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The world I live in is a cacophony of conflict. It is a landscape scarred by wars and proxy wars, punctuated by the deafening rhythm of violence, strikes, and protests. We have become so accustomed to the turmoil that we can smell the violence in the air. It is a metallic tang of fear that settles over our cities like smog. In this environment of intellectual suffocation, the space for nuance has vanished. We are trapped in a cycle of aggression where the loudest voices advocate for destruction, and hardly a whisper is spared for peace or non-violence. The traditional avenues for change have failed us. I have lost all hope in the hallowed halls of academia and among the pseudo-intellectuals who dominate our discourse. In the age of social media, the pursuit of truth has been replaced by the pursuit of algorithms. Our thinkers are preoccupied with high rankings and maximum views, their egos tethered to digital validation, rather than thinking deeply to uproot the disease of hatred. They offer band-aids of rhetoric to wounds that require surgery. In this vacuum of genuine leadership, the intellectual elite have become spectators to the very violence they claim to abhor.

ManitobaManitoba Conservation says it's investigating after a man operating a grader discovered a pile of dead Canada geese in a ditch just north of Garson, Man., on Friday morning. Local grader operator says there were about '15 to 20' geese carcassesJustin Fiacconi · CBC News · Posted: Oct 18, 2026 5:24 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours agoListen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Manitoba Conservation says it's investigating after a local resident in the RM of Brokenhead discovered a pile of dead geese just north of Garson, Man., on Friday morning. (Amir Said/CBC)Manitoba Conservation says it's investigating after a man operating a grader discovered a pile of dead Canada geese in a ditch just north of Garson, Man., on Friday morning. Scott Peluk works as a grader operator for the RM of Brokenhead. He says he was blading the road near Mile 33 Road just north of Garson, when he saw about "15 to 20" geese carcasses.

Published: October 18, 2026 at 3:51p.m. EDTPolice are searching for a male suspect who allegedly intentionally set a business on fire in Toronto’s Danforth Village neighbourhood on Saturday. The suspected arson happened near Danforth and Sibley avenues, west of Victoria Park Avenue. Toronto police say they were called to that area at around 6 p.m. that evening day for a fire call. Investigators say the suspect attended the entrance of a business, briefly stayed by the door before leaving. “Shortly after a fire starts from where the suspect leaves, causing extensive damage,” police said in a news release. Arson suspect Danforth Village Oct. 17 A photo of a suspect wanted in an Oct. 17 arson in Toronto's Danforth Village neighbourhood. (TPS photo) How to set CP24 as your preferred source on GoogleHow to set CTV News as your preferred source on GoogleThe suspect is wanted for arson. He is described as a male with a light complexion, 60 to 70 years old, and standing five-foot-eight to five-foot-nine with an average build, and bald, short grey facial hair. The suspect was last seen wearing a grey winter jacket, dark pants, white shoes, and a black and white toque.

Published: October 18, 2026 at 3:15p.m. EDTToronto police have arrested and charged a third suspect and are searching for two others following numerous retail thefts. Investigators say between Jan. 14 and Oct. 11, a group of suspects were responsible for numerous thefts at locations of a retail store. They say they worked together throughout the city of Toronto and the losses total $35,606.80. On Saturday, Evan Douglas-Fish, 28, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with one count each of fail to subsequently attend court, obstruct peace officer, and personation with intent to avoid arrest, four counts of disguise with intent, and 12 counts of theft under $5,000. The allegations have not been proven in court. Douglas-Fish was scheduled to appear in bail court on Sunday morning. Evan Douglas-Fish, Toronto theft investigation accused Evan Douglas-Fish, 45, of Toronto, is facing several charges in a Toronto theft investigation. (TPS photo) Two suspects are still outstanding: Richard Hoskin, 45, of Toronto, is wanted for seven counts each of theft under $5,000 and disguise with intent, and 15 counts of fail to comply with release order.