30 m. ago Leslie Roberts: Man in keffiyeh threatens Montreal Jew: ‘We will kill you all”

The disturbing footage underscored how frightening the confrontation was for residents

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33 m. 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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2 h. ago Passengers left in the lurch as Air Canada fleet grounded over labour strife

TORONTO — Passengers across the country scrambled to deal with the fallout as labour strife between Air Canada and the union representing its 10,000 flight attendants left planes grounded. Major Canadian airports warned travellers not come to the airport unless they had a flight with another carrier after Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge suspended […]

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4 h. ago Anthony Gismondi: These B.C. wineries won big at the WineAlign Awards

Mission Hill Family Estate topped the country's best list with a varied mix of high-quality wines

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4 h. ago Pakistan’s monsoon flooding death toll rises to 220 as forecasters warn of more rain to come

BUNER, Pakistan (AP) — Flooding in a northwest Pakistani district has killed at least 220 people, officials said Saturday, as rescuers pulled 63 more bodies overnight from homes flattened by flash floods and landslides, with forecasts of more rain in the coming days. One eyewitness, who escaped the deluges in Buner, described seeing floodwaters carrying […]

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5 h. ago Danish train moving at ‘relatively high speed’ when hit farm truck: police

Copenhagen (AFP) — Danish police said Saturday that an express train that hit a farm truck killing one person and injuring 27 was travelling at a “relatively high speed” when the collision happened. The drivers of the train and the truck are both among the critically injured from Friday’s accident on a railway crossing at […]

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8 h. ago MADD Canada Honours Victims at Manitoba Memorial Monument Ceremony

WEST ST. PAUL, Manitoba, Aug. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, MADD Canada is holding a ceremony to pay tribute to victims who have been killed and those who have suffered injuries as a result of crashes involving alcohol, cannabis and/or other drugs. The ceremony will be held at MADD Canada’s Manitoba Memorial Monument in […]

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9 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Woman wishes to acknowledge kindness after tragic loss

DEAR ABBY: Four months ago, my 15-year-old oldest child was killed in a car accident. It has been really hard. My husband and I are doing our best to take care of our younger children and put our lives back together.   One thing I don’t know what to do about is all the mail […]

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14 h. ago This $11 million mansion has one of Ontario's largest backyard pools

If you've ever dreamed of living somewhere your backyard looks less like "suburbia" and more like a five-star Caribbean resort, 59 Macamo Crt. in Vaughan is basically the real estate equivalent of a mic drop.Set on a gated 1.11-acre ravine lot, this estate is about as subtle as a gold-plated yacht.The heated driveway says "shovelling is for peasants," the cathedral-high ceilings scream opulence, and the solid concrete block construction makes it feel like it could survive a zombie apocalypse — if zombies were even allowed past the gate.The living room. Inside, you get over 11,000 square feet of living space — enough room for your family, your in-laws, your friends, and the entire cast of a reality TV pilot.The family room. The main floor is open-concept with all the living areas flowing from one room to the next.The primary bedroom. Upstairs, the six bedrooms and eight bathrooms are all styled like luxury hotel suites, complete...

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15 h. ago U.S. tourist gives Toronto rave review and here's what they loved

When you're caught up in the grind of everyday life, it's easy to forget how great Toronto really is, but sometimes, all it takes is a fresh perspective to fall back in love with the place we call home. Last year, over 26.5 million visitors made their way to Toronto, contributing a massive $8.8 billion in spending and leading to a total economic impact of $13 billion. However, beyond those impressive numbers, there are always personal stories — such as one recently shared to Reddit that reminds us locals why the city continues to draw so many people in. The post on the Toronto subreddit from an American visitor has gone viral, racking up over 1,500 upvotes and more than 200 comments. It comes from a Louisville, Kentucky resident who recently visited the city with their family. "I know there are several other threads in this Toronto subreddit from Americans who visit there and are impressed. So I hope you can a...

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15 h. ago Is Fraser Downs closure the death knell for Horse Racing in B.C.?

After the City of Surrey killed its lease agreement with Great Canadian Entertainment, Horse Racing looks to be dead in Cloverdale. Is Hastings Park next?

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19 h. ago Alberta family’s Caribbean ‘adventure of a lifetime’ could be grounded by Air Canada strike

The spent four years planning a Caribbean adventure of a lifetime, but an Alberta family could be left high and dry by a strike at Air Canada.

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21 h. ago ‘I have to do something’: Charleswood residents question safety of excavation next door

Charleswood resident says multi-unit development next door has put her yard — and her family’s safety — at risk.

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22 h. ago Former Calgary councillor rewarded costs in court battle with development family

"Mr. Terrigno has not been successful in establishing egregious conduct on the part of Ms. Farrell," the judge wrote.

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23 h. ago Air Canada disrupts Calgary woman's hopes of visiting ill father

Air Canada said it was unable to re-book flights on another airline for Barbara Gritti, but the family says multiple flights were available

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25 h. ago Spirit Halloween already opening stores in Ontario in the middle of summer

It might only be mid-August, but it seems Halloween fanatics in Ontario are already gearing up for the spooky season. Although the autumn holiday is still 77 days away, American retailer Spirit Halloween has prematurely begun opening stores across the province, which, depending on where you fall on the Halloween-loving spectrum, could be considered either exciting or early to a fault. As expected, the early rollout already sparked elation (and an equal amount of confusion), with costume planning apparently well underway for a large portion of shoppers.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Spirit Halloween (@spirithalloween)As of Aug. 15, locations now open include Spirit Halloween on King Street and in North York, Erin Mills, Bramalea City, Stoney Creek, Upper James, and Niagara Falls.More stores are expected to open later this month in areas like St Clair A...

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25 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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25 h. ago City of Vancouver to move temporary memorial for Lapu Lapu victims to cemetery

Mourners have placed flowers, signs and other materials near 43rd Avenue and Fraser Street since the April 26 incident that killed 11 people.

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27 h. ago Chinese LNG Buyers Snap Up Imports as Prices Fall to Refill Storage

China’s liquefied natural gas buyers are boosting imports as falling prices and the need to replenish inventories end months of sluggish deliveries.

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27 h. ago Court to hear from family, community of victim of Winnipeg serial killer

The parents of a First Nations woman who died at the hands of a Winnipeg serial killer are set to give victim impact statements at a special court hearing today.

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