21 h. ago Huge festival bringing over 100 music and comedy stars to Toronto next month

Toronto music and comedy fans are in for a treat this spring because a massive festival is coming to town with some huge stars.The 42nd edition of Departure Festival is bringing more than 100 artists from across the city, Canada and the world together from May 6 to 11.Whether you're looking to dance all night to great music or laugh it up with some of the biggest stand-ups in the world, there's a show for you to discover at the 40+ venues across Toronto. And tickets and passes are on sale now."We're showcasing over 100 emerging and established artists across music and comedy, giving Toronto fans plenty to discover," said Pat Murphy, Festival Director."Whether it's the next chart-topping musician or a comedian destined for the big stage, it's a great time to support Canadian talent and catch future stars on their way up." The Departure Festival Music Pass grants you access to over 100 showcase artists, including Toronto's own Jade Hilton, Priyana, Rochester, Charlie Houston, Sea...

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32 h. ago Fundraiser started for Toronto woman killed in boiling volcanic river

Friends and loved ones of a local Toronto woman have organized a fundraiser to help cover costs related to her untimely death.According to a GoFundMe page, Maya Moreno, was on a spiritual journey in the Peruvian Amazon when she "fell into a volcanic river and sustained severe burns over 70 per cent of her body."The page goes on to say that Moreno's tragic accident occurred while on a spiritual healing journey in a sacred spot of the rainforest."On Monday, March 24, while meditating near the extremely hot geothermal river, Maya fainted and tragically fell into the Boiling River, suffering severe burns over 70 per cent of the body," reads the page.The Shanay-timpishka or Boiling River is a large geothermal river,  which has typical temperatures around 27 degrees C, but much higher temperatures have also been recorded, according to online sources. It is known for its healing properties and significant ties to the local culture.Moreno was then treated in Peru un...

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56 h. ago One fatality in Thursday morning apartment fire in Toronto’s Little Italy

One person is dead following a Thursday morning fire at a residence apartment above a commercial business at College St. and Manning Ave. Toronto Police say the blaze started around 10:22 a.m. with Toronto Fire attending. Cops say one person was pronounced dead at the scene, and two other people were taken to the hospital […]

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59 h. ago Canadian and U.S. stock markets fell at the start of trading

TORONTO — Canadian and U.S. stock markets fell at the start of trading, giving up some of the gains made Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump’s partial tariff pullback The S&P/TSX composite index was down 571.79 points at 23,155.24. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 700.78 points at 39,907.67. The S&P […]

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4 d. ago Toronto’s Tailscale Hits $1.5 Billion Valuation With New Funding

Tailscale Inc., a security startup based in Toronto, has raised $160 million from investors — a significant haul for the Canadian company. The deal values the startup at $1.5 billion according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified discussing private information.

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5 d. ago Duke star and potential Raptors draft target could face deportation

Khaman Maluach may face deportation back to his native South Sudan.

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6 d. ago Blue Jays’ George Springer out of lineup, a day after leaving game with lower back spasms

NEW YORK — George Springer was out of the Toronto Blue Jays’ starting lineup at the New York Mets on Sunday, a day after leaving a game because of lower back spasms. Springer said he was undergoing treatment, and the Blue Jays said they did not anticipate the need for any scans. He crashed into […]

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7 d. ago Rookie Ja’Kobe Walter stars, but Raptors fall at home to Pistons

Fellow freshman Jamal Shead added 14 and eight assists to pass Jose Calderon for second on Toronto's rookie season assists list behind Damon Stoudamire.

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9 d. ago Bonds, the Aussie Underwear Made for Down Under, Makes its U.S. Debut

Legendary Australian brand hits the U.S. market with a heavy dose of cheek and dead-serious comfort, featuring Aussie stars Robert Irwin & Tkay Maidza WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Bonds, the iconic Australian underwear brand trusted by Aussies for more than 100 years, is bringing its “Made for Down Under” comfort to the U.S. Known for keeping […]

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1 week ago ‘Means the world’: Tiny home removed from Toronto park after resident given full time housing

After years of experiencing homelessness, a Toronto man is celebrating a fresh start as he moves into permanent housing with the help of Tiny Tiny Homes.

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1 week ago How to avoid needing basement waterproofing before Toronto's spring thaw

The spring days are trickling in and Toronto's starting to warm up — but with the change in seasons comes the annual big thaw.Yup, it's time to say goodbye to all the snow and slush and prep for surging lakes and streams. Unfortunately, the spring thaw also gives way to the very unfortunate scenario of leaking basements. So what's a Toronto resident to do to protect their home's foundation? Cue DryShield Basement Waterproofing and their handy tips and tricks to keep your Toronto basement waterproofed and dry. Here are three ways to prevent a basement leak repair this season.Clear downspouts and guttersClogged downspouts and gutters are the perfect ingredients for a basement leak. DryShield Waterproofing suggests getting down and dirty to clean out those pipes from debris — while directing the water away from your foundation. Whether you use a garden hose, a wet/dry vacuum, or just your hands, making sure these laneways ar...

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1 week ago Starlight Private Global Real Assets Trust Reports Q4 & Year End 2024 Results

TORONTO — Starlight Investments Capital LP (“Starlight Capital”), on behalf of Starlight Private Global Real Assets Trust (the “Trust”), announced today the Trust’s financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024. Q4 2024 & 2024 HIGHLIGHTS Portfolio Investments As at December 31, 2024 (“Q4 2024”), the Trust had an investment of […]

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1 week ago Next major Gardiner Expressway disruption starting soon and will last over a year

Commuters can expect more Gardiner Expressway construction in Toronto starting in April, and it will be 13 months before the lane closures are cleared.The City of Toronto announced on Monday that it will begin the next stage of the Gardiner Expressway Strategic Rehabilitation Plan this month, carrying out "critical repair work" on five bridges along the artery.Construction crews will descend on a stretch of the westbound Gardiner Expressway between Park Lawn Road and Grand Avenue for the repair work starting next week, which will involve lane reductions lasting for approximately 13 months.Starting on Monday, April 7, westbound traffic on the Gardiner will be reduced from four lanes down to three.Work will temporarily pause from May to July 2026 as part of the City's traffic management strategy for the FIFA World Cup, and resume with an expected November 2026 completion date.Funding from the provincial government will cover the replacement of overpasses at Park Lawn Road and Mimico C...

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2 w. ago Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer rocked in first, injured in third in Toronto debut

There have been both bigger moments and better debuts for Max Scherzer, who on Saturday made his first start for the Blue Jays, the seventh big league team for the 41-year-old veteran. What started as a shaky outing in the latest career stop for the wily right hander ended in clear pain for the future […]

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2 w. ago Orioles 9, Blue Jays 5: Max Scherzer rocked in first, injured in third of another disheartening Toronto defeat

As an eight-time all star, three-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series champ, there have been far bigger moments for veteran Max Scherzer. And unfortunately for the Toronto Blue Jays — the seventh team of his big-league career — there have been far better debuts. What started as a shaky outing for the […]

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2 w. ago Here's what beer prices are at Toronto Blue Jays games in 2025

The Toronto Blue Jays kicked off their 2025 season on Thursday, starting off a four-game set against the Baltimore Orioles.The on-field product wasn't exactly what fans in the Rogers Centre were hoping for, with Baltimore coming away with a 12-2 win.But away from the action, Blue Jays fans were able to check out a revamped drink menu that debuted this week, which included several new signature items and new canned beverages.The cheapest beer in the ballpark remains the Dugout Deals option, though prices have been upped slightly from the $5 per beer price when the program started.If you're looking to grab a drink at a Blue Jays game this year, here's what the prices around the stadium were looking like at the team's home opener:12 oz Budweiser/Bud Light, $6.49 (available only at sections 240 and 537)473 ml Budweiser Zero (non-alcoholic), $7.49473 ml Corona Sunbrew (non-alcoholic), $7.49473 ml domestic tall can, $12.991 oz spirit, $13.49473 ml craft tall can beers, $13.79473...

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2 w. ago Starlight Private Global Real Assets Trust Announces 2025 Quarterly Distributions

TORONTO — Starlight Investments Capital LP (“Starlight Capital”), on behalf of Starlight Private Global Real Assets Trust (the “Trust“), announces the 2025 quarterly distributions for the Trust. Unitholders of record will receive “per-unit” distributions as per the below schedule: Starlight Private Global Real Assets Trust – Quarterly Distribution Series A (SLC1103) Dividend Rate Series F […]

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2 w. ago Former Toronto Blue Jays star to finally graduate college 24 years after he started

For most players who end up making it to the Toronto Blue Jays, academics aren't necessarily always the most important thing in their lives.But former star pitcher Ricky Romero, who played for the team from 2009 to 2013, decided that a few extra years at school after his MLB career couldn't hurt.Leaving Cal State Fullerton in 2005 and eventually being drafted by the Blue Jays, the now 40-year-old father of three is in the finishing stages of his sociology degree at his old school."Bummed I won't be there tomorrow with Jays fans watching opening day at the Rogers Centre. My school got in the way!" Romero wrote on X. "But on a positive note, graduation is only a few weeks away!"Originally picked out of high school by the Boston Red Sox in the 37th round, Romero opted to head to college for the first time in hopes of improving his draft stock.Romero was a star in his three seasons of college baseball, eventually getting drafted at sixth overall by Toronto in 2005.On the whole, Romero w...

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2 w. ago Mike Myers stops by broadcast booth at Toronto Maple Leafs game

The Toronto Maple Leafs radio booth got a bit of extra star power for last night's game.Prior to the team's 7-2 win against the Philadelphia Flyers, Canadian actors Dave Foley and Mike Myers joined Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph in the Sportsnet booth for a quick chat and a photo session.Myers made the most of his time in the press box, also getting a chance to play the organ with team musician Jimmy Holmstrom.Very nice to have Mike Myers and Dave Foley stop by the booth before tonight's game.Mike even played the organ with Jimmy Holmstrom!#ElbowsUp #Leafsforever pic.twitter.com/yen1eZYaVF— Mike Ross 🎤🥅🏒 #LeafsForever (@RossyOnTheMic) March 26, 2025In a radio hit today on TSN 1050, Bowen shared his experience with the duo in the booth."Both of them came up with their Leaf jerseys on, which was great," Bowen said.Myers made headlines during a set of return appearances to Saturday Night Live, where he played Elon Musk.More notably, though, he picked up brownie po...

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2 w. ago What's new at the Rogers Centre for the Toronto Blue Jays home opener

The Toronto Blue Jays home opener is just around the corner.Toronto is slated to start their season this Thursday, March 27, at 3:07 p.m. against a longtime rival in Baltimore, with Jose Berrios taking the mound for the Blue Jays while Zach Elfin gets the ball for the Orioles.Sportsnet returns as the team's main broadcaster for the season, but everyone knows that the best way to experience the ballpark is in person.And while the Jays' changes around the stadium might not be as extensive as each of the last two offseasons’ major renovations, you’ll still notice several new features when you visit the Rogers Centre this season.Club 328Club 328 is one of two new clubs opening at the Rogers Centre this season, catering towards season ticket holders and quarter-season packages, with a limited number of single-game tickets pending availability.The name comes from the 328 feet it takes to get from home plate to the right field foul pole. Featuring a card wall of playe...

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