90 m. ago Kevin Gausman and Blue Jays lack sharpness and a killer instinct in loss to A’s

The Blue Jays nearly blew a big lead in Friday night’s series opener in Sacramento before holding off the host Athletics. In the second of a three-game set, the A’s responded to an early 2-0 Blue Jays advantage and would emerge as the better team Saturday night in a 4-3 win. The series rubber match […]

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3 h. ago Raymond J. de Souza: Memories of Live Aid and a different era

Forty years ago, 40 per cent of the world's population tuned in to watch a charity rock extravaganza

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7 h. ago Bluesfest Day 3: Rock night with Turnstile vs Pixies, plus Kurt Vile and Sue Foley

Saturday was another sweat-a-thon at Bluesfest as temperatures soared beyond 30+ and the sun baked the plaza of the Canadian War Museum

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9 h. ago Canada's largest Korean Festival returns to Toronto next month

Get ready, Toronto! The ultimate celebration of Korean culture is back and bigger than ever. The Toronto Korean Festival (TKF) is returning to Mel Lastman Square from Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24, 2025, and this year marks its 25th anniversary.With over 100,000 visitors expected to pack the square throughout the weekend, TKF is set to deliver an unforgettable fusion of K-pop, culture, cuisine, and community.If you're a fan of K-pop, this is your moment. On Saturday and Sunday nights, the main stage will be headlined by ONE PACT, a rising five-member boy group that's been topping charts and stealing hearts all year.Friday's kickoff features a performance by Funkyverse, the Korean-Canadian street dance crew that blew away judges on Canada's Got Talent.And if you're still standing after all that, the K-pop DJ stage will keep the party going late into the night on Friday and Saturday, with sets by MOOBEK and Toronto's very own, Shyykimm.Beyond the beats, TKF is serving up some...

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9 h. ago The complete history of the famous fake mountain at Canada's Wonderland

The hulking artificial mountain at the heart of Canada's Wonderland hasn't always been bristling with coasters, growing from humble origins as a park centrepiece on opening day in 1981 into the ride-laden massif that exists today. Standing over 45 metres above Wonderland's International Street (but looking considerably taller thanks to the magic of forced perspective), Wonder Mountain has always served as the park's visual icon, and various attempts have been made over the decades to incorporate coasters into Wonderland's central magnet — for better or worse.Here's the complete history of the famous fake mountain that serves as a backdrop for countless Ontario childhood memories.Ontario could have had its own Eiffel TowerCanada's Wonderland was built to similar specifications as sister parks Kings Island and Kings Dominion. However, the park's original owner, Taft Broadcasting Company, wanted to give the new attraction a uniquely Canadian theme. Instead of ...

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9 h. ago That time Toronto's popular wetland park was just a giant hole in the ground

Nothing beats a day spent at Toronto's Evergreen Brick Works, complete with hiking trails, beautiful ravines, a boardwalk around wetlands, and even a Saturday farmers' market. With over half a million visitors per year, the site blends a historic relic of Toronto's industrial heritage with a green, urban landscape beloved by anyone who sets foot in it. But before this old brick factory was turned evergreen, the site was just a massive hole in the ground. Evergreen Brick Works is the site of extensive geological history. Photo: Canoo On the surface, the former site looked like a whole lot of nothing: but looking closer, it proved to be important to understanding geological eras. According to the Canadian Encyclopedia, the quarry that was eventually dug out on the site contains mud and stone that point to millions of years of its history. There are layers upon layers of rock that showcase how Toronto has undergone significant geological changes....

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10 h. ago Redblacks let victory slip through their fingers to suffer third setback in a row

The Ottawa Redblacks survived three second-half turnovers but couldn’t shake a bad habit Saturday night in Hamilton. A late roughing the passer call on defensive lineman Michael Wakefield set the stage for Bo Levi Mitchell to connect with Kenny Lawler on his second touchdown of the game with 1:54 to give the Tiger-Cats their first […]

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12 h. ago Day 9 at the Calgary Stampede rodeo: No more crying, with Showdown Sunday set

The three fewer slots to fill makes it tougher on the cowboys and cowgirls competing at the Calgary Stampede this year.

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15 h. ago One person dead in Ajax fire after cops called for armed man threatening family

One person was found dead following a fire that was sparked at an Ajax home Friday night as cops responded to a call for an armed man. Durham Regional Police say officers responded at approximately 11:10 p.m. to an armed person call at a residence in the area of Taunton Rd. E. and Salem Rd. […]

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15 h. ago WARMINGTON: Cherry sets record straight on MacLean’s claim ‘Poppygate’ was TV exit strategy

Canadian legend pushes back on claims he orchestrated his Hockey Night in Canada firing or that he was ever in a Boston hospital

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16 h. ago REVIEW: Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Queensrÿche a killer kickoff to Rockin' Thunder

The monumental Rock of Ages is easily one of Def Leppard’s defining heights of song — but it’s also a nice way to describe the inaugural Rockin’ Thunder music fest, which kicked off with eight hours of straight, plugged-in, eternal AM radio rock Friday to an enormous party crowd. Up top, headlining as night crept […]

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19 h. ago ‘A LEGEND’: Bad Bunny brings Puerto Rican pride to epic show

San Juan (AFP) — Bad Bunny’s sweeping first concert of his three-month Puerto Rico residency was a night of palpable emotion for the megastar whose latest smash artistic endeavour brings his global stardom back to his roots. The marathon show in San Juan late Friday was flush with styles — from club beats and high-octane […]

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21 h. ago Huge lines and tech issues plague debut of new coaster at Canada's Wonderland

Thrillseekers flocked to Canada's Wonderland on Saturday for the debut of the park's new record-breaking launch coaster, AlpenFury — but the first day for the hotly anticipated ride didn't come without a little bit of chaos.Wonderland's new flagship attraction is proving a massive draw for park attendance on its first day, debuting to overwhelming demand on Saturday, July 12.But, in a familiar turn of events for a hot ticket event in the Greater Toronto Area, the hyped-up attraction has already devolved into a day-one crowd scene.@canadaswonderland 🎥 It’s here. The AlpenFury POV you’ve been waiting for. 🤯 And today, it’s not just a video...AlpenFury officially open! Experience the rush as you launch straight through Wonder Mountain, hit 115 km/h, and tear through nine mind-bending inversions. Are you brave enough to face nature’s wrath? *Filmed with park-approved mounted devices. #AlpenFury #CanadasWonderland #RollerCoaster #LaunchCoaster #Toronto #Th...

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22 h. ago This Day in History, 1937: The Vancouver Sun charts Hollywood's screen queens

Loretta Young was said to have the "ideal build" for Hollywood in the 1930s

Culture

22 h. ago Anthony Gismondi: Heading to B.C.'s wine country? Here are my restaurant recommendations

My trip to the 2025 WineAlign National Wine Awards allowed me to check out a small part of the dining scene at night

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25 h. ago Blue Jays return to their winning ways by holding off the A’s in Sacramento

One streak having ended, perhaps another about to erupt, the Blue Jays put aside their loss in the Windy City by taking care of business in Sacramento on Friday night against an Athletics team that put a late-game scare into the visitors. With two games remaining before the all-star break kicks in, a fresh streak […]

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25 h. ago How much does it take to win Bluesfest's 'best seats in the house' auction?

The current record was set as last year when a fan paid $5,500 for the best seats for Maroon 5. But what about Hozier on Friday night?

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25 h. ago How much does it cost to win Bluesfest's 'best seats in the house' auction?

The current record was set as last year when a fan paid $5,500 for the best seats for Maroon 5. But what about Hozier on Friday night?

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31 h. ago Australian Rock Art Site Near LNG Hub Gets World Heritage Status

The United Nations has granted World Heritage status to an ancient Aboriginal rock art site in Australia that’s close to an industrial gas hub, a development that will require the government to protect the cultural area.

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33 h. ago Bluesfest Day 2: Hozier demonstrates his musicianship and calls for peace

The Irish superstar called for a ceasefire in the Middle East

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