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A Blue Jays return to the World Series next year won't be easy, but fans have hope

A Blue Jays return to the World Series next year won’t be easy, but fans have hope

It was a tough Game 7 loss on Saturday, and Blue Jays fans were still licking their World Series wounds this week when Toronto pitcher Shane Bieber exercised his player option, forgoing free agency to stay with the club. Just like that, fans, analysts — and even Blue Jays executives — were talking about the possibility that the team could be back on baseball’s biggest stage next year.

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How the son of Russian spies paved the legal path for B.C. ostrich cull

How the son of Russian spies paved the legal path for B.C. ostrich cull

In his battle for Canadian citizenship, Alexander Vavilov got an opportunity denied to the owners of B.C.’s Universal Ostrich Farms — a chance to argue his case before Canada’s top court. In the process, the son of Russian spies set a legal standard for decision-making “reasonableness” that would doom the B.C. birds six years later.

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From Companion to Ex Machina, Hollywood is robot-obsessed. Should we be afraid?
Star

February 2, 2025

From Companion to Ex Machina, Hollywood is robot-obsessed. Should we be afraid?

Right up to this week with Companion, the warning that…

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We're being nudged to eat meat. What if the tables were turned?
Star

February 2, 2025

We’re being nudged to eat meat. What if the tables were turned?

Restaurants, events and even hospitals generally offer meat as the…

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Trump claims there are only '2 genders.' Historians say that's never been true
Star

February 2, 2025

Trump claims there are only ‘2 genders.’ Historians say that’s never been true

The Trump administration’s ‘two gender’ policy is sparking fear and…

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As colleges slash programs, concern grows about less choice for students, and impact to workforce
Star

February 2, 2025

As colleges slash programs, concern grows about less choice for students, and impact to workforce

Many Ontario colleges have cut programs, put others under review…

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I am a proud African. Moving to Canada and being seen as Black was a culture shock
Star

February 2, 2025

I am a proud African. Moving to Canada and being seen as Black was a culture shock

Vuyo Ginindza has always felt pride in being Swati and…

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Elon Musk's speech in Germany raises concerns about his increased political meddling abroad
Star

February 2, 2025

Elon Musk’s speech in Germany raises concerns about his increased political meddling abroad

Elon Musk’s comments at a rally for Germany’s far-right AfD…

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Sports

February 2, 2025

Woll ensures Leafs escape Edmonton with gritty 4-3 win

EDMONTON — What looked like a game on cruise control…

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Sports

February 2, 2025

OHL roundup: Aitcheson plays OT hero as Colts clip IceDogs 7-6

BARRIE, Ont. — Kashawn Aitcheson’s second goal of the night,…

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Sports

February 2, 2025

Merilainen gets 3rd shutout of season as Senators beat Wild 6-0

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Leevi Merilainen stopped 16 shots for…

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