7 d. ago Raptors need to make a major trade to pounce on a weak Eastern Conference

While it's true the Raptors have beaten up on bad teams, it's also true this streak is not sustainable unless a major move happens.

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8 d. ago Cadillac Fairview suing U.S. arm of Hudson’s Bay over former Saks Fifth Avenue stores

TORONTO — A major mall owner is suing the U.S. arm of Hudson’s Bay for more than $75 million in losses and damages related to former Saks Fifth Avenue stores in Canada. At the centre of the Ontario Superior Court case are three Cadillac Fairview Corp. properties — Toronto Eaton Centre, Sherway Gardens in Etobicoke, […]

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8 d. ago What's next for Toronto Blue Jays after major move in free agency?

The Toronto Blue Jays landed the first big fish on the free-agent market, signing Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million deal.Though nobody was expecting such a big signing to be announced when it was, GM Ross Atkins had told reporters at his end-of-season media avail that he was hoping to add another starting pitcher, whether it be through free agency or a trade.Cease will now join a formidable starting five that also includes Kevin Gausman, Trey Yesavage, Shane Bieber, and Jose Berrios. That automatically sets up as one of the best starting rotations in all of baseball, if not the very best. Now, management will set their sights on other parts of the roster.It's no secret that the Blue Jays would also like to improve their bullpen. Atkins informed media that Jeff Hoffman, who signed a $33 million deal last offseason, is open to moving out of the closer role. That may not be the worst thing for the Jays, as the 2024 All Star struggled in his first season as a Blue Jay, posti...

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1 week ago Major Toronto destination about to transform into dazzling winter wonderland

Toronto's Sankofa Square is set to host the third annual Winter Glow starting on Dec. 11, transforming the public square into a winter wonderland featuring a holiday market, musical performances, and classic carnival rides.A highlight this year will be the return of the 45-foot-tall Ferris wheel, as well as the nostalgic Great Canadian Carousel.The SHEIN Box Santa also makes a comeback this year, giving away over 6,000 free prizes to lucky winners, with the activation taking place from Dec. 11 to 14.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Julian (@julian.halm)Another festival highlight includes My Pop Choir, a local community-based choir, which will perform on opening night to kick off the celebrations at Sankofa Square.This winter festival runs from Dec. 11 to Dec. 21—Monday to Friday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is f...

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2 w. ago Toronto's iconic dog fountain is getting a massive refresh this winter

Toronto's iconic dog fountain is getting a major refresh this winter, as the City prepares to hire a vendor that will repair and repaint the 27 dog sculptures (and the often overlooked but never forgotten, lone cat) that make up the centrepiece of Old Town's Berczy Park.Legendary Canadian landscape architect Claude Cormier (1960-2023) was the mastermind behind the fountain and led the renowned design firm, Claude Cormier + Associés, now known as CCxA, during the overhaul of Berczy Park. The studio is responsible for several major public spaces across Toronto and Montreal, including Sugar Beach and Love Park.Berczy Park's redesign was officially unveiled in June 2017 after extensive consultation with the Old Town Toronto neighbourhood, and quickly became one of Cormier's most recognizable works throughout his illustrious career.However, over time, the sculptures in the park have aged, and the once-vivid four-legged friends that surround the two-t...

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3 w. ago Toronto drivers to pay hefty fines for this winter driving mistake

Toronto drivers who park or idle on streetcar routes during major snowstorms could soon be shelling out a lot more money for their winter driving mistakes — $500 to be exact.City Council voted on Wednesday to more than double the fine for such offences, raising fees from the previous $200 fine to $500 in an overwhelming 21-4 vote. Councillor Dianne Saxe, who first introduced the penalty increase, said fines of only $200 were insufficient in deterring drivers.The increased fine targets cars parked illegally on designated snow routes, as well as vehicles that idle while picking up or dropping off passengers, or briefly stop to run errands. The new changes aim to prevent the transit chaos witnessed during last winter's heavy snowstorms, when streetcars were often blocked by cars parked by snowbanks.One viral incident saw Toronto residents quite literally push a car that had blocked a TTC streetcar, and the City says the new measures are designed to prevent similar disrup...

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3 w. ago First Canadian location of popular New York bar concept opens in Toronto next year

A bar concept that's been making a splash in major cities like London and New York is finally landing in Toronto. The in-progress Mirvish Village development at the southwest corner of Bloor and Bathurst may have only come at the expense of the iconic Honest Ed's discount store, but, on the bright side, it's already shaping up to be a pretty sweet place to be.Word on the street is that the development, which will add a swath of mixed-use retail and residential units to the block of Bloor West between Bathurst and Markham Streets, will be home to Pizzeria Badiali's second location, which is exciting enough on its own, but there's even more good news about the development to deliver.Taking over one of the development's restored heritage homes on Markham Street, at the western edge of the complex, a brand-new concept called Book Bar will soon be joining the community.Book lovers across the city have been mourning the loss of a go-to social space ever s...

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3 w. ago TOURISE Destination Initiative Calls for Global Action for Urban Tourism Safety Through AI

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Launched today at the TOURISE Summit, the TOURISE Destination Initiative (TDI) brings together global leaders from government, international organizations, academia, and the private sector, to transform destinations into living laboratories for tourism innovation. Guided by its Declaration of Principles, TDI champions safety, environmental stewardship, cultural preservation, and community-centered development through responsible […]

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3 w. ago MLSE partners with WWE and here's what it means for Toronto sports fans

The WWE is coming back to Toronto — and it's bringing a piece of exciting news for local fans as well.On Wednesday, MLSE announced a long-term strategic partnership with the WWE, allowing the world's biggest wrestling company close access to things like merch collabs, athlete appearances and community events.WWE seems to have recognized Toronto's place as a major player on the global wrestling scene, and wants to create a more formal partnership with the city's biggest sports ownership group.The partnership also comes with the announcement of the next show in Toronto, a Monday Night Raw event on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.“Collaborating with an iconic organization like MLSE is a natural extension of WWE’s deep and growing connection with Toronto, which has included recent major events like Money in the Bank in 2024 and Elimination Chamber in 2025, and allows us to create new and authentic experiences for fans to reinforce our long-ter...

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3 w. ago Flowspace Expands Fulfillment Coverage into Canada, Powering Seamless Cross

Flowspace fulfillment coverage is now active across Canada, enabling delivery reach into major Canadian metros including Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. The expansion supports direct-to-consumer, parcel, and wholesale fulfillment through distributed fulfillment coverage across Canada. COSTA MESA, Calif. — Flowspace, a modern fulfillment provider that combines powerful technology with expert operations, announced the expansion of its […]

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last month Toronto crime declining fast and murder rate is now 10x lower than this major city

Crime was all anyone in Toronto could talk about for much of the early 2020s, but that "Gotham" narrative has been all but forgotten in 2025, as major crimes have plummeted across the city.The latest Toronto Police data shows just how much major crime in the city has declined since last year, with the force's Major Crimes Indicators portal revealing fewer homicides, auto thefts, and declines in almost every other major crime category in 2025.Here's how far every category of major crime has declined in 2025 compared to the same period last year.Total major crimesTotal major crime indicators are down 10.3 per cent year-to-date, with the 38,885 major crimes reported in 2025 showing a decline of 4,454 incidents compared to the same time last year.HomicidesHomicides have registered the most significant decline of any major crime category this year. The 35 homicides recorded in Toronto this year represent a massive 53.9 per cent drop in year-to-date homicides, ...

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