29 m. ago Mulitple Canadian cities holding rallies to mark anniversary of the Ukraine invasion

Rallies spanning across the country in cities including Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver will be held today.

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8 h. ago Friends turn business started as 12 years olds into Toronto store adored by celebrities

One of Toronto's most sought-after designer vintage stores has become a staple for everyone from Travis Scott to Scottie Barnes in recent years — and it all started when its founders were 12 years old.You may not recognize 20 Maud, the collaborative space owned and operated by Alex Maxamenco and Christian Ferguson, from passing it on the street — it runs out of an expansive basement unit on Maud Street tucked in between Adelaide and Richmond — but, if you've got your finger on the pulse of fashion in Toronto, you've almost certainly heard about it.At just 20 and 21 years old, Christian, who boast over 200,000 Instagram followers on his brand, Archive Threads' Instagram page, and Alex, with over 50,000, have the foundations of an empire on their hands.20 Maud's retail space is practically overflowing with designer pieces.Their retail space, which opened in April 2024, is brimming with rare, unique and droolworthy archival designer threads; everything ...

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8 h. ago That time Varsity Stadium was home to the best concerts in Toronto

Varsity Stadium, located at 299 Bloor St. W. is primarily known for serving as the home of the University of Toronto's Varsity Blues athletic teams, however, its legacy as a venue extends beyond just sports. The stadium actually boasts a rich musical past and has hosted some of the most unforgettable concerts in the city's history.One of — if not the —most iconic moments in Varsity Stadium's history happened on Sept. 13, 1969, with the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival. The festival, which came to be remembered as one of the most important moments in rock history, attracted thousands of fans eager to watch their favourite artists perform.The 12-hour festival was organized by local promoters John Brower and Kenny Walker, who originally conceived the event as a celebration of 1950s rock and roll.The one-day festival featured a star-studded lineup, including The Doors, Bo Diddley, Chicago Transit Authority (now Chicago), Alice Cooper, Chuck Berry, and Little ...

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8 h. ago Grandma chic Toronto mansion of your dreams is on sale for $18 million

You'd be forgiven if you mistook 241 Strathallan Wood for a Regency period film set, because it certainly could be one. This sprawling estate in Lytton Park has more than 20,000 square feet of living space and it is giving old money, grandma chic and Bridgerton set vibes all at once. It's simply iconic. The property is actually four separate lots that were combined for the purpose of this estate, giving 241 Strathallan Wood an impressive 307-foot frontage. The living room. You'd never guess that it's such a large property given that you can barely see the mansion from the street through all of the mature trees on the lot.The foyer. The home was clearly built for someone who likes their privacy, as blogTO got zero tea when we reached out.Views into the solarium. On the main floor of the house, you have all the typical principal rooms. The dining room. They're all decorated in a classical European style that makes the entire ...

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8 h. ago Pioneering Toronto music festival returns for 25th year this week

Toronto's very own Wavelength Winter Fest returns this weekend for three nights straight of live performances some of the most innovative up-and-comers on the indie scene alongside immersive interiors.I may be biased, but Toronto's indie music scene — and, more broadly, Canada's, — is home to some of the most unique and impressive artists around today, which is why the city's already-bountiful selection of collectives, venues and event series' that support them are so significant.Wavelength, a collective founded in 2000 on the premise of uplifting indie music acts across Canada, has been a major player on that scene for the past quarter century; and they're not slowing down any time soon.From Feb. 27 to March 1, Wavelength Winter Fest, one of Wavelength's annual marquee music events, returns to their haunt at St. Anne's Parish Hall for not only three nights of live music from hidden gems and up-and-comers alike, but a celebration of 25 years of the organization."Jus...

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8 h. ago TAKEAWAYS: On Alex Steeves, Anthony Stolarz and Maple Leafs scoring depth in win over Canes

The Maple Leafs didn’t pile up the style points on Saturday night. When the final horn sounded against the Carolina Hurricanes at Scotiabank Arena, though, what mattered most were the two points that the Leafs received for a 6-3 victory. Our takeaways from the win, which moved the Leafs — still with three games in […]

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9 h. ago Bernardeschi penalty helps Toronto FC rally for draw in MLS season opener

WASHINGTON — Federico Bernardeschi’s 70th-minute penalty lifted Toronto FC into a 2-2 draw with D.C. United in their Major League Soccer season opener Saturday night. Referee Sergii Boiko pointed to the penalty spot after former Toronto midfielder Brandon Servania clashed with Richie Laryea going after the ball. The contact was slight but Laryea, no stranger […]

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9 h. ago Maple Leafs pile it on early, hold off Hurricanes for victory

The Maple Leafs weren’t out of their depth on Saturday night. In their first game after the 4 Nations Face-Off break, the Leafs took advantage of a disorganized Carolina Hurricanes team and beat the visitors 6-3 at Scotiabank Arena. The Hurricanes scored all three of their goals in the final eight minutes of the third, […]

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11 h. ago LEAFS NOTES: Scotiabank crowd gets into the boos for U.S. anthem

Scotiabank Arena was a little late flocking to the boo-bird nest, but made itself heard when the Star-Spangled Banner started up Saturday’s 6-3 Toronto win. The Maple Leafs had not played at home since Jan. 29, before Donald Trump ratcheted up the trade war and his rhetoric about the 51st state. However, after the Bell […]

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13 h. ago Toronto traffic jam forces Hurricanes to walk to Maple Leafs game

For the second time this season, Toronto traffic forced an NHL team to walk to Scotiabank Arena instead of taking a bus from the hotel. The Carolina Hurricanes shared a short clip to social media Saturday afternoon showing players walking toward the Skywalk path near the CN Tower in downtown Toronto to get to the […]

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18 h. ago Blue Jays to wear City Connect uniforms on Friday night home games this season

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will wear their City Connect alternate uniforms on 13 occasions during the 2025 season, the team said Saturday. The uniform, first introduced last May, will be worn on Friday night home games, the Blue Jays announced as part of their promotion and event plans for the team’s 81-game home […]

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19 h. ago Berube makes first goalie rotation decision as schedule heats up

Well, Craig Berube certainly had enough time to think about his goalie rotation for this weekend’s back-to-back.  After a break in the NHL schedule of almost two weeks to accommodate the 4 Nations Face-Off, the Maple Leafs coach chose Anthony Stolarz to face the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, and Joseph Woll to play Sunday in […]

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19 h. ago DROP THE HAMMER: Three GTA men busted, four more sought in drug and break

Three GTA men face charges and four others are sought as cops drop the hammer on a crew of alleged drug traffickers thought to be responsible for a string of break-ins. Toronto Police say the investigation – dubbed Project Sledgehammer – also led to the seizure of about 5.5 kilograms of methamphetamine and heroin, with […]

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25 h. ago GAME DAY: Rust will be a factor as Leafs and ‘Canes get back to work

Hurricanes (33-19-11) at Maple Leafs (33-20-2) WHEN: Saturday, 7 p.m. TV: Sportsnet RADIO: TSN 1050 ODDS Toronto +105, Carolina –125 THE BUZZ It might take a few minutes for the teams to re-adjust after the majority missed a couple of weeks during the 4 Nations Face-Off break, to get the beach sand out of their […]

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26 h. ago Raptors takeaways: Without Poeltl wins quite hard to come by

Toronto dropped to 5-38 without its starting centre the last two seasons.

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32 h. ago Bar that's been a local landmark celebrating 30 years in Toronto

Toronto bar Pegasus on Church recently marked 30 years in the Church-Wellesley Village, evolving from its humble beginnings as a billiards lounge in 1995 into a community hub today that emphasizes unique programming and provides a welcoming space for the LGBTQ community. Pegasus originally got its start as Pegasus Billiard Lounge just north of its current location. Founded by Robert Knight and Michael Dorman, the bar moved to its present address on Church Street after four successful years, which allowed for expansion and more programming.Christopher Hudspeth, who joined the company in the fall of 2005 as a bartender, officially took over the bar’s ownership in 2013 and currently serves as the president and general manager of Pegasus.Despite its successes, the bar's journey to 30 years was not without its hurdles. During the pandemic, Hudspeth served as the chair of the Church-Wellesley Village BIA and worked diligently to press the local government on wage...

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32 h. ago That time Knowlton Nash was the most famous news anchor in Canada

Knowlton Nash, a name synonymous with Canadian journalism, dedicated his life to shaping the world of news broadcasting. For a decade, he stood at the helm of CBC Television's flagship news program, The National, and gained a place in the hearts of many Canadians from coast to coast.His steady voice, warm demeanour, and signature oversized glasses earned him a reputation as a trusted figure in Canadian journalism, and his career, which spanned multiple decades, was marked by groundbreaking moments and high-stakes stories.Born Cyril Knowlton Nash in Toronto on Nov. 18, 1927, he was named after his father. At the age of five, Nash decided that he preferred to be known as Knowlton. At just eight years old, Nash sold his first newspaper and began producing his own newssheet.His fascination with news continued to grow, and by the age of 10, he had already released multiple editions of his own weekly newspaper, which he sold for less than a nickel.Nash took his first professional step int...

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34 h. ago Two passengers file lawsuits after Delta plane crash in Toronto

Two people who were on a plane that crash landed at Toronto’s Pearson airport on Monday are suing Delta Air Lines and its subsidiary Endeavor Air. The lawsuits were filed separately in U.S. District Court in Georgia and Minnesota and allege negligence. One complaint alleges Marthinus Lourens of Texas was drenched with jet fuel as […]

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35 h. ago LEAFS NOTES: ‘Canes are back exactly five years since EBUG David Ayres

When the schedule first came out, you couldn’t blame the Maple Leafs for thinking someone at NHL headquarters was up to mischief. Buried in the busy post-4 Nations Face-Off slate Saturday is a visit by the Hurricanes, exactly five years to the day that Zamboni driver David Ayres was tossed into the Carolina crease and against all odds, […]

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35 h. ago Maple Leafs counting on their Four Nations stars to get boost from best

Craig Berube was feeling pretty good about how Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews fared in the 4 Nations Face-Off final, not just because their strong play bodes well for the Maple Leafs in the coming weeks. The coach had a fatter wallet, as did a few of the Canadians in the dressing room, collecting bets […]

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