6 h. ago Dodgers star gets booed out of Toronto kids hospital in hilarious new commercial

Toronto Blue Jays fans don't appear to have forgiven the Los Angeles Dodgers just yet – even if it's for a good cause.The Dodgers, as you surely know by now, broke just about all of Canada's collective hearts last month when they topped the Blue Jays in an epic seven-game World Series.And one of the heroes for the Dodgers in that series was Freddie Freeman, hitting a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 18th inning of a long Game 3.Given that Freeman represents Canada internationally in baseball due to his Canadian parents' roots, he'd usually be a natural pick for many Canadian commercials.But in a recent holiday spot for SickKids hospital (alongside none other than Ryan Reynolds), Freeman didn't exactly get the warmest of receptions.Rub some dirt on it @FreddieFreeman5! And thank you for being such a good sport supporting @sickkids. Everyone who can, please donate before December 24th and all donations will be matched up to $1,000,000. pic.twitter.c...

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30 h. ago Children’s hospitals seeing more flu cases as earlier season takes a toll

Hospitals are seeing more children sick with flu after the virus began circulating earlier than usual this year. The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario said it saw eight times more kids testing positive for influenza last month than it did in November last year. A spokesperson for CHEO said the difference is stark — 17 […]

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7 d. ago London, Montreal hospitals launch $400K research into kids' bone diseases

The Shriners organization is providing $400,000 to support the Skeletal Tracking to Accelerate Research program.

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7 d. ago Create cozy cabin memories with free photos at this Toronto pop

Ready to make winter memories? Maybe you're looking for the picture-perfect gift this Toronto holiday season? From Dec. 4 to Dec. 7, the camera experts at Nikon will be hosting the exclusive Nikon Lodge Pop-Up Experience at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre — and you don’t want to miss out.Free cozy cabin snapshotsVisitors looking to commemorate this year's festivities can do so with printed photos in a cozy winter lodge background, provided free by Nikon. It's pure winter wonderland magic, setting the vibe for the upcoming season.And since you're striking a pose anyway, make sure you don't miss out on the self-service photo booth (an instant and timeless classic), right next to the CF Toronto Eaton Centre Tree.Get the Nikon experienceBut that's not all. There will also be a Touch & Try table set up with the latest Nikon devices and accessories for anyone who's looking to bring some joy to their tech-savvy loved ones thi...

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3 w. ago First Canadian location of popular New York bar concept opens in Toronto next year

A bar concept that's been making a splash in major cities like London and New York is finally landing in Toronto. The in-progress Mirvish Village development at the southwest corner of Bloor and Bathurst may have only come at the expense of the iconic Honest Ed's discount store, but, on the bright side, it's already shaping up to be a pretty sweet place to be.Word on the street is that the development, which will add a swath of mixed-use retail and residential units to the block of Bloor West between Bathurst and Markham Streets, will be home to Pizzeria Badiali's second location, which is exciting enough on its own, but there's even more good news about the development to deliver.Taking over one of the development's restored heritage homes on Markham Street, at the western edge of the complex, a brand-new concept called Book Bar will soon be joining the community.Book lovers across the city have been mourning the loss of a go-to social space ever s...

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3 w. ago Kamala Harris will be in Toronto in a few days. Resale tickets to see her as high as over $4,000

A hardcover copy of the book sells for $42.00 but if you want a ticket to her appearance at Toronto’s Meridian Hall, you’ll pay significantly more

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3 w. ago Magical Blue Jays season will boost Canadian baseball interest again

It happened in early 1990s and again in 2015 and 2016 when Jays were also good.

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4 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays broadcasting legend Buck Martinez could return to booth in 2026

For several generations of Toronto Blue Jays fans, the distinctive voice of Buck Martinez has been a defining part of their game-watching experience.A former player and manager for the Blue Jays, Martinez's legacy has been defined by his time in the broadcast booth as the voice behind many of the team's most legendary moments.And at age 75, he's looking to keep his career going forward.Sportsnet confirmed to Offside that discussions are ongoing to bring back Martinez for another season, following a report from Toronto Star contributor Jonah Sigel.Martinez was sidelined from May until August while undergoing cancer treatments after originally receiving a diagnosis in 2022, which kept him off the mic for nearly a year.Questions of Martinez's future have been ongoing for several years now, given his age and cancer diagnosis.And while the health scares could be enough to keep most people away from their jobs, it seems to have had the opposite effect for Martinez.&qu...

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