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Taylor Swift parties in Toronto where you can celebrate her engagement
Toronto.com
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The world changed for fans of Taylor Swift — Swifties — on Aug. 26 when the pop star announced her engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce. “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” Swift said on social media in a joint post...
Canada’s Drag Race star comes out as trans: ‘Something was missing’
Pink News
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August 27, 2025
Canada’s Drag Race star Aimee Yoncé Shennel has come out as trans (@aimeeyonce/ Instagram) Canada’s Drag Race star Aimee Yoncé Shennel has come out as trans, celebrating ‘this new chapter’ in sweet social media posts. As Kerri Colby once said on...
Opinion: Canada is leading the U.K. and France in boycotting American goods due to Trump’s tariffs
Vancouver Is Awesome
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August 28, 2025
A new study finds Canadians were far more likely to report boycotting American products, services and travel than those in the U.K. and France. Since taking office, United States President Donald Trump has used tariffs to address perceived trade...
Oasis show descends into chaos as major fight breaks out at Toronto reunion gig
Daily Star
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August 28, 2025
Footage has emerged showing a brawl breaking out in the crowd during an Oasis gig over the weekend. After a string of 14 sold-out shows across the UK and Ireland, Oasis have officially taken their Live '25 reunion tour to North America. The...
N.S. Liberals to table bill that would ban use of social media by children under 16
CBC/Radio-Canada
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August 27, 2025
The provincial Liberals plan to introduce legislation this fall that would ban children under 16 in Nova Scotia from using social media platforms. Liberal House leader Iain Rankin said the bill would make Nova Scotia the first province to set...
Calgarians are invited to celebrate Alberta Day at Heritage Park this Sunday
Calgary Herald
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August 27, 2025
“It’s all about celebrating the diversity of the province through music, culture, food and, of course, history, that bring Albertans together” said Eirin Bernie, communications and marketing manager for Heritage Park.
Pakistan seeks US loan to develop mega copper mine with Canadian partner
The Indian Express
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August 28, 2025
A Pakistani company developing a greenfield copper mine in Balochistan — touted as the world’s fifth largest — has applied for a loan exceeding $100 million from the US Export-Import (EXIM) Bank. Reko Diq Mining Company’s loan application follows...
Trans Mountain Reports Q2 2025 Results, Delivering Strong Cash Returns For The Benefit Of Canada
MENAFN
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August 27, 2025
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - August 27, 2025) - Trans Mountain Corporation ("TMC" or "the Company") today announced its financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2025. "Through the second quarter and...
Celebration of life Sept. 10 in Vail for John Dakin, hall-of-fame ski media chief
Park Record - Utah
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August 28, 2025
A celebration of one-time Park City resident John Dakin’s life is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 1 p.m. at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, Colorado. Dakin served as the U.S. Ski Team’s chief media officer in Park City from 1981 to...
Canadian PM: Putin Is Afraid Of Meeting With Zelensky
Charter 97
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Mark Carney Photo: Getty Images That's why it's constantly putting conditions on it. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is afraid to meet with President Vladimir Zelensky to discuss terms for ending...
SURF'S PUP: City of Toronto offering free dog swimming at select pools
Toronto Sun
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August 27, 2025
City of Toronto pools have gone to the dogs. A dogs-only swim is free to canines on the last day of the outdoor pool season in the city on Sunday from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.Article content Participating city pools are located at Greenwood Park,...
Vancouver International Airport reports delays, cites staffing issues with NAV CANADA
Brandon Sun
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August 27, 2025
By: The Canadian Press Posted: 11:38 PM CDT Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 VANCOUVER - Vancouver International Airport is reporting that some of its flights are being delayed, citing staffing shortfalls with NAV CANADA. Read this article for free: We need...
Canada Goose draws take-private bids valuing it at $1.35 billion as Bain Capital weighs exit
CNBC
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August 27, 2025
SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 02: A citizen walks by a Canada Goose store on December 2, 2021 in Shanghai, China. Visual China Group | Getty Images Canada Goose's controlling shareholder, Bain Capital, has received bids aimed at taking the luxury...
Always be prepared for delays, Emcon says after Trans-Canada Highway closure
Revelstoke Review
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Operations manager says many motorists were able to turn around from MacDonald Snowshed incident, but having emergency supplies still important in summer B.C.'s road maintenance service advises that while many motorists managed to flee a...
Ex-Jets star arrested after over a year after becoming fugitive of Canada
New York Post
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August 27, 2025
Ex-Jets defensive back Darryl “Buster” Skrine was arrested by authorities in Georgia on Wednesday on 18 counts in an alleged financial fraud scheme — over one year after he became a wanted fugitive in Canada in a separate fraud case. The...
YWCAs launch campaign in advance of new Alberta parental opt-in policy for sex education
CBC/Radio-Canada
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August 27, 2025
Some YWCAs in Alberta have launched an information campaign to remind parents that they have to tell schools they want their children to participate in classes about sex education, sexual orientation and gender identity starting Sept. 1. YWCAs in...
Canada: Bundesliga and DAZN sign deal for two more seasons
Broadband TV News
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August 26, 2025
DAZN and Bundesliga have announced a two-year extension of their streaming partnership. Under the deal, DAZN subscribers in Canada will gain access to every Bundesliga match, Bundesliga 2 coverage, and the prestigious Franz Beckenbauer Supercup,...
Canadian man driving Ferrari arrested for speeding 111 mph in New Hampshire
Boston 25 News - Massachusetts
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August 26, 2025
TAMWORTH, N.H. — A Canadian man was arrested for speeding more than 100 mph on Route 16 in New Hampshire, state police said Tuesday. Xinnan Yan, 27, of Markham, Ontario, Canada, was arrested on a charge of reckless driving, state police said. Yan...
N.S. Liberals bill aims to limit social media use for youth; HRM said they would review legislation carefully if it moved forward
The Laker Newspaper
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August 27, 2025
HALIFAX: The provincial Liberal party said it wanted to bring forward the Social Media Responsibility Act because they want Nova Scotia to be the best place to raise a child, and part of that means protecting kids from social media and setting a...
McDavid, Crosby lead Canadian men’s hockey prep for 2026 Olympics
The Globe and Mail
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August 27, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Sidney Crosby speaks to the media at Hockey Canada’s National Teams orientation camp in Calgary on Wednesday.Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press Connor McDavid felt what it meant to be an Olympian as he looked around at...