6 h. ago For a few days this summer, your days will be just a smidge shorter

You’re not running late — Earth is just moving faster, at least for a few days this summer. On July 22, Earth will spin about 1.38 milliseconds faster than its typical 86,400 seconds in a day. If that’s not quick enough, Earth will rotate 1.51 milliseconds faster on August 5. Those numbers are calculated by […]

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18 h. ago Cook This: 3 recipes from Every Salad Ever, including grilled chicken souvlaki with a double

Celebrate the salad days of summer with recipes from Greta Podleski's bestselling new book

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56 h. ago Amazon Prime Day sales fall 41% on first day, brand adviser says

Amazon.com Inc took a big gamble this year by expanding its annual Prime Day summer sale to four days from two, betting the extension would give shoppers more time to navigate the millions of deals on its sprawling web store. The preliminary results are grim, raising the stakes for the event’s remaining days. Momentum Commerce, […]

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4 d. ago Letters: There are plenty of cyclists in Edmonton, despite what some think

Should Carney table a budget this year? Vote in our daily poll! Re: Kevin Keller’s letter “Where are the Cyclists?” Kevin observed there were no cyclists using them on a hot summer day during his hour-long drive around downtown. As an avid cyclist who has used bike lanes extensively throughout the city, I don’t dispute […]

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5 d. ago A massive vintage car festival is taking over Toronto this month

It’s time to rev your engines — Dream Wheels on Eglinton is cruising back into Toronto this summer for a day filled with chrome, horsepower, and high-octane nostalgia.Happening on Saturday, July 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., every car lover's favourite street festival (but not every car lover's favourite street) transforms a stretch of Eglinton Avenue West into a vibrant open-air showcase of the city's finest vintage cars, hot rods, muscle machines, motorcycles, and race cars. Honestly, what more can you ask for?Presented by The Eglinton Way BIA, in partnership with Toronto Hot Rod Kulture and Road Reapers Car Club, the event isn't just a feast for gearheads — it's a full-blown community celebration in support of SickKids Hospital.Expect a full day of fun for the whole family. Live music will keep the vibe retro and lively while local vendors serve up delicious bites and unique finds. There'll also be family-friendly activities to keep the...

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8 d. ago Add some sparkle to Toronto summer day trips at stunning country

The sunny season is heating up in Toronto, and any wine lover knows that the ideal way to spend a summer weekend is to head down to Niagara exploring some of Ontario's finest vineyards.But the summer sun pairs better with some wines more than others — and there's no better pairing than a bit of bubbly to refresh you when the balmy weather is hitting.Instead of scouring certain vineyards for the few sparkling wines they may have bottled, KEW Vineyards is a winery that focuses solely on these carbonated creations.Premium Ontario sparkling winesLocated along the Beamsville Bench, KEW Vineyards is one of the Niagara Region's best hidden gems. Being in a smaller, more intimate section, the vineyard is a great alternative if you're looking for something outside of the area's busier wine routes.They craft their sparkling wines using a traditional Champagne-style, meaning the wine is fermented in-bottle and rests on lees for around two to f...

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1 week ago The Bookless Club: What are your Canada Day or summer rituals?

Opinion: It’s not officially summer until someone breaks out the gin and tonics.

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1 week 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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2 w. ago Amy Hamm: Warning! Canadians at risk of enjoying a hot summer day

Environment Canada's heat warnings treat us like we're all clueless

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2 w. ago Ottawa parents scrambling after abrupt closure of Orléans summer camp

Some Ottawa parents had their summer plans upended after an east-end summer camp closed its doors with only a few days' notice.

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2 w. ago The hottest new ice cream and frozen treats for summer in Toronto

As Toronto weathers an almost unbearable heat wave this week, ice cream and other frozen treats seem to be at the top of everybody's mind.There's no way around it; it's hot in Toronto right now, like, really hot, and the first day of summer was only last Friday, June 20. In other words, there's a lot more where this weather came from in store for us this summer.It's easy to get bogged down in the sweaty clothes and sticky TTC rides of it all, but steamy summer weather also comes with one sweet silver lining: it's acceptable to eat ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, freezies and slushies whenever you want when it's this hot out.While you could stick to the classics, like longstanding stalwarts such as Tom's Dairy Freeze or Dutch Dreams, or even opt for the hyped-up spots, like Bar Ape and Ruru Baked, where all the cool cats are chilling out, there is also a whole host of new frozen treats around the city that'll quench your cravings while cooling yo...

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2 w. ago Toronto backtracks on pool closures after barrage of public complaints

While the City of Toronto surely deals with a flurry of complaints on any given day, the negative public reaction to one particular item has apparently been strong enough for leaders to swiftly change how things operate this summer.Residents struggling in recent days with temperatures that felt like over 40 C amid our first hit of summer heat this year were shocked to hear that some municipal outdoor pools — key places for the public to cool off — were somehow shutting down because of the weather, and just days after they had opened for the season, to boot."Due to extreme humidex levels exceeding 45 C, outdoor pools will have intermittent closures to ensure staff health and safety protocols are met. Please check individual pool pages for updates," read a statement posted to the City's website over the weekend.Just two days earlier, official City social media pages had excitedly shared news that the second an...

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3 w. ago Hot days (and nights) loom for London area amid expected heat wave

Friday marked the official start of summer and it’s arriving with several days of hot, humid weather across the London region.

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3 w. ago The summer solstice is here. What to know about the longest day of the year

Peak sunshine has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere — the summer solstice. Friday is the longest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical summer. It’s the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere, where it is the shortest day of the year and winter will start. The word […]

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3 w. ago Fantastic festivals to fete and more happening this weekend in GTA

The first day of summer is upon us and it appears the weather is cooperating! It’s going to hot one, folks – and we don’t just mean all the things to do in and around Toronto. Here’s what you need to know to make the necessary plans. Indigenous Arts Festival and Na-Me-Res Pow Wow Celebrate […]

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