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Militarized Gaza aid system shows Israel's continued use of starvation as weapon of war, Amnesty report says

Militarized Gaza aid system shows Israel’s continued use of starvation as weapon of war, Amnesty report says

A new Amnesty International report says the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation — a controversial U.S.- and Israel-backed group that took over aid distribution in the territory more than a month ago — uses a militarized aid mechanism that enables Israel to use starvation as a weapon of war and inflict genocide against Palestinians.

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Education, International, Politics

July 3, 2025

University of California reiterates ban on student government boycotts of Israel

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The president of the University of…

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Health, Lifestyle, Ontario/Quebec

July 3, 2025

Fewer new measles cases in Ontario, public health data shows

TORONTO — A Public Health Ontario report released Thursday suggests…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

July 3, 2025

Victim’s hijab ‘violently’ pulled off during alleged swarming attack: advocates

OSHAWA — A swarming attack on a business owner in…

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The Americans fighting back against Trump's attacks on climate
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July 3, 2025

The Americans fighting back against Trump’s attacks on climate

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we meet some…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Social

July 3, 2025

Man arrested in alleged sexual assault of 62-year-old woman in Toronto’s High Park

Toronto police have arrested a suspect in an alleged sexual…

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New charge laid against Quebec mother accused of abandoning toddler last month
Star

July 3, 2025

New charge laid against Quebec mother accused of abandoning toddler last month

The mother, who cannot be identified because of a publication…

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec

July 3, 2025

Weak tornado touched down in southwestern Ontario on Monday: researchers

LUCAN, ONTARIO — Severe weather researchers say a weak tornado…

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Nissan and Infiniti recall affects 38,000 vehicles in Canada, over 400,000 in U.S.
Star

July 3, 2025

Nissan and Infiniti recall affects 38,000 vehicles in Canada, over 400,000 in U.S.

Nissan is recalling nearly 38,000 vehicles in Canada and another…

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Operations back to normal after multiple Canadian airports hit with bomb threats
Star

July 3, 2025

Operations back to normal after multiple Canadian airports hit with bomb threats

Operations are back to normal after multiple Canadian airports faced…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

July 3, 2025

One person dead after North York encampment fire: Toronto fire chief

One person is dead after a fire at an encampment…

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Canada's trade deficit narrowed to $5.9B in May, but impacts of trade war continue
Star

July 3, 2025

Canada’s trade deficit narrowed to $5.9B in May, but impacts of trade war continue

Exports to the U.S. dipped for a fourth month in…

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Gangs have 'near-total control' in Haiti, UN warns
Star

July 3, 2025

Gangs have ‘near-total control’ in Haiti, UN warns

Haiti’s gangs have gained “near-total control” of the capital and…

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Militarized Gaza aid system shows Israel's continued use of starvation as weapon of war, Amnesty report says
Star

July 3, 2025

Militarized Gaza aid system shows Israel’s continued use of starvation as weapon of war, Amnesty report says

A new Amnesty International report says the Gaza Humanitarian FoundationÂ…

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

July 3, 2025

Toronto police investigating after two men found dead in Scarborough

Toronto police are investigating after two men were found dead…

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Uber drivers in Victoria vote to unionize
Star

July 3, 2025

Uber drivers in Victoria vote to unionize

More than 500 Uber drivers in Victoria, B.C., have voted…

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Ancient Saskatchewan archaeological site falls victim to illegal scavenging
Star

July 3, 2025

Ancient Saskatchewan archaeological site falls victim to illegal scavenging

Âsowanânihk, which means “a place to cross” in Cree, is…

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Chronic pain left her feeling hopeless, alone and invalidated — until she started helping others
Star

July 3, 2025

Chronic pain left her feeling hopeless, alone and invalidated — until she started helping others

Janice MacMillan recalls driving home from work trying to breathe…

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Judge denies bail for 2 men accused of looting during wildfire evacuation in La Ronge, Sask.
Star

July 3, 2025

Judge denies bail for 2 men accused of looting during wildfire evacuation in La Ronge, Sask.

Two men accused of looting in La Ronge during the…

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Liverpool soccer player Diogo Jota, his brother killed in car accident
Star

July 3, 2025

Liverpool soccer player Diogo Jota, his brother killed in car accident

Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother were killed in…

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Is it cheaper to live in Halifax or Toronto? This data says the relative costs are comparable
Star

July 3, 2025

Is it cheaper to live in Halifax or Toronto? This data says the relative costs are comparable

In Halifax, the median proportion of household income spent on…

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Regular cannabis use can cause a serious vomiting syndrome. Should people be warned?
Star

July 3, 2025

Regular cannabis use can cause a serious vomiting syndrome. Should people be warned?

When Brittany Ramsey started experiencing “awful stomach episodes” she thought…

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Why do people drink and drive? A former drunk driver explains
Star

July 3, 2025

Why do people drink and drive? A former drunk driver explains

Judy Wells lost her brother to a drunk driver when…

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Call for 'accountability' after Windsor, Ont., police chief disciplined for racist remarks
Star

July 3, 2025

Call for ‘accountability’ after Windsor, Ont., police chief disciplined for racist remarks

Windsor, Ont., police Chief Jason Bellaire must take equity, diversity…

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Sentencing in 'extraordinary' revenge porn, sex assault case proceeds as convict absconds from justice
Star

July 3, 2025

Sentencing in ‘extraordinary’ revenge porn, sex assault case proceeds as convict absconds from justice

Emotional victim impact statements and sentencing arguments for a Pennsylvania…

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