Your World Tonight Jays heading to World Series, groceries push up inflation, GM closing EV van plant, and more
Oct 21, 2025
Canada's baseball pride shines as the Blue Jays secure a spot in the World Series, igniting excitement nationwide. Food prices are soaring, contributing to rising inflation and complicating economic stability. Meanwhile, GM's decision to close its EV van plant deals a significant blow to the manufacturing sector and local employment. Homeowners in B.C. worry about land title insecurities, while an Auditor General report criticizes the CRA's call center performance. Plus, Virginia Giuffre's memoir stirs renewed scrutiny of Prince Andrew.
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Nationwide Blue Jays Fandom Surge
- Fans lined up across Canada for Blue Jays merchandise after the pennant win.
- Tickets sold out within minutes and resale prices soared into five figures.
Playoffs Deliver Big Local Economic Boost
- Moneris estimates the Blue Jays' run could create bigger economic spinoffs than the 2019 Raptors championship.
- A World Series in Toronto could inject millions into local businesses and tourism.
GM Shuts Ingersoll EV Van Production
- GM halted production at the CAMI plant in Ingersoll, leaving about 1,200 workers potentially jobless.
- The plant had received hundreds of millions in taxpayer support in 2021 to retool for EV production.
