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Indigenous groups protest across Ontario against fast-track infrastructure laws

Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants to deem the Ring of Fire a special economic zone, but protesters said they will not permit anyone to use the crossing without their consent.

Indigenous demonstrations against the federal and Ontario governments unfolded at multiple sites across the province Tuesday, as protesters rallied against initiatives to fast-track major infrastructure projects.

As far north as the Attawapiskat River, which flows into James Bay, and as far south as Queen’s Park, Ontario’s legislature, protesters gathered in separate demonstrations to push back against two laws recently passed at both levels of government.

Valorant Masters Toronto e-sports tournament ‘surreal’ experience for fans

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For traditional sports fans, the Valorant Masters Toronto e-sports tournament could be a culture shock.

At Sunday’s final, there was no field, rink or court. Instead, at game time, two groups of mostly 20-somethings sat behind computer monitors at a long desk atop a platform, trying to virtually eliminate their opponents as fans watched on a jumbotron above. Occasionally, strobe lights punctuated big moments.

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Hundreds of fans with hand-written placards cheered on the players during Sunday's match. Some attendees dressed up as characters in the game.
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