6 h. ago Here’s how to keep small and large appliances fresh & functional

A home expert's guide to the perfect clean.

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4 d. ago IOC finds Olympic sponsor in China through 2032 to replace Panasonic of Japan

BEIJING (AP) — The International Olympic Committee has found a sponsor in China to replace long-term commercial partner Panasonic from Japan. TCL was signed to an eight-year, four-Olympics deal through 2032 in the sponsor category of home audiovisual equipment and appliances, the IOC said on Thursday. The value in cash and operational services was not […]

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4 d. ago Gradey Dick says he now likes hockey after becoming a Toronto Raptor

Fresh off his first appearance at NBA All-Star Weekend in the Bay Area, Toronto Raptors sophomore Gradey Dick got a stark reminder of where exactly he's calling home these days."[I'm] coming back to a snowstorm, so it’s a little hard," Dick said in an interview on Tuesday night.But while what might be the worst weather he's seen during his two years in the NBA could get him down, Dick got right back to business at Scotiabank Arena early this week, leading a clinic of 25+ kids as part of the Lay–Up Youth Basketball program.Surprising the group of kids before taking them on in one-on-one and a series of drills, Dick relished the opportunity as a 21-year-old to be in a leadership role, whether it's in a clinic or on-court with the Raptors."I don't take it for granted. It's a blessing to have this platform. So yeah, if I can make an impact and be a role model for some of these kids, you know, that’s really the goal in life, is to impact others," Dic...

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4 d. ago GREEN: Carney’s climate plan simply hides the costs to Canadians

Mark Carney, who wants to be your next prime minister, recently released his plan for Canada’s climate policies through 2035. It’s a sprawling plan (climate plans always are) encompassing industrial and manufacturing emissions, vehicle emissions, building emissions, appliance emissions, cross-border emissions, more “green” energy, more “heat pumps” replacing HVAC, more electric vehicle (EV) subsidies, more […]

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5 d. ago Trump puts the spotlight anew on a major Alaska gas project. Will it make a difference?

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Since his election, President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed support for a major natural gas pipeline in Alaska — comments that have drawn fresh attention to a project that’s floundered for years despite support from state leaders. Trump mentioned the pipeline at a news conference with Japan’s prime minister earlier this […]

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5 d. ago Paul Simon, fresh off SNL50 performance, announces 3 Toronto dates at Massey Hall

Paul Simon, who just opened SNL’s 50th anniversary celebrations on Sunday night with a Homeward Bound duet with Sabrina Carpenter, has announced three Massey Hall dates on May 27, and May 29-30. Simon’s A Quiet Celebration Tour is in support of new album Seven Psalms, plus his hits. It was during the recording of Seven […]

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6 d. ago Sutton Strengthens Growth Commitment with Expanded Canadian Leadership & New Franchise Partners

Beatrice Cosentini Appointed Regional Vice President for Western Canada, as Sutton Expands in Surrey and New Westminster, and Establishes New Flagship Location in B.C. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Sutton Group announces a fresh leadership appointment, the creation of a dedicated hub in British Columbia, and new franchise partners in […]

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8 d. ago Canada's largest outdoor adventure show is in Toronto this week

Grab your rock-climbing gear and rally your fellow adrenaline junkies, because Canada's biggest outdoor adventure show is happening in Toronto this week!While, with all the snow the city's gotten over the past week, heading out and spending time in the great outdoors is certainly not for the faint of heart, sunnier days are just around the corner — and that means it's time to start discovering all the ways you can have fun in the fresh air this spring and summer.Where better to do exactly that than at the Outdoor Adventure Show, Canada's biggest expo featuring outdoor activity exhibitors, travel presentations and shopping.Whether scuba, rafting, climbing, camping or anything in between has your heart, you'll find it at the Outdoor Adventure Show, taking place over the course of an entire weekend with over 100 presentations and more than 300 exhibitors.The show is home to 12 different zones, each of which features exhibitors specializing in a particular dest...

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9 d. ago 5 new Italian restaurants in Toronto you need to try at least once

New Italian restaurants in Toronto are serving up your favourite dishes, from antipasto all the way to dolce, and putting their own unique spins on them in the meantime.From fashionable spots serving pasta made fresh in-house daily to lively eateries that pay homage to one of the biggest hubs of Italian culture outside of Italy (New York City, of course!), the city is bubbling over with places where you can load up on parmigiano and carbs.Here are some new Italian restaurants in Toronto you need to check out.

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