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Ontario Cuts Alcohol Taxes and LCBO Markups – What It Means for You
Beer, cider, and spirit taxes drop across Ontario as the province cuts LCBO markups. Learn how this could support local producers and impact prices.
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2025 · Entertainment · Movies · News · World
Tom Holland’s New Suit Teased in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Trailer Drop
Marvel reveals a detailed teaser of Spider-Man’s upgraded costume in Brand New Day. Get the breakdown and cast updates here.
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Cécile Dionne, One of the Historic Dionne Quintuplets, Dies at 91
Cécile Dionne of the world-famous Dionne quintuplets has died. Her life was a story of global fame, exploitation, and survival.
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Samsung TV Outage Frustrates Users Globally: Apps and Smart Features Temporarily Down
Streaming apps like Netflix and YouTube stopped working on Samsung TVs as Smart Hub servers went down. Users across the globe report issues.
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WestJet Ordered to Pay $2K After Tribunal Rejects Weather Excuse for Cancelled Flights
A B.C. tribunal ordered WestJet to compensate two passengers after ruling the airline failed to prove weather made a flight cancellation necessary. Learn how this affects travellers and your rights.
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What a Possible Air Canada Flight Attendant Strike Could Mean for Travellers
A potential Air Canada strike could affect 1,100+ flights daily. Learn what it means for travellers, and how to prepare and protect your trip.
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Amazon Q2 2025 Earnings: 4 Key Takeaways from Alexa+ to Tariff Pressures
Amazon beat revenue estimates in Q2 2025 but spooked investors with a weak profit outlook. From Alexa+ to tariffs and Project Kuiper, here’s what you need to know.
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Alexander Zverev Reaches 500 Career Wins with Gritty Comeback in Toronto
Top-seeded Alexander Zverev battled past Matteo Arnaldi in Toronto to earn his 500th ATP Tour win. He now faces rival Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round.
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Small Plane Crashes Near Ottawa Airport – 2 Rescued, 1 Trapped | Emergency Response Ongoing
A small aircraft crashed near Ottawa’s airport Thursday evening, striking power lines and trees. Two people were rescued and hospitalized. The condition of the third remains unknown as rescue efforts continue.
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London Psychologist Tatiana Zdyb Loses Licence Over Sexual and Professional Misconduct
Tatiana Zdyb’s licence has been revoked after serious misconduct involving a client relationship, improper psychedelic drug use, and misrepresented credentials.
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Canada to Recognize Palestinian State at UN in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney Announces
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces Canada’s intent to recognize Palestinian statehood at the UN, amid global pressure over Gaza and ongoing Middle East tensions.
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August 2025 · Drinks · Games · Summer · Toronto · What's New?
Oche King West Opens in Toronto
Toronto has a new spot to grab some food, and compete with friends, and it’s far from your average game…
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Brantford Couple Lottery Win: Retired Couple Wins $50,000
Robert and Lynor Gilks from Brantford celebrate their $50,000 lottery win on the Instant Super Strike ticket. This is their second major win in less than three years.
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Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rate at 2.75% as Economic Resilience Faces U.S. Trade Uncertainty
The Bank of Canada holds its key rate at 2.75% despite U.S. trade uncertainties. Read about the potential for future rate cuts and the economic impact of tariffs.
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2025 · British Columbia · Disaster · News
Tsunami Advisory Issued for B.C. Following Powerful 8.7 Earthquake Off Russian Coast
A tsunami advisory is in effect for parts of B.C. after a powerful 8.7 magnitude earthquake off the Russian coast. Learn about the affected areas and safety precautions.
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2025 · Business · Canada · Employment · News
Canadian Tire Layoffs Workforce as Part of Major Restructuring
Canadian Tire announces layoffs as part of a workforce reduction aimed at restructuring and modernizing its corporate operations. Find out more about the changes.
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Ontario Woman Shares Warning After Near-Miss Ceiling Collapse at Airbnb
A ceiling collapse at an Airbnb rental in Kitchener nearly injured a woman and her family. Learn about her experience and the safety concerns she raised.
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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau: Is This Dinner Date the Start of Something New?
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau were spotted dining together in Montreal. Is it just a casual dinner, or could there be romance brewing between the pop star and the former Canadian Prime Minister?
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Year-Round Sports Culture Makes Toronto Canada’s Ultimate Athletic Destination
Just a handful of places on Earth—and even fewer in Canada—can match the passion and commitment to sport that you’ll…
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2025 · Activities · August 2025 · Events · News · Outdoors · Summer · Toronto
Caribana 2025 Parade Guide: Route, Tickets & Closures in Toronto
Get the full guide to Caribana 2025’s Grand Parade in Toronto—timing, route, ticket options, and road closure alerts.
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Toronto Software Worker Bocheng Mei Wins $60M Lotto Prize — Then Joins Work Call
Bocheng Mei, 26, found out he won the Lotto 6/49 $60M jackpot, then calmly joined a work meeting. Here’s how he plans to spend it.
