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The death of a lab worker in Russia has raised fears of the plague. Authorities claim she died of pneumonia from an unknown origin, but have yet to release any…

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Monty Python's John Cleese on his favourite Toronto prank — and what's so funny about King Charles

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As a member of the absurdist British comedy troupe Monty Python’s Flying Circus, John Cleese helped carve a cultural touchstone,…

The end of the Harold Ballard curse? Home of controversial ex-Maple Leafs owner is demolished in Etobicoke

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As the Toronto Maple Leafs take to the ice for their 110th season this week, a landmark of one of…

With 10 questions and 10 separate ballots, Albertans brace for a 'gong show' referendum vote

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OTTAWA — Federalists campaigning for Alberta to remain in Canada are urging supporters to vote early in an effort to…

Toronto's top chefs are taking up farming, bringing new meaning to farm-to-table dining

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Chefs tend to have a long list of things to do: Prep, chop, sauté. Plan menus, cook for a crowd,…

This Oscar-nominated Toronto filmmaker is tackling a different art form. Here’s what moves him to tears

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There are certain esthetic experiences that have moved Atom Egoyan’s soul.Once, on a streetcar heading to Roncesvalles, the acclaimed director…

A long-neglected Black classic opens Canadian Stage with a quiet, shattering look at race and misogyny

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Wine in the Wilderness By Alice Childress, directed by Jordan Laffrenier. Until Oct. 11 at the Berkeley Street Theatre, 26…

Mark Carney says privatizing Canada's busiest airports will lower costs for consumers. Evidence shows the opposite

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It’s easy to understand why the day-to-day operations of Canada’s four busiest airports are on the federal auction block.Ottawa would…

Andrea Martin, Emily Hampshire and Jann Arden honoured at Artists for Peace and Justice Gala

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On Sept. 14, the Windsor Arms Hotel was the site of the 18th annual Artists for Peace and Justice Gala.…

Meta bans another Toronto performer from Instagram and Facebook, saying an old photo of dancers in bikinis promotes harm

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Performer and artist Starlotte Satine wants more glamour and opulence for Toronto live performance. It’s why she has scaled up…