6 h. ago Canada's oldest annual fair is in Ontario but it's not the CNE

Friday marks the kickoff of this year's Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), thought of as the biggest, best and most legendary festival in all of Canada.While the annual 18-day event replete with classic midway rides, nostalgic carnival games and more ostentatious snacks than you could ever imagine does boast a long, rich history at a whopping 146 years old, it is not actually the oldest of its kind in the country.That title belongs to a far lesser-known fair well outside Toronto in historic Williamstown, Ontario.Just under four hours' drive from the big city, this quaint little town of less than 500 people is the sort of place one might simply pass by on the way to somewhere else.But, it is home to a handful of sites well worthy of visiting, especially for history buffs — including the eponymous grounds where the Williamstown Fair takes place each August.Founded all the way back in 1808 and brought to its current location i...

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16 h. ago Prosecutors clear Florida officer in violent arrest of Black man at traffic stop

The footage from a Feb. 19 arrest sparked outrage online, resulting in the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office launching an internal probe into the incident.

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21 h. ago Best soup and stew recipes: A roundup of our favourite comfort dishes

Looking for a tasty soup or stew recipe to cook for dinner or serve as an appetizer? Try one of these recipes.

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22 h. ago Cook This: 3 nourishing recipes from Eat to Love, including zucchini Parmesan egg muffins

Discover why celebrity clients such as Woody Harrelson call Vancouver-based chef Mikaela Reuben's plant-forward cooking 'one of a kind'

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24 h. ago Raymond J. de Souza: The Alaska summit could well be a big, beautiful Black Sea betrayal

Trump has long favoured a Ukrainian surrender. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejects that and, in any case, does not need the help of the United States to surrender to Russia

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26 h. ago Simply Delicious Recipe: Salmon with peaches, black bean and corn salsa

Follow along with Susan Hay and nutritionist Rose Reisman, as she prepares salmon with Ontario peaches, black bean, and corn salsa.

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34 h. ago Vehicle of interest photos released as OPP investigate fatal motorcycle crash

Police are attempting to identify a black Honda Civic or Accord seen nearby around the time of the July 6 motorcycle crash.

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42 h. ago Q and A: After a tough 2024, The Black Keys bounce back with No Rain, No Flowers

On No Rain, No Flowers, the title track of the Black Keys’ 12th studio record, vocalist Dan Auerbach sings, “There’s evil people in this world. Live long enough, and you will be burned.” For those familiar with the rock duo’s recent history, it may seem as if the song is addressing the much-publicized turmoil that […]

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45 h. ago Longhouses, feasts and salmon: What life was like in Cowichan village before the mansions, golf courses and warehouses moved in

Where now exists a golf course, industrial land and multi-million dollar mansions in Richmond, the Cowichan Nation once fished for salmon

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56 h. ago Trump announces Kennedy Center honorees and says he will host award ceremony

‘We ended the woke political programming,’ Trump bragged as he announced recipients including actor Sylvester Stallone, rock band Kiss and disco diva Gloria Gaynor

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57 h. ago Herbert Black fait un don de 6 M$ à l’Université de Sherbrooke

Le hockey sera de retour à l’Université de Sherbrooke grâce à l’implication de Serge Savard et à l’homme d’affaires Herbert Black.

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59 h. ago Wacky offerings at this year’s CNE sure to pique appetites of curious foodies

Psssssttt!  Do you know where somebody can get a Maki Sushi Corn Dog, a Kreamchi Korean Dumpling, deep fried frozen watermelon — and wash it down with buttered Root Beer? Well, of course, all will be on offer starting this Friday, as the Princes’ Gates swing wide open to usher in the 146th edition of […]

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61 h. ago Missing senior last seen in Kanata on Tuesday, Ottawa police say

The Ottawa Police Service has issued a missing person notice for 81-year-old Winston Reid, saying Wednesday that he last been seen a day earlier in the 600 block of Eagleson Road in Kanata. Reod was described as a Black man standing six feet one inch tall with a a large build, short salt-and-pepper hair and […]

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62 h. ago Appeals court lets the White House suspend or end billions in foreign aid

WASHINGTON — A divided panel of appeals court judges ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration can suspend or terminate billions of dollars of congressionally appropriated funding for foreign aid. Two of three judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit concluded that grant recipients challenging the freeze did not meet […]

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2 d. ago HILL and LI: Albertans simply want fair shake in the federation

In their current form, both the CPP and EI rely heavily on contributions from Albertans. Alberta’s withdrawal would necessitate fundamental changes to these programs...

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3 d. ago Shapiro declines comment on contract talks but says he wants to remain with Blue Jays

TORONTO — Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro declined to comment on contract extension talks Tuesday but said he wants to remain with the club and that team ownership has been “reciprocal in that desire.” Shapiro, who also serves as chief executive officer, is in the final year of his contract. “When I think about alternatives, […]

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3 d. ago A huge butter tart festival is taking over a beautiful Ontario town this month

Baked good lovers are in for a sweet treat this weekend as the Caledon Butter Tart Festival returns this month to the eponymous scenic Ontario town.This annual event is packed with all sorts of delicious desserts from local vendors, with a spotlight on the fan favourite: butter tarts.Festival-goers can expect to see an abundance of the gooey, flaky and oh-so-yummy pastries in every variety (of course), plus a marketplace with some 50 stalls to shop and savour all sorts of snacks, plus other goods and wares.The vendor list is quite robust this year, including beloved local spots like Wiishkobi Homebaked Goods, Gluten Free Girl, Delicious All Day Coffee — perfect to pair with your tarts — and many more.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Gottaluvbuttertarts (@gottaluvbuttertarts)Butter tart festivals always seem to create a huge buzz in Ontario, with n...

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4 d. ago First Canadian location of famous Thai iced tea chain is about to open Toronto

A company reputed as "Thailand's number one tea brand" is about to open its first-ever Canadian location in the heart of downtown Toronto.If you've never been to Thailand, or merely don't consider yourself a Thai tea connoisseur, then the name Cha Tra Mue could easily mean nothing to you. For scores of people in Thailand and beyond, though, it stirs up immediate recognition.Founded in 1945, Cha Tra Mue was among the first businesses to serve tea over ice from a small Bangkok tea shop, using teas imported from China.As years went on, Thai milk tea and Thai black tea, always served over ice, became one of the country's most popular beverages, and Cha Tra Mue began sourcing its teas from local growers, processing them at its very own plant, all the while cementing itself as a staple on the Thai tea landscape.Nowadays, 80 years later, the company not only sells tea and tea mixes by the canister — everything from Thai milk tea mix to green t...

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4 d. ago First Canadian location of famous Thai iced tea chain is about to open in Toronto

A company reputed as "Thailand's number one tea brand" is about to open its first-ever Canadian location in the heart of downtown Toronto.If you've never been to Thailand, or merely don't consider yourself a Thai tea connoisseur, then the name Cha Tra Mue could easily mean nothing to you. For scores of people in Thailand and beyond, though, it stirs up immediate recognition.Founded in 1945, Cha Tra Mue was among the first businesses to serve tea over ice from a small Bangkok tea shop, using teas imported from China.As years went on, Thai milk tea and Thai black tea, always served over ice, became one of the country's most popular beverages, and Cha Tra Mue began sourcing its teas from local growers, processing them at its very own plant, all the while cementing itself as a staple on the Thai tea landscape.Nowadays, 80 years later, the company not only sells tea and tea mixes by the canister — everything from Thai milk tea mix to green t...

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4 d. ago Calgary coffee costs: Are tariffs hitting your daily cup of joe?

What is affecting coffee prices and coffee bean sourcing

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