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Increasing screen time for children a public health concern: U.S. advisoryThe U.S. surgeon general's advisory urges a whole-of-society approach, including delaying kids' access to devices and online platforms for as long as possible.HealthMay 20
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Four people arrested in Vancouver for alleged casino cheating operationWith the ongoing investigation of the alleged cheating, investigators are pursuing charges of possession of proceeds obtained by crime and uttering forged documents.CrimeMay 29
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Ontario looking ‘very, very closely’ at rise in sports betting, gambling commercialsThe Stop Harmful Gambling Advertising Act, introduced by opposition MPPs in April, was defeated by the government in mid-May on second reading.PoliticsMay 28
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World Cup could see global betting volume exceed $50B, new forecast warnsWith more than 100 games held over six weeks, total betting volumes are expected to exceed US$50 billion worldwide, a report by investment bank Macquire released on Wednesday says.SportsJun 3
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Online gambling in Alberta to grow as private sports betting allowed inTwo major players in the online sports gambling industry are moving to enter the Alberta market as the province prepares to open iGaming to private operators this summer.ConsumerApr 17
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‘I live in Vegas’: Canadian ag producers take gamble with high fuel, fertilizer costsA sharp jump in fuel and fertilizer prices has Canada's agriculture producers engaged in a pricey game of chance.CanadaApr 21
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Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump at correspondents’ dinnerCole Tomas Allen appeared in court Monday to face federal charges, including two firearms counts, in a chaotic encounter at the White House press gallery event Saturday.CrimeApr 27
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Experts warn surge in online sports betting is drawing teens into gamblingExperts say easy-to-use betting apps and heavy advertising are fuelling a rise in sports gambling among teens, with some youths already reporting significant losses.CanadaMar 14
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Ontario cutting funding for 7 supervised drug consumption sitesThe government in 2024 banned supervised consumption sites within 200 metres of a school or daycare, targeting 10 sites across the province for closure by the end of March 2025.HealthMar 16
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More young men contacting Ontario gambling helpline, new study findsThe rate of young men contacting Ontario’s mental health helpline for gambling-related problems has spiked after the province allowed private online gambling, a new study suggests.CanadaMar 2
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Accused in Ryan Wedding case set to make bid for bail ahead of extradition hearingAn Ontario man accused of laundering funds for an international drug smuggling operation is set to start making his bid for release ahead of his extradition hearing.CrimeJan 12
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Sports gambling ads in Canada must be reined in, senators urge in letterA letter signed by more than 40 senators urges Prime Minister Mark Carney to work towards banning sports betting ads in Canada, which highlights the health and safety risks.HealthNov 20, 2025
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Director Carl Rinsch found guilty of scamming $11M from NetflixThe director was found guilty of wire fraud and money laundering, both of which carry a 20-year maximum sentence.EntertainmentDec 12, 2025
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Doctor who sold Matthew Perry ketamine sentenced to over 2 years in prisonDr. Salvador Plasencia was the first to be sentenced of the five defendants who have pleaded guilty in connection with the 'Friends' actor's death at age 54 in 2023.EntertainmentDec 3, 2025
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Be wary of AI-powered toys during holiday shopping, experts warnThe toys are cute and marketed as educational and interactive companions that encourage children's creativity. But child development experts caution that the opposite may be true.TechNov 26, 2025
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‘I’m so grateful I got to be your mom’: Toronto woman who suffocated her 2 sons sentenced to lifeCourt heard the 27-year-old Toronto woman was left a paraplegic as a result of a failed suicide attempt on the night she murdered her sons.CrimeNov 17, 2025
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Justin Baldoni’s $400M lawsuit against Blake Lively officially dismissedThe judge previously ruled that Baldoni's claims that Lively stole creative control of the film 'It Ends With Us' didn’t count as extortion under California law.EntertainmentNov 3, 2025
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Toronto hospital housing model ‘a gift’ to residents as ER visits reduced by halfHe was a perfect example of what health officials have long called "frequent flyers": patients, usually homeless, who visit the hospital an inordinate number of times.HealthOct 3, 2025
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Nova Scotia advocate sounds alarm about young people and online gambling addictionCarey Murphy is launching a program to explore the dangers of online gaming and is speaking directly to young people, who are particularly attracted to sports betting platforms.CanadaSep 5, 2025
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Costco trimming its Christmas offerings as consumers pull back on spendingCostco says it has been adapting to changing consumer habits and priorities, which includes a 'thinned down' Christmas display in stores and larger displays for other items.ConsumerSep 29, 2025