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🚨 Alberta measles cases outpace U.S. + Young Canadians face financial strain
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Alberta Measles Cases Outpace U.S.
Cases of measles in Alberta are growing fast, and now beat the entirety of the United States in quantity. Some physicians have noted that this may be due to low childhood immunization rates in the province that have removed herd immunity.
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Minister Defended Immigration Bid of Alleged Tamil Tigers Member
Before joining cabinet, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree wrote letters supporting the immigration application of Senthuran Selvakumaran, whom Canadian officials had identified as a member of the Tamil Tigers, a listed terrorist group.
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Young Canadians Face ‘Youth-cession’ Amid Economic Strain
A new MNP Consumer Debt Index reveals that Canadians aged 18–34 are disproportionately affected by rising costs and stagnant wages, with 45% reporting financial anxiety and 37% living paycheque to paycheque.
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Small Plane Hijacking Grounds Flights at Vancouver Airport
A Cessna 172 allegedly hijacked from Victoria entered restricted airspace near Vancouver International Airport, prompting a 39-minute ground stop and diverting nine incoming flights.
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Global Vaccine Coverage Stalls as 14 Million Children Remain Unprotected
In 2024, over 14 million children worldwide received no vaccines, with nine countries accounting for more than half of these “zero-dose” cases. Despite modest gains in coverage for diphtheria, tetanus, and measles, experts warn that collapsing international aid and rising misinformation threaten decades of immunization progress.
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Fauja Singh, World’s Oldest Marathon Runner, Dies at 114 in Hit-and-Run
Fauja Singh, who began running competitively at age 89 and completed a full marathon at 100, was struck and killed by a vehicle near his hometown in India.
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Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown Under Police Protection After Death Threats
Peel Regional Police are investigating a death threat made against Mayor Patrick Brown and his family, prompting a security detail “out of an abundance of caution.”
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Poilievre Calls for Net-Negative Migration
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre stated Canada needs “more people leaving than coming” over the next few years, citing rapid population growth outpacing housing and job creation.
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Live & Loud Wednesday
Here's what's heating up Toronto's live entertainment scene:
August 5th & 6th, 2025
🎤 Katy Perry - The Lifetimes Tour
Pop icon Katy Perry returns with The Lifetimes Tour, her first global tour in seven years following her “Witness” tour, supporting her album 143.
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Monday, July 28th, 2025
🎤 The Weeknd: After Hours Til Dawn Tour with Mike Dean
Come see Toronto born R&B sensation The Weeknd at Rogers Centre. With Hurry Up Tomorrow out now, the final part of his latest album trilogy, he will be joined by Mike Dean
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Friday, July 18th, 2025
🎤 Wiz Khalifa & Sean Paul - Good Vibes Only Tour w/ Special Guest DaBaby
Rap fans in Toronto are in for a treat with Wiz Khalifa, Sean Paul, and DaBaby in one show. The Good Vibes Only tour will be hitting Toronto’s Budweiser Stage this Friday.
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Upcoming Events/News:
🏈 WASHINGTON COMMANDERS WR TERRY MCLAURIN: Star receiver from the commanders Terry McLaurin is holding out from training camps after being unable to reach a new deal on his contract.
🏈 CFL WEEK 7 SCHEDULE: This week has four games with two on Thursday, one on Friday, and one on Saturday. Montreal versus Ottawa and Hamilton versus BC on Thursday, Winnipeg versus Edmonton on Friday, and Toronto versus Saskatchewan on Saturday.
⚾ BLUE JAYS TO PLAY SAN FRANCISCO: The Toronto Blue Jays will start their series against San Francisco this Friday in a home game.
⚾ BLUE JAYS CLOSE TO LOSING SPOT IN FIRST: The New York Yankees are two wins away from taking the Blue Jays spot as first in AL East. Hopefully the Toronto Blue Jays are able to win in their series against San Francisco to keep their ranking.
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