38 h. ago The history behind Toronto’s own version of the 'Stonewall' event

It’s been over 50 years since the events of the Brunswick Four, when Toronto police brutally assaulted a group of lesbians for singing a parody at the city's Brunswick House pub. While some academics have likened this moment to Canada's "Stonewall" — as this was one of the first major gay or lesbian topics that received extensive press coverage in Canada — the Brunswick Four have only in recent years begun to receive the acknowledgement they deserve.  The event also helped popularized the term "dyke," a word now used for Dyke Marches, Dykes on Bike and other initiatives internationally."Honestly, they all seem to have just forgot about it," says Adrienne Rosen, the only member of the Brunswick Four who was wrongfully convicted. Rosen, along with Lamar Van Dyke and Pat Murphy (now deceased) were arrested.  "Outside of a few [in the community], the gay movement never rea...

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3 d. ago Toronto Raptors Superfan Nav Bhatia reps Canada courtside at NBA Finals

If there's an important basketball game going on somewhere in the world, don't be surprised to see Toronto Raptors Superfan Nav Bhatia there.Bhatia, the 73-year-old car dealership owner who has attended nearly every Raptors home game in Toronto in the franchise's history — save for a few COVID-19-related absences — was spotted on basketball's stage on Wednesday night.With Game 3 of the NBA Finals taking place in Indianapolis between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder, Bhatia was front and centre in his usual courtside seats.The Raptors superfan at a Pacers game? pic.twitter.com/twLLbbN8Yh— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) June 12, 2025Instead of his usual Raptors get-up, Bhatia was wearing a Canada basketball No. 95 jersey, which stuck out quite a bit in a sea of mostly yellow and dark blue, mixed in with the odd Oklahoma City fan.Seeing Bhatia travel for a big game is hardly anything new for him, as we've spotted him cheering on t...

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3 d. ago Clio Health Names Klick Health ‘Independent Agency of the Year’ for Third Consecutive Year

Agency also wins 25 Clios after receiving three prestigious D&AD Awards and making history at The One Show in May NEW YORK & TORONTO — Klick Health was celebrated by the Clio Health Awards last night as ‘Independent Agency of the Year’ for the third straight year. Klick also took home 25 trophies for its […]

Science

5 d. ago Largest fentanyl bust in OPP history part of two drug trafficking probes

"I don’t want us to be distracted by the narrative of fentanyl going from Canada into the U.S. and take away from the public safety concern around fentanyl.”

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2 w. ago The history of the Lick's Homeburgers restaurants in Toronto

If you've lived in Toronto long enough, you probably remember Lick's Homeburgers, not just for the burgers, but for the singing staff and that unmistakable "Guk" sauce.In a city that's now overrun with burger chains, it's easy to forget that Lick's was once a homegrown institution with more than two dozen locations across Ontario, and a place where ordering a burger almost always came with a spontaneous and probably off-key rendition of a pop song.Lick's began with a single location in 1980, when founder Denise Meehan opened the first restaurant on Queen Street East. With a few decades in the hospitality business under her belt, Meehan decided to use a $5,000 loan to open up the restaurant, with the aim to serve food that was fresh and easy on the wallet.Photo: Lick's.For the first few months of the business, the restaurant was operated by Meehan and one part-time employee. The founder worked tirelessly from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. on most da...

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2 w. ago Alex Palou makes history as first Spanish driver to win Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS — Alex Palou has become the first driver from Spain to win the Indianapolis 500 by holding off former Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Marcus Ericsson over the closing laps Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Palou, who has won three IndyCar titles in four years _ including the last two, came to the speedway with […]

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2 w. ago GOLDBERG: History should have made more reporters skeptical about Biden’s health

Hundreds of thousands of photos were taken of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. And yet, there are only four known photos of him in a wheelchair. This was deliberate. FDR hid his disability from polio — even from his mother. He ordered the Secret Service to destroy images of him in a wheelchair. His doctor, recommended by […]

Politics

3 w. ago Ontario beach has a giant military submarine that you can go inside

An Ontario locale known for its clean, scenic beach that makes for the perfect summer road trip from Toronto also has some spectacularly cool history that visitors can learn about and explore — namely, in the form of a ginormous military submarine that's permanently parked there.Port Burwell is a quaint community along Lake Erie that boasts a 2.5 km-long stretch of sand abutting warm, shallow waters that are ideal for swimming, and are regularly recognized with Blue Flag status for their exceptional quality. Nestled off the beaten path away from major cities, the area in and around the 239-hectare Port Burwell Provincial Park is popular for all sorts of other outdoor activities, too, like hiking, boating, bird-watching, fishing, biking, or camping in one of more than 230 campsites with access to great amenities. Part of the beach is even off-leash dog-friendly!But beyond being a spot to immerse yourself in some stunning Ont...

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