5 h. ago U.S. tourist gives Toronto rave review and here's what they loved

When you're caught up in the grind of everyday life, it's easy to forget how great Toronto really is, but sometimes, all it takes is a fresh perspective to fall back in love with the place we call home. Last year, over 26.5 million visitors made their way to Toronto, contributing a massive $8.8 billion in spending and leading to a total economic impact of $13 billion. However, beyond those impressive numbers, there are always personal stories — such as one recently shared to Reddit that reminds us locals why the city continues to draw so many people in. The post on the Toronto subreddit from an American visitor has gone viral, racking up over 1,500 upvotes and more than 200 comments. It comes from a Louisville, Kentucky resident who recently visited the city with their family. "I know there are several other threads in this Toronto subreddit from Americans who visit there and are impressed. So I hope you can a...

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8 h. ago Protest banner on B.C. legislature at centre of security breach

The unauthorized banner, calling for a free Palestine and economic sanctions, was hung high above the legislature entrance overnight between Wednesday and Thursday.

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10 h. ago Gym rats at Rogers Charity Classic? Fitness a major key to PGA Tour Champions success

For many players on the 50-and-over pro golf circuit, lifting weights is part of their daily dose of staying fit regardless of their age.

Politics

11 h. ago From hotels, to wine and candy: Canada spent $170K to bring back women who joined Islamic State

The Conservatives called for an investigation: ‘The Liberal government must answer for why they spent $170,000 on lavish costs to repatriate reported ISIS criminals‘

Economics

11 h. ago Concordia University students launch rocket from northern Quebec

MONTREAL — Students at Concordia University in Montreal have pulled off what they’re calling the first attempted space launch in Canada this century. Early Friday morning, they launched a rocket from a remote site in northern Quebec, the culmination of a project seven years in the making. “We’re trying to prove that students can also […]

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12 h. ago Un sexagénaire perd la vie après une collision frontale sur l’autoroute à Gatineau

Une collision frontale sur l’autoroute 50, à Gatineau, cause deux blessés, dont un qui lutte pour sa vie vendredi.

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13 h. ago Golf legend calls out ‘tragedy’ causing Jordan Spieth’s career decline

Gary Player says that golfer could be the best in the world, but "he just can’t hit the ball" in video.

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15 h. ago Trainer Mark Casse following King’s Plate contenders from distance

Mark Casse is once again at the centre of attention at a King’s Plate. This time, though, he won’t be in attendance. The dual hall-of-fame trainer, who recently surpassed 4,000 training wins for his career, will be trusting his Woodbine staff to saddle No Time and Ashley’s Archer in the $1-million Plate, looking for his […]

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15 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays star Daulton Varsho talks about his future with the team and the city

Toronto Blue Jays Daulton Varsho opened up this week about his potential long-term future in the city.Varsho, who joined the team in a trade from the Arizona Diamondbacks after the 2022 season, spoke on an episode of the 6ix Inning Stretch podcast released Wednesday with former Blue Jays player Whit Merrifield and Toronto sports reporter Lindsay Dunn.One of the topics broached was Varsho's future in Toronto. He is currently on a one-year deal, with one more year of arbitration eligibility after this one and the opportunity to hit free agency for the first time in his career in 2027."There are a lot of different things that go into it," Varsho told the hosts. "You want to think about your family and what's best for them, and where I want to be, and obviously Toronto is a great place to play. They treat the families really well."Varsho has been swinging for the fences this season, as 12 of his 29 hits have been homers, in just 33 ga...

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15 h. ago Update: Ottawa man arrested after shot fired at Gatineau home

Police were called at about 6 a.m. after a man allegedly fired a shot at a residence in the Hull sector.

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15 h. ago Pete Davidson says he’s ‘embarrassed’ by media’s obsession with his penis: ‘THAT HURT SO MUCH’

There are worse things to be famous for than having a well-rounded personal life, but for Pete Davidson, he was not a fan of all the attention he was getting for what he calls his “f*** stick.” The Saturday Night Live actor appeared on a recent episode of The Breakfast Club and told host Charlamagne […]

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17 h. ago Conservatives call for inquiry into ‘appalling’ government spending on Canadian ISIS women

Liberals 'must answer for why they spent $170,000 on lavish costs to repatriate reported ISIS criminals,' the Tories said.

Politics

18 h. ago Winnipeg first responders successfully rescue person from Red River Thursday night

WFPS crews were called to a scene near the Redwood Bridge just before 10:15 p.m., where they found the person in the water, and were able to bring them to shore safely via boat.

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18 h. ago Fewer firms report U.S. tariff hit as manufacturing sales edge up in June

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales edged up June and a smaller share of firms reported an impact from U.S. tariffs. The agency said Friday that manufacturing sales in June rose 0.3 per cent to $68.5 billion, breaking a streak of four consecutive monthly declines. Petroleum and coal sales increased 11.8 per cent to […]

Economics

21 h. ago Cook This: 3 nourishing recipes from Eat to Love, including zucchini Parmesan egg muffins

Discover why celebrity clients such as Woody Harrelson call Vancouver-based chef Mikaela Reuben's plant-forward cooking 'one of a kind'

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21 h. ago At least 176 killed in India, Pakistan after rains cause flash floods

Officials halted rescue operations overnight but rescued at least 300 people Thursday after a powerful cloudburst triggered floods and landslides in India-controlled Kashmir.

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26 h. ago EAACI Launches Global Antibiotic Allergy Awareness Campaign at EAACI Congress 2025

ZURICH, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EAACI has launched its Antibiotic Allergy Awareness Campaign during its 2025 Congress in Glasgow. The initiative begins a global effort to address mislabelling and its link to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). A Global Call to Action Antibiotic allergy mislabelling affects millions worldwide. Inaccurate labels lead to avoidance of first-line […]

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30 h. ago Henderson contending at Portland Classic in bid to end victory drought

PORTLAND, Ore. — Two-time champion Brooke Henderson birdied all four par-5 holes for a 7-under 65 on Thursday in The Standard Portland Classic, leaving the slumping Canadian a stroke behind first-round leader Adela Cernousek. Henderson won the first of her 13 LPGA Tour titles in 2015 by eight strokes at Columbia Edgewater at age 17, […]

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31 h. ago D’autres marques de chocolat de Dubaï sont rappelées à cause de la salmonellose

Il s’agit de Chocofolie, Chocolato, Chocolats Favoris, Dubaï et Vincent Sélection.

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31 h. ago Dashcam captures suspected road rage in Surrey in which driver is pepper

Surrey police said that they received a call around 3:15 p.m. on Aug. 12 about an incident in which someone had been sprayed with bear or pepper spray.

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