98 m. ago Toronto's legendary ice cream shop is officially open for the season

As the chill of winter slowly, but surely fades away, Toronto is gearing up for warmer and brighter days ahead, and one sign of the approaching summer is the return of Tom's Dairy Freeze.Located at 630 The Queensway, the iconic ice cream shop has been serving up delicious soft-serve ice cream, old-fashioned sundaes, milkshakes, and banana splits since 1969.After a seasonal break from December 1 to March 13, Tom's Dairy Freeze has officially reopened for the 2025 season as of March 14.Tom's Dairy Freeze is officially open for the season as of Friday. Photo: Jack Landau.On any given day in the summer, you can expect to see a long line stretching down the block from the shop, as those craving a sweet treat wait patiently to have their ice cream cones adorned with colourful dips and fun toppings.As of Friday, March 14, Tom's is open daily from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., and if you're serious about your ice cream, make sure to arrive a little early — after all, we've b...

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2 h. ago Des ministres du G7 croyaient que Trump blaguait au sujet de la souveraineté du Canada, dit Joly

La chef de la diplomatie canadienne confirme que le G7 appuie la proposition américaine de cessez-le-feu en Ukraine.

Politics

2 h. ago Alison Simpson: Canada’s hidden internal trade walls need to come down to improve the economy

Every year Canada fails to act on internal trade reform is another year businesses remain shackled by restrictions

Economics

3 h. ago Apple TV messes with Sportsnet’s season opening Blue Jays coverage

DUNEDIN, Fla. — It has been one of the ongoing stories of the Blue Jays off-season — the need for a team coming off a last-place 2024 campaign to get off to a quick start. Maybe starting at home for the first time in three seasons will help in that regard, but the fans passionate […]

Sport

3 h. ago Jason Sudeikis confirms ‘Ted Lasso’ coming back for Season 4

Jason Sudeikis’ mustache is making a comeback. “Ted Lasso,” the dramedy about a fiercely optimistic American soccer coach in London, is set to return for a fourth season, Apple TV+ announced Friday. The streamer did not say when the new episodes would become available or where they are in the production process. In a statement, […]

Economics

4 h. ago 6 spring fashion MVPs: Add these style staples to your wardrobe this season

Freshen up your spring wardrobe with these six style MVPs (including a few from Canadian brands!)

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4 h. ago Wall Street Goes All In on Great Crypto Comeback Fueled by Trump

It was only three years ago that a dispute between an infamous crypto billionaire and a titan of the financial establishment became the center of attention at an annual event known as the Davos of the derivatives market.

Technology

5 h. ago Bell Canada sneakily starts hiding that it limits video quality over mobile data

Bell has been capping the quality of video streaming over its mobile network for a while now, and this was written in small print whenever you looked at mobile plans online. However, the company no longer discloses this on its new redesigned plan page.Bell confirmed in an email statement that it removed the information from the plan page, but it still caps streaming quality.Before the redesign, some plans were listed as limited to SD streaming (480p) or HD streaming (1080p). Customers could purchase a $5/mo add-on to get HD streaming. This cap only applies to video streamed over Bell's network and not video streamed elsewhere, like over a home internet connection.Left: A screenshot of Bell’s old website showing the HD streaming cap. Right: A screenshot of the same plan from Bell’s refreshed website.The quality cap means that if you're watching video content, such as what you'd find on YouTube or Netflix, over mobile data, your video quality could be limited to 480p.It's ...

Culture

5 h. ago People come together to celebrate Arash Madani after firing from Sportsnet

Despite an ongoing friendly rivalry while competing for largely the same audience, Sportsnet and TSN workers came together on Thursday to send their best to one of their colleagues.Employees of both networks sent their well wishes to Arash Madani after he was let go by Sportsnet after 16 years with the network.Madani announced the news Thursday in an emotional social media post."It's not lost on me that a first-generation Canadian from Truro, N.S., was able to live out his dream. Maybe what meant most over the years were the number of Maritimers and those of Middle Eastern descent who would stop to tell me they appreciated how I represented them when they'd see me on air. The biggest lessons I've learned here: You never know the impact you can have on those around you," Madani wrote.Sportsnet's Jamie Campbell, who worked with Madani frequently on Toronto Blue Jays broadcasts, was one of the first to post a tribute to his departing colleague."Unparalleled in his craft and a top-...

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5 h. ago David Staples: No carbon tax, no worries, Guilbeault says, as Liberals have 100 anti

"That gives us three times more emissions reduction (than the consumer carbon tax), so make sure big polluters do their fair share when it comes to reducing emissions."

Economics

16 h. ago ‘The temperature has come down’: Doug Ford says he’s optimistic after trade meeting in Washington

The outcome appeared largely to be an agreement to have officials from both countries speak again next week

Economics

17 h. ago Critique du film «Novocaïne»: Jack Quaid convaincant en «badass» improbable

Une comédie d’action dans laquelle Jack Quaid se transforme en héros sanguinaire.

Culture

17 h. ago Ontario surcharge on energy sent to U.S. still suspended after ‘productive’ meeting

Premier Doug Ford's team confirmed Thursday afternoon the short-lived energy surcharge would not be reintroduced after a sitdown with United States Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick.

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18 h. ago Les Roses de Montréal et la Super Ligue du Nord pourraient profiter des lubies de Donald Trump

La directrice sportive des Roses de Montréal confirme que des joueuses s'intéressent de plus en plus au nouveau circuit professionnel du Canada.

Sport

18 h. ago Sceptres add Kjellbin for defensive depth at PWHL trade deadline

A rather quiet PHWL trade deadline saw only one deal completed. The Toronto Sceptres bolstered their defensive corps by adding Anna Kjellbin from the Montreal Victoire in exchange for forward Kaitlin Willoughby. Kjellbin is a Swedish national team defender who was drafted in the sixth round last season by the Victoire. She had been averaging […]

Events

19 h. ago Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard announces new solo album, Vancouver concert

Finn Wolfhard's solo album Happy Birthday comes out June 6 and he's bringing the Objection! Tour to the Rickshaw Theatre on June 13, 7 p.m.

Culture

20 h. ago Walmart Canada moves to stop machete sales in the wake of new Manitoba law

WINNIPEG — Walmart Canada says it will stop selling long-bladed weapons across Canada, both in-store and online. The move comes after Manitoba passed a law last year to ban in-store sales of machetes and other long-bladed items to minors. Justice Minister Matt Wiebe wrote to some of the big online retail outlets like Walmart and […]

Culture

20 h. ago Province files statement of defence in lawsuit from former CEO

The court filing comes after Athana Mentzelopulos released a statement challenging comments made by the premier and health minister

Events

20 h. ago Un policier de la Sûreté du Québec destitué pour agression sexuelle

Le Tribunal d’arbitrage confirme la décision de son comité de discipline.

Events

21 h. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Other provinces should follow Alberta on charter schools

It’s high time for Alberta’s charter school revolution to come to the rest of Canada. Parents in every province deserve choice and value for their money when it comes to educating the next generation. It’s simply not fair to try to force parents to keep their kids in failing government-run schools. It’s also unfair to […]

Society