36 m. ago He saved the Liberal Party from oblivion. But can Mark Carney close the deal?

Many questions remain about the rookie politician with a long resume: 'If he gives people a reason not to vote for him, they won’t'

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40 m. ago Meaningless game still matters as Edmonton Oilers rest up for playoffs

It won’t be official until after the rest of the NHL schedule wraps up Thursday, of course, but Leon Draisaitl is the league’s goal-scoring champion of 2024-25. It would take William Nylander exploding for eight goals against the Detroit Red Wings in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ regular-season finale to change that, which shows just how […]

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48 m. ago Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre to face off for first time in French leaders’ debate | Live English video and discussion

Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, Jagmeet Singh and Yves-François Blanchet are facing off in Montreal. Watch the debate live in English and get live analysis

Politics

65 m. ago Raptors boss Masai Ujiri on titles, tanking, drafting, Brandon Ingram and more

'We want to win. And I believe we'll win here again.'

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82 m. ago Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homers for first time this season as Jays earn series win over Braves

At some point, the homerless streak was destined to end, an inevitability that became a reality Wednesday. The afternoon gathering at Rogers Centre attracted a throng of school-aged kids who provided some much-needed energy. When Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sent a towering blast into the second deck in left field, the kids exploded, as did the […]

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86 m. ago ELECTION LIVE: Political leaders set to duke it out at French

Canada’s political leaders are set to explain their vision for the country in the only French-language debate of the 2025 federal election. Liberal Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-François Blanchet are in Montreal on Wednesday for the debate, which begins at 6 p.m. EDT. However, […]

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86 m. ago HAUBRICH: Carney needs to leave Ottawa’s expensive and failed gun policy behind

Liberal Leader Mark Carney rebuilt his party by scrapping failed policies like the carbon tax, but there’s one apparent failure he’s doubling down on.  Carney announced that, if elected, he will “reinvigorate the implementation” of Ottawa’s gun ban and buyback program.  Carney should be listening to law enforcement experts and scrapping the expensive and ineffective gun buyback, […]

Events

88 m. ago Five reasons to pay attention to the Calgary Flames' final game

Zayne Parekh, Aydar Suniev, Hunter Brzustewicz and Sam Morton are all expected to play

Sport

95 m. ago Breaking down the seven confirmed series for Round 1 of NHL playoffs

Gentlemen, start your playoff engines. Seven of eight series are set for the 2025 National Hockey League playoffs, with one to be decided, perhaps as early as Wednesday evening if Montreal gets a point from Carolina. As of Wednesday afternoon, here are the confirmed matchups for Round 1, which is set to begin this weekend. […]

Economics

1 hour ago Here's when the Toronto Maple Leafs will face off against the Ottawa Senators

The Toronto Maple Leafs just might be impacting your Easter weekend plans.Toronto finalized its NHL playoff matchup against the Ottawa Senators by way of beating the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 Tuesday night en route to an Atlantic Division-clinching win.The Maple Leafs haven't won a whole lot of divisions in their history, with their Atlantic Division crown being just the sixth time in 107 seasons that they've been on top.Toronto has home ice for the series, meaning they'll host at least Game 1 and Game 2, while also potentially hosting Game 5 and Game 7, should the series require them.With the NHL playoffs slated to start this Saturday, April 19, no schedule has been officially released yet for when the 16 teams will begin vying for the Stanley Cup.But as per a few reports, including one from NHL Insider Chris Johnston earlier this week on TSN 1050, the Leafs are expected to start their series this Sunday, April 20.With a short travel distance between the two cities of Toronto and Ott...

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2 h. ago Calgary Flames call up prospects Hunter Brzustewicz and Sam Morton

With the playoffs no longer a possibility, the Calgary Flames are going to give opportunities to a couple of young guys. On Wednesday morning, the team announced that they recalled defenceman Hunter Brzustewicz and centre Sam Morton from the Calgary Wranglers. It almost certainly means they’ll be in the team’s lineup for Thursday night’s season […]

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3 h. ago SIMMONS: Is this finally the year a Canadian team wins the Stanley Cup?

'Nobody dreams of winning the President’s Trophy. They dream of winning the Stanley Cup. That’s the goal. That's always the goal.'

Sport

3 h. ago Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri claps back at critics of the team and Canada

Whatever way you slice it, the Toronto Raptors have quite a bit of work to do this summer.Though the team won’t be in the playoffs for a third year in a row, the Raptors' front office might have one of their busiest offseasons in recent memory ahead of them.The May 12 draft lottery is the first big event on the calendar, with the Raptors currently sitting seventh in the odds for landing the first overall pick.Following that, they've got the draft itself, free agency, NBA Summer League, formal and informal workouts, and a full training camp and preseason before the games begin to count for real come October.Team president Masai Ujiri met with the media on Wednesday for his annual end-of-season wrap-up session and spoke about the challenges of being Canada's only NBA team, particularly in a political climate that has seen a trade war initiated by American President Donald Trump."We are not going to hide under the table because a player doesn't want to come here, or what any...

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3 h. ago Bombshell allegations about Ontario Place megaspa make international headlines

The "revitalization" of Ontario Place — specifically, the Therme megaspa that serves as the project's cornerstone — has become a blight on Toronto's waterfront, leaving passersby both devastated and enraged to see a public green space and mature habitat reduced to dust overnight despite ample resistance.Alarming revelations about the site's enormous future parking garage, plans to extend the development over the lake, the lack of environmental assessments involved, and more have emerged in the years since the overhaul of the 155-acre property was first announced.But the latest update, which comes via a damning New York Times investigation published on Wednesday, may be the most scandalous yet.While most would agree that the long-defunct amusement park could have benefited from an overhaul, NYT — which is already very familiar with the Ontario Place saga — elucidates why Therme was, as many community members al...

Society

3 h. ago Toronto adds 75 Automated Speed Enforcement cameras throughout city

The City of Toronto has added 75 new Automated Speed Enforcement cameras to help remind motorists to reduce their speed. In December 2024, Toronto City Council approved the installation of additional cameras, bringing the total number to 150. The City says ASE cameras are installed in Community Safety Zones to help enhance safety for the […]

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4 h. ago Toronto Taco Bell fans can now make official versions of chain's iconic menu items at home

People in Toronto have been noticing a neon Taco Bell sign glowing in a condo building on Queen St. W., and they were wondering if a new location was opening inside a condo...While Taco Bell isn't setting up shop in a condo building, this fun activation was a teaser for something even more exciting — a new line of Taco Bell at-home products!That's right, Taco Bell Canada's newest at-home meal kits are officially on grocery store shelves nationwide (yes, right now), and they're giving Toronto residents the literal secret sauce to spice up their kitchens with the bold, iconic flavours from Taco Bell restaurants.This new lineup of products includes 12 crave-worthy, customizable offerings, including sauces, seasonings, shells, and more, to help you recreate your favourite menu items at home.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Taco Bell (@tacobellcanada)Your new grocery store...

Sport

4 h. ago Toronto casino fined $120,000 for not detecting alleged cheating scheme

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a $120,000 fine against Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto for failing to to detect an alleged cheat-at-play and dealer collusion scheme. In March 2024, the OPP’s Investigation and Enforcement Bureau (IEB), embedded within the AGCO, laid charges against five individuals following allegations that two table […]

Economics

4 h. ago Montero Announces Share Consolidation and C$15M Return of Capital

TORONTO, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Montero Mining and Exploration Ltd. (TSX-V: MON) (OTCPK: MXTRF) (“Montero” or the “Company”) announces that it has finalized its planned uses of the net proceeds received from its settlement with the United Republic of Tanzania to resolve the dispute over the expropriation of its Wigu Hill rare earth […]

Economics

4 h. ago Calgary Flames already looking ahead to next season: ‘I want the high expectations’ 

After a surprise playoff push that fell just short, one of the Flames’ locker-room leaders believes that expectations should be raised in 2025-26

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5 h. ago Thrilling Porsche race track attraction to open in Ontario this spring

The hotly anticipated Porsche Experience Centre Toronto (PEC) — the first of its kind in Canada — is just a few months away after years of construction and delays.Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. announced on Wednesday that the new attraction under construction just outside Toronto will open in June as part of Pickering's 20-acre Durham Live entertainment complex, boasting a race track, simulators, a cafe, and a gift shop dedicated to the German sports car manufacturer.The facility's imminent opening comes roughly three and a half years after the project was first announced in late 2021, and is undoubtedly welcome news for the motoring community following construction delays and a missed 2024 opening.The PEC in Durham will mark the tenth such attraction worldwide and the third in North America after locations in Atlanta and Los Angeles."The upcoming opening of the Porsche Experience Centre Toronto marks an important milestone for the brand here," said Trevor Arthur, President &...

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