29 h. ago George Springer's iconic ALCS Toronto Blue Jays home run ball is now up for sale

Another iconic piece of Toronto Blue Jays history is up for sale.The ball from George Springer's incredible home run in Game 7 of the ALCS versus the Seattle Mariners is available for auction.Springer's home run allowed the Blue Jays to come from behind and knock off the Seattle Mariners. By doing so, the Jays were able to advance to the World Series for the first time since 1993.George Springer just hit one of the biggest home runs in #BlueJays history.Rogers Centre is shaking. pic.twitter.com/3RitrE86AU— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) October 21, 2025 To no surprise, given that it's one of the biggest hits in Blue Jays history, getting this ball won't come for a low price. In fact, the starting bid, which will remain up for auction until Saturday, Dec. 13, is set at US$10,000. "Presented is the Official Major League Rob Manfred Jr. baseball hit by Springer that would eventually send the Blue Jays to the World Series. Against starter-acting-r...

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32 h. ago Toronto mayor weighs raising tax on home sales over $3M as budget season begins

Chow's office said this week she was targeting an incremental increase to her so-called luxury homes tax to try and raise $152 million for city hall's coffers.

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54 h. ago Toys 'R' Us closing dozens of stores across Canada including multiple in Toronto

Toys "R" Us Canada, which was once a dominant force in the country's retail landscape before online giants like Amazon took over, is shrinking at a rapid pace, with at least 38 stores to permanently close by early next year, and a further 12 locations up for sale.In Toronto, it appears as though the closures are all happening at once. In early November, liquidation signs started popping up at the Toys "R" Us at Dufferin Mall, followed by "store closing" banners at the entrance. The location is expected to shut its doors shortly after the holiday season in January, joining a list of stores that are set to disappear by early next year.The chain retailer, which was once the world's largest toy store, has struggled under massive debt over the past few years, as other massive companies, including Amazon and Walmart, have reshaped the industry. The retailer's U.S. parent company officially filed for bankruptcy in 2017, although its ...

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57 h. ago Toronto home sales fall 15.8% as buyers wait out economic uncertainty

The average selling price for the month came in at $1,039,458

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62 h. ago Greater Toronto home sales fall in November as prices, new listings decline: board

Toronto's real estate board says activity, new listings and average selling prices were down last month as potential homebuyers stayed on the sidelines.

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68 h. ago Toronto mansion just hit the market under power of sale for almost $23M

The Bridle Path never disappoints when it comes to Toronto real-estate drama, and the saga at 45 Park Lane Circ. is the latest episode.After first hitting the market in 2024 for $29.8 million, then dropping to $25 million in 2025, the ultra-modern estate has now re-emerged under power of sale for $22,800,000 — a steep and sudden tumble in one of Canada's most exclusive neighbourhoods.And if the address sounds familiar, it should.The view from the front entrance.Back in 2021, this mansion on the same iconic street as Drake's palace-like compound made headlines when it sold for $13 million.The open-concept living and kitchen area. The new owners spent the next few years transforming it into a California-inspired architectural statement — only for the property to now be taken over by the lender.A sitting room with a fireplace. "Luxury properties can face power of sale (or foreclosure) when their owners, even billionaires, default on loans du...

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7 d. ago Check out this Toronto Black Friday Sale to shop for all your friends in one go

If holiday shopping has you stressing out about what to get your loved ones, ASUS just dropped a Black Friday lineup that solves the problem in one go.With major savings of up to 50 percent off laptops, desktops, and accessories, you can match every person on your list with a device they’ll actually use — and love. All deals are live now at the ASUS Store and participating retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart, Costco, London Drugs, Canada Computers, Memory Express, and more. Here’s your personality-based gift guide so you can shop like a pro and finish your list in one go.The busy studentThe ASUS Zenbook A14 is the perfect gift for that friend juggling lectures, assignments, and endless study sessions.It’s ultralight — under 1 kg — with a stunning 14-inch OLED display, a powerful Snapdragon X chip, and up to 32 hours of battery life that can last through class, homework, and whatever comes after.Originally $1,399 ...

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9 d. ago Here's where you can buy a home in the GTA for the cheapest right now

After years of being ridiculously overinflated, the once-runaway Toronto real estate market has completely stalled, with prices, sales figures and new home completions tumbling to record lows that one wouldn't have thought possible just a few years ago.Though it's all a very bad sign for the economy, for those who are brave enough to wade into home ownership amid such tumult — and who are okay with the risk that things could continue to spiral lower — there are deals to be had.According to the most recent data from local real estate firm Wahi, there are some locales in and around Toronto where buyers can now even nab a place of their own for less than $500,000, on average, which is a fantastic price for a starter home or investment.Topping the list for these inexpensive communities is the Queen Street Corridor in Brampton, which is up-and-coming with numerous new condo developments. The median sold price for a unit along th...

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1 week ago Historic Toronto Blue Jays home run ball from World Series up for sale

A piece of Toronto Blue Jays history is now up for sale.The ball from Addison Barger’s pinch-hit grand slam in Game 1 of the 2025 World Series is now up for auction, after one Blue Jays fan opted to part ways with it.The ball was caught by Georgetown native Austin Jenkins, who was attending the game with family and friends.Barger’s bat connected with a ball that laser-beamed pretty much right directly at Jenkins’ seat, who emerged from the chaos of the moment triumphantly lifting the ball over his head. “The emotions of the moment still haven’t cooled down. It was and is the highest adrenaline rush I’ll ever feel in my life,” Jenkins had told Offside two days after the home run. Toronto entered the sixth inning tied 2-2 with the Los Angeles Dodgers in Canada’s first World Series game since 1993.Amazingly, the 11-4 victory was actually Toronto’s only home win in an epic seven-game series, with the Blue Jays falling in seven g...

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2 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays could lose multiple prospects to other teams soon

A few Toronto Blue Jays prospects might end up finding out the cruel realities of Major League Baseball in the coming months.This week, each of the 30 MLB teams had to sift through a Nov. 18 deadline to finalize which players will be on their 40-man roster for next season, or otherwise risk losing them to another club for the price of US$100,000.Each December, any player not listed on the 40-man roster that has been in the major league system for five years or longer (if signed before age 18) or four years or longer (if signed at 19 or older) is eligible to be scooped up for free in what's known as the Rule 5 draft, in reference to the MLB's rulebook.The draft order is done in reverse of the MLB standings, meaning Toronto will be near the bottom of the list and unlikely to have too much talent to add. Last year, 25 players were selected in the draft, with the Blue Jays picking up reliever Angel Bastardo.After being picked, any player drafted must be then placed on their...

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2 w. ago A look at the 27 items from Hudson’s Bay hitting the auction block today

Twenty-seven pieces of Hudson’s Bay history are due to hit the auction block today. Heffel Fine Art Auction House will sell the paintings in a live auction in Toronto. Here’s what’s up for sale: “Tracking on the Athabasca,” Walter Joseph Phillips, 1934 (estimate: $15,000 to $25,000) “Hudson’s Bay Company York Boats at Norway House,” Walter […]

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3 w. ago This $600K Toronto house is basically a parking spot with a mystery shack on top

Toronto's parking situation is almost as ridiculous as it's housing market. There are parking spots in the downtown core selling for over $100,000. But if you really want a parking spot that also comes with a bedroom, look no further than 587 Craven Rd. The front porch. This detached bungalow in Leslieville has been sitting on the market for months, and it's back with a major price drop. The backyard. 587 Craven Rd. is listed at just $599,000, down from its original $899,000 asking price. The garage with bungalow. The listing boasts a "rare detached raised bungalow with garage and parking," which is technically true... but when a house has more parking spaces than bedrooms or bathrooms, it's more garage than liveable home.I guess you could think of it as an upgrade from sleeping in your car — by, like, one floor.Missing window frames could be a sign of what awaits on the i...

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3 w. ago SHEIN Canada Unveils the Biggest Sale of the Year with Early Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals

Big Savings, Big Hauls, and The Biggest Sale Now through to December 1 TORONTO, Nov. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The wait is over! The SHEIN Black Friday Warm-Up Sale is officially live, giving Canadian shoppers a head start on this year’s biggest shopping event. Starting now through December 1, Canadians can shop across fashion, […]

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4 w. ago There are only 6 GTA neighbourhoods where homes still sell above asking price

The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market is totally in the dumps right now, but as home prices tumble across the region and the supply of properties for sale increases far beyond projections, there are still a few places where sellers are raking in figures above asking price.New October data from real estate firm Wahi offers a glimpse behind the curtain at the remaining pockets of the GTA where buyers can still command bidding wars, fetching prices over asking. But they certainly aren't in abundance, with just six remaining neighbourhoods out of almost 300 in the entire region where homes are selling for more than the list price — accounting for just two per cent of the entire GTA.Underbidding only increased last month, with a noticeable month-over-month spike from September. The 2 per cent of neighbourhoods with overbids in October is a sharp decline from the 8 per cent recorded in September 2025.WahiWahi Economist Ryan McLaughlin notes that analysts had seen si...

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4 w. ago Toronto housing market is dying and here's how much average prices have dropped

Home sales and prices in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) continue to plummet to historic lows. These trends continued through October 2025, casting further doubt on the future of the region's turbulent housing market.The latest data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) highlights continued market challenges affecting homeowners and sellers, while the ever-falling cost of a home in the region offers a ray of hope for would-be homebuyers who have been priced out of the market throughout the last decade of runaway land values.TRREB's Oct. 2025 data reveals that home sales have once again declined year-over-year in the region, with 6,138 home sales representing a 9.5 per cent drop over the same period in 2024.The City of Toronto registered 155 fewer home sales year-over-year, while 905-region sales declined by 491 homes. Overall, GTA home sales declined by 646 units in October 2025 from the 6,784 units sold during the same period last year.Figures were also down mo...

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