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Israel Intensifies Strikes on Hezbollah Strongholds in Southern Lebanon

People and members of the Lebanese army gather at a damaged site in the aftermath of Israeli strikes in Abbasiyyeh, Tyre district, southern Lebanon Israel carried out heavy airstrikes on southern Lebanon , claiming it was targeting Hezbollah positions that were allegedly being rebuilt despite a ceasefire agreement reached last year. The Israeli military issued evacuation orders for three areas before launching the strikes, warning civilians to leave as it accused Hezbollah of attempting to restore its military infrastructure. According to Lebanese officials, smoke was seen rising from the Nabatieh district following the bombardment, while the health ministry confirmed at least one fatality from earlier strikes the same day. The full toll from the latest wave of attacks has not yet been released. The escalation comes amid growing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border. Despite the truce brokered in late 2024 , Israel has continued to conduct operations against Hezbollah, citing s...

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Toronto Skies Roar as Canadian International Air Show Thrills CNE Crowds

 

The skies above Mississauga and Toronto will serve as a backdrop in the coming days for numerous aircraft not often seen in this airspace.

Toronto’s waterfront was alive with excitement this Labour Day weekend as thousands gathered for the 76th annual Canadian International Air Show (CIAS), the grand finale of the Canadian National Exhibition. From August 30 to September 1, the skies above Lake Ontario became a stage for breathtaking aerial displays, with performances running daily from 12:00 p.m. to 3:40 p.m.

This year’s lineup featured crowd favourites like the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, the CF-18 Demonstration Team, and the U.S. Air Force F-35 Demo Team, alongside thrilling newcomers such as Dan Fortin in his Nanchang CJ6 and Marco Rusconi piloting a P-51 Mustang. The Northern Stars aerobatic team wowed spectators with precision stunts, while the roar of jet engines echoed across the city.

While ticket holders enjoyed prime views from the Exclusive Air Show Zone at Marilyn Bell Park, many opted for free vantage points along the waterfront, turning Toronto’s lakeshore into a festival of aviation enthusiasts.

Marking more than seven decades of tradition, the CIAS remains North America’s longest-running air show, blending military might, aerobatic artistry, and community spirit into one unforgettable end-of-summer celebration.


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