2 h. 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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4 h. ago SEX FILES: The Bachelorette, ‘soft swinging,’ and what Taylor Frankie Paul got wrong about non

In 2022, Mormon mom influencer Taylor Frankie Paul made headlines after revealing that she and her ex-husband had been intimate with members of their close friend group. The messy fallout of Paul’s confession had the internet in a vice grip, spawning the hit Hulu series, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.   Now, her casting as […]

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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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5 h. ago Brian Minter: Planting spring bulbs? Try putting some in your lawn

Areas of your yard planted with ground covers are also excellent spots for bulbs

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8 h. ago TAIT: Students can work to limit the academic damage of possible teachers’ strike

A letter to all Alberta students: The calendar may say October, but for thousands of Alberta students, the air feels heavier than the autumn leaves falling to the ground. A teachers’ strike, perhaps as early as Monday, threatens not only classroom lessons but the heartbeat of daily life. School is more than math problems and […]

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10 h. ago Jamie Sarkonak: The criminals who get past Canadian visa screening with ease

A registered sex offender who impregnated his niece got a visitor's visa by not disclosing his criminal record. There are many such cases

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10 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Friends’ holiday card never includes wife in the address

DEAR ABBY: Every year like clockwork, we receive a holiday card from friends, which the wife addresses only to my husband. It is always a jolly card filled with their family adventures and achievements for the year, and it invariably leaves me wondering why she thinks it’s OK to leave me off the envelope. My […]

Society

16 h. ago All these TTC subway stations were once the 'end of the line'

A trip along either of Toronto's two subway lines in the present day is plenty of time to catch up on work, consume an entire podcast, or maybe just sit and disassociate between the omnipresent obligations of everyday life. But this wasn't always the case, and, for previous generations, that "end of the line" announcement used to come a whole lot faster.Let's look back at some of the TTC subway stations that were once the last stops on their routes.Line 1 Yonge–University1954: Eglinton, Union Toronto's — and Canada's — first subway line opened Mar. 30, 1954, with an initial 7.4-kilometre route connecting Union Station in the south with Eglinton Station in the north. It was shiny and new, but it had a long way to go.1963: Eglinton, St. GeorgeThe Yonge Line became the Yonge-University Line in 1963 when the route was extended north from the original southern terminus of Union up to a new terminal station at St. George via Univer...

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16 h. ago You can get discounts to 82 different places in Ontario with your Presto card

If you already have a Presto card, you might not know that, besides getting you across the city, it can actually unlock some pretty impressive perks and discounts on attractions, restaurants, and events happening all across Ontario. While some Presto discounts are available year-round, others are available for a limited time only. To get your discount, all you have to do is use a special discount code at checkout for online purchases or show your physical Presto card or digital version in person. Here are just a few examples out of the 82 places you get a discount in Ontario just by flashing your Presto card this fall. Attractions Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) If you're looking for indoor attractions to visit as the weather cools up, you can visit the AGO and use the promo code AGOPRESTO online to get 15 per cent off an AGO Annual Pass. This offer is only valid until Oct. 31.Canadian Automotive Museum Located in Oshawa, this museum is ...

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20 h. ago Calgary Wild FC play with purpose, fall to AFC Toronto as breast cancer awareness takes centre stage

Northern Super League squads suit up at McMahon Stadium in support of the Canadian Cancer Society to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Science

21 h. ago Sisters in Spirit pay tribute to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

At the corner of 3rd Street and 8th Avenue in downtown Calgary, a group of men and women gathered on Saturday morning. Many greeted each other with warm hugs and embraces, lighthearted quips and chatter only possible among those who consider each other old friends. But the air felt heavy and the clouds hung grey […]

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27 h. ago Q+A: Mike Lumley retiring as Western Mustangs men's baseball coach

Mike Lumley has been the manager of the Western University men’s baseball team since its inception in 2001.

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28 h. ago Sean ’Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers plan to appeal criminal conviction

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ life of luxury atop the hip-hop world vanished with his criminal conviction. He now faces the grim prospect of more years behind bars as his attorneys make plans to appeal. Combs’ carefully cultivated reputation as an affable celebrity entrepreneur, A-list party host and reality TV star came crashing down Friday. The Grammy-winning […]

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29 h. ago CRIME HUNTER: End of the line for monstrous Caribbean serial killer

Caribbean serial killer Kathron "Cuchi" Fortune has been convicted of six murders and assassinations

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29 h. ago Anthony Gismondi: How wineries are forced to adapt to climate change

Many growers struggling to survive in a very different world, where climate change has upended everything they knew to be true about growing grapes and making wine

Society

30 h. ago Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills. But the Canadian tech sector typically sees a lot of migration to the U.S. among high-skill employees — and […]

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31 h. ago Le nouveau Taylor Swift affole les compteurs malgré des avis divisés

«The Life of a Showgirl», dévoilé vendredi, a déjà battu des records sur les plateformes de diffusion en continu.

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34 h. ago ‘Massive lift’: Toronto businesses, industry groups welcome Blue Jays playoff boost

TORONTO — As the Toronto Blue Jays prepare to host the New York Yankees in the first game of the American League Division Series on Saturday, local businesses and industry groups say they welcome the expected boost in tourism and consumer spending amid a tough year for the Canadian economy. The first-ever playoff meeting between […]

Economics

34 h. ago Terry Glavin: October 7 — the day that forever changed the Middle East

Israel has largely laid waste to its enemies, but has also been forced to accept the possibility of Palestinian statehood

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34 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Woman’s course language doesn’t sit well with longtime friend

DEAR ABBY: When my lifelong friend “Cheryl” and I would talk once a week to catch up with each other’s lives, she’d describe her other friends’ woes in a really animated way, including a loud voice and extremely vulgar words about those friends. She even talked about her recently departed mother this way. Her mother […]

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