17 h. ago More witnesses take the stand in assault trial for former Christian academy director

The trial for the former director of what was previously known as Legacy Christian Academy continues for a second day with three more witnesses taking the stand.

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43 h. ago Former Christian academy director denies assault allegations in court

The trial for the former director of what was previously known as Legacy Christian Academy has picked up where it left off in June 2024.

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4 d. ago Toronto Comicon is back this week and here's everything you can expect

Get your best cosplay ready, Toronto, because Comicon 2025 is right around the corner.Toronto's ultimate celebration of fan culture, from TV to comics and everything in between, returns for another epic year on March 14, bringing some exciting stars, original art and exciting events together all under one roof.Organized by Fan Expo, the largest comic con producer in the entire world, Toronto's event is just one in a series of conventions that take place across North America. I may be biased, but I'd say Toronto's is the best.The festival takes place from March 14 to 16 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, bringing fans, cosplayers and personalities to the heart of the city to celebrate everything delightfully nerdy.Here's what you can expect to see and do at Toronto Comicon 2025.EventsThe convention is comprised of almost too many different events to list, from panels and meet-and-greets to meet-ups and competitions, but a few stand out as can't-miss opportunities.It goes without...

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6 d. ago ’WE STAND WITH CANADA’: Americans who live here show solidarity amid Trump’s threats

Kimberly Waletich isn’t Canadian. But when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called on fellow citizens to “proudly wave our flag” on national flag day last month, she hung the Maple Leaf outside her Ottawa home in a show of solidarity as Canada’s economy and sovereignty faced an existential threat from her own country. “We put out […]

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7 d. ago $5 million Toronto home with picture perfect backyard is like a summer dream

"Dreaming of summer?" starts the listing for 80 Mathersfield Dr. and, of course, we are! Have you been outside lately? It's terrible. But if the perpetually grey weather outside didn't have us dreaming of wearing shorts and sandals already, one look at the backyard of this Rosedale home has us wishing it were July right now. 80 Mathersfield Dr. is a stunning three bedroom, six bathroom home tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, which used to be where The Pop Shoppe bottling factory used to stand, according to realtor Gillian Oxley. The living room with a wood burning fireplace. The home, which was purchased back in 2018, underwent a massive back-to-the-studs renovation and the 4,600-square-foot house transformed from builder basic to chic luxury home. The family room with a gas fireplace. Every inch of this home has little surprises that make the living experience just that much better. The primary ensuite bathroom. For e...

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8 d. ago Craft wineries support Premier Ford removing U.S. products from LCBO shelves

Wave goodbye to California wine. The advocacy group for craft wineries across the province said Tuesday it is backing Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s immediate response to tariffs imposed on Canadian goods. “We stand with the Premier in his move to remove U.S. brands from the LCBO,” Michelle Wasylyshen, president and CEO of Ontario Craft Wineries, […]

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9 d. ago A judge repeatedly warned defence lawyers about running afoul of rape shield laws during an Edmonton sex assault trial. Their client was acquitted

A legal scholar says she is “shocked” after reviewing an Edmonton sexual assault case in which the alleged victim underwent three days of questioning by a team of defence lawyers, one of whom described the law protecting complainants from probing questions about their sexual history as “technicalities.” In January, Farhan Hussen Ahmed was found not […]

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2 w. ago THEON’s strong presence at the international exhibition IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi, presenting its new A.R.M.E.D. ecosystem of Augmented Reality devices for the “Soldier of the Future”

Press Release Bloomberg (THEON:NA) / Reuters (THEON.AS)   25th February 2025. THEON‘s participation in the IDEX-NAVDEX 2025 (International Defense Equipment Exhibition) held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on 17-21 February 2025, was completed with a strong presence. At THEON’s stand at IDEX-NAVDEX 2025, which is characterized as one of the largest international exhibitions in the […]

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2 w. ago 'A very sad day for Ukrainians': Calgarians stand with Ukraine on somber third anniversary of invasion

'We are grateful to the Canadian government and ordinary Canadians for their unwavering support and assistance in this struggle ... We honour those Canadian citizens who have given their lives for the peace and freedom of Ukraine'

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2 w. ago ‘I felt trapped’: Woman tells court Toronto city councillor forced himself on her

Michael Thompson's sexual assault trial resumed Friday and heard from a third woman who alleged Thompson woke her in the middle of the night and sexually assaulted her.

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3 w. ago A$AP Rocky dives into Rihanna’s arms after not guilty verdict in assault trial

'Thank y'all for saving my life,' ASAP Rocky told the jurors as they left the courtroom after sparing him a prison sentence where he could have faced up to 24 years in prison.

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