9 h. ago Blue Jays making it count as win over M’s moves them four games over .500 for first time since 2023

It was during a mid-March conversation in the heart of the grind portion of spring training that Blue Jays manager John Schneider articulated what he expected from his team in 2025. “What we’ve been stressing is that it’s nine against one,” Schneider said that day in Dunedin, Fla. “So what is your role on a […]

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12 h. ago Tropical drinks by pool? Not so fast, says senator who visited Abrego Garcia in El Salvador

There was the pool furniture in the background. There were the tropical drinks, which looked to be margaritas garnished with cherries. And then there were the deported prisoner and the American senator, sitting and chatting. That senator, Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, accused El Salvador’s government on Friday of aiming to paint the picture of […]

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12 h. ago Italian court upholds life sentence for parents of Pakistani woman killed by her family

ROME — An Italian appeals court Friday upheld life sentences for a Pakistani couple convicted of murdering their 18-year-old daughter in a so-called honour killing after she refused an arranged marriage. The case shocked many Italians and became a symbol of the brutal mistreatment of immigrant women who rebel against inflexible family rules. The appeals […]

Events

14 h. ago Star sprinter Andre De Grasse looking forward to seeing AFC Toronto opener

TORONTO — Andre De Grasse will be watching with pride when AFC Toronto takes the field for the first time Saturday at BMO Field. The star sprinter, part of the Northern Super League team’s ownership group, is flying in from Florida where he has been training to take in the match against Montreal Roses FC […]

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15 h. ago Toronto FC’s search for its first win of season continues on Saturday

The hunt for Toronto FC’s first win of the season continues Saturday at Real Salt Lake with coach Robin Fraser hoping his team finally gets rewarded for its recent improved play. “When the season starts — I think I feel this way every season I’ve ever coached — you can’t wait to get the first […]

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17 h. ago HUGHES: Canadian Paediatric Society’s journal follows gender ideology and ignores the science

Canada’s pediatric gender clinics are overwhelmed with long waiting lists, so a team of researchers published a paper offering a solution: Get pediatricians comfortable socially and medically transitioning children and adolescents. The paper, published in the Canadian Paediatric Society’s journal, is highly ideological and ignores all of the recent international developments that call the practice […]

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20 h. ago Three tourists among 4 killed after Italian cable car crashes to the ground near Naples

ROME — Three tourists were among four people who were killed when a cable car crashed south of Naples, an Italian official said Friday. A British woman and an Israeli woman were among the three foreign victims identified since the accident on Thursday, said Marco De Rosa, the spokesperson for the mayor of Vico Equense. […]

Events

22 h. ago Italian race team Prema wants to take on American IndyCar racing

Americans won the first two Indy 500s in US-made cars. Then, in 1913, French driver Jules Goux took first in a Peugeot. As if to hammer home the European victory, during the hot race conditions he used champagne to rinse out his mouth. Plenty of foreign drivers have since had success in IndyCar racing, including […]

Transport

23 h. ago Insurance Claims Go Green: Industry Launches North American Green Council on Earth Day

Industry leaders are coming together to collaborate on climate solutions in the insurance claims supply chain. Clean Claims, Complete Care, EcoClaim, Federated Insurance, First Onsite Property Restoration, Humber Polytechnic, Northbridge Insurance, Pro-Claim Group, PuroClean, Specialty Program Group Canada, and others are joining a new Council to target climate action in an area of business that […]

Economics

25 h. ago ‘For our physical safety’: Why some Americans are looking for asylum in Canada

A couple from Maine say they're considering moving to Canada because of American policies on LGBTQ2 and transgender rights.

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30 h. ago Food festival with eats from over 40 countries coming to Toronto

Food festival season is right around the corner for Toronto, bringing with it the much-anticipated return of a slew of annual favourites, including the always-electric Pan American Food and Music Festival.Returning to the city's food festival circuit for its 13th year, Toronto's Pan American Food and Music Festival (or PanamFest, as it's also known) is a huge celebration of cuisines and cultures spanning the Americas, from Canada to Chile.I can't think of a better city to play host to a festival that celebrates diversity and multiculturalism than Toronto, and no better location to serve as its backdrop than Nathan Phillips Square, illuminated by the glow of the Toronto sign.The weekend-long festival is set to feature a host of restaurants and chefs from across the city and beyond, churning out dishes and snacks from 41 different countries in North, Central and South America.Whether you're in the mood for poutine, plantain or Pão de Queijo, there&...

Culture

30 h. ago Meet the Surrey personal trainer who just won Canada's Ultimate Challenge

Keenan Wong and Team Red come out the victors for Season 3 of CBC TV's obstacle course competition show

Transport

32 h. ago John Ivison: A debate Liberals can call a success, but not much else

The impact on the broader election race was a nothingburger: there simply were no flashpoints that would justify anyone shifting their vote

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35 h. ago Close races in Alberta ridings could mean strong voter turnout in advance polls: expert

While many Canadians may be looking forward to spending time with family this long weekend, they'll also have an early chance to cast a ballot in the upcoming federal election.

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36 h. ago 'It's a 3 point race!': Political word reacts to 2025 Canadian leadership debate

Front runners Pierre Poilieve and Mark Carney of the Liberals face off in the 2025 federal leadership debate tonight, with commentators having plenty to say. Here are some of the highlights, with comments added as the debate goes along: Former CTV National News journalist Alan Fryer @alanfryermedia I really wish Blanchet and Singh weren’t on […]

Politics

37 h. ago How many locals will see the World Cup in Vancouver? A lottery will decide

Fans hoping to see Team Canada play in the World Cup in Vancouver will have to get lucky and win a chance to buy tickets to the matchup through a lottery.

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39 h. ago PWHL expected to announce Vancouver expansion team next week

A source confirmed earlier this week that the Professional Women's Hockey League would soon be announcing a Vancouver team, likely to play at the Pacific Coliseum.

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39 h. ago Nova Scotia has cancelled U.S. supplier agreements and contracts worth $130,600

Nova Scotia says it has cancelled contracts with two American companies and has not renewed agreements with another nine U.S. suppliers in response to the trade war.

Economics

40 h. ago American applications to Canadian universities jump as shadow of Trump crackdown spreads over U.S. colleges

Since application deadlines were shortly after the presidential inauguration the full picture of U.S interest may take time to show

Society

40 h. ago Who is Tristan Jass? A look at the social media star and newest Vancouver Bandit

Vancouver's pro basketball team has inked a deal with hoops influencer Tristan Jass — and it's no marketing move. He can play.

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