14 h. ago Abandoned Toronto car dealership transforming into sports and social club

A vacant car dealership in Toronto is getting a new lease on life as it gears up to be transformed into a trendy sports and social club.Spring has arrived in Toronto (in theory, at least), bringing with it a renewed excitement to get active among friends for many of the city's residents, and one community in particular is about to get an especially exciting new hub to hang out and hit the courts.Last winter, Ontario-based pickleball and padel club, Fairgrounds, burst onto the scene, opening a series of public clubs everywhere from Etobicoke's Cloverdale Mall to the heart of Yonge and St. Clair, giving folks the city over the chance to get their game on, membership fee-free.This season is shaping up to be no different, as the pickleball brand prepares to open a brand-new club in their most creative location yet: a former Mercedes-Benz dealership at Bayview and Eglinton.The new Leaside flagship is setting up shop at 849 Eglinton East as an interim adaptive use of the sp...

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38 h. ago The history of the horse and human water fountains in Toronto

Long before Toronto's streets were jam-packed with cars and motorcycles, they were filled with carriages and horse-drawn streetcars.In the 19th and early 20th century, horses were one of the city's primary modes of transportation, and just like today's vehicles need gas stations and charging stations, horses needed water troughs to keep them going through their long journeys.As a result, there were tons of horse and human water fountains across the city at major intersections during this time, and many of them even featured a tiny basin for dogs at their base.Horses having a drink at a Toronto water fountain in the 1910s. Photo: Archives of Ontario.One of the last surviving examples in Ontario still stands in St. James Park, along King Street East near Church Street.Manufactured by the Canada Foundry Company Ltd., the cast-iron structure dates back to the late 1800s. Facing south toward King Street is a large trough once filled by two taps, offering water to horses that fr...

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2 d. ago Mark Carney shows major love to Toronto band in latest Nardwuar interview

Prime Minister Mark Carney has a special place in his heart for a particular Toronto band, and he showed it on full display in a new interview with the iconic Nardwuar the Human Serviette.Like with every federal election, Nardwuar invites all party leaders to be interviewed and have a quintessential Nardwuar convo.And this time around, Carney was down for the ride.As the customary Nardwuarpresents roll on out, Carney is gifted with the classic Time to Win EP from Toronto's Down with Webster (DTW), to which he laughs and immediately throws up the DTW 'W.' Admitting to being a huge fan, the PM dishes on the lore with the legendary rockers (shout out the Beaches!) and reminisces on first hearing them at a live show."From the first tuba sounds of 'Time to Win,' I was hooked," he said, referencing the 2009 tune that dominated middle school halls at the time.That tune was also on heavy rotation during Carney's campaign trails, where it was played after his rallies...

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2 d. ago Flight with 133 passengers reports 'locked' flaps on approach to Toronto airport

In a tense but professionally handled situation, an Air Canada Rouge flight carrying 133 passengers was forced to abort its final approach to Toronto Pearson International Airport on March 26 due to a reported flap issue.The Airbus A319, operating as flight ROU1771 / RV1771 from Bahias de Huatulco International Airport in Mexico, encountered a mechanical issue as it neared its final destination, which prompted quick decision-making from the cockpit.As the aircraft approached the airport, the flight crew informed air traffic control of a flap issue. A reconstruction of the events was detailed in a video on the aviation YouTube channel, You can see ATC."We're gonna need to go around and get some vectors. We just got a flap issue here," the pilot says. However, just a few minutes later, the pilot declared PAN-PAN — a term used in radiotelephone communications to signify that there is an urgency on board a boat, ship, aircraft, or other vehicle. The term is most often us...

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2 d. ago Festival featuring hundreds of exotic cars taking over a Toronto street this spring

One of Toronto's most cherished car events is gearing up to make its great return this spring, marking the 15th annual iteration of the event.I've said it before, and I'll say it again: street festivals are one of the — if not the — best part(s) of spring and summer in Toronto. The knowledge that weekends filled with time spent aimlessly ogling vendor booths and crushing street barbecue just sends a shiver down my spine. We've still got some time yet before the peak of street festival season hits, though, which means that, for now, the announcements of festivals to come are enough to keep me going, and the latest across the airwaves is the return of the Yorkville Exotic Car Show this June.Screeching into one of the city's swankiest neighbourhoods on Father's Day, the show is marking its 15th year in style, with a dazzling array of spectacular vehicles taking over Bloor Street for one (hopefully) sunny day only.You can expect to see a staggering red-carpet ...

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3 d. ago ‘Played cards I’ve been dealt,’ Raptors’ Boucher reflects ahead of likely end of tenure

Free agent to be is 12th on all-time Raptors games played list and has been consummate professional.

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4 d. ago Markets fall for fourth day in reversal of earlier rally amid ongoing tariff fears

TORONTO — North American markets careened to a fourth day of losses in a dramatic turnaround from the rally that started the day as concerns over tariffs continued to mount. “The rollercoaster continues, and really driven by the headlines once again,” said Angelo Kourkafas, senior investment strategist at Edward Jones. Markets have been falling since […]

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7 d. ago Toronto is getting its own version of Thailand's most famous street market this week

If watching The White Lotus every Sunday has you yearning to take a trip to Thailand (minus all the drama, of course), you're in luck because there's a market coming to Toronto this week that'll transport you to the bustling streets of Chiang Mai.Back for another year in a brand-new location, the team behind Pai is bringing their annual Songkran Market back to Toronto, this time taking place at Ta Phae Tavern, their brand-new, soon-to-open bar.Thailand's annual Songkran Festival, which, funnily enough, was actually featured on an episode of The White Lotus this season, marks the Thai New Year and is celebrated every year around April 13 with water fights and parades in the streets.As for Toronto's own celebration of the holiday, though, that'll look a little different.Ta Phae Tavern will be transformed to be reminiscent of Chiang Mai's weekly Sunday Market, and will feature a slew of local artisans and vendors selling everything from vintage clothing and vinyl re...

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8 d. ago Toronto Mexican restaurant chain quietly shuts down original location

A Toronto-based Mexican restaurant chain has quietly shuttered one of its busy downtown locations without notice.It's been well over a decade since La Carnita first began whipping Toronto Mexican food fanatics into a tizzy with their elevated(-ish) takes on street food staples like elotes, tacos and churros — and, boy, did the fervor ever stick around.Undoubtedly aided in the mid-2010s by co-founder Andrew Richmond's then-viral (or whatever the 2015 version of viral was) ice cream chain, Sweet Jesus, whose locations all either shared a space with or neighbored La Carnita locations, the Mexican joint was unstoppable for years.Sweet Jesus has since closed down all of its downtown Toronto locations (though a few are still open in the GTA and elsewhere in Ontario), but La Carnita, for its part, has held strong.Unfortunately for lovers of tacos, tequila, and all those other treats you've come to expect from the chain, their ranks have fallen by one, as La Carnita's original locatio...

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9 d. ago Here are the places in Toronto you can get discounts with your Presto card this month

If you're a regular TTC or GO Transit commuter, odds are that you own a Presto card, and aside from helping you make your way across the city, your card can actually unlock some exclusive discounts on events, sports games, and attractions in Toronto. That's right — throughout the year, there are dozens of places in Toronto that will grant you a hefty discount just with a simple flash of your Presto card or a discount code inputed online. While some discounts are available year-round, there are a few that are only available this April that you should be aware of. These are all the places you can get a discount in Toronto just by showing your Presto card or applying a code online this April. Events Living Luxe Design Show If you're passionate about design, fashion, architecture, or real estate, you might want to check out the Living Luxe Design Show, which is happening April 25 to 27 at the Toronto Congress Centre. Tickets f...

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1 week ago Relationships past and present crucial for Maple Leafs’ Brandon Carlo

Brandon Carlo was steeling himself on Tuesday. The Maple Leafs defenceman figured he might have a certain ex-teammate chattering in his ear when the Leafs and Florida Panthers clashed at Scotiabank Arena. That would be Brad Marchand, who was traded to the Panthers by the Boston Bruins not long after the Bruins shipped Carlo to […]

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1 week ago This Canadian swimwear brand creates bespoke swimsuits for every body

Each swimsuit is carefully crafted in Bathing Belle Swimwear's Toronto design studio.

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1 week ago Base Carbon Reports Year End 2024 Operating and Financial Results

TORONTO, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Base Carbon Inc. (Cboe CA: BCBN) (OTCQX: BCBNF) with operations through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Base Carbon Capital Partners Corp. (“BCCPC”, together, with affiliates, “Base Carbon”, or the “Company”), is pleased to announce its year-end 2024 consolidated financial results and operational highlights. All financial references are denominated in U.S. […]

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1 week ago Carbon Streaming Announces Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2024

TORONTO, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carbon Streaming Corporation (Cboe CA: NETZ) (OTCQB: OFSTF) (FSE: M2Q) (“Carbon Streaming” or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. All figures are expressed in United States dollars, unless otherwise indicated. The Company will host a live audio call at […]

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2 w. ago Raptors coach defends Toronto as 'one of the best cities in the world'

During their 30 years of being an NBA franchise, the Toronto Raptors have often been fighting an uphill battle to earn recognition from players around the league.As the only current Canadian team in the league, Toronto has often struggled to attract top free agents, while fighting for media relevancy south of the border.In recent weeks, ex-Raptors Thad Young, Rudy Gay, and Lou Williams had all made remarks about some of the downsides about playing in Canada, with one uniting factor being an added trip to the customs line at the airport each time the team returned to Toronto.But for Serbian-born Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic, he wasn't buying into any of the perceived downsides of having an NBA career in Canada."Toronto is one of the best cities in the world. Toronto Raptors have the best fans in NBA. It's a privilege to play in this city," Rajakovic said Friday in response to our question."It's amazing every time I go out, when I go to the store, and when I talk to regular peop...

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2 w. ago Orioles 9, Blue Jays 5: Max Scherzer rocked in first, injured in third of another disheartening Toronto defeat

As an eight-time all star, three-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series champ, there have been far bigger moments for veteran Max Scherzer. And unfortunately for the Toronto Blue Jays — the seventh team of his big-league career — there have been far better debuts. What started as a shaky outing for the […]

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2 w. ago Toronto Liberal candidate Evan Solomon shares meme mocking Mark Carney

Liberal Party candidate Evan Solomon is getting roasted online following an embarrassing gaffe on social media. The X account of Solomon, the former TV host running to represent Toronto Centre on Parliament Hill, accidentally shared a meme Tuesday from a parody account of Mark Carney that showed the Liberal leader stepping off a red and […]

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2 w. ago 50 restaurants for pasta in Toronto you need to try at least once

Pasta in Toronto always seems to hit the spot — whether it's a heaping pile of good old fashioned spaghetti topped off with a generous layer of parmesan or an intricate risotto carefully crafted with seasonal ingredients, there's a pasta restaurant in the city to suit the whims of every carb-fan in town.Check out all the essential Toronto pasta in this photo gallery. 

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2 w. ago ‘The loading dock was full’: Brands pull products from Hudson’s Bay amid liquidation

TORONTO — When Olivia Glauberzon pulled up to the loading docks at two Hudson’s Bay stores last Wednesday, she had suitcases in tow and a plan to fill them with remaining product from After9, her company selling athleisurewear for moms. As she got out of the car at the flagship downtown Toronto and Oakville, Ont., […]

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3 w. ago Prime Minister Carney to scrap taxes on certain home sales in Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a bold new policy to eliminate the federal government's Goods and Services Tax (GST) on home sales up to $1 million for first-time homebuyers, aiming to make housing more affordable for younger Canadians.Eliminating the GST on home sales up to $1 million could make housing more affordable by saving buyers up to $50,000 in federal sales taxes. It may also stimulate the housing market by increasing sales and encouraging new construction, providing a boost to the economy."Our government is laser-focused on lowering costs for Canadians and making homeownership a reality. Eliminating the GST will save first-time homebuyers up to $50,000 and spur housing construction across the country," said Carney in a statement on Thursday."We will announce a series of new measures to increase housing supply shortly. It's time for focused action to solve the housing crisis, and it's time to build a Canada you can afford."This will apply to all new and "substanti...

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