalized, with the house set to return this week with Thursday’s speech from the throne. Last week, Premier Danielle Smith said teachers can expect back-to-work legislation soon as the walkout is causing irreparable harm to students.

Report calls for more research security awareness

A federally commissioned report says Canadian ocean research is among the scientific fields that could be vulnerable to foreign espionage, theft or misuse because people overlook its value to adversaries. The Council of Canadian Academies report says the risks associated with ocean studies have received far less attention in policies and guidelines than other areas such as research of potentially deadly pathogens. In addition, the report says there are no comprehensive measures to identify sensitive ocean research and determine when it poses a concern.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 21, 2025.