7 d. ago Toronto Blue Jays star Trey Yesavage gets hero treatment at college homecoming

When Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Trey Yesavage took to the mound for the team throughout their 2025 postseason run, he might have been the most popular guy in the country.The 22-year-old rookie phenom lit up Canada with his legendary performances throughout the playoffs, making five starts and one relief appearance (in Game 7 of the World Series).This past weekend, though, he was simply a guy having fun in someone's backyard.Yesavage was the guest of honour at the homecoming weekend of East Carolina, where he played three seasons before being drafted by the Blue Jays in 2024.His girlfriend, Taylor, shared a photo of the two of them at a pregame tailgate, where they easily could've been confused for any other student couple.Yesavage did get his moment in the spotlight, though, where he addressed the stadium to a raucous ovation.WATCH: ECU Baseball great, Toronto Blue Jays World Series star Trey Yesavage Yesavage addresses Pirate Nation at midfield.Join the Homecoming editi...

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1 week ago Raptors Superfan Nav Bhatia earns huge honour from this Toronto college

Nav Bhatia has been known as the world's biggest Toronto Raptors fan, but one local higher learning institution is recognizing him for his work away from the court.Humber Polytechnic honoured Bhatia with an honorary degree at their fall convocation ceremony on Thursday, with the 74-year-old in attendance to pick up the award."Today we celebrate entrepreneur and philanthropist Nav Bhatia as he receives an honorary degree at Fall 2025 Convocation," Humber Polytechnic said via social media. "Nav is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and business and he also happens to be the Raptors Superfan!"Among Bhatia's accomplishments noted by Humber include the creation of the Nav Bhatia Superfan Foundation, promoting diversity in sport, and supporting girls' education with Daughters of India.Bhatia has been a staple of Raptors home games since the team's inception in 1995, being a season ticket holder since day one. He's only ever missed home games for the ...

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1 week ago From Classrooms to Careers: Skills Community Celebrates National Skilled Trade and Technology Week at Centennial College, in Toronto

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skills/Compétences Canada (SCC) is proud to celebrate the 21st National Skilled Trade and Technology Week (NSTTW), aimed at raising awareness to students and educators about the incredible skilled career opportunities available across Canada. SCC hosted an interactive event to highlight NSTTW on November 6, at Centennial College, […]

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2 w. ago Feds will unveil proposed changes to EV sales mandate this winter: Officials

OTTAWA — The federal government will unveil proposed changes to its electric vehicles sales mandate this winter, federal officials said Monday. Mark Cauchi, director general of energy and transportation at Environment and Climate Change Canada, told MPs on the House of Commons environment committee his department is looking to share the results of its highly-anticipated […]

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2 w. ago Feds will unveil proposed changes to EV sales mandate this winter, officials say

OTTAWA — The federal government will unveil proposed changes to its electric vehicles sales mandate this winter, federal officials said Monday. Mark Cauchi, director general of energy and transportation at Environment and Climate Change Canada, told MPs on the House of Commons environment committee his department is looking to share the results of its highly-anticipated […]

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2 w. ago George Brown College in Toronto is officially changing its name

George Brown College has announced a new name after 58 years, and will be officially redubbed George Brown Polytechnic (GBP).The institution announced the name change on Thursday morning, stating that the rebranding reflects the school's shift to adopt new career-focused programs. In a press release, GBP noted that "This change demonstrates our commitment to providing advanced educational opportunities and marks a new era in our institution's evolution."The centrepiece of this transition is George Brown's new Master of Construction Management (MCM) program, which will help build up future leaders of the country's construction workforce. GBP describes the launch of this program as a "powerful signal of change during this transition."Dr. Gervan Fearon, President of George Brown Polytechnic, stated that "This transformation is not just a name change; it signifies our commitment to advancing education and workforce readiness." &quo...

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3 w. ago A spooky Toronto séance is celebrating its tenth anniversary with an extended run

‘Tis the season of eerie evenings and frightening encounters, which means one of Toronto's most terrifying activities is back for its 2025 iteration. Critically acclaimed Canadian Jaymes White is hosting The Beverley Street Séance RESSURECTION this fall. And with it being the tenth anniversary of these sold-out séances, guests can now register for the authentic Victorian séance past Halloween and through November.What to expectFor this particular séance, guests will meet at the former funeral home Sin & Redemption before being escorted a short walking distance to the séance location at George Brown House.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by CULTR Toronto (@cultrtoronto)The historic George Brown House is said to be one of downtown Toronto’s most haunted locations. It’s even been featured in paranormal TV show...

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