Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Back-to-School Week Brings Cooler Air, Sunshine and Periodic Showers Across Toronto
As families soak up the final moments of the Labour Day long weekend, a different kind of preparation is quietly unfolding across Toronto. Backpacks are being packed, uniforms laid out, lunch plans made and alarm clocks reset, all signalling that the new school year is ready to begin. Alongside the excitement and mild anxiety that…
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TTC Moves to Crack Down on Fossil Fuel Ads in Major Battle Against ‘Greenwashing’
Toronto Transit Commission Considers Tough New Advertising Rules The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is preparing to take a significantly stronger stance against fossil fuel advertising as part of an intensified effort to combat the practice known as “greenwashing.” A new staff report, set to be voted on by the TTC board next week, recommends sweeping…
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Powerful Wind Gusts Up to 90 km/h Prompt Special Weather Statement for Toronto
Environment Canada Issues Advisory as Strong Southwesterly Winds Approach the GTA Environment Canada has released a special weather statement for Toronto, warning residents and businesses to prepare for potentially hazardous wind conditions as gusts could reach speeds of 70 to 90 kilometres per hour. The advisory highlights concerns about the impact of strong southwesterly winds,…
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Canada Set to Host Brazil in High-Stakes Davis Cup Qualifying Tie This February
First-Round Clash Marks Crucial Early Test for Canada’s 2026 Campaign Canada will welcome Brazil to home soil in February for a pivotal first-round tie in the 2026 Davis Cup qualifiers, a matchup that could shape the trajectory of its international tennis campaign for the year ahead. The International Tennis Federation (ITF) confirmed the draw on…
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Shiffrin Dominates Again as Olympic Season Opens With Back-to-Back Slalom Triumphs
American superstar extends World Cup lead with commanding win in Austria Mikaela Shiffrin continues to set an extraordinary standard in women’s alpine skiing, opening the Olympic season with two consecutive slalom victories and reaffirming her status as the sport’s most consistent and dominant performer. On Sunday, the American icon delivered another clinical performance in the…
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Dallas Wings Secure Top Pick Again as WNBA Draft Lottery Signals New Era with Expansion Teams
Wings Strike Gold in Back-to-Back WNBA Draft Lotteries The Dallas Wings have once again emerged as the biggest winners of the WNBA Draft Lottery, securing the No. 1 overall pick for the second consecutive season and reinforcing their position as a franchise aggressively building toward sustained contention. The result, announced Sunday night, continues a remarkable…
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Montreal Carabins Clinch 60th Vanier Cup with Dominant Victory Over Saskatchewan Huskies
Carabins Deliver Championship Redemption on the National Stage In a powerful display of resilience and precision, the Montreal Carabins captured the 60th Vanier Cup with a decisive 30-16 victory over the hometown Saskatchewan Huskies on Saturday, sealing their second national championship in three years and reaffirming their status as one of U Sports football’s premier…
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Homan and Einarson Deliver Dominant Opening Statements at 2025 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials
Tournament Favourites Set the Tone in Halifax The 2025 Montana’s Canadian Curling Trials began in emphatic fashion Saturday in Halifax, as tournament favourites Rachel Homan and Kerri Einarson sent an unmistakable message to the rest of the field with commanding opening victories. With Olympic berths for the 2026 Winter Games in Milan and Cortina on…
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Homan and Einarson Dominate Opening Day as Canadian Olympic Curling Trials Begin in Halifax
Trial Favourites Make Immediate Statements on the Ice The 2025 Montana’s Canadian Curling Trials opened in emphatic fashion in Halifax on Saturday, as tournament favourites Rachel Homan and Kerri Einarson delivered commanding performances to set an early tone in the women’s competition. With both rinks showcasing precision, control, and championship composure, the opening draw offered…
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Danielle Smith’s Use of the Notwithstanding Clause Sparks Fierce Debate Over Trans Rights in Alberta
Introduction: A Controversial Legal Move With Deep Human Impact Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has ignited a national firestorm by invoking one of the most powerful and contentious tools in Canadian law — the notwithstanding clause — to ensure her government’s suite of legislation targeting transgender youth remains in force. Through the introduction of Bill 9,…
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