21 h. ago Expo for all things tattoos coming to Toronto for the first time this weekend

A tattoo isn't a decision that many (this writer aside) take lightly — between the meaning, the cost and, you know, the permanence of it — but if some new ink is something that's been on your mind for a while, there's no better place to get it this weekend than the first-ever iteration of a new Toronto tattoo show.Ink the 6ix Toronto is the most recent addition to the city's ever-growing body art scene, promising more than 200 artists from around the globe and across the gamut of styles in one place.Founders Luis and Tina Puedmag of Toronto shop Puedmag Inkpire say that they've wanted to start their own expo like this for years, having more than a combined four decades in the industry — including years on the convention circuit — under their belts."When you have been part of the industry so long, it becomes a part of you, and tattoo conventions were always a place you could celebrate that,&...

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44 h. ago ‘I gave everything I had’: Mitch Marner’s time in Toronto comes to an end

Mitch Marner, a now-former member of the Toronto Maple Leafs, says he “gave everything I had” in his quest to bring a Stanley Cup to the city.

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4 d. ago Metro Vancouver weather: Sunshine and warm temperatures ahead for Canada Day

After a gloomy start to summer, temperatures heat up this weekend just in time for Canada Day festivities

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8 d. ago Take a look at these Toronto entrepreneurs making their dreams come true

If the past few months have taught us anything, it’s that local matters. In 2025, it’s not just about what you buy — it’s about who you’re buying from. And guess what? It couldn't be easier! The Futurpreneur Marketplace is a one-stop shop for Canadians looking to consciously support young entrepreneurs and their businesses across the country. Powered by Futurpreneur — the only national non-profit that helps entrepreneurs aged 18-39, offering flexible equity-free loans, mentorship, and the resources they need to start or buy a business. The Futurpreneur Marketplace features over 210 Canadian businesses, each one with a story worth sharing.Side hustle to retailIt helps Canadians shop local from businesses like Vanilla Bite Bakery, a Toronto-based bakery that began as a passion project between Futurpreneurs Dannah Melad and Kevin Allan. The two initially bonded over their ...

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1 week ago New guy Will Robertson comes to Toronto from the land of a Blue Jays legend

Rookie outfielder hails from the same area as former Toronto closer Tom 'The Terminator' Henke.

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2 w. ago Maple Leafs scouting director will work through lack of picks in NHL draft

Toronto's top pick currently is set to come late in the second round of next week's draft.

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2 w. ago Chicken Caesar wraps making major comeback in Toronto and people are obsessed

Chicken Caesar wraps are having a real moment in Toronto right now, and the city's residents could not be more excited about it.I don't mean to toot my own horn, but I do pride myself on having a particularly adventurous palate. Whether it's slimy, briny, earthy, mushy, crunchy or spicy, I'll try it and, more often than not, can get behind it.With that said, there's something undeniably magical about the simple perfection of the almighty Chicken Caesar wrap that's kept it an immovable entry on my death row meal lineup for as long as I can remember.One small problem: for the longest time, the bastardized quasi-Italian delights were nearly impossible to find in the city. You'd think something so widely adored would be a staple on every menu from Scarborough to Etobicoke, but, as I learned while in the depths of some particularly severe cravings, that's just not the case.Maybe it's because they're 'kid food.' I don't care. I want Caes...

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2 w. ago City councillor wants Toronto to follow New York’s lead on transit safety

City Councillor Brad Bradford would like to see Toronto take a cue from New York City when it comes to improving transit safety. “I was talking to someone who was down there about a month ago and they were riding the transit and they said, ‘Every station and every train, you’re seeing Special Constables,’ and […]

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3 w. ago Telecom sector ramping up investments in tech as traditional growth areas slow

TORONTO — When it comes to competition between Canada’s telecommunications giants, there are certain spaces where carriers have traditionally jostled with one another to emerge as the top dog. In any given quarter, the providers strive to gain the most new cellphone and internet subscribers, often through promotions or bundling opportunities. Customers are also accustomed […]

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3 w. ago Zero deaths on B.C. roads over May long weekend, first time in at least six years

The B.C. RCMP highway patrol conducted a safe driving enforcement campaign through May, issuing over 1,900 speeding tickets

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