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Talk about a Mother鈥檚 Day announcement! The 海角社区官网Zoo shared that Mstari, an endangered Masai giraffe, is expecting her third calf. Here鈥檚 how long a giraffe pregnancy typically lasts.
And here鈥檚 the latest on newly revealed details in the girls swarming case, why a developer says 海角社区官网needs to sell condos like other cities do, and how difficult it is to get a spot at Ontario鈥檚 newest medical school.
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A secret confession. Strip searches. Here鈥檚 what the Star can now report about the case.
In other cities, developers sell units after they鈥檙e built. Should 海角社区官网do that, too?
- The Condo Catch: How investors have wreaked havoc on Toronto鈥檚 condo market
- This condo investor is being sued for $860,000 for failing to close. He鈥檚 one of dozens facing lawsuits as default rates soar
- These historic 海角社区官网apartments have been vacant since a sinkhole, fire and sewage forced out tenants. Can it be brought back to life?
Earning a spot in TMU鈥檚 inaugural MD class is no easy feat. Here鈥檚 what it takes.
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Richard Lautens 海角社区官网Star- A woman left this nightclub in an ambulance after an allergic reaction. Here鈥檚 what the Advocate learned.
- A 鈥淏razen鈥 killing at a restaurant near 海角社区官网shines a light on Hells Angels鈥 changing business model.
- A 海角社区官网cop鈥檚 misconduct case over 鈥渙ffensive鈥 Facebook posts has ended without a hearing.
- Toronto鈥檚 only clothing-optional beach will get a wider berth from motorized boats and jet skis.
- Pope Leo XIV called for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in his Mother鈥檚 Day blessing.
- Donald Trump defended the prospect of Qatar gifting him a plane to use as Air Force One.
- For Air Miles CEO Shawn Stewart, the loyalty card鈥檚 resurrection is a simple tale of redemption.
- Here鈥檚 a Canadian filmmaker鈥檚 take on how Trump鈥檚 tariffs will affect the thriving film industry.
- Here鈥檚 how AI helps push Candy Crush players through its most difficult puzzles.
- Should you keep the toilet lid up or down? Experts plunge into the debate here.
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Ayami Sato celebrates after recording a strikeout in the second inning. Ayami Sato, a 35-year-old Japanese pitcher, is widely considered to be the best female pitcher in the world.聽
Steve Russell 海角社区官网StarDOMINICO FIELD: Ayami Sato celebrates after recording a strikeout in the second inning. The 35-year-old Japanese pitcher made her debut with the Intercounty Baseball League鈥檚 海角社区官网Maple Leafs yesterday afternoon. Hayden Godfrey has more on the herstoric day.
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