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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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Marineland owner Marie Holer dies — unclear who will now lead controversial park | CBC News
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September 6, 2024

Marineland owner Marie Holer dies — unclear who will now lead controversial park | CBC News

Marineland’s owner, Marie Holer, has died. But the southern Ontario…

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Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Cathy Merrick remembered as 'a force of strength' as tributes pour in | CBC News
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September 6, 2024

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Cathy Merrick remembered as ‘a force of strength’ as tributes pour in | CBC News

Cathy Merrick, the first woman to become grand chief of…

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Toronto man charged with threatening Justin Trudeau, Chrystia Freeland on TikTok | CBC News
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September 6, 2024

Toronto man charged with threatening Justin Trudeau, Chrystia Freeland on TikTok | CBC News

A Toronto man has been charged with threatening Prime Minister…

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Low literacy rates in Canada prompt reading curriculum changes | CBC Radio
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September 6, 2024

Low literacy rates in Canada prompt reading curriculum changes | CBC Radio

Several provinces are rethinking how they teach kids to read,…

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Kids are getting lost boarding the wrong school bus home. Parents want answers | CBC News
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September 6, 2024

Kids are getting lost boarding the wrong school bus home. Parents want answers | CBC News

CBC News spoke with multiple parents who said their children…

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Girl, 14, charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting classmate on fire at Sask. high school | CBC News
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September 6, 2024

Girl, 14, charged with attempted murder after allegedly setting classmate on fire at Sask. high school | CBC News

The 14-year-old girl accused of seriously injuring a 15-year-old classmate…

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TIFF will play documentary on Russian soldiers after pausing screenings | CBC News
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September 6, 2024

TIFF will play documentary on Russian soldiers after pausing screenings | CBC News

The documentary Russians at War will play at the Toronto…

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From Universal Language to The Apprentice — 7 Canadian films that defined TIFF 2024 | CBC News
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September 6, 2024

From Universal Language to The Apprentice — 7 Canadian films that defined TIFF 2024 | CBC News

After years marked by COVID closures and Hollywood strikes, 2024…

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TIFF suspends screening of film on Russian soldiers after threats | CBC News
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September 6, 2024

TIFF suspends screening of film on Russian soldiers after threats | CBC News

The Toronto International Film Festival has announced it will pause…

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