1 hour ago What’s a Blue Jays TV rally killer? Another Apple game on Friday to bounce Sportsnet coverage

The Blue Jays are the hottest ticket in town and it’s not even close — now that the red-hot, first-place team is riding a sellout streak of 13 consecutive games at the Rogers Centre and is drawing massive ratings numbers for their corporate sister, Sportsnet. Buck Martinez is back, adding another welcome and familiar touch […]

Sport

5 h. ago Ontario’s Doug Ford urges more federal assistance to fight wildfires across Canada

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging the federal government to put more national resources toward fighting wildfires, as nearly every province battles them. Premiers raised the issue with Prime Minister Mark Carney last month when he met with them in Huntsville, Ont., he said. “We need resources, national resources across the country, because it happens...

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6 h. ago Euna Solutions Named Government Technology Management Team of the Year in 2025 Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence

Euna Solutions’ executive team is recognized for its strategic leadership, value-driven culture and commitment to serving the public sector ATLANTA & TORONTO — Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based solutions for the public sector, today announced that its executive team has been named the winner of the Gold Stevie® Award in the Government […]

Politics

7 h. ago Ford urges more federal assistance to fight wildfires across Canada

PICKERING — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging the federal government to put more national resources toward fighting wildfires, as nearly every province battles them. He says the premiers raised the issue with Prime Minister Mark Carney last month when he met with them in Huntsville, Ont. Ford says provinces frequently share firefighting resources to […]

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7 h. ago Conservatives plan national campaign against federal electric vehicle mandates

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is planning to swap his fight against the carbon tax this fall for a new battle against what he’s calling the “Carney tax.” The Conservative leader says his party will launch a national campaign to call on the Liberals to scrap their electric vehicle mandate. The policy requires 20 per cent […]

Society

8 h. ago Edmonton events: Creed comes to Rogers Place, Dragon Boat Festival returns, Wild Mushroom Expo, and Bleak Party

Creed: Swinging some big nostalgia for the end of the 20th century (and the nightmare-sequel Woodstock apparently) with their Return of the Summer of ’99 Tour, the My Own Prisoners are at the big rink Tuesday night. While avidly exploring religious themes with spirited aplomb, let’s repeat once more that the Florida-born, post-grunge Creed is […]

Culture

10 h. ago Top Japanese fighter retires to support comatose boxer brother

A Japanese boxer is retiring to support his brother who has been in a coma since a bout in May, as the sport in the country reels from the deaths of two fighters. Former WBC strawweight champion Yudai Shigeoka’s brother Ginjiro collapsed after a fight in Osaka three months ago and underwent emergency brain surgery. […]

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20 h. ago Someone is trying to sell this Toronto house with no roof for $13.6 million

In 2020, 975 Dovercourt Rd. sold for $1,450,000 as a four-bedroom, four-bathroom home with "lots of opportunity."Back then, the ground floor was home to a beauty salon, while the rest of the building was residential. But even in 2020, it wasn't exactly move-in ready — the original listing literally had "needs work!" in the description.Five years later, it seems like it still very much "needs work!"The current listing photo, which was taken before renovations began. If you walk past the home today, you'll notice a glaring lack of roof and the fact that the interiors have been completely gutted.The current owners clearly started renovating — possibly with plans to turn the place into something bigger — but somewhere along the way, the project stalled. Maybe they hit permit snags, maybe funding ran dry, or maybe they're just taking a really long coffee break.And yet… the property is back on...

Economics

25 h. ago Newfoundlanders busking, cooking to help in fight against roaring wildfires

ST. JOHN’S — Evacuees who fled a roaring wildfire near Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest city received a special donation Wednesday from a young musician. Ten-year-old accordion player Zander Wright raised $121 while busking Tuesday outside a convenience store south of St. John’s, the same day some residents of nearby Paradise, N.L., were told to evacuate […]

Events

28 h. ago Conservative MP calls on Ottawa to ‘get serious’ about wildfires, criticizes forest ban

OTTAWA — Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner says the federal government needs to do more to fight Canada’s devastating forest fires. Speaking to reporters Wednesday in Ottawa, the Alberta MP accused Ottawa of “inaction” on wildfires. She also blamed that lack of action for new measures restricting activities in the forests of two provinces — […]

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30 h. ago Got an Air Canada ticket? Your rights, as strike flight cancellations begin

Air Canada said it will begin cancelling flights as early as Thursday because 'sudden or unmanaged work stoppages produce a significantly worse disruption to travel.'

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31 h. ago Notorious Gangster gives trainer Josie Carroll another shot at King’s Plate notoriety

Josie Carroll has an excellent chance to win her fourth King’s Plate at Woodbine on Saturday. Notorious Gangster has proven to be near the top of the three-year-old rankings and definitely could join Edenwold, Inglorious and Mighty Heart on the veteran trainer’s Plate honour roll. He showed his class with a win in the Queenston […]

Transport

35 h. ago Chance of rain in Kawartha Lakes as crews fight 3 active wildfires

Environment Canada is forecasting a chance of rain for Kawartha Lakes Wednesday morning as emergency crews continue to fight three active wildfires in the region.

Events

37 h. ago Digi Power X to Announce 2025 Q2 Financial Results on August 14th

This news release constitutes a “designated news release” for the purposes of the Company’s prospectus supplement dated May 30, 2025 to its short form base shelf prospectus dated May 15, 2025. MIAMI, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Digi Power X Inc. (“Digi Power X” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DGXX / TSXV: DGX), an innovative […]

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44 h. ago A cute Toronto home with a pool is surprisingly going for under $700,000

It's been hot in Toronto. Like, really hot. And while Toronto's outdoor public pools are a summertime lifesaver, you know what's even better than swimming with the masses?Having your own pool just steps from your back door.If that sounds like the dream, then a newly-listed home at 25 Farmbrook Rd. might just make it your reality.The backyard.This delightfully affordable (by Toronto standards) detached sidesplit comes with its very own in-ground pool, perfect for cooling off in style.The primary bedroom. But the pool is just the beginning with this property.The living room and dining room. Inside, there's original hardwood flooring, a sun-filled living and dining room with tall ceilings, and an eat-in kitchen complete with a pantry and a walkout to the backyard.The kitchen. Sure, it could all use some updating depending on your taste, especially the kitchen.But it's certainly a good starting point, and is move-in ready ...

Economics

50 h. ago Man walks into Nova Scotia forest, walks out with $28K fine: ‘I want to challenge this order in court’

‘I’m not trying to make trouble for you guys, I just want a piece of (Premier) Tim Houston,’ Jeffrey Evely told officers before heading into the woods

Economics

50 h. ago Man dead, another in custody after stabbing in Toronto’s east end

Around 2:30 p.m., Toronto police said they were called to the area of Woodbine and Duvernet avenues for reports someone had been stabbed inside a neighbouring home.

Events

53 h. ago Toronto is having an epic early morning rave at the top of the CN Tower

Set an early alarm for yourself, Toronto, because an early morning daytime rave is coming to the city's most iconic sites, the CN Tower.DAYBREAKER: Sunrise in the Sky takes place on the attraction's Observatory Deck, and it's happening right before work, so you're energized and ready to start your day on the right foot — literally.What to expect Walk in and be prepared to do some breathwork with event and workshop group Dance Alchemy, who will help you be at one with your body, awaken your senses, and clear your mind using "powerful, playful somatic movement," a guided sequence and freeform dance. Transformational coach Esteban Niño Palacio will also be on-site to lead attendees through a 10-minute "yoga-inspired breath journey" as the sun rises.And after all the relaxation, the fun really begins.Get ready to party at the break of dawn while perched some 4...

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53 h. ago Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he's campaigning in Battle River

With a national leader representing the riding as its MP, Poilievre said he will have the 'biggest megaphone around' to fight for residents' issues

Politics

53 h. ago Scorching puts Woodbine trainer Charalambous in position to chase King’s Plate dream

Horse racing is a sport of dreams — everyone who works in the sport in Canada dreams of winning, or at the very least participating in, the King’s Plate. For the bigger operations, being in the Plate is usually a given. For smaller stables, the wait can be a lot longer. For John Charalambous, that […]

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