4 d. ago Toronto Blue Jays playoff hero Ernie Clement receives massive honour from his hometown

Toronto Blue Jays fans across the country won't be forgetting about Ernie Clement's recent playoff heroics anytime soon.The 29-year-old became a household name after his postseason performance, one in which he hit a pristine .411 with a home run and nine RBI through 18 games. His 30 hits set a postseason MLB record, and were one of the biggest reasons as to why the Blue Jays were just one win shy of capturing the World Series. His superb showing won't just be remembered by Canadians for years to come.Clement's hometown of Monroe County, N.Y. recognized the Blue Jays infielder this past weekend while he was attending an event with the MiLB's Rochester Red Wings. On top of being given a key to the city, Clement learned that his town had proclaimed Nov. 29, 2025 as "Ernie Clement Day.""Ernie, we are incredibly proud of you, and you represented your hometown so well on the world stage,” Monroe County executive Adam Bello said....

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7 d. ago Here's what experts predict will happen to Ontario's housing market in 2026

It's been another flop of a year for Canadian real estate, with once-frantic markets like Toronto now slowed nearly to a halt.The present recession, higher post-COVID interest rates, and more active listings than ever from people desperate to liquidate led to pitiful sales numbers and sinking price points over most of 2024, which worsened drastically in 2025.But, looking ahead, is there any hope for recovery for developers and homeowners? Or, will things plummet even further, presenting an opportunity for first-time buyers to get into the market for far less than they would have had to pay in years past — even this year?As we approach December, experts are releasing their predictions for the sector in the coming months, including RE/MAX, which just dropped its 2026 Canadian Housing Market Outlook.According to the firm, which is, of course, one of the biggest names in the industry, the average Canadian home will indeed ...

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1 week ago Rob Feenie, The Lunch Lady among Oakridge Time Out Market food highlights

New Vancouver shopping centre will have an expansive food market featuring some buzzy chefs, restaurants

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1 week ago Iconic 1800s Toronto Victorian house just hit the market for first time in 40 years

If you've ever wandered down Shaw Street on a sunny afternoon and wondered who gets to live in that stately brick Victorian right across from Toronto's Trinity Bellwoods Park… well, this might be your moment to become that person.After more than 40 years with the same owner, 232 Shaw St., a bona fide 1870s showstopper and easily one of the neighbourhood's most recognizable homes, has officially hit the market.And with a recent price drop from $3,199,000 to $2,675,000, this crown jewel of Trinity Bellwoods just became a little more within reach… relatively speaking, of course. This is still Toronto, after all.The side of 232 Shaw St. Sitting proudly at the corner of Shaw and Halton, the home's exterior looks like it was peeled straight from a Victorian novel.The foyer. The current owner has restored it top to bottom over the decades, preserving all the character you hope an 1870 build would have.Exposed brick and plenty of o...

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2 w. ago Homes are selling like hotcakes again in these parts of the GTA

Toronto area real estate has had a harrowing go over the last year-plus, with sales sinking to lows not seen in decades as values likewise fall, pushing developers to go as far as cancelling major complexes due to lack of interest.But amid all of the tumult, which likely has many people wondering if they made a mistake by chasing the dream of homeownership in the region, there are still some outliers that manage to resist the overall negative trend.The townhome segment is one that's seen glimmers of hope in 2025 — in contrast to condos, which are virtually in a death spiral — while certain geographical pockets have proven a bit more immune to the volatility than others.Along with the change in average price point and sales activity over time, one very good indication of how well parts of the market are faring is how long properties are sitting up for sale before they change hand...

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2 w. ago ‘Cream’ of Hudson’s Bay art collection to be auctioned off today

TORONTO — Art lovers, historians and those wistful about the fall of Canada’s oldest company are expected in Toronto today, where the most valuable pieces in Hudson’s Bay’s art collection will hit the auction block. Heffel Fine Art Auction House will host a live sale in the tony Yorkville neighbourhood this afternoon to find new […]

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2 w. ago A look at the 27 items from Hudson’s Bay hitting the auction block today

Twenty-seven pieces of Hudson’s Bay history are due to hit the auction block today. Heffel Fine Art Auction House will sell the paintings in a live auction in Toronto. Here’s what’s up for sale: “Tracking on the Athabasca,” Walter Joseph Phillips, 1934 (estimate: $15,000 to $25,000) “Hudson’s Bay Company York Boats at Norway House,” Walter […]

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2 w. ago Charming Toronto home built in the 1880s is surprisingly priced at just $800K

Maybe it's because I just binge-watched Trading Up with Mandy Rennehan the second it dropped on Netflix, but I full-on gasped when I saw this Toronto home.Tucked along one of Weston's prettiest, most character-soaked streets, 49 Queens Dr. is a bona fide 19th-century gem that just hit the market for under $800,000.Now, yes — that's still about eight times what you'd pay for something similar in Yarmouth, N.S., but for Toronto? This is about as close to a real estate miracle as it gets.The living room with tall ceilings and a big bay window. Because let's be honest: finding a freehold house in Toronto with a yard, history, and genuine potential — priced lower than most downtown condos — is basically like winning the housing lottery.The front porch. Built in 1888, this gingerbread-like Victorian has watched Toronto transform from a sleepy rail town into a sprawling megacity, and it still stands proudly with all the old-world ch...

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2 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays a favourite to land the biggest free agent star on market

It's shaping up to be another offseason where the Toronto Blue Jays are going to be linked to all sorts of talent on the free-agent market.Unlike past years, however, they now boast a recent run to the World Series to sell free agents on. It should, at the very least, garner them some respect when it comes to trying to lure in the best talent available.This year, the biggest name on the open market is Kyle Tucker. The 28-year-old four-time All-Star is expected to get pursued by plenty of teams this offseason. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Blue Jays are considered the favourites to land him."The Blue Jays, coming off their first World Series berth in more than three decades, have no plans to slow down," Passan wrote on Tuesday. "They are considered the favourite by other executives to land Tucker."In what was considered a down year, Tucker still managed a .266 average with 22 home runs and 73 RBI in 136 games. Adding his left-hand bat to the li...

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2 w. ago Gorgeous Toronto heritage house dating back to 1870s just hit the market for over $2M

The historic Toronto enclave of Cabbagetown is home to a stunning collection of stately Victorian architecture, tree-lined streets, and a sense of neighbourhood that's hard to find in the city core.And if you've ever been on the Cabbagetown Tour of Heritage Homes, you might already be familiar with 313 Sumach St. — a beautifully-preserved Bay-and-Gable Victorian home that serves as one of the key stops on the tour.Built in the 1870s, this rare three-storey stunner has been meticulously renovated to offer all the comforts of modern living while keeping its incredible street presence intact.The living room and front entrance. Think soaring ceilings, elegant finishes, and hardwood floors that flow through a main living space designed for both entertaining and everyday life.The kitchen. The custom kitchen is decked out with premium appliances.The backyard. French doors at the back of the kitchen open onto the landscaped bac...

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