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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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Biden to highlight legislative record, COVID recovery in farewell address to the nation
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January 15, 2025

Biden to highlight legislative record, COVID recovery in farewell address to the nation

U.S. President Joe Biden will cap his half-century political career…

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Man convicted in 1981 murder of Hamilton nursing assistant suddenly drops bid for early parole
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January 15, 2025

Man convicted in 1981 murder of Hamilton nursing assistant suddenly drops bid for early parole

Robert Badgerow, who was found guilty of the 1981 sexual…

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Drake sues record label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar diss track
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January 15, 2025

Drake sues record label for defamation over Kendrick Lamar diss track

Toronto rap superstar Drake is suing his record label, Universal…

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Parties must meet 2 of 3 requirements to join federal leaders' debate in next election
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January 15, 2025

Parties must meet 2 of 3 requirements to join federal leaders’ debate in next election

The Leaders’ Debates Commission has released the rules for the…

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Red dye No. 3 banned from foods, U.S. regulator says
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January 15, 2025

Red dye No. 3 banned from foods, U.S. regulator says

U.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the additive called red dye…

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National home sales finished year on strong note with rebound expected in 2025
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January 15, 2025

National home sales finished year on strong note with rebound expected in 2025

The number of homes that changed hands across the country…

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Walmart updated its logo for the first time in nearly 20 years. The internet has thoughts
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January 15, 2025

Walmart updated its logo for the first time in nearly 20 years. The internet has thoughts

The retailer boasted in a news release that the new…

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Ex-Woodstock, Ont., mayor found guilty of sexual assault, judge calls him an 'obvious liar'
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January 15, 2025

Ex-Woodstock, Ont., mayor found guilty of sexual assault, judge calls him an ‘obvious liar’

Former Woodstock mayor Trevor Birtch has been found guilty of…

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EVs are now more expensive for Canadians
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January 15, 2025

EVs are now more expensive for Canadians

The federal incentive for buying electric vehicles has stopped months…

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