23 h. ago Vlad Guerrero Jr. has his first big playoff moment as Blue Jays strike first in blowout of Yankees

It has become a date on the calendar to define Toronto Blue Jays baseball, good and bad. There was Oct. 4, 2016, the day Edwin Encarnacion rocked a three-run homer in the 11th inning of an AL wildcard game to send the Jays to a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Then there was Oct. […]

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23 h. ago ‘The face of our franchise’: On Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s breakout and a blowout Blue Jays Game 1 win over Yanks

It has become a date on the calendar to define Toronto Blue Jays baseball, good and bad. There was Oct. 4, 2016, the day Edwin Encarnacion rocked a three-run homer in the 11th inning of an AL wildcard game to send the Jays to a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Then there was Oct. […]

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47 h. ago Blue Jays aren’t expecting a Kirk Gibson moment from injured Bo Bichette

Blue Jays manager John Schneider has long been an avid fan of the game and well-versed in some of Major League Baseball’s biggest post-season moments. With that in mind, his assessment of injured shortstop Bo Bichette’s chances of returning to action in the American League division series that begins on Saturday, was probably revealing. “I […]

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4 d. ago ‘TOUCH ‘EM ALL, VLADDY’: Guerrero Jr. hungry for his Blue Jays playoff moment

Star slugger wants to get his big moment in the MLB playoffs this year and is eager to win it all for Toronto.

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4 d. ago Former Raptors player started planning exit from Toronto the moment he was traded

If there's one thing you could say about former Toronto Raptors player Bruce Brown, it's that he's got no issue with being honest.Speaking to Andscape's Marc J. Spears in a story published Monday, Brown admitted that the Raptors, and then later New Orleans, perhaps weren't the best fit for him at that point in his career.Brown has now played for six NBA teams in seven seasons, but was perhaps best known for being a key bench piece on the 2023 champion Denver Nuggets team.After leaving the Nuggets in free agency, he signed with the Indiana Pacers, who eventually traded him to Toronto as part of a package deal for Pascal Siakam.Brown spent parts of two seasons in Toronto before eventually being shipped off to the New Orleans Pelicans in another blockbuster deal centred around Brandon Ingram."I ended up being traded to teams where they were rebuilding and not really in a position to win a championship. And if you know how I play, I like to win. I don&...

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1 week ago Diplo impressed by Toronto Eaton Centre but then had embarrassing moment in mall

Famed DJ and music producer Diplo recently took a shopping trip to Toronto's Eaton Centre, and while he seemed pretty impressed by the iconic mall, the same can't exactly be said about his reception from shoppers.As Diplo strolled through the Eaton Centre, he took note of the "really nice mall," remarking that the 1977-opened shopping centre must be "new." Casually chatting with his photographer, the man behind the camera pointed out two seemingly random men sitting on a nearby bench and said, "Go back to them… autograph."Without a second thought,  Diplo walked over and signed a booklet that one of the men was reading, but the man quickly snapped it shut and shot him a quizzical look. Embarrassed, the humbled celebrity turned back to the camera, shrugged, and said, "No autograph." @diplo I will never recover from this #electronicmusic #edm ♬ original sound - DiploCalling it an experience "he will never r...

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3 w. ago Photographer captures most Toronto moment as pigeon takes over TIFF red carpet

Among all of the famous faces in town for the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), one unlikely character has managed to completely steal the show on at least one of the distinguished event's red carpets: a local pigeon.Though not the official animal mascots of the city, our common pigeons come in close second, regularly and belovedly anthropomorphized as they tactfully ride our transit, steal our food, and befriend their fellow residents (or even serve as pets).Unfortunately, they're often misrepresented and misunderstood, considered by some to be little more than dirty pests. But one member of the Columbidae family took it upon themselves to buck that reputation this week and try their hand at the high life at a posh, star-studded premiere.If you've been following this year's TIFF happenings on social media, you may have seen the speck...

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3 w. ago SIMMONS: Blue Jays’ Heineman has his Crash Davis moment in 14th pro season

Tyler Heineman has a long list of change of address cards. He’s spent his summers in his share of good hotels and bad motels. He’s lived in a whole bunch of good and bad apartments. He’s moved from Tri-City to Lancaster to Corpus Christi to Lehigh Valley to Fresno to Biloxi. City to city. State […]

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3 w. ago SIMMONS: Blue Jays’ Tyler Heineman has his Crash Davis moment in 14th pro season

Tyler Heineman has a long list of change of address cards. He’s spent his summers in his share of good hotels and bad motels. He’s lived in a whole bunch of good and bad apartments. He’s moved from Tri-City to Lancaster to Corpus Christie to Lehigh Valley to Fresno to Biloxi. City to city. State […]

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3 w. ago James McAvoy gets sucker punched at local Toronto bar during TIFF

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is all about glitzy red carpets, celebrity appearances and, of course, the latest and greatest in cinema.And while the most recent headline-worthy happening out of the annual 11-day fete does involve a famous person, it is not exactly in line with the glamour that the esteemed event usually brings to mind.James McAvoy, who is here for the world premiere of his new flick, California Schemin', decided, like many other big names who are in the city this week, to head out and enjoy some of the local nightlife.Unfortunately, what was intended to be a low-key Monday evening at divey King Street pool hall Charlotte's Room didn't go as planned — in fact, it went quite awry, although the actor-turned-director apparently handled it with grace.As People first reported, a thoroughly intoxicated patron who was not a part of McAvoy's group randomly attacked the Split st...

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3 w. ago Get red carpet ready for TIFF with these exclusive VIP spa packages

Lights, camera, action! The TIFF vibes are strong in Toronto right now — and if you're in the business for some red carpet glam, we've got just the thing.Miraj Hammam Spa at Toronto's prestigious Shangri-La Hotel is offering unique VIP spa packages for TIFF throughout the month of September.Look and feel your best whether you're out strutting the red carpet or just catching a flick. The spa boasts a unique variety of treatments that focus on restorative practices to deliver your inner beauty.Intrigued? Here's what's in store!The PrepThe Prep package is just the thing for head-to-toe beauty. Start off with the 60-minute Resculpting Body Boost, designed with specific techniques to promote increased circulation, lymphatic drainage, and toxin release.Finish with the signature Miraj Hammam Spa pedicure and manicure, which will transform your nail beds with Black Moroccan Soap and Kassa Glove exfoliation. Each nail treatment also comes with a soothing massage...

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3 w. ago Here are the Toronto hot spots celebrities have been spotted at during TIFF 2025

TIFF 2025 hit the streets of Toronto with a bang this weekend, and here are the restaurants that the stars have been flocking to.Parties, press junkets and fly-by spottings have been the name of the game for Toronto since the Toronto International Film Festival's 50th anniversary season officially kicked off on Thursday, Sept. 4.While most folks are more focused on what the stars are doing on the silver screen, we want to know where they're eating, and we're sure we're not the only ones.That's why we've compiled a list of the Toronto bars and restaurants that have proven most popular among this year's crop of A-listers so far this season, so that you, too, can eat and drink like you just walked the red carpet.VinnyThe TIFF Lightbox might be the official heart of the film festival, but if we could name a second runner-up, it would be Vinny, the recently opened vinyl bar at 480 King St. W.One of the latest in Toronto hospitality super group INK En...

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3 w. ago See the moment Toronto flight's landing gear collapsed touching down in St. Maarten

Multiple videos shared on social media over the weekend show the shocking moment a WestJet flight out of Toronto made a hard landing in St. Maarten, a tropical destination located in the northeastern Caribbean Sea. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon at the island's Princess Juliana International Airport and involved a WestJet Boeing 737-800 aircraft, operating as flight WS2276 from Toronto Pearson Airport. Videos taken from several angles show the aircraft made a hard landing at 1:31 p.m., resulting in a small cloud of smoke on the runway. The airport confirmed that despite 164 passengers being onboard, no injuries were reported, although three people were taken for medical evaluation out of an abundance of caution. Today a WestJet B-737 had a right main landing gear collapse while landing at St. Marteen. No one was hurt. Jet [Reg. "C-GWSR"] was operating as Flight WS2276, inbound from Toronto. Updates later. pic.twitter.com/a1T7UEprcm&m...

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3 w. ago Un incident lors de l’atterrissage d’un avion de WestJet en provenance de Toronto

Un avion de la compagnie aérienne WestJet en provenance de Toronto a rencontré un problème au moment de son atterrissage sur l'Île de Saint-Martin.

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last month Charli xcx attends TIFF red carpet in sheer outfit for 'Erupcja' premiere

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) saw a whole lotta glamour on the red carpet Thursday night with none other than Charli xcx stepping out in a little black sheer dress for the premiere of her big-screen debut, Erupcja. The 33-year-old 360 singer graced the Festival Street crowds ahead of the premiere of her debut acting project, an indie film described by the BBC as "a cagey little film that keeps you guessing." Charlie xcx's fashion choices added buzz around the film; it seems like she understood the assignment, opting for a minimalistic look with a sheer take on the classic pretty LBD.The accomplished musician-turned-movie star was joined by director and co-writer Peter Ohs, and co-stars and co-writers Jeremy O. Harris, Lena Gora, and Will Madden on the red carpet.Charli xcx was joined by the film's cast and crew as she walked the red carpet for her debut acting gig, Erupcja.Actor and s...

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