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WHO takes steps to better prepare for pandemics

Refusal to share technology nixes bigger treaty plan

The darkness in Munro's work made her great

The late author skilfully excavated the slimier recesses of the human heart and reminded us to remain curious about ourselves

'WE LOVE A PARADE'

As Toronto prepares for Pride, Drag Race' superstar Jimbo revels in the joy and freedom of the city's annual majestic event

Spacious, airy and steps from nature

Townhome with back patio sits in quiet Don Mills enclave near plenty of parks, woods and trails

Facebook's feed revamped to fend off TikTok

Shift showing signs of success and platform is growing in Canada, U.S. after years of stagnation

Homeowners UNDER THREAT

Ontario promised to protect consumers from predatory liens on their houses. Then homeowners like the Bartons got sued

Meet the Four Horsemen of return-to-office mandates

The federal government’s recent decision to mandate a three-day return to office for its employees without any union consultation ushers in a significant challenge.

'Unique challenges' cause setback

A woman who received a pig kidney transplant is back on dialysis because surgeons had to remove the gradually failing organ after just 47 days.

Both sides exchange POWs

Swap of 75 people first one in 3 months; bodies of the fallen are also traded

Trump team says $52M raised in day

Biden blasts convicted felon predecessor's claims that justice system was 'rigged' against him

Serial killer dies after prison assault

After ll days on life-support, Pickton succumbs to injuries

Toronto drivers hit hardest by car theft

Canada is 'in a crisis' amid booming market for stolen vehicles overseas, industry experts say

'I stick with what I said'

Ford unrepentant after furor over remarks linking shooting at Jewish school to immigrants

A growing fight against lawn enforcement

Proponents of naturalized gardens fear a shift away from a seminal ruling that protected green areas

'I take responsibility for my weakness'

Man apologizes for killing mom at sentencing hearing

Judith Wahl remembered as 'a trailblazer'

Leader of the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly was a champion for the rights of older Canadians

Memorial wall to now honour officers who died by suicide

There is a new addition to the memorial honour wall at Toronto police headquarters that will pay tribute to members of the service who die by suicide after experiencing trauma brought on by their work.

Ford's thirst for power hurts taxpayers

The trouble with Doug Ford’s latest boondoggle over beer is that it amounts to double jeopardy.

Reported hate crimes reach a 10-year high

Antisemitic acts accounted for more than a third

Biden urges Hamas to take Israeli deal

Three-phase proposal would begin with six-week ceasefire, release of certain hostages

Review backs TMU law students

Judge says pro-Palestinian open letter was 'flawed,' but didn't breach university's conduct code

McIlroy enjoys full blast of Canadian game

Prior to Thursday morning, the last time Rory McIlroy played Hamilton Golf and Country Club’s back nine was in 2019 when he was cruising to his first RBC Canadian Open title.

A good week for dishing with authors

So many authors! All the time.

'I try my best to keep it REAL'

With sass and swagger to burn, singer-songwriter Ruby Waters unleashes her first full-length album

If Tik Tok is a threat, so are other platforms

TikTok, the short-video social media app, poses no ordinary danger to Canadians.

WNBA in Toronto may be a slam dunk

People have been trying for years to bring a team north

Big Six see wave of 'payment shocks'

Lenders are putting aside more money to cover bad loans, this week's earnings reports reveal

Minister frustrated by opposition from top groups

Federal Health Minister Mark Holland says it’s “deeply disappointing” that Canada’s top dental groups won’t put their full weight behind the Liberal government’s dental care plan, telling the Star he doesn’t “even know what their issues are anymore.”

Government endorses Palestinian state recognition, sends to parliament for OK

Slovenia’s government on Thursday endorsed a motion to recognize a Palestinian state and asked the parliament to do the same.

Court finds pro-democracy activists guilty

14 accused were among 47 charged with trying to topple government