4 d. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Ford’s prudent budget vs Carney’s spending floodgates: Ontario’s fiscal showdown

Premier Doug Ford has long been criticized for Ontario’s growing debt burden and his government’s overall lack of balanced budgets.

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1 week ago Prince Harry says he's a Toronto Blue Jays fan despite evidence to the contrary

Prince Harry has apologized to Canada after creating an international incident of sorts during the World Series.As the son of the King of Canada, fans north of the border weren't impressed with seeing him support an American team rather than the Toronto Blue Jays. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle each wore Los Angeles Dodgers gear when they attended Game 4 at Dodger Stadium in L.A.Markle, who is from Los Angeles, can be excused. But Harry?The Duke of Sussex apologized but also had some fun with the question he was asked in a television interview with CTV."Oh, the LA Dodgers hat. Hat gate," Harry said."Well, firstly, I would like to apologize to Canada for wearing it. Secondly, I was under duress. There wasn't much choice."Harry explained that he was invited to the game by the Dodgers owner."I was doing what I thought was the polite thing to do."He also joked that his thinning hairline was a reason for the cap."When you're missing a lot of...

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2 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays fan set for life after winning $25M in record

The Toronto Blue Jays 50/50 raffle just set an all-time record, and now one of their fans never has to work another day in their life.The World Series Jackpot raked in over $50 million worth of 50/50 raffle ticket sales, smashing the previous baseball record. Fifty per cent of that total will go to the Jays Care Foundation, while the remaining amount goes to the winner.Aric from Oshawa, Ont. is the lucky fan, winning over $25 million. That's more money than any Blue Jays player made this season, with the exception of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.Congratulations to the biggest 50/50 jackpot winner in baseball history, Aric from Oshawa! 👏Thank you, @BlueJays fans for raising a record-setting $25,010,057 this World Series. We truly appreciate your incredible support all season long! 💙 pic.twitter.com/xdwd1k3nvs— Jays Care Foundation (@JaysCare) November 3, 2025"Thank you, Blue Jays fans for raising a record-setting $25,010,057 this World Series," the Jays Care Foundation ...

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2 w. ago Blue Jays fan made sure to highlight Cape Breton at the World Series

TORONTO — As the Toronto Blue Jays faced off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Six of the World Series, a sight familiar to many East Coasters could be seen fluttering behind home plate. A Cape Breton flag was proudly held aloft throughout the game in Toronto on Friday by longtime Jays fan, John […]

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2 w. ago Trick or Tickets: Rogers World Series Ticket Giveaway Continues for Games 6 and 7

Calling on fans to get into the Halloween Spirit for World Series tickets TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rogers, proud owner of the Toronto Blue Jays, announced today its free ticket giveaway for Games 6 and 7 (if necessary) of the World Series at Rogers Centre will be held on Halloween. “This is […]

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2 w. ago Blue Jays ticket prices still sky high as demand to witness World Series title clinching games increases

A check on one reseller site shows a pair of tickets behind home plate going for $109,000.

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2 w. ago World Series ticket prices to see Blue Jays play in Toronto are out of control

While we don't know if the Toronto Blue Jays or Los Angeles Dodgers will be crowned World Series champions this year, we do know one thing: it'll happen at the Rogers Centre.By way of the Blue Jays' 6-2 win over the Dodgers on Tuesday night, the two teams guaranteed that they'll be heading back to Toronto for at least Game 6 and a possible Game 7.The series is now effectively a best-of-three: whichever team wins two more games first will be crowned the victor.And with fans in both markets clamouring to see a bit of history, it's quite the price point to see the World Series live.Wednesday's game in Los Angeles isn't actually sold out yet, but it's close enough that we can reckon it will, with a few blocks of tickets available via the Dodgers' website for US$925, or about C$1,288.Back in Toronto, the prices aren't exactly getting better.On StubHub, the best we could find for Friday's Game 6 is C$1,886 for a standing room tick...

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2 w. ago WARMINGTON: Faltering Jays should meet fan who made a huge comeback

Brampton's Neil Caulfied was beaten to an inch of life life and got back up and he believes his Toronto baseball club will do the same

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3 w. ago Justin Bieber reps Toronto Blue Jays at World Series in L.A.

There were at least three Biebers in attendance for Game 3 of the World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers.In Toronto's dugout, Game 4 starter Shane Bieber watched the two teams face off ahead of his scheduled appearance on Tuesday night.But in the crowd at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Canadian singer Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey were cheering on the Blue Jays.Justin Bieber's reaction to Shohei Ohtani's home run 👎😂 https://t.co/86Urc4RGsc pic.twitter.com/bfpICMEZdg— MLB (@MLB) October 28, 2025Bieber also posted a photo from his seats, located in the first row down the first base line.Justin was wearing a No. 57 Blue Jays jersey with "Bieber" on the back. That's actually Shane Bieber's jersey. Is Justin Bieber a big Blue Jays fan?A native of Stratford, Ontario, Bieber has been a longtime supporter of many of Toronto's teams. His closest association is with the Toronto Maple Leafs, having a strong friendsh...

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3 w. ago What will fan who caught Toronto Blue Jays World Series grand slam do with the ball?

For every Toronto Blue Jays fan who has been following this playoff run, they've got a story lined up about an experience they've had watching the team this past month.And then there's 23-year-old Georgetown, Ont., native Austin Jenkins, who just might be able to top them all.Last Thursday at 10:30 p.m., Jenkins picked up his phone with a surprise call from his father."I got a call out of the blue from my dad asking if I was sitting down," Jenkins recalled in an interview with Offside. "He told me we were going to Game 1 of the World Series, and I was in complete shock."Stepping into the second row of section 103B alongside family and friends, Jenkins didn't quite know what to expect.And then a moment that he'll never forget ended up staring him right in the face.ADDISON BARGERPINCH-HITGRAND SLAM#WORLDSERIES pic.twitter.com/REg58MNosp— MLB (@MLB) October 25, 2025With the Blue Jays already up 5-2 in the sixth inning of Game 1 last Friday,...

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3 w. ago ‘Monday, we take it back’: Toronto Blue Jays fans gearing up for Game 3

The Los Angeles Dodgers's Yoshinobu Yamamoto helped lead the team to a Game 2 victory, but Toronto Blue Jays fans are still hopeful heading into Game 3 of the World Series.

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3 w. ago The mental health benefits of being a Blue Jays fan: ’A part of something’

The unifying pull of Jays fandom stretches coast-to-coast as Canada's only MLB team, and experts say it's actually very healthy

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3 w. ago Ford will watch World Series from ‘man cave’ given ticket prices, predicts Blue Jays win

Premier Doug Ford says he predicts the Toronto Blue Jays will win the World Series and that he will be watching it from his 'man cave' at home, given the sky-high ticket prices.

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3 w. ago Toronto Company Turns Office Elevator into World Series Fan Zone

Employees rally it up at work with the chance to win World Series tickets TORONTO — Talk about taking baseball fever UP a notch! Klick Health surprised employees at its downtown Toronto HQ yesterday with #ElevateTheJays – an elevated Blue Jays fan experience in its N6 elevator (a la the city’s nickname ‘The Six’). Baseball […]

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3 w. ago Ford criticizes World Series ticket ’gouging’ amid Blue Jays fan backlash

Premier says he's looking at issue after Blue Jays fans complained of sky-high resale prices for World Series games

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3 w. ago Blue Jays fan looking to score World Series tickets nearly scammed

Interested buyer said he recognized one apparent ticket seller wasn't being truthful during text exchange

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3 w. ago Free watch parties being held across Ontario for Blue Jays World Series games

As ticket prices for the Toronto Blue Jays' upcoming World Series experience reach outrageous levels, with some resale listings for home games going for around four figures, several free viewing parties are being planned across Ontario, where fans can take in the games without shelling out big bucks.With in-stadium seats soaring far out of affordable price ranges, cities throughout the province are stepping up with free public watch parties to bring the action to everyone, and a chance for fans to gather and support the Toronto Blue Jays for the team's first World Series appearance in 32 years. Here's where you can watch the games without breaking the bank! Nathan Phillips SquareThe City of Toronto will host free World Series watch parties at Nathan Phillips Square for every Blue Jays home game. Fans can enjoy the action on a giant screen, with live music and Blue Jays trivia between innings.Oct. 24 (Game 1): 8 p.m.Oct. 25 (Game 2): 8 p...

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3 w. ago Ford wants to revisit ending ticket scalping amid Blue Jays ‘gouging’

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he wants to look into options to tackle scalping, including potential legislation, as Toronto Blue Jays ticket prices skyrocket.

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3 w. ago WARMINGTON: Blue Jays fan predicted catching George Springer’s home run ball

Toronto tourism operator Michael Angeletti is unsure what he'll do with the coveted souvenir.

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3 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays World Series ticket prices are completely bonkers right now

For the first time since 1993, the Toronto Blue Jays will be playing in the World Series for a chance to win the Commissioner's Trophy.The Blue Jays were able to defeat the Seattle Mariners on Monday night in a series that went the distance. Trailing in the seventh inning, George Springer was able to hit a three-run home run, which put the Jays up 4-3, a lead they didn't give up.The Blue Jays will have home-field advantage in the upcoming best-of-seven series versus the LA Dodgers, with Game 1 set for Friday night. Game 2 will also be at Rogers Centre on Saturday.As you can imagine, many Blue Jays fans are doing what they can to get their hands on some tickets. Those wishing to attend either of the opening two games, however, will need to pay a pretty penny to do so.Ticketmaster prices for Game 1 of the World Series.The only tickets available for either of the first two games in Toronto are resale. For Game 1, the cheapest tickets currently available on Ticketmaster are goin...

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