2 h. ago Toronto FC still in search of a win after scoreless draw with Minnesota United

Toronto FC, still looking for its first win of the MLS season, played Minnesota United FC to a scoreless draw Saturday. Minnesota (4-1-3) extended its unbeaten run to seven games since dropping the season opener 1-0 at Los Angeles FC. Toronto is now winless in eight (0-4-4) this season and has gone 0-8-5 in league […]

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3 h. ago Corey Conners catching Rory McIlroy after Irishman’s record Masters start

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy is “out of his mind right now!” That was the call from CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz as the Northern Irish superstar became the first player in Masters history to begin a round with five consecutive threes on his scorecard. Birdie-Eagle-Birdie-Par-Birdie. 3-3-3-3-3. He would add yet another three at the par-3 […]

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3 h. ago Rory McIlroy electric on Masters moving day, Corey Conners giving chase

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rory McIlroy is “out of his mind right now!” That was the call from CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz as the Northern Irish superstar became the first player in Masters history to begin a round with five consecutive threes on his scorecard. Birdie-Eagle-Birdie-Par-Birdie. 3-3-3-3-3. He would add yet another three at the par-3 […]

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5 h. ago Leafs notes: Toronto’s first place race takes precedence over any help for Habs

The Maple Leafs found themselves on the fence Saturday night where the cross-border playoff picture was situated. Toronto was in the unique pre-game position of denying the Montreal Canadiens a playoff spot at least another day with a regulation win, while the reverse would help a fifth Canadian team qualify. Keep in mind it’s a […]

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5 h. ago In Season 2, ‘The Last of Us’ chooses human drama over fungal zombies

This story contains spoilers for the first season of “The Last of Us.” – – – It’s a testament to the unusual terrain “The Last of Us” has carved out that its first season ended on the exact opposite of a cliff-hanger. Ellie (Bella Ramsey), the cocky teenager whom smuggler Joel (Pedro Pascal) was charged […]

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6 h. ago Laughton, Maple Leafs forwards set to step up in going with five D

Scott Laughton once played a whole game on defence. It was with the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League, and the Maple Leafs forward recalled that it was in Brampton against the Battalion before the club pulled up stakes and moved to North Bay. The Gens were short, Laughton said, as several regulars were […]

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7 h. ago À VOIR: Demidov donne ses premiers coups de patin avec le CH

Le jeune prodige du Tricolore s’est présenté sur la glace à Toronto.

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8 h. ago ’ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL’: Michigan city braces for impact of Trump’s tariffs

FLINT — Just north of downtown Flint, Mich., a two-story red brick building known as Factory One sits as just one reminder of the rich history here of the American automobile industry. The factory, the birthplace of General Motors, still stands as a beacon of innovation in the Michigan city where the number of autoworkers […]

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13 h. ago GAMEDAY: Maple Leafs, Canadiens meet in actual meaningful game

MONTREAL CANADIENS (39-31-9) at TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS (48-26-4) When: Saturday, 7 p.m., Scotiabank Arena TV: Sportsnet, CBC Radio: TSN 1050 Odds: Canadiens +167, Maple Leafs -208 The buzz The Maple Leafs’ lead atop the Atlantic Division was trimmed on Friday night when the Tampa Bay Lightning gained one point in an overtime loss against the Detroit Red […]

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13 h. ago Caroline Elliott: Only the NDP will benefit from the new CentreBC party

B.C. history shows that the right can't win when it's divided

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19 h. ago Toronto has a new wine and chocolate tasting event but it's in a helicopter

If you're ready to take your love for chocolate to new heights, you'll be pleased to hear that Toronto has an experience designed just for adventure seekers with a sweet tooth. The Grand Chocolate Flight is a one-of-a-kind experience that combines a private chocolate tasting with a helicopter flight around Toronto. The one-hour guided tasting is led by a chocolate expert on board, who will teach you how the treats are made. Throughout the 15-kilometre helicopter flight (which takes anywhere from six to eight minutes), you can expect to savour raw cacao, as well as a curated selection of local artisan chocolates. You'll also be able to enjoy a bottle of Canadian sparkling wine and learn more about how to pair chocolates with different wines. After the ride, each guest is offered a chocolate tasting kit, a bottle of sparkling wine, as well as a commemorative digital photo next to the helicopter.  Each chocolate tasting kit contains three dark chocolate ba...

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19 h. ago The history of the horse and human water fountains in Toronto

Long before Toronto's streets were jam-packed with cars and motorcycles, they were filled with carriages and horse-drawn streetcars.In the 19th and early 20th century, horses were one of the city's primary modes of transportation, and just like today's vehicles need gas stations and charging stations, horses needed water troughs to keep them going through their long journeys.As a result, there were tons of horse and human water fountains across the city at major intersections during this time, and many of them even featured a tiny basin for dogs at their base.Horses having a drink at a Toronto water fountain in the 1910s. Photo: Archives of Ontario.One of the last surviving examples in Ontario still stands in St. James Park, along King Street East near Church Street.Manufactured by the Canada Foundry Company Ltd., the cast-iron structure dates back to the late 1800s. Facing south toward King Street is a large trough once filled by two taps, offering water to horses that fr...

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19 h. ago Lost Toronto hotel was a den of Confederate spies during U.S. Civil War

While it's hard to imagine Front Street without the iconic Royal York Hotel, that plot of land was still home to Toronto's favourite hotel — just not how you think.The Queen's Hotel was a town staple, becoming the most popular and modern hotel in Toronto during its time.But, while it featured many prominent names, the Queen's legacy is also marred with the stains of the Confederacy.Before it was the Queen's HotelThat prime real estate along Front street was originally slated to be a series of row houses designed by John Howard — the man who would later give High Park to the city.But, in 1856, a hotelier named Patrick Sword renovated the building into a hotel — dubbed the Sword's Hotel ( or Swords' Hotel, or Swords Hotel, depending on which references you're pulling from, because proper grammar clearly hadn’t been invented yet).Original plans for the Sword's HotelBecause most of the people who booked hotels were government officials, when the colonial cap...

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19 h. ago Toronto bakery closing permanently as owner moves to Australia

A much-loved bakery from a prolific Toronto baker is closing down permanently this spring as its owner prepares to embark on a journey across the International Date Line.Toronto baker Jean Blacklock has been something of a household name in Toronto for some years now, running the sensational Prairie Girl Bakery for a decade before ultimately closing it down in 2021.As the city reeled from the loss of the widely adored cupcakes, Jean was hard at work with her new-and-improved online concept, Sticky Bakery, which, on top of the cupcakes, serves decadent delights from cakes to cinnamon buns, opening their storefront on St. Clair West in November of 2024.Suffice it to say, in the years that Sticky Bakery operated as an online bakery and in the months since opening the brick-and-mortar, it has become a sensation, regularly selling out of their goodies within hours of opening.Despite Jean's prolific history on Toronto's pastry scene, along with Sticky Bakery's unwavering popular...

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19 h. ago Huge festival bringing over 100 music and comedy stars to Toronto next month

Toronto music and comedy fans are in for a treat this spring because a massive festival is coming to town with some huge stars.The 42nd edition of Departure Festival is bringing more than 100 artists from across the city, Canada and the world together from May 6 to 11.Whether you're looking to dance all night to great music or laugh it up with some of the biggest stand-ups in the world, there's a show for you to discover at the 40+ venues across Toronto. And tickets and passes are on sale now."We're showcasing over 100 emerging and established artists across music and comedy, giving Toronto fans plenty to discover," said Pat Murphy, Festival Director."Whether it's the next chart-topping musician or a comedian destined for the big stage, it's a great time to support Canadian talent and catch future stars on their way up." The Departure Festival Music Pass grants you access to over 100 showcase artists, including Toronto's own Jade Hilton, Priyana, Rochester, Charlie Houston, Sea...

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19 h. ago Environnement: l’angle mort électoral qui nous coûte déjà trop cher

La campagne électorale de 2025 se déroule comme si le Canada était un pays hors sol.

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20 h. ago Toronto Rock’s slim playoffs hopes go down in flames with loss to Vancouver Warriors

The Vancouver Warriors are heading to the National Lacrosse League playoffs on a mission. The Warriors (10-7) qualified for just its second post-season appearance since relocating from Washington State to British Columbia 11 seasons ago with a 12-10 win over the Toronto Rock at Paramount Fine Foods Centre on Friday. And judging how well they […]

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22 h. ago 'Coercive, manipulative' human trafficker handed 15½ year sentence

Jordan Hawke’s large-scale human trafficking scheme called out for a large-scale sentence to send a message “in the loudest possible way.” “His actions were exploitative, coercive, manipulative, threatening and sometimes dividing, completely self-serving and prolonged,” said Superior Court Justice Michael Carnegie in his decision Friday to sentence Hawke, 33, to 15½ years in prison. “The […]

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23 h. ago Defending our commitment to humanitarian aid: IDRF’s Response to Claims by the Toronto Sun

The International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF) has been a leader in the field of humanitarian aid and development for over four decades. Our mission is to provide relief and development assistance to vulnerable communities worldwide, guided by principles of compassion, justice, and human dignity. We have provided humanitarian aid in more than 30 countries, […]

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25 h. ago Consolidated Lithium Extends Closing of Private Placement Financing

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CONSOLIDATED LITHIUM METALS INC. (TSXV: CLM | FRA: Z36) (“Consolidated Lithium” or the “Company”) announces today that it has received conditional approval from the TSX Venture Exchange to extend the closing of future […]

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