2 hours ago Ontario signs deal for $108M over three years in federal school food funding

Ontario has signed an agreement with the federal government for $108 million in funding for school nutrition programs, which officials say will allow the province’s program to serve more children. The federal Liberal government set aside $1 billion over five years to expand access to such programs across the country after pressure from federal New […]

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2 hours ago At least 15 people sick in Minnesota from ground beef tied to E. coli recall

At least 15 people in Minnesota have been sickened by E. coli poisoning tied to a national recall of more than 167,000 pounds of potentially tainted ground beef, federal health officials said. Detroit-based Wolverine Packing Co. recalled the meat this week after Minnesota state agriculture officials reported multiple illnesses and found that a sample of […]

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3 hours ago Actor Jonathan Majors’ ex drops assault and defamation lawsuit after settlement

NEW YORK — Jonathan Majors ‘ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement. Lawyers for Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court Thursday. Jabbari’s lawyer said Friday that the suit was “favourably […]

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4 hours ago ‘Still want more’: Teens weigh in on screen time impact at Quebec commission

After consulting with health experts, parents and kids, the commission hopes to provide educators with better tools to help young people navigate social media.

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4 hours ago Mexican cartel leader arrested in U.S. faked his death and assumed phony name, prosecutors say

WASHINGTON — A high-ranking leader of a Mexican drug cartel who lived in the U.S. under a phony identity after faking his own death has been arrested on federal charges, the Justice Department said Thursday. Cristian Fernando Gutierrez Ochoa — the son-in-law of the fugitive Jalisco New Generation cartel boss known as “El Mencho” _ […]

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4 hours ago Pizza Nova earns Best Pizza in Toronto Star Readers’ Choice Awards for a sixth consecutive year

Ontario’s favourite family-owned pizza franchise earns Diamond recognition for quality, flavour and consistency Toronto, Nov. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pizza Nova, Ontario’s beloved pizza franchise for over 60 years, has been named the 2024 Diamond Winner for the best pizza in the Greater Toronto Area in the Toronto Star Readers’ Choice Awards. This recognition […]

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4 hours ago De la suspension provisoire de la TPS à l’abolition de la TPS (un jour!)

Il s’agit, pour le gouvernement fédéral, de libérer la consommation et de soutenir certains secteurs précis de l’économie.

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5 hours ago The pandemic is long over. One advocate says parents still can't go in some schools

Head of the Thames Valley Council of Home and School Associations says some principals are still prohibiting parents and volunteers from going back into London-area public schools.

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5 hours ago Here's how to get tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup games in Toronto

The ticket-buying process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, the U.S.A., and Mexico has begun.That includes games in Canada's two host cities, Vancouver and Toronto, as well as the other 14 host cities in the United States and Mexico.On Thursday, FIFA began inviting fans to place "priority access" deposits for "front-of-the-line access to hospitality packages." These are ticket-inclusive packages offering "premium seating that includes food and beverage." Think private suites, shared lounges, and other high-end experiences.Deposits cost US$500 per person (nearly $700 in Canadian dollars) and are fully refundable.This process is separate from general ticket sales, which are expected to begin next year via a lottery. Fans can register their interest for tickets to the 2026 World Cup v...

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5 hours ago New Hampshire courts hear cases on transgender athletes in girls sports

Two New Hampshire fathers who were barred from school district events for wearing pink wristbands marked “XX” to represent female chromosomes insisted at a federal court hearing Thursday that they didn’t set out to harass or otherwise target a transgender soccer player at the game they attended. But a judge hearing the case suggested the […]

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