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Your guide to Eurovision 2025

Your guide to Eurovision 2025

Here’s everything you need to know about Eurovision, where acts from 37 countries vie for the continent’s musical crown in a song contest that has been likened to a pop Olympics, complete with triumph, tears and geopolitical rivalries.

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Death toll from Iran port explosion rises to 70

Death toll from Iran port explosion rises to 70

Iran finally extinguished a fire Monday at a southern port that was rocked by an explosion over the weekend as the death toll rose to at least 70 people killed, authorities said. Local news reports raised more questions about the cause of Saturday;s blast at the Shahid Rajaei port near Bandar Abbas.

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Stores across Sudbury, Ont., sell out of bottled water as advisory continues
Star

May 7, 2026

Stores across Sudbury, Ont., sell out of bottled water as advisory continues

Sudbury restaurants adjust under the advisoryLiana Bacon’s downtown café Books…

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Business, Construction, Finance, Labour

May 7, 2026

KingSett Capital forms partnership with University Pension Plan Ontario

TORONTO — Private equity real estate firm KingSett Capital and…

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Dean Penney tells 1st-degree murder trial he felt forced by sting to 'make up a story'
Star

May 7, 2026

Dean Penney tells 1st-degree murder trial he felt forced by sting to ‘make up a story’

What to know about Dean Penney’s testimony on MondayWhat was…

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N.L. man accused of killing his estranged wife tells trial her disappearance was hard on him
Star

May 7, 2026

N.L. man accused of killing his estranged wife tells trial her disappearance was hard on him

What to know about Dean Penney’s testimony todayDean Penney sat…

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music

May 7, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

Chxrry, the first woman signed to The Weeknd’s XO Records, is coming for the world

TORONTO — Chxrry is on the cusp of her first…

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These students are limiting their own smartphone, social media and tech use. Here's why
Star

May 7, 2026

These students are limiting their own smartphone, social media and tech use. Here’s why

Some young Canadians are getting more intentional with their technology…

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The drone war comes home: Canada scrambles to shield military bases in legal grey zone
Star

May 7, 2026

The drone war comes home: Canada scrambles to shield military bases in legal grey zone

Canada’s military is quietly deploying counter-drone defences at ports and…

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The night started with a $25 online sports bet. It ended in a $14K loss
Star

May 7, 2026

The night started with a $25 online sports bet. It ended in a $14K loss

Changes to gambling laws in 2021 have given rise to…

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Entertainment, Arts, Ontario/Quebec, Sports

May 7, 2026

Sharif Hassan

More tickets for Toronto’s World Cup fan festival to be released after quick sellout

TORONTO — Don’t be disappointed if you couldn’t secure a…

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