7 h. ago Is this gamble really the right play right now for the goalie

Hey, if your General Manager is not working hard every day to try and make your team better, he should not be your G.M. But sometimes a bird in the hand in worth two in the bush. Such is the conundrum right now with Edmonton’s goaltending. This is an Oilers club that has been to […]

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15 h. ago Scottie Scheffler makes first comments following stunning admission

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — In his first public comments since a stunning press conference ahead of the Open Championship, the world’s best golfer tried to get the focus back onto his golf game. “This week I’m trying to play good enough to win the golf tournament. I think I’ve made that pretty clear over the […]

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16 h. ago AGCO takes action to remove unapproved gambling machines from Ontario convenience stores

TORONTO, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is continuing its efforts to combat unregulated gambling and protect the public. As part of these efforts, the AGCO took steps this week to revoke the lottery seller registrations of a number of retailers in the GTA that were found to […]

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19 h. ago U.S. tourist’s body found after he was reported missing in Turks and Caicos

So far, police say foul play is not suspected

Society

19 h. ago What are the biggest second half storylines for the Toronto Blue Jays?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Long Ball, Postmedia’s Rob Wong speaks with Toronto Sun Blue Jays writer Rob Longley about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s season to date, if George Springer can keep up his strong play, what manager John Schneider will do when Daulton Varsho and Anthony Santander return from injury and if a swing-off […]

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25 h. ago French town withdraws pop festival funding over Kneecap appearance

Nanterre (France) (AFP) — A town that hosts one of France’s biggest pop festivals announced Wednesday that it was withdrawing its subsidy to the event because controversial Irish rappers Kneecap had been booked to play. British police are investigating Kneecap’s lead singer under a terror offence after he was accused of displaying a Hezbollah flag […]

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42 h. ago Former Toronto Maple Leafs goalie and NHL exec Wayne Thomas dead at 77

Wayne Thomas, the Maple Leaf in net when Darryl Sittler had a record 10 points at the other end and who went on to a long coaching and executive career in the NHL, has died from cancer. The San Jose Sharks, for whom the 77-year-old Thomas worked for nearly the past two decades, confirmed his […]

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45 h. ago International DJ FISHER praises Toronto and says it was one of his favourite shows ever

Australian DJ and music producer FISHER lit up Toronto's Budweiser Stage on Friday, delivering a sweaty but unforgettable night full of energetic rhythms and iconic beat drops for 16,000 fans. Known internationally for smash club hits like "Losing It," "Take It Off," "Atmosphere" and his rework of "World, Hold On," FISHER didn't hold back when it came to showing his admiration for the Toronto crowd. And, there's one thing he's sure of — Toronto knows how to party. "I reckon that show in Toronto on Friday night might be my f***ing top two favourite shows I've ever done, honestly," FISHER said in a video posted to social media after the event. "You Canadians know how to bring the heat, and I keep telling people day in, day out that my favourite place to play at the moment is in Canada." @edmresidence @FISHER said that his possible favorite show is the Toronto show at the Budweiser Amphitheater #edm #edmresidence #toronto #fisher #chrislake...

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47 h. ago Canada’s biggest South Asian festival is back in Ontario and it’s totally free

Get ready, Mississauga: It's back! Celebration Square transforms into a vibrant South Asian extravaganza as the #BollywoodMonster Mashup returns for its annual two-day spectacle on Friday, July  25 (from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.) and Saturday, July  26, 2025 (from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.).Canada's largest Bollywood festival promises a thrilling mix of music, dance, food and culture — all with free admission and parking — right in the heart of the city.There's a treat around every corner, and it all starts with star-studded performances from international Bollywood singers, classical and contemporary dancers, Sufi musicians, Bhangra troupes, Kollywood and Indo-Caribbean acts, and more.And of course, the festival would be incomplete without The #BollywoodMonster Orchestra, who will play electrifying mashups blending Bollywood hits with disco and pop anthems.With over 30 food and beverage vendors, the party turns into a Monster Food Festival, too,...

Culture

62 h. ago B.C. Lions’ offensive line earns CFL weekly honour roll selection

The Lions' offensive line had a grade of 64.6 for its play in B.C.'s dominant 32-14 win over Edmonton

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66 h. ago Hockey’s beloved emergency backup goalies face an uncertain future with new NHL rule

Former Zamboni driver-turned-arena manager David Ayres became an immediate sensation when he pulled on the goaltending gear and took the ice in an NHL game on a Saturday night in Toronto and beat his hometown Maple Leafs. Before that, accountant by day/beer league goalie by night Scott Foster won a game for Chicago. It’s the […]

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69 h. ago Fellow PGA Tour players react to Scottie Scheffler’s shocking comments

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — Two days before play at the Open Championship is set to begin, Scottie Scheffler shocked the golf world at Royal Portrush by saying he doesn’t find the game fulfilling or satisfying, and that victories only offer him a few minutes of euphoria. “I’m not out here to inspire someone to be […]

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69 h. ago World's oldest marathoner who made history in Toronto killed in hit

Fauja Singh, the British-Indian athlete and marathoner, who inspired millions of people with his late-in-life running achievements, has died at the age of 114.Singh, who was widely believed to be the world's oldest marathon runner, was struck and killed in a hit-and-run accident on Monday while crossing a road in his native village near Jalandhar in Punjab, India. Local media reported that Singh sustained severe head injuries in the incident and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. In 2011, Singh became the oldest man to run a full marathon at the age of 100 in Toronto, although this achievement was not officially recognized by Guinness World Records due to a lack of a birth certificate. Singh had a British passport, which listed his birth date as April 1, 1911, while a letter from Indian government officials stated that birth records were not kept in 1911. He began running at the age of 89 and went on to complete nine full marath...

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69 h. ago Expansion WNBA team brings back the original Portland Fire name

Oregon’s WNBA team stepped back in time for its new name, re-introducing the Portland Fire. The WNBA expansion franchise, which begins play next next season along with the Toronto Tempo, announced its name and branding on Tuesday — reviving the moniker of the city’s previous WNBA team that played from 2000 to 2002. “Our feeling […]

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3 d. ago Dating app aims to help Disney singles find their happily ever after

Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Hinge are about to get some competition — particularly for those who are on the hunt while at a Disney theme park. Single Riders, a play on the lines at Disney World for solo guests or those willing to ride alone, wants to connect Disney lovers with fellow fans. […]

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3 d. ago Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama says he’s cleared to return following blood clot

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama expects to play this coming season and has been fully cleared after dealing with deep vein thrombosis in his shoulder for the last few months, he told the French newspaper L’Equipe in remarks published Monday. There was no immediate comment from the Spurs on the report. It has been […]

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3 d. ago Shania Twain on Calgary Flames goalie Dustin Wolf: ‘He’s the cutest!’

Canadian country-music icon Shania Twain approved of Dustin Wolf’s fashion sense at the Calgary Stampede

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3 d. ago Music icon Shania Twain on Calgary Flames goalie Dustin Wolf: ‘He’s the cutest!’

Canadian country music icon Shania Twain approved of Dustin Wolf’s fashion sense at the Calgary Stampede

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3 d. ago Classy FIFA 2026 World Cup Toronto tickets now for sale and prices are astronomical

If you're looking to catch a FIFA World Cup game in Canada, one new avenue to get tickets is officially open.But you might have to budget accordingly.Hospitality tickets — often known as box seats or suite tickets—  went on sale Monday at 10 a.m. for the majority of the matches at the two Canadian venues.Packages are available for non-Canada group stage matches, as well as a pair of round of 32 knockout matches in each city. Nine of the 13 total matches taking place in Canada are now on sale. The packages are run through partner company On Location, which is handling the hospitality packages for the whole tournament.Seven FIFA World Cup games are scheduled for Vancouver and six for Toronto. Vancouver will host matches from June 13 through July 7, while Toronto has matches from June 12 to July 7.Tickets are currently available in Canada (as well as in the United States and Mexico) in five different tiers.Here's what each pricing level of the ...

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3 d. ago Mackenzie Hughes teaches how to get the ball out of links bunkers

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland — There are bunkers and then there are links golf bunkers. North American golfers making their first trip to links land to play golf’s oldest courses will find a great number of differences between the game they know at home and the one they find on this side of the pond. One […]

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