7 h. ago Dog trainer gives tips on how to keep pooch healthy during heatwaves

As we enter the dog days of summer, knowing when to take Fido for a walk or a drive is important. It can prove challenging to know when it’s safe to take your dog out for a stroll or a cruise in an enclosed vehicle, especially during a heatwave like the ones experienced by residents […]

Science

11 h. ago Premiers meeting in Ontario to tackle Trump tariff ultimatum and internal trade barriers

Tariffs and trade are top of the agenda as the country’s premiers arrive in Ontario’s cottage country for a three-day meeting that comes at a pivotal time for both Canada-U.S. and domestic relations. The premiers’ summer gathering in Muskoka will also feature a Tuesday meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, as trade talks with the […]

Economics

11 h. ago SEX FILE: Summer sex mishaps are more common than you think. Here’s how to avoid them

When retired diagnostic radiologist Dr. Sam Hill was still a resident, he remembers one of his colleagues coming to him in a panic. They’d come in contact with poison ivy and had a line of unbroken blisters that stretched from the nape of her neck right to her buttocks and down to her heels.  Relaying […]

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15 h. ago SIMMONS SAYS: Blue Jays’ LaMacchia hit a home run with Clancy

When the Blue Jays hired scout Al LaMacchia, one year before the team played its very first game, they didn’t realize what a bonus it was that he happened to live in San Antonio, Texas. And it was during the expansion draft of 1976 that LaMacchia highly recommended a 20-year-old Texas League pitcher with a […]

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23 h. ago Cruises in Muskoka offer breathtaking views of Ontario's cottage country

Cruises in Muskoka offer a chance to take in blue open waters, sprawling landscapes and fresh air — all just part of Ontario's natural charm.There's something about escaping the hustle and bustle of city life while cruising gently on the water, soaking in all that summer has to offer. Whether you want to spend a full day on the boat or just a few hours, you can find a great time waiting for you on any of these Muskoka cruises. So hop aboard, because sparkling shorelines and sunny afternoons could be on your horizon. Island Queen Cruise Did you know Georgian Bay is dotted with 30,000 islands? On this three-hour, non-stop cruise, you can explore part of the world's largest freshwater archipelago.Choose from two unique routes and get up close to some remote outer islands through a captain's eye view.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by 30,...

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23 h. ago Baranyai: FIFA's World Cup silence tragic missed opportunity

Canadians will have serious bragging rights next summer when we co-host the FIFA World Cup with Mexico and the U.S.

Events

32 h. ago Second wave of extortions with transnational links sparks concern in South Asian community

An EPS town hall at Southwood Community League from 7-9 p.m. will address community concerns about a recent wave of arson and extortion crimes directed at Edmonton's South Asian community

Society

32 h. ago Edmonton police eyeing second wave of extortions with transnational links targeting South Asian community

An EPS town hall at Southwood Community League from 7-9 p.m. will address community concerns about a recent wave of arson and extortion crimes directed at Edmonton's South Asian community

Society

36 h. ago Reds outfielder TJ Friedl gets hit by pitch 3 times against Mets, tying MLB record

NEW YORK — Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl tied a major league record Friday night when he was hit by a pitch three times — by three different New York Mets hurlers. The 5-foot-8 Friedl was plunked on the left forearm by a 91 mph fastball from left-hander Sean Manaea in the […]

Sport

39 h. ago Learning tools and games to keep your kids engaged this summer

Avoid that dreaded summer slide with these engaging learning activities and games. 

Society

47 h. ago Toronto's weed fair is back next month but last year's drama lingers

Toronto's KIND Summer Fair is returning to the city from August 12 to 13, 2025 — but not everyone is lighting up with excitement.While the annual cannabis celebration promises "immersive brand experiences," live music, and networking opportunities, many Toronto weed lovers haven't forgotten how last year's fair left a bad taste in their mouths — and not the kind that edibles are supposed to deliver.For a festival that claims to be Canada's leading cannabis event, 2024's winter edition left many attendees feeling burnt out, ripped off, and ignored. "If I wanted to be in a mosh pit, I would've went to a metal concert like I did earlier in the month, not at a cannabis event," said one frustrated attendee after last year’s fair."They need to issue some sort of statement and, if they don't, it says a LOT." Complaints ranged from overcrowding and poor organization to bad vibes from st...

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47 h. ago Daytime rave in Toronto promises to have you home in bed by 10 p.m.

If you're 30+ and the thought of a 2 a.m. last call makes your knees ache and your head spin, this new Toronto party is calling your name.Bed By 10, the ultimate dance floor revival for grown-ups, is throwing a massive daytime club bash in the city on Saturday, August 23, and yes, you'll be home in time to order takeout and be under the covers before the sun sets.Taking over Noir at Rebel (11 Polson St.) from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., this high-energy party blends the nostalgia of your glory days with the practicality of adult bedtime. Isn't that what you need for the perfect night (or should I say, day?) out?What to expectDJs spinning the best of the '80s, '90s, and early 2000s — think bangers from Destiny's Child to Daft Punk, along with confetti blasts, CO2 cannons, and full-scale visuals you'd expect to take you back to your nightclub heyday.And all this while the sun's still shining bright outside! Which means full-on summer vib...

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47 h. ago Fare With A Flair: Margarita punch makes refreshing summer sipper

It's nice to have something a bit different for an adult drink this time of year.

Other

47 h. ago Oilers conundrum: One does not simply replace 31% of team goal scoring

The Edmonton Oilers’ conundrum? One does not simply replace 31 per cent of the team’s goal scoring prowess. That is what the Oilers have lost from their 2025 playoff team, 31 per cent of the goal scoring having now left town with the departures of Corey Perry, 10 playoff goals, Evander Kane, six, Connor Brown, […]

Politics

51 h. ago Fixes needed or this could be Vancouver’s last Celebration of Light, producer warns

Soaring costs and the loss of public and private funding have pushed Vancouver’s beloved summer tradition — and other major city events — to the brink.

Culture

52 h. ago Jasper points to ‘mischaracterization’ of wildfire report after Alberta premier calls for apology

OTTAWA — The top administrator in Jasper, Alta., downplayed claims Friday that a report his town commissioned into last summer’s devastating wildfire was about blaming the province for making things worse, after the premier called on the town to apologize. Jasper Chief Administrative Officer Bill Given told the National Post that the initial media coverage […]

Events

54 h. ago Raptors top seed for NBA Summer League playoffs thanks to prized rookie

Collin Murray-Boyles has been one of the best players in Las Vegas.

Sport

54 h. ago Longshoremen's rec hockey team loses coveted Agrodome ice time to pro women's team

For 60 years, Longshoremen have played hockey at the Agrodome. But the arrival of the new PWHL team means the recreational hockey club will likely be displaced from the rink.

Sport

55 h. ago Toronto’s average temperature rising fastest among Major League Baseball cities

Toronto's average temperature has gone up 3 degrees Celsius when the Blue Jays are in season.

Sport

56 h. ago Major League Baseball proves it's best in class when it comes to all

Tom Mayenknecht: Baseball's all-star game hits a grand slam while NFL Players Association strikes out

Sport