Harry Rosen, founder of Canadian menswear chain, dies at 92
Harry Rosen, founder of Canadian menswear chain, dies at 92

The founder of Canadian men’s clothing retailer Harry Rosen Inc. has died at 92. Harry Rosen opened his first made-to-measure menswear store on Parliament Street in Toronto in 1954 and ran the company…

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King Charles III's Christmas message reflects a coronation theme and calls for planet's protection
King Charles III’s Christmas message reflects a coronation theme and calls for planet’s protection

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III reflected his coronation theme of public service Monday in a Christmas message that he connected to the health of the planet and wars that are raging. In…

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What’s open and closed for the holidays in the region
What’s open and closed for the holidays in the region

Christmas is bringing in some much-needed holiday cheer, and with it comes some closures to regional services. This a look at what will be open and closed over the holiday season. Regional Services: Warming…
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Reduced visibility expected for Ontario due to Christmas Day fog: Environment Canada
Reduced visibility expected for Ontario due to Christmas Day fog: Environment Canada

Environment Canada says near-zero visibility is expected to persist throughout parts of Ontario on Christmas Day due to foggy conditions. The weather agency issued fog advisories for much of the province,…

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Pope says 'our hearts are in Bethlehem' as he presides over the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's
Pope says ‘our hearts are in Bethlehem’ as he presides over the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Recalling Jesus’ birth in a stable in Bethlehem, Pope Francis in a Christmas Eve homily said that “the clash of arms even today” prevents Jesus “from finding room in the world.”…
Passengers stranded at region's airport after Christmas Eve flight cancelled due to maintenance and no pilot
Passengers stranded at region’s airport after Christmas Eve flight cancelled due to maintenance and no pilot

Almost 200 people won’t be home for Christmas – or anywhere else for that matter – after their flight to Mexico was cancelled due to a series of missteps by Flair Airlines. The discount carrier was…

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King Charles III's Christmas message reflects a coronation theme and calls for planet's protection
King Charles III’s Christmas message reflects a coronation theme and calls for planet’s protection

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III reflected his coronation theme of public service Monday in a Christmas message that he connected to the health of the planet and wars that are raging. In…

10h ago

What’s open and closed for the holidays in the region
What’s open and closed for the holidays in the region

Christmas is bringing in some much-needed holiday cheer, and with it comes some closures to regional services. This a look at what will be open and closed over the holiday season. Regional Services: Warming…
Reduced visibility expected for Ontario due to Christmas Day fog: Environment Canada
Reduced visibility expected for Ontario due to Christmas Day fog: Environment Canada

Environment Canada says near-zero visibility is expected to persist throughout parts of Ontario on Christmas Day due to foggy conditions. The weather agency issued fog advisories for much of the province,…

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Pope says 'our hearts are in Bethlehem' as he presides over the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's
Pope says ‘our hearts are in Bethlehem’ as he presides over the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Recalling Jesus’ birth in a stable in Bethlehem, Pope Francis in a Christmas Eve homily said that “the clash of arms even today” prevents Jesus “from finding room in the world.”…
Passengers stranded at region's airport after Christmas Eve flight cancelled due to maintenance and no pilot
Passengers stranded at region’s airport after Christmas Eve flight cancelled due to maintenance and no pilot

Almost 200 people won’t be home for Christmas – or anywhere else for that matter – after their flight to Mexico was cancelled due to a series of missteps by Flair Airlines. The discount carrier was…

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