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Toronto police boost presence ahead of Israel, Palestine rallies, warn against hate
TORONTO - Police are warning the public that there will be no tolerance for violence or hate crimes ahead of expected large-scale demonstrations in solidarity with Palestinian and Israeli communities ...
Oct 9, 2023
Native Americans celebrate their histories and cultures on Indigenous Peoples Day
Native people celebrated their history on Monday with events across the U.S. marking Indigenous Peoples Day, from a sunrise gathering in Minneapolis to a rally in Maine. The ceremonies, dances and spe...
Oct 9, 2023
Diver Molly Carlson encourages youth to speak up ahead of World Mental Health Day
As qualifying for the 2016 Rio Olympics approached, Molly Carlson found herself in a dark place. She was struggling through a binge eating disorder, had body dysmorphia, and was constantly comparing h...
Oct 9, 2023
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will run for president as an independent and drop his Democratic primary bid
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Longtime environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday he will run for president as an independent and drop his Democratic primary bid, adding a ...
Oct 9, 2023
Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray set to miss six to eight months due to hip surgery
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs say netminder Matt Murray will miss the next six to eight months after undergoing bilateral hip surgery. The Leafs acquired Murray from the Ottawa Senators in 2022. G...
Oct 9, 2023
"Very, very special year" for 2023 Bear Creek Folk Festival says producer
Ticket sales were way up for this year's Bear Creek Folk Festival.Producer Sarah Card says there was a 27 per cent increase and there were over 6000 people on site for every day of the three-day music...
Oct 9, 2023
France ambassador for LGBTQ+ rights: Canada, Quebec can counter Russia-led regression
OTTAWA - France's ambassador for LGBTQ+ rights says Russia is helping sow a global backlash against gender and sexual minorities, and argues francophone countries should work together to counter growi...
Oct 9, 2023
Newfoundland jail death renews calls for accountability in provincial corrections
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - It was shortly after another death was confirmed at a notoriously harsh Newfoundland jail that Bob Buckingham wrote to his fellow defence lawyers to ask what they could do to better...
Oct 9, 2023
Israel intensifies Gaza strikes and battles to repel Hamas, with over 1,100 dead in fighting so far
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel intensified its bombardments of the Gaza Strip on Monday after declaring war and vowing to destroy the "military and governing capabilities" of the enclave's Hamas rulers, as I...
Oct 8, 2023
Pritchard nets extension, leads Celtics over 76ers in NBA pre-season opener
BOSTON - Payton Pritchard scored 26 points after signing a four-year, $30 million contract extension, and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106 on Sunday in the pre-season opener for ...
Oct 8, 2023