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Charles, beloved Toronto Zoo gorilla, dies at 52

Charles, beloved Toronto Zoo gorilla, dies at 52

Charles died on Oct. 29 of natural causes after experiencing significant health issues, the Toronto Zoo detailed
‘I wasn’t fine’: Cancer survivor designs recovery underwear

‘I wasn’t fine’: Cancer survivor designs recovery underwear

Inspired by his own struggles recovering from testicular cancer surgery, Ariz Bhimani designed recovery underwear
BEYOND LOCAL: 4 astronauts return to Earth after being delayed by Boeing's capsule trouble and Hurricane Milton

BEYOND LOCAL: 4 astronauts return to Earth after being delayed by Boeing's capsule trouble and Hurricane Milton

A SpaceX capsule carrying the crew parachuted before dawn into the Gulf of Mexico just off the Florida coast after undocking from the International Space Station mid-week
BEYOND LOCAL: Twenty-two Canadians fill NBA rosters, second most of any country in the league

BEYOND LOCAL: Twenty-two Canadians fill NBA rosters, second most of any country in the league

Canada is the second-most represented country in the NBA for the 11th consecutive season
BEYOND LOCAL: Research from Alaska finds more polar bears are exposed to pathogens

BEYOND LOCAL: Research from Alaska finds more polar bears are exposed to pathogens

The study released on Wednesday says it highlights the need for increased surveillance of the polar bear population, including to see if the pathogens remain in flesh that could be consumed by people
BEYOND LOCAL: By the numbers: A look at the women's hockey landscape in Canada

BEYOND LOCAL: By the numbers: A look at the women's hockey landscape in Canada

In the 2023-24 hockey season, there were 108,313 women and girls registered as players in Hockey Canada-sanctioned programs, which represented 19.9 per cent of all participants — the highest percentage in Canadian hockey history
BEYOND LOCAL: Pokemon cards, music royalties, sports memorabilia: Do alternative investments work?

BEYOND LOCAL: Pokemon cards, music royalties, sports memorabilia: Do alternative investments work?

For millennials and generation Z, indulging in niche collectibles such as limited-edition shoes, handbags or trading cards is another way non-traditional investing has taken shape
'Some tears for sure' as iconic Canadian blues band takes final bow

'Some tears for sure' as iconic Canadian blues band takes final bow

Downchild Blues Band leader Donnie "Mr. Downchild" Walsh 'has always stayed true to his roots,' band member says as group brings final tour to MCC Saturday
Teen calls out lack of mental health help, despite paying $35K for rehab

Teen calls out lack of mental health help, despite paying $35K for rehab

Father and daughter say the province lacks sufficient mental health supports for youth, and their experience at a local private treatment centre was a costly failure
BEYOND LOCAL: PWHL teams see increase in regular-season games to 30 per team in second year

BEYOND LOCAL: PWHL teams see increase in regular-season games to 30 per team in second year

Canada's three teams hit the ice opening day