42 m. ago Toronto school that played O Canada in Arabic on Oct. 7 gets a lashing from Education Minister

'If the school boards choose not to represent our national symbols and federal legislation, then I will take action,' says Paul Calandra

Politics

53 m. ago Yankees crowd slammed for booing Canadian anthem, two fans tackled for running on field

Loud jeers were heard during O Canada before Game 3 of the ALDS on Tuesday night.

Sport

2 h. ago Canucks: How captain Quinn Hughes ‘can be even better than I have been’

'I changed my whole training with working out and feel healthier than ever. That’s a real bright spot for me coming out of camp.' — Quinn Hughes

Other

2 h. ago PharmAla Launches Nexus Portal for MDMA Prescribers and Therapists

TORONTO, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PharmAla Biotech Holdings Inc. (“PharmAla” or the “Company”) (CSE: MDMA) (OTCQB:MDXXF), a biotechnology company focused on the research, development, and manufacturing of LaNeo™ MDMA and novel derivatives of MDMA (MDXX class molecules) is today announcing the launch of NEXUS, its new and updated tool to bring together and […]

Other

2 h. ago Wallbridge Receives $4.7M of Quebec Refundable Investment Tax Credits

TORONTO, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wallbridge Mining Company Limited (TSX: WM, OTCQB: WLBMF) (“Wallbridge” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it received $4.7 million of cash refunds with respect to its 2024 Quebec Tax Credit Relating to Resources (“TCRR”) that were claimed on its 2024 Quebec income tax return. The government […]

Economics

2 h. ago Busy Don Valley Parkway ramp in Toronto to close until next year

A busy off-ramp serving the Don Valley Parkway (DVP) in Toronto is about to close as part of an ongoing rehabilitation project, and commuters relying on the exit will have to manage with the disruption well into 2026.The City of Toronto announced on Tuesday that it is moving forward with the next stage in the rehabilitation of four bridges and elevated roads along the DVP near Eastern Avenue and Adelaide Street East.The DVP's southbound off-ramp to Richmond St. is set to close next week and remain shuttered for several months.Described as "critical state-of-good-repair work," the City states that "This work will ensure that the bridges meet today's standards and remain safe for vehicles and pedestrians into the future."Motorists can expect disruptions during this period, including Eastern Ave. being reduced to a single eastbound lane, and Richmond St. being reduced to a single westbound lane at Eastern Ave. In addition, the City will require overnight lan...

Other

2 h. ago Man charged in death of boat passenger who fell into Lake Ontario: Toronto police

Toronto police say a man has been charged with criminal negligence in the death of a person who fell from a boat on Lake Ontario in August.

Events

3 h. ago Captain charged in death of passenger who fell into Lake Ontario

Toronto Police allege the suspect was operating an illegal boat charter without a proper commercial licence or registration

Events

3 h. ago Blue Jays going back to Louis Varland to start Game 4 at Yankee Stadium

The reliever allowed a mammoth home run to slugger Aaron Judge in Tuesday’s dramatic collapse

Sport

3 h. ago SIMMONS: Blue Jays bullpen vs Yankee phenom adds up to Game 4 mismatch

Toronto's bullpen has surrendered 12 runs in 12.1 innings pitched in the ALDS, with an earned run average of 8.76

Other

4 h. ago Spain Has Yet to See Growth Tailwind From EU Aid, Escrivá Says

Bank of Spain Governor José Luis Escrivá said the economy’s drivers of growth are shifting toward domestic demand, but the country has yet to see a tailwind of European Union recovery fund aid.

Other

5 h. ago Anthony Furey: Don’t punish Toronto taxpayers for federal asylum

Mayor Olivia Chow threatens to raise taxes to cover burgeoning shelter costs if Liberals don't up funding

Economics

11 h. ago T&T Supermarket to open its latest location in a Toronto mall

A long-standing Loblaws location inside a Toronto mall is due to close its doors this month, but it won't be long before another supermarket giant swoops in to replace it. The Loblaws store inside RioCan Empress at 5095 Yonge St. is preparing to shut down at the end of October, staff confirmed to blogTO via phone call last week. The grocery store, which sat below one of the longest freestanding escalators in North America for decades, will officially close on Saturday, Oct. 25. However, another Loblaw Companies-owned supermarket chain will soon take over the massive retail space. According to a building permit filed with the City, a request to renovate the retail space to accommodate a new T&T Supermarket was accepted back in July. The Vancouver-based Canadian Asian supermarket chain was acquired by Loblaw back in July 2009, and has drastically increased its footprint in Toronto over the past few years, with locations at College and Spadina...

Other

11 h. ago Popular Toronto sandwich shop that closed finally making comeback this week

A once-popular Toronto sandwich shop that's been closed for nearly a year is about to open a new, permanent location.The day is nearly here: Slammie Sammies is making its epic return to the Toronto food scene this weekend, as the sandwich shop gears up for the grand opening of its first-ever permanent location.Founded by Pedro Dos Santos and Marilyn Simms of Vert Casse-Croûte Catering in the spring of 2024, Slammie Sammies first made its mark on the city while operating out of the beloved, now-defunct (but replaced by the equally great Roxton Pub) Opera Bob's.Serving what Dos Santos and Simms describe as "sloppy, messy, two-hander sandwiches," Slammie Sammies gained its reputation for precisely that: whopping sandwiches that leave you scraping every last bit of filling off the wrapping once it's done.Grilled Chicken Tzatziki, Vietnamese Sweet Beef, and Shrimp Po Boy were all among the sandwich venture's best-sellers before it fell into a sudden h...

Sport

11 h. ago A $12M Toronto mansion comes with stained glass window portrait of original owner

Toronto real estate is full of character homes, but few can say they come with a built-in portrait of the woman who once lived there.At 114 Glen Rd., in the heart of Rosedale, a stained glass likeness of Mrs. Applegate gazes down from the staircase landing — a self-portrait that's been watching over the house since it was built around 1910."This house has so much history," says realtor Donna Thompson.The stained glass window of Mrs. Applegate. "The original owners, the Applegate family, actually built two homes in Rosedale. There's even a stained glass window of Mrs. Applegate herself — it's such a rare and charming detail."The formal dining room. But it's definitely not the only charming detail of this historic home. The family room with coffered ceilings and oak wainscotting. Designed by architects Simpson and Young and inspired by Italian Renaissance master Andrea Palladio's Villa Rotunda, the home ...

Economics

11 h. ago Au théâtre avec mon fils — et ce que Kim Thúy m’a rappelé sur l’immigration, l’amour et la dignité

«Ấm» n’est pas une pièce de reproches : c’est une œuvre sur l’amour, la tolérance et la compréhension.

Events

11 h. ago [PHOTOS] De locataires à voleurs: ce couple fuit après avoir vidé une maison entièrement meublée

Un couple à la morale élastique qui n’en est pas à ses premières frasques a été condamné après avoir pratiquement tout volé d’une maison meublée.

Other

11 h. ago Étude de l’Institut du Québec: les Québécois de 45 ans et plus sont trois fois plus endettés qu’il y a 20 ans

Au milieu de leur carrière, le 1,9 million de travailleurs québécois de 45 ans et plus est plus endetté que jamais alors qu’approche la retraite.

Other

14 h. ago Americans boo 'O Canada' before Toronto Blue Jays playoff game in New York

The New York Yankees fans didn't even wait until the game started before booing the Toronto Blue Jays.Or more specifically, their anthem.Ahead of the Game 3 matchup between the Yankees and Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium in New York, a portion of the Bronx crowd opted to boo the performance of "O Canada."Newsday's Anthony Rieber provided footage of the incident.Fans at Yankee Stadium boo the Canadian national anthem pic.twitter.com/syvgRNudwq— Anthony Rieber (@AnthonyRieber) October 7, 2025Yankees fans had plenty to boo shortly after the the anthem, too, as Blue Jays star slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. launched his third home run of the series to give Toronto a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning while receiving his own Bronx cheer.Toronto won the first two games of the series at home at the Rogers Centre, and have a chance to advance to the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2016 with one more victory.Have Blue Jays fans booed the an...

Other

14 h. ago Beck, Engström et Xhekaj ont pris des notes pendant le camp d’entrainement

Devant des milliers de partisans au Centre Bell, les trois joueurs ont tenté de forcer la main de la direction.

Transport