3 d. ago Here's how cheap Toronto concert ticket prices were back in the 2000s

A Toronto man's Ticketmaster stub collection shows just how good concert-goers in Canada had it in the early 2000s.Yes, back in the good ol' days, we used to get physical concert tickets from Ticketmaster in Canada, and prices didn't require you to take out a loan."I want to show you how much concerts used to cost," @johnfluenzer said in a video posted to TikTok and Instagram earlier this week.He shared a range of artists from big pop stars like Britney Spears to bands like Coldplay, who were on the come-up at the time.First in John's collection is a ticket for Destiny’s Child's 2001 stop in Toronto. He paid $83 for floor seats at Air Canada Centre (now Scotiabank Arena), which he explained at the time was considered expensive.@johnfluenzer/InstagramCalculating based on inflation, that ticket would cost $139.09 in 2025. That's actually quite cheap for floor seats nowadays, considering that similar tickets for Beyonc&ea...

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3 d. ago Saskatchewan hockey community mourns Montreal Canadiens legend Ken Dryden

Groups like the Western Canada Montreal Canadiens Fan Club are remembering the legacy of six-time Stanley Cup champion Ken Dryden, who died at the age of 78.

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3 d. ago MARTEL: Canada needs a defence industrial strategy to secure its future

It’s time for our government to put Canadians to work to secure Canada and its future

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5 d. ago Canada's best premium travel credit cards: Is now a good time to sign up?

Many come with perks and benefits that can enhance travel experiences, but what about fees?

Economics

9 d. ago Cheapest FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets in Toronto are surprisingly affordable

The first draw for 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets is a week away, and we now know the price of the cheapest tickets.Hype is starting to grow for the World Cup, as the North American-hosted tournament will host a total of 13 matches in Canada, split between Vancouver's BC Place and Toronto's BMO Field. It will be the first time that Canada has ever hosted men's World Cup matches, marking a historic moment in the country.Demand for tickets is expected to be sky high, with FIFA selling them via a lottery system. The first lottery will be open to eligible Visa cardholders beginning Wednesday.While a full list of prices has yet to be revealed, FIFA has announced that the cheapest group-stage tickets for World Cup matches will start at US$60 (C$82), a price point they say is an "accessible entry point to the tournament.""With just ten months to go until the FIFA World Cup 26 kicks off, we are excited to launch the first phase of ticket sales for the tournament...

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1 week ago ECONOMY IS TANKING: Time to make Canada an energy superpower

WATCH: Sun columnist Jay Goldberg on how the Liberal government is open to sending natural gas to Europe – but there’s a catch. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca.  Letters must be 250 words or […]

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1 week ago B.C. drug dealer gets prison time in place of ‘demonstrably unfit’ house arrest

‘Two years less one day, even when coupled with lengthy probation, is logically irreconcilable with the judge’s findings of fact,’ the appeal court ruled

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2 w. ago Air Canada has temporarily axed of one of its controversial ticket fees

Canadians planning to book a flight in the next few weeks may want to take advantage of a limited-time offer from Air Canada.The airline announced on Wednesday that it's offering customers seat changes and standard seat selection for free on flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express.But if you want to take advantage of this, you'll need to act fast: The carrier is only waiving these fees for bookings made between Aug. 27 and Sept. 12.According to the company, standard seat selection will be free of charge regardless of the fare type purchased. However, the seat selection must be completed on or before Sept. 12.This seat change fee was implemented by the company in January, despite an onslaught of complaints from Canadians when it was initially scheduled to take effect.When it comes to the pause on change fees, travellers will be able to change their flight free of charge — subject to availability in the cabin ...

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2 w. ago Lorne Gunter: Boosting pipeline capacity looks like low priority for Liberals

If the Carney Liberals were truly serious about turning our country into an energy superpower, they would jump at the chance to “optimize” Trans Mountain’s capacity.

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2 w. ago Poilievre says he will make Canada’s case to American lawmakers ‘at the appropriate time’

Carney's efforts to strike a deal with Trump have dominated his first four months in office

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2 w. ago Letters August 27, 2025: ‘A justice system with no teeth doesn’t help anyone but criminals.’

TIME FOR ACTION  How long will justice be denied in Canada? Continuous shootings and gang activity in some cities. Home invasions on a frequent basis. A frequent revolving door at bail hearings. It is ironic that criminals have no rules when committing crimes but the law-abiding citizen has rules when it comes to defending themselves. […]

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2 w. ago More Canadians commuting as remote work declines, hybrid workers on site more often

The number of Canadians commuting to work rose for the fourth year in a row, a Statistics Canada report said Tuesday, as hybrid workers are increasingly spending more time in the workplace than at home. The agency said those mostly working from home amounted to 17.4 per cent of employed people compared with 18.7 per […]

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2 w. ago Canada needs a budget delivered on time and here’s how to do it

Kim Moody: Would fixed dates eliminate or reduce the recent experiences of not having a budget timely released? It can’t hurt

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3 w. ago Carney Visits Ukraine as Canada Weighs Sending Soldiers to Aid in Peacekeeping

Mark Carney is visiting Ukraine for the first time as Canada’s prime minister, as his government says it may be prepared to join peacekeeping efforts led by European allies.

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3 w. ago Carney says time is up for ‘elbows up’ as Canada drops many retaliatory tariffs on U.S.

The announcement comes the day after Carney spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump by phone

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3 w. ago More Americans visited Canada in June than other way around, data shows

Travel between both nations dropped sharply overall compared to this time last year, but more Americans visited Canada in June than the other way around.

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3 w. ago Canada Post union says negotiation meeting delayed, with talks to continue Monday

Negotiations that had been scheduled for Friday between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have been delayed. A press release from CUPW says it’s been informed by Canada Post that the Crown corporation needs more time to review offers from the union. The postponement comes after the two parties returned to the […]

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3 w. ago 3 facts that are actually true about Nestea's new era in Canada

Back in January, there was a rumour that Nestea was being discontinued in Canada.The keyword here is "rumour," because that little tidbit of information is 100 per cent false. Nestea is not being discontinued, nor is it leaving Canada.It's time to set the record straight. Here are three things you need to know about Nestea's new era in Canada.Over 75 years of historyNestea has been a trusted and popular brand in Canada for decades — introduced in 1948, to be exact.Made with real tea and natural flavours, Nestea has been a go-to thirst-quenching beverage for many Canadians, and will continue to be for years to come.Nestea's in a new eraNestea is entering an exciting new era as part of the Keurig Dr Pepper Canada family. This means that the company has taken on the manufacturing, marketing, sales, distribution, and merchandising of the iconic brand throughout all Canadian provinces.Exciting flavoursWhen thinking of the beloved beverage, the lemon ...

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4 w. ago Jordan Peterson taking time off to fight new health setback, according to his daughter

She says her father, a sometimes columnist for National Post, has been diagnosed with a condition known as chronic inflammatory response syndrome

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4 w. ago GOLDSTEIN: Canada’s targets for cutting greenhouse gases fit the definition of insanity

After almost four decades of Canadian governments setting and failing to hit eight consecutive targets for reducing Canada’s industrial greenhouse gas emissions, surely it’s time to admit the targets are meaningless. Far from being “aspirational” as supporters claim, they in fact deceive Canadians about the effectiveness of federal spending of more than $200 billion of […]

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