64 m. ago Lack of consent stalls plans for North America’s first whale sanctuary in Nova Scotia

An ambitious plan in Nova Scotia to build North America's first coastal refuge for captive whales may have hit a dead end.

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67 m. ago Wayne Gretzky wine is under attack again at a different Toronto store

It seems an increasing number of Canadians are turning on Wayne Gretzky under the notion that he has, in many ways, turned on us by remaining cozy with tariff-wielding Donald Trump.Ever since being spotted sporting a MAGA hat while attending the U.S. President's election party in the fall, the former hockey player and national icon has been losing favour left, right and, yes, centre.Fans are now symbolically disposing of their Gretzky memorabilia and, most recently, boycotting the star's line of wines in various small ways.One hilarious miscreant swapped the labels for all Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery & Distillery products at their local Toronto LCBO, deeming the brand's varieties "sad & two-faced" and "weak & backstabbery" via rewritten taste profiles. (The retailer denied it ever happened, for the record, despite photo evidence.)Now, another resident apparently disappointed by Gretzky's social ties to a politician inten...

Events

89 m. ago Bitfarms Schedules Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Conference Call on March 27, 2025

TORONTO, Ontario, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitfarms Ltd. (NASDAQ/TSX: BITF), a global Bitcoin and vertically integrated data center company, will report its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Thursday, March 27 before the market opens. Management will host a conference call on the same day at 8:00 am EST. All […]

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93 m. ago The Canada Child Benefit goes out Thursday. How much will you get?

March payments of the Canada Child Benefit will roll out on Thursday to eligible families with children under the age of 18 years.

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1 hour ago Disgusting blob of living slime found in Toronto's new engineered river

You know that unsettling feeling you get when you're swimming in a freshwater body, and some underwater plant grazes your foot? Well, what if I told you that researchers recently found a wriggling, fist-sized blob of slime at the artificially forged mouth of Toronto's Don River? And what if I added on the fact that this slimy specimen is actually an entire colony of living things?Hopefully I didn't catch you right at lunchtime with this information, but the facts remain — there's a living slime monster lurking in a Toronto waterway. Okay, maybe I got a little too ominous there, as this living mass of goop found in the new mouth of the Don is nothing to fear, and is actually a sign that the engineered waterway is developing into a healthy river mouth.It may look like a jellyfish species ready to deliver a potent sting, but this ball of gelatinous life is totally harmless.Waterfront Toronto reported the discovery of a bryozoan colony living in the mouth of the Don...

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1 hour ago In Tina Turner musical, Jayna Elise portrays the late rock legend's grace and lightning

"I knew that she had stamina. I don’t think I knew just how energetic she was," says the star of Tina — The Tina Turner Musical, which comes to Vancouver March 25-30

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2 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays reveal new food lineup with wild items like cotton candy fries

The Toronto Blue Jays are just a little over a week out from their home opener, and they've got no shortage of food options in the stands.When Toronto returns to Rogers Centre on March 27 against the Baltimore Orioles, they'll be trotting out all sorts of new offerings available to fans.One of the most unique choices comes via the Cotton Candy Fries which are, well, exactly what they sound like: cotton candy on top of fries.Another fun feature item is the Plakata skewer, featuring chicken covered in sazon and ancho chipotle aioli and pico de gallo. Named after Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s signature home run cry, it's available in the Corona Rooftop Patio on the upper deck in right field, where fans can also find a classic jerk chicken skewer.On the other side of the 500 level in TD Park Social, located in left field, fans can try out mini blueberry or Oreo pancakes.In centre field of the 100 level at The Stop, fans can find new options for a bao or rice bowl in flavours li...

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2 h. ago Trump threatens Houthi rebels that they’ll be ‘completely annihilated’ as airstrikes pound Yemen

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Wednesday that they’ll be “completely annihilated” as American airstrikes pounded locations under their control, while further pressuring the group’s main benefactor Iran. Strikes hit Sanaa, Yemen’s rebel-held capital, as well as their stronghold of Saada in the country’s northwest on […]

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3 h. ago Westland Insurance unveils new benefits brand: Westland Benefits

Westland Benefits will be led by experienced benefits leader Matt Mann Surrey, BC/Territories of the Coast Salish (Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen First Nations), March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Westland Insurance is proud to announce the launch of its new benefits brand, Westland Benefits, in BC, effective April 1, 2025. This launch marks a significant […]

Economics

3 h. ago Blind hockey tourney founder Mark DeMontis to be honoured in Toronto

The world’s largest blind hockey tournament returns to Toronto this weekend for its 11th edition and founder Mark DeMontis will be honoured during Friday’s opening ceremonies. The 2025 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament presented by CNIB Foundation takes place Friday to Sunday at the Mattamy Athletic Centre, formerly Maple Leaf Gardens, and will be the […]

Sport

3 h. ago It’s time for Canadians to challenge the American domination of the LNG space

Susan McArthur: Canada is now among the top 10 countries with natural gas reserves. It's time to take advantage of that

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3 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays players admit to some hilarious guilty pleasure songs

There could be some interesting music being played out of the Toronto Blue Jays locker room this season.The Blue Jays posted a video asking players what their guilty pleasure song is, and the answers were absolutely hilarious. A few artists were named by several players, with quite a few Swifties donning the Jays jersey this season. Here's a look at the guilty pleasure songs of some of the Blue Jays roster:Mason Fluharty: "Look What You Made Me Do," Taylor SwiftDavis Schneider: "Unwritten," Natasha BedingfieldErnie Clement: "Zombie," The CranberriesRyan Jennings: "Love Story," Taylor SwiftKevin Gausman: Taylor SwiftJose Berrios: Taylor SwiftMichael Stefanic: "Party in The USA," Miley CyrusRiley Tirotta: "Unwritten," Natasha BedingfieldPhil Clarke: "Hot To Go!," Chappell RoanRobert Brooks: "Pink Pony Club," Chappell RoanLeo Jimemenz: "Levitating," Dua LipaRyan Burr: "Espresso," Sabrina CarpenterJacob Sharp: "Barbie Girl," AquaBraydon Fisher: "We Can't Stop," Miley CyrusJosh Kasevich:...

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3 h. ago People in Toronto claim luxury gym is cancelling their memberships over bad reviews

Over the past few years, luxury gyms and wellness clubs have completely transformed the fitness landscape in Toronto, but the members of one club suggest that it's not all smooth squatting.The 2021 arrival of Winnipeg-based "social wellness club" Altea Active in Toronto was a revelation for the city's fitness community, leading to the immediate formation of a near evangelical fanbase for the gym.Opening up shop in an expansive 89,000 sq. ft. space at Liberty Village's Novus building, the gym boasted a virtually unmatched suite of offerings, from aquatic training, fitness classes, open gym training, a restaurant, recreation and child care.With memberships, at the time, starting at $95 per month (which have since been increased), for many, the suite of offerings — on top of the gym's high-calibre instructors, who fostered fan bases of their own — more than justified the lofty cost.Recently, though, members have noted some changes around the gym, and not everyone'...

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3 h. ago All of Canada's major telecoms are copying each other's North American plans

These carriers are crazy, just copying each other left, right and centre. The Toronto-based telecom, Rogers, recently launched a $55/125GB promotion, and now, Telus and Bell have copied the plan. This comes after Telus launched a $50/100GB plan that Rogers and Bell copied.Telus' $55/125GB plan offers speeds up to 1Gbps and unlimited data at reduced speeds. It also features unlimited data, talk, and text in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. You can also redeem three months of Stream+ Premium for $15 per month.Stream+ Premium is typically $43 per month and includes Netflix Premium, Disney+, an Amazon Prime membership, and access to Telus Films and Series.Bell's version of the $55/125GB plan offers no speed cap but reduced speeds after the 125GB of data. It also offers unlimited data, calling, and texting in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. Similar to some of Bell’s other plans, it has an HD streaming cap. This means wh...

Politics

3 h. ago Alberta to fund 14 additional school projects in Edmonton area

Alberta plans to fund 14 new school projects in the Edmonton area over the next three years. If Alberta Budget 2025 is passed, the province plans to invest $225 million over the next three years to fund 14 new school projects in Edmonton and 16 in Calgary. The 14 new school projects in the Edmonton […]

Society

3 h. ago Alberta to fund 14 additional school projects in Edmonton area as utilization rates skyrocket across school boards

Alberta plans to fund 14 new school projects in the Edmonton area over the next three years. If Alberta Budget 2025 is passed, the province plans to invest $225 million over the next three years to fund 14 new school projects in Edmonton and 16 in Calgary. The 14 new school projects in the Edmonton […]

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4 h. ago Minnesota Vikings abort pursuit of Aaron Rodgers, commit to J.J. McCarthy as QB

The Minnesota Vikings have committed to moving forward with J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback this season after deciding not to offer Aaron Rodgers a contract, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Vikings were not commenting publicly on their […]

Culture

4 h. ago Made in Toronto soda is the alternative to U.S. brands we need right now

As trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. continue to escalate, many Canadians are increasingly turning to local alternatives over American-made products.From produce to coffee and even sodas, it seems like more and more folks are choosing homegrown options in the face of rising tariffs and trade uncertainty.With U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum already in place, new "global tariffs" are expected to hit on April 2, which are predicted to come in the form of reciprocal tariffs on trading partners that U.S. President Trump has been threatening for several weeks.At a time when the need for Canadian-made products has never been greater, Solly's Craft Soda, which is brewed in Toronto, is emerging as a refreshing alternative to U.S. prebiotic soda brands like Poppi (recently purchased by U.S. conglomerate PepsiCo) and Olipop.Solly's Craft Soda, created by Toronto-based Henderson Brewing Company, is an all-natural, non-GMO, low-sugar, prebiotic soda that is sweete...

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4 h. ago Stephen Ames, Mike Weir commit to 2025 Rogers Charity Classic

With the senior golf sharpshooters returning to Calgary from Aug. 15-17, Stephen Ames and Mike Weir were first to confirm their attendance

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4 h. ago Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust Declares Q1 Distribution

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF UNITED STATES SECURITIES LAW. CALGARY, Alberta, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (“Alaris” or the “Trust”) (TSX: AD.UN) announces that the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”) has declared a trust […]

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