53 m. ago Newspapers are rescued from closure in Wyoming and South Dakota as buyers swoop in

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A dozen recently shuttered newspapers across Wyoming and South Dakota are set to publish again, after buyers stepped up within days to prevent the rural communities from becoming “news deserts” where little or no local media remains. The swift rescues stand out in an industry where roughly two and a […]

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1 hour ago «On soupçonne un homicide»: le corps et les ossements retrouvés à Trois

La Sûreté du Québec a identifié des restes humains découverts par un citoyen sur la rue de l’Aéroport, à Trois-Rivières, en mai dernier.

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1 hour ago WARMINGTON: As Toronto mourns murdered child, it’s clear justice elusive in many killings

There's only pain and the lasting looks on their faces which remind of the life that was stolen from them by people who rarely pay any price

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2 h. ago U.S. tourist shocked by Toronto traffic during visit and here's what they had to say

For those of us who live in Toronto, traffic is just a normal (albeit annoying) part of everyday life. However, one American tourist who recently visited the city described the congestion in Toronto as some of the "worst" gridlock they've seen anywhere, including major U.S. cities. The visitor detailed their experience with the city's gridlock in a Reddit thread, which quickly garnered a ton of reactions. "American visitor here. It's probably the worst I’ve seen anywhere including New York or D.C. or L.A. Or India," the Reddit user wrote of T.O.'s gridlock woes, asking how locals cope with the roads.They added that they were "literally now still stuck in it trying to leave and go home" at the time of writing the post, asserting that they came from a place of "no hate.""I'm genuinely curious, why is the traffic so bad? Too many cars, not enough highways? Misdesigned intersections? Or ...

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2 h. ago Calgary Transit calls new ticket validation process a success, many riders still unaware

"It'd be nice to have posters up at the train station, so we could see it," said transit user Kudrat Kour.

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2 h. ago Calgary Transit calls new ticket validation process a success, many riders remain unaware

"It'd be nice to have posters up at the train station, so we could see it," said transit user Kudrat Kour.

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2 h. ago ICBC must repay premiums for repossessed car but only in part

ICBC withheld location of plates needed to cancel insurance but ex-owner didn't get all premiums back because he didn't look hard enough to find them, B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal rules

Culture

3 h. ago London renters may find relief ahead as prices ease, perks grow

Rents in the city edged down in July – traditionally one of the busiest months in the rental market.

Economics

3 h. ago Locals, police searching remote Manitoba wilderness for Norwegian trekker

Manitoba RCMP say officers in Gillam were contacted on Friday after Steffen Skjottelvik failed to arrive in York Factory, 850 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg. 

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5 h. ago Un homme retrouvé sans vie sur le toit de l’Hôpital de la Cité

Une personne a été retrouvée sans vie mardi matin sur le toit de l’hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé à Laval.

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6 h. ago Norfolk County OPP reporting more thefts including an urn from cemeteries

Norfolk County OPP is reporting more thefts at local cemeteries.  Const. Andrew Gamble, Norfolk OPP’s community engagement officer, on Tuesday said items containing brass and bronze, including name plates and screws, have been stolen from cemeteries over the past week.  In one case, an urn was stolen, Gamble said.  “These acts are deeply concerning and cause […]

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7 h. ago There's a gigantic kite festival happening in Ontario this weekend

A free two-day event coming to scenic rural Ontario is melding classic festival offerings like food, vendors and live music with something you won't find anywhere else: a kite show featuring some of the largest and most unique kites — flown by some of the most talented professionals — in North America.For two days, the Hopeville Kite Festival will take over the skies of Grey County with a bedazzling array of colour and wonder, offering crowds the chance to watch professionals at work, all while enjoying some musical performances, indulging in some handheld eats, and shopping at some local stalls.Organizers are inviting all fliers, and even those who are not, to come out and join in on the fun at what is the largest annual event of its kind in Ontario. They're promising a weekend of great flights, with some special "mega-sized" kites serving as the stars of the show.Local entertainment group Lar...

Culture

18 h. ago Retrouver le goût de la cuisine locale et familiale québécoise

Plongée dans les ressources culinaires insoupçonnées de notre territoire.

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23 h. ago Heated discussion on Edmonton river valley redevelopment plan at city hall

Since 2005 the river valley has lost four per cent of its natural areas and the city as a whole has lost 11 per cent in the same time.

Sport

23 h. ago Uncertain travel plans leaving Saskatchewan passengers, businesses anxious

The impacts from the Air Canada strike are being felt by passengers and local businesses as a majority of flights remained cancelled.

Economics

23 h. ago Calgary Foundation hits $1 billion grant milestone, celebrates 70th year

For decades, the Calgary Foundation has partnered with organizations large and small to support local communities.

Economics

25 h. ago Oxford politicians seek dismantling of Thames Valley board: 'Too big'

“There should be a London board and an Oxford, Elgin and Middlesex board," said Zorra Township Mayor Marcus Ryan

Politics

25 h. ago 'Pretty remarkable:' U of C researchers unearth more of iconic slave

Ware rode north to what would become Alberta while herding 3,000 head of cattle from Montana in 1882, before settling in the Millarville-area home.

Culture

25 h. ago Up to 30 shots fired as London house, car sprayed with bullets

Neighbours on a northwest London street where a house and vehicle were riddled by bullets reported hearing up to 30 gunshots.

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26 h. ago L.L. Bean is about to open its first downtown Toronto store this month

L.L. Bean, the popular clothing and equipment retailer, is gearing up to debut its first downtown Toronto presence with a storefront that the company is calling its first location not just in the city centre, but in any "metropolitan downtown market" in the country.The brand, which has been around for a whopping 113 years, is mainly known for its basic but high-end outerwear and other apparel, along with accessories, camping gear and home goods — think the late Hudson's Bay meets Mountain Equipment Company (MEC), but American.Although it hails from Maine, L.L. Bean has been successful enough within Canada to gradually expand its offerings north of the border, with local outposts including Oakville — its first in Canada, launched in 2019 — Niagara Falls, Kingston and Barrie, Ontario.The retailer also has a new-ish Toronto store outside the city centre in CF Shops at Don Mills as of 2020, which...

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