40 m. ago TSX, U.S. markets rally Friday, gold price tops US$3,000 an ounce for first time

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index gained 1.5 per cent Friday, rallying alongside U.S. markets to end an otherwise grim week for equities, while the price of gold topped US$3,000 an ounce for the first time ever. It’s been almost two weeks since U.S. President Donald Trump levied tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, and […]

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93 m. ago City of Burlington blocks street for weeks so tiny salamanders can cross

Traffic on a busy roadway in Canada has halted for several weeks – not due to construction or road repairs, but to protect a tiny, slithery creature: the Jefferson salamander. The city of Burlington, about 37 miles southwest of Toronto, has closed off a portion of King Road for the past 13 years to make […]

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2 h. ago The Toronto Raptors Vince Carter trade that almost happened but didn't

An injury scare was all that prevented the New York Knicks from making a trade with the Toronto Raptors to acquire Vince Carter.Carter, who spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Raptors, was eventually traded to the Brooklyn (formerly New Jersey) Nets during the 2004-05 season. Recently, however, Knicks owner James Dolan joined the Roommates Show podcast to explain how the now 48-year-old was very close to becoming a member of the Knicks instead."We were going to do the trade, and the medical team came back and told us that he had a 90 per cent severed Achilles tendon," Dolan said. "[They said] it would never hold up and that when it ruptured, he would never be the same player. For that reason, we didn't do the trade."Vince Carter went on to have five, six, seven [great] years. I kept waiting for his Achilles tendon to [tear]. It never [did]. He's putting in 30, 40 a night. I'm like, 'Ya, we certainly dodged a bullet there, didn't we.'"James Dolan says that the Knicks...

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2 h. ago Ottawa Senators are set for a Battle of Ontario with meaning

Finally, a Battle of Ontario with meaning. The Ottawa Senators will face off against the arch-rival Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night at Scotiabank Arena in a significant game for both clubs in the Eastern Conference standings. While there is always excitement when these two teams meet each other, the Senators can make another big […]

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2 h. ago Parking lot next to Toronto park to be replaced by new community centre

A recently-closed parking lot facing a Toronto park is the proposed site of a new community centre.The City has announced plans for its Ramsden Park Community Recreation Centre, a new public facility planned to replace a former surface lot at 1020 Yonge St., immediately west of Rosedale Subway Station.The disused Toronto Parking Authority (Green P) surface lot along Yonge Street fronts onto Ramsden Park to the north and a City of Toronto Solid Waste Management Services facility to the west. Known as Car Park 269, it was a popular place for motorists visiting the public space until its permanent closure in mid-June 2023.While still very early on in the planning process, the City states that the new facility to be built on the lot's footprint will offer a six-lane, 25-metre-lane pool, a leisure pool, a gymnasium with a running track, multi-purpose spaces, and even access to Wi-Fi throughout the facility.The City plans to hire a design team for the project this Spring, followed by...

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2 h. ago Pesky Ottawa Senators poised to cause Maple Leafs even more grief Saturday

For the past seven years, they’ve been nicknamed “the pesky Senators” by the Maple Leafs and local media. Ottawa always gives a more talented Toronto team fits, no matter what off-ice foibles were plaguing it; under achieving contracts, trade rumours, arena wars, ownership upheaval and fan apathy. Now, for the first time in eight seasons, […]

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4 h. ago Dickey’s Barbecue Opens in Toronto, Serving Authentic Texas BBQ

The Iconic BBQ Brand Continues Its Growth in Canada, Bringing Legendary Flavors to Toronto’s Food Scene Toronto, Ontario, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue franchise, is excited to announce the opening of its latest location in Toronto, Ontario. Located at 2150 Bloor Street W In High Park […]

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4 h. ago Toronto cyclists lose bid to force Ford government to pause bike lane removals

A group of Toronto cyclists hoping to put a road block in the way of Doug Ford’s bike lane plans have lost their bid to delay them.

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4 h. ago Whirlwind of emotions for Blue Jays starter Alek Manoah as he throws off mound for first time in nine months

DUNEDIN, Fla. — It was a nine-month sentence, much of it the pitcher’s version of solitary confinement and Alek Manoah went through the full array of emotions associated with recovery from elbow surgery. There was pain. There was self-doubt. There was frustration and there was tedium. But the sun finally shone through much of that […]

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4 h. ago Court approves sales of two plants owned by company linked to listeria outbreak

TORONTO — An Ontario court has approved the sale of two facilities owned by the Canadian company that processed plant-based milk linked to a deadly listeria outbreak. Court documents show Joriki is selling its Delta, B.C., plant to Happy Planet Foods and its Toronto plant to Top Shelf Food and Beverage Corp. Joriki is also […]

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5 h. ago Airline known for providing staff free housing is hiring in Toronto

It's a particularly tough time to secure a job in Toronto right now, especially one that can cover the high costs of rent, food and other rising expenses of living in the city.But, one international airline that's looking for Toronto talent right now boasts some pretty great work perks, the most attractive of which is free company-provided accommodation.Emirates, which is regularly rated one of the world's best carriers, has been hosting career fairs across Canada to fill a number of cabin crew roles.It held one such event at the Novotel Toronto in January, and is back with yet another hiring spree at the same location this month.Candidates interested taking advantage of a tax-free salary plus medical benefits, a number of travel and lifestyle discounts, and the aforementioned free rent in Emirates' home base of Dubai, can head to Novotel at 45 The Esplanade at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25 for the event, which will take place all day.Staff will be on-site to ...

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5 h. ago Toronto's legendary ice cream shop is officially open for the season

As the chill of winter slowly, but surely fades away, Toronto is gearing up for warmer and brighter days ahead, and one sign of the approaching summer is the return of Tom's Dairy Freeze.Located at 630 The Queensway, the iconic ice cream shop has been serving up delicious soft-serve ice cream, old-fashioned sundaes, milkshakes, and banana splits since 1969.After a seasonal break from December 1 to March 13, Tom's Dairy Freeze has officially reopened for the 2025 season as of March 14.Tom's Dairy Freeze is officially open for the season as of Friday. Photo: Jack Landau.On any given day in the summer, you can expect to see a long line stretching down the block from the shop, as those craving a sweet treat wait patiently to have their ice cream cones adorned with colourful dips and fun toppings.As of Friday, March 14, Tom's is open daily from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., and if you're serious about your ice cream, make sure to arrive a little early — after all, we've b...

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6 h. ago Portion of major Toronto street to fully shut down for over a week

Residents out and about enjoying Toronto as spring-like weather returns to the city this month should be advised of a number of construction projects that will lead to some localized travel headaches, including one along bustling Danforth Avenue.Metrolinx has just issued a PSA that it will be commencing work on a railway bridge passing over the east-end thoroughfare in the coming days and will be shutting down a significant stretch of the road for more than a week, which will lead to lengthier travel times around the area.From 12:01 a.m. next Wednesday, March 19, until 11:59 p.m. the following Thursday, March 27, Danforth will be completely shuttered to all traffic — yes, that includes vehicular, transit and pedestrian — between Warden Avenue and Eastwood Avenue.The closure will extend across more than nine full days, until 11:59 p.m. the following Thursday, March 27, as the transit agency completes the necessary widening of the bridge as pa...

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6 h. ago Apple TV messes with Sportsnet’s season opening Blue Jays coverage

DUNEDIN, Fla. — It has been one of the ongoing stories of the Blue Jays off-season — the need for a team coming off a last-place 2024 campaign to get off to a quick start. Maybe starting at home for the first time in three seasons will help in that regard, but the fans passionate […]

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7 h. ago Sierra Metals Announces Change to Q4 2024 & FY 2024 Financial and Operating Results Date

TORONTO — Sierra Metals Inc. (TSX: SMT | OTCQX: SMTSF | BVL: SMT) (“Sierra Metals” or the “Company”) announces that it plans to release Q4 2024 and fiscal year 2024 financial and operating results on March 26, 2026, after market hours. Management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss these results on March […]

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7 h. ago If you don't like bats you might want to avoid these Toronto parks this spring

Spring is in the air, and Toronto wildlife is emerging after months of bitter cold, including several species of bats that have either migrated or spent their winters in hibernation, sheltered from the harsh temperatures.Bats are an essential part of the Greater Toronto Area's ecosystems, and, love them or hate them, you might be seeing a lot more of these flying critters in local parks this spring.A series of bat habitat structures will be installed in areas of the Martin Grove, Kipling, Islington and Royal York communities in the coming weeks.Bat boxes will be installed over a roughly six-week period starting this weekend, March 15, 2025, and lasting until April 31, 2025.The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), under contract to Metrolinx, will be carrying out the bat habitat installations in a series of local green spaces, including Deane Park, Silvercreek Park, Eden Valley Park and the parkette west adjacent to Kipling Woodlot.Wildlife authorities sta...

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8 h. ago Last: Navigating the choppy waters of the restaurant wine list

Choosing a bottle of wine in a restaurant is a simple enough concept: you pick something that will go with the food you’re ordering and which fits your budget, and you’re done, right? As someone who cares as much about the wine as I do the food and service, it rarely ends there. For a […]

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8 h. ago Last: Making sense of the often complex restaurant wine list

Choosing a bottle of wine in a restaurant is a simple enough concept: you pick something that will go with the food you’re ordering and which fits your budget, and you’re done, right? As someone who cares as much about the wine as I do the food and service, it rarely ends there. For a […]

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9 h. ago People come together to celebrate Arash Madani after firing from Sportsnet

Despite an ongoing friendly rivalry while competing for largely the same audience, Sportsnet and TSN workers came together on Thursday to send their best to one of their colleagues.Employees of both networks sent their well wishes to Arash Madani after he was let go by Sportsnet after 16 years with the network.Madani announced the news Thursday in an emotional social media post."It's not lost on me that a first-generation Canadian from Truro, N.S., was able to live out his dream. Maybe what meant most over the years were the number of Maritimers and those of Middle Eastern descent who would stop to tell me they appreciated how I represented them when they'd see me on air. The biggest lessons I've learned here: You never know the impact you can have on those around you," Madani wrote.Sportsnet's Jamie Campbell, who worked with Madani frequently on Toronto Blue Jays broadcasts, was one of the first to post a tribute to his departing colleague."Unparalleled in his craft and a top-...

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10 h. ago Barrick Focuses on Future Growth and Sustainable Value Creation

All amounts expressed in US dollars TORONTO, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) reinforced its commitment to growth, reporting significant progress of its key growth projects while achieving its production guidance and setting the stage for continued sustainable value creation, said president and chief executive Mark Bristow in the company’s annual […]

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