• Reuters

    At least 4 killed in Mexico after stage collapse at campaign event, local media report

    At least four people died and others were injured on Wednesday evening in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon after a structure collapsed at a campaign event for the Citizens' Movement party, local newspaper Reforma reported. The party's presidential candidate, Jorge Alvarez Maynez, said on social media that a gust of wind caused the stage to collapse at the event in the city of San Pedro Garza Garcia, a wealthy enclave near the industrial hub of Monterrey.

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  • The Canadian Press

    CPL's Forge FC upsets CF Montreal, advances to Canadian Championship semifinal

    MONTREAL — Forge FC secured a historic 2-1 victory over CF Montreal at Stade Saputo on Wednesday evening to book their ticket to the Canadian Championship semifinal. Daniel Parra and Kwasi Poku scored in the first half for the Canadian Premier League's Forge, which upset the Major League Soccer side with a 3-2 victory in the two-leg quarterfinal on aggregate. Victor Wanyama replied for Montreal, which is winless in eight games in all competitions. Forge will face Toronto FC, the Vancouver Whitec

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  • Local Journalism Initiative

    Are you using emojis correctly? Markham influencer helps older Canadians navigate emoji etiquette in national campaign

    26-year-old Tiana Shern never thought she'd be teaching older Canadians about emoji etiquette, but that's exactly what she did in a recent national ad campaign. The campaign, part of Simply Spiked Peach's survey, revealed that 96 per cent of Canadians over 60 don't associate the peach emoji (🍑) with its risqué double entendre, highlighting the generational gap in emoji use. Shern was selected to help bridge the gap since the Markham-based dancer has more than 1.4 million followers across Instag

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  • Associated Press

    High wind topples part of stage and sends a Mexican presidential candidate running for safety

    A high gust of wind toppled part of the stage at a campaign rally Wednesday evening in northern Mexico, sending a long shot Mexican presidential candidate running for safety. Candidate Jorge Álvarez Máynez wrote in his social media accounts that he went to a hospital after the accident at a campaign rally in the wealthy suburb of San Pedro Garza Garcia, near the city of Monterrey. Álvarez Máynez wrote that he was “well,” did specify why he went to the hospital.

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  • MLB.com

    White Sox vs. Blue Jays Highlights

    Bo Bichette and the Blue Jays defeat Tommy Pham and the White Sox, 9-2

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  • Local Journalism Initiative

    ‘Marking a century of excellence’: Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto celebrating 100 years of empowering women in golf

    The Ladies’ Golf Club of Toronto, nestled in Markham, is celebrating a century of existence. Founded in 1924 by Ada Mackenzie, a visionary entrepreneur, champion golfer, and mentor to aspiring young golfers, the club was established to provide women with a private and welcoming environment to enjoy the sport of golf. Born in 1891, at a time when Canadian women had limited rights and participation in sports and business, Mackenzie faced challenges typical of her era. Women's tee times were restri

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  • USA TODAY Sports

    Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving combine for 63 points as Mavericks steal Game 1 vs. Timberwolves

    Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving led the way as the Mavericks immediately stole home-court advantage from the Timberwolves.

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