36 m. ago Were you planning to fly Air Canada? What you need to know about the strike

Air Canada flights are cancelled after thousands of flight attendants began a strike early Saturday morning. The company says the work stoppage means all Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights would be cancelled amid the work stoppage. Around 130,000 customers will be affected each day that the strike continues. For summer travellers worried about […]

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13 h. ago Toronto Argonauts, B.C. Lions to play home games on the road during World Cup

The CFL will make way for the FIFA World Cup next summer. Both the Toronto Argonauts and B.C. Lions will play home games away from their respective venues during the World Cup, which will be held from June 11 to July 19 with contests in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Vancouver and Toronto will […]

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13 h. ago FACT FOCUS: No, taxpayers will not receive new stimulus checks this summer

Don’t splurge just yet. Rumors spread online Friday that the U.S. government will soon be issuing stimulus checks to taxpayers in certain income brackets. But Congress has not passed legislation to authorize such payments, and, according to the IRS, no new stimulus checks will be distributed in the coming weeks. Here’s a closer look at […]

Economics

13 h. ago Spirit Halloween already opening stores in Ontario in the middle of summer

It might only be mid-August, but it seems Halloween fanatics in Ontario are already gearing up for the spooky season. Although the autumn holiday is still 77 days away, American retailer Spirit Halloween has prematurely begun opening stores across the province, which, depending on where you fall on the Halloween-loving spectrum, could be considered either exciting or early to a fault. As expected, the early rollout already sparked elation (and an equal amount of confusion), with costume planning apparently well underway for a large portion of shoppers.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Spirit Halloween (@spirithalloween)As of Aug. 15, locations now open include Spirit Halloween on King Street and in North York, Erin Mills, Bramalea City, Stoney Creek, Upper James, and Niagara Falls.More stores are expected to open later this month in areas like St Clair A...

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13 h. ago Have you done nothing all summer? Then you’re doing it right

By August, summer has hit its stride. Patios are packed, festivals are in full swing, and if we have strong social bonds, our calendars overflow with invitations. The season vibrates with possibility. But what if, between saying yes to every barbecue and cramming in one more weekend adventure, we tapped into summer’s most underrated gift: […]

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20 h. ago Best Ninja products to buy for all your 2025 summer festivities

These Ninja appliances bring pro-level performance right to your kitchen counter.

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34 h. ago ‘Reprehensible’ drunken brawl at Florida lake leads to crackdown by sheriff’s office

A Florida sheriff is blasting “reprehensible” behaviour at a local lake that ended with eight people arrested. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced the arrests during a Tuesday news conference that noted stunned families trying to enjoy their summer are instead witnessing everything from drunken brawls to public sex at Lake Winterset, the Miami Herald […]

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35 h. ago As Alberta continues experiencing hailstorms, insurance bureau calls for measures to prevent damage

Alberta has been experiencing at least one hailstorm every summer for the past two decades, and the damage totals $11 billion — however, more than half of that comes from the past five years

Economics

37 h. ago Ontario farm is hosting a music festival in a giant sunflower field this month

Mark your calendars, Toronto! Campbell's Cross Farm is hosting a music festival later this month, and it's happening in their massive sunflower field in Inglewood, Ontario. The Sunflower Garden Party will take place amidst hundreds of sunflowers, and is being billed as "Toronto's first alcohol-free music festival." It's a blend of natural beauty and the recently popularized trend of daytime partying without the hangover. What to expectImagine it: endless Instagram-worthy rows of blooms, feel-good DJ sets and other musical acts, and late summer vibes, all wrapped into a one-of-a-kind, 12-hour event that's organized with an eco-conscious mindset.Sunflower Garden organizers also promise a curated "botanical bar" of sober sips to complement inspiring wellness activities and activations, along with a vendor market, art displays and food options.So far, they've dropped a lineup of ...

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38 h. ago Edmonton events: Creed comes to Rogers Place, Dragon Boat Festival returns, Wild Mushroom Expo, and Bleak Party

Creed: Swinging some big nostalgia for the end of the 20th century (and the nightmare-sequel Woodstock apparently) with their Return of the Summer of ’99 Tour, the My Own Prisoners are at the big rink Tuesday night. While avidly exploring religious themes with spirited aplomb, let’s repeat once more that the Florida-born, post-grunge Creed is […]

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40 h. ago ‘Quite the summer’: Snow Lake slowly getting back up and running amid evacuations

There's no timeline yet for residents to come home, but Snow Lake, Man., has been making a slow return after encroaching wildfires forced the town to evacuate in early July.

Events

41 h. ago CNE 2025 Opening Day is this week and here's a sneak preview of what to expect

CNE 2025 Opening Day has almost finally arrived, and while yes, it tragically signals that summer in Toronto is coming to an end, it also means that the city is about to embark on 18 days of non-stop fun at our most quintessential event of the year.And, blogTO got a sneak peek at what this year's edition holds.For the uninitiated, a standard day at the iconic Canadian National Exhibition starts with an arrival at the Princes' Gates, a stalwart Toronto landmark, before instantly being engulfed by the most joyful sensory overload you've ever experienced.Flanked by food trucks, craft beer stands, vendor tents and more, you'll make your way deeper into the throngs of excited attendees and the heart of the grounds, the colourful Sky Ride and Ferris wheel towering up ahead.You'll board legendary rides that locals have looked forward to returning to each summer for decade...

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42 h. ago From Counting Crows to Leon Bridges: Here's how the PNE chooses it summer concert series headliners

PNE creative director Patrick Roberge says entertainment has to reflect the fair's audience. PLUS: Read our top 5 concert picks.

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43 h. ago What to stream before summer ends: ‘The Studio,’ ‘Severance,’ ‘MobLand’ and more

Looking for something to binge this August? While we take some time off for the rest of this month, we’re bringing you a list of shows and movies that we’ve loved watching this year and where you can find them. The Studio Seth Rogen plays a newly-minted head of a movie studio who has to […]

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60 h. ago No need to panic, but West Nile threat very real, Manitoba health expert says

Health experts say a confirmed case of West Nile Virus is connected to someone who travelled outside of Manitoba, but that doesn't mean there won't be homegrown cases this summer.

Science

61 h. ago Struggling with the heat? It’s not just you as summer days above 30 C spike

Amid ongoing heat waves, cities like Toronto, Montreal and Halifax have seen more days above 30 C than normal, some far surpassing their 2024 numbers.

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2 d. ago Europe Finally Embraces Air Conditioning as Heat Waves Hit Hard

As Europe sweats through another summer of record-high temperatures, much of the continent is undergoing a rapid and often tense transformation.

Economics

3 d. ago Former Toronto Maple Leafs manager opens up about some of the team's past dramas

It turns out that Kyle Dubas still has plenty of things to say about the Toronto Maple Leafs.The former Leafs general manager was a guest on an episode of the Cam and Strick podcast with NHL insider Andy Strickland and former NHLer Cam Janssen released on Tuesday.One of the key talking points of the interview was former Leafs star Mitch Marner, who left the organization in a sign-and-trade deal with the Vegas Golden Knights earlier this summer.Dubas was asked if he thinks that Marner will benefit from a fresh start on a new team."I think that's the easy narrative, perhaps. Awesome person, wonderful player, just started his own family. I hope it works out well for everybody. I hope that it can galvanize the team, and I hope that Mitch plays well in Vegas," Dubas said."I think we'll look back on it [in] a number of years and have a better view of it. But I'll cheer for him and cheer for the rest of those guys [on the Leafs] to f...

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3 d. ago Rainy summer makes for thick rough at 'juicy' Rogers Charity Classic

'The course is still a little moist, but it’s in the best shape it’s ever been, and we’re getting lots of great comments from the golfers,' said Rogers Charity Classic executive director Sean Van Kesteren

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3 d. ago Disaster? Top Oilers prospects almost all trended down or were moved out last year

Fact: Almost all of the Edmonton Oilers’ top prospects trended down or were moved out in the last year. If we look at the Top 20 Oilers prospects — as ranked by the Cult of Hockey panel last summer —  we see that seven of them have been moved out of the organization, eight of […]

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