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How Iran is using executions to crush dissent

How Iran is using executions to crush dissent

Human rights groups say Iran is speeding up executions of political dissidents and anti-regime protesters who took to the streets in January. Families and activists say any negotiations to end the war must be conditioned on ending the killings.

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There's a silver lining in the Iran war ceasefire for Canada's oil and gas industry

There’s a silver lining in the Iran war ceasefire for Canada’s oil and gas industry

The Iran war appears to have ended (if it has ended) with a settlement that neither fully opens the Strait of Hormuz nor keeps it fully closed. The lingering doubts about the Persian Gulf as a source of energy for Europe and Asia, especially if Iran succeeds in its goal of charging tolls for passage, could be good news for Canadian oil and gas — if disaster can be averted.

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 23, 2026

Allison Jones

Ford government’s restrictive and retroactive information clampdown passes

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government passed legislation Thursday…

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Sports

April 23, 2026

Gemma Karstens-Smith

Vancouver Rise aiming higher after winning first-ever NSL championship

VANCOUVER — Even after being crowned champions, the Vancouver Rise…

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Sports

April 23, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Barrett, Shead excited to return to Scotiabank Arena for playoff basketball

TORONTO — RJ Barrett has been waiting his whole life,…

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Disaster, Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 23, 2026

Body found in submerged vehicle that entered Lake Ontario after police stop attempt

Ontario’s police watchdog says divers have pulled a body from…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

April 23, 2026

‘SMS blasters’ that mimic cell towers seized in Toronto cybercrime investigation

TORONTO — Toronto police say they have seized the first…

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Stage is set for the PWHL's 1st all-Canadian Walter Cup final between Montreal, Ottawa
Star

April 23, 2026

Stage is set for the PWHL’s 1st all-Canadian Walter Cup final between Montreal, Ottawa

For the first time in PWHL history, a Canadian team…

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PWHL to add 9th team in Detroit ahead of next season
Star

April 23, 2026

PWHL to add 9th team in Detroit ahead of next season

The PWHL will add a ninth team in Detroit that…

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Sports

April 23, 2026

Canada to face Brazil with Billie Jean King Cup spot at stake

LONDON — Canada will face Brazil in November with its…

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Entertainment, Arts, Music, Ontario/Quebec

April 23, 2026

Rianna Lim

‘One of my joys’: Meet the Toronto subway musicians bringing rhythm to rush hour

TORONTO — Cellist Leo Zhang has performed for more people…

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