3 d. ago Mayoral candidate renews call to close supervised consumption site, decentralize Drop

Mayoral candidate Sonya Sharp says if elected next month, she’ll call on the province to close Calgary’s only supervised consumption site, while also pledging to decentralize the city’s largest homeless shelter. At a campaign announcement near the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre Wednesday morning, Sharp said that while the Safeworks supervised consumption site falls within […]

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9 d. ago Neil Young plays Burnaby's Deer Lake Park: What to know before you go

Everything you need to know about the musician's upcoming concerts at Deer Lake

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2 w. ago Here are some of Toronto's top restaurants for stellar patio views

Anyone can throw together some aesthetically pleasing interiors, but at these Toronto restaurants, it's all about the great view outside.There's no shortage of dazzling rooftop bars and restaurants in the city that'll give you breathtaking views of the city (some of which even made their way onto this list), but you don't always have to look skyward to get some stunning views with your supper.From luxurious lakeside eateries to hidden gems in High Park, here's our list of 10 restaurants in Toronto that come served with a side of stunning views.Toronto Island BBQ & Beer Co.Where better to admire views of the city than off the mainland? This barbecue restaurant and bar at 120 Centre Island Dock boasts an expansive patio that overlooks the lake, offering an unparalleled view of the city skyline.Pro tip: They're only open in the summer, so get a move on if you want to check it out before the season ends.The Rooftop at the Broadview HotelThis ultra-popula...

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2 w. ago Family ‘devastated’ after search continues for man who fell off jet ski in Lake Ontario

The Toronto Police Marine Unit and the Canadian Coast Guard were continuing to look on Monday for a man in his 20s in Lake Ontario east of Bluffer’s Park in Scarborough after he fell off his jet ski Sunday night at around 9:15 p.m. Cops say the man was not wearing a life jacket when […]

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2 w. ago Edmonton candidates not flocking to new political parties ahead of municipal election

Fewer than one-in-three candidates in Edmonton and Calgary are affiliated with a political party, with just over a month to go until nominations close

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3 w. ago When heat and drought stress B.C. trees, the consequences can be tragic

The consequences can be tragic — on July 31, a mother and her five-month-old son were killed by a falling tree on the beach at Cumberland Lake Park campground on Vancouver Island.

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3 w. ago West Kelowna denies permit for MAGA singer Sean Feucht on safety grounds

The City of Abbotsford last month denied a permit for a show at Mill Lake Park, which would have taken place this Sunday

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3 w. ago B.C.’s Joffre Lakes Park closing again for a month of recovery, First Nations’ practices

The closure from Sept. 2 to Oct. 3 is also in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and will be the last of three closures this year

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3 w. ago Off limits, again: B.C.’s Joffre Lakes Park closing for a month

The third and final closure of 2025 will run Sept. 2 to Oct. 3 for First Nations’ practices and to allow the park to recover from heavy use

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3 w. ago British golfer Charley Hull gives glimpse at freak injury aftermath

Holy smokes! Golfer Charley Hull gave her fans a closer look at the result of her freak ankle injury last month that forced her to pull out of an event. The English golfer withdrew from the PIF London Championship after she tripped over a curb in the parking lot. She said she heard her ankle […]

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4 w. ago Here's where you can still catch free outdoor movies in the GTA before summer ends

Summer nights are only going to be a thing for a few more weeks, and if you're looking to make the most of them with activities that won't break the bank, a number of public green spaces in and around Toronto are offering free movie nights all month long to close out the season.Here's where you can still catch an outdoor flick, absolutely free:Brampton Garden SquareThis site features two movies a night, one at 6 p.m. and the other at 8 p.m., respectively.August 23 - Wish (2023) & Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)August 30 - The Lorax (2012) & Captain America: Brave New World (2025)Chinguacousy Park Movie-goers can enjoy films under the stars starting at 8:30 p.m. August 22 - Wicked: Part 1 (2024)Mount Pleasant Square Catch some of your favourite movies starting at 8:30 p.m. at this square. August 16 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)August 23 - Captain America: Brave New World (2025) Gore Meadows Community Ce...

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last month Grocery giant reveals it's opening a new store in Toronto amid closure of two others

Whole Foods, the health-focused supermarket chain with somewhat of a cult following, has just confirmed the closure of two of its Toronto stores — but, alongside the less-positive news, the company has shared that it will be opening a new outpost in the city to make up for it.Staff at the Leaside and Yonge-Sheppard locations of the American purveyor of organic, good-for-you groceries and pre-made meals found out early on Friday morning that their workplaces were set to close later this month; on August 22, to be exact, a Whole Foods spokesperson confirmed to blogTO after our initial reporting on what were, earlier this morning, just rumours."Like any retail business, we regularly evaluate each of our stores and make decisions to position the company for long-term success," a company representative told us over email around 11 a.m."We are committed to supporting all impacted team members and making any transition as seamless as possible, and l...

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last month Whole Foods reveals it's opening a new store in Toronto amid closure of two others

Whole Foods, the health-focused supermarket chain with somewhat of a cult following, has just confirmed the closure of two of its Toronto stores — but, alongside the less-positive news, the company has shared that it will be opening a new outpost in the city to make up for it.Staff at the Leaside and Yonge-Sheppard locations of the American purveyor of organic, good-for-you groceries and pre-made meals found out early on Friday morning that their workplaces were set to close later this month; on August 22, to be exact, a Whole Foods spokesperson confirmed to blogTO after our initial reporting on what were, earlier this morning, just rumours."Like any retail business, we regularly evaluate each of our stores and make decisions to position the company for long-term success," a company representative told us over email around 11 a.m."We are committed to supporting all impacted team members and making any transition as seamless as possible, and l...

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