3 h. ago Opinion: There is no known cure for ALS, but medical tourism exploits desperation for profit

Opinion: Claims of dramatic improvement or cures from ALS by unregulated clinics that seem too good to be true are likely just that

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7 h. ago GOLDSTEIN: Canada’s targets for cutting greenhouse gases fit the definition of insanity

After almost four decades of Canadian governments setting and failing to hit eight consecutive targets for reducing Canada’s industrial greenhouse gas emissions, surely it’s time to admit the targets are meaningless. Far from being “aspirational” as supporters claim, they in fact deceive Canadians about the effectiveness of federal spending of more than $200 billion of […]

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9 h. ago A Startup Is Tapping Underground Parking Garages for Clean Energy

As cities look to harness zero-carbon power and heating, Enerdrape is offering a novel no-drill solution for geothermal energy.

Culture

9 h. ago I tried the 2025 CNE's Dinner in the Sky and ate eggplant parm 150 feet above Toronto

The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is infamous for all its over-the-top food and thrills, but at the 2025 CNE, they're taking things to new heights — literally — and we decided to join in on the craziness.How, you may ask? By trying Dinner in the Sky, a three-course meal, fully plated and served by stellar (and may I add, brave) chefs, while suspended 150 feet above Toronto.Do I have your attention? Alright, let's dive into how it went!Checking in and baggageWe walked into the CNE grounds — where the fair-goers' energy was palpable — and headed straight to where the Dinner in the Sky flights were departing: Stanley Barracks.The check-in area at Stanley Barracks is complete with a booth, lounge area, and the Kaboom Sojubomb Cocktail Bar, where Dinner in the Sky diners are served a complimentary drink. After checking in, Danny, our gracious host, offered us a complimentary drink at the Kaboom Sojubomb Cocktail Bar while we wa...

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9 h. ago B.C. climate news: Vancouver Island wildfire grows by more than half, but rain helping | Wildfire in Newfoundland destroys up to 100 homes | Failed plastics negotiations in Geneva leaves few options

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of Aug. 5 to Aug. 17, 2025.

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11 h. ago SALTZMAN: GM Canada takes the EV crown, Rogers Satellite goes live for all Canadians

And other tech news you can use, including AI-powered flight deals and a cybersafety report for kids.

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12 h. ago Police launch hate crime probe in Liverpool after fan’s alleged racial abuse of Semenyo during game

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Police launched a hate crime investigation after ejecting a 47-year-old fan from Liverpool’s stadium for his alleged racial abuse of Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo during the opening match of the Premier League season. The incident occurred Friday night at Anfield when Semenyo, who is Black, reported the abuse to referee Anthony […]

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12 h. ago Health of US Consumer Is the Focus as Retailers Prepare Earnings

Wall Street will get a close look at how American consumers are faring in the early days of President Donald Trump’s tariff regime when the biggest US retailers like Walmart Inc. and Target Corp. report earnings next week.

Science

20 h. ago ECB’s Rebel Voice Bows Out With Plea for Greater Transparency

The European Central Bank’s most rebellious interest rate-setter has one last suggestion before he departs this month: more transparency on policy decisions.

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22 h. ago What the Toronto Eaton Centre looked like when it was under construction

The CF Toronto Eaton Centre might be the place where you now shop for holiday gifts, back-to-school sales, and vacation outfits, but what many people don't know is the complex history behind its construction. Before it became Canada's busiest mall, the Eaton Centre was actually the focus of contentious public debates, major architectural innovation and a dramatic transformation of downtown Toronto's streetscape in the 1970s. The shopping centre occupies land once owned almost entirely by the Eaton's department chain, which had revolutionized the Canadian retail industry after its founding by Timothy Eaton in the 19th century. View of the Eaton Centre construction in 1975. Photo: City of Toronto Archives.By the mid-20th century, Eaton's owned most of the land bounded by Yonge, Queen, Bay and Dundas streets, excluding Old City Hall and the Church of the Holy Trinity. However, as operations continued to move to suburban locations in the 1960s, Ea...

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22 h. ago Les changements climatiques et la mort de notre «vraie» liberté!

Les événements météorologiques extrêmes de cet été nous rappellent, une fois de plus, que nous ne...

Society

22 h. ago La santé mentale des jeunes : et si l’espoir était un droit ?

Le Devoir vous invite sur les chemins de traverse de la vie universitaire. Une proposition à la fois savante et intime, à cueillir tout l’été comme une carte postale. Aujourd’hui : un projet artistique participatif met en lumière la voix des jeunes à travers la photographie, révélant une quête de sens, de justice et de transformation collective.

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22 h. ago Rodrigue Biron, un entrepreneur et un homme d’affaires qui croyait au Québec

Rodrigue Biron fut l’un des rares hommes d’affaires à s’affirmer et à s’afficher comme indépendantiste dès le premier référendum ; cela mérite tout notre respect.

Economics

26 h. ago EN DIRECT | Trump et Poutine se séparent sans dévoiler de plan pour l'Ukraine

Le président russe, Vladimir Poutine, et le président américain, Donald Trump, se rencontrent en tête-à-tête dans une base militaire en Alaska

Politics

27 h. ago EN DIRECT | Trump et Poutine achèvent une rencontre de près de trois heures

Le président russe, Vladimir Poutine, et le président américain, Donald Trump, se rencontrent en tête-à-tête dans une base militaire en Alaska

Politics

28 h. ago From hotels, to wine and candy: Canada spent $170K to bring back women who joined Islamic State

The Conservatives called for an investigation: ‘The Liberal government must answer for why they spent $170,000 on lavish costs to repatriate reported ISIS criminals‘

Economics

28 h. ago Helicopter crashes fighting Nova Scotia wildfire, pilot ‘conscious and talking’

A helicopter involved in fighting a major Nova Scotia wildfire has crashed in shallow water, authorities say, with the pilot reportedly conscious.

Events

28 h. ago Alberta RCMP looking for Hank the horse after dispute between owner and stable owner

"I told her, you can't take my horse, you can take me to small claims court, but give me my horse. You can't steal my $30,000 horse for this $5,000 bill you've made up"

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29 h. ago ‘Needle attacks’ reported at music festival in Montreal, police investigating

According to authorities, at least six individuals reported feeling a sudden, sharp prick on their backs while standing in the crowd.

Events

29 h. ago EN DIRECT | Le sommet entre Trump, Poutine et leurs conseillers a commencé

Le président russe, Vladimir Poutine, et le président américain, Donald Trump, se rencontrent en tête-à-tête dans une base militaire en Alaska

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