4 h. ago Can running speed up aging? Here’s what one doc has to say about it

A New York-based doctor is throwing cold water on the idea that running is healthy, suggesting the exercise can speed up the aging process. “Running feels great, that’s terrific, you get a high from it,” NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Gerald Imber said in a recent TikTok video that went viral, per the New York Post. […]

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11 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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19 h. ago This $3 million Toronto home from the 1960s is delightfully weird

Toronto real estate has no shortage of glassy new builds and cookie-cutter flips, but every so often, a house comes along that feels like it belongs in both an architectural magazine and a fever dream.Enter 38 Purdon Dr., a ravine-side 1960s modernist with cathedral ceilings, a sunroom bar that literally glows, and a backyard waterfall fed by rainwater.From the street, you know you're not in typical North York territory.The front entrance. The façade glows pink at night, with what can only be described as dinosaur-egg decals on its exterior. And the deeper you go, the stranger it gets.The living room. Originally designed by a local architect in the mid-'60s, the home was completely reimagined in 2002 and again in 2024, fusing mid-century bones with eclectic modern finishes.The dining room. The result? About 5,000 square feet spread across three and a half levels, with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, two kitchens, and four separate entrances.The foyer.&nb...

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21 h. ago Guerrero shows love to Toronto Blue Jays fans after Yankee playoff beatdown

The Toronto Blue Jays hadn't won a playoff game since 2016. That changed in emphatic fashion on Saturday at Rogers Centre.Toronto jumped out to an early 2-0 lead over the New York Yankees thanks to home runs from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Alejandro Kirk. They ended the contest with a commanding 10-1 win.There was a bit of drama for the Jays in the sixth inning, as New York loaded the bases with Aaron Judge at the plate when the score was 2-1. However, Kevin Gausman struck him out, and the Jays escaped the inning, only allowing one run.Blue Jays batters took over in the seventh and eighth innings, pounding in eight more runs en route to the victory.This win was a long time coming for this Blue Jays core, and specifically, Guerrero."Every time we come here, we do it for the fans," Guerrero told Sportsnet's Hazel Mae after the game."My first homer here at home, that feels amazing."The Montreal-born slugger got the party started during his first at-bat, smash...

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34 h. ago Opinion: Alberta’s new disability program strips support from those who need it most

I never thought I would have to keep justifying my existence to the government, but that’s exactly what it feels like in Alberta today. The United Conservative Party, under Danielle Smith’s leadership, is making harmful changes to the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) program. They want to replace it with the Alberta Disability […]

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35 h. ago Canadians are staying away. U.S. tourism states are feeling it

'There's no way that we're going to put any of our money into their economy'

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37 h. ago Opinion: Quebec's latest health reform risks leaving patients behind

With Bill 106, it feels like the most important voices have been ignored once again, writes Dr. Shaun Selcer.

Science

48 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

Politics

48 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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51 h. ago Tyrese Gibson booked into Georgia jail and released on bond following cruelty to animal charge

Tyrese Gibson was booked into a Georgia jail early Friday, a week after he failed to turn himself in following an arrest warrant for cruelty to animals, police said. Gibson was released the same day on a $20,000 bond, Fulton County Police Captain Nicole Dwyer said. He has still not turned his four Cane Corso […]

Economics

53 h. ago Keith Urban could score millions thanks to Nicole Kidman’s rumoured ‘cocaine clause’

Keith Urban may score a multi-million payday following his split from Nicole Kidman. According to Radar Online and news.com.au, the country music star and the Oscar-winning actress had a prenup that contains a rumoured “cocaine clause” that awards Urban nearly US$600,000 for every year he remained sober during their marriage. Kidman, 58, filed for divorce this […]

Society

57 h. ago A look inside new Toronto decor shop where elegance and sustainability meet

Who says luxury can’t be sustainable?Eden Smith Home has opened its doors at 1500 Islington Ave., creating a space that unites timeless design with mindful living. Every detail, from the furnishings to the textiles, reflects a philosophy of excellence, sophistication, and consciousness.Step inside and you’ll discover a curated collection that exudes beauty and craftsmanship, while supporting vibrant communities both locally and globally.The interior feels less like a store and more like a gallery — each piece thoughtfully chosen for its story and aesthetic. Here, sustainability isn’t an option; it’s the standard.If you've never been, there's no better time to visit than the present. Eden Smith Home is hosting a furniture sale with great discounts, making elegance and value more attainable. The sale is not only an invitation to shop but to join a community that values refined living with purpose.Here are five standou...

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57 h. ago The answer to the housing challenge? Building resilient communities

Nadi Group plans to build 200-home community in Huntsville, Ont. There’s a phrase he heard a long time ago that stuck with leading urban designer Emeka Nnadi and it goes something like this: The most sustainable building you will ever find is the one you didn’t need to build. Now the company he founded in […]

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3 d. ago First phase of ‘major advancement’ at St. Boniface Hospital now open

The hospital's president and CEO, Nicole Aminot, called the completion of the first phase a major milestone in St. Boniface's history.

Politics

3 d. ago Jose Bautista says loud Toronto Blue Jays crowds give team 'competitive advantage'

Few people know what it's like to play in front of a rowdy Toronto Blue Jays crowd better than Jose Bautista.The legendary Jays slugger joined First Up on TSN 1050 on Thursday to explain his thoughts on the typically raucous Toronto Blue Jays fanbase, and how that might factor into their playoff series getting underway this weekend."It's insane… just making the opposing players feel that animosity, right? It's going to be huge. It's going to be a great competitive advantage. And just everybody, not only in the stadium, but in the city and in the country, behind the players, you get a huge boost from it, because you feel that it's tangible, and it's a privilege for players to be in that position, and I think they know and realize that," Bautista told the hosts.Toronto will host Games 1 and 2 of the ALDS, waiting to find out the results of Thursday night's matchup between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees to see wh...

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3 d. ago Modern Toronto mansion that feels like art gallery costs a whopping $25 million

If you've ever wondered what it would be like to live in a high-design art gallery that also happens to be a house, one of Toronto's newest luxury listings might answer that for you.The 211 Dunvegan Rd. estate in the ritzy Forest Hill neighbourhood just hit the market for a casual $25,000,000, and it's the kind of place that makes you stop and stare.The façade alone makes a grand statement before even stepping inside. Defined by elongated horizontal brickwork and huge panes of glass, the design feels both sculptural and grounded — a deliberate effect, according to listing agents Adam Weiner and Michael Silverberg.The dramatic, sculptural staircase. "This is not merely the premier residence in Forest Hill," Silverberg told blogTO. "It stands among the most significant works of residential architecture in all of Toronto."The kitchen and family room. Even the doors are entirely unique to this property, with each door prin...

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3 d. ago Quebec man sentenced to 5 years for trying to overthrow Haitian government

MONTREAL — A Quebec man found guilty of attempting to foment an armed revolution to overthrow the government of Haiti has been sentenced to five years in prison. Gerald Nicolas was sentenced at the Quebec City courthouse by Superior Court Justice Louis Dionne. Nicolas was found guilty by a jury in March on all three […]

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4 d. ago Quebec man sentenced to five years for trying to overthrow Haitian government

Gérald Nicolas was sentenced at the Quebec City courthouse by Superior Court Justice Louis Dionne.

Politics

4 d. ago Edmonton Oilers trade for a goalie, but Stuart Skinner is still the man

“Connor is just the insurance policy and we feel those two are our best options and we’re going to go with that. Stuart Skinner is our starter and Calvin Pickard is our backup.”

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4 d. ago Paul Bakhmut: Let's bring transparency to Edmonton city hall

We asked Edmonton’s mayoral candidates to answer the question: “Why I should be mayor.”  When people ask why I’m running for mayor, my answer is simple: Trust. Right now, too much of city hall feels like a mystery. Taxes keep going up, but Edmontonians don’t know where the money goes. Construction seems to drag on […]

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