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‘Stop sleeping on gen X.” I heard this on TikTok recently. I misinterpreted it, with a guilty start, as: “Stop sleeping, gen X,” because I am 51 (peak X), so always tired; while not sleeping at the time, I may have been resting my eyes. In fact, Joel Marlinarson, a marketing guru, was suggesting my generation have become a powerful, if underrated, force online. Aged between 46 and 61, gen Xers with proper jobs are peaking, career-wise (although it’s a different story for those out of work, as a report last month on the struggles of over-50s jobseekers made plain). We’re more likely to own homes than the following generations; we’re emerging from the trenches of childrearing and, the argument goes, ready to indulge in some me-time. “If gen X were a country, it would be the world’s second-largest consumer market,” the World Economic Forum reported last year, with gen X women in particular influencing 70% to 80% of all consumer spending. That makes us great customers – witness the tidal wave of menopause-washed wellness guff (Which? reported last month that many pricey supplements were no better than a cheap multivitamin) and beauty brands for people suddenly horrified by their necks.

ManitobaManitoba Conservation says it's investigating after a man operating a grader discovered a pile of dead Canada geese in a ditch just north of Garson, Man., on Friday morning. Local grader operator says there were about '15 to 20' geese carcassesJustin Fiacconi · CBC News · Posted: Oct 18, 2026 5:24 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Manitoba Conservation says it's investigating after a local resident in the RM of Brokenhead discovered a pile of dead geese just north of Garson, Man., on Friday morning. (Amir Said/CBC)Manitoba Conservation says it's investigating after a man operating a grader discovered a pile of dead Canada geese in a ditch just north of Garson, Man., on Friday morning. Scott Peluk works as a grader operator for the RM of Brokenhead. He says he was blading the road near Mile 33 Road just north of Garson, when he saw about "15 to 20" geese carcasses.

Published: October 18, 2026 at 3:51p.m. EDTPolice are searching for a male suspect who allegedly intentionally set a business on fire in Toronto’s Danforth Village neighbourhood on Saturday. The suspected arson happened near Danforth and Sibley avenues, west of Victoria Park Avenue. Toronto police say they were called to that area at around 6 p.m. that evening day for a fire call. Investigators say the suspect attended the entrance of a business, briefly stayed by the door before leaving. “Shortly after a fire starts from where the suspect leaves, causing extensive damage,” police said in a news release. Arson suspect Danforth Village Oct. 17 A photo of a suspect wanted in an Oct. 17 arson in Toronto's Danforth Village neighbourhood. (TPS photo) How to set CP24 as your preferred source on GoogleHow to set CTV News as your preferred source on GoogleThe suspect is wanted for arson. He is described as a male with a light complexion, 60 to 70 years old, and standing five-foot-eight to five-foot-nine with an average build, and bald, short grey facial hair. The suspect was last seen wearing a grey winter jacket, dark pants, white shoes, and a black and white toque.

Published: October 18, 2026 at 3:15p.m. EDTToronto police have arrested and charged a third suspect and are searching for two others following numerous retail thefts. Investigators say between Jan. 14 and Oct. 11, a group of suspects were responsible for numerous thefts at locations of a retail store. They say they worked together throughout the city of Toronto and the losses total $35,606.80. On Saturday, Evan Douglas-Fish, 28, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with one count each of fail to subsequently attend court, obstruct peace officer, and personation with intent to avoid arrest, four counts of disguise with intent, and 12 counts of theft under $5,000. The allegations have not been proven in court. Douglas-Fish was scheduled to appear in bail court on Sunday morning. Evan Douglas-Fish, Toronto theft investigation accused Evan Douglas-Fish, 45, of Toronto, is facing several charges in a Toronto theft investigation. (TPS photo) Two suspects are still outstanding: Richard Hoskin, 45, of Toronto, is wanted for seven counts each of theft under $5,000 and disguise with intent, and 15 counts of fail to comply with release order.