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Alberta’s referendum is over. Danielle Smith’s reckoning is just beginning

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Martin Regg Cohn

Maple Leafs fans finally had a reason to watch. Too bad it was so hard to find the game

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Jonah Sigel

Facing midterm panic, Trump tries a new strategy: objectifying male senator backsides

Facing midterm panic, Trump tries a new strategy: objectifying male senator backsides
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Vinay Menon

The fallout from the Alberta referendum is far from over. Take it from me, someone who left Quebec after ‘95

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Shellene Drakes-Tull

Olivia Chow’s real problem isn’t a lacklustre election campaign

Olivia Chow’s real problem isn’t a lacklustre election campaign
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Mark McQueen

Now that Albertans have rejected separation, all eyes are on what Danielle Smith will do next

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Gillian Steward

Stop being so greedy, Rogers — watching the Leafs on TV should be free

Stop being so greedy, Rogers — watching the Leafs on TV should be free
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Vinay Menon

A lot at stake for Canada now that Donald Trump has sided with Russia against Ukraine

A lot at stake for Canada now that Donald Trump has sided with Russia against Ukraine
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Andrew Phillips

Three little words explain Olivia Chow’s lack of grand vision — and one big idea could change it all

Three little words explain Olivia Chow’s lack of grand vision — and one big idea could change it all
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Matt Elliott

Despite postponed election, why Canada’s recognition of Palestine was the right move

Despite postponed election, why Canada’s recognition of Palestine was the right move
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Martin Regg Cohn

Inquest into the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet pulls together the details of a tragic few moments

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Rosie Dimanno

The harsh criticism of Avi Lewis is getting scary

The harsh criticism of Avi Lewis is getting scary
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Linda McQuaig

The law won’t save you from buying a haunted house. Here’s what will

The law won’t save you from buying a haunted house. Here’s what will
monday 10

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Bob Aaron

Get ahead of your holiday grocery bills with these five smart moves

Get ahead of your holiday grocery bills with these five smart moves
monday 10

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Lesley-Anne Scorgie

Doug Ford must address appalling online gaming scandal

Doug Ford must address appalling online gaming scandal
monday 10

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Star Editorial Board

If Olivia Chow loses, this will be the reason why

If Olivia Chow loses, this will be the reason why
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Richard Warnica

Steven Galloway’s defamation trial exposes the cost of a rush to judgment

Steven Galloway’s defamation trial exposes the cost of a rush to judgment
18.10.2026 1

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Rosie Dimanno

Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna and his coach respond to benching that caused an uproar: ‘That was a first’

18.10.2026 20

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Rosie Dimanno

The battle over Alberta’s future begins after the referendum

The battle over Alberta’s future begins after the referendum
18.10.2026 10

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Susan Delacourt

Alberta’s referendum is built on lies, damned lies and hubristics

Alberta’s referendum is built on lies, damned lies and hubristics
18.10.2026 20

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Justin Ling

Bob Rae and Rosalie Abella on the importance of dialogue and listening in the age of Donald Trump

Bob Rae and Rosalie Abella on the importance of dialogue and listening in the age of Donald Trump
17.10.2026 2

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Steve Paikin

Fed up with Toronto election rage bait? Here’s a test to decide what’s a good idea — and what isn’t

Fed up with Toronto election rage bait? Here’s a test to decide what’s a good idea — and what isn’t
17.10.2026 10

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Shawn Micallef

A closer look at six controversial powers inside Mark Carney’s Building Canada Strong Act

17.10.2026 20

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Althia Raj

The Star’s Santa Claus Fund turns 120: It’s our turn to take part in this tradition of kindness

17.10.2026 10

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Jordan Bitove

Why benching Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna was such a bad move

Why benching Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna was such a bad move
16.10.2026 8

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Dave Feschuk

Canada is inflicting pain and U.S ambassador Pete Hoekstra is feeling it

Canada is inflicting pain and U.S ambassador Pete Hoekstra is feeling it
16.10.2026 10

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Andrew Phillips

There is one person who should ensure the safety of Marineland’s whales

There is one person who should ensure the safety of Marineland’s whales
16.10.2026 20

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Andrew Phillips

Should Canadian publications run American news?

Should Canadian publications run American news?
16.10.2026 10

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Donovan Vincent

The United Nations has become irrelevant. Mark Carney’s got a plan to make it matter again

The United Nations has become irrelevant. Mark Carney’s got a plan to make it matter again
16.10.2026 10

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Justin Ling

Kelly Clarkson ruffles feathers with an online feud over a $15,000 mechanical bird

15.10.2026 8

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Vinay Menon

Here’s where Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford are both missing the point

Here’s where Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford are both missing the point
15.10.2026 7

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Martin Regg Cohn

The spectacular rise and fall of former MAGA darling Kimberly Guilfoyle

The spectacular rise and fall of former MAGA darling Kimberly Guilfoyle
15.10.2026 8

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Rosie Dimanno

Ontarians are ready for their flu shots, but their family doctors aren’t

Ontarians are ready for their flu shots, but their family doctors aren’t
15.10.2026 20

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Iris Gorfinkel

Trump’s vanity TV ads made for an audience of one and that’s why they’ll backfire

Trump’s vanity TV ads made for an audience of one and that’s why they’ll backfire
15.10.2026 20

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Éric Blais

Mark Carney must look past major projects and help Canada’s struggling business owners

Mark Carney must look past major projects and help Canada’s struggling business owners
15.10.2026 20

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Adam Radwanski

Five Blue Jays are up for gold gloves after a lost season with suspect defence. Could they win?

14.10.2026 9

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Mike Wilner

Trump has betrayed the Ukrainian people

14.10.2026 8

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Vinay Menon

Donald Trump is on a rampage with no clear objectives. That gives Canada, and our allies, one big advantage

Donald Trump is on a rampage with no clear objectives. That gives Canada, and our allies, one big advantage
14.10.2026 20

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Stephen Marche

It’s tricky being a patriotic Canadian right now — no matter where in Canada you’re from

It’s tricky being a patriotic Canadian right now — no matter where in Canada you’re from
14.10.2026 20

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Janice Kennedy

Why the bike-lane battle is leaving me deflated

Why the bike-lane battle is leaving me deflated
14.10.2026 10

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Rosie Dimanno

Donald Trump’s original Canadian bad cop has something to say

Donald Trump’s original Canadian bad cop has something to say
14.10.2026 20

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Susan Delacourt

Doug Ford is at the middle of an actual scandal, but this isn’t it

Doug Ford is at the middle of an actual scandal, but this isn’t it
13.10.2026 8

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Martin Regg Cohn

Why I’m divorcing my smart appliances — and you should, too

Why I’m divorcing my smart appliances — and you should, too
13.10.2026 8

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Vinay Menon

Mark Carney says he might ramp up immigration again. We need to see his plan first

Mark Carney says he might ramp up immigration again. We need to see his plan first
13.10.2026 20

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Adam Radwanski

In Trump’s America, watch a man die by firing squad from the comfort of your living room

In Trump’s America, watch a man die by firing squad from the comfort of your living room
13.10.2026 20

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John Semley

Olivia Chow has a strong pro-police record — why isn’t she running on it?

Olivia Chow has a strong pro-police record — why isn’t she running on it?
13.10.2026 20

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Matt Elliott

Chrystia Freeland’s book spills the tea on her ‘Unreliable Boyfriend’ and Justin Trudeau does not come off well

Chrystia Freeland’s book spills the tea on her ‘Unreliable Boyfriend’ and Justin Trudeau does not come off well
13.10.2026 30

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Andrew Phillips

Who’s No. 3 on the Raptors? The sooner someone steps forward the better

Who’s No. 3 on the Raptors? The sooner someone steps forward the better
12.10.2026 10

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Bruce Arthur

John Tavares is still ‘a pro being a pro,’ but is he slowing the progress of the Leafs’ youngsters?

John Tavares is still ‘a pro being a pro,’ but is he slowing the progress of the Leafs’ youngsters?
12.10.2026 9

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Rosie Dimanno

The Maple Leafs could have won a Stanley Cup by now if they hadn’t traded Nazem Kadri

11.10.2026 9

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Rosie Dimanno