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Kelsey Grammer welcomes his 8th child at age 70 – National
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Kelsey Grammer welcomes his 8th child at age 70 – National

Kelsey Grammer has officially become a dad — again — at the age of 70. The Frasier star announced he and his wife, Kayte Walsh, 46, recently welcomed a baby boy named Christopher during an appearance Monday on the Pod Meets World podcast.This is the 70-year-old actor’s eighth child, and his fourth with Walsh.Grammer told Boy Meets World actors Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle and Rider Strong that he and his wife “just had our fourth one, so it just became eight kids.”“It was, like, three days ago,” the Cheers actor added. “Christopher that’s just joined the family.”Walsh’s pregnancy was announced in June after photos published by People showed Grammer walking through a park in London beside his wife, who was wearing a flowy black dress. They were joined by their three children, Faith, 13, Ga...
What is the notwithstanding clause? Explaining the rarely used provision
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What is the notwithstanding clause? Explaining the rarely used provision

The Alberta government on Monday invoked the notwithstanding clause in legislation ordering 51,000 striking teachers back to work. Premier Danielle Smith said it was needed because of the size of the strike — the largest in Alberta history — and the need for labour stability in schools.Here is a look at the rarely used clause:What is it?The notwithstanding clause — or Section 33 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms — gives provincial legislatures or Parliament the ability, through the passage of a law, to override certain portions of the Charter for up to five years. The Constitution’s notwithstanding clause gives provincial legislatures or Parliament the ability to pass legislation that effectively overrides provisions of the Charter for a five-year period. ...
Liberals urged to increase penalties for intimate partner violence, murder
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Liberals urged to increase penalties for intimate partner violence, murder

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called on other parties Tuesday to support a private member’s bill he said would combat intimate partner violence — just as a new report tracks how the problem has grown in recent years. “There are countless who have lost their lives because Liberal laws have turned their perpetrators loose on our streets,” Poilievre said outside the House of Commons.“We want to work with any party to get this bill passed to protect people. We encourage every party to join with us. It doesn’t matter who gets the credit — let’s do the right thing now.”Poilievre’s statement came after Statistics Canada released a report showing reports of intimate partner violence increased 14 per cent between 2018 and 2024.The report also notes women and girls remain overrepresented in t...
Canada Post says layoffs aim to ‘align our management team’ amid overhaul – National
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Canada Post says layoffs aim to ‘align our management team’ amid overhaul – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada Post said Tuesday it has cut an unknown number of positions as part of its government-mandated restructuring efforts and a goal to “align our management team.” The company said the changes “will align with the government’s expectation that leadership and structural change from within the Corporation is essential,” alongside a series of reforms to the financially struggling company’s mail delivery service announced last month.“This is part of our corporate-wide restructuring efforts to better align our management team with the future needs of the organization,” Canada Post told Global News in a statement.“Canada Post must take decisive action to deliver the services Canadians need in...
Early identification, support can help kids with Dyslexia achieve success
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Early identification, support can help kids with Dyslexia achieve success

Dyslexia is a different way of expressing knowledge, said Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, noting that with early identification and proper support, kids with the condition can achieve success.  Kumar was speaking at the ‘Walk for Dyslexia 2025’, held in the national capital, where the Rashtrapati Bhawan and Secretariat were lit up in red. The walk was organised across the nation by the Changeinkk Foundation, UNESCO MGEIP, Orkids Foundation, and Soch Foundation to spread awareness on Dyslexia. Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that affects reading, writing, and spelling, resulting from differences in how the brain processes language. October is observed as Dyslexia Awareness Month. Kumar stressed the need to create awareness and acceptance around Spe...
This Nintendo Switch (With a Gray Joy-Con) Is Under $300 Right Now
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This Nintendo Switch (With a Gray Joy-Con) Is Under $300 Right Now

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Illustration by Zain Awais and product image courtesy of Amazon. The Nintendo Switch 2 is out, and it might not be worth the upgrade yet if you already own the original Nintendo Switch (especially at its $450 to $500 price point). If you don't, you can still get one and enjoy it before the Switch 2 really kicks off. Walmart is currently selling the Nintendo Switch Gray Joy-Con for $294.99 (originally $361.40). No other reputable seller has this version new on sale. If you're okay with a used console, GameStop has a pre-owned version for $209.99, ...
‘Forever Canadian’ petition surpasses goal, collects 456K signatures
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‘Forever Canadian’ petition surpasses goal, collects 456K signatures

By Fakiha Baig The Canadian Press Posted October 28, 2025 1:51 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Thomas Lukaszuk, a former deputy premier of Alberta who has circulated a petition to make it official policy for the province to stay in Canada, says it has just over 456,000 signatures. The final tally is far greater than the 294,000 signatures required over the course of three months to initiate a possible referendum in Alberta.The Forever Canadian petition started as a counter to separatists who want a referendum on Alberta independence and asks: “Do you agree that Alberta should remain within ...
The Family Man season 3 finally announce release date with fun teaser, watch
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The Family Man season 3 finally announce release date with fun teaser, watch

Prime Video has officially announced the global premiere date for the eagerly anticipated third season of its critically acclaimed and much-loved Original series, The Family Man. Created by the powerhouse duo Raj & DK under their banner—D2R Films, the high-stakes spy action-thriller returns with a new season that is poised to be the biggest and most exciting one yet. Manoj Bajpayee returns as the quintessential protagonist and elite undercover spy, Srikant Tiwari, who serves his nation with unwavering dedication while juggling the equally demanding life of a loving husband and doting father. Written by Raj, DK, and Suman Kumar, featuring dialogues by Sumit Arora, the groundbreaking series is directed by Raj & DK, with Suman Kumar and Tusshar Seyth joining as directors this season. ...
36 pc Gen Z within legal drinking age have never consumed alcohol: Report
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36 pc Gen Z within legal drinking age have never consumed alcohol: Report

More than 1 in 3 or 36 per cent young adults, particularly Generation Z, within the legal drinking age have never consumed alcohol, according to a global report.  The report by data analytics company Euromonitor International noted that the growing trend of sobriety among younger consumers is largely driven by a desire to feel healthier and avoid long-term health risks (87 per cent of respondents). Some (30 per cent) are also avoiding due to practical considerations such as saving money and improving sleep quality (25 per cent). The report noted the rise in the ‘Zebra striping’ trend as consumers seek to moderate their alcohol consumption. ‘Zebra striping’ refers to a trend where individuals alternate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during a single social occasion, creati...
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ prison release date revealed – National
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ prison release date revealed – National

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ prison release date has been revealed just over three weeks after he was sentenced. Combs was found guilty on two counts of prostitution. Combs is currently scheduled to get out of prison on May 8, 2028, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ online database.The 55-year-old disgraced hip-hop mogul is currently behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York.On Oct. 3, Judge Arun Subramanian sentenced Combs to just over four years in prison and a fine of US$500,000, the maximum possible, for his conviction on federal prostitution-related offences. He will also be under five years’ supervised release after his time in prison is served.In his ruling, Subramanian said “a history of good works can’t wash away the record in this case, which shows t...