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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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Blake Lively accuses It Ends With Us director of harassment and smear campaign
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December 22, 2024

Blake Lively accuses It Ends With Us director of harassment and smear campaign

In a legal complaint, actor Blake Lively has accused her…

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Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball's stolen base king and 1-time Blue Jay, dead at 65
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December 21, 2024

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball’s stolen base king and 1-time Blue Jay, dead at 65

Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, baseball’s stolen base king, has…

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Taylor brand oysters distributed in 3 provinces recalled over possible norovirus contamination
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December 21, 2024

Taylor brand oysters distributed in 3 provinces recalled over possible norovirus contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recall covers certain…

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Manitoban who's made everything from moose antler guitars to cookie tin ukuleles selling part of collection
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December 21, 2024

Manitoban who’s made everything from moose antler guitars to cookie tin ukuleles selling part of collection

Lorne Collie, 88, has been making musical instruments for more…

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Danielle Smith reworking Alberta's everything, everywhere all at once
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December 21, 2024

Danielle Smith reworking Alberta’s everything, everywhere all at once

The premier makes no apologies for an ambitious reform agenda….

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Canada's Reece Howden wins gold at World Cup ski cross event in Italy
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December 21, 2024

Canada’s Reece Howden wins gold at World Cup ski cross event in Italy

Canada’s Reece Howden raced to a gold-medal victory on Saturday…

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Germany in mourning as death toll in market attack rises to 5, including 9-year-old girl
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December 21, 2024

Germany in mourning as death toll in market attack rises to 5, including 9-year-old girl

People in Germany are mourning the victims and their shaken…

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In emotional game, Laura Stacey powers Montreal Victoire past Toronto Sceptres with OT winner
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December 21, 2024

In emotional game, Laura Stacey powers Montreal Victoire past Toronto Sceptres with OT winner

Laura Stacey scored 15 seconds into overtime to lift the…

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Cape Breton to Lollapalooza: Goldie Boutilier's fall, and rise, to music's biggest stages
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December 21, 2024

Cape Breton to Lollapalooza: Goldie Boutilier’s fall, and rise, to music’s biggest stages

Musician Goldie Boutilier performed at some revered North American music…

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