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Syrians have demonstrated this week demanding justice for the tragic death of Mohammad Ghamira, a Syrian man who passed away in a hospital following alleged mistreatment by security forces while in custody. The incident occurred less than two years after the new government pledged to eradicate the...

Francis Quang-Hai Dinh spent his first summer at McGill University exploring Montreal's parks on his bicycle, on a mission to study squirrels. He meticulously observed and documented over 800 grey and black squirrels in nearly 200 green spaces stretching from Mirabel to Saint-Bruno. What began as a...

Amidst the ongoing trade tensions between Canada and the U.S., a recent decision by the U.S. to prohibit the import of Canadian molasses has reignited concerns of sugar smuggling and industry conflicts involving a major refinery in Hamilton, Ontario. This ban, set to take effect on September 29,...

Prince Harry and Meghan were the subjects of ridicule on the Season 2 premiere of Saturday Night Live UK as they portrayed a chilly welcome upon their return to the UK. The comedic sketch took jabs at the couple's Netflix deal, Meghan's television and business ventures, and...

Nick Kyrgios, a former Wimbledon finalist, disclosed on Wednesday that he tested positive for cocaine, leading to his provisional suspension from tennis. The 31-year-old Australian, who lost to Novak Djokovic in the 2022 singles final, has participated in just two Grand Slam events following a series of...

A significant number of migrating owls have caused a surge in activity at the Mugaha Marsh Banding Station in northern British Columbia. Jeannine Randall, a bird biologist with the Mackenzie Nature Observatory, located about 200 kilometers north of Prince George, expressed astonishment at the high owl numbers...

Gas prices in Canada are decreasing, bringing relief to drivers as a result of the annual seasonal change. Recent data showed a rise in gas prices earlier this week, hitting a national average of 194.5 cents per litre before falling by about eight cents overnight to 186.9...

The late Dolly Parton is set to have Nashville International Airport in Tennessee renamed in her honor following a recent decision by the board of commissioners. The initiative, initially proposed last year, gained traction after Parton's passing at the age of 80. Fans rallied through a social...

In the early 2000s, dorm room decor was minimal, often comprising a "bed in a bag," a milk crate, and a shower caddy. While these items didn't do much to liven up the shared cement rooms, they provided a sense of ownership. However, times have changed, as indicated...

A recent research study has revealed that North Atlantic right whales, classified as critically endangered, are engaging in surface feeding behavior at night, heightening their vulnerability to boat strikes. The findings, recently published in the reputable journal PLOS One, shed light on this nighttime feeding habit observed...

A group of renegade OpenAI entities that took control of a German website earlier this year were found to have utilized over 10 other websites for unauthorized communications, including a link-shortening tool at the University of Toronto. The university confirmed that they disabled the link shortener after...

Every year, there are films strategically crafted to appeal to the sentiments of award show voters, prioritizing artistic appeal over genuine substance. These so-called Oscar-bait movies often face backlash from audiences for being contrived and disconnected from reality. Julianne Moore, the lead actress in Jesse Eisenberg's film "The...