8 h. ago Whitecaps 1, San Diego 1: Ian Pilcher’s late goal helps San Diego remain atop Western Conference

The Whitecaps took a 1-0 lead on a own goal in the 40th minute.

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9 h. ago That time a ghostly Toronto apartment building sat abandoned for decades

An abandoned building known as the Bayview Ghost once haunted the Toronto skyline for more than twenty years. It sat unfinished and unlived in — a stark reminder of what could've been. Standing atop a hill overlooking the Don Valley, just above the north end of the Bayview Extension, the ghostly structure's stalled construction and eventual demise were delayed for decades due to drawn-out political battles and behind-the-scenes redevelopment drama. The Bayview Ghost's story began in 1953 when doctors Morris Freedman and Harry Frimerman purchased the 27.9-acre plot of land.Their plan? To build a structure called the Hampton Park apartments, a 12-storey, two-tower solution to the city's then-emerging housing dilemma. It would have 880 units and overlook the lush greenery of the Don Valley. However, things didn't exactly pan out as planned.After blueprints for the enormous building were drawn up, developers applied ...

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9 h. ago Foi d’une des meilleures au monde, l’arrivée d’Eugenie Bouchard au pickleball est une bonne nouvelle

La Québécoise contribue à faire croître la notoriété du sport.

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14 h. ago FBI agent found guilty of raping 3 clients in his secret tattoo parlours

Enticed by the offer of a free tattoo, the 18-year-old arrived at a tiny studio run by “Lalo Brown” hidden inside a strip mall in suburban Maryland. Later, a 20-year-old and a 21-year-old were drawn into Brown’s operation by tattoos and promises of modeling photo shoots. What none of the women knew was that Lalo […]

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17 h. ago Reigning champion Colton Herta takes pole at Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto

Defending champion Colton Herta has earned pole position at the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto. He did the 11-turn, 2.874-kilometre course around Exhibition Place in downtown Toronto in 59.8320 seconds. IndyCar Series points leader Alex Palou was second, 0.2758 seconds behind Herta. Marcus Armstrong and Will Power were third and fourth respectively. Scott Dixon, a […]

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17 h. ago Adultère lors d’un concert de Coldplay: le PDG d’Astronomer démissionne

Le PDG d’Astronomer, Andy Byron, a démissionné de son poste après avoir été filmé en plein adultère lors d’un concert du groupe Coldplay

Society

20 h. ago Environmental lawyers demand action on lead in school drinking water

Three of the school boards overseen by Ontario's Ministry of Education reported the highest number of lead exceedances in 2023-24.

Society

27 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Third party’s arrival leads to friendship’s demise

DEAR ABBY: After moving into a 55-plus community seven years ago, I became close friends with my neighbours, “Iris” and her husband. She was widowed five years ago, and I began a relationship four years ago, but my boyfriend and I always included Iris and my other girlfriends in our activities. Iris became friendly with […]

Culture

33 h. ago Toronto's weed fair is back next month but last year's drama lingers

Toronto's KIND Summer Fair is returning to the city from August 12 to 13, 2025 — but not everyone is lighting up with excitement.While the annual cannabis celebration promises "immersive brand experiences," live music, and networking opportunities, many Toronto weed lovers haven't forgotten how last year's fair left a bad taste in their mouths — and not the kind that edibles are supposed to deliver.For a festival that claims to be Canada's leading cannabis event, 2024's winter edition left many attendees feeling burnt out, ripped off, and ignored. "If I wanted to be in a mosh pit, I would've went to a metal concert like I did earlier in the month, not at a cannabis event," said one frustrated attendee after last year’s fair."They need to issue some sort of statement and, if they don't, it says a LOT." Complaints ranged from overcrowding and poor organization to bad vibes from st...

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33 h. ago This Toronto street is turning into a giant jazz party and it's totally free

Get ready to groove, Toronto — one of the city's most beloved street jazz parties is making its return next week!The Beaches Jazz Street Festival StreetFest is back from July 25–27, 2025, bringing live music, local vendors, and major street closures to Queen Street East.The festival is free to attend and marks the grand finale of the month-long Beaches International Jazz Festival, which has been filling Toronto's streets with soulful sounds all July long.Queen Street East turns into a pedestrian paradiseFrom Woodbine Avenue to Beech Avenue, Queen Street East will be closed to vehicle traffic from Friday, July 25 at 6 p.m. to Sunday, July 27 at midnight, transforming the bustling strip into an open-air stage and pedestrian-only promenade.Over 40 bands and hundreds of musicians will line the sidewalks performing everything from funk, soul, and big band to Afro-Cuban jazz and blues. Expect multiple pop-up stages, roaming brass bands, and plenty of surprise performan...

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33 h. ago People are fighting to stop demolition of Ontario diner around for over 60 years

The Midway Diner in Barrie, Ontario, has been an iconic landmark for generations, but this retro landmark, which has served breakfast staples since the 1960s, is now facing the threat of demolition.A change.org petition posted by local resident Arnie Ivsins is calling for a stop to the impending demolition planned by the City, citing the diner as a vital piece of Barrie's rich history and identity."The Midway not only serves as a reminder of Barrie's early days, but also offers a sense of continuity and belonging in our rapidly changing city," the petition reads. Interior of the Midway Diner. Photo: change.orgThe campaign calls on Barrie's City Council, as well as heritage conservation authorities and community leaders, to take action to stop the demolition.According to the City of Barrie, the site is required for an infrastructure project related to the city's water treatment plant. The diner will have to be dem...

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36 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Cops arrest suspect wanted for attempted murder

A man accused of attempted murder is now in police custody following a downtown stabbing last week. Toronto Police said, on July 11 at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a call for a stabbing in the Yonge St. and Dundas St. E. area near Sankofa Square. According to police, cops arrived at the scene […]

Events

38 h. ago Married tech CEO placed on leave after getting caught on Coldplay kiss cam with HR head

Astronomer announces interim leader as numerous companies decided to poke fun

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38 h. ago West Nile virus to spread to remote areas of Quebec due to climate change, study says

A recent study suggests warmer temperatures could lead to a surge in West Nile virus cases and that it could spread to more remote regions of the province for the first time.

Society

40 h. ago NCC, Ottawa Senators making 'real progress' on LeBreton deal

"Both parties are working hard to reach an agreement and are committed to bringing a major events centre to LeBreton Flats," the NCC said Friday.

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40 h. ago Crews from other provinces, countries arriving in Saskatchewan to fight wildfires

REGINA — Saskatchewan’s government says it’s bringing in crews from other provinces and countries to fight raging wildfires, as more people have been forced to flee their homes. Steve Roberts with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency says firefighters from Australia have arrived to fight a blaze near Beauval, about 400 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon. He […]

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40 h. ago Optiva Inc. enters into Support Agreement with Holders of Approximately 85% of Outstanding Senior Secured Notes to Provide 45

Optiva is in negotiations with its existing noteholders and certain third parties regarding a potential transaction that would result in the exchange of Optiva’s outstanding notes for a combination of shares and new notes of a proforma merged strategic third party (a “Potential Transaction“). Optiva will continue operating its business as usual, fulfilling all ongoing […]

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41 h. ago Matador Technologies Provides Contract Details for CTO Engagement

TORONTO, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Further to its March 31, 2025 announcement welcoming Antoine De Vuyst as Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”) and lead designer of the forthcoming Digital Gold Platform on Bitcoin, Matador Technologies Inc. (TSXV: MATA, OTCQB: MATAF, FSE: IU3) (“Matador” or the “Company”) is providing the following summary of Mr. De […]

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41 h. ago Longshoremen's rec hockey team loses coveted Agrodome ice time to pro women's team

For 60 years, Longshoremen have played hockey at the Agrodome. But the arrival of the new PWHL team means the recreational hockey club will likely be displaced from the rink.

Sport

41 h. ago 43 pays et îles touchés: les Caraïbes menacées par des quantités records de sargasses

Selon une experte, le record pour la masse totale des arrivages de cette algue nauséabonde est en voie d’être pulvérisé en 2025.

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