93 m. ago Cuban labor minister resigns after her suggestion beggars were pretending sparked backlash

HAVANA (AP) — A Cuban minister who sparked criticism after saying that there are no beggars in Cuba, only people disguised as such, resigned Tuesday. Cuba’s Presidency said in a post on X that Minister of Labor and Social Security Marta Elena Feito Cabrera “acknowledged her errors and submitted her resignation.” Feito made the comments […]

Politics

4 h. ago They were 'loved': A look back at how families remember two men shot by Calgary police officer

Family and friends of Levon Fox Wildman and Wesley Davidson say they should not have been shot

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6 h. ago Florida residents stop dinner, grab tools to rescue 4 people in plane crash

Residents in a Miami suburb used an ax, fire extinguisher and garden hose to rescue four people from a small plane that crashed into a tree in yet another mishap near a busy South Florida airport. “It was nothing short of heroic,” Angelo Castillo, the mayor of Pembroke Pines in Broward County, said Tuesday. But […]

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6 h. ago 'Emotional day:' Calgary police officer charged with two counts of second

Levon Fox and Wesley Davidson were shot and killed while driving a stolen cube van on Memorial Drive in 2023

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6 h. ago 'Levon was cared for and loved': Calgary police officer charged with two counts of second

Levon Wildman and Wesley Davidson were shot and killed while driving a stolen cube van on Memorial Drive in 2023

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8 h. ago Hockey’s beloved emergency backup goalies face an uncertain future with new NHL rule

Former Zamboni driver-turned-arena manager David Ayres became an immediate sensation when he pulled on the goaltending gear and took the ice in an NHL game on a Saturday night in Toronto and beat his hometown Maple Leafs. Before that, accountant by day/beer league goalie by night Scott Foster won a game for Chicago. It’s the […]

Sport

8 h. ago Bear cubs orphaned after mom shot in Maple Ridge have been rescued by B.C. wildlife group

The bear was shot after it attacked a Maple Ridge woman, who was left with a head wound after being struck by the black bear.

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9 h. ago Male victim critically injured after shooting near Centennial Park

A male victim was rushed to a hospital with critical injuries Tuesday afternoon after a shooting in Etobicoke. Toronto Police said they responded to the shooting at about 12:45 p.m. in the Rathburn Rd.-Renforth Dr. area near Centennial Park after receiving reports of an altercation that resulted in a male being shot. SHOOTING:(UPDATE)Rathburn Rd + […]

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9 h. ago Texada Island’s lone grizzly bear reportedly shot and injured by resident

The organization said it received a report from the RCMP on Monday afternoon that the bear was shot and possibly wounded by a member of the public in the Van Anda area.

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13 h. ago Rescuing animals, rebuilding hope: First Onsite doubles public support for animal disaster relief charity

Company to match $10,000 in public donations for rescued animals and long-term recovery at Happy Days Sanctuary A curious resident of Happy Days Sanctuary looks on as a First Onsite truck signifies the company’s generous $10,000 matching donation, bolstering support for rescued animals and ongoing recovery efforts. MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — […]

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13 h. ago Even more Beer Stores abruptly closing including two in Toronto

The wave of closures for The Beer Store continues to ripple through Ontario, with another 10 locations set to shut their doors for good on Sept. 14, including two more in Toronto. Since May 2024, dozens of Beer Store locations have shuttered their doors, including several stores in the GTA. Affected Toronto stores include those at 636 Greenwood Ave. and 4479 Kingston Rd., which will both be closing their doors this September. In June, stores at 761 Queen St. W. and 1270 Woodbine Ave. also closed, joining already-shuttered locations at Yonge and Dundas, Queens Quay, Roncesvalles, and elsewhere across Ontario, including Barry's Bay, Stratford, Cochrane, and Chapleau. Other locations scheduled to close in the latest round include cities like Unionville (4681 Hwy. 7), Burlington (2020 Appleby Line), Ottawa (1910 St. Laurent Blvd.), Hamilton (229 Dundurn St. S.), Ridgetown (90 Erie St. S.), Sioux Lookout (41 Front St.), Deep River (33225 Hwy. 17), and Northbrook ...

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13 h. ago Elizabeth Hurley shares secret to taking ‘flattering’ bikini photos

Elizabeth Hurley is giving her fans on Instagram some tips for how to look their best when posing for photos in their swimwear. Hurley, who marked her 60th birthday with a nude snap last month, is spilling her secrets for nailing the perfect bikini shot. “The secret to flattering bikini pics? BAN overhead sunlight 🤣 […]

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26 h. ago Manitoba researchers look at potential impact of wildfires on polar bear denning habitat

Some Manitoba researchers are looking into the potential impact and overlap of wildfires with polar bear denning habitat. 

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29 h. ago New Leafs defenceman Henry Thrun hopes for better times in Toronto

Henry Thrun remembers the night in early 2024 he was thrown in against the Maple Leafs and scored his first NHL goal. “Pretty exciting,” recalled the new Toronto defenceman Monday on an introductory Zoom call. “It was a bizarre moment, the game out of hand (his Sharks headed to a 7-1 road loss on the […]

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34 h. ago ‘A little bit bizarre’: Calgary Flames centre Nazem Kadri addresses persistent trade speculation

Nazem Kadri on chatter he should be a top trade target for Maple Leafs: ‘Obviously, the rumour mill is pretty strong, especially around these parts.’

Economics

34 h. ago Blaze breaks out at Kingston Penitentiary, firefighters forced to break in

Kingston Fire and Rescue crews were dispatched to the penitentiary early Saturday morning to deal with the blaze but were forced to break in as there were issues with the locks.

Events

37 h. ago Fire leaves 9 dead at Massachusetts assisted living facility

The fire was out by Monday morning and firefighters were able to get inside and rescue numerous occupants. About 50 firefighters responded, including 30 who were off-duty.

Events

38 h. ago 'Severe incidents': Risky behaviour increasing in B.C. wilderness, say search

Experts cite social media, a lack of preparation and training, and more locals vacationing at home as some of the reasons for the spike in search-and-rescues.

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55 h. ago Experts puzzled as chimps reportedly getting extra cheeky with grass fad

Chimpanzees are cheeky trendsetters and a new study of their behaviour proves they’re more human than we realize. The apes at a Zambian wildlife sanctuary have been going viral, but it’s not for the typical shenanigans like escaping or throwing feces. Rather, it’s their bizarre behaviour that has left experts puzzled. One group of captive […]

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55 h. ago Chris Gotterup outlasts Rory McIlroy to win Scottish Open and head to Portrush

NORTH BERWICK, Scotland — Chris Gotterup came up with the clutch shots on the biggest stage he has faced Sunday, taking down crowd favourite Rory McIlroy with a 4-under 66 and a two-shot victory in the Scottish Open that gives him another week of links golf. Gotterup was one shot ahead of McIlroy when he […]

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