10 h. ago ‘Reprehensible’ drunken brawl at Florida lake leads to crackdown by sheriff’s office

A Florida sheriff is blasting “reprehensible” behaviour at a local lake that ended with eight people arrested. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced the arrests during a Tuesday news conference that noted stunned families trying to enjoy their summer are instead witnessing everything from drunken brawls to public sex at Lake Winterset, the Miami Herald […]

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10 h. ago Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day celebrates 22 years raising money for local hospitals

In the last five years, the campaign has raised over four-and-a-half million dollars for the Alberta Children's Hospital alone.

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10 h. ago Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day celebrates 23 years raising money for local hospitals

In the last five years, the campaign has raised more than $4.5 million for the Alberta Children's Hospital alone

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10 h. ago Randall Denley: Ford’s tax cut ramblings won’t make up for the damage Trump’s tariffs will do

Right now, American tariffs are a big problem in three sectors. Giving everyone a little bit of money won’t fix that

Economics

11 h. ago Princeton Plans New Budget Cuts as Pressure From Trump Builds

Princeton University is implementing a new round of cost cuts, citing pressure from the Trump administration’s funding reductions in higher education as well as economic concerns.

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12 h. ago Canadians are holding more cash in their wallets, Bank of Canada finds

OTTAWA — A new survey from the Bank of Canada shows Canadians are keeping more cash in their wallets in an increasingly digital world. The central bank says its 2024 survey on payment methods show Canadians kept an average of $156 in cash on hand, $16 more than in 2023. The survey done in partnership […]

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12 h. ago International: 30 bestselling books of the week for August 9

Compiled by Bookmanager using weekly sales statistics from over 250 Canadian independent book stores.

Society

13 h. ago Student claims Buffalo Wild Wings server forced her to ‘prove’ she is a girl in bathroom

The 18-year-old, who is a lesbian but not transgender, says the server yelled, 'This is a women’s restroom, the man needs to get out.'

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14 h. ago Taylor Swift’s new album has everyone seeing orange: An exploration of the colour

NEW YORK (AP) — Orange you ready for it? Taylor Swift swathed her bombshell album announcement in a shade she’s calling Portofino Orange Glitter after donning the color onstage during the latter part of her latest tour. So now, will “The Life of a Showgirl” usher in the pop star’s Orange Era? On the “New […]

Culture

14 h. ago Fact File: No truth to online claims of dramatic drop in potato exports to U.S.

While Canadians wait for news of an improved trade situation with the United States, false reports about quiet deals with other countries have begun to fill the void. Recently, unfounded claims have spread online that Canada has slashed potato exports to the United States in response to tariffs, and struck a $1.6 billion trade deal […]

Economics

15 h. ago Alleged horny holy roller probed for sex affair, payouts to teenage stripper

A Catholic priest is being probed for his alleged longtime sexual affair with a 17-year-old stripper, and boffo payoffs she claims he paid to buy her silence. The Guardian reports that Robert Sullivan, 61, is now on leave as pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Homewood, Alabama. Former teen stripper Heather Jones, 33, […]

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17 h. ago CNE 2025 Opening Day is this week and here's a sneak preview of what to expect

CNE 2025 Opening Day has almost finally arrived, and while yes, it tragically signals that summer in Toronto is coming to an end, it also means that the city is about to embark on 18 days of non-stop fun at our most quintessential event of the year.And, blogTO got a sneak peek at what this year's edition holds.For the uninitiated, a standard day at the iconic Canadian National Exhibition starts with an arrival at the Princes' Gates, a stalwart Toronto landmark, before instantly being engulfed by the most joyful sensory overload you've ever experienced.Flanked by food trucks, craft beer stands, vendor tents and more, you'll make your way deeper into the throngs of excited attendees and the heart of the grounds, the colourful Sky Ride and Ferris wheel towering up ahead.You'll board legendary rides that locals have looked forward to returning to each summer for decade...

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17 h. ago CPP Investments earned 1 per cent in first quarter, net assets totalled $731.7B

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it earned a net return of 1.0 per cent for its first quarter. CPP Investments chief executive John Graham says shifting trade dynamics and broader geopolitical uncertainty fuelled renewed volatility in global markets during the quarter. The fund noted that while markets declined early in the period, public […]

Economics

17 h. ago Man said he was ‘palm reader’ to lure sex assault victims, Toronto Police allege

Faisal Muhammed, of no fixed address, is charged with three counts of sexual assault

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18 h. ago Top Africa Money Manager Sees Private Capital Fixing Funding Gap

Africa’s largest money manager sees private capital as key to narrowing the continent’s $100 billion annual infrastructure-financing gap, critical to boosting economic growth and lifting millions out of poverty.

Economics

18 h. ago Edmonton author Premee Mohamed featured in anthology based on Stephen King classic

The Stand, the post-apocalyptic universe where good and evil clash, will soon get an entry for Alberta. A new short-story anthology based on the popular Stephen King book is coming later this month, and one story is set near Edmonton. The End of the World as We Know It, out Aug. 19, features local author […]

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22 h. ago AVF and ErgoAV Merge to Expand Innovative AV Accessories and Mounting Solutions

SHROPSHIRE, England — Renowned British pioneer of AV mounting solutions AVF and fast-growing AV accessories and ergonomics brand ErgoAV today announced their merger, marking a momentous milestone and paving the way for continued growth and innovation for both companies. Consumers in global markets now benefit from an even broader choice of AV solutions and accessories, […]

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26 h. ago Air Canada gears up to cancel flights ahead of potential strike

Canadians with Air Canada flights booked this week may want to consider alternative travel options ahead of the looming strike.The airline has issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) after it said it intends to begin a strike as early as Saturday, Aug. 16. The union represents 10,000 flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, which carry approximately 130,000 customers a day who could be affected by a labour disruption."To provide customers certainty, Air Canada will begin a phased wind-down of most of its operations to be completed over the next three days," reads the Wednesday announcement. "The airline has also sought government-directed arbitration to resolve the situation."The Air Canada Component of CUPE issued its 72-hour strike notice on Wednesday, claiming that the carrier "refused to recognize that flight attendants should be paid for all their time on the job.""For t...

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29 h. ago Melania Trump demands Hunter Biden retract ’extremely salacious’ Epstein comments

WASHINGTON — First lady Melania Trump demanded that Hunter Biden retract comments linking her to sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and threatened to sue if he does not. Trump takes issue with two comments Biden, son of former president Joe Biden, made in an interview this month with British journalist Andrew Callaghan. He alleged that Epstein […]

Politics

29 h. ago Twins owners opt to halt sale of team, adding investors instead

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins are no longer for sale, executive chair Joe Pohlad announced Wednesday on behalf of his family. After exploring a variety of options since publicizing the sale 10 months ago, the Pohlad family will remain the principal owner of the club and add new investors instead. Carl Pohlad, a banking magnate […]

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