2 h. ago International food festival for sipping and snacking coming to Toronto this month

There's a food festival coming to Toronto this month featuring some of the city's hottest food and beverage vendors.Back for its second year, which is expected to be even bigger and better than the first, Toronto's premier "sip and snack" festival, Feastie, returns on July 19 for a full day featuring some of the hottest food and drinks the city has to offer.Founded on the goal of highlighting businesses owned by members of marginalized and underrepresented communities, this year's festival is set to feature over 40 different food and drink vendors spanning a swath of international cuisines.From Jamaican Patties to French Toast to locally-crafted wines to homemade Thai iced tea, there's only one thing guaranteed at Feastie: you won't go hungry. To make extra sure of that, there's a variety of food and beverage options on the docket priced at $10 or less, so there’s a feast in store regardless of your budget.Although anything is possible when you believe in y...

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2 h. ago There are even more places to watch outdoor movies in Toronto this summer

Summer 2025 is shaping up to be ideal for a movie under the stars in Toronto, with various outdoor movie nights on tap all around the city!Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and The Well have joined the list of businesses offering outdoor screenings this season.Starting July 9, Downtown Movies in the Park takes over David Pecaut Square every Wednesday night until August 13, screening iconic films in partnership with TIFF, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.The Well is also joining in the fun, bringing summer night vibes to the masses with their own rendition of movie nights — we're not complaining! The first screening happens on July 16 with a showing of Ratatouille.So, now's your chance to grab your blankets — and besties — and get in on all the movie fun this summer! Here's a roundup of all the outdoor movies playing in Toronto this summer:Christie Pits ParkJuly 13 - The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)July 20 - ...

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8 h. ago Shorthanded city council decides more work is needed before deciding on an infill cap for Edmonton

Mayor Amarjeet Sohi pitches his plan to not reduce the cap on infill projects, then revisit the issue after public consultation

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10 h. ago City of Cranbrook fined for using contaminated dirt at monster truck event

The city said it will appeal the fine that claims the dirt used at the event came from a wastewater treatment plant

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10 h. ago ‘Tiger King’ star Doc Antle sentenced for animal trafficking

The 'Tiger King' star is also set to pay a $55,000 fine and serve three years of supervised release after serving his federal prison sentence.

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11 h. ago Why this Toronto dining cruise is a unique way to spend a summer evening

Patio season? Never heard of her! This summer in Toronto, it’s all about sipping drinks and eating delicious food right on the deck of a gorgeous cruise ship.I have to admit, I never really considered myself to be a cruise person. But after being invited to join City Cruises’ Summer Kick Off Cruise — which celebrated their first dinner cruise of the season — I’m getting myself a pair of boat shoes and will be setting sail more frequently!A sailor's welcomeI started the night by boarding the ship and being greeted by the entire crew. Arriving a bit early for boarding, I waited for the rest of my group by sipping a cocktail on the boat's open-air deck on the top floor — one of three levels on my vessel, the Toronto Odyssey.A Blue Hawaiian is as crisp and refreshing as the waters.The furniture was comfy and offered some cute photo ops with a large decorative lifebuoy. I was also serenaded by the live DJ and saxophonist com...

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11 h. ago Three Toronto hotels were just named among the best in Canada

If you've dabbled in staycations before, you know there are some incredible destinations right here in the city — and Toronto's hotels are receiving the recognition they deserve in a new list of the best accommodations around the world. Travel + Leisure has just released its "World's Best Awards" for 2025, and some luxurious places to stay in Toronto have made the list. Each year, Travel and Leisure asks readers to voice their opinions on experiences around the world, where they share opinions on the top hotels, cities, cruises and more. The list includes specific rankings by country, with a roundup dedicated to hotels and resorts around Canada. Three Toronto hotels were bestowed top spots in this year's ranking, earning them national and international recognition. Two hotels in Toronto that made it to the top 5 for Canadian hotels were The St. Regis and Four Seasons Hotel, ranking in fourth and fifth spots, respectively....

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11 h. ago Jesse Eisenberg leaves staff at a Toronto restaurant totally starstruck

The staff at one Toronto restaurant were shocked this week when they got a surprise visit from Oscar-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg.Though the actor is well-known for his Oscar-nominated performance in 2010's The Social Network, as well as more recent successes like A Real Pain (2024), for which he received an Oscar nomination for best screenplay, it appears as though Eisenberg isn't afraid to hit the streets of whatever city he's in and explore the local food scene.At least, that appears to be the case for him when he's in Toronto, as the actor recently made a surprise visit to West Queen West's Curryish Tavern, leaving the restaurant's owner and staff starstruck.Widely recognized as being among the best Indian restaurants in the city, it might come as no surprise that the stars would opt to spend their hard-earned days off there — but for owner Miheer Shete, it most certainly did.Miheer tells us that, prior to Eisenberg's appearance at the restau...

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11 h. ago City of Calgary warns against excessive outdoor water use amid climbing temperatures

Calgarians asked to limit outdoor water use by shortening watering times or skipping a watering day, watering during late evening or early morning

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12 h. ago Trash and tension mount in Philadelphia on Day 8 of workers strike, while some seek pop

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — As trash and tempers heat up across Philadelphia on Day 8 of a strike by blue-collar city workers Tuesday, some residents and small business owners are hiring pop-up hauling services to clear their blocks of garbage, even as they broadly support the union’s quest for higher pay. Mayor Cherelle Parker, a Democrat, […]

Society

13 h. ago CBC host says he was essentially forced out of job in 'involuntary resignation'

CBC News host Travis Dhanraj has resigned, stating that he had "no real choice" after being allegedly sidelined by his employer, a claim that the public broadcaster has denied.We obtained a copy of the resignation letter from Dhanraj's lawyer, in which the former host of Canada Tonight: With Travis Dhanraj details the reasons for his departure, saying that CBC has made it impossible for him to "work with integrity.""I have been systematically sidelined, retaliated against, and denied the editorial access and institutional support necessary to fulfill my public service role," he wrote. "When I joined CBC, I did so with a clear understanding of its mandate and a belief in its importance to Canadian democracy."However, behind the scenes, he said a different story unfolded.Dhanraj accused CBC of "performative diversity and tokenism" and having "a system designed to elevate certain voices and diminish others.&...

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14 h. ago New Edmonton hot spot Bar Trove provided chef too good an opportunity to pass up

"It’s really nice to have a reason to dress up and go out. It's nice to see that again, especially because pre-pandemic, every food report said fine dining was dead"

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16 h. ago Controversial Ontario Place spa cut down to half its size in new design

With Ontario Place bulldozed to the point of being completely unrecognizable and Therme Group in the midst of finalizing designs for the megaspa coming to the property, it seems that we're all going to have to accept that the redevelopment of the park as planned is inevitable at this point, whether we like it or not.Therme has had to make multiple substantial revisions to its proposal in the last few years in response to public backlash, attempting to sway locals' negative feelings about the sprawling private campus that will take over much of the disused waterfront theme park-turned-green space.In the most recent blueprints, which were released on Tuesday and appear to be AI-generated, the facility's still-extremely imposing footprint has been shrunk down, sitting at 33,000 metres (from 65,000 in earlier iterations).A total of ten pools with 20 water slides, nine steam rooms, 14 saunas, and other...

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17 h. ago Four charged in alleged violent extremist plot to take over Quebec City: RCMP

The RCMP says four people, including active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, are facing charges after allegedly plotting to “forcibly take possession” of land in the Quebec City area.  Mounties allege three male suspects were planning to create an anti-government militia and “took concrete actions” to facilitate terrorist activity.  They allege the suspects, including […]

Events

17 h. ago Guelph Storm look to put in bid to host the 2027 Memorial Cup

The Guelph Storm are competing with other hockey markets as they attempt to host the 2027 Memorial Cup. The organization will submit a bid to Guelph city council on Tuesday.

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17 h. ago Ward 3 Coun. Peter Cuddy will ask city planning staff and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority for reports on the three, 14

A three tower, 402-unit residential development pitched for Highbury Avenue north will face stiff opposition from the city politician representing the area.

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18 h. ago Kobo Resources Launches Limited Edition Jersey to Support Village Communities Through Kobo Cup CSR Initiative

QUEBEC CITY — Kobo Resources Inc. (TSX.V: KRI): KOBO CUP SUPPORTER JERSEY Building on the success of the inaugural Kobo Cup in 2024, Kobo Resources has proudly expanded this initiative in 2025 into a full multi-village tournament. This year also featured a dynamic art workshop where young artists from Kossou, Bocabo, and Angossé designed the […]

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18 h. ago Italy’s Bergamo airport suspends flights after a person reportedly got sucked into engine

ROME — The airport in the northern Italian city of Bergamo suspended flights Tuesday due to a runway incident that local media said was apparently caused by someone running onto the tarmac and getting sucked into an airport engine. The Bergamo Milan airport authority, known as SACBO, said all flights were suspended at the Bergamo-Orio […]

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19 h. ago As Texas flooding death toll hits 100, volunteers surge in to search

The flooding decimated shorelines, ripped trees from the ground, tossed and crushed a Ram truck, disappeared buildings and swept through a century-old summer camp packed with kids.

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19 h. ago Ontario residents are about to get payouts from the government

Ontario residents may want to check their bank accounts this week, as the monthly Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payments are scheduled to be distributed.Eligible Ontario residents who are registered to receive the payment can expect to see the deposit in their bank account on Thursday, July 10.Payments are usually issued on the 10th of the month; however, if payment dates fall on a weekend or bank holiday, payments are deposited on the last working day before the 10th.Are you eligible for the Ontario Trillium Benefit?The OTB is a tax-free combination of three payments: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.You must be eligible for at least one of the payments to receive monthly payments.You could get a maximum of $1,283 for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit if you're between 18 and 64 years old, $1,461 if you are 65 or older, $285 if you live on a reserve or in a public long-term care home, and ...

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