1 hour ago SIMMONS SAYS: Blue Jays’ LaMacchia hit a home run with Clancy

When the Blue Jays hired scout Al LaMacchia, one year before the team played its very first game, they didn’t realize what a bonus it was that he happened to live in San Antonio, Texas. And it was during the expansion draft of 1976 that LaMacchia highly recommended a 20-year-old Texas League pitcher with a […]

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9 h. ago Cruises in Muskoka offer breathtaking views of Ontario's cottage country

Cruises in Muskoka offer a chance to take in blue open waters, sprawling landscapes and fresh air — all just part of Ontario's natural charm.There's something about escaping the hustle and bustle of city life while cruising gently on the water, soaking in all that summer has to offer. Whether you want to spend a full day on the boat or just a few hours, you can find a great time waiting for you on any of these Muskoka cruises. So hop aboard, because sparkling shorelines and sunny afternoons could be on your horizon. Island Queen Cruise Did you know Georgian Bay is dotted with 30,000 islands? On this three-hour, non-stop cruise, you can explore part of the world's largest freshwater archipelago.Choose from two unique routes and get up close to some remote outer islands through a captain's eye view.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by 30,...

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9 h. ago Baranyai: FIFA's World Cup silence tragic missed opportunity

Canadians will have serious bragging rights next summer when we co-host the FIFA World Cup with Mexico and the U.S.

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11 h. ago Roughriders 33, Lions 27: Saskatchewan offence strikes early and often to thump B.C.

Any hope of a late Lions comeback was quashed with just under three minutes on the game clock when Nathan Rourke's long bomb was intercepted by Marcus Sayles.

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14 h. ago Family adopts a shelter dog — then learns he’s the father of their late dog

Jillian Reiff and her husband had an ongoing debate about their new rescue dog, Ziggy. Ziggy’s appearance and personality are similar to those of their late dog, Rufus, who died a few days before they brought Ziggy home in early April. Reiff thought Ziggy was the same breed mix as Rufus – rat terrier Chihuahua […]

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15 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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19 h. ago REVIEW: ‘Smurfs’ get surreal, which might be lost on the kids

The biggest surprise about the new “Smurfs” movie was the smattering of applause that bubbled forth in the darkness of a recent, kid-friendly preview screening as the credits began to roll. But the animated film – a complicated portal-hopping adventure set in the (groan) multiverse that also incorporates a smattering of live action, mostly scenery […]

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25 h. ago Learning tools and games to keep your kids engaged this summer

Avoid that dreaded summer slide with these engaging learning activities and games. 

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33 h. ago Winnipeg Blue Bombers suffer 2nd straight lopsided loss to Calgary Stampeders

The Stampeders dominated the Bombers for the second straight game with 24 second half points in a 41-20 victory.

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33 h. ago Toronto's weed fair is back next month but last year's drama lingers

Toronto's KIND Summer Fair is returning to the city from August 12 to 13, 2025 — but not everyone is lighting up with excitement.While the annual cannabis celebration promises "immersive brand experiences," live music, and networking opportunities, many Toronto weed lovers haven't forgotten how last year's fair left a bad taste in their mouths — and not the kind that edibles are supposed to deliver.For a festival that claims to be Canada's leading cannabis event, 2024's winter edition left many attendees feeling burnt out, ripped off, and ignored. "If I wanted to be in a mosh pit, I would've went to a metal concert like I did earlier in the month, not at a cannabis event," said one frustrated attendee after last year’s fair."They need to issue some sort of statement and, if they don't, it says a LOT." Complaints ranged from overcrowding and poor organization to bad vibes from st...

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33 h. ago Daytime rave in Toronto promises to have you home in bed by 10 p.m.

If you're 30+ and the thought of a 2 a.m. last call makes your knees ache and your head spin, this new Toronto party is calling your name.Bed By 10, the ultimate dance floor revival for grown-ups, is throwing a massive daytime club bash in the city on Saturday, August 23, and yes, you'll be home in time to order takeout and be under the covers before the sun sets.Taking over Noir at Rebel (11 Polson St.) from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., this high-energy party blends the nostalgia of your glory days with the practicality of adult bedtime. Isn't that what you need for the perfect night (or should I say, day?) out?What to expectDJs spinning the best of the '80s, '90s, and early 2000s — think bangers from Destiny's Child to Daft Punk, along with confetti blasts, CO2 cannons, and full-scale visuals you'd expect to take you back to your nightclub heyday.And all this while the sun's still shining bright outside! Which means full-on summer vib...

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33 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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33 h. ago RTC: la mise sur pause du chantier du centre Newton coûte 2 M$ de plus

Déjà, 94 millions $ avaient été engagés dans le projet qui a été stoppé subitement en avril dernier par le gouvernement de la CAQ.

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36 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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37 h. ago Fixes needed or this could be Vancouver’s last Celebration of Light, producer warns

Soaring costs and the loss of public and private funding have pushed Vancouver’s beloved summer tradition — and other major city events — to the brink.

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38 h. ago Jasper points to ‘mischaracterization’ of wildfire report after Alberta premier calls for apology

OTTAWA — The top administrator in Jasper, Alta., downplayed claims Friday that a report his town commissioned into last summer’s devastating wildfire was about blaming the province for making things worse, after the premier called on the town to apologize. Jasper Chief Administrative Officer Bill Given told the National Post that the initial media coverage […]

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38 h. ago Vortex Energy Corp. Announces Extension of Marketing Program

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vortex Energy Corp. (CSE: VRTX) (OTC: VTECF) (FSE: AA3) (“Vortex” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce, further to its news release on May 30, 2025, that it has further extended its engagement of MCS Market Communication Service GmbH (“MCS”) (address: Rheinpromenade 13, 0789 Monheim am […]

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39 h. ago Women’s U18 national football championship kicks off Sunday at Shouldice Park

The annual U18 Women’s Tackle National Championship is making its official debut in Alberta, starting Sunday. The games on July 20, 23 and 26 will be held at Hellard Field in Shouldice Park, and will feature the top under-18 female teams across Canada. Football Alberta executive director Tim Enger said this will be the fourth […]

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40 h. ago Kids use Lemonade Day to whet their appetite for branding and selling

Lemonade Day gives children aged five to 13 a chance to show off their entrepreneurship skills

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40 h. ago Raptors top seed for NBA Summer League playoffs thanks to prized rookie

Collin Murray-Boyles has been one of the best players in Las Vegas.

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