21 h. ago 2 men charged in fatal shooting at repeatedly targeted Markham, Ont. home

Police say they have charged two men with murder after a double shooting at a Markham, Ont., home earlier this month. 

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42 h. ago Hooters files for bankruptcy and here's what that means for Toronto location

U.S.-based restaurant chain Hooters, which is known for its chicken wings and all-female serving staff wearing revealing outfits, has officially filed for bankruptcy protection, and here's what that means for the chain's only Toronto location. On Monday, Hooters of America (HOA) Restaurant Group filed the motion for Chapter 11 protection in the North Texas Bankruptcy Court in Dallas.The company has been facing mounting financial challenges, and as a result, announced that it has entered into a restructuring support agreement to effectuate a sale transaction that will allow for the continued operation of the business under new ownership. The company has reached an agreement with a group of current franchisees, called the Buyer Group, to acquire and operate certain company-owned Hooters locations. The group is comprised of two existing Hooters franchisees, who collectively currently own and operate over 30 per cent of the domestic franchised Hooters locations, including...

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47 h. ago Hooters, known for chicken wings and skimpy uniforms, files for bankruptcy

The latest iconic restaurant brand to falter in the face of stubborn inflation and Americans’ fading interest in eating out

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48 h. ago Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Now Open in Markham, ON with Chaudry Chicken Inc.

Texas-Style Barbecue Heats Up in Canada with New Restaurant at 9570 McCowan Rd Markham, ON, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The wait is over, Markham! Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is now open at 9570 McCowan Rd, Unit 003, Markham, ON L3P 8M1, serving up authentic, slow-smoked Texas barbecue. This marks the sixth Dickey’s location for […]

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49 h. ago BREAKING: Contentious Liberal MP Paul Chiang drops out of race

OTTAWA — Despite his party leader standing by his continued candidacy, a contentious Liberal MP has dropped out of the race. Markham-Unionville Liberal candidate Paul Chiang, who served as a Liberal MP since 2021, announced he’s stepping aside as the party’s candidate after comments to Chinese-language media earlier this year suggesting somebody turn over Conservative […]

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53 h. ago Le controversé député libéral Paul Chiang se désiste malgré le soutien de Carney

Le candidat libéral Paul Chiang se retire de la course électorale dans la circonscription de Markham–Unionville qu’il représentait depuis 2021.

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3 d. ago ChickQueen Launches the “Chicken Latte” — Yes, it’s Real (Kind of)

Crispy Fried Chicken Meets Creamy Latte in the Most Unexpected Culinary Drop of the Year TORONTO, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ChickQueen, the brand known for redefining what fried chicken can be, has just announced its boldest and most caffeinated creation yet: the Chicken Latte. That’s right — your morning coffee and your favorite […]

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3 d. ago Hum: 12 affordable Ottawa restaurant meals that deliver on portion and price

A hefty porchetta sandwich with pistachio cream, rare beef pho with real broth, and a quarter chicken lunch with sides. Diining out on a budget is still possible at these spots.

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5 d. ago Fare With A Flair: Simple ingredients yield delicious results

Creamy chicken ingredients adapted to pasta

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8 d. ago Carney recruits Hydro One chair Timothy Hodgson to run for Liberals

Hodgson has taken an unpaid leave of absence to run in Markham-Thornhill

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9 d. ago Sangoma Exceeds FY25 Debt Reduction Targets Ahead of Plan and Launches Normal Course Issuer Bid

Sangoma Achieves Key Financial Milestone as part of its Capital Allocation Strategy and Initiates Normal Course Issuer Bid to Enhance Shareholder Value MARKHAM, Ontario — Sangoma Technologies Corporation (TSX: STC; Nasdaq: SANG) (“Sangoma” or the “Company”), a trusted industry leader uniquely offering businesses a choice of on-premises, cloud-based, or hybrid Communications as a Service solutions, […]

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1 week ago Honda Civic identified as suspected getaway vehicle in Markham shooting

Investigators are appealing for help locating the gunman, the stolen car and its driver

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1 week ago Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Opens New Franchise Location in Calgary

New location offers bold Texas-style barbecue for the local community. Calgary, Alberta, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, the world’s largest barbecue franchise, is thrilled to announce the opening of its new location in Calgary, Alberta. This exciting venture is led by Mahbuba Safi, the latest franchisee to join the Dickey’s family. […]

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2 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays fans can get right next to the action in new Rogers Centre club

Fans who plan on attending any Toronto Blue Jays games at Rogers Centre this season will notice some changes to the stadium.There have been plenty of changes to the Rogers Centre since renovations began in 2022, including the addition of comfy chairs, new clubs and several other features to make the viewing experience memorable for anybody living in or travelling to Toronto to watch a game.The Blue Jays announced their newest renovation to season ticket holders in August, which is a new club in right field. Today, they've confirmed that it will be called Club 328.The new area will be available for season-ticketed guests seated in sections 110 to 113. Part of the club will be located under the visitor's bullpen and is expected to have a private bar and several viewing areas.Club 328 is field-level and just steps away from game action. It will include a member-exclusive BBQ-inspired menu, featuring items such as smoked brisket, smoked Ontario chicken, and...

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2 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays reveal new food lineup with wild items like cotton candy fries

The Toronto Blue Jays are just a little over a week out from their home opener, and they've got no shortage of food options in the stands.When Toronto returns to Rogers Centre on March 27 against the Baltimore Orioles, they'll be trotting out all sorts of new offerings available to fans.One of the most unique choices comes via the Cotton Candy Fries which are, well, exactly what they sound like: cotton candy on top of fries.Another fun feature item is the Plakata skewer, featuring chicken covered in sazon and ancho chipotle aioli and pico de gallo. Named after Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s signature home run cry, it's available in the Corona Rooftop Patio on the upper deck in right field, where fans can also find a classic jerk chicken skewer.On the other side of the 500 level in TD Park Social, located in left field, fans can try out mini blueberry or Oreo pancakes.In centre field of the 100 level at The Stop, fans can find new options for a bao or rice bowl in flavours li...

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2 w. ago Blue Jays bring heat and sweets with new Rogers Centre food menus for 2025

New menu highlights include Korean fried chicken wings, crunchy pickle hot dogs and Plakata skewers.

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2 w. ago One man arrested, at least 3 more sought after daytime Markham robbery

York Regional Police have charged a 26-year-old man and are seeking up to three additional suspects following a daytime robbery in Markham. Police said that last Nov. 20 at 11 a.m., three suspects wearing medical masks entered a business in the area of Woodbine Ave.-Denison St. area and threatened all store employees. They entered a […]

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2 w. ago Luigi Mangione’s lawyer insists suspect’s DNA was illegally collected

Lawyer Thomas Dickey alleges that police gave Luigi Mangione a snack so they could get his DNA.

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2 w. ago CRIME SCENE: Vaughan trio charged in violent Markham robbery

Three Vaughan men have been charged following a violent robbery in a Markham parking lot last week. York Regional Police said officers responded on March at 5 p.m. to a parking lot in the Woodbine Ave.-Yorktech Dr. area for a report of a robbery. Officers arrived at the scene and learned that the victim had […]

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2 w. ago Ontario woman claims she found cockroach in Tim Hortons coffee

An Ontario woman who claims she found a cockroach in her Tim Hortons coffee says she is speaking out in hopes of warning the public about the "serious food safety violation."Markham resident Subhana Pira told blogTO that she found a cockroach in her iced coffee that she ordered at a Tim Hortons located at 4 Lebovic Ave. in Scarborough on March 10. According to Pira, she had already consumed part of the drink before discovering the insect inside.Pira claims that after drinking the contaminated coffee, she and others in her group who also drank iced coffee began experiencing severe symptoms, including vomiting and diarrhea. She later captured a recording of a Tim Hortons employee who claimed that cockroaches are sometimes found in pre-packaged items."Sometimes it comes in the iced coffee packet, it happens," the employee states in the video. He also mentioned that the store has pest control in place, but said, "We don't have any control on the pests [for pre-packaged items]."Pira...

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