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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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Jasper businesses face slower peak tourism season 1 year after wildfire
Star

January 30, 2025

Jasper businesses face slower peak tourism season 1 year after wildfire

Tourism is rebounding at Jasper National Park, but the influx…

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Alberta premier demands apology from fire-stricken town of Jasper
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January 30, 2025

Alberta premier demands apology from fire-stricken town of Jasper

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is demanding the fire-stricken town of…

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Who's the daddy? Baby shark hatched at aquarium with no males might not have one
Star

January 29, 2025

Who’s the daddy? Baby shark hatched at aquarium with no males might not have one

When a shark egg appeared one day in a shark…

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National, Politics, Social

January 29, 2025

Ukrainians worry as their three-year emergency visas are set to expire

OTTAWA — Many of the 300,000 Ukrainians who have come…

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National

January 29, 2025

These industries would be hit hardest by Trump’s 25 per cent tariffs

OTTAWA — U.S. President Donald Trump could be just days…

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Entertainment, Arts, National, Radio

January 29, 2025

CBC head calls for a ‘national conversation’ on Conservatives’ pledge to defund

OTTAWA — With Donald Trump making “territorial claims,” the new…

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Business, Economy, Justice, National, Politics

January 29, 2025

Canada can strike back swiftly if U.S. imposes tariffs, experts say

OTTAWA — If the U.S. follows through on President Donald…

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Business, Economy, Finance

January 29, 2025

S&P/TSX composite up as BoC cuts key rate, U.S. stock markets dip as Fed holds

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed higher Wednesday as…

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Business, Economy, Finance

January 29, 2025

S&P/TSX composite up as BoC cuts key rate, U.S. stock markets dip as Fed holds

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed higher Wednesday as…

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