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Summer McIntosh, Ethan Katzberg chosen as Canada's flag-bearers for Paris Olympics closing ceremony

August 11 , 2024 at 04:08:41 a.m. EDT • :

Summer McIntosh and Ethan Katzberg have been named Canada's flag-bearers for the closing ceremony at the Olympic Games in Paris on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET.

Stronach civil case highlights Succession-like battle over family's billions

August 11 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

A judge's looming decision on whether to compel the Stronach Group to disclose evidence of any coverup of sexual misconduct may yet add a new dimension to a deepening scandal surrounding the multinational's billionaire founder, Frank Stronach.

Having trouble reaching 10,000 steps a day? You might not need that many, anyway

August 11 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

It might be surprise you to know the 10,000-step daily target was actually chosen at random as part of a marketing campaign. But researchers have since probed the long-accepted step goal to figure out exactly how many steps it takes to see maximum benefits.

'Really, that song?': Celine Dion disavows Trump's usage of My Heart Will Go On at rally

August 10 , 2024 at 05:21:15 p.m. EDT • :

My Heart Will Go On helped propel Dion to super stardom as it was used in the 1997 Oscar-winning blockbluster film Titanic.

Here's a hot take: Let's focus on how we feel heat, not global warming

August 11 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Author and historian On Barak says that when talking about climate change, we should be thinking less on the abstract concept of global warming and more about how we directly experience heat.

August 11 , 2024 at 04:43:57 a.m. EDT • :

WATCH | It took 10 years for a Beachcombers fan to find and restore this boat that starred in series

August 11 , 2024 at 06:46:49 a.m. EDT • :

Zelenskyy says surprise Ukrainian attack in Russia puts 'necessary pressure on the aggressor'

August 10 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

Canada was 'highly confident' it heard man-made noises during search for Titan submersible, documents show

August 10 , 2024 at 04:00:00 a.m. EDT • :

These 17 cancers are on the rise in younger generations

August 10 , 2024 at 09:21:55 a.m. EDT • :

Canada joins international condemnation of deadly Israeli strike on Gaza school compound

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