2 h. ago Toronto house that's internet famous for giant skeleton is for sale

If you've ever walked down Davenport Road in Toronto, chances are you've done a double-take in front of one home known for a very tall, very bony local celebrity.Affectionately known as Bones, the 12-foot skeleton on the front lawn of 2043 Davenport Rd. has become a neighbourhood icon and low-key internet legend thanks to homeowner and realtor Samantha Fraser's delightfully weird sense of humour.Over the years, Bones has been transformed into Barboo, Chappell Roan of The Pink Bony Club, and more. Yes, there are costumes. Yes, they're fabulous.The front entrance. But while Bones brings the drama, the house itself is all calm vibes and cozy charm.A home office. Now listed for $1,389,000, this four-bed, three-bath semi is surprisingly spacious, impeccably maintained, and—according to Fraser—shockingly quiet for being on a main street.The living room. From the outside, it looks modest (aside from the towering skeleton in the front yard), but step ins...

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57 h. ago 'We've levelled up': Stampede Showriders celebrate 40th anniversary

'It's been so neat to have all these opportunities, to come and meet people, and to ride for the Calgary Stampede'

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6 d. ago City of Ottawa to raise U.S. flag to celebrate Independence Day despite trade tensions

The city’s flag protocol states that the flag of every country Canada has diplomatic relations with will be raised on their national holiday.

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6 d. ago Vancouver Art Book Fair 2025: from zines to monographs, a celebration of books as art

The fair features over 100 local and international exhibitors

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6 d. ago Parker: Big Rock Brewery marks 40 years with bold rebrand, return of music fest

The traditional rooster as Big Rock’s primary icon has been replaced by a rendering of the 18,200-ton glacial erratic near Okotoks that Ed McNally chose to name his brewery after

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1 week ago Scarborough senior celebrates birthday with $1M Lotto Max win: ’83 IS MY YEAR!’

'Never in my life did I prepare myself for a win like this. I’ve never seen such a large amount before!'

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1 week ago Parker: Brian Sidorsky's enterprising success inspired early by Junior Achievement

Brian Sidorsky had five exciting years in the Junior Achievement program that he says changed the course of his life

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2 w. ago Communities gather to celebrate Neighbour Day despite rainy weather

Neighbour Day was initially started in 2014 to commemorate the community spirit and resilience during the 2013 floods — making this year's events somewhat fitting.

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2 w. ago Toronto house featuring the famous 'Rodney the Tree' for sale at almost $3 million

When Massey last sold in 2016, it was a garbage-filled shell of a home. But designer and builder Jamie Beurklian clearly saw potential in the early 1900s house. Since 2016, the home has been painstakingly transformed by Beurklian into a minimalist architectural marvel that's as practical as it is beautiful.And yes, it comes with its own local celebrity — Rodney the Tree.The front entrance. Let's start with the house. From the outside, it blends seamlessly into the historic neighbourhood, but with a modern extension, it draws the eye ever upward. The upstairs unit. Inside, the home features soaring ceilings and a light-filled interior with oversized windows, biophilic design elements, and meticulous attention to detail that eliminates things like baseboards and bulkheads entirely.The lower unit kitchen. Beurklian, who owns and designed the home, told blogTO he used computer modelling and green building practices to maximize space and e...

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2 w. ago Vybond Opens New Corporate Headquarters in Franklin, Kentucky, Honoring a Legacy of Innovation and Community Partnership

FRANKLIN, Ky. — Vybond Group, Inc., a leader in specialty tape manufacturing, officially opened its new corporate headquarters in Franklin, Kentucky, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that celebrated both a new beginning and a return to its roots. Local leaders, community members, and company executives gathered at the historic manufacturing site, which has produced tape products […]

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4 w. ago Alberta Milk launches “Farm to Table” campaign to celebrate local dairy and the people behind it

EDMONTON, Alberta, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alberta Milk is proud to announce the launch of its latest campaign, Farm to Table: a celebration of Alberta’s local food culture and the hardworking dairy farmers who help nourish our province. Amidst a global backdrop of economic uncertainty and shifting trade priorities, Albertans are more focused […]

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