8 hours ago Here are some last minute ideas for things to do during the holidays in Toronto

The holidays are here, and Toronto is a officially a playground for all winter festivities. From skating trails to drag queens under twinkling lights, here's a how to make the most of the city's exapansive offerings before the new year.Skate at Toronto's newest ice rinkIt was a few weeks behind schedule but Toronto's newest skating rink is finally open in a familiar location. The Harbourfront rink is back where the Natrel Rink used to be and it opened this past weekend with the first of its DJ skate nights and free skate rentals on Saturdays. Experience Canada's Wonderland in the coldThis is no ordinary amusement park trip. WinterFest is decked out with millions of lights, festive food stalls, and two massive Christmas trees that'll make stop and appreciate the holiday spirit. The full lighting extravanganza is open through January 4, with tickets available online starting at $30. Sip Cocktails at a Christmas-themed barAs someone who does part...

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10 hours ago As U.S. TikTok bill steams forward, online influencers put on their lobbying hats

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers, meet your latest lobbyists: Online influencers from TikTok. The platform is once again bringing influencers to Washington, this time to lobby members of Congress to reject a fast-moving bill that would force TikTok’s Beijing-based parent company to sell or be banned in the United States. On Tuesday, some influencers began a two-day […]

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11 hours ago Syria’s new authorities ‘very receptive’ to Assad war crimes probe: UN officials

UNITED NATIONS — The UN organization assisting in investigating the most serious crimes in Syria said Monday the country’s new authorities were “very receptive” to its request for co-operation during a just-concluded visit to Damascus, and it is preparing to deploy. The visit led by Robert Petit, head of the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism […]

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14 hours ago Bill Clinton hospitalized with fever, but in good spirits: Spokesperson

WASHINGTON — Former president Bill Clinton was admitted Monday to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington after developing a fever. The 78-year-old was admitted in the “afternoon for testing and observation,” Angel Urena, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, said in a statement. “He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent care he is […]

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15 hours ago In Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, the first step to a job is a visit to Working Gear

Empty Stocking Fund: Working Gear began in 2007 as a volunteer-driven initiative to support low-income workers throughout Metro Vancouver, including immigrants and refugees.

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17 hours ago Book of condolences for deceased Toronto Police Det. John Park available in person, online

Those wishing to pay their condolences to Toronto Police Det. John Park, who died after a medical episode while executing a search warrant on Dec. 19, can do so in person and online. Books of condolence are available to honour Park, a 14-year-old veteran officer, at Toronto Police headquarters, 33 Division, 22 Division, and online […]

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21 hours ago House Ethics Committee accuses Gaetz of ’regularly’ paying for sex, including with 17

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee on Monday accused Matt Gaetz of “regularly” paying for sex, including with a 17-year-old girl, and purchasing and using illicit drugs all while the Florida Republican was a member of Congress. Gaetz has denied all wrongdoing. The 37-page report by the bipartisan panel includes explicit details of sex-filled […]

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37 hours ago Santa braves sticky heat of Amazon jungle to bring gifts to kids in Brazilian village

CATALAO, Brazil — Santa Claus braved the sticky heat of the Amazon rainforest this weekend, taking two boats to bring gifts to children in a village near the Brazilian city of Manaus. The visit was arranged by Amigos do Papai Noel, a Brazilian charity that has been taking gifts to children in the Amazon rainforest […]

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37 hours ago Rangers trade Nathaniel Lowe to Nationals for lefty reliever Robert Garcia

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers acquired left-handed reliever Robert Garcia from the Washington Nationals in a trade Sunday for past Gold Glove and Silver Slugger first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. Garcia had 75 strikeouts in 59 2/3 innings over 72 appearances for the Nationals last season. Texas is parting with Lowe after acquiring slugging corner […]

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