6 h. ago New Toronto collective wants you to party like it's 1999 with phone

There's a new event collective and apparel brand in Toronto that's trying to teach the city's partygoers how to connect by hosting phone-free parties.What was it like to party before the internet? It's a question that I, being of the tender age of 25 and only reaching appropriate party age long after my iPhone had already become effectively welded to my right hand, have contemplated often.No Instagram stories to be posted, no aspiring suitors asking for your Snapchat — just pure, present fun. Imagine that.Drenched in Gen Z idiosyncrasy as I may appear in making such a confession, I'm not alone.Toronto brothers Mich and Max Ward, alongside their best friend Christian Williamson, found themselves contemplating a similar question when they made the "somewhat rash decision" to leave their phones in the car for an entire weekend on a father-son fishing trip."It felt like we were kids again — fully present, laughing and connect...

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6 h. ago Two friends open dream Mexican cafe in Toronto that's also a boutique

Just outside of Dupont subway station in Toronto, two friends have created a vibrant new space that blends nostalgic Mexican flavours, vintage fashion, and community. Wey Cup is a cozy but lively café and boutique that opened its doors last month, thanks to the duo that made it possible — friends Barbara Cervantes and Alejandra Blanco. On the café side, Wey Cup serves up classic coffee shop staples, like espressos, Americanos, and lattes, but it's the Mexican-inspired drinks that really stand out. Their "latte de mi corazón" is a sweet twist on a classic latte, made with creamy horchata. Their "café de olla" is a traditional Mexican brew infused with cinnamon and piloncillo (panela or unrefined whole cane sugar) that offers a taste of home for anyone missing it, or just discovering it. Other menu highlights include "grandma chocolate," a traditional hot chocolate topped with a...

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6 h. ago Toronto event helps those who have lost their mother face Mother's Day

This Mother's Day, Amanda Katz is inviting the city's motherless masses to unite. The founder of Motherless Day, she's created a pity party for those navigating Mother's Day through the veil of loss."I lost my mom to mental health in 2017, back when I was 21," explains Katz. "As with any loss, the tough days come and go. … But one thing that anyone without a mom feels is that Mother's Day sucks."Those flower bouquets and gifts-for-mom ideas that are in every window, that typically are met with such a wave of joy, instead for us they're a reminder of what and who is missing."In 2023, "after spending six years navigating that day along with my sister," Katz decided to flip the Mother's Day script. "I figured, why not reframe the day? Why not create the chance and the space to celebrate and commemorate the moms who would have still wanted us to celebrate, surrounded by those people who get it?&quo...

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11 h. ago Canada election race enters final days with leaders sticking to strengths

Mark Carney of the Liberals focused on U.S. tariff threats in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre campaigned on his anti-crime platform in Saskatoon.

Politics

11 h. ago Keith Gerein: Whoever wins the federal election, Canada needs a change in political discourse

Subtle though it was, I first began to notice the change about a dozen years ago, while working as a reporter at the Alberta legislature. New security features were added to the building to limit access, which may have been prudent but also made a visit more unwelcoming. Partisan press secretaries were hired to supersede […]

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13 h. ago Sur TikTok, la contrefaçon chinoise de produits de luxe se servent de la guerre commerciale

Ils prétendent que Pékin a levé des clauses de confidentialité liant les marques aux sous-traitants locaux.

Technology

14 h. ago SNOBELEN: ‘Real Canadians’ should be ignoring America’s culture wars

You have to give U.S. President Donald Trump credit — he sure has made Canadians patriotic. This is an unexpected benefit of the frazzled American urge to simultaneously cut off the world and expand its borders. In plainer language, we will be ready to be the 51st state the day after hell freezes over, and […]

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14 h. ago US TV executive Gandler is the new majority shareholder of London club Leyton Orient

LONDON (AP) — American TV executive David Gandler has become the new majority shareholder at English third-tier soccer club Leyton Orient. New York-based Gandler co-founded FuboTV in 2015 and remains chief executive of the live streaming news, entertainment and sport service. Orient, sixth in League One and in a playoff position for promotion, said on […]

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14 h. ago Billor Expands Network With New Delivery Center in Jacksonville, FL

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Billor, committed to empowering truck drivers to achieve the American Dream through entrepreneurship, today announced the opening of its new Delivery Center in Jacksonville, FL. This important expansion strengthens Billor’s national footprint, enhances operational efficiency, and brings services even closer to truck drivers across the Southeast. The […]

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16 h. ago Elections Canada will let some ridings count advance ballots slightly early

Preliminary estimates released by Elections Canada on Tuesday showed 7.3 million voters cast their ballot at advance polls during this past weekend.

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16 h. ago Winnipeggers urged to take part in giveaway, compost and yard waste initiatives

With spring weather here to stay, Winnipeg says it's encouraging residents to 'think sustainably' by participating in the upcoming spring giveaway weekend and compost initiative,

Culture

16 h. ago Pickard to start for Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 against Los Angeles Kings

Calvin Pickard went 22-10-1 for Edmonton this season. He made his NHL playoff debut last season.

Culture

17 h. ago Repare Therapeutics Announces Six Abstracts Accepted for Presentation at AACR Annual Meeting 2025

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & MONTREAL — Repare Therapeutics Inc. (“Repare” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: RPTX), a leading clinical-stage precision oncology company, today announced the acceptance of two abstracts for mini-oral presentation and the acceptance of four abstracts for poster presentation at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, taking place April 25-30, 2025, in […]

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17 h. ago Americans ‘invade’ Nanaimo this weekend after viral TikTok invite

Tod Maffin posted a TikTok video in February inviting Americans to visit for this upcoming weekend and more than 2,000 have said they would come.

Technology

18 h. ago Radiant Biotherapeutics Announces Poster Presentation at 2025 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting

TORONTO & PHILADELPHIA — Radiant Biotherapeutics, a preclinical biotechnology company developing an antibody platform to deliver first-in-class transformative therapies for patients facing life-changing disease, today announced the presentation of a poster at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, taking place April 25-30, 2025 in Chicago. The presentation describes the company’s Multabody™ platform, […]

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18 h. ago Americans start arriving in Nanaimo after TikTok invitation for weekend visit

It all started when Nanaimo’s Tod Maffin, bored one night, issued a message on TikTok asking Americans to come to Vancouver Island and spend their money to show their support for Canadians.

Culture

18 h. ago Anthony Stolarz’s strong playoff start stirs Maple Leafs memories for Ken Wregget

'I was 6-foot-1 in the 1980s and considered big. He’s 6-foot-6, but’s he’s moving well and playing great.'

Culture

19 h. ago Is Trump trolling Canada with 51st state attacks? ‘No I’m not,’ he says

When asked if he would want to be remembered as the U.S. president who expanded American territory, Donald Trump said, 'Wouldn’t mind.'

Events

19 h. ago Man accused of trying to kill Toronto resident in Vancouver has been released

A Canadian TikTok user and Vancouver visitor went viral after she claimed that a man tried to kill her in a stranger attack; now the accused has been released from custody.The victim was Supitssteph, whose TikTok profile says she's from Toronto.As of the publication of this article, her TikTok video about the attack has garnered nearly 7 million views.We contacted the Vancouver Police Department about the incident, and it shared some details.The accused is named Peterhans Jalo Nungu, and he was charged with assault causing bodily harm. Vancouver Police also shared that the attack occurred at 12:30 a.m. in Coal Harbour.The TikTok user, named Stephanie, said that she had been walking near Stanley Park when the assault happened, adding that she believes the area is considered safe for most people.@supitssteph Replying to @Sarah how a completely random stranger tried to kill me 🙃 #vanccouver #womenempowerment #fight ♬ original sound - Stephanie"I was on the Seawall, just walki...

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21 h. ago Almost 5km of TTC subway will shut down for this entire weekend

A TTC subway closure this weekend will shut down almost five kilometres of track at the western end of Line 2.The transit agency will shut down subway service on Line 2 between Kipling and Jane stations for the duration of the weekend on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27.The closure is just the latest in a round of repairs in what has proven to be a year of major disruption on Toronto's rapid transit network, and is once again being chalked up to “planned track work.”Throughout the closure, the roughly 4.7-kilometre stretch of track spanning Kipling, Islington, Royal York, Old Mill, and Jane stations.All stations along the closure will remain accessible for passengers looking to purchase and reload fares or connect with surface routes.Subway service between Ossington and Jane stations will be replaced by shuttle buses from 11 p.m. nightly until the end of service, from Mon., April 28 to Fri., May 2, due to planned track work. Visit https://t.co/oGvGSqEmR4 to pl...

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