8 h. ago 'Totally happy with that one': Calgary para triathlete Stefan Daniel earns first victory of season

The Montreal victory is a relief for Stefan Daniel, who was front-running during the Paralympics last year when he crashed out on his bike.

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8 h. ago He isn't bionic, but this Edmonton Oiler may still become The Six

The best thing that could happen for the Edmonton Oilers this season would be for their home-grown goaltender to develop into a true, consistent, reliable “1-A”. If the Oilers can rebuild him, make him better than he was. Better, stronger, faster… Would Stuart Skinner then become the Oilers Six-Million Dollar Man? That and more in […]

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10 h. ago That time a lone rogue 'demon' cow caused mayhem in Toronto streets

From narrowly escaping fate as an expressway to being home to an iconic location of a beloved fast-food chain, Toronto's Spadina Avenue is rife with fascinating history.But one of its quirkiest and wildest moments was when a loose cow, possessed by what some at the time called "some strange demon," went on a rampage through this busy street.A cow on Spadina may seem weird, but in the early days of Toronto, there were a number of pet cow owners in the city — and some of the results of that were utterly chaotic.Toronto's cattle crackdownIn the 1830s, as the incorporation of Toronto was being solidified, the city was doing all it could to regulate domestic animals.In fact, one of the first nuisance by-laws, enacted in May 1834, helped regulate domestic animals — with stipulations like "no swine shall be permitted to run or be at large in any of the streets or any of the sidewalks of this city."But there are reports that residents didn't find ...

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15 h. ago Blue Jays’ bottom of the order comes up big in comeback win over Giants

From top to bottom, the Blue Jays’ lineup has generally been good as evidenced by the club’s excellent record and first-place standing in the AL East. The team’s big boys tend to reside in the top of the order, but this season, if anything, has shown that even the alleged unknowns are more than capable […]

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16 h. ago How Redblacks' receiver Geno Lewis can offset impact of Tiger

For the Ottawa Redblacks to enter their bye week with a much-needed victory in a game on which their season might hinge, they have to prevent the CFL’s top receiver from beating them for the second time in eight days. And they have to do it with a second starting cornerback gone from their injury-depleted […]

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18 h. ago Is Mexican Coke really better than the U.S. version? We put it to the test

This week, President Donald Trump delivered an out-of-the-blue announcement: He had spoken with Coca-Cola executives, he said, and they had agreed to start making Coke in the United States with cane sugar, instead of with high-fructose corn syrup. There was much to unpack in this declaration – for starters, whether Coca-Cola was actually on board […]

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22 h. ago Gaza civil defence says Israeli attacks kill 26 near two aid centres

GAZA CITY — Gaza’s civil defence agency on Saturday said Israeli gunfire killed 26 people and wounded more than 100 near two aid centres, in the latest deaths of Palestinians seeking food. Deaths of people waiting for handouts in huge crowds near food points in Gaza have become a regular occurrence, with the territory’s authorities […]

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22 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Toronto cop injured after driver strikes police vehicle

A Toronto Police officer was injured while investigating a suspected stolen vehicle in the downtown core late Friday night. Police said on social media platform X that the officer received an Automated Licence Plate Recognition alert for a stolen vehicle at Bathurst and College Sts. at 10:25 p.m. Cops said the suspect vehicle, a white […]

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25 h. ago Last: Riesling – the white for all seasons and all foods (almost)

When I started my career in the wine biz, over 30 years ago now, riesling was the one grape that had eluded me. It was like bebop jazz, I knew it existed, but that didn’t mean I had to like it. I eventually came to love both, sometimes together, and now I regard riesling as […]

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26 h. ago It's time to change the conversation about the economy and climate change

Another devastating forest fire season is upon us and the eastern U.S. has been sizzling under a record-breaking heat dome. We can no longer ignore that climate change is the cause. Our climate is warming due to rising atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, and Canadian families are now regularly paying the price: displacement, rising insurance costs, […]

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32 h. ago 5 Takeaways as Calgary Stampeders crush Winnipeg Blue Bombers again, become Grey Cup front

In dominating the Blue Bombers for the second time in three weeks, the now-5-1 Stampeders leave no doubt that they're for real this season.

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34 h. ago Fare With A Flair: Margarita punch makes refreshing summer sipper

It's nice to have something a bit different for an adult drink this time of year.

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37 h. ago Will injuries to Yimi Garcia, Anthony Santander impact Blue Jays trade strategy?

First game back from the all-star break and the first order of business for Blue Jays manager John Schneider involved an injury update to the many players felled by various setbacks. It was a laundry list topped off by high-leverage reliever Yimi Garcia and slugger Anthony Santander, whose first season in Toronto is heading toward […]

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41 h. ago Toronto’s average temperature rising fastest among Major League Baseball cities

Toronto's average temperature has gone up 3 degrees Celsius when the Blue Jays are in season.

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41 h. ago Federal officials say wildfire forecast shows high risk of more fires in August

OTTAWA — The 2025 wildfire season is already one of the worst on record for Canada and there is a high risk that more fires will break out in August, federal officials said on Friday. More than 5.5 million hectares of land have burned so far this year, more than double the 10-year average for […]

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42 h. ago Nova Scotia firefighting crew to help battle Saskatchewan wildfires

Nova Scotia is sending a team of firefighters to help with out-of-control wildfires in Saskatchewan for the second time this wildfire season.

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43 h. ago Have the Canucks created enough cap space to sign free agent Jack Roslovic?

Vancouver's Dakota Joshua trade was clearly to move out money and they've been linked to Roslovic, a 22-goal man last season with Carolina

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43 h. ago 2025 wildfire season one of the worst on record, and it’s not over yet: government

The Government of Canada has released a report outlining the technical details about this year's wildfire season, include the damage done, and projections through September.

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46 h. ago CHARLEBOIS: Why depopulation is the food industry’s silent crisis

The industry must pivot from selling calories to delivering nutrition, quality and personalized value.

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47 h. ago It's going to be an absolute nightmare getting around Toronto this weekend

July is in full swing, which means Toronto is in for a true summer weekend packed with festivals, fast cars, and lots of food, but before you get swept up in the excitement, it's best to brace yourself for the fact that getting around the city over the next couple of days is going to be an absolute nightmare. Whether you're heading down to catch the Honda Indy, exploring local art on Bloor, or hunting down savoury street food in Little India, expect major road closures, packed transit, and plenty of diversions. Here's everything you need to know regarding road and transit closures in Toronto this weekend. Honda IndyPerhaps the largest event you need to be aware of this weekend is the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto. If you live anywhere near Exhibition Place, you've likely already heard the roar of engines ahead of the event, and the motorsports festival is coming back in full force this weekend. Road closures began Wednesday, July 16, at noon,...

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