42 m. ago 'Somebody knows': Grandmother of Edmonton teen killed in hit

"Finding that car is a gift in a sense, but at the same time, we still don't have all the answers"

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2 h. ago Saskatoon Farm announces reopening, infection numbers continue to rise

The farm announced the food service operations were heading for reopening in a Facebook post Friday.

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3 h. ago Jordan Peterson taking time off to fight new health setback, according to his daughter

She says her father, a sometimes columnist for National Post, has been diagnosed with a condition known as chronic inflammatory response syndrome

Science

3 h. ago GOLDBERG: Trump’s ‘Mission Accomplished’ tariff hype is just that 

On May 1, 2003, George W. Bush announced, “Major combat operations in Iraq have ended.” He was standing below a giant banner that read, “Mission Accomplished.” At the risk of understating the matter, subsequent events didn’t cooperate. However, it took some time for this to be widely accepted. We’re in a similar place when it […]

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4 h. ago Fringe Review: The Witch of Edmonton offers strong performances

The Witch of Edmonton 3 stars out of 5 Stage 13, La Cité Francophone, 8627 rue Marie Anne Gaboury (91 Street) The opening minutes of this show are some of the most arresting and haunting moments of theatre I’ve experienced, and I suspect they’ll linger with me for some time to come. Wild, wordless grief […]

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4 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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4 h. ago Fringe Review: Time of My Life finds happiness in the everyday

Time Of My Life 2 Stars out of 5 Stage 7, Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way Antonio Olivito is having a rough time, losing a parent and suffering through a string of unsuccessful relationships. Time Of My Life is his one-man show about growing up as a gay man in an Italian-Canadian family, working […]

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6 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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8 h. ago Thomas Müller set to make Vancouver Whitecaps debut vs. Houston Dynamo

German soccer legend Thomas Müller will step onto the field as a Vancouver Whitecap for the first time this weekend.

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9 h. ago CRIME HUNTER: Netflix’s Untamed sheds light on National Parks missing, murders

The new Netflix thriller Untamed examines a true crime phenomenon that gets little light. Murders and missing people in America’s National Parks. Largely because the rural locales of the parks are immune to the media spotlight, these cases generally slip through the cracks. About a year ago — before the Eric Bana thriller was released […]

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14 h. ago Charting the Global Economy: US Retail Sales Point to Resilience

US retail sales posted solid advances in consecutive months for the first time this year, tempering concerns of a retrenchment in spending as consumers remain unsettled by the potential for tariff-induced inflation.

Culture

19 h. ago Ontario’s largest farm of its kind lets you hang out with fluffy mini highland cows

An Ontario farm is now offering what may be the most painfully adorable, Insta-worthy experience that any animal lover will be champing at the bit to take part in: meet-and-greet sessions with cute, furry miniature highland cows.Hinterland Estate is Ontario's largest farm exclusively raising mini Highland cows, a rare breed of cattle that you can get up close and personal with upon your visit.Located just under two hours from Toronto in St. Anns, which is in the Niagara region, Hinterland has specialized in raising and showcasing Mini Highland Cows for years, offering chances for people to come interact with the creatures, and even stay overnight on the property. Your experience kicks off in a luxury mini home, where you'll be served refreshments — a different menu is available based on the time of day you arrive — paired with picturesque views of a peaceful pond and grazing cows. Then, yo...

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19 h. ago Canada's oldest annual fair is in Ontario but it's not the CNE

Friday marks the kickoff of this year's Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), thought of as the biggest, best and most legendary festival in all of Canada.While the annual 18-day event replete with classic midway rides, nostalgic carnival games and more ostentatious snacks than you could ever imagine does boast a long, rich history at a whopping 146 years old, it is not actually the oldest of its kind in the country.That title belongs to a far lesser-known fair well outside Toronto in historic Williamstown, Ontario.Just under four hours' drive from the big city, this quaint little town of less than 500 people is the sort of place one might simply pass by on the way to somewhere else.But, it is home to a handful of sites well worthy of visiting, especially for history buffs — including the eponymous grounds where the Williamstown Fair takes place each August.Founded all the way back in 1808 and brought to its current location i...

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26 h. ago Former mayor facing sentencing for sex assaults given time to find lawyer

Trevor Birtch was granted an adjournment of his sentencing hearing for convictions stemming from his second sexual assault trial

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27 h. ago Court ruling has no impact on Alberta Prosperity Project, according to CEO Mitch Sylvestre

"It actually gives us more time to prepare for the actual referendum itself," said APP CEO Mitch Sylvestre.

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27 h. ago Court ruling has no effect on Alberta Prosperity Project, according to CEO Mitch Sylvestre

"It actually gives us more time to prepare for the actual referendum itself," said APP CEO Mitch Sylvestre.

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28 h. ago Wife’s ADHD cited by Federal Court in reasons for delaying deportation of man from India

'There is evidence that L.B. suffers from ADHD which impairs her ability to manage time, stress, focus ... and that the Applicant provides her with support'

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29 h. ago Middleweight champ Dricus Du Plessis puts belt on the line against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319

Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis will put his belt on the line for the third time against one of the most feared pound-for-pound fighters on the UFC roster. Du Plessis (23-2) will face Khamzat Chimaev (14-0) at a sold-out United Center on Saturday night at UFC 319 as the event returns to Chicago for the […]

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29 h. ago Trainer Mark Casse following King’s Plate contenders from distance

Mark Casse is once again at the centre of attention at a King’s Plate. This time, though, he won’t be in attendance. The dual hall-of-fame trainer, who recently surpassed 4,000 training wins for his career, will be trusting his Woodbine staff to saddle No Time and Ashley’s Archer in the $1-million Plate, looking for his […]

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29 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays star Daulton Varsho talks about his future with the team and the city

Toronto Blue Jays Daulton Varsho opened up this week about his potential long-term future in the city.Varsho, who joined the team in a trade from the Arizona Diamondbacks after the 2022 season, spoke on an episode of the 6ix Inning Stretch podcast released Wednesday with former Blue Jays player Whit Merrifield and Toronto sports reporter Lindsay Dunn.One of the topics broached was Varsho's future in Toronto. He is currently on a one-year deal, with one more year of arbitration eligibility after this one and the opportunity to hit free agency for the first time in his career in 2027."There are a lot of different things that go into it," Varsho told the hosts. "You want to think about your family and what's best for them, and where I want to be, and obviously Toronto is a great place to play. They treat the families really well."Varsho has been swinging for the fences this season, as 12 of his 29 hits have been homers, in just 33 ga...

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