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In the age of AI, how do we teach young people to think critically?
The idea of boosting young people's critical thinking skills is receiving renewed attention amid the steady creep of generative AI into digital spaces already overloaded with information.
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What’s life like under wildfire alert? For Kimberley, B.C., residents, it’s part prep, part wait and see
UPDATE — July 25, 2026: The City of Kimberley has rescinded an evacuation alert issued last Sunday for about 8,100 residents due to the Matthew Creek blaze. An evacuation alert for 66 properties in the St. Mary Lake area, stretching west from...
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Canadian Blood Services supply drops nearly 20% since June, prompting call for urgent blood donations
Canadian Blood Services is appealing for people across the country to donate blood, saying its supply has dropped significantly in the last several weeks.
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B.C. expands repeat property offender program, will monitor 365 people in Lower Mainland
The B.C. government will soon monitor more than 350 repeat offenders in the Lower Mainland as it launches seven new intervention and monitoring hubs in the region.
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Oliver Jones, Montrealborn jazz pianist, Canadian musical icon, has died
Oliver Jones, a Canadian music icon whose illustrious career spanned nearly nine decades and helped cement Montreal's international reputation as a jazz mecca, has died.
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Cosby Show actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner's widow sues his mother for $1.2M US
The widow of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who became famous as a child actor on The Cosby Show in the 1980s, is suing his mother over access to his trust.
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The pyramid is back: Dance Moms is getting an unauthorized parody musical
A trip to the Abby Lee Dance Company meant tears, tutus and grown women fighting over whose eight-year-old deserved the front row.
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Young people grew up in the digital age. So why do they love movies on film?
Jaime Rebanal has dedicated much of his life to analog film. He attends nearly every celluloid movie screening he can find in Toronto — sometimes watching several a day.
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Is this the most controversial World Cup yet?
After more than 100 matches across Canada, Mexico and the United States, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to come to an end, cementing its legacy with highs, lows — and seemingly endless controversies.
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William Shatner is boldly going to Riot Fest with his heavy metal band
Here's something that probably wasn't on your 2026 bingo card: William Shatner has a new heavy metal band, and they're releasing an album that he plans to debut this summer at a music festival in Chicago.
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Thunder Bay residents come together to support wildfire evacuees with toy drive, donation drop-offs
People in Thunder Bay are coming together to collect donations for wildfire evacuees in the Ontario city, including members of Namaygoosisagagun First Nation who have lost everything.
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Canada's going to Eurovision. Here's what happens next
Eurovision superfans know exactly what kind of a wild ride Canada is in for as it prepares to enter its first Eurovision Song Contest.
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Toronto under air quality warning due to wildfire smoke after city swelters in extreme heat
Environment Canada is warning of poor air quality in Toronto due to wildfire smoke after the city reached a sweltering 36 C in the late afternoon Tuesday.
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Calls for more security, venue change miss bigger problem of deadly Toronto festival shooting, expert says
Street festivals are a staple of Toronto summers. But a deadly shooting over the weekend has led to questions about how safe they are — and what can be done to prevent future tragedies.
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N.L. teen whose intimate photo was shared says error by RCMP prevented her from getting justice
She says she knew as soon as the photo was taken that it was going to change everything.
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B.C. drowning deaths rise sharply as safety groups urge life-jacket use
B.C. has recorded the sharpest increase in drowning deaths, higher than any other province or territory in Canada this year, according to the B.C. and Yukon Lifesaving Society.
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Councillors blast unannounced, belated Canada Day fireworks show
An unannounced fireworks show over downtown Ottawa surprised and confused many people late Thursday night. A councillor for the area said the decision was made by the city and federal government.
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After he returned mistaken $24,000 tax refund, his CRA account was locked, actual tax refunds delayed
Alex Pilon was stunned when he saw $24,274.26 deposited into his bank account in March of last year labelled "Tax Refund - Canada."
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Wildfires near Boston Bar, B.C., growing, more evacuations ordered
A wildfire burning in B.C.'s Fraser Canyon has forced more evacuations as it burns out of control and threatens homes.
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Israel's yellow line in Gaza is moving, expanding IDF's control, visual investigation shows
Israeli forces have pushed the so-called yellow line, which delineates the parts of Gaza under their control, expanding it well beyond the boundaries established in the October 2025 peace plan proposed by the U.S.
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Madonna's back: Queen of Pop's new dance album wins over critics
Madonna's new album begins with a whisper: "Sometimes, I like to just hide in the shadows, create a new persona, a different identity. I can be whoever I wanna be."
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Federal workers return to the office 4 days a week. Will it be smooth sailing or 'another hot mess'?
It’s the first day of the first week federal employees are expected to return to the office for a minimum of four days a week.
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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce marry in elaborate ceremony at NYC's Madison Square Garden
U.S. pop star Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce are now married, Swift's publicist said Friday after days of speculation leading up to the star-packed ceremony at New York City's Madison Square Garden.
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More than 2,000 Quebec households stranded without a lease after July 1
More than 2,000 Quebec households are still without a place to live following the province's July 1 moving day.
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Sony to end releasing PlayStation games on disc, earning ire from gamers despite market shift to digital
Sony will stop producing discs for physical copies of all new PlayStation video games beginning in 2028, the company announced Wednesday, citing customers' growing preference to buy and download games online.
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N.L. government declares fire ban for all Labrador, until at least July 13
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has stepped in, declaring a blanket fire ban for all of Labrador, as the province works to keep pace with current wildfire activity.
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On immigration, Trump administration has chalked up many more wins than setbacks
The U.S. Supreme Court denied an executive order by Donald Trump that going forward would have limited who can be considered an American citizen.
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Canada's shifting rules keep Iranian families apart, permit holders say
F. remembers her sister's words when Canada created special immigration measures for Iranians after the violent crackdown that followed Mahsa Amini's death in custody after her arrest by morality police in Tehran.
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Some Venezuelans fear a dark and dangerous future in aftermath of twin earthquakes
The future seems dark and dangerous for some Venezuelans amid the dust, debris and death shrouding parts of the country that suffered the brunt of twin earthquakes, creating one of the worst natural disasters in its history.
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What earthquake relief looks like for Venezuelan volunteers as death toll passes 1,400
Death is everywhere in Playa Grande, a beachfront neighbourhood in Catia la Mar, a city in the Venezuelan state of La Guaira which was devastated by Wednesday's back-to-back earthquakes, says Rober Javier, who has spent the past two days searching for...
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Is your name Janice? Drake would like to apologize for his song Janice STFU with a very exclusive party
If your name is Janice and you feel personally victimized by Drake’s song Janice STFU, you're in luck (provided you can show government-issued ID).
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Heated Rivalry musical parody heads home to Canada, first stop: Toronto
It's finally home ice advantage for the off-Broadway show Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody.
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Why U.S. agriculture believes CUSMA will survive Trump's threats
Whatever disparaging things U.S. President Donald Trump may now say about the trade deal he negotiated with Canada and Mexico during his first term, key players in Washington's well-connected agricultural lobby are confident the agreement will live on.
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Trump threatened new tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. What if other countries follow suit?
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose new tolls in the Strait of Hormuz last weekend, sparking worries that the practice of charging to pass through critical waterways could spread — with devastating consequences to the global economy.
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Olivia Rodrigo announces all-women music festival featuring Chappell Roan, Sarah McLachlan, Stevie Nicks
Olivia Rodrigo is taking some inspiration from Lilith Fair.
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Canada solidifies agreement with Australia to buy Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar system
Canada has taken the next step toward acquiring a highly sophisticated, long-range radar system to monitor the Arctic.
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Iran vs. Belgium: In L.A.'s 'Tehrangeles,' the World Cup weighs heavily on those who fled
Iran is set to compete in its second FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Los Angeles this afternoon against Belgium, just days after the Iran and U.S. governments signed a deal to end the months-long war.
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TV legend James Burrows, co-creator of Cheers and director for hit show Will & Grace, dies at 85
Celebrated televisions director and producer James Burrows, who was behind the hit show Cheers and directed thousands of episodes of hit shows like Friends and Will & Grace, has died at the age of 85.
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Hegseth orders review of U.S. troops deployed to NATO in fiery Brussels speech
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth chastised NATO allies as "shameful" for the restrictions placed on American access to European bases during war against Iran and put them on notice that the Pentagon will conduct a review of U.S military contributions...
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Leave it to the beavers: How the industrious mammals are helping to stop a London tube station from flooding
By the time a mother beaver named Willow waddled into a clearing, a hush had fallen over an excited crowd taking part in a "beaver safari" in the British capital.
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Matchmaking and cash: South Korea's plan to avoid population decline
South Korea's facing a demographic crisis — and it's trying everything from playing cupid to offering cash incentives to try to reverse course.
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More countries are pushing for youth social media bans. Is the world reaching a tipping point?
With an increasing number of countries implementing social media bans for young users, there's a growing sense that these restrictions are becoming more common and that social platforms could face a reckoning.
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Iran, U.S. have a deal of sorts. What happens next?
U.S. President Donald Trump and senior Iranian officials say they have reached a memorandum of understanding to bring an end to the war pitting the United States and Israel against Iran.
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Tupac is being digitally resurrected again, this time in a video game. Not everyone likes it
Jeff Gerstmann couldn't help but laugh incredulously last week at the announcement that the late, legendary rapper Tupac Shakur would make a digital appearance in an upcoming video game.
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'Our loving family is shattered,' says mother of slain Toronto police officer
To his mother, Linda, Marc Pinizzotto was "an incredible father, son, husband, coach and friend of many."
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A UFC event is set to take place on the White House lawn Sunday. Here's what to know
It's either an abomination or a perfect encapsulation of the American spirit, depending who you ask. Perhaps, some might argue, it is both.
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Pope Leo gives Spain’s 'phoenix' prime minister another turn in the global spotlight
Earlier this spring, Spain’s defiance of U.S. President Donald Trump’s war plans in Iran briefly made the country the centre of global geopolitical friction. Now, Pope Leo XIV is visiting, thrusting the country back into the spotlight — only this time,...
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Aid cuts have slowed fight to contain Ebola in central Africa, doctors say
Oxfam country director Dr. Maneji Mangundu recently returned from the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. When asked how aid cutbacks affected the response, he didn't hesitate.
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YouTube already had a place in Hollywood. The success of Backrooms and Obsession proves it's undeniable
Summer movie season is normally a battle of Hollywood heavyweights — but this year, two of the hottest tickets at the box office come from filmmakers who've never had movies in theatres before.
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Quebec tables bill cracking down on sale of energy drinks for teens
Quebec’s health minister tabled legislation Friday taking aim at the potentially harmful effects of energy drinks on teens.
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Oneida woman discovers longlost uncle after Toronto police DNA testing identifies his remains
When Michele Dent got a call from Toronto police in January, she thought it was a scam.
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Hollywood's latest fixation? The young YouTubers behind boxoffice hits like Backrooms and Obsession
Summer movie season is normally a battle of Hollywood heavyweights — but this year, two of the hottest tickets at the box office come from filmmakers who've never had movies in theatres before.
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CBS News fires veteran journalist Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes after clash with executive producer
CBS News has confirmed that it fired veteran 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley in the wake of a publicly disclosed clash with the show's new executive producer, Nick Bilton.
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6 siblings forcibly disappeared in 2013 by Assad regime confirmed dead, family says
For years, the family of Rania Al-Abbasi has been searching for answers on the fate of her six children, who were detained along with Rania and her husband, Abdul Rahman Yasin, in 2013 by Syria's former Assad regime and thrust into its vast network of...
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Heated Rivalry wins big at Canadian Screen Awards, taking top prizes for best dramatic actor and drama series
The fan-favourite hockey drama Heated Rivalry dominated the Canadian Screen awards Sunday winning the evening's top prizes including best drama series and best lead performer for Hudson Williams.
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Former Snowbird pilots call on Ottawa to scale back aerobatic show instead of suspending it
Former Snowbird pilots are calling on the government to keep the iconic aerobatic show in the air by scaling back the performance rather than suspending it entirely.
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Banff, Calgary urge caution along Bow River as water levels rise
It is set to be a wet weekend across southern Alberta, with warnings about high water levels in the Bow River and the potential for flooding in Banff National Park.
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Former U.S. attorney general Bondi to testify about Epstein files in closed hearing. Survivors will be waiting
When Donald Trump's former attorney general Pam Bondi appears Friday before the House Oversight Committee she won't be under oath and the hearing about the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case will be closed to the public. Epstein...
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Ozzy Osbourne AI avatar will be 'tasteful,' son says after fan backlash
Jack Osbourne says the AI avatar of his father, Ozzy, is "not gonna be f--king lame."
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Off Campus is your new hockey romance TV obsession, and it's got a lot of Canadian connections
Heated Rivalry might have some racy competition on its hands — and the rival that's lacing up its skates is another steamy hockey streamer with a Canadian pedigree.
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VPD hopes pollen analysis will help crack cold case of woman found dead in English Bay
Forensic testing of pollen has revealed that an unidentified woman whose body was found floating off Vancouver's Spanish Banks in 2022, may have spent her final days in the Seattle or Portland area.
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Mantario Trail expected to reopen in late June after 'remarkable' progress in restoration: Manitoba Parks
A hiking trail in Manitoba's Whiteshell Provincial Park that closed and has been undergoing repairs after it was scorched in last year's wildfires is now expected to reopen in June.
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Bruno Mars concert cancelled on Saturday due to poor weather conditions: Rogers Stadium
Bruno Mars' concert in Toronto on Saturday night has been cancelled, according to Rogers Stadium.
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Family of Brampton teen found dead in Saskatchewan devastated, searching for answers: advocate
The family of a Brampton, Ont., teen is devastated and looking for answers after he was found dead near a remote Saskatchewan community, a Toronto advocate says.
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Ukraine makes some battlefield gains, but 'grey zone' along front is getting bigger
As Major Oleksandr described the situation in Ukraine’s embattled Donetsk region, he apologized that his eyes sometimes strayed from his laptop camera to a monitor beside him, where he could see feeds of Ukrainian drones flying near Kostyantynivka.
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U.S.-bound flight from Paris diverts to Montreal over Ebola restrictions
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was diverted to Montreal Wednesday afternoon after United States authorities barred it from entering the U.S., citing new restrictions for people who who have recently travelled to three East Africa countries,...
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Amid deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda, Canada not banning travellers
While Canada is monitoring a severe Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda, the federal health authority says it is not implementing a travel ban or actively testing travellers.
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Renowned Cree cellist and composer Cris Derksen remembered as trailblazer, innovator
Cris Derksen, a renowned Cree cellist and composer, is being remembered as a trailblazer who served as a pillar of the Indigenous classical music community.
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Heat warning issued for parts of the GTA Monday and Tuesday: Environment Canada
Warm weather has finally arrived in the Greater Toronto Area but accompanying it will be the city's first heat event of the year.
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In spies he trusts? In Cuba, Trump looks again to CIA chief, rather than a diplomat, to deliver a message
It was a not-so-secret meeting, which saw U.S. President Donald Trump, not for the first time, dispatch the head of the Central Intelligence Agency to attend and deliver a message on his behalf.
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Eurovision contestants set to compete in 2026 Grand Final - here's what to watch for
Eurovision is equal parts pop contest, television spectacle and international conversation — so legendary it helped launch ABBA and Céline Dion to superstardom.
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Why the U.S. is noticing this Canadian security bill
A Liberal government bill that proposes giving police and spies easier access to information during investigations has fallen into the crosshairs of U.S. tech giants and two American congressional committees, threatening to become the latest irritant...
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Ontario starts crackdown on ticket resale above face value
The Ontario government has begun cracking down on ticket scalpers and resale websites to make sure they're complying with new rules brought in last month that cap the resale price of tickets at face value, as some ticketing platforms still openly list...
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Is there a Diet Coke shortage? What to know about India's 'candemic'
Another global event is causing another run on what many might consider a household necessity, although in this case, some might prefer a toilet paper shortage.
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Despite profound loss, Martin Short's 'happy gene' on display in new documentary
If there's a thin line separating laughter and pain, then a new Netflix documentary out Tuesday reveals Martin Short's walked that line for most of his life.
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