1 hour ago Two Canadians in Gaza flotilla detained in Israel, says Global Affairs

Canadian vessel in Global Sumud Flotilla reportedly included five citizens

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2 h. ago Taylor Swift’s ’The Official Release Party of a Show Girl’ tops box office

LOS ANGELES — This weekend’s box office belonged to two undeniable draws: Taylor Swift and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. It might have looked like a heavyweight matchup, but Swift’s devoted fanbase once again proved unstoppable with her film “The Official Release Party of a Show Girl,” which debuted at No. 1 with $33 million in […]

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3 h. ago ’Proof and pledge of stability’: Supreme Court of Canada marks 150 years

OTTAWA — A century and a half ago, it had only six judges, no permanent home and a less than onerous workload. The Supreme Court of Canada is tracing its storied history, and somewhat humble beginnings, to mark its 150th anniversary this year. As part of the celebrations, the high court plans a ceremonial opening […]

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4 h. ago New York Yankees manager claps back at Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez

It's been nearly a month since Buck Martinez criticized the New York Yankees.However, his comments haven't been forgotten.When the Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros on Sept. 9, the story wasn't about the final result (a 4-3 Toronto win). What most remember from that game were Martinez's comments in the seventh inning when he found out that the Detroit Tigers were pounding the Yankees."You know, the Yankees, they're not a good team. I don't care what their record is. They have a lot of wild pitches, they make a lot of mistakes in the field, they don't run the bases very well. If they don't hit home runs, they don't have a chance to win."Well, turns out that neither the fans nor Yankees manager Aaron Boone have forgotten his comments.“Contrary to some thoughts up here, we’re a really good team," Boone told reporters on Friday.Just in case it wasn't clear who Boone was talking about, he later clarified."I know...

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4 h. ago Two Canadians detained in Israel over flotilla to Gaza: Global Affairs Canada

Global Affairs Canada says it is aware that two Canadian citizens have been detained in Israel following their involvement in a flotilla to Gaza. The Global Sumud Flotilla is a pro-Palestinian fleet of boats aiming to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. Global Affairs Canada did not identify the detained Canadians or disclose if there are […]

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4 h. ago Diallo advances via walkover over Goffin at Shanghai Masters

SHANGHAI — Gabriel Diallo of Montreal advanced to the round of 16 men’s singles at the Rolex Shanghai Masters tennis tournament with a 12-minute victory on Saturday night. Diallo was a dozen minutes into his round of 32 match against David Goffin, and ahead 3-0, when the Belgium player retired citing injury. Diallo will face […]

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5 h. ago Hundreds of thousands march across Europe in support of Palestinians

ISTANBUL — Hundreds of thousands of people across several European cities marched Sunday in support of Palestinians and an aid flotilla’s attempt to reach Gaza. Istanbul held the largest of multiple demonstrations being staged in Turkey. Footage showed crowds walking from the iconic Hagia Sophia to the banks of the Golden Horn, where they were […]

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7 h. ago The only ballot question in Edmonton and Calgary: ‘Social disorder’

Alberta's big cities are choosing a mayor, and business leaders overwhelmingly say there is one clear priority - clean up the streets

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34 h. ago ‘Backed into a Corner,’ Gun buyback pilot program faces criticism

The program offers gun owners money to hand in or disable weapons on the list, with compensation listed at anywhere from $150 to more than $9,900, depending on make and model.

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46 h. ago More than half of Calgarians feel city is on the wrong track leading up to election, poll says

Mayoral candidate Jeromy Farkas had a two per cent lead on incumbent Jyoti Gondek in a recent Leger poll

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46 h. ago Calgarians feel city on wrong track ahead of election, unsure who can fix, poll finds

Mayoral candidate Jeromy Farkas had a two per cent lead on incumbent Jyoti Gondek in a recent Leger poll

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46 h. ago Early Calgary's legacy of colonialism tackled at weekend symposium 150 years after city's founding

Artists, historians and politicians will talk about the impact of the arrival of the Northwest Mounted Police on Indigenous people in the Calgary area

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46 h. ago How RBC is levelling up your All Things Go Music Festival experience in Toronto

An exclusive experience with a general admission ticket? You deserve this!      The All Things Go Music Festival is hitting the Budweiser Stage in Toronto on Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5, and RBC debit cardholders are going to have the ultimate fan experience.A weekend to rememberThis is the first-ever Canadian iteration of the beloved music festival, and with 16 era-defining musicians taking the stage, you don’t want to miss what could very well be one of the best weekends of the year!Headlining acts include Reneé Rapp, Remi Wolf, and Kacey Musgraves. Best of all, everything takes place on one stage so you don’t have to miss a minute of the action or choose between acts. Just sit back, relax, and soak up every moment.In honour of this Canadian debut, RBC is collaborating with Live Nation Canada to help kick your experience up a notch. RBC debit cardholders can access exclusive perks to take the weekend from great to ...

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46 h. ago Some residents concerned following a second homicide this year within the same east

In February, a man was killed inside a building in the 500 block of St-Laurent Boulevard. Then on Thursday, another man was declared deceased in hospital after being found on the same block with "apparent stab wounds."

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47 h. ago Calgary woman physically and mentally abused for months before husband strangled her, court told

Manpreet Kaur was found dead in her Redstone home in April 2024

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47 h. ago La paralysie budgétaire se prolongera la semaine prochaine aux États

Les dirigeants du Sénat ont affirmé qu’ils n’avaient pas l’intention de siéger au cours du weekend.

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47 h. ago CRAIG: Many cities using tax dollars to give staff multiple pensions

Imagine if your boss knocked on your door and announced that you’re going to receive two pensions upon retirement. That would be quite the surprise! Most people – especially those working outside government – would be elated just to have a single workplace pension. But new research released by SecondStreet.org shows over 8,500 city employees […]

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49 h. ago Treasure hunters find $1M in silver, gold coins in Florida coast shipwreck

The team discovered more than 1,000 precious pieces of currency believed to have originated from Spanish colonies in modern-day Bolivia, Peru and Mexico.

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49 h. ago Munich airport grounds departures and diverts arrivals after drone sightings

Nearly 3,000 passengers were grounded as 17 departing flights were cancelled on Thursday night, while 15 arriving flights were diverted to other cities

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49 h. ago Over a pint, Prince William tells Eugene Levy: ‘Change is on my agenda’

The Canadian comedian met the Prince of Wales while making the TV show The Reluctant Traveller, and found him 'fun to hang with'

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