28 h. ago ‘Good for her’: Ford says he allowed cabinet minister to endorse Poilievre

On Wednesday, Mulroney — who is president of the treasury board in Ford's Ontario government — introduced Poilievre at an event in Toronto and endorsed him.

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8 d. ago Blockchain Futurist Conference Announces 2025 Return to Toronto and U.S. Debut in Florida

Canada’s Largest Web3 Event to Take Place at Toronto’s Historic Old Stock Exchange Before Making Its U.S. Debut at the Guitar Hotel in the Greater Miami Area. TORONTO — Blockchain Futurist Conference, Canada’s largest and longest-running Web3 event, owned by Emerald, will return to Toronto on May 13, 2025, at the historic Old Toronto Stock […]

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8 d. ago Toronto's buzziest new party series is turning into a music festival this spring

The Coffee Party, perhaps the most-buzzed-about party series to hit Toronto's social scene in the past year, is only continuing to gain popularity, and this spring, they're taking their approach to new heights.It's only been about four months since friends (and, now cofounders)  Zohaib, Matt, Jeff, Greg and Matty turned their shared love of coffee, tunes and day parties into their first-ever event, which drew in a whopping 250-person crowd, at Baro.In the months that have followed, the concept, which centres around good, sober fun, in a club-like daytime atmosphere with complimentary coffee, pastries and DJ sets keeping the vibes up, has blown up in every sense of the word.Their most recent Toronto event (they've also since expanded to Miami) was held at Nodo Liberty Village and drew a lineup that covered a block and a half of Liberty Street, on top of the 1000 people already packed inside by 10:30 a.m.Suffice it to say, the boys have struck gold, tapping into a shift...

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9 d. ago New Toronto event complex will be largest of its kind in the world

Move over, Rogers Stadium, because there's a new event venue coming to town that is set to be potentially even more impressive due to its record as the largest of its kind on the planet.Dubbed the Pavilion, the complex is designed specifically for the new Cirque du Soleil production, Ovo, which debuts in the city this spring.While it will only seat some 2,500 patrons — Rogers Stadium, by comparison, will accommodate up to 50,000 on the old Downsview Airport lands — the structure, once built, will boast the title of the biggest free-standing live event venue, with a footprint of more than an entire acre.This is far more performance space than local Cirque audiences are used to, and is comparable in size to the brand's installation in China in 2018 for its run of Toruk.Curious to see where #TORUK is until May? Here is our special #setup in the heart of #Sanyachen, #Hainan, #China!🎥Carter Baynham pic.twitter.com/pkacX3petF&...

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1 week ago Exclusive Advance Registration for World Series of Poker Circuit Event at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto Opens for Great Canadian Rewards Members

TORONTO — Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto (“Great Canadian Toronto”) and GGPoker, the World’s Biggest Poker Room, are excited to announce the exclusive advance online registration for the highly anticipated World Series of Poker (“WSOP”) Circuit Event, available only to Great Canadian Rewards members from March 25 to March 31. General in-person registration opens April […]

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2 w. ago '50s and '60s dance parties are about to be Toronto's new favourite way to let loose

A brand-new retro dance party series from a pair of veteran DJs is about to leave Toronto's party set no other choice but to shake, rattle and roll with the best tunes from the 1950s and '60s.Though I think we're past the point of yearning for the mid-twentieth century based on any preconceptions that it was a simpler or more innocent time (it wasn't, they just didn't have the internet,) there's really no arguing that the music, culture and style that arose from that era is, quite simply, really enjoyable.It's that exact premise that's led practiced Toronto DJs Brittney Townson, better known among the event circuit by her musical moniker DJ Blush, and musical partner Derek Brunelle (or DJ Derek B), to come up with Soul A Go-Go, their brand-new party series which kicks off next week."People resonate with '50s and '60s music because it's packed with raw emotion, unforgettable melodies, and a sense of authenticity that still feels fresh today," Brittney, who frequently p...

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3 w. ago Airline known for providing staff free housing is hiring in Toronto

It's a particularly tough time to secure a job in Toronto right now, especially one that can cover the high costs of rent, food and other rising expenses of living in the city.But, one international airline that's looking for Toronto talent right now boasts some pretty great work perks, the most attractive of which is free company-provided accommodation.Emirates, which is regularly rated one of the world's best carriers, has been hosting career fairs across Canada to fill a number of cabin crew roles.It held one such event at the Novotel Toronto in January, and is back with yet another hiring spree at the same location this month.Candidates interested taking advantage of a tax-free salary plus medical benefits, a number of travel and lifestyle discounts, and the aforementioned free rent in Emirates' home base of Dubai, can head to Novotel at 45 The Esplanade at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25 for the event, which will take place all day.Staff will be on-site to ...

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3 w. ago Toronto Comicon is back this week and here's everything you can expect

Get your best cosplay ready, Toronto, because Comicon 2025 is right around the corner.Toronto's ultimate celebration of fan culture, from TV to comics and everything in between, returns for another epic year on March 14, bringing some exciting stars, original art and exciting events together all under one roof.Organized by Fan Expo, the largest comic con producer in the entire world, Toronto's event is just one in a series of conventions that take place across North America. I may be biased, but I'd say Toronto's is the best.The festival takes place from March 14 to 16 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, bringing fans, cosplayers and personalities to the heart of the city to celebrate everything delightfully nerdy.Here's what you can expect to see and do at Toronto Comicon 2025.EventsThe convention is comprised of almost too many different events to list, from panels and meet-and-greets to meet-ups and competitions, but a few stand out as can't-miss opportunities.It goes without...

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3 w. ago Ottawa hands Irving Shipbuilding $8B deal to start 3 new navy destroyers

The destroyer project will be the largest, most complex shipbuilding effort in Canada since the Second World War and will create more than 5,000 jobs across the country.

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4 w. ago Toronto gaming event is coming back bigger and better this year

The Toronto Game Expo will be held on March 29 and 30 at the Ex's Queen Elizabeth Building.The event will feature a variety of indie game demos, free play gaming areas, over 400 vendor tables, guests like Jon St. Jon (Duke Nukem himself) and Stephanie Panisello (Claire Redfrield from 2019's Resident Evil 2), and more.Every hour, attendees will also be able to take part in raffles to win various gaming-related prizes. Panels featuring some of the guests, including cosplayers, will also be held. The full schedule is available on the official Toronto Game Expo website.It's worth noting that last year's show was a single-day affair in November, which unfortunately coincided with the big Taylor Swift concerts in the city. (Those extra crowds led to me to steer clear of Toronto that weekend, so I'm unfamiliar with how well it went. But with this year's show being at a quieter time, I plan to check it out.)If nothing else, though, there are few consu...

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4 w. ago Canucks anthem singer says singing O Canada ‘loudly and proudly’ better than booing U.S.

Elizabeth Irving, whose rendition of the Star Spangled Banner was loudly booed at a recent WWE event in Toronto, says 'the Canadian anthem right now is bringing on immense patriotism'

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last month Parking allowed again on snow routes as city winds down removal operations

Feel free to tap that Green P parking app now. The City of Toronto wrapped up its major snowstorm condition and significant weather event declarations Wednesday at 4 p.m., which had been in effect since Feb. 12 after multiple blizzards dumped a combined 53 cm of the white stuff on the region in less than […]

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