4 h. ago Canada's oldest annual fair is in Ontario but it's not the CNE

Friday marks the kickoff of this year's Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), thought of as the biggest, best and most legendary festival in all of Canada.While the annual 18-day event replete with classic midway rides, nostalgic carnival games and more ostentatious snacks than you could ever imagine does boast a long, rich history at a whopping 146 years old, it is not actually the oldest of its kind in the country.That title belongs to a far lesser-known fair well outside Toronto in historic Williamstown, Ontario.Just under four hours' drive from the big city, this quaint little town of less than 500 people is the sort of place one might simply pass by on the way to somewhere else.But, it is home to a handful of sites well worthy of visiting, especially for history buffs — including the eponymous grounds where the Williamstown Fair takes place each August.Founded all the way back in 1808 and brought to its current location i...

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4 h. ago Is Fraser Downs closure the death knell for Horse Racing in B.C.?

After the City of Surrey killed its lease agreement with Great Canadian Entertainment, Horse Racing looks to be dead in Cloverdale. Is Hastings Park next?

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8 h. ago Canada's first unexplained wealth order issued in B.C. against alleged pot growers

A Vancouver police investigation of a shooting death uncovered evidence of a cannabis operation and now B.C. Supreme Court has issued Canada's first unexplained wealth order.

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9 h. ago 'I feel like a bull': Miguel Angel Jiménez on making fitness key in PGA Tour Champions success

Gym rats pepper the field at Calgary-hosted Rogers Charity Classic

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10 h. ago «Je ne veux plus jamais aller dans un festival comme ça»: des victimes de piqûres au festival ÎleSoniq appellent à la vigilance

Des victimes qui ont été piquées à leur insu lors d’ÎleSoniq appellent à la vigilance contre ces «tordus» qui sévissent.

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10 h. ago Former Maroon 5 bassist’s wife files for divorce after only 3 months of marriage

Fashion influencer Kate Bowman says she confronted Madden about allegedly sending explicit text messages to teens.

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10 h. ago Temporary memorial for Lapu Lapu Festival victims being moved next week

Items at the roadside memorial will be moved by city staff to the new location. The city said anyone who wishes to retrieve items from the memorial can do so before Wednesday.

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10 h. ago ‘Needle attacks’ reported at music festival in Montreal, police investigating

According to authorities, at least six individuals reported feeling a sudden, sharp prick on their backs while standing in the crowd.

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12 h. ago No grounds for charges against Toronto officers after teen fatally shot: SIU

While the SIU said the number of shots fired by police is 'worthy of scrutiny,' it found no reasonable grounds to charge Toronto police in the 16-year-old's death.

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12 h. ago Police watchdog clears Toronto cops involved in fatal shooting of teen

Ontario’s police watchdog says it has found no reasonable grounds to believe two Toronto Police officers committed a crime in the fatal shooting of a teenage boy during a traffic stop. The Special Investigations Unit says a Toronto police officer stopped a car with six people inside on Sheppard Ave. the night of April 20 […]

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13 h. ago In Calgary courts: Suspects in fatal shooting of Rocky View County employee to face a Calgary jury trial next spring

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Aug. 11 to 15, 2025

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14 h. ago Des festivaliers auraient été «piqués» à ÎleSoniq, la police enquête

Le SPVM indique que six cas d’«intoxication à l’insu des victimes» lui ont été rapportés.

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14 h. ago City of Vancouver to move temporary memorial for Lapu Lapu victims to cemetery

Mourners have placed flowers, signs and other materials near 43rd Avenue and Fraser Street since the April 26 incident that killed 11 people.

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14 h. ago Pete Davidson says he’s ‘embarrassed’ by media’s obsession with his penis: ‘THAT HURT SO MUCH’

There are worse things to be famous for than having a well-rounded personal life, but for Pete Davidson, he was not a fan of all the attention he was getting for what he calls his “f*** stick.” The Saturday Night Live actor appeared on a recent episode of The Breakfast Club and told host Charlamagne […]

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14 h. ago Have you done nothing all summer? Then you’re doing it right

By August, summer has hit its stride. Patios are packed, festivals are in full swing, and if we have strong social bonds, our calendars overflow with invitations. The season vibrates with possibility. But what if, between saying yes to every barbecue and cramming in one more weekend adventure, we tapped into summer’s most underrated gift: […]

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16 h. ago Court to hear from family, community of victim of Winnipeg serial killer

The parents of a First Nations woman who died at the hands of a Winnipeg serial killer are set to give victim impact statements at a special court hearing today.

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16 h. ago Fringe Review: Mystery House offers a heartwarming ghost story

The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival runs until Aug. 24

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17 h. ago Teacher accused of killing married Arkansas hikers pleads not guilty

Washington County Prosecuting Attorney Brandon Carter revealed that the state has not ruled out the death penalty in the case against Andrew McGann.

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17 h. ago Qualtech Seating Systems, a Magna plant, will shut down in October, cutting 49 jobs, the company said in a statement.

A London automotive parts plant is shutting down, hurt by the extended closing of the Cami Assembly plant in Ingersoll. Qualtech Seating Systems, a Magna plant, will shut down in October, the company said in a statement. The plant employs 49 people.  “Magna confirms it has communicated to employees at its Qualtech Seating Systems facility […]

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19 h. ago The Ongoing History of New Music, encore presentation: Rivers Cuomo and Weezer, Alt

Here's the second half of our Rivers Cuomo and Weezer study. New episodes start in about a month!

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