12 h. ago Huge crowds descended on Imperial Pub's last call after over 80 years in Toronto

Masses came out to support a Toronto pub on its final weekend in business after 81 years serving up thirsty patrons.It has been a year of heartbreaking restaurant and bar closures in Toronto, but few losses resonated with the public quite like the news that the Imperial Pub's taps would run dry after generations at Dundas St. E. and Victoria in downtown Toronto.Last call for the Imperial finally arrived this past weekend, and throngs of the pub's loyal patrons flooded the bar to celebrate its longevity and get one last pint in before the doors closed for good at the end of a raucous Saturday night.Damn... pic.twitter.com/ZlKG1E8ZWI— Karon Liu (@karonliu) November 14, 2025Long lines snaked around the block.If you're planning to say goodbye to the Imperial Pub today, we suggest going early, these were the scenes last night. pic.twitter.com/bSXQcAjExe— West End Phoenix (@westendphoenix) November 15, 2025The bar and surrounding businesses are destined to be demol...

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4 d. ago Buffalo Bills supporters want to break up with cursed Toronto sports fans

Some Buffalo Bills fans located south of the border are pleading with those in Toronto to stop rooting on their team.It's no secret that Toronto seems to be cursed when it comes to their pro sports teams. The Maple Leafs haven't won a Stanley Cup since 1967 and find new ways to disappoint their fan base every year.And we're still not over the Blue Jays' loss in Game 7 of the World Series.That loss, paired with a Bills loss to the lowly Miami Dolphins this past week, resulted in a fan typing out a hilarious message and posting it in the streets of Toronto. "Please, please stop rooting for us," the message begins. "Toronto sports fans... This isn't funny anymore. The Dolphins? The Dolphins?"We get it -- you need something. The Leafs are hurting. The Raps are hopeless. And we can't imagine that Game 7, eleventh-inning, runner-on-third-with-one-out loss must have felt like. But are you noticing a common thread?"The individual al...

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4 d. ago Brookfield Corp. leans into AI for growth with US$178 billion in ready capital

TORONTO — The scale of demand for energy and infrastructure to support AI growth is leading Brookfield Corp. to invest most of its time and money on the sector, the company says. “Most of the capital deployment, and the focus that we have today, is around building the backbone infrastructure to support the buildout of […]

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4 d. ago Bills fan begs ‘cursed’ Toronto supporters to stop cheering for Buffalo

A sign posted on a downtown Toronto light post has gone viral as a breakup letter.

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6 d. ago Flowspace Expands Fulfillment Coverage into Canada, Powering Seamless Cross

Flowspace fulfillment coverage is now active across Canada, enabling delivery reach into major Canadian metros including Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. The expansion supports direct-to-consumer, parcel, and wholesale fulfillment through distributed fulfillment coverage across Canada. COSTA MESA, Calif. — Flowspace, a modern fulfillment provider that combines powerful technology with expert operations, announced the expansion of its […]

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1 week ago Prince Harry says he's a Toronto Blue Jays fan despite evidence to the contrary

Prince Harry has apologized to Canada after creating an international incident of sorts during the World Series.As the son of the King of Canada, fans north of the border weren't impressed with seeing him support an American team rather than the Toronto Blue Jays. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle each wore Los Angeles Dodgers gear when they attended Game 4 at Dodger Stadium in L.A.Markle, who is from Los Angeles, can be excused. But Harry?The Duke of Sussex apologized but also had some fun with the question he was asked in a television interview with CTV."Oh, the LA Dodgers hat. Hat gate," Harry said."Well, firstly, I would like to apologize to Canada for wearing it. Secondly, I was under duress. There wasn't much choice."Harry explained that he was invited to the game by the Dodgers owner."I was doing what I thought was the polite thing to do."He also joked that his thinning hairline was a reason for the cap."When you're missing a lot of...

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1 week ago Prince Harry in Toronto this week for several events tied to Remembrance Day

Prince Harry is set to begin a two-day visit to Toronto to attend events supporting veterans and the military community ahead of Remembrance Day. 

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2 w. ago Almost half of Canada tuned into Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the World Series

It's hard to fathom just how much support the Toronto Blue Jays had throughout Canada on their epic World Series run.Streets across the country were filled with fans donning Blue Jays apparel. It was the topic of conversation at restaurants and bars from coast to coast.The anticipation was valid, as this marked the first time the Jays advanced to the World Series since 1993. They came as close as possible to picking up their third championship, before falling to the LA Dodgers in an epic series that went the distance.Given the Blue Jays overcame the odds so often this season, many believed they were a team of destiny. When they flew back to Toronto with a 3-2 series lead, many expected the Commissioner's Trophy would be theirs.The Blue Jays wound up dropping Game 6, making way for an even more highly anticipated Game 7. It was so anticipated, in fact, that it wound up breaking TV records in Canada.An average audience of 10.9 million viewers tuned into Game 7 of the World Ser...

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2 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays pitchers make classy gesture in support of World Series opponent

Even on baseball's biggest stage, Toronto Blue Jays bullpen pitchers sent a strong message.Baseball is just a game.Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia was not listed on the World Series roster for his team after they won the NCLS. The Dodgers announced before the World Series that he would be away from the team for a "deeply personal family matter."Vesia and his wife Kayla announced on Instagram back in April that they were expecting their first child. She last posted on Instagram during the Dodgers' NLCS clinching victory, and her post is flooded with both Dodgers and Blue Jays fans offering their family love and support following the announcement of Vesia leaving the team.Dodgers pitchers have been seen with Vesia's No. 51 etched on their hats in this series.Now, it looks like the Blue Jays' bullpen has done the same.Relief pitchers Louis Varland, Mason Fluharty, Seranthony Dominguez, and Chris Bassitt all had 51 written on their caps.Toronto se...

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2 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays star gets love from his Mexico hometown amid postseason tear

The Toronto Blue Jays might be Canada's team, but they're making a decent case to become Mexico's team, too.While the country doesn't have any major league franchises of its own, support among Mexicans has been spread out across various MLB markets.Toronto's opponent, the Los Angeles Dodgers, has a big stranglehold on the market, partially influenced by the sensational performances of young pitcher Fernando Valenzuela for the franchise in the 1980s and 1990s.But for a younger fanbase, Toronto catcher Alejandro Kirk has become a fan favourite.Born in Tijuana, the 26-year-old catcher has been sensational throughout the postseason. A two-time All-Star, Kirk's five home runs in the playoffs are already fourth-most all-time by a Jays player, trailing only Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (seven), and Joe Carter and Jose Bautista (six each).Since making his MLB debut in 2020, Kirk has become a favourite of both fans and his fellow teammates."Kirky does it on both si...

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2 w. ago Toronto gala celebrates resilience and hope while raising funds to end homelessness

Homelessness has reached an all-time high in Toronto, with some alarming stats to back the statement up. Food bank visits have reached record-breaking levels, and every day, people in our city are facing unprecedented challenges.That's why supportive and wraparound programs in Toronto are more necessary than ever — and Homes First is providing the perfect opportunity to support.Homes First is welcoming the giving season with its annual fundraising gala, Homes For Dinner: Chapters of Hope. Celebrating 41 years of developing and providing emergency shelter, supportive housing, and support services to the most vulnerable, it's a beautiful night that produces real change.Taking place on Nov. 15 at the Bram and Bluma Appel Salon at Toronto Reference Library, Homes For Dinner: Chapters of Hope returns for its 12th year with a gourmet menu, open bar, live entertainment, exclusive prizes, and most importantly, an impactful...

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2 w. ago Justin Bieber reps Toronto Blue Jays at World Series in L.A.

There were at least three Biebers in attendance for Game 3 of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers.In Toronto's dugout, Game 4 starter Shane Bieber watched the two teams face off ahead of his scheduled appearance on Tuesday night.But in the crowd at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Canadian singer Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey were cheering on the Blue Jays.Justin Bieber's reaction to Shohei Ohtani's home run 👎😂 https://t.co/86Urc4RGsc pic.twitter.com/bfpICMEZdg— MLB (@MLB) October 28, 2025Bieber also posted a photo from his seats, located in the first row down the first base line.Justin was wearing a No. 57 Blue Jays jersey with "Bieber" on the back. That's actually Shane Bieber's jersey. Is Justin Bieber a big Blue Jays fan?A native of Stratford, Ontario, Bieber has been a longtime supporter of many of Toronto's teams. His closest association is with the Toronto Maple Leafs, having a strong friendsh...

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3 w. ago Health Canada Approval of Lecanemab Offers New Hope for Ontarians Living with Alzheimer’s Disease

The Alzheimer Society of Ontario calls for immediate system investments to support access to the newly approved dementia treatment TORONTO, Oct. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Alzheimer Society of Ontario applauds the approval of Lecanemab by Health Canada. This is a historic step forward in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, and the Alzheimer Society […]

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3 w. ago Canada's Wonderland turning everything blue and white ahead of World Series

World Series hype has taken over the entire country, and Canada's Wonderland is getting in on the bandwagon by painting two of its landmarks in blue light to support the Toronto Blue Jays' historic postseason run.A bit of a pivot from the spooky seasonal lighting scheme of Wonderland's ongoing Halloween Haunt, the theme park will bathe its iconic Wonder Mountain as well as its Windseeker attraction in blue and white light to cheer on the Toronto Blue Jays.In a Thursday press release, Canada's Wonderland noted that the new blue lighting "is not to be confused with 'Dodgers Blue,' of course!"In addition to Wonder Mountain and Windseeker's temporary blue illumination, Wonderland staff will don Toronto Blue Jays baseball caps on game days for the duration of Halloween Haunt.Wonderland will boast this temporary blue look starting Thursday, Oct. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 26, and will extend next week from Thursday, Oct. 30, to Saturday, Nov. 1, sh...

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3 w. ago Free watch parties being held across Ontario for Blue Jays World Series games

As ticket prices for the Toronto Blue Jays' upcoming World Series experience reach outrageous levels, with some resale listings for home games going for around four figures, several free viewing parties are being planned across Ontario, where fans can take in the games without shelling out big bucks.With in-stadium seats soaring far out of affordable price ranges, cities throughout the province are stepping up with free public watch parties to bring the action to everyone, and a chance for fans to gather and support the Toronto Blue Jays for the team's first World Series appearance in 32 years. Here's where you can watch the games without breaking the bank! Nathan Phillips SquareThe City of Toronto will host free World Series watch parties at Nathan Phillips Square for every Blue Jays home game. Fans can enjoy the action on a giant screen, with live music and Blue Jays trivia between innings.Oct. 24 (Game 1): 8 p.m.Oct. 25 (Game 2): 8 p...

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