26 h. ago Oasis fan store coming to Toronto’s Queen Street ahead of two stadium dates

An Oasis Live ‘25 fan store is coming to Toronto ahead of their Aug. 24-25 shows at Rogers Stadium. The fan store, open daily from 11 a.m. onwards at 468 Queen St. as of Aug. 21, will feature official Oasis merch — like limited-edition and exclusive brand collabs in menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, and accessories. Fans […]

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6 d. ago Laryssa Waler: Canadians like politicians they can see themselves having a beer with

There’s a reason Canada’s premiers schlepped their briefing binders to Deerhurst Resort instead of meeting in Toronto at Queen’s Park’s grey towers. Hosting this summer’s Council of the Federation — the annual gathering of Canada’s premiers — Ontario Premier Doug Ford wanted his colleagues, and surprise guest Prime Minister Mark Carney, to see him in […]

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8 d. ago “Nursing ratios save lives:” new study recommends Ontario government mandate safe nurse staffing levels in hospitals

Full results of the study to be revealed at press conference at Queen’s Park on August 12 TORONTO — A new academic study says implementing nurse-to-patient ratios in Ontario’s hospitals would save lives, improve overall patient care and help address a long-standing staffing crisis. Nurse-patient ratios: saving lives and rebuilding nurses’ morale has been co-authored […]

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1 week ago Patrick Star and ‘Drag Queen’ crab: underwater robot livestream captivates Argentines

MAR DEL PLATA, Argentina — A robot explores the dark, cold, deep sea floor of the South Atlantic, transmitting images of vibrant coral and fish never seen before as scientists give live commentary via YouTube. And Argentines can’t get enough of it. The Argentine-American scientific mission is for the first time exploring the Mar del […]

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3 w. ago This Toronto street is turning into a giant jazz party and it's totally free

Get ready to groove, Toronto — one of the city's most beloved street jazz parties is making its return next week!The Beaches Jazz Street Festival StreetFest is back from July 25–27, 2025, bringing live music, local vendors, and major street closures to Queen Street East.The festival is free to attend and marks the grand finale of the month-long Beaches International Jazz Festival, which has been filling Toronto's streets with soulful sounds all July long.Queen Street East turns into a pedestrian paradiseFrom Woodbine Avenue to Beech Avenue, Queen Street East will be closed to vehicle traffic from Friday, July 25 at 6 p.m. to Sunday, July 27 at midnight, transforming the bustling strip into an open-air stage and pedestrian-only promenade.Over 40 bands and hundreds of musicians will line the sidewalks performing everything from funk, soul, and big band to Afro-Cuban jazz and blues. Expect multiple pop-up stages, roaming brass bands, and plenty of surprise performan...

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4 w. ago Here are some of Toronto's most exciting new patios for summer 2025

Patio season is perhaps the best season of all in Toronto, and these new patios are some of the best places to spend it.Whether you're sitting down for a feast or simply grabbing an after-work cocktail with the crew, everything tastes better in the open air, and, luckily for us, Toronto's food scene is full of perfect patios for every occasion.From luxe spots with waterfront views to colourful spots that will transport you around the globe, here are 10 of the best new patios in Toronto you need to visit this summer:Queen's HarbourThe mother of all waterfront restaurants in Toronto has officially opened its doors at 245 Queens Quay W., and it's secured a spot among the city's ultimate destinations for dining and drinking al fresco.Taking over a once long-vacant 23,000 sq. ft. warehouse smack dab in the middle of the action on Queens Quay, the new restaurant serves a blend of Mediterranean and Asian-inspired cuisines from several distinct dining areas, including a back area that featu...

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