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Storm clouds still heavy around Liberals
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Storm clouds still heavy around Liberals

All eyes will be on Trudeau this week as cabinet meets for annual retreat in Halifax

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4 mins  |
August 25, 2024
Convenience comes at a cost
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Convenience comes at a cost

Experts fear alcohol at corner stores may spike health and social harms, urge province to prepare

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10 mins  |
August 25, 2024
Did Children's Aid drop ball on Neveah?
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Did Children's Aid drop ball on Neveah?

The girl found dead in a dumpster had formerly been in society care in both Toronto and York Region

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4 mins  |
August 25, 2024
Etobicoke murder suspect still loose, as neighbours mourn his two relatives
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Etobicoke murder suspect still loose, as neighbours mourn his two relatives

Toronto police are still searching for a 33-year-old man considered to be dangerous after two of his female relatives were found dead in an Etobicoke home Friday afternoon.

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3 mins  |
August 25, 2024
Normalcy just what the Dems ordered
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Normalcy just what the Dems ordered

After Republicans leaned way into weird, Harris team bets that ordinary is better path

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4 mins  |
August 25, 2024
Political apathy on the rise in Canada
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Political apathy on the rise in Canada

Poll sheds light on waning faith in democracy and a growing dissatisfaction with the government

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6 mins  |
August 25, 2024
Want to build housing? Liberals have a deal for you
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Want to build housing? Liberals have a deal for you

Federal properties will be leased out to free up land for affordable homes

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August 25, 2024
Labour board orders end to rail stoppages
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Labour board orders end to rail stoppages

Teamsters will comply, but vow to appeal decision

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3 mins  |
August 25, 2024
So what's all the fuss about, really?
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So what's all the fuss about, really?

Gauff is back in New York to defend Grand Slam, still trying to get her head around being a star

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3 mins  |
August 24, 2024
Rein check at Woodbine
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Rein check at Woodbine

Caitlinhergrtness surges past favourite to win race postponed by storm

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3 mins  |
August 24, 2024
Guerrero might be back at third for the long haul
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Guerrero might be back at third for the long haul

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was back at his preferred position this week and how often he plays there will have a major impact on the Blue Jays’ plans for this upcoming offseason.

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August 24, 2024
THE END OF AN ERA
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THE END OF AN ERA

After serving as the heart of Ontario rugby for 58 years, Fletcher's Fields will be closing for good

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5 mins  |
August 24, 2024
Connecting with Hawaii's energy
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Connecting with Hawaii's energy

Like many visitors to Hawaii, I arrived in Oahu expecting fruity cocktails and colourful beach chairs. Instead, within 24 hours of arriving, I found myself knee-deep in a watery trench at an ancient kalo (taro) field, pulling out stubborn weeds with my bare hands.

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August 24, 2024
E. coli, diarrhea and dead fish
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E. coli, diarrhea and dead fish

The Seine wasn't alone: Many of Europe's rivers have a serious sewage problem

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7 mins  |
August 24, 2024
Can Kraft Heinz's ketchup tomatoes take the heat?
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Can Kraft Heinz's ketchup tomatoes take the heat?

Company's efforts to climate-proof its crops being tested by scorching California summer

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5 mins  |
August 24, 2024
Those who fled Putin caught in economic tug of war
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Those who fled Putin caught in economic tug of war

As Zelenskyy calls on Ukrainians to return home, those sheltering abroad face a tough choice

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5 mins  |
August 24, 2024
'A very great man'
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'A very great man'

When fascist leaders arose in Europe, the danger wasn't obvious to everyone. Even a formidable politician like Mackenzie King could see a pinch of Joan of Arc in the 'spiritualist' Adolf Hitler

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7 mins  |
August 24, 2024
A novel act of rebellion
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A novel act of rebellion

'Infinite Jest' grappled with decade's malaise

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August 24, 2024
A theatre blast from the past
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A theatre blast from the past

Mirvish puts 1990s blockbusters 'Mamma Mia!' and 'The Lion King’ back onstage

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4 mins  |
August 24, 2024
The war between irony and earnestness
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The war between irony and earnestness

The defining cultural divide of the decade played out in our movies, books and music

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August 24, 2024
Hunting for the perfect location
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Hunting for the perfect location

Couple wanted to be close to downtown, but not too close, and have easy access to nature

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August 24, 2024
Bleeding Red Ink
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Bleeding Red Ink

Ink & Water Tattoo was one of the biggest names in the business, but earlier this year it all fell apart. The inside story of how a small business dream turned into a nightmare

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9 mins  |
August 24, 2024
Mercer Canada president has a warning for all of us
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Mercer Canada president has a warning for all of us

Canadians 'haven't saved enough for retirement,' says president of financial consulting firm

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5 mins  |
August 24, 2024
Woman disappears down sinkhole
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Woman disappears down sinkhole

A woman from India disappeared in Malaysia’s capital Friday when pavement collapsed beneath her and she fell into a sinkhole where she may have been swept away by an underground water current, police said.

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August 24, 2024
The Invisible Girl
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The Invisible Girl

The discovery of her body shocked the city. How did Neveah wind up dead in a dumpster?

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August 24, 2024
American women believe it's 'our time' to lead country
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American women believe it's 'our time' to lead country

Harris's campaign seems to be shaking female voters out of political funk

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August 24, 2024
DNC has something to teach Trudeau
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DNC has something to teach Trudeau

It’s easy enough to forget, after four days inside the Democratic bubble, that many Americans still like Donald Trump. He may be an insurrectionist and a criminal fraud, but he is also still the man who received 74 million votes in 2020, the second most of any candidate in American history.

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August 24, 2024
U.S. bombs used in attacks on Russian soil
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U.S. bombs used in attacks on Russian soil

White House says Ukraine within limits in 'defensive' mission, as India's Modi makes visit to Kyiv

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August 24, 2024
Fat, salt, goo and grease
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Fat, salt, goo and grease

Let the debate begin on what should really be in the CNE food hall of fame

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4 mins  |
August 24, 2024
Relishing the return of Randy's
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Relishing the return of Randy's

Little Jamaica patty shop that closed in 2022 back under new management

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August 24, 2024