33 m. ago South African church holds mass Easter weddings for 3,000 people

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A Pentecostal church in South Africa celebrated Easter Sunday with mass wedding ceremonies for around 3,000 people, with many of them entering into polygamous marriages. The International Pentecost Holiness Church said mass weddings are part of its Easter festivities and the tradition of polygamy, which is observed in some African cultures, has […]

Culture

71 m. ago Suspicious fire at commercial mall in Hamilton causes $1million in damage

HAMILTON — Hamilton’s fire chief says an early-morning blaze currently considered suspicious has damaged multiple stores at a strip mall in the city. David Cunliffe issued a statement saying crews were called to the fire at the mall on Upper Ottawa St. shortly before 3 a.m. on Easter Sunday. He says the fire began in […]

Events

85 m. ago WARMINGTON: Grapes predicts fast start as LeafsNation gear up for playoffs

After getting a surprise call from The Great One and celebrating release of daughter Cindy's book, Don Cherry says cheering for the Toronto Maple Leafs to go all the way to the finals

Culture

85 m. ago WARMINGTON: Grapes predicts fast start as LeafsNation gears up for playoffs

After getting a surprise call from The Great One and celebrating release of daughter Cindy's book, Don Cherry says cheering for the Toronto Maple Leafs to go all the way to the finals

Culture

1 hour ago Finland prevails in OT to top Czechs and win bronze at the women’s ice hockey world championship

CESKE BUDEJOVICE, Czech Republic (AP) — Finland rallied from three goals down before prevailing in overtime to beat the Czech Republic 4-3 on Sunday and claim the bronze at the women’s ice hockey world championship for the second straight year. Jenniina Nylund scored the winner 4:52 into overtime to complete the Finnish comeback. The Finns […]

Sport

1 hour ago Mark Carney’s office helps get imported Vegemite back on Toronto cafe ‘s shelves

Agency will work with Health Canada, the manufacturer and the importer to find a longer-term plan for Vegemite sales.

Economics

2 h. ago ‘Viva il Papa!’: Crowd rejoices as recovering Pope Francis takes to popemobile on Easter Sunday 

On his way to the basilica, Francis met briefly with U.S. Vice President JD Vance to exchange greetings

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2 h. ago Snowbird crisis: Some Canadians vote with their wheels to leave sunny south, Trump behind

“I find it deplorable, insulting and irresponsible to treat an ally in such a manner, and will remain a proud Canadian who chooses to spend our dollars anywhere but the U.S. in response to that."

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2 h. ago THE LATEST: Poilievre, Singh set for B.C. appearances on second last day of advance polls

Follow the Toronto Sun’s live coverage of Canada’s 45th general election and tariff-related news, with contributions from Brian Lilley, Bryan Passifiume, Lorrie Goldstein and columnists Joe Warmington and Warren Kinsella, as well as contributions from the Sun’s editors and reporters covering the election ahead of the April 28 vote. Plus, you can find all of […]

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3 h. ago Day 3 of advance polls finds Liberals in Ottawa, NDP, Conservatives in BC

OTTAWA — Canadians continue to head to the polls in advance voting today as federal leaders find themselves out West and in the capital. Both NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre remain in British Columbia on Sunday, where they will both make announcements. Liberal Leader Mark Carney is scheduled for an afternoon […]

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3 h. ago What the scouts are saying about the Maple Leafs and Senators series

Maple Leafs in six. That’s how a couple of veteran National Hockey League scouts see the Battle of Ontario ending, with the Leafs taking care of the Ottawa Senators in one less game than is required in the best-of-seven series. Some of the factors in the series that came up in our conversations, with Game […]

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4 h. ago Russia trying to create ‘impression of a ceasefire’ as attacks continue, Zelenskyy says

Zelenskyy said that Russia must fully adhere to the ceasefire conditions and reiterated Ukraine's offer to extend the truce for 30 days, starting midnight Sunday.

Events

5 h. ago SIMMONS SUNDAY: Leafs have to reverse their sorry record in series openers

Game 1 means everything for the Toronto Maple Leafs. They can’t afford to lose to the Ottawa Senators. Not on opening night. They can’t afford to get behind early. They can’t afford to have doubt creep into their playoff consciousness. They can’t afford to jog memories of past failures. There’s too much history here. And […]

Sport

7 h. ago Canada in robot trucking vanguard, with one driverless semi already here

MONTREAL — If it’s daytime, odds are a lone box truck is cruising the streets between Toronto and Brampton, Ont., with no one behind the wheel. Bristling with more than two dozen cameras, radars and “lidar” — a laser-based measurement of distance — the vehicle ferries groceries daily from an automated Loblaw Cos. Ltd. warehouse […]

Transport

7 h. ago Toronto urges residents to cut night lights to save millions of migratory birds

Toronto is dimming its lights to help save migrating birds. Turning off unnecessary lights at night can help prevent fatal window collisions this spring.

Economics

13 h. ago How Arkells' Max Kerman spends his perfect Sunday in Toronto

Arkells frontman, Max Kerman, is a total try-hard. But that's not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it's the entire crux of his new book, 'Try Hard: Creative Work in Progress,' which is dropping in book stores across Canada on April 22.A fixture on the Canadian music scene for the better part of the last two decades, it's safe to say that Max knows a thing or two about making it as a creative, an issue that he tackles through a series of essays and advice in the new book.Standing on the cusp of the book's release, Max finds himself in a particularly triumphant position because, while plenty of people over the years have suggested that he should try his hand at writing a book, it didn't always feel like a real possibility."I never thought I'd have the patience or the willpower to finish a book because so a lot of my life is a short spurt of creative ideas," Max tells me."It's like, I get an idea for melody, I'm going in...

Culture

13 h. ago The history of Queen's Park's chaotic opening day in Ontario

Today, Queen's Park is the nerve centre of Ontario's provincial government and a familiar landmark in Toronto. The impressive Romanesque Revival building, which is made of pink Credit Valley sandstone, has been home to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario since 1893.It also houses the Lieutenant Governor's suite and offices for Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs), but what you might not know is that its opening day was quite a bit…quirky.In 1859, the City leased the area from King's College, and the following year, the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) opened up a park in honour of his mother, Queen Victoria. The park was long considered a location for new parliament buildings, and between 1879 and 1880, their construction was officially authorized by the Ontario Legislature and city council.Queen's Park circa 1893. Photo: Toronto Public Library Archives.Ultimately, the commission was awarded to Richard Waite of Buffalo in 1886, a choice that sparked q...

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15 h. ago Blue Jays’ Jose Berrios takes exception to Seattle Mariners relaying pitching signals

Even though 30 months have elapsed and the rosters have been altered since they met in the 2022 American League wild-card series, there still are bitter feelings between the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners. That was evident in an emotional afternoon at Rogers Centre on Saturday when Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios scolded Seattle […]

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16 h. ago Blue Jays headed for deep trouble if long ball does not come to life

So many close games and one is left to wonder how realistically close the Blue Jays are from being legitimate contenders in a weak American League. Despite a flawed lineup, one that does not feature a traditional bat in the leadoff spot and an unconventional cleanup hitter, the Jays have managed to keep their heads […]

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16 h. ago Les Roses défont l’AFC Toronto pour obtenir leur première victoire

Boychuk n’a mis que 92 secondes avant de marquer le premier but de l’histoire des Roses.

Politics