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William Haley, 12, and his weapon of choice -- actually, to him there's no choice at all. His primrose marker is a must-have for the autistic boy, which led to his mother's Facebook plea. Markers, Good News, Boys, News, Good News Stories, News Stories, Marker, Weapon, Viral
Autistic boy’s primrose marker obsession goes viral
William Haley, 12, and his weapon of choice -- actually, to him there's no choice at all. His primrose marker is a must-have for the autistic boy, which led to his mother's Facebook plea.
Frank Nelson, right, Madison, second from right, and mother Amanda Donohue, adult at left, shown at Spa Diva Licious in Barrie, Ontario, Sept. 4, 2015. Nelson is a Barrie man with terminal cancer who is giving away $1,000 each to needy families as part of a bucket list. Barrie, Diva, Mother, Madison, Amanda, Left, Families, Spa, Adult
Dying Barrie man gives away $1,000 to strangers as part of his bucket list
Frank Nelson, right, Madison, second from right, and mother Amanda Donohue, adult at left, shown at Spa Diva Licious in Barrie, Ontario, Sept. 4, 2015. Nelson is a Barrie man with terminal cancer who is giving away $1,000 each to needy families as part of a bucket list.
It may have been challenging to shoot, but the wedding photo has proved especially popular online. Wedding Pictures, Wedding Inspiration, Canada, Wedding Day, Wedding Photos, Musicals, Canada Weddings, Wedding Photographers, Mount Pearl
Neigh sayers make Newfoundland wedding photo go viral
It may have been challenging to shoot, but the wedding photo has proved especially popular online.
Air born: Scenes from the National Air Guitar Championships World, Music, Guitar, World Championship, Park Square, Toronto Star, Park, Concert
Air born: Scenes from the National Air Guitar Championships
Air born: Scenes from the National Air Guitar Championships
Meet Spain's moss men. AP Places, Century, Parades, 12th Century, Moss, Best, Meet
Meet Spain’s moss men
Meet Spain's moss men. AP
Const. Rick Buys of Halton Regional Police and the newborn, Evan, he saved from peril. Action, Police, Children, Regional, Halton, Evan, Tough, Rick, Newborn
Halton cop’s swift action saves newborn boy
Const. Rick Buys of Halton Regional Police and the newborn, Evan, he saved from peril.
Watch a police pullover turn into a marriage proposal | Toronto Star Wedding, Marriage Proposals, Marriage, Wedding Proposal, Proposal, Turn Ons
Wedding Proposal with help of Region of Peel Police.
Watch a police pullover turn into a marriage proposal | Toronto Star
A happy Michael and Marianna show off their rings, reunited after his spent three months in the ocean. Mississauga, Michael, Man, Couple Photos, Months
Mississauga man reunited with wedding ring lost in Atlantic Ocean
A happy Michael and Marianna show off their rings, reunited after his spent three months in the ocean.
Colton, 11 months. Underwater Photography, Baby Photos, Angeles, Puppies, Baby Swimming, Kids And Parenting, Baby Poses, Pet News, Underwater Dogs
Underwater Babies will melt your heart
Colton, 11 months.
Steve Leeds prepares to throw a knife during an evening hosted by Zirger Academy of Martial Arts to teach people the basics of knife throwing. People, Leeds, Academy Of Martial Arts, Knife Throwing, Martial, Steve, Knife, Academy
Knife-throwing teaches ‘addictive’ martial-arts skill
Steve Leeds prepares to throw a knife during an evening hosted by Zirger Academy of Martial Arts to teach people the basics of knife throwing.
How about a surprise wedding in Blue Mountain? This groom invited all their friends - but didn't tell the bride. Friends, Travel, Bride, Surprise Wedding, Groom, Surprise, Sydney Opera House, Opera House
How about a surprise wedding in Blue Mountain? This groom invited all their friends - but didn't tell the bride.
The "Freezeway" would span 11-kilometres and cut across downtown Edmonton. Public Transport, Ideas, Urban, Outdoor, Architecture, Winter, City, Edmonton
'Freezeway' would let people skate through Edmonton to work or school
The "Freezeway" would span 11-kilometres and cut across downtown Edmonton.
Fitness classes are not just for the fit and able-bodied – community centres and fitness facilities are increasingly incorporating universal design in two classes and equipment. Fitness, Health, Design, Fitness Classes, Fitness Facilities, Equipment, Wellness, Health And Wellness, Fit
Fitness is for everybody – disabled and able-bodied alike
Fitness classes are not just for the fit and able-bodied – community centres and fitness facilities are increasingly incorporating universal design in two classes and equipment.
Flood of random kindness strikes York Region: Here are 10 examples. York, Flood, Anti Bullying Campaign, Kindness, 10 Things
Flood of random kindness strikes York Region: Here are 10 examples
Flood of random kindness strikes York Region: Here are 10 examples.
Mermaid School is coming to Toronto. Fandom, Swimming, Swim School, Mermaid Swimming, Mermaid Life, Mermaid School, Swim Technique, Swimming Classes, Swim
Mermaid swim school headed to Toronto
Mermaid School is coming to Toronto.
Five whimsical huts built on the beach encourage people to get outside and enjoy winter. Art, Studio, Beach, Get Outside, Whimsical, Enjoyment, Enjoy Winter
Warming stations bring joy to Toronto’s frozen beaches
Five whimsical huts built on the beach encourage people to get outside and enjoy winter.
How epic was the University of Toronto's snowball fight? Happiness, Instagram, Wanderlust, Adventure, History, Films
U of T snowball fight
How epic was the University of Toronto's snowball fight?
Cristina Iusso, 5, was the inspiration behind Cristina's Tortina Shop, opened by her mother to help raise awareness of Down syndrome and people with special needs. Down Syndrome, Inspiration, You Are The World, You Changed, Medically Complex Children, Special Needs, Change The World
Sweet education on Down syndrome is the icing on the cupcake
Cristina Iusso, 5, was the inspiration behind Cristina's Tortina Shop, opened by her mother to help raise awareness of Down syndrome and people with special needs.
Colleen Lippert kisses Shawn on the day he surprised her with a proposal and wedding. In order to make the day a success, Shawn had been secretly collecting details from Colleen for weeks using her best friend’s upcoming nuptials as bait. Engagements, Engagement Photos, Best Friends, Engagement, Wedding Planner, Couples
Surprise weddings that actually turned out well
Colleen Lippert kisses Shawn on the day he surprised her with a proposal and wedding. In order to make the day a success, Shawn had been secretly collecting details from Colleen for weeks using her best friend’s upcoming nuptials as bait.
Jordan Axani and Elizabeth "Quinn" Gallagher rushed to the Eiffel Tower after arriving in Paris from Prague. Paris, Prague, Quinn, Elizabeth, Race Around The World, Eiffel, Polaroid Film
Toronto man’s adventure with Elizabeth Gallagher reaches Eiffel Tower
Jordan Axani and Elizabeth "Quinn" Gallagher rushed to the Eiffel Tower after arriving in Paris from Prague.
Ben Rogul and Emma Grosberg got engaged after Rogul proposed to Grosberg with the help of a video embedded on the Star's front page. Girlfriends, Classic, Emma, Getting Engaged, Engaged, Wedding Classic
Toronto couple go from front-page proposal to classic wedding
Ben Rogul and Emma Grosberg got engaged after Rogul proposed to Grosberg with the help of a video embedded on the Star's front page.
Lindsay Salgueiro poses for a photograph with her twin girls, Sophia Rodriguez, left, and Gabriela Rodriguez. Sophia was born on Jan. 1, 2014, and Gabriela was born on Dec. 31, 2013. Twins, Lindsay, Twin Girls, Born, Girls, Twin, Jan 1, Girl
These twins share a lot – but not a birthday
Lindsay Salgueiro poses for a photograph with her twin girls, Sophia Rodriguez, left, and Gabriela Rodriguez. Sophia was born on Jan. 1, 2014, and Gabriela was born on Dec. 31, 2013.
“Some people say golf or baseball is the best thing in their life, mine is my marriage. We are buddies, friends. We are together all the time," says Clem Mintz, who has been married to his wife Millie since 1934. Golf, Baseball, Parry Sound, We Are Together, Seniors, Active Seniors
Parry Sound couple celebrates Canada’s longest marriage
“Some people say golf or baseball is the best thing in their life, mine is my marriage. We are buddies, friends. We are together all the time," says Clem Mintz, who has been married to his wife Millie since 1934.
Bill Reid has been singing at Burlington's Appleby GO train station for 26 years. Songs, Bill Reid, Bills, Olds, Burlington, Two Decades, Tune, Train Station
Burlington veteran Bill Reid charms commuters with war tunes and poppies
Bill Reid has been singing at Burlington's Appleby GO train station for 26 years.
Gary Armstrong has been repairing woodwind instruments for about 40 years and specializes in the oboe. Oboe, Woodwinds, Woodwind Instruments, Woodwind, Orchestras, Parkdale, Gary, Clarinets
The oboe doctor of Parkdale
Gary Armstrong has been repairing woodwind instruments for about 40 years and specializes in the oboe.
China announced Tuesday the birth of extremely rare panda triplets in a further success for the country's artificial breeding program. (AP photo) Wrestling, Pandas, Tigre, Cute, Adorable, Panda, Dieren, Cute Animals, Animais
Panda gives birth to triplets in China
China announced Tuesday the birth of extremely rare panda triplets in a further success for the country's artificial breeding program. (AP photo)
Jeff Goldblum chased by T-Rex at Toronto couple's wedding #weddings #weddingphoto #dinosaur #jurassicpark Jurassic Park World, Jurassic World, Jurassic Wedding, Dinosaur Wedding, Jurrasic Park, Oktoberfest, Picture, Fotografie, Photomontage
Jeff Goldblum chased by T-Rex at Toronto couple's wedding
Jeff Goldblum chased by T-Rex at Toronto couple's wedding #weddings #weddingphoto #dinosaur #jurassicpark
Jeff Goldblum chased by T-Rex at Toronto couple's wedding #weddings #weddingphoto #dinosaur #jurassicpark
Jeff Goldblum chased by T-Rex at Toronto couple's wedding
Jeff Goldblum chased by T-Rex at Toronto couple's wedding #weddings #weddingphoto #dinosaur #jurassicpark
This set of high school grad photos from a 90-year old will inspire you High School, Grad Photos, 90's, Dads, School
Edmonton man graduates from high school – at age 90
This set of high school grad photos from a 90-year old will inspire you
Part one of the Two Teams, Two Dreams series is now out. #hockey #2teams2dreams Dreams, Ice Hockey, Sports, Teams, Series, Hockey, Two By Two, Back Bay
Two teams, two dreams | Hockey | Toronto Star
Part one of the Two Teams, Two Dreams series is now out. #hockey #2teams2dreams