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July 31, 2025
Hundreds to embark on TTC’s Underground Freedom Train overnight to mark Emancipation Day
This year's annual Underground Freedom Train ride on the TTC will begin in Vaughan and end in downtown Toronto.
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
Toronto’s top Jamaican patty: It all comes down to these two — and it’s a nailbiter. Vote now in the finals
We’re down to two. Vote now in the finals of our Toronto Jamaican patty bracket. Help choose the city’s best patty by Aug. 1.
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
Toronto’s top Jamaican patty: It all comes down to these two. Vote now in the finals
We’re down to two. Vote now in the finals of our Toronto Jamaican patty bracket. Help choose the city’s best patty by Aug. 1.
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
Motorcyclist killed in highway crash with SUV in Abbotsford, B.C.
ABBOTSFORD - A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash in Abbotsford, B.C.
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
Lebanon’s UN refugee agency chief hopes at least 200,000 Syrian refugees return under new plan
BEIRUT (AP) — The UN refugee agency's representative in Lebanon said Thursday he hopes that at least 200,000 Syrian refugees return from Leb...
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
Rebels halt decommissioning of forces after accusing Philippines of reneging on peace deal
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The largest Muslim rebel group in the southern Philippines has suspended the disarming of its remaining 14,000 fi...
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July 31, 2025
Justin Trudeau spotted at Katy Perry concert days after dining together in Montreal
MONTREAL - Justin Trudeau was spotted in the crowd at Katy Perry’s concert in Montreal, days after duo dined together in the city.
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
Campers near Harrison Lake, B.C., told to flee wildfire as heat triggers new blazes
The BC Wildfire Service has upgraded a blaze in the Fraser Valley to a "wildfire of note" and is warning campers to leave the Harrison Lake...
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
Campers near B.C. lake asked to leave due to wildfire as new blazes emerge this week
The BC Wildfire Service has upgraded a blaze in the Fraser Valley to a wildfire-of-note and is warning campers to leave the Harrison Lake ar...
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July 31, 2025
Vatican strikes a solar deal that aims to make it the world’s first carbon-neutral state
ROME (AP) — Italy agreed Thursday to a Vatican plan to turn a 430-hectare (1,000-acre) field north of Rome, once the source of controversy b...
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
Italy OKs Vatican plan to turn Rome field into solar farm to meet Vatican City’s electricity needs
ROME (AP) — Italy agreed Thursday to a Vatican plan to turn a 430-hectare (1,000-acre) field north of Rome, once the source of controversy b...
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
Lion Electric will not respect warranties on school buses sold in United States
MONTREAL - Quebec vehicle-maker Lion Electric will no longer honour warranties on school buses sold in the United States.
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
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July 31, 2025
Glooscap First Nation in Nova Scotia to launch seafood market this year
GLOOSCAP LANDING, N.S. - The investment arm of Glooscap First Nation in Nova Scotia is launching a seafood market with local products caught...
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
Virginia Giuffre’s family expresses shock over Trump saying Epstein ‘stole’ her
Giuffre had accused Britain's Prince Andrew and other influential men of sexually exploiting her as a teenager trafficked by Epstein.
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July 31, 2025
Trump plans to revive the Presidential Fitness Test for American schoolchildren
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday plans to reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test for American schoolchildren.
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
The Latest: Trump envoy arrives in Israel for talks with Netanyahu
President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Israel on Thursday to discuss the disintegrating humanitarian situation in G...
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July 31, 2025
Supreme Court won’t hear case of Ontario man who fatally shot Indigenous man
The case of an Ontario man found guilty of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of an Indigenous man has come to a close after Canada's top co...
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July 31, 2025
Deal on ‘valid business purpose’ avoids threat of college NIL settlement heading back to court
The new agency vetting name, image and likeness deals in college sports reached an agreement Thursday that relaxes standards on player agree...
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July 31, 2025
There’s no escaping wildfire smoke indoors, experts say — but it can help
Torontonians are being urged to limit their time outside as smoke blows into the city. But smoke will still leak inside, experts say.
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
Children are at greater risk of wildfire smoke, and it could affect their development. Here’s what parents need to know
We asked environmental health experts for their advice on protecting kids from wildfire smoke. Here’s what parents need to know.
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
Fireflies are lighting up summer skies. But the glowing bugs are still on the decline
NEW YORK (AP) — Fireflies are lighting up summer evenings across the U.S. Northeast, putting on dazzling shows in backyards and city parks.
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
Two men dead after head-on collision in eastern Ontario: police
Police say two drivers are dead following a head-on collision in eastern Ontario.
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
Prairies wildfire smoke prompts special air quality statement for southern Ontario
A special air quality statement has been issued for parts of southern Ontario, triggered by wildfire smoke from the Prairies.
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July 31, 2025
Ethiopia’s national tree campaign underway with aim to plant 700 million seedlings in one day
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia launched a national campaign on Thursday to plant 700 million trees in one day as part of an ambitious...
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
The Latest: Trump triumphant over new tariffs regime, but concerns abound
President Donald Trump has announced a flurry of trade activity ahead of Friday's official start of his new tariffs regime — executive actio...
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July 31, 2025
The Latest: America’s school children face Trump order to resume push-ups and pull-ups
Trump said Canada’s announcement it will recognize a Palestinian state “will make it very hard” for the U.S. to reach a trade agreement with...
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
Myanmar ends state of emergency and military leader switches roles to prepare for polls
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military government announced Thursday it was ending the state of emergency it first declared after seizing power 4...
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July 31, 2025
Trump envoy arrives in Israel amid rising Gaza death toll of Palestinians seeking aid
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — President Donald Trump’s special envoy arrived in Israel on Thursday to discuss the disintegrating humanita...
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July 31, 2025
Trump special envoy Witkoff and US Ambassador Huckabee will inspect food distribution in Gaza
At least 91 Palestinians were killed and more than 600 wounded while attempting to get aid in the past 24 hours, according to the Gaza Healt...
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July 31, 2025
Trump envoy arrives in Israel as Gaza death toll rises for Palestinians seeking aid
At least 91 Palestinians were killed and more than 600 wounded while attempting to get aid in the past 24 hours, according to the Gaza Healt...
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July 31, 2025
Man shot during suspected home invasion overnight in Brampton, police say
Peel police say they were called to the house near Springview Drive and Silkwood Crescent at around 12:30 a.m.
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July 31, 2025
E-bikes recalled across Canada over potential fall risk
Giant Bicycle Canada is pulling their Momentum Vida E+ bike from shelves after they found issues with the fork steerer tube cracking.
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July 31, 2025
Canada-U.S. trade deadline looms + Former patients sound the alarm over abrupt closure of mental health clinic
Here’s the latest on trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S. less than 24 hours before the deadline set by Donald Trump, Mark Carney’...
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July 31, 2025
Pilot safe after F-35C crashes near a central California Naval installation
LEMOORE, Calif. (AP) — A pilot was safe after an F-35C fighter jet crashed near a central California naval installation on Wednesday, offici...
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July 31, 2025
Pakistani opposition leader and nearly 200 Imran Khan supporters sentenced over 2023 riots
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — A court in eastern Pakistan on Thursday sentenced an opposition leader and nearly 200 supporters of imprisoned forme...
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July 31, 2025
How Americans’ views of racial discrimination have shifted since 2021, according to AP-NORC polling
WASHINGTON (AP) — Slightly less than half of U.S. adults believe that Black people face “a great deal” or “quite a bit” of discrimination in...
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
Fewer Americans see discrimination as anti-DEI push gains traction, AP-NORC poll shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Slightly less than half of U.S. adults believe that Black people face “a great deal” or “quite a bit” of discrimination in...
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
Toronto has some of the worst air quality in the world as wildfire smoke blows into the city
Environment Canada issued a special statement warning Torontonians to limit time outside where smoke is expected to create unhealthy conditi...
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July 31, 2025
Pope to bestow one of Catholic Church’s highest honors on John Henry Newman, an Anglican convert
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Thursday decided to declare St. John Henry Newman a “doctor” of the church, bestowing one of the Catholi...
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July 31, 2025
Pope to bestow one of Catholic Church’s highest honors on Anglican convert John Henry Newman
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV on Thursday decided to declare St. John Henry Newman a “doctor” of the church, bestowing one of the Catholi...
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
One Tech Tip: Is that song by AI or a human? Here are some things to check
LONDON (AP) — Is it The Velvet Underground or Velvet Sundown?
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
One Tech Tip: Can you tell if that song AI-generated? Here are some things to check
LONDON (AP) — Is it The Velvet Underground or Velvet Sundown?
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
How a Michigan program that gives new mothers cash could be a model for rest of US
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A procession of mothers wearing red sashes, pushing strollers and tending to toddlers made their way Friday to a little...
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
Thailand and Cambodia plan border visits for diplomats as violence eases
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand and Cambodia separately planned border visits for foreign diplomats to observe damages from the nearly weeklong clas...
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July 31, 2025
All the ways Republicans want to honor Trump, from the $100 bill to Mount Rushmore
WASHINGTON (AP) — Imagine getting the day off work for Donald Trump's birthday. Receiving a $100 bill with Trump's portrait on it. Touching...
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
With growing urgency, more US Jews urge Israel to ensure ample food deliveries to Gaza
For most Jewish Americans, whatever their political persuasion, support for Israel has been a bedrock principle. Thus it’s notable that a br...
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
With growing urgency, more U.S. Jews urge Israel to ensure ample food deliveries to Gaza
The American Jewish Committee stressed in its statement that it “stands with Israel in its justified war to eliminate the threat posed by Ha...
The Toronto Star
July 31, 2025
The RCMP says it’s been looking into potential war crimes in the Israel-Hamas conflict for a year. Why has it seemed so quiet?
"It's vital that this move forward as quickly as possible" says a former leader at Amnesty International Canada, but outward signs of activi...
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July 31, 2025