22 h. ago That time rock legend Jimi Hendrix was put on trial in Toronto

Toronto has seen its fair share of music stars roll through Pearson Airport over the decades, but no one has made an entrance quite like rock and roll legend Jimi Hendrix.Landing at Toronto International Airport (now Pearson) ahead of a sold-out 1969 show at Maple Leaf Gardens, Hendrix was stopped by customs for a suspicious substance found in his luggage.What followed was a surreal mix of courtroom drama, fan frenzy, and, despite the arrest, an unforgettable show from the legendary guitar god.The lead-upDetailed in the book Hendrix: Setting the Record Straight by John McDermott, it was on May 3, 1969, when Jimi Hendrix and the Experience came to Toronto from Detroit — where whispers of a drug bust surrounded them.Brushing off the suggestion of drug possession, the "Purple Haze" artist was pulled aside by security who suspected him of having "illicit substances" in his bag.After creating a mobile test lab, it was found that the substances in ...

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31 h. ago New Netflix series starring Severance actor spotted filming around Toronto

A new Netflix series starring a Severance actor will be filming in and around Toronto over the next few months, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled for any possible sightings. Best-selling American author Harlan Coben, known for his renowned mystery novels and thrillers that include Win, The Boy from the Woods, Run Away and the Myron Bolitar series, is officially bringing his hit novel, I Will Find You, to the streaming service. The eight-episode series started production in Toronto on April 21 and will be filming through the summer until August 29, according to the City of Toronto's website.The show's cast includes Sam Worthington (Avatar, Lift) as David Burroughs, who is serving a life sentence for murdering his son.However, when he receives word that his son might be alive, David embarks on a truth-finding mission that "leads him out of prison and into a world of deceit and despair," according to Netflix&#...

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3 d. ago Here's where you can see cherry blossoms in Toronto beyond High Park

It's the most beautiful time of year — cherry blossom season in Toronto. The blossoms are starting to bloom all over the city, and while it's going to be gorgeous, the displays of flowers draw in some massive crowds. People come from all over to see the pink and white blooms at hot spots such as High Park and Trinity Bellwoods.If you're willing to venture off from the usual locations for something a little lesser known, you may be able to skip the large groups, and I'm here to help you find them.Legislative Assembly of OntarioBack in 2005, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, located at 111 Wellesley Street West, was gifted three cherry blossom trees, and they're still there today. Located within Queen's Park, this smaller area still has beautiful views of the blooms.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by U of T Scarborough (UTSC) 🇨🇦 (@utsc)University of Toron...

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4 d. ago Blue Jays give extra rest to starter Kevin Gausman after gruelling 53

Does Blue Jays manager John Schneider regret leaving starter Kevin Gausman in to melt through a club record 53-pitch inning on Sunday in New York? Yes and no. “It’s not ideal at all,” Schneider admitted at the Rogers Centre on Tuesday prior to the first of three against the Boston Red Sox. “If it was […]

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4 d. ago Toronto tiki bar boat tours are about to kick off for summer

It may not be a trip to Hawaii, but it’s close. Palapa Tours is back for another year, launching its floating tiki bar boats on Toronto waters starting on May 3, 2025, and running seven days a week until September.The floating tiki bars have all the makings of a fun day or night out with friends: a fully licensed bar, an epic view of Toronto's skyline, and bumping music.For the 2025 season, there are a few new additions to Palapa Tours' lineup, including themed nights, monthly karaoke nights, and a romantic date night sunset experience."Palapa Tours was created to bring a slice of island life to Toronto," said the Palapa Tours team via a press release. "We're excited to return with even more ways for guests to enjoy the waterfront, unwind with friends, and create a vibe on the water this summer."The 90-minute cruise launches from HTO Park at 315 Queens Quay West and can be booked for one to 12 passengers for $90 per...

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4 d. ago ‘Hostility’ between Mitch Marner, Leafs could see star winger leave Toronto, Bissonnette says

'There’s a little hostility between the Maple Leafs and Marner, based on the fact that they tried to trade him at the deadline.'

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5 d. ago New condo tower unlike any other in Toronto starting to show off wild geometry

A head-turner of a condo tower is quickly taking shape just north of St. Clair subway station, though it's an entirely new shape for the growing skyline in this pocket of midtown Toronto.Slate Asset Management and Globizen Group's One Delisle project is rapidly ascending from its site along Yonge Street, and over the past several months, the 44-storey condo development's standout architecture has grown much more apparent.Designed by renowned Chicago-based architecture firm Studio Gang, the building is primed to stand out from the minimalist corporate boxes that dominate the area. As Gang's first project in Canada, the building aims to create a local landmark, boasting a spire-like form featuring modules that appear to bloom from the tower.Gang has described the project as "tuned to Toronto's climate and lifestyle," highlighting the tower's "distinctive facade [that] comprises a series of eight-story hooded modules, which nest together as t...

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5 d. ago Toronto Maple Leafs' biggest star conspicuously absent from practice ahead of huge game

The Toronto Maple Leafs were without their biggest star at Monday morning's practice.Though the Leafs are officially citing "rest" as the reason for his absence, Auston Matthews raised a few eyebrows by sitting out of the team's skate one day ahead of Tuesday’s Game 5 at Scotiabank Arena.Matthews' absence does at least raise a few preliminary questions about whether he's operating at full health, or perhaps dealing with a lingering issue.Given that the Leafs took Sunday off following a 4-3 overtime loss on Saturday to give the Ottawa Senators their first win of the series, it is a bit curious that Matthews needs a rest day.With NHL teams being notoriously tight-lipped about player health status, particularly in the playoffs, we likely won't get a good answer as to what exactly is going on with Toronto's captain.Matthews has one goal and four assists in four games so far for the Leafs.A year removed from a franchise-record settin...

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6 d. ago Devin Williams loses his job as Yankees closer after just 10 games with New York

NEW YORK — Devin Williams lost his job as Yankees closer after stumbling repeatedly during his first 10 games with New York. Manager Aaron Boone made the announcement before Sunday’s doubleheader against Toronto, two days after the two-time All-Star wasted a ninth-inning lead in a 4-2 loss to the Blue Jays. “He’s still got everything […]

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6 d. ago Stunning Toronto trail cuts through forest that once helped defeat Napoleon

Mast Trail is a beloved hiking trail in Toronto, often visited as a fun weekend getaway. But with over 10,000 years of history in Rouge Park, there's a little more to these trails than one might think.The area is rich in history, being home to many Indigenous cultures and traditions — including the Seneca village Ganatsekwyagon and the route of famous French explorers Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette.But this piece of land was instrumental in taking down one of Europe's most infamous rulers — the self-proclaimed Emperor of France Napoleon Bonaparte.Historical contextAs the foundations for what would become Toronto were just starting to be built, France was being violently torn down. As heads rolled and war spread, Napoleon stood as a crucial part of the French Revolution's victories through Europe and Frances expansion across the continent.By the winter of 1806, having dominated most of Europe, Napoleon set his sights on conquering England — but woul...

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7 d. ago Globe and Mail, Toronto Star lead the way as National Newspaper Awards handed out

MONTREAL — The Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star were the big winners as the National Newspaper Awards were handed out in Montreal on Friday night. The Globe took home nine of the 23 regular awards, in front of the Toronto Star, which took home six. One of the Globe’s awards was shared with […]

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8 d. ago Anthony Stolarz’s strong playoff start stirs Maple Leafs memories for Ken Wregget

'I was 6-foot-1 in the 1980s and considered big. He’s 6-foot-6, but’s he’s moving well and playing great.'

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9 d. ago Is the season starting to slip away from the Toronto Blue Jays?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Long Ball, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Toronto Sun Blue Jays writer Rob Longley about five-game losing streak for the Blue Jays. They discuss if the season is starting to slip away, if this team feels similar to the 2024 roster and what they can do to turn […]

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1 week ago Hudson’s Bay to liquidate remaining stores as hope of finding a buyer fades

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay will start selling off all merchandise on Friday at the six stores previously spared from liquidation, effectively ending the retail empire’s reign and significantly dimming the possibility that the business dating back to 1670 will stay alive. Canada’s oldest company is making the move because “it is unlikely” that it will […]

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1 week ago Huge documentary festival returning to Toronto with over 100 films

Hot Docs is returning to Toronto for its 32nd edition in 2025 with a crucial and thought-provoking lineup starting this week.North America's leading documentary festival runs from April 24 to May 4, with 113 documentaries representing 47 countries in this year's lineup.Documentary enthusiasts will discover 11 diverse programs filled with 35 world, 14 international, and 26 North American premieres. There will also be knowledge sessions, networking opportunities and market programs for industry delegates and filmmakers to check out."I am incredibly excited to be able to share these 113 extraordinary films as part of the 32nd Hot Docs Festival," said Heather Haynes, Hot Docs Director of Programming, in a release. "Both the documentary landscape and the world of film festivals have been faced with new challenges and so much change over the past few years, and despite all of this, our community has found a way to keep moving forward."We're h...

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1 week ago Raptors star RJ Barrett one of the many sports stars appearing at the Toronto Sport Card Expo

WATCH BELOW: Postmedia’s Rob Wong speaks with the president and owner of the Sport Card and Memorabilia Expo, Steve Menzie about the Sport Card Expo at the International Centre in Mississauga April 24-27. They discuss what is new to the show this year, how the tariff situation is affecting the show vendors, what to expect […]

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1 week ago LEAF NOTES: Brady Tkachuk and Senators vow series far from over

If expecting the Ottawa dressing room to be as down as lowest lock on the Rideau Canal after Game 2, it was very high in spirit. Starting with captain Brady Tkachuk, unfazed by the crowd abuse in Toronto, now on the scoreboard himself and full of faith despite their comeback ending in a 3-2 overtime […]

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1 week ago Metallica frontman James Hetfield among stars at Toronto Maple Leafs playoff game

The Toronto Maple Leafs got a bit of hardcore help rooting them on Tuesday night.Taking on the Ottawa Senators in their second home game of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, a trio of celebrities found themselves in the crowd for the Battle of Ontario matchup.Metallica lead vocalist and guitarist James Hetfield was pictured in a box on the evening, and got a loud cheer from the crowd when shown on the Scotiabank Arena jumbotron midway through the second period.Enter Passion 🔵 @Metallica pic.twitter.com/1lFJxBhPEU— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) April 23, 2025Hetfield and his band are performing at the Rogers Centre this week on April 24th and 26th as part of their M72 World Tour.It's an eighty-leg world tour, with forty cities being visited for two dates each. They began the tour in 2023 and are concluding this fall, having already visited Montreal and Edmonton as their two previous Canadian tour stops.But he wasn't the only big name out cheering the team on.When in Toront...

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1 week ago Cherry blossoms in Toronto could start their 2025 bloom this week

Cherry blossoms across Toronto could begin their 2025 bloom within the coming week as warmer temperatures and sunny days finally appear here to stay.After a clunky start to spring, with snowstorms surprising Toronto residents well into March and cold snaps stalling the growth of plant life in the city, the warmer weather appears to truly be here to stay. Finally.For many in the city, that means populating your social calendar with open-air concerts and patio cocktail plans, but it also marks the return of one of Toronto's most spectacular natural sights: the annual cherry blossom bloom at High Park.While it can be tricky to time your trips out just right so that you catch the blossoms in peak form, Toronto's resident cherry blossom expert, Sakura Steve, has his finger on the pulse, keeping sakura enthusiasts informed with comprehensive updates on their development.According to his latest observations, the bloom may just be upon us sooner rather than later.After chi...

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1 week ago Doors Open Toronto returns for 2025 with more than 150 places to explore for free

There's so much to explore in Toronto, and you've been meaning to get out and learn a little more about our city, Doors Open is the time to do so. The initiative opens hundreds of buildings that are usually closed to the public across Ontario and Toronto for an entire weekend, free of charge.In Ontario, Doors Open kicks off in Guelph on April 26, but here in Toronto, the Doors Open weekend runs one month later, starting on May 24 until May 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m."Explore Toronto's architectural, historical, cultural and socially significant buildings for free during the Doors Open weekend. For Doors Open 2025, we will be exploring the many sides of our playful city — for kids of all ages," shares Doors Open Ontario."From sports to music to theatre, Doors Open sites and programming will explore the joyful, irreverent and sometimes serious times of play."For the 2025 rendition, there are 157 sites to explore in Toronto. Some notable buildings yo...

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