1 hour ago Blue Jays call up top pitching prospect Trey Yesavage for playoff push

You can never have enough quality pitching, a fact the Blue Jays are well aware of as they move deep into the stretch drive of their most successful seasons in a decade With that in mind, help is on the way as the team has recalled one of their most highly-touted pitching arms in years. […]

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2 h. ago Man dead after late night shooting in Toronto’s North York neighbourhood

Officers responded to the sound of gunshots at a commercial plaza at around 11:50 p.m. near Victoria Park and Sheppard avenues.

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3 h. ago Teacher suspended after showing students video related to Charlie Kirk’s death

A spokesperson for the Toronto District School Board confirmed the video mentioned in the letter was related to Kirk's death.

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4 h. ago University of Toronto professor on leave after Charlie Kirk comments draw backlash

The University of Toronto says it took immediate action after learning about what it called "concerning social media posts" from one of its professors.

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12 h. ago There are 4 places in the GTA that cost more to live in than Toronto

When it comes to the cost of living in Canada, Toronto often takes the spotlight as one of the priciest places to call home. With its bustling downtown core, soaring condo prices, and ever-rising rent, it's no surprise many assume it tops the charts for affordability challenges, but this isn't quite the case. One would be forgiven for thinking that Toronto is the most expensive city in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), but other cities in the region regularly top the 416 in average cost of living. A recent MoneySense report reveals four cities that surpass Toronto among the most expensive places to live in the GTA, and a couple of them don't come as a huge surprise to anyone paying attention to regional home prices and the increase in living costs. Richmond HillAn aerial view of a residential street in Richmond Hill. Photo by liran finzi sokolovski/Shutterstock. According to the report, Richmond Hill leads the pack amo...

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12 h. ago Haunted Halloween event to take over abandoned Target location in Toronto

Toronto is about to get a brand-new Halloween attraction taking over an already chill-inducing venue: Cloverdale Mall's abandoned Target location.This fully immersive and nightmare-inducing playground, dubbed 13 Rooms, will let you step straight into over a dozen terrifying worlds, with no two rooms being quite the same. Rooms with themes like "Deadly Dolls," "Sinister Cinema," "Pumpkin Hollow," and more will offer a variety of frights for whatever kind of scare you're craving this fall. This attraction from the team behind the Screemers haunted house franchise is designed to be an immersive cinematic experience that will live perfectly on your social media feed, with spooky photo opportunities all around. And, like Screemers' other haunted house attractions, you'll want to pay very close attention to anything that may be lurking in the corners. Each space comes to life with dra...

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17 h. ago Blue Jays’ starting playoff rotation worth monitoring as season’s end nears

In the aftermath of Kevin Gausman’s masterpiece against the visiting Houston Astros when the veteran right-hander spun a complete game shutout, Blue Jays manager John Schneider felt the pitcher was peaking at the right time. The same can’t be said for veteran right-hander Max Scherzer, whose trajectory seems to be heading in the wrong direction. […]

Culture

19 h. ago Carter Yakemchuk leads Ottawa Senators rookie to victory over Toronto Maple Leafs

The defenceman led the way in the Prospects Showdown opener with two goals and an assist.

Culture

19 h. ago Maple Leaf kids show spunk in losing rookie event opener to Senators

The final score Saturday won’t be remembered by the Maple Leafs talent evaluators as much as the spirit of their rookie squad. Opening the Prospects Showdown at the Bell Centre in Montreal against the Ottawa Senators’ freshmen, they were down three at one stage before a strong rally nearly tied an eventual 4-3 loss. Luke […]

Society

20 h. ago Police arrest multiple people at opposing immigration demonstrations in Toronto

TORONTO — Toronto police say they have arrested six people at a pro- and anti-immigration demonstration as the opposing groups faced off at a park. Police say one person was arrested for assault and have not provided more information about the reason of the other arrests. DEMONSTRATION : (UPDATE)Bloor St. W & Christie St. area-6 […]

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20 h. ago Community rallies in Toronto to call for end to gun violence

There was a loud call for an end to gun violence in downtown Toronto on Saturday as a coalition of organizations came together to march.

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20 h. ago Two men, two women allegedly caught with ‘loaded’ guns in Scarborough

The accused were arrested after cops pulled over a vehicle for suspected impaired driving

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21 h. ago From ‘Hamnet’ to ‘Wicked’: The movies defining the Oscars race so far

So many movies have debuted over the past three weeks. So. So. So. Many. Movies. Back-to-back film festivals in Venice, Telluride, Colorado, and Toronto are where studios bring their biggest, most prestigious fall titles for splashy world premieres amid a gathering of international press. It can feel a little like being in an antigravity chamber […]

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21 h. ago Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI

WASHINGTON — Hours after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, FBI Director Kash Patel declared online that “the subject” in the killing was in custody. The shooter was not. The two men who had been detained were quickly released, and Utah officials acknowledged that the gunman remained at large. The false assurance was more […]

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22 h. ago Man, 35, sought for allegedly threatening to kill a woman in city’s east end

The accused is under court orders to steer clear of the woman

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23 h. ago Man, 54, allegedly dealt drugs out of his Eglinton West barber shop

More than $100G in fentanyl, cocaine, crack cocaine, marijuana, and hash was allegedly seized in Project Fade

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24 h. ago Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill says focus is on football amid domestic violence allegations

WASHINGTON — Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill said Friday he is focusing on football amid reports the NFL has launched an investigation into domestic violence allegations against him. The NFL is reportedly investigating after TMZ reported this week that Hill’s estranged wife, Keeta Vaccaro, accused him in sealed records in a divorce filing of […]

Sport

27 h. ago Au Népal, la première ministre au chevet des victimes des émeutes

L’ex-cheffe de la Cour suprême a entamé au pas de charge son mandat provisoire.

Politics

29 h. ago PHOTOS: Rock The Runway draws 25,000 music fans to London's airport

Organizers billed it as the largest concert in London history, and on Friday night the attendance was announced at 25,000 for Rock The Runway – a show headlined by singer-songwriter Noah Kahan at London International Airport. A second night is set for Saturday. Photos by LFP’s Mike Hensen mhensen@postmedia.com

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36 h. ago Detached Toronto house is under $500,000 but there's a catch

Attention, brave souls of the Toronto real estate world: a detached house on Rhodes Ave. E. has magically appeared on the market for under $500,000. Yes, under.Of course, it's a bit of a mess. We're talking a bed in the dining room, particle board–covered windows, missing ceilings, and a basement that adults and children alike would be scared to enter.But according to the listing, it's got "potential", you just need to look past the chaos to see it. What was once probably the dining room. You'll definitely need a strong stomach and positive attitude to navigate the "needs TLC" part.The one and only bathroom that is missing part of the ceiling. From the photos, there's a lot of work to be done if you're going to keep the original structure. An air-conditioning unit is balanced over the stairs. But if you dream of being a handyman, a builder, or a renovator with a boat load of optimism, this could be a gre...

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