4 h. ago Israel warns ‘Tehran will burn’ as Iran fires missiles after Israeli strike

Iran retaliated to Israeli strikes by firing waves of ballistic missiles into the country, where explosions lit the night skies over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and shook buildings.

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4 h. ago Israel warns ‘Tehran will burn’ as Iran fires missiles after Israeli strikes

Iran retaliated to Israeli strikes by firing waves of ballistic missiles into the country, where explosions lit the night skies over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and shook buildings.

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8 h. ago Iran Fires Hundreds of Missiles at Israel as Conflict Escalates

Iran fired hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel in response to an unprecedented attack on its nuclear facilities, escalating a conflict between sworn enemies that threatens to engulf the oil-rich Middle East.

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14 h. ago Ontario home that looks like a resort just dropped asking price by almost $3 million

If you've ever dreamed of living like you're in an all-inclusive resort—but without the other people and screaming kids—this might be your moment.One of Mississauga's most opulent waterfront properties, 872 Whittier Cres., otherwise known as Ville Vue Estate, has taken a dramatic plunge in price, dropping nearly $3 million since it first hit the market in 2023.Originally listed for a cool $15,999,900, this over-the-top luxury mansion is now asking $13,000,000.The view of Lake Ontario. Sure, it still isn't exactly a bargain bin find, but hey, that's still a $3 million discount.The pool. Anchored on a double lot with more than half an acre of riparian shoreline, Ville Vue looks like a resort and has one of the widest waterfront lots in all of Mississauga. A view of the backyard. With uninterrupted skyline views of Toronto, a rooftop driving range (yes, really), and cascading limestone terraces that lead to a heate...

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14 h. ago The history behind Toronto’s own version of the 'Stonewall' event

It’s been over 50 years since the events of the Brunswick Four, when Toronto police brutally assaulted a group of lesbians for singing a parody at the city's Brunswick House pub. While some academics have likened this moment to Canada's "Stonewall" — as this was one of the first major gay or lesbian topics that received extensive press coverage in Canada — the Brunswick Four have only in recent years begun to receive the acknowledgement they deserve.  The event also helped popularized the term "dyke," a word now used for Dyke Marches, Dykes on Bike and other initiatives internationally."Honestly, they all seem to have just forgot about it," says Adrienne Rosen, the only member of the Brunswick Four who was wrongfully convicted. Rosen, along with Lamar Van Dyke and Pat Murphy (now deceased) were arrested.  "Outside of a few [in the community], the gay movement never rea...

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18 h. ago Police seek public’s help finding suspects in Richmond Row carjacking

Police have obtained arrest warrants for three suspects in a Richmond Row carjacking, and on Friday were asking for the public's help locating them.

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20 h. ago Squamish reports progress in fire fight, as northeast B.C. hopes for rain

Squamish Mayor Armand Hurford said rain on Thursday night had prompted celebrations on the streets.

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20 h. ago REVIEW: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ serves up life lessons and eye

There are lessons to be learned in “How to Train Your Dragon,” which tells the story of a weak and skinny teenage Viking who defies his dragon hunter father to, as the title spells out, domesticate a fire-breathing mythological beast. Lessons about generational discord, about demonizing the other – here, one of a different species, […]

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21 h. ago Canadian and U.S. stocks down after Israeli attacks on Iran, price of oil jumps

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed down along with U.S. markets Friday as investors turned cautious following Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear and military targets. The attacks, which prompted Iran to fire missiles at Israel in retaliation, raised fears the conflict could escalate further and led to a spike in the price of oil. […]

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21 h. ago Iran Responds to Crippling Israeli Attack With Missile Salvo

Iran fired hundreds of missiles in retaliation for Israel’s airstrikes that targeted Tehran’s military and nuclear infrastructure, broadening a conflict that threatens to engulf the region and roil global markets.

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21 h. ago ‘Fire everywhere’: Squamish wildfire burns within 40 feet of home

Homeowner Gavin Singh said they woke up and saw 'fire everywhere' as the Dryden Creek wildfire came dangerously close to the property.

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22 h. ago U.S. weather presenter’s coverage of Canadian wildfires has intensified

This year's fire season — the second worst since the 2023 wildfire season — has seen wildfires consume 3.7 million hectares, six times the area of Prince Edward Island.

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22 h. ago New Israeli strikes target Isfahan nuclear facility as Iran fires ballistic missiles in return

The strike on Isfahan follows Israel’s massive overnight sorties targeting Iranian military leaders and its nuclear program, including Iran’s main enrichment facility at Natanz

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25 h. ago Adobe slips after sales outlook fails to convince AI skeptics

Adobe’s family of AI models, called Firefly, has been used to generate more than 24 billion pieces of content

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25 h. ago Firefighters rescue driver after asphalt truck crashes on Hwy 416

One man was injured followed a semi-trailer crash on Highway 416 near Hunt Club Road Friday morning. Provncial police called fire services shortly after 3 a.m. reporting the truck had rolled into the media. Firefighters confirmed a tractor-trailer carrying a full load of hot asphalt had flipped onto its side with the driver still inside. […]

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26 h. ago Police find meth, cash during arrest of wanted Dauphin man: RCMP

A Dauphin man who was arrested on an outstanding warrant is in hot water after RCMP say they found meth and a large quantity of cash after taking him into custody Thursday.

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30 h. ago The Florida Pension Fund Managers Who’ve Beaten the S&P 500 Over 50 Years

Bowen, Hanes & Co., which oversees the pensions of Tampa police and firefighters, outdid the index by an annualized 2 percentage points with the equity portion of its portfolio.

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35 h. ago Greece’s IPTO Seeks Pay for Delays to €1.9 Billion Subsea Cable

Greek grid operator IPTO SA is seeking compensation for delays to getting licenses for seabed surveys that are needed to complete what’s set to be one of the world’s largest power links.

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41 h. ago J.J. Spaun leads U.S. Open at Oakmont on a wild day of great shots and shockers

OAKMONT, Pa. — J.J. Spaun played a surprisingly steady hand Thursday among a wild mix of rare shots and some shockers at Oakmont, playing bogey-free on America’s toughest course for a 4-under 66 and a one-shot lead in the U.S. Open. Patrick Reed made an albatross — only the fourth in the U.S. Open since […]

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41 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Durham Region man arrested at airport, charged with child abduction

A 48-year-old man from Durham Region has been charged with child abduction after being arrested at Pearson International Airport. Toronto Police said the accused travelled with his three-year-old son to Delhi, India, in July 2024 and had a court-ordered return date of Aug. 8, 2024, but they allegedly failed to return. Police said arrangements were […]

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