82 m. ago Police launch hate crime probe in Liverpool after fan’s alleged racial abuse of Semenyo during game

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Police launched a hate crime investigation after ejecting a 47-year-old fan from Liverpool’s stadium for his alleged racial abuse of Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo during the opening match of the Premier League season. The incident occurred Friday night at Anfield when Semenyo, who is Black, reported the abuse to referee Anthony […]

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2 h. ago Decades after a PM got pied, the threat landscape in Canadian politics has changed

Threats against Canadian politicians have surged, with 311 cases in 2024 alone, prompting urgent calls for stronger security amid rising political hostility and online abuse.

Politics

9 h. ago ECB’s Rebel Voice Bows Out With Plea for Greater Transparency

The European Central Bank’s most rebellious interest rate-setter has one last suggestion before he departs this month: more transparency on policy decisions.

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12 h. ago Alejandro Kirk does it all as Blue Jays win comeback thriller to open series against Texas

All-star catcher got to Rangers bullpen and Jeff Hoffman shut the door.

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16 h. ago Surging Blue Jays crushing ratings game too with huge Sportsnet numbers

It’s one of the toughest tickets in town for the live crowd as the Blue Jays have become one of the hottest stories in professional sports right now. And as a result, the team with the best record in the American League is once again delivering a massive ratings bonanza for Sportsnet. According to a […]

Sport

16 h. ago Blue Jays expecting Bieber, Springer soon, but don’t hold breath on Santander

Don't expect the Jays to mess with what's working unless they're certain Santander is back to his old self.

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18 h. ago Rain helps crews fight huge wildfire near Port Alberni but relief will be temporary

Visibility for BC Wildfire Crews is an issue on Friday due to the fog and the weather, which will limit the ability to fight the fire from the air.

Events

20 h. ago Fringe Review: The Last Perfect Game: The Jerry Stephenson Story

The theatrical use of the bowling alley’s lights was impressive, and the actors did well to manage a lack of backstage in the venue

Culture

21 h. ago Whole Foods in Toronto having huge closing sale with steep grocery discounts

In case you haven't heard the news, next week will mark the end for two Toronto locations of U.S. grocery chain Whole Foods.The company, known worldwide for its fresh, organic produce and health-focused products, will be permanently closing the doors of its 4771 Yonge St. and 1860 Bayview Ave. stores, the former of which opened in 2014 and the latter, in 2017.Staff were allegedly told of their impending layoffs on the morning of Friday, Aug. 15, soon after which chatter about the developments started up on social media.A representative for Whole Foods has since confirmed the shutdowns to blogTO, saying that the two aforementioned shops will be open until Aug. 22.Given that there's only a week left of their operations, this means that there will also be a closing sale — which is actually set to be pretty massive, we've been told.The blowout events will begin at both locations on Saturday, Aug. 16, when customers will be able to nab products for 50 per...

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21 h. ago Trump vows more tariffs on steel, semiconductor chips within 2 weeks

Trump said the rates would be lower at the start to allow companies to build up domestic manufacturing in the U.S., rising sharply later.

Economics

21 h. ago Michigan football fined tens of millions of dollars, coach suspended in sign

The NCAA fined Michigan tens of millions of dollars Friday and suspended coach Sherrone Moore for three games for a sign-stealing scandal that has loomed over college football’s winningest program for nearly two years. Moore, who was already issued a self-imposed two-game suspension by Michigan, will also be banned from the first game of the […]

Economics

21 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays star Daulton Varsho talks about his future with the team and the city

Toronto Blue Jays Daulton Varsho opened up this week about his potential long-term future in the city.Varsho, who joined the team in a trade from the Arizona Diamondbacks after the 2022 season, spoke on an episode of the 6ix Inning Stretch podcast released Wednesday with former Blue Jays player Whit Merrifield and Toronto sports reporter Lindsay Dunn.One of the topics broached was Varsho's future in Toronto. He is currently on a one-year deal, with one more year of arbitration eligibility after this one and the opportunity to hit free agency for the first time in his career in 2027."There are a lot of different things that go into it," Varsho told the hosts. "You want to think about your family and what's best for them, and where I want to be, and obviously Toronto is a great place to play. They treat the families really well."Varsho has been swinging for the fences this season, as 12 of his 29 hits have been homers, in just 33 ga...

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21 h. ago Canada has most measles cases on the continent: Pan American Health Organization

TORONTO — The Pan American Health Organization says Canada has the highest number of measles cases on the continent and more action is needed to address low vaccination rates. The regional agency within the World Health Organization, which covers North and South America, says there has been an exponential rise in measles this year. As […]

Science

22 h. ago Here are all the celebs coming to Fan Expo Canada 2025 in Toronto

Fan Expo Canada 2025 officially arrives in Toronto next week, meaning comic book, video game, anime, science fiction and fantasy fanatics will have endless opportunities to come face-to-face with some of their favourite celebrities. The annual convention is the largest comics and gaming event in Canada and the third-largest pop culture event in North America, with attendees flying in from all around the world to connect with each other and meet A-list artists, creators and actors. If you're planning on heading down to the four-day convention, you're most likely hoping to catch a photo op with a star, and there will be no shortage of them to meet throughout the event. As always, this year's convention offers meet-and-greets with a star-studded list of actors, including Michael J. Fox (Back to the Future), Ewan McGregor (Star Wars), Hailee Steinfeld (Hawkeye, Sinners), William Shatner (Star Trek) and Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future)...

Sport

24 h. ago African Rainbow Minerals Limited to Acquire Shares of Surge Copper Corp.

TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — African Rainbow Minerals Limited (JSE: ARI) (A2X: ARI) (“ARM”) announces that it has signed a subscription agreement agreeing to purchase 25,781,715 common shares (“Common Shares”) of Surge Copper Corp. (“Surge”) at a price of C$0.175 per Common Share for total consideration of approximately C$4,511,800.13 (the “Subscription Agreement”) pursuant […]

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38 h. ago Guerrero et Scherzer se distinguent dans un gain des Blue Jays contre les Cubs

La longue balle de Guerrero est survenue en septième, une manche après un circuit de Michael Busch.

Other

38 h. ago B.C. disability benefit policies questioned after couple faces huge rent hike

Amelia Cooper and her husband, Aaron Busch, contacted Global News when they received less than a month's notice that their rent would increase from $1,345 to $2,265.

Events

40 h. ago What’s a Blue Jays TV rally killer? Another Apple game on Friday to bounce Sportsnet coverage

The Blue Jays are the hottest ticket in town and it’s not even close — now that the red-hot, first-place team is riding a sellout streak of 13 consecutive games at the Rogers Centre and is drawing massive ratings numbers for their corporate sister, Sportsnet. Buck Martinez is back, adding another welcome and familiar touch […]

Sport

40 h. 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

40 h. ago Blue Jays ace Max Scherzer’s recent pitching bodes well for 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 […]

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