9 h. ago What the ‘most beautiful girl in the world’ looks like now at 24

Thylane Blondeau, who was dubbed the “most beautiful girl in the world” at just six years of age, showed up at Paris Fashion Week and is still stunning. The French model, now 24, showed up at the Miu Miu show on Monday during Paris Fashion Week and turned heads as she posed for cameras in […]

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34 h. ago Parker: Business has never been sweeter for Calgary chocolatier

Chef Kevin Conniff can be excused for cheering for the Yankees, as he was born in New York and took his two boys there to attend a game against Chicago this summer. But he married a Calgary girl — they moved here 18 years ago — and he has become a real asset to our […]

Economics

58 h. ago Taylor Swift’s ’The Official Release Party of a Show Girl’ tops box office

LOS ANGELES — This weekend’s box office belonged to two undeniable draws: Taylor Swift and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. It might have looked like a heavyweight matchup, but Swift’s devoted fanbase once again proved unstoppable with her film “The Official Release Party of a Show Girl,” which debuted at No. 1 with $33 million in […]

Culture

4 d. ago Suspect sketch released in Edmonton playground sexual assault of young girl

Police are looking for help identifying a youth believed to have sexually assaulted an eight-year-old girl at a park in the northside community of Lorelei this past July. 

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5 d. ago Haunting photos show the demolition of a landmark Toronto hospital

A beautiful structure that has served Toronto's health care needs for almost three-quarters of a century is being reduced to rubble, and haunting photos of the demolition at Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) document the final days of this impressive but ultimately doomed landmark.Following the completion of MGH's new Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre in early 2023, the facility is embarking on the next phase of a long-term plan to modernize and expand the complex.However, this next phase of the hospital's transformation will come at a significant cost to the area's architectural character.The old brick wings of MGH (formerly Toronto East General), including a grand structure along Coxwell Avenue, were officially closed back in March and are now in the process of being torn down as part of the hospital's long-term revitalization plan.Constructed in 1951, well after the Art Deco and Streamline Moderne periods, the building exhibits some impressive featu...

Science

6 d. ago Two women, teen girl tortured and killed by suspected Argentine drug gang

Two young women and a teen girl are dead in Argentina following what local police believe was a targeted killing by a drug gang that was streamed online. Investigators in the country say the victims’ bodies were found buried in a garden at a home on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. Brenda del Castillo and […]

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6 d. ago U.S. travel just got much more expensive for some Canadians thanks to new fee

For some people in Canada, travelling to the U.S. has become significantly more expensive as the new Visa Integrity Fee takes effect this month.On Oct. 1, the U.S. government introduced the Visa Integrity Fee, which affects non-citizens in Canada who require a visa to travel to the U.S. Under President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law. Non-immigrants travelling to the U.S. will have to pay a fee of US$250 or C$348.40. However, it's up to the Secretary of Homeland Security to determine the final amount.In July, we contacted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about the fee."President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill provides the necessary policies and resources to restore integrity in our nation's immigration system," a spokesperson stated in an email. "The Visa Integrity Fee requires cross-agency coordination before implementation."We have reached out to DHS to confirm the final amount.Permane...

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7 d. ago Creator calls AI actress Tilly Norwood ‘piece of art’ after backlash

Tilly Norwood -- a composite girl-next-door -- has already attracted attention from multiple talent agents

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8 d. ago Ottawa police ask for help as they try to locate missing teenager

The missing girl was last seen in the Kanata area on Thursday, Sept. 25.

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9 d. ago WARMINGTON: Tim Hortons manager fired, allegedly ordered $20K ‘girlfriend’ for brother

OPP are also investigating the allegation that a 17-year-old girl was offered an 'Indian' boyfriend to help him gain 'residency'

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9 d. ago The Bookless Club: Slow Movement an antidote to the frenetic pace of modern life

Funny what you remember. There was — maybe there still is — a store on the Ramblas in Barcelona, Spain, with a beautiful arched display window where there were sometimes artisans in the act of creation. One day, it was gloves being made by hand. Another day, someone was crafting intricate necklaces. I remember idling […]

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1 week ago Argentine victims of livestreamed murder laid to rest on eve of protest

BUENOS AIRES — Shocked and in tears, relatives on Friday laid to rest two women and a girl whose live-streamed torture and murder caused an outcry in Argentina, where activists are planning a weekend protest against femicide. The bodies of Morena Verdi and Brenda Del Castillo, cousins aged 20, and 15-year-old Lara Gutierrez were found […]

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1 week ago Beautiful homes star in support of Alberta Cancer Foundation Lottery

Truman Homes and Kimberley Homes offer grand prizes in support of Alberta's 17 cancer centres.

Science

1 week ago Livvy Dunne sweats it out watching beau pitch: ‘CAN’T BLAME A GIRL’

Just like how Blue Jays fans watched Thursday’s game on the edge of their seats (thanks, Jeff Hoffman, for loading up the bases in the ninth inning), Livvy Dunne was also sweating it out — literally — while watching the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Cincinnati Reds. The former LSU gymnast and SI Swimsuit model […]

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1 week ago Argentina in shock over Instagram murders of three women by suspected narcos

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The brutal torture and murder of two young women and a girl, broadcast live on Instagram, rocked Argentina on Thursday, where investigators suspect punishment killings by narco bosses. On Wednesday, the bodies of Morena Verri, 20, Brenda Del Castillo, 20, and Lara Morena Gutierrez, 15, were found at a property in […]

Sport

2 w. ago Could Superman save the world? Brandon Routh has beautiful ideas

The star of Superman Returns appeared at this year's Edmonton Expo

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2 w. ago Canadian Women & Sport Launches National “Get Girl Coached” Campaign to Keep Girls in the Game

Canada’s sport system is being challenged to listen to girls and create environments where every girl can benefit from the power of sport TORONTO — Half of Canadian girls aren’t participating in sport by the age of 17*, missing out on the health, confidence, and mental wellness benefits that sport provides. Today, Canadian Women […]

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2 w. ago French Château architecture meets modern luxury at this massive Oakville home

Real talk: Luxury doesn’t need to be subtle, especially when it comes to homeownership.I mean, who doesn’t want to live royally in a 5000 square foot French Château-inspired home, complete with tall columns, arched windows, and a glass double entry?The back view of 321 Morden Road.If that sounds like your cup of tea (and you have about $5 million to spend), then you should definitely check out this incredible Oakville home at 321 Morden Road.Maybe your mother used to tell you it’s what’s on the inside that counts, but this home proves a beautiful outside can lead to an equally beautiful interior.Peep the foyer light.Beyond the impressive exterior, you’ll discover a main floor boasting 23-foot ceilings, architectural lighting, and dramatic fixtures.The living room, great rooms, and office are awash with natural lighting thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, which makes working from home an absolute treat.The perfect room to wind down i...

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2 w. ago French Chateau architecture meets modern luxury at this massive Ontario home

Real talk: Luxury doesn't need to be subtle, especially when it comes to homeownership in Ontario.I mean, who doesn’t want to live royally in a 5000-square-foot French Château-inspired home, complete with tall columns, arched windows, and a glass double entry?The back view of 321 Morden Road.If that sounds like your cup of tea (and you have about $5 million to spend), then you should definitely check out this incredible Oakville home at 321 Morden Road.Maybe your mother used to tell you it's what's on the inside that counts, but this home proves a beautiful outside can lead to an equally beautiful interior.Peep the foyer light.Beyond the impressive exterior, you'll discover a main floor boasting 23-foot ceilings, architectural lighting, and dramatic fixtures.The living room, great rooms, and office are awash with natural lighting thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, which makes working from home an absolute treat.The perfect room to win...

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2 w. ago 'Like a sunflower': Calgary girl's memory lives on through birthday bash fundraiser

Through the Team Evelyn Foundation, the family has been working to ensure kids undergoing radiation treatment have access to a child life specialist, who help children cope with the stress of fighting cancer.

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