73 m. ago Blue Jays ace Max Scherzer’s recent pitching bodes well when baseball’s post

The pitcher known as Mad Max is beginning to show the signs of a staff ace. When the Jays signed the future hall of famer to a one-year deal, they had an inkling what they were getting. But no one could have envisioned this version of Max Scherzer, especially after he left following three innings […]

Sport

2 h. ago 'A Fringe full of stars': Edmonton Fringe festival 2025 returns with a cosmic celebration

The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival returns, celebrating the performers, attendees, and volunteers who make the festival possible. The 44th edition of the Edmonton Fringe runs Aug. 14-24, featuring 221 indoor shows across more than 40 venues. The festival’s opening ceremonies are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday at ATB Park on the ATB stage, […]

Culture

3 h. ago WNBA in Vancouver: Atlanta aims for 7th straight win against Seattle

WNBA play their first regular season game in Canada with a surging Atlanta taking on a sliding Seattle at Rogers Arena

Other

3 h. ago RYAM Leadership to Highlight Growth Strategy at August Investor Conference and Roadshow

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE: RYAM) (the “Company”), the global leader in High Purity Cellulose, today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer De Lyle Bloomquist and Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President Finance Marcus Moeltner will engage with investors at two events later this month — the 16th Annual Midwest […]

Politics

4 h. ago BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: TIFF movie controversy over documentary “The Road Between Us”

WATCH as Sun Editor-in-Chief Adrienne Batra and Postmedia political columnists Brian Lilley and Lorrie Goldstein head to the big screen to talk about the controversial movie at Toronto International Film Festival called The Road Between Us that was nixed by TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey. What do YOU think?  Tell us your thoughts in the comment […]

Events

4 h. ago Festival calls for safe return of 100 animal pelts after Fort Gibraltar heist

Someone scaled the fence at Fort Gibraltar after the site closed for the day on Monday and made off with more than 100 animal furs.

Culture

4 h. ago Volunteerism playing a critical role in fighting Manitoba wildfires

Volunteers have played a critical role in fighting wildfires across Manitoba this season, including in the Whiteshell Provincial Park.

Events

4 h. ago Review: Blueridge festival honours 'Three Queens' with special concert

The Aug. 13 concert focused on music by Violet Archer, Jean Coulthard, and Barbara Pentland, important Canadian women who died in 2000.

Culture

4 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays fans welcome back Buck Martinez with emotional ovation

While he had returned to the Toronto Blue Jays broadcast booth last week on the road, Buck Martinez was finally home on Tuesday.The legendary broadcaster returned to the Rogers Centre broadcast booth after months of treatment for lung cancer, with his first game coming against the Chicago Cubs.And in a tribute shown both in the stadium and across the country on Sportsnet, Martinez was given a massive ovation by those in attendance."Thank you, thank you," Martinez said, standing up and putting his hand to his heart to acknowledge the applause from fans and players in attendance."Everybody's so happy to have you back," Blue Jays play-by-play broadcaster Dan Shulman said on the broadcast."It's great to be back," Martinez added. "I missed all the crew, missed the great fans. It's a great way to finish the season. We're going to be strong, we're gonna finish it and go right on through October."The @...

Sport

5 h. ago Euna Solutions Named Government Technology Management Team of the Year in 2025 Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence

Euna Solutions’ executive team is recognized for its strategic leadership, value-driven culture and commitment to serving the public sector ATLANTA & TORONTO — Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based solutions for the public sector, today announced that its executive team has been named the winner of the Gold Stevie® Award in the Government […]

Politics

6 h. ago Ontario government just ordered public service workers back to office full time

The Government of Ontario has just announced that it's officially mandating a full return to the office for its public servants, ending a hybrid work policy that has been in place since 2022. Starting Jan. 5, 2026, more than 60,000 Ontario Public Service employees will be required to work in-person five days a week.The move, revealed in a news release from Treasury Board President Caroline Mulroney on Thursday, marks a significant turning point from the current rules, which require a minimum of three days per week in the office. A transitional phase will begin on Oct. 20, 2025, when employees will be asked to increase their in-office attendance to four days a week. In a statement, Mulroney said the updated policy "represents the current workforce landscape in the province," adding that more than half of Ontario's public service employees are already working full-time in person due to the nature of their roles. ...

Politics

6 h. ago Ontario farm is hosting a music festival in a giant sunflower field this month

Mark your calendars, Toronto! Campbell's Cross Farm is hosting a music festival later this month, and it's happening in their massive sunflower field in Inglewood, Ontario. The Sunflower Garden Party will take place amidst hundreds of sunflowers, and is being billed as "Toronto's first alcohol-free music festival." It's a blend of natural beauty and the recently popularized trend of daytime partying without the hangover. What to expectImagine it: endless Instagram-worthy rows of blooms, feel-good DJ sets and other musical acts, and late summer vibes, all wrapped into a one-of-a-kind, 12-hour event that's organized with an eco-conscious mindset.Sunflower Garden organizers also promise a curated "botanical bar" of sober sips to complement inspiring wellness activities and activations, along with a vendor market, art displays and food options.So far, they've dropped a lineup of ...

Culture

6 h. ago Great Clips, Inc. Names Rob Goggins President and Chief Executive Officer

Steve Hockett Retires Following 37-Year Career at Great Clips, Inc. That Began as Franchisee; Kerry Bundy Promoted to Chief Legal Officer MINNEAPOLIS — Great Clips, the world’s largest salon brand, today announced the promotion of Rob Goggins to President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2026, succeeding Steve Hockett, who will retire at the […]

Events

6 h. ago Daulton Varsho reveals how Blue Jays teammate stole his jersey number

Outfielder had to switch jersey numbers from No. 25 to No. 5 after Anthony Santander joined team in off-season.

Other

7 h. ago Edmonton events: Creed comes to Rogers Place, Dragon Boat Festival returns, Wild Mushroom Expo, and Bleak Party

Creed: Swinging some big nostalgia for the end of the 20th century (and the nightmare-sequel Woodstock apparently) with their Return of the Summer of ’99 Tour, the My Own Prisoners are at the big rink Tuesday night. While avidly exploring religious themes with spirited aplomb, let’s repeat once more that the Florida-born, post-grunge Creed is […]

Culture

7 h. ago Netradyne Strengthens Leadership Team with New CFO and COO Appointments

Appointments reflect Netradyne’s strong growth trajectory and global expansion SAN DIEGO — Netradyne, a global leader in AI-driven road and fleet safety solutions, today announced the appointment of Smita Sanadhya as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Tom Schmitt as Chief Operating Officer (COO). These two key leadership appointments come at a pivotal time of growth […]

Politics

7 h. ago Ontario civil servants will return to office full time, ending pandemic

The government said staff who are going to work three days a week will move to four days in October, moving toward a full return by Jan. 5, 2026.

Science

8 h. ago ‘PR perfume on institutional moral rot’: Toronto film festival’s apology to makers of October 7 doc rings hollow to some

Festival CEO Cameron Bailey issued an apology to the makers of a documentary and to the 'TIFF community' but some say it's not enough

Culture

8 h. ago Metallica à la Sphere de Las Vegas en 2026: les rumeurs s’intensifient

Le bassiste Robert Trujillo a fait des déclarations révélatrices, cette semaine.

Other

10 h. ago South Africa to Set up Credit Guarantee for Infrastructure in 2026

South Africa’s government is in talks with lenders to fund the bulk of a credit-guarantee vehicle it plans to establish in July 2026 to support investment in infrastructure by private companies, the nation’s deputy finance minister said.

Economics