7 hours ago This group of friends is making skate parts in Toronto more safe and inclusive

Toronto's skate parks may be packed, but finding a space where everyone feels welcome? That's where Queer Skate Toronto comes in—breaking barriers, dodging mansplainers, and teaching kickflips to anyone brave enough to try.I recently caught up with two faithful members of the collective, Yumi Lee and Juliana Stein, to see what they've been up to.As someone who has never skated, yet always finding myself in the company of friends with skateboards, I had heard very little about the collective prior to our meeting. It wasn't until a friend pulled me aside and showed me their Instagram that I was fully invested. For Stein, skateboarding started in Windsor with a timeless tale about having that one "cool neighbour.""I saw my neighbour skateboarding, and I was like, 'Oh, ...

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11 hours ago Nylander clan prepares to celebrate teammate brothers’ first game with Maple Leafs

Brothers William and Alex to suit up together on Sunday against Utah

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12 hours ago Al Ritchie Community Association calls for Regina volunteers to shovel snow

Regina's Al Ritchie Community Association says it's in need of neighbours, armed with shovels to help out those who can't shovel their own property

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12 hours ago Winless on road, Raptors, Barrett need to figure it out as trip begins

Scottie Barnes has only played one away game and Barrett has shot poorly away

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12 hours ago Calgary city council approves 2025 budget with increased spending from reserves

In a 9-6 vote, Calgary city council approved a budget that puts next year's property tax increase at 3.6 per cent while dipping into reserves to fund new spending.

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14 hours ago UN climate talks agree on $300B global funding package for poor nations

The COP29 climate conference in Azerbaijan ran into overtime as negotiators from nearly 200 countries struggled to reach consensus on the climate funding plan for the next decade.

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15 hours ago GOLDSTEIN: Annual UN climate gabfest about getting our money, not saving the planet

For anyone mistakenly believing the latest United Nations global gabfest on climate change in Baku, Azerbaijan, was all about saving the planet, it was in fact, all about money. This annual 11-day meeting – although it always goes into overtime – formally known as COP 29 or the 29th Conference of the Parties to the […]

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15 hours ago United Airlines adds two direct flights from Edmonton to Houston, Chicago

"As a global gateway to Latin America and beyond, Houston is proud to serve as a vital link that connects these two corners of the world, fostering growth, innovation and shared experiences," said Szczesniak.

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16 hours ago Canada Post strike could halt Nova Scotia dog influencer’s Christmas cards

Percy, a nine-year-old golden doodle, has 33,000 Instagram followers. The Canada Post strike could stop him sending his Christmas cards.

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