3 h. ago Garden Centres Canada Retail Summit 2025 Set to Bloom in Winnipeg, Manitoba

A Must-Attend Event for Garden Centre Professionals Milton, Ontario, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) is thrilled to announce the Garden Centres Canada Summit 2025, which will take place from July 6 to July 9, 2025, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This premier event will bring together industry leaders, garden centre […]

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3 h. ago Inside the Windsor, Heathrow’s upgraded private terminal for VIPs

To get in, you must have a business- or first-class ticket and be willing to shell out an additional, one-way £3,812 (C$6,845) entry fee

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4 h. ago Rory McIlroy mum on video of him taking phone from player heckling him

University of Texas player Luke Potter has apologized for the incident

Technology

14 h. ago Billionaire Climate Activist Talks of Conflict Over Private Jet

Mike Cannon-Brookes, an Australian billionaire known for his stance on climate change, said he has a deep internal conflict over the use of his private jet for travel.

Society

17 h. ago Manitoba hoping to capitalize on Canadians avoiding travel to U.S.

According to one travel expert, Canadians are making a statement en masse by spending their travel dollars anywhere but the United States.

Economics

20 h. ago Mystery author’s book signing was dangerously close to wildfires, and fans still showed up

Los Angeles was still under assault from wildfires the week that an eagerly awaited new thriller from Robert Crais saw publication. The Big Empty was the 20th novel featuring the exploits of wisecracking L.A. private eye Elvis Cole and his formidable but introspective partner Joe Pike — but there would be no big sendoff, no […]

Events

21 h. ago Nobu Hotel Toronto opens bookings and is offering discounts for first guests

After the extremely-hyped grand opening of Nobu's very first Canadian restaurant last summer, the next stage of the upscale hospitality brand's enormous Entertainment District development is now ready to make its equally-anticipated premiere.As of Thursday, the chain — which is synonymous with luxury and known to be frequented by the elite — is finally accepting reservations for its Nobu Hotel Toronto, with the first slots available as early as June 1, 2025.Even better, inaugural guests will be able to enjoy a special opening offer that includes a free room upgrade and other exclusive perks during their stay, as well as a hotel credit of up to $200.The update comes some eight years after the landmark residential, hotel and restaurant complex was first announced for 15-35 Mercer Street, and a whole seven years after construction first started.Locals eagerly looking forward to a taste of Hollywood in T.O. were very pat...

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23 h. ago Canadians can get their taxes done for free and here's who qualifies

Need help filing your taxes? According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), some Canadians may be eligible for free tax assistance.It's that time of year again as everyone gets ready to file their taxes in Canada before the April 30 deadline. However, filing taxes can be a pretty daunting task for some, which is why the CRA offers a free service for Canadians who qualify."Doing your taxes each year can feel like a big job, but you don't have to do it alone!" reads a statement from the CRA.How can you file your taxes for free in Canada?Non-profits and organizations organize free tax clinics through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.In 2024, volunteers submitted 980,000 tax returns and helped over 857,000 people. Combined, their efforts resulted in Canadians receiving $2.3 billion in benefits and credit payments.And it's not just for filing taxes this year — volunteers can even help people with their taxes going back 10 years.Are you eligible?To get free tax help, you'll...

Economics

24 h. ago Arash Madani let go by Rogers Sportsnet: ‘What a thrilling ride’

The reporter worked at the broadcaster for 16 years

Sport

24 h. ago Scandale en ski : deux champions olympiques suspendus dans une tricherie de la Norvège

Huit membres de l’équipe norvégienne de saut à ski, dont deux champions olympiques, suspendus pour avoir altéré les combinaisons

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24 h. ago Scandale en ski: deux champions olympiques suspendus après une tricherie de la Norvège

Huit membres de l’équipe norvégienne de saut à ski, dont deux champions olympiques, suspendus pour avoir altéré les combinaisons.

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24 h. ago Canadians’ travel appetite still healthy, but desire to visit U.S. fading: Transat

MONTREAL — The head of Transat A.T. Inc. says Canadians’ appetite for travel remains unsated even as pocketbook worries grow amid a trade war with the United States. Travellers continue to book transatlantic flights with the tour company, said CEO Annick Guerard, though she acknowledged demand for American destinations dropped sharply over the past few […]

Science

24 h. ago The best places in Canada to see the northern lights peak in 2025

Aurora activity is expected to reach its highest level in over a decade and these spots offer a front-row seat

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25 h. ago What Doug Ford and Mark Carney ate during meeting at Toronto diner

Recently re-elected Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney made headlines on Wednesday when they came together for their first face-to-face meeting, ahead of Ford's trip to Washington D.C. to discuss the ongoing trade issues with Trump's administration. The breakfast meeting, which was hosted at Wally's Grill in Etobicoke (located at 123 Rexdale Blvd.), allowed the two politicians to align their strategies on how best to approach U.S. President Donald Trump's stance on tariffs and free trade. Owner of Wally's Grill, George Gianakopoulos, told blogTO that "everyone had a positive experience" when the two politicians popped by for some breakfast yesterday morning. "We were thrilled to host Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney's breakfast meeting today. All the customers wanted to take photos with them and they obliged," Gianakopoulos said. "The two enjoyed their breakfast and Mr. Carney...

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25 h. ago ClickHouse Acquires HyperDX to Accelerate the Future of Observability

SAN FRANCISCO — ClickHouse, the company behind the world’s fastest analytical database, today announced the acquisition of HyperDX, an open-source observability platform built on ClickHouse. This strategic acquisition reinforces ClickHouse’s commitment to delivering the fastest, most cost-effective, and scalable solutions to developers and enterprises worldwide; including observability. The acquisition combines ClickHouse’s unmatched performance and scalability […]

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27 h. ago Tools, electronics, sports equipment from U.S. hit with Canadian counter tariffs

OTTAWA — If you’re looking for a new set of golf clubs for the upcoming season, they may be 25% more expensive due to Canada’s counter tariffs against the U.S. steel and aluminum surcharge. Matching 25% tariffs on $29.8 billion worth of American goods took effect just after midnight in response to the latest levies […]

Sport

30 h. ago Flying in a trade war: Why some feel ‘betrayed,’ others look at moving to Canada

At the Halifax Stanfield International Airport, the tariff trade war between Canada and the U.S. is leaving flyers who travel between the two countries feeling very uneasy.

Economics

43 h. ago U.S. clarifies new April registration rules, including for some Canadians

The U.S. has released its rules that will require various foreign nationals, including some Canadians, to register with the government, and they take effect April 11.

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43 h. ago City council candidate who lost by 5 votes thrilled to get fill

St. Thomas city council has a new member – and he's been appointed to replace the departed politician who beat him by a mere five votes in the 2022 civic election.

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44 h. ago The one factor key to how the Toronto Raptors schedule travel on NBA road trips

The Toronto Raptors, like most NBA franchises, have always had a habit of having a strong attention to detail.Second-year coach Darko Rajakovic lines up well with that phenomenon, having garnered a reputation for his meticulous development plans for each and every player.Recently, the Raptors skipper joined the X&Os Chat podcast in his native Serbian, where he dove into many topics, including his journey into the NBA and how he deals with coaching young players.But perhaps the most interesting insight involved Rajakovic explaining how he prioritizes sleep when the team goes on road trips, including working with the team staff to ensure their travel schedule is as smooth as possible."Sleep is the cheapest and the best medication not only for professional athletes, but for every person. When you sleep well, you are in a better mood. It regulates body chemistry and proper nutrition throughout the day… you don't change your patterns," Rajakovic said on the show."Tru...

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