26 m. ago Judge won’t review decision not to charge Edmonton officer who kicked teen’s head in

Pacey Dumas, then 18, sustained life-threatening injuries after he was given a 'soccer ball' style kick to the head in 2020 by Edmonton Police Service Const. Ben Todd.

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38 m. ago N.S. realtors want province to drop planned deed transfer tax hike

The Nova Scotia Association of Realtors says the move would add a "tariff" on Canadian buyers

Economics

54 m. ago Canucks this week: Has Elias Pettersson given the Canucks a lifeline, and is Rick Tocchet in trouble?

The win over the Calgary Flames may have saved the season and the Vancouver Canucks from a rebuild

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2 h. ago Toronto's legendary ice cream shop is officially open for the season

As the chill of winter slowly, but surely fades away, Toronto is gearing up for warmer and brighter days ahead, and one sign of the approaching summer is the return of Tom's Dairy Freeze.Located at 630 The Queensway, the iconic ice cream shop has been serving up delicious soft-serve ice cream, old-fashioned sundaes, milkshakes, and banana splits since 1969.After a seasonal break from December 1 to March 13, Tom's Dairy Freeze has officially reopened for the 2025 season as of March 14.Tom's Dairy Freeze is officially open for the season as of Friday. Photo: Jack Landau.On any given day in the summer, you can expect to see a long line stretching down the block from the shop, as those craving a sweet treat wait patiently to have their ice cream cones adorned with colourful dips and fun toppings.As of Friday, March 14, Tom's is open daily from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., and if you're serious about your ice cream, make sure to arrive a little early — after all, we've b...

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2 h. ago Portion of major Toronto street to fully shut down for over a week

Residents out and about enjoying Toronto as spring-like weather returns to the city this month should be advised of a number of construction projects that will lead to some localized travel headaches, including one along bustling Danforth Avenue.Metrolinx has just issued a PSA that it will be commencing work on a railway bridge passing over the east-end thoroughfare in the coming days and will be shutting down a significant stretch of the road for more than a week, which will lead to lengthier travel times around the area.From 12:01 a.m. next Wednesday, March 19, until 11:59 p.m. the following Thursday, March 27, Danforth will be completely shuttered to all traffic — yes, that includes vehicular, transit and pedestrian — between Warden Avenue and Eastwood Avenue.The closure will extend across more than nine full days, until 11:59 p.m. the following Thursday, March 27, as the transit agency completes the necessary widening of the bridge as pa...

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3 h. ago Apple TV messes with Sportsnet’s season opening Blue Jays coverage

DUNEDIN, Fla. — It has been one of the ongoing stories of the Blue Jays off-season — the need for a team coming off a last-place 2024 campaign to get off to a quick start. Maybe starting at home for the first time in three seasons will help in that regard, but the fans passionate […]

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4 h. ago Jason Sudeikis confirms ‘Ted Lasso’ coming back for Season 4

Jason Sudeikis’ mustache is making a comeback. “Ted Lasso,” the dramedy about a fiercely optimistic American soccer coach in London, is set to return for a fourth season, Apple TV+ announced Friday. The streamer did not say when the new episodes would become available or where they are in the production process. In a statement, […]

Economics

4 h. ago If you don't like bats you might want to avoid these Toronto parks this spring

Spring is in the air, and Toronto wildlife is emerging after months of bitter cold, including several species of bats that have either migrated or spent their winters in hibernation, sheltered from the harsh temperatures.Bats are an essential part of the Greater Toronto Area's ecosystems, and, love them or hate them, you might be seeing a lot more of these flying critters in local parks this spring.A series of bat habitat structures will be installed in areas of the Martin Grove, Kipling, Islington and Royal York communities in the coming weeks.Bat boxes will be installed over a roughly six-week period starting this weekend, March 15, 2025, and lasting until April 31, 2025.The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), under contract to Metrolinx, will be carrying out the bat habitat installations in a series of local green spaces, including Deane Park, Silvercreek Park, Eden Valley Park and the parkette west adjacent to Kipling Woodlot.Wildlife authorities sta...

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5 h. ago 6 spring fashion MVPs: Add these style staples to your wardrobe this season

Freshen up your spring wardrobe with these six style MVPs (including a few from Canadian brands!)

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5 h. ago Bell Canada sneakily starts hiding that it limits video quality over mobile data

Bell has been capping the quality of video streaming over its mobile network for a while now, and this was written in small print whenever you looked at mobile plans online. However, the company no longer discloses this on its new redesigned plan page.Bell confirmed in an email statement that it removed the information from the plan page, but it still caps streaming quality.Before the redesign, some plans were listed as limited to SD streaming (480p) or HD streaming (1080p). Customers could purchase a $5/mo add-on to get HD streaming. This cap only applies to video streamed over Bell's network and not video streamed elsewhere, like over a home internet connection.Left: A screenshot of Bell’s old website showing the HD streaming cap. Right: A screenshot of the same plan from Bell’s refreshed website.The quality cap means that if you're watching video content, such as what you'd find on YouTube or Netflix, over mobile data, your video quality could be limited to 480p.It's ...

Culture

6 h. ago David Staples: No carbon tax, no worries, Guilbeault says, as Liberals have 100 anti

"That gives us three times more emissions reduction (than the consumer carbon tax), so make sure big polluters do their fair share when it comes to reducing emissions."

Economics

19 h. ago Sceptres add Kjellbin for defensive depth at PWHL trade deadline

A rather quiet PHWL trade deadline saw only one deal completed. The Toronto Sceptres bolstered their defensive corps by adding Anna Kjellbin from the Montreal Victoire in exchange for forward Kaitlin Willoughby. Kjellbin is a Swedish national team defender who was drafted in the sixth round last season by the Victoire. She had been averaging […]

Events

21 h. ago Ottawa’s snowpack is normal — but what about the risk of spring floods?

Officials are keeping a close eye on Ottawa’s rivers as the spring thaw begins.

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22 h. ago Winning it all makes Stanley Cup pursuit more alluring for Panthers

Now that they know what it feels like, the Florida Panthers want to experience it again. Winning the Stanley Cup. The Panthers were close in 2023 before losing to the Vegas Golden Knights in five games the final, but it gave them a better idea of what they were chasing through the 2034-24 regular season. […]

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23 h. ago Edmonton Oilers better hope they've already hit rock bottom on season

Captain Connor McDavid had just two goals and a minus-8 rating in the nine games that followed him scoring the overtime winner in the 4 Nations final.

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24 h. ago Toronto's island ferry service set to finally get better this year

This current spring-like weather may have residents of Toronto already dreaming about all of their summer plans, which, for many, will include at least one trip to the islands to enjoy some sand, sun and swimming in one of the city's largest parks and top warm-weather attractions. Unfortunately, the best weekends for heading to the islands are more often than not marred by the onerous task of actually getting to the archipelago — which should actually be easier this summer for multiple reasons.Seemingly every time in recent memory that a beautiful long weekend has come around, sticky, frustrated masses are left lining up for hours to board one of the City's decades-old ferries, which are progressively more prone to mechanical issues and breakdowns.Along with contemplating a potential bridge to get people across the harbour, the City signed on to invest $135 million in new electric watercraft and associated retrofits to our exis...

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24 h. ago Last Toronto Raptors player from 2019 Championship team keeps getting benched

Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher has pretty much seen it all since joining the franchise nearly seven years ago.The longest-tenured player on the roster, who's suited up for 406 games with Toronto, Boucher's one of the few people who have stuck around to see out the Raptors rebuild over the past few seasons.But while he's played in Toronto more than any of his teammates, suiting up isn't exactly something he's doing right now.Boucher has sat out the last seven contests, six of which were listed as coach's decisions, with one absence on March 7 related to a wisdom tooth extraction. In total, Boucher has 14 "did not play" designations on his game log this season, despite not dealing with any reported major injuries.When he has played, Boucher has been one of the team's most reliable bench contributors, averaging 10 points, 4.5 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 50 games this season.As per Toronto head coach Darko Rajakovic, the team met with the 32-year-old to discuss his role with the ...

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24 h. ago Fashion brands Max & Co. and Marella set up shop in Vancouver

Vancouver-based Vestis Fashion Group Inc. is celebrating its 40th anniversary with two new boutique openings in Vancouver.

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25 h. ago Deachman: 'We've had a really good run' — ByWard Fruit Market to close this spring

'The ByWard Market is a market in history and name only. It’s not coming back to what it was.'

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25 h. ago New York Mets star Juan Soto serves up sweet revenge to annoying heckler

In your face, Mr. Heckler! New York Mets superstar Juan Soto’s charmed life just got a bit sweeter during a spring training game earlier this week against the St. Louis Cardinals. Soto was standing in right field minding his own business, then one exuberant fan begins his taunt, screaming “Overpaid, Overrated” over and over. After […]

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