2 h. ago New York Yankees manager claps back at Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez

It's been nearly a month since Buck Martinez criticized the New York Yankees.However, his comments haven't been forgotten.When the Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros on Sept. 9, the story wasn't about the final result (a 4-3 Toronto win). What most remember from that game were Martinez's comments in the seventh inning when he found out that the Detroit Tigers were pounding the Yankees."You know, the Yankees, they're not a good team. I don't care what their record is. They have a lot of wild pitches, they make a lot of mistakes in the field, they don't run the bases very well. If they don't hit home runs, they don't have a chance to win."Well, turns out that neither the fans nor Yankees manager Aaron Boone have forgotten his comments.“Contrary to some thoughts up here, we’re a really good team," Boone told reporters on Friday.Just in case it wasn't clear who Boone was talking about, he later clarified."I know...

Culture

2 h. ago Two Canadians detained in Israel over flotilla to Gaza: Global Affairs Canada

Global Affairs Canada says it is aware that two Canadian citizens have been detained in Israel following their involvement in a flotilla to Gaza. The Global Sumud Flotilla is a pro-Palestinian fleet of boats aiming to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. Global Affairs Canada did not identify the detained Canadians or disclose if there are […]

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8 h. ago Jamie Sarkonak: The criminals who get past Canadian visa screening with ease

A registered sex offender who impregnated his niece got a visitor's visa by not disclosing his criminal record. There are many such cases

Events

13 h. ago Why different may be more important than better in the Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup search: 9 Things

The beginning of the new season is almost upon us. It is a tall order in front of the Edmonton Oilers. Since 1994, not one Western Conference team has ever three-peated in consecutive years. But here is why the Oilers have a chance to make history. That and more in this edition of 9 Things […]

Economics

14 h. ago You can get discounts to 82 different places in Ontario with your Presto card

If you already have a Presto card, you might not know that, besides getting you across the city, it can actually unlock some pretty impressive perks and discounts on attractions, restaurants, and events happening all across Ontario. While some Presto discounts are available year-round, others are available for a limited time only. To get your discount, all you have to do is use a special discount code at checkout for online purchases or show your physical Presto card or digital version in person. Here are just a few examples out of the 82 places you get a discount in Ontario just by flashing your Presto card this fall. Attractions Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) If you're looking for indoor attractions to visit as the weather cools up, you can visit the AGO and use the promo code AGOPRESTO online to get 15 per cent off an AGO Annual Pass. This offer is only valid until Oct. 31.Canadian Automotive Museum Located in Oshawa, this museum is ...

Transport

18 h. ago Calgary Wild FC play with purpose, fall to AFC Toronto as breast cancer awareness takes centre stage

Northern Super League squads suit up at McMahon Stadium in support of the Canadian Cancer Society to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Science

20 h. ago Canada Post's latest offer 'major step backwards,' union says

The Crown Corporation's proposals Friday included compounded wage increases of 13.59 per cent over four years.

Politics

23 h. ago Slow start, strong finish seems likely for new look Edmonton Oilers

'We have the belief in our group that we can contend again for a Stanley Cup, I don’t know why we would have any reason to think otherwise'

Culture

24 h. ago Canada Post union says latest contract offer is a ‘major step backwards’

The union representing Canada Post workers says the Crown corporation is “making a mockery of the collective bargaining process” with its latest contract offers. In a statement released Friday, the union said it is disappointed with the latest offer, which it calls a “major step backwards.” “We waited 45 days for offers that are worse […]

Politics

26 h. ago Sean ’Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers plan to appeal criminal conviction

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ life of luxury atop the hip-hop world vanished with his criminal conviction. He now faces the grim prospect of more years behind bars as his attorneys make plans to appeal. Combs’ carefully cultivated reputation as an affable celebrity entrepreneur, A-list party host and reality TV star came crashing down Friday. The Grammy-winning […]

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26 h. ago Canada Post union says latest contract offer is step backwards

The union representing Canada Post workers says the Crown corporation is taking a major step backwards with its latest contract offers. In a statement released Friday, the union says it is disappointed with an offer that includes less than one it rejected in August. Canada Post tabled an offer Friday that included many terms from […]

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28 h. ago Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills. But the Canadian tech sector typically sees a lot of migration to the U.S. among high-skill employees — and […]

Society

29 h. ago Man sought for allegedly sexually assaulting boy, 15, on TTC subway

Investigators have released images of a suspect hoping members of the public recognize him and come forward

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31 h. ago Two arrested after Friday weapons complaint at Gateway Boulevard hotel

For safety reasons, police contained the area and shutdown Gateway Boulevard for several hours before both males inside the suite were arrested without incident

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32 h. ago ‘Massive lift’: Toronto businesses, industry groups welcome Blue Jays playoff boost

TORONTO — As the Toronto Blue Jays prepare to host the New York Yankees in the first game of the American League Division Series on Saturday, local businesses and industry groups say they welcome the expected boost in tourism and consumer spending amid a tough year for the Canadian economy. The first-ever playoff meeting between […]

Economics

40 h. ago Redblacks' playoff hopes officially squashed in loss to Saskatchewan Roughriders

With three games left on their schedule, the Ottawa Redblacks have officially been eliminated from the CFL playoffs. Any hope of a mad dash to the regular season finish line was dashed Friday in a 20-13 loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders at TD Place. It was Ottawa’s fourth straight defeat and left the cellar-dwelling team […]

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43 h. ago Ottawa Senators add muscle by acquiring Kurtis MacDermid from Devils

The Ottawa Senators have served notice to the Atlantic Division that they won’t be pushed around. After taking it on the chin from the Montreal Canadiens in a 5-0 loss on Tuesday in Quebec City, the Senators served notice on Friday night that they won’t stand still by acquiring Kurtis MacDermid from the New Jersey […]

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44 h. ago Calgary students stage walkouts, protests over impact of looming teachers’ strike

Dozens of high school students staged a walkout at several Calgary high schools on Friday to show their concerns about the impact a teachers strike could have on their education.

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44 h. ago How RBC is levelling up your All Things Go Music Festival experience in Toronto

An exclusive experience with a general admission ticket? You deserve this!      The All Things Go Music Festival is hitting the Budweiser Stage in Toronto on Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5, and RBC debit cardholders are going to have the ultimate fan experience.A weekend to rememberThis is the first-ever Canadian iteration of the beloved music festival, and with 16 era-defining musicians taking the stage, you don’t want to miss what could very well be one of the best weekends of the year!Headlining acts include Reneé Rapp, Remi Wolf, and Kacey Musgraves. Best of all, everything takes place on one stage so you don’t have to miss a minute of the action or choose between acts. Just sit back, relax, and soak up every moment.In honour of this Canadian debut, RBC is collaborating with Live Nation Canada to help kick your experience up a notch. RBC debit cardholders can access exclusive perks to take the weekend from great to ...

Culture

45 h. ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs gets 4 years in prison for case involving sex workers, violence and ‘freak

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced Friday to four years and two months in prison for transporting people across state lines for sexual encounters, capping a sordid federal case that featured harrowing testimony and ended in a forceful reckoning for one of the most popular figures in hip-hop. Combs, 55, was also […]

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