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What is an executive order and what are its implications?

What are their potential impacts on other countries, and does Canada have anything similar? The Toronto Observer breaks it down for you.

East Yorkers’ indifference to Trump not surprising, experts say

Most shoppers in East York had little to say about the U.S. political landscape and Donald Trump following his inauguration as the 47th president of the United States on Jan. 20.
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Democrats Abroad pack Lithuanian House on U.S. election night

Lithuanian House served as home base to American Democrats hoping for a victory celebration on U.S. election night.

Hockey player Crane turned his Paralympic goal into reality

Prior to his Paralympics debut, the para ice hockey player couldn't help but think about how far he has come.

Women’s WCB has medal hopes dashed by United States

Canada's medal hopes were extinguished against the defending Paralympic champions in the quarterfinals.

When two racers become one

In a symbol of international friendship, two racers crossed the finish line hand-in-hand, even though each of their racing suits sported a different country’s colour. Allison Jones from the U.S. and Alyda Norbruis of Netherlands finished fourth and fifth in the women’s road race C1-2-3 on Friday.

Journalist says cultural competence bridges racial gaps

At first, the racial slur his former boss made about him didn’t bother him. It had been 17 years since Hamlin Grange had worked with him at the Toronto Star. That’s when another working colleague, John Miller, told him about the derogatory remark. “My wife knew something (had) changed inside me,” Grange said. “She said I looked vulnerable, as if I’d lost something. … She was right.” This was a defining moment in Grange’s career. He went on to report and anchor on Global TV and CBC TV, and eventually to co-create DiversiPro Inc., a company dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion.

Vitor Belfort faces long odds at UFC 152

Vitor Belfort will take to the Octagon on Sept. 22 in Toronto with what seems like the longest of shots to beat Jon Jones.

Algeria comes back after a long wait

Team: Algeria Nickname: Les Fennecs (The Desert Foxes) Coach: Rabah Saadane (ALG) FIFA Ranking: 30th Best World Cup...

The Golden Sid: Crosby scores overtime winner to lead Canadian men’s hockey team to gold with 3-2 win over the United States

Sidney Crosby scored the game-winning goal 7:40 into overtime to lead Canada to a 3-2 win...

Finland erases two-goal deficit to win bronze

Oli Jokinen had two goals, including the game winner, as the Finns erased a two-goal deficit after two periods for their fifth Olympic medal since the 1988 Calgary Games.

Hamelin’s dominance in the 500m proves to be golden

Canadian short track speed skaters, Charles Hamelin and Francois-Louis Tremblay won gold and bronze medals in a wild 500 m Olympic short track speed skating event on Friday.

U.S.A. routs Norway 6-1 in men’s hockey

Brian Rafalski scored two late goals consecutively as the United States pounded Norway 6-1 in men's Olympic hockey on Thursday.

Martin undefeated after 2 draws in Vancouver

Kevin Martin’s rink finished the first day of men’s curling atop the standings and undefeated after defeating Germany’s Andy Kapp 9-4 at the Vancouver Olympic Centre on Tuesday night.

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