6 h. ago No surprises as Canadiens make final cuts ahead of season opener in Toronto

Oliver Kapanen earns the one vacant forward spot and Joe Veleno makes the team as Habs get ready to play Wednesday in Toronto.

Sport

7 h. ago Our final Maple Leaf camp takeaways – and sunset for Brendan Shanahan

Before embarking on a new season, some old business to clear up, via Brendan Shanahan.  The deposed president of the Maple Leafs didn’t think his “Shanaplan” was the expensive failure that two playoff series wins in nine years might indicate, reminding Prime Video’s Faceoff: Inside the NHL series that he left the Bay Street house […]

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9 h. ago New York Yankees manager claps back at Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez

It's been nearly a month since Buck Martinez criticized the New York Yankees.However, his comments haven't been forgotten.When the Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros on Sept. 9, the story wasn't about the final result (a 4-3 Toronto win). What most remember from that game were Martinez's comments in the seventh inning when he found out that the Detroit Tigers were pounding the Yankees."You know, the Yankees, they're not a good team. I don't care what their record is. They have a lot of wild pitches, they make a lot of mistakes in the field, they don't run the bases very well. If they don't hit home runs, they don't have a chance to win."Well, turns out that neither the fans nor Yankees manager Aaron Boone have forgotten his comments.“Contrary to some thoughts up here, we’re a really good team," Boone told reporters on Friday.Just in case it wasn't clear who Boone was talking about, he later clarified."I know...

Culture

45 h. ago Ontario once had very bizarre McDonald's locations but they're gone forever

Although most McDonald's locations in Ontario look nearly identical today — with their grey exteriors and red columns topped with the chain's famous golden arches — some outlets had their own distinct quirky character throughout the 1970s and 1990s. As franchise owners worked to set their locations apart from others, many experienced unusual features that have since disappeared, including attached train cabooses to host birthday parties, and even one with a gas station built beneath it. For those who grew up in Ontario during the late 20th century, the sight of a bright red caboose beside your local McDonald's was a staple of childhood. Franchise owners across the province, from Chatham to Stratford, Barrie to Owen Sound, and Orangeville to Mississauga, converted former railway cars into dining rooms and play areas, and birthday party rooms. A McDonald's caboose restaurant in Chatham, Ont., in 1985. Photo: Don McQueen/Old Ont...

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55 h. ago Loblaw closing No Name discount grocery stores in Ontario after just a year

Loblaw Companies Ltd. is slowly winding down its ultra-discount No Name grocery store program, with two of the three pilot locations in Ontario now closed or slated to shut down just over a year after they first opened. The stores were originally launched in September 2024 and gave shoppers access to even lower prices than the company's existing discount chains, like No Frills. The concept aimed to reduce operating costs through shorter store hours, a smaller assortment of products, limited marketing, no refrigeration, and fewer weekly deliveries. At the time, the company said that the stores would help customers save up to 20 per cent on everyday essentials; however, it looks like the concept didn't exactly land with consumers, as its reduced operating costs meant shoppers would have to shop elsewhere for refrigerated items like dairy or fresh meat products. The bare-bones stores carried just 1,300 products, compared to the 7,000 items typically carried in sm...

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60 h. ago I took a trip back in time to ride vintage TTC streetcars and here's how it went

The Halton County Radial Railway (HCRR) allows the public to get up close and personal with the rich history of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and its generations of streetcars.Located near Guelph, Ont. HCRR is Ontario's first and largest museum, highlighting electric railways. Among the museum's main draws, visitors can board vintage transit vehicles and ride around a scenic, two-kilometre-long loop, or explore the barns full of classic streetcars and subway trains.Even if transit history is not your hyperfixation, the museum's rail circuit offers perhaps one of the best fall colour experiences in the province when the grounds transform into a wonderland of fall colours every autumn.Explore the Halton County Radial Railway in this photo gallery.

Transport

64 h. ago Looking back at all Blue Jays playoff opponents as first meeting with Yankees looms

Finally, in its 11th trip to the post-season, Toronto will take on the Yankees. We’ll have to wait on Toronto vs. Boston.

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4 d. ago What to eat at first Toronto outpost of restaurant chain made famous by Guy Fieri

Vancouver's Peaceful Restaurant has finally opened its first location in Toronto, bringing Northern Chinese cuisine to the Annex.Peaceful Restaurant had already been a local favourite across Metro Vancouver for 15 years by the time Guy Fieri rolled into town in 2013, to feature the restaurant on an episode of his show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.The episode further catapulted the restaurant into local legend status, beloved city (dare we even say, province?) over for its droolworthy Mandarin-style cuisine.It was only a matter of time before we got the chance to dust off our chopsticks and try the restaurant for ourselves, and now, nearly 30 years after Peaceful Restaurant's first location opened, we've finally scored our own location in Toronto.At the helm of the whole operation is Executive Chef and founder Charlie Huang.Huang opened the first location of Peaceful Restaurant in Vancouver back in 1998, and tells us visitors from Toronto have been begg...

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4 d. ago Breakfast restaurant with many Vancouver locations arrives in Toronto this month

A breakfast restaurant that has locations across Vancouver is finally about to make its Toronto debut this fall.We're big fans of inheriting chains from elsewhere in the country over here in Toronto.Whether they're celebrated hits like The Lunch Lady or crowd-pleaser chains like Central, we're always happy to see some hometown heroes touch down in the 'Six. We also, as most people do, love breakfast and brunch.A combination of the two? That's a sure recipe for glory. Just look at our enthusiasm when Calgary's OEB finally opened a location in the city.Now, there's a new Western Canada breakfast staple that's about to be added to the metaphorical Toronto pancake stack: Vancouver favourite, Yolks.Founded as a charming, blue cart churning out creative takes on breakfast classics in 2012, Yolks has since blossomed into a must-try chain, boasting three locations in Metro Vancouver and one in Ottawa.According to the chain's website, l...

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8 d. ago Blue Jays set stage for final day drama and shot at seventh AL East title in franchise history

For 103 days the Blue Jays have had at least a share of first place in the American League East, their bid for a last-to-first season surviving all manner of stops, starts and tests. And now the task is to extend it to 104 in the 162nd and final game of the 2025 Major League […]

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9 d. ago Raptors sign guard Jared Rhoden, finalize training camp roster

The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Jared Rhoden, the team announced Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. With the signing, the Raptors have finalized their training camp roster which now stands at the maximum of 21 players. The 6-foot-5, 210-pound Rhoden averaged 8.4 points and 16.2 minutes in 14 games (two starts) with […]

Sport

1 week ago Toronto's crashing condo market like nothing seen since global financial crisis

Toronto's pre-construction condo market is finally bottoming out after over a decade and a half of frenzied construction that has reshaped the city's skyline while also contributing to a runaway increase in housing costs.But after years of doom-and-gloom predictions, a new RBC report makes it pretty clear that the developers and investors running the show are no longer able to rake in the immense profits that drove the local building boom to sky-scraping heights (and costs).The report released on Tuesday, titled "Navigating Toronto's frozen pre-construction condo market," outlines the steep decline in sales in pre-construction developments, a nosedive characterized as a "deep freeze" of "plummeting" sales at levels "not seen since the global financial crisis."RBCIt may seem like they're stating the obvious at this point, but experts are pointing to the reality of investor demand driving the local pre-construction condo market a...

Events

1 week ago Japanese noodle chain with Michelin nod opening Toronto location soon

An international Japanese food chain known for its handmade noodles is finally about to open its first Canadian location in Toronto.Toronto loves our noodles — that much cannot be argued. Whether served in a soup, stir-fried or, heck, even dripping in bolognese, there's something about a tubular, starch-based creation that speaks to the soul every time.Lucky for us, Toronto is about to get its very own location of a noodle shop that's already made waves across the globe: Kajiken.The noodle dish in the spotlight at Kajiken? It's none other than aburasoba, a dish similar to ramen but served without broth. Instead, the noodles, which are made by hand in the shop, are coated in the restaurant's legendary secret sauce for a sip-free experience.The chain may be landing in North York this fall, but Kajiken brings with it a 15-year history that spans the globe.Kajiken was first born in 2010 when founder Kenichi Kaji fell in love with aburasoba. He o...

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1 week ago Southwestern Ontario boy, 14, hasn't been seen for several days: Police

Ontario Provincial Police on Tuesday were seeking the public’s help locating a 14-year-old boy who hadn’t been seen for several days. Police said the 14-year-old, identified only as Frank (Franz), left his home in Vienna, a small village of about 750 people in Elgin County, last Friday around 5 p.m., and is believed to have […]

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1 week ago Over 11km of TTC subway will shut down this weekend in huge planned outage

Those looking to take advantage of the final days of tolerable weather in Toronto may want to note a massive transit disruption planned for the coming weekend.The TTC is planning to shut down stretches of its two busiest subway lines for the entire weekend of Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28, with the overlapping closures on Line 1 and Line 2 combining for a whopping 11.25 kilometres of track.Here's what you need to know about this weekend's transit disruptions.Line 1 (Yonge-University)Commuters relying on the Yonge stretch of Line 1 will be hardest hit by the planned outages, with the TTC to shut down approximately 8.5 kilometres of track spanning from Eglinton Station all the way up to the line's northern terminus at Finch.Shuttle buses will cover the gap in service, which covers Eglinton, Lawrence, York Mills, Sheppard-Yonge, North York Centre, and Finch stations.All stations along the closed stretch of subway will remain open for commuters to purchase fares an...

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1 week ago Experience Niagara Falls like never before at Ontario’s first flying theatre

You may have visited Niagara Falls, but you’ve never experienced it quite like this.Niagara Takes Flight is a thrilling new attraction in Niagara Falls, Ontario, that quite literally takes guests to new heights. Located at Table Rock Centre, just steps from the brink of the Horseshoe Falls, this state-of-the-art flying experience is the first of its kind in the province and the second in Canada. It features a 180-degree domed screen that immerses you in cinematic aerial views of the region.Soar through the sky on a journey that celebrates the rich history of Niagara, along with the geography and people who make it so special.The full experienceBefore your feet leave the ground, you’ll move through a captivating pre-show that spans three media-rich rooms, each guiding you through different eras of Niagara’s history.Plus, Niagara Falls-raised filmmaker James Cameron (yes, that James Cameron) lends his voice for key pieces of th...

Culture

2 w. ago Blue Jays finally clinch playoff spot and now the real work begins

Hard to know what would have tasted better for Blue Jays manager John Schneider and his relieved and now officially playoff-bound team. Was it the traditional champagne celebration after a hard-fought 8-5 win over the Kansas City Royals and what turned out to be a delayed celebration to secure at least an American League wildcard […]

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2 w. ago Blue Jays finally clinch playoff spot, but now real work begins

Hard-fought 8-5 win over Kansas City Royals earns franchise its 11th MLB postseason berth

Sport

2 w. ago Blue Jays fall to Rays as Tampa’s dominant pitching forces series split

Toronto shut out by AL East rival in series finale matinee.

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2 w. ago Final update given on investigation into Toronto gynecologist’s office

Toronto Public Health says it has the results for about a quarter of the patients potentially exposed to blood-borne viruses at a downtown gynecologist's office.

Economics