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Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:41:29 EDT
Satwinder Singh, 28, dies of injuries sustained in Milton shooting rampage
The international student’s death brings the death toll from Monday’s shootings to three, not including the gunman.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 06:00:00 EDT
Canada could finally lower its 60% interest cap on loans — but the industry is fighting hard to keep rates high
Sal Costa borrowed $7,400 and ended up owing more than $15,000. He and others are fighting hard to lower the criminal interest rate in Canada.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 07:00:00 EDT
The inside story of how Pierre Poilievre captured the hearts of Canada’s Conservatives
When party members thought Erin O’Toole had lost his way, they didn’t need to look far to spot a fighter in their midst, Stephanie Levitz writes.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 08:00:00 EDT
Chantal Hébert: Pierre Poilievre suffered a week of self-inflicted damage
If the new Conservative leader was looking to introduce himself to Quebec on his own terms, he certainly succeeded, Chantal Hébert writes.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:44:56 EDT
Rosie DiManno: Under Queen Elizabeth’s seven-decade reign, the Commonwealth gained meaning
Without the Queen, the relevance of the Commonwealth will depend on the relevance of King Charles within it

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 09:00:00 EDT
‘Playing chess with thugs.’ Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan and the West’s challenge in combating hostage diplomacy by dictators
As anxious families seek freedom for loved ones jailed in Russia, we look at new tactics the West can use against regimes like Putin’s.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 07:00:00 EDT
What $1 million bought at the peak of the Toronto housing market — and what it will buy today
Bidding wars are falling off and some properties are going for under asking. A look at the surprising deals beginning to appear.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 07:00:00 EDT
Meet the people determined to revitalize Indigenous languages
‘When you meet someone, especially young ones that are speaking fluently in their native language, that tugs on your heartstrings.’

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 16:27:13 EDT
So you want Canada to abolish the monarchy? Here’s why that’s basically impossible
The Canadian Constitution sets a very high bar for making fundamental changes to the monarchy, including abolishing it.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 10:00:00 EDT
Shawn Micallef: Toronto the mediocre? Why we need to elect leaders who won’t settle for ‘good enough’
During election season it’s useful to imagine yourself a visitor to the city. What are the first impressions of Toronto?

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 06:00:00 EDT
Secrets of a tobacco insider: How crackdowns and high taxes just helped the industry make more money
In an exclusive interview, the anonymous insider who told all in Firebrand: A Tobacco Lawyer’s Journey, reveals his identity and lays bare the tobacco paradox.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 18:00:00 EDT
Althia Raj: Trudeau government considering end to COVID-19 vaccination mandate at border and random testing: sources
The federal government is considering turning the page on pandemic-era restrictions by ending the COVID-19 vaccination mandate at the border and scrapping random testing requirements, the Star has learned.

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 15:30:00 EDT
MPPs spent $95.21 on groceries for two weeks to send Doug Ford a message. Here’s what they found
As they wrap up a self-imposed, two-week “social assistance diet” on grocery budgets of $95.21 — in hopes of pressuring Premier Doug Ford to double rates paid to recipients — several New Democrat MPPs described what it’s been like.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 11:19:48 EDT
Peter Howell: Couldn’t make it to TIFF? Here’s our guide to the best of the fest, plus what’s getting Oscar buzz
Theatres were full, lines were long and the talent showed up for Q&As, just like the old days at TIFF, and there were a lot of great movies to catch.



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