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Partial settlement reached in lawsuit against Calgary Stampede over abuse of boys

Partial settlement reached in lawsuit against Calgary Stampede over abuse of boys

CALGARY — A partial settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit against the Calgary Stampede that alleged the organization allowed a performance school staffer to sexually abuse young boys.
'Stranger Things' star Millie Bobby Brown added to the Fan Expo Canada lineup

'Stranger Things' star Millie Bobby Brown added to the Fan Expo Canada lineup

TORONTO — “Stranger Things” star Millie Bobby Brown has been added to the Fan Expo Canada lineup. The four-day pop culture convention says the actress will be on hand for autographs, photos and a panel.
Canadian contestants question 'Jeopardy' decision to film during strike

Canadian contestants question 'Jeopardy' decision to film during strike

TORONTO — Canadian "Jeopardy" contestants are questioning the decision to continue filming new episodes using old questions while the show's writers are on strike.
DeSantis appointees reach deal with Disney World's firefighters, capping years of negotiations

DeSantis appointees reach deal with Disney World's firefighters, capping years of negotiations

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — After years of contentious negotiations, the board of Walt Disney World's governing district now made up of Gov.
A new millipede species is crawling under LA. It's blind, glassy and has 486 legs

A new millipede species is crawling under LA. It's blind, glassy and has 486 legs

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The City of Angels, a metropolis of freeways and traffic, has a newly discovered species named in its honor: The Los Angeles Thread Millipede.
Not all heat warnings are equal: 5 things about Canada's alert system for hot weather

Not all heat warnings are equal: 5 things about Canada's alert system for hot weather

MONTREAL — Environment Canada has issued heat warnings this summer for parts of the country used to baking in the heat, but also in places unaccustomed to extended periods of hot weather.
Heirloom corn in a rainbow of colors makes a comeback in Mexico, where white corn has long been king

Heirloom corn in a rainbow of colors makes a comeback in Mexico, where white corn has long been king

IXTENCO, Mexico (AP) — On the slopes of the Malinche volcano, Juan Vargas starts the dawn routine he’s had since childhood, carefully checking stalks of colorful native corn .
Big global brands drove supplier prices higher in second quarter: Loblaw

Big global brands drove supplier prices higher in second quarter: Loblaw

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Large global suppliers are driving costs higher for Loblaw Companies Ltd., the firm said as it released earnings for the second quarter that showed profits up despite lower gross margins.
Canadians travelling to Europe in 2024 will need a permit to enter some countries

Canadians travelling to Europe in 2024 will need a permit to enter some countries

Canadians eyeing a trip to certain European countries next year will need to obtain a permit first.
Documentaries on 'Mr. Dressup,' anti-Black racism, Louis C.K. accusers head to TIFF

Documentaries on 'Mr. Dressup,' anti-Black racism, Louis C.K. accusers head to TIFF

TORONTO — Documentaries about Canadian children's entertainer Mr. Dressup, anti-Black racism in the United States and the women who accused Louis C.K. of sexual harassment are heading to the Toronto International Film Festival.
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