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Wennberg Completes Three-Point Night With Overtime Winner as Sharks Rally Past Maple Leafs 3–2
Introduction The Toronto Maple Leafs found themselves on the wrong side of a determined comeback on Thursday night, falling 3–2 in overtime to the San Jose Sharks at Scotiabank Arena. Despite holding a two-goal advantage midway through the contest, Toronto watched its lead evaporate as San Jose mounted a persistent push, capped by Alexander Wennberg’s…
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Conservative MP Michael Ma Defects to Liberals, Bringing Carney Government Within One Seat of Majority
A Major Political Shift Reshapes the Balance of Power in Ottawa In a move that has sent shockwaves through Parliament Hill and significantly altered the federal political landscape, Conservative MP Michael Ma has crossed the floor to join the governing Liberal Party. The decision, announced Thursday evening, positions Prime Minister Mark Carney’s minority government within…
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Mississauga Police-Involved Shooting Under SIU Investigation After Teen Allegedly Stabs Family Member
Introduction Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has launched a formal probe into a deadly police-involved shooting in Mississauga after a 19-year-old man, suspected of stabbing a family member, was fatally shot by Peel Regional Police officers on Thursday afternoon. The incident, which unfolded in a quiet residential neighbourhood, has left residents shaken and raised urgent…
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Final Day for Canadians to File Claims in $500-Million Bread Price-Fixing Settlement
Introduction Canadians who purchased packaged bread over a span of two decades are facing their final opportunity to claim compensation in one of the country’s most significant consumer settlement cases. The deadline marks the culmination of a long-running class-action lawsuit involving allegations of widespread price fixing within the grocery industry—an issue that affected millions of…
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Toronto Courier Says Sudden Uber Eats Deactivation Cut Off His Only Income
A Longtime Delivery Worker Faces an Unexpected Roadblock In Toronto’s dense patchwork of neighborhoods, where delivery riders weave through traffic like determined messengers on a mission, one courier says he suddenly found himself locked out of the job that had shaped his daily life. According to 28-year-old Nan You, an abrupt account deactivation by Uber…
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Ajax School Restores Overnight Trips for Students After Parent and Student Pushback
Months of Advocacy Lead to Reversal of Controversial Cancellation After months of discussions, parents and students at Southwood Park Public School in Ajax have successfully secured the return of overnight school trips that were previously cancelled. The decision to overturn the cancellations comes after persistent advocacy from families, who argued that the initial move was…
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Ontario Murder Trial Hears Shocking Allegations of Prolonged Confinement and Restraint of Two Young Brothers
Co-Accused Faces Intense Cross-Examination as Testimony Shifts in Milton Court The murder trial of two Burlington women accused in the death of a 12-year-old boy took a disturbing turn on Tuesday as the Ontario Superior Court in Milton heard graphic descriptions of confinement, surveillance, and prolonged restraint used on two Indigenous brothers under their care.…
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Dylan Cease Calls Move to AL Champion Blue Jays “Inevitable” After Record-Breaking Deal
Toronto Unveils Its New Ace in a Landmark Moment for the Franchise The Toronto Blue Jays introduced their newest star on Tuesday, formally announcing the signing of right-handed pitcher Dylan Cease — a move that instantly became one of the most talked-about transactions of the offseason. The former Cy Young finalist agreed to a massive…
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Police Search for Suspect After Woman’s Hijab Forcibly Removed in Suspected Hate-Motivated Attack in Mississauga
Peel Regional Police are appealing to the public for help identifying a suspect involved in what investigators are calling a suspected hate-motivated assault against a woman walking in Mississauga earlier this month. The incident, which took place in broad daylight, has sparked concern among community members and raised renewed questions about safety, Islamophobia, and support…
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ROM Reopens Its Expanded Dinosaur Exhibit: A New Era for Prehistoric Discovery in Toronto
The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) has officially welcomed visitors back to its re-imagined and expanded dinosaur exhibit, marking an exciting new chapter for one of the museum’s most iconic attractions. After months of redevelopment, the gallery has reopened with significant updates, new discoveries, and enhanced programming designed to captivate audiences of all ages. CBC Toronto…
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