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Canadian Phil (Wizard) Kim is the sport's first Olympic champion - maybe the last

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August 11, 2024
Fossils suggest 'hobbits' roamed Indonesia 700,000 years ago
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Fossils suggest 'hobbits' roamed Indonesia 700,000 years ago

Twenty years ago on an Indonesian island, scientists discovered fossils of an early human species that stood at about 3 1/2 feet (1.07 metres) tall — earning them the nickname “hobbits.”

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August 11, 2024
BE A HERO. GO VISIT HAWAII
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BE A HERO. GO VISIT HAWAII

A year after Maui's fires, tourists are wanted but wary

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August 11, 2024
Houston, Boeing has a problem
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Houston, Boeing has a problem

Issues with Starliner spacecraft may open door for rival SpaceX to come to the rescue

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August 11, 2024
It's only natural
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It's only natural

Torontonians keen on greenery and wildlife know about the Leslie Street Spit, and it's only likely to grow more treasured. A first-person view from a lover of the outdoors

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August 11, 2024
This old, grimy bar is a mainstay on King West
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This old, grimy bar is a mainstay on King West

The tavern has evolved over the decades but one tendril of its past still fascinates: the rumour of a secret tunnel under the bar

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August 11, 2024
'Wok With Yan' star is back after three decades
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'Wok With Yan' star is back after three decades

Beloved TV chef taught an entire generation about Cantonese cooking with his signature humour and aprons adorned with wok-related puns

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August 11, 2024
Debby exits, leaving devastation behind
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Debby exits, leaving devastation behind

Some flood warnings, power outages remain as recovery efforts get underway in several states

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August 11, 2024
First-timer beats pro eaters to win world poutine title
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First-timer beats pro eaters to win world poutine title

T.O. charity event attracts hundreds and raises $100,000

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August 11, 2024
Quebec recovers after historic rain, outages
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Quebec recovers after historic rain, outages

Storm's remnants washed out roads, flooded basements

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August 11, 2024
Besties, blue skies and a dream
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Besties, blue skies and a dream

Mary got what she wanted for her 80th birthday - to jump out of a plane with her best friend

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August 11, 2024
Public gets credit for Whitby hospital plan
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Public gets credit for Whitby hospital plan

Ford announces funding after being pressured by creative lobbying from town's mayor

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August 11, 2024
Russia tightens security in Kursk
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Russia tightens security in Kursk

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces are pushing war into 'aggressor's territory'

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August 11, 2024
At least 80 dead in Israeli airstrike
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At least 80 dead in Israeli airstrike

Military claims it struck Hamas centre, but Palestinians say school was sheltering the displaced

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August 11, 2024
Can Liberals take credit for easing inflation?
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Can Liberals take credit for easing inflation?

Economic experts say global factors created the crisis and are now helping to solve it

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August 11, 2024
Disqualified Afghan refugee deserves praise
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Disqualified Afghan refugee deserves praise

If Manizha Talash was at home, the Taliban would probably stone her.

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August 11, 2024
Vincent's gold keeps Canadian tradition alive at the Olympics
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Vincent's gold keeps Canadian tradition alive at the Olympics

'We've won medals in this sport for a very long time,' Mississauga paddler says after 200-metre sprint win

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August 11, 2024
American idol gets best of Taylor
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American idol gets best of Taylor

U.S. veteran Maroulis denies Canadian medal

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August 10, 2024
Reds create cap space with trade
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Reds create cap space with trade

Toronto FC made a move Friday to clear salary cap room for the future, but it came at a cost and with an unlikely partner.

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August 10, 2024
Canadian duo sprint to bronze
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Canadian duo sprint to bronze

Everybody into the Olympics-best boat.

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August 10, 2024
Front office has a roster full of question marks
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Front office has a roster full of question marks

When Mark Shapiro was asked what the Blue Jays hope to gain from the final eight weeks of a failed season, he had an interesting response: “Getting a grip on our veteran players and what to expect from them next year.”

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August 10, 2024
Bright lights, big swings and (a little) bad blood
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Bright lights, big swings and (a little) bad blood

The sand shifted beneath their bare feet. And then shifted again. And then shifted again.

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August 10, 2024
Euphoria and heartbreak
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Euphoria and heartbreak

A relay team delivers an unexpected golden moment, and a favourite falters in the shot put

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August 10, 2024
Exploring Europe's High Arctic Wilderness
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Exploring Europe's High Arctic Wilderness

On any expedition cruise, a visit to “the bridge” — the nerve centre of the ship — is a highlight. On this command deck, you can talk with the hardworking mariners navigating some of the world’s wildest waters, while taking in 270-degree views off the bow, the horizon stretching on forever.

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August 10, 2024
As India grows older, a secret shame emerges
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As India grows older, a secret shame emerges

They were found in gutters, on streets, in bushes. They were boarded on trains, deserted in hospitals, dumped at temples. They were sent away for being sick or outliving pay-cheques or simply growing too old.

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August 10, 2024
A botanical fluke or a climate omen?
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A botanical fluke or a climate omen?

Seoul's celebrity banana tree sign of agricultural changes

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August 10, 2024
The 'nuclear winter' scenario
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The 'nuclear winter' scenario

At least 95% of Canada's population would starve

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August 10, 2024
Sinwar brings a cunning, brutal past
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Sinwar brings a cunning, brutal past

'There was talk of how he was not a threat...I tried to tell them they were wrong'

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August 10, 2024
His design for living
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His design for living

He's helped Martin Scorsese, David Lynch and Paul Thomas Anderson make masterpieces. Now Jack Fisk is getting his due in TIFF retrospective

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August 10, 2024
FACING THE MUSIC
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FACING THE MUSIC

After 75 years, one of Toronto's most important outlets for jazz might soon be silenced. Is help on the way?

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August 10, 2024