20 h. ago Three dead in separate crashes in southern Alberta on Saturday

A 51-year-old Strathmore man and two senior residents of Lacombe died

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4 d. ago Tyler Hopkins heads to Maple Leafs’ camp, feels selection by Toronto ‘a big advantage’

KINGSTON — On Monday, Tyler Hopkins packed his bags, pulled out of the driveway in Campbellville and started the one-hour drive to west-end Toronto to embark on the next leg of his hockey journey. When next the Kingston Frontenacs’ 18-year-old centre steps on the ice, he’ll be skating for the first time as a professional. […]

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6 d. ago Toronto birds dying because of new transit line that ironically shares name with bird

Trigger warning: This article contains photos of injured animals and may be distressing to some readersAt an underpass where construction is wrapping up on the soon-to-open Finch West LRT, concerns are being raised over dead pigeons found trapped amid the site alterations. Pigeons appear to be getting caught between a concrete wall and a red metal plate — installed by Metrolinx, trying to get back to their roost site. The irony here? The new LRT, planned to open this year as the TTC's Line 6, is named for Finch Avenue, which, while originating from the moniker of a former hotel and its owner, also shares the name of the finch species of birds, of which multiple subspecies are found in Toronto.The site in question is located along a westbound stretch of Finch where the LRT crosses under rail tracks just before Weston Road. Here, concerned Toronto resident Ann Martin first found evidence of the birds' tragic fate. The red meta...

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7 d. ago One man killed, another person seriously injured in Vaughan, Ont. crash

The northbound lanes of Weston Road in Vaughn, Ont., have reopened following a fatal crash Saturday night that left one man dead. The southbound lane is closed for repairs.

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1 week ago Ready to drink: Why Molson Coors hopes growth is brewing in its flavour kitchen

TORONTO — A waft of fruity scents surround you as you enter what’s known as the flavour kitchen at the Molson Coors brewery in west Toronto. The 23-acre facility — the company’s largest brewery in Canada — opened in 1955, and has for decades served as the base of its operations. It’s there where popular […]

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1 week ago Canada evacuates 7 citizens from Israel, West Bank as most find way out

OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says it brought just seven Canadians out of Israel and the West Bank to Jordan on buses offered Wednesday. Ottawa started offering evacuations from both regions later than some of its allies, and has taken note of low uptick from Canadians. A chartered flight from Jordan left Tuesday for Athens […]

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1 week ago Massive Latin party is taking over a major Toronto street next month

Toronto is heating up for the summer — and what better way to embrace the sizzle than at the annual Salsa on St. Clair festival? The event shuts down a stretch of St. Clair Avenue West in midtown Toronto's Hillcrest Village area, from Winona to Christie, electrifying the street with a two-day party-filled weekend running from July 5 to 6. Get ready for what is well-known as Canada's largest Latin street party, which means thousands will show up to dance it up all weekend long for this giant fiesta where you won't stop moving your feet. With over 35 vendors, you'll be sure to find tons of Latin food like tacos al pastor, paella, empanadas, churros and more. It's a culinary experience like you've never had before, with food representing more than 15 Hispanic countries from around the world. Plus, enjoy lots of entertainment in the form of live performances from over 350 artists, including performers like L...

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1 week ago Toronto Hydro outage map shows thousands without power amid brutal heat wave

Toronto Hydro's outage map shows thousands of homes and businesses without power on Monday afternoon amid a brutal heat wave suffocating the city.The energy provider's online outage tracking tool shows a broad swath of Toronto, stretching from Bloor Street West and Avenue Road to north of Bayview and Finch.At least 2,960 customers are affected as of 2 p.m.. However, based on the dense population of the area shown on the map, that number could be much higher.Provincial provider HydroOne posted to X after 1 p.m. reporting of "an outage at our Bridgeman Transmission Station affecting the supply of power to Toronto Hydro and their customers.""Our teams are working safely and quickly with Toronto Hydro to restore power," the post continued.We’re currently working with @HydroOne to respond to a loss of supply outage. Customers in and around the following boundaries may be affected: Eglinton Ave. south to Davenport Rd. and Bathurst St. east to Mt Pleasant ...

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2 w. ago Matcha slushies are a viral phenomenon in Toronto but do they live up to hype?

The matcha slushies at one Toronto cafe have been taking the city by storm this season, but are they all they're cracked up to be?We decided to investigate.You know and love classic convenience store slushies, and west-enders in Toronto have been having a love affair with Bellwoods Brewery's Jelly King slushie for years now, but matcha slushies are the latest icy blended beverage taking the city by storm, and we have Brockton Village's Gateau Ghost to thank for that.Owner and founder Jayden Park, who cut his teeth working in luxe Toronto kitchens like Buca and Alo before opening his own place in 2024, has been the driving force behind the cafe-restaurant concept's latest viral creation, and he tells us that the idea came to him when he was sipping on another slushie staple in the city."I love Bellwoods' beer slushie," Jayden explains. "I sit in their patio often, I get the beer slushie, and I go to the park, and I was like, 'Is there anything w...

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2 w. ago Here's what will replace Toronto's first suburban shopping plaza after 70 years

Toronto's first-ever suburban shopping plaza is destined for demolition after over seven decades at the Bathurst and Lawrence intersection.Conceptual plans to redevelop the Lawrence Plaza property at 534 Lawrence Ave W. first emerged earlier this year, and the push to demolish the plaza has since taken a big step forward with the submission of a formal planning application with the City of Toronto.Developer RioCan has entered into a joint venture with property owner the Milestone Group with hopes to transform the site — which has hosted a shopping centre since 1953 — into a new mixed-use community that would introduce significant residential density while preserving the site's importance as a retail centre.The project team announced in March that it has begun working on a "vision to reimagine Lawrence Plaza as a vibrant mixed-use community that celebrates its history and context."Locals got their first glimpse at preliminary concept plans for the redeve...

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3 w. ago Calgary police investigate suspicious death downtown on Saturday

The Calgary police homicide unit was called to investigate after a woman was reported in distress in downtown Calgary Saturday evening. She was later pronounced dead in hospital.

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3 w. ago Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, briefly shows up to support Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs at trial

NEW YORK — Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, briefly showed up to the New York sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs on Friday to support the hip-hop mogul, a longtime friend. Ye, dressed in white, arrived at Manhattan federal court before noon while the trial was on a break and spent […]

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4 w. ago One dead after Saturday night shooting in Toronto’s west end: police

One person is dead after a Saturday night shooting in Toronto’s west end. Police say the suspect fled and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

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4 w. ago 1 dead after Saturday night shooting in Toronto’s west end: Cops

Toronto Police say one person is dead after a shooting in the city’s west end on Saturday night. Police say they responded to reports of a shooting in the area of Emmett Avenue and Jane Street just after 10 p.m. They say officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound. Police say he was […]

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