8 h. ago Friends turn business started as 12 years olds into Toronto store adored by celebrities

One of Toronto's most sought-after designer vintage stores has become a staple for everyone from Travis Scott to Scottie Barnes in recent years — and it all started when its founders were 12 years old.You may not recognize 20 Maud, the collaborative space owned and operated by Alex Maxamenco and Christian Ferguson, from passing it on the street — it runs out of an expansive basement unit on Maud Street tucked in between Adelaide and Richmond — but, if you've got your finger on the pulse of fashion in Toronto, you've almost certainly heard about it.At just 20 and 21 years old, Christian, who boast over 200,000 Instagram followers on his brand, Archive Threads' Instagram page, and Alex, with over 50,000, have the foundations of an empire on their hands.20 Maud's retail space is practically overflowing with designer pieces.Their retail space, which opened in April 2024, is brimming with rare, unique and droolworthy archival designer threads; everything ...

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8 h. ago Grandma chic Toronto mansion of your dreams is on sale for $18 million

You'd be forgiven if you mistook 241 Strathallan Wood for a Regency period film set, because it certainly could be one. This sprawling estate in Lytton Park has more than 20,000 square feet of living space and it is giving old money, grandma chic and Bridgerton set vibes all at once. It's simply iconic. The property is actually four separate lots that were combined for the purpose of this estate, giving 241 Strathallan Wood an impressive 307-foot frontage. The living room. You'd never guess that it's such a large property given that you can barely see the mansion from the street through all of the mature trees on the lot.The foyer. The home was clearly built for someone who likes their privacy, as blogTO got zero tea when we reached out.Views into the solarium. On the main floor of the house, you have all the typical principal rooms. The dining room. They're all decorated in a classical European style that makes the entire ...

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10 h. ago Trump revels in mass federal firings and jeers at Biden at CPAC

OXON HILL, Md. — U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that “nobody’s ever seen anything” like his administration’s sweeping effort to fire thousands of federal employees and shrink the size of government, congratulating himself for “dominating” Washington and sending bureaucrats “packing.” Addressing an adoring crowd at the Conservative Political Action Conference just outside the nation’s […]

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13 h. ago BOBBY ORR: The Great One is a great Canadian who deserves our respect not criticism

Wayne Gretzky has brought nothing but glory to his homeland year after year, decade after decade, both as a player and administrator

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14 h. ago Petition asking PM to revoke Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship garners support

OTTAWA — Thousands of people have electronically signed a parliamentary petition calling for revocation of Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship over his role in the Trump administration, which is pointedly threatening Canada’s sovereignty. The petition, making its way through the House of Commons process, was initiated by Qualia Reed, a Nanaimo, B.C., author. New Democrat MP […]

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15 h. ago Musk Says Federal Workers Must Justify Job or Risk Dismissal

The Trump administration began sending emails to more than 2 million federal workers on Saturday, asking them to report on what they did last week or be forced to resign.

Society

32 h. ago Bar that's been a local landmark celebrating 30 years in Toronto

Toronto bar Pegasus on Church recently marked 30 years in the Church-Wellesley Village, evolving from its humble beginnings as a billiards lounge in 1995 into a community hub today that emphasizes unique programming and provides a welcoming space for the LGBTQ community. Pegasus originally got its start as Pegasus Billiard Lounge just north of its current location. Founded by Robert Knight and Michael Dorman, the bar moved to its present address on Church Street after four successful years, which allowed for expansion and more programming.Christopher Hudspeth, who joined the company in the fall of 2005 as a bartender, officially took over the bar’s ownership in 2013 and currently serves as the president and general manager of Pegasus.Despite its successes, the bar's journey to 30 years was not without its hurdles. During the pandemic, Hudspeth served as the chair of the Church-Wellesley Village BIA and worked diligently to press the local government on wage...

Culture

32 h. ago Trump Proposes New Ship Fees to Challenge China’s Maritime Might

The Trump administration is proposing fees on the use of China’s commercial ships it says could help counter the country’s maritime dominance.

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37 h. ago Trump Directs CFIUS to Restrict Chinese Investments in Key Areas

President Donald Trump signed a memorandum directing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to restrict investments from China in strategic sectors, the latest salvo from his administration against the world’s second largest economy.

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37 h. ago Trump orders tariffs on digital service tax countries, including Canada

Trump's order directs his administration to consider responsive actions like tariffs to 'combat' digital service taxes imposed on U.S. tech companies by foreign countries.

Economics

37 h. ago Privée d’accès à des événements: l’AP poursuit trois responsables de l’administration Trump

The Associated Press poursuit trois responsables de l’administration Trump après que ses journalistes ont été interdits d’accès au Bureau ovale.

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37 h. ago L’Associated Press attaque en justice des responsables de l’administration Trump

Elle conteste son exclusion des événements présidentiels, à cause de son refus d’utiliser le nom «Golfe d’Amérique».

Politics

38 h. ago Organizers of Canada House cancel space at 2025 South By Southwest festival

TORONTO — Canadian talent will have one fewer space to network at this year’s South By Southwest music and film festival in Austin, Texas. Telefilm says in a statement it’s decided to cancel its annual Canada House at the 2025 edition of SXSW next month, but it didn’t provide a reason or respond to questions […]

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38 h. ago DOGE Restores 9/11 Survivor Program Cuts, Hiring Back Workers

The Trump administration walked back cuts to a health program for 9/11 first responders and survivors, restoring research grants and the jobs of laid-off workers.

Society

38 h. ago DOGE Restores 9/11 Survivor Program Cuts, Hires Back Workers

The Trump administration walked back cuts to a health program for 9/11 first responders and survivors, restoring research grants and the jobs of laid-off workers.

Society

38 h. ago AP sues 3 Trump administration officials, citing freedom of speech

The Associated Press sued three Trump administration officials Friday over access to presidential events, citing freedom of speech in asking a federal judge to stop the blocking of its journalists. The lawsuit was filed Friday afternoon in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., 10 days after the White House began restricting access to the news […]

Politics

38 h. ago Organizers of Canada House cancel space at 2025 South By Southwest fest

Canadian talent will have one fewer space to network at this year’s South By Southwest music and film festival in Austin, Texas.  Telefilm says in a statement it’s decided to cancel its annual Canada House at the 2025 edition of SXSW next month, but it didn’t provide a reason or respond to questions for comment.  […]

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40 h. ago Musk calls former ISS commander ‘idiot’ in heated exchange over astronauts

Musk blew up at the Danish astronaut, calling him a derogatory slur after the former ISS commander said his claims were false.

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43 h. ago Yearslong shortage of Ozempic and Wegovy in U.S. resolved, FDA says

Shortages of Ozempic and Wegovy that have been in place for more than two years have been resolved, as supplies of the popular diabetes and obesity treatments continue to improve, federal regulators said Friday. The drugmaker Novo Nordisk can meet present and future demand in the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration said. But patients […]

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44 h. ago SAAQclic: bienvenue au Québec où personne n’est jamais responsable!

Dans le palmarès des fiascos administratifs, le scandale SAAQclic trône au sommet.

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