11 h. ago A massive sand dune is coming to the middle of downtown Toronto

While much of Toronto's downtown core can best be described as a concrete jungle, one area is getting a particularly intriguing dose of nature this summer in the form of an enormous artificial sand dune.The onslaught of warmer temperatures and sunny days signals the return of some of Toronto's most celebrated spring and summer traditions, from outdoor concerts at Budweiser Stage to the cherry blossom bloom at High Park, but this year, the city is also gearing up for some interesting new events and attractions to keep things fresh.Down at The Bentway, Toronto's reclaimed public space under the Gardiner Expressway, there's a particularly vibrant suite of programming scheduled to take place throughout the season, including the return of their popular roller skating rink and Art Socials.Some additions for the 2025 spring and summer season promise to be a little bit more... unique, though, like Sand Flight, an immersive dance performance that takes place atop an enormous sand d...

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7 d. ago Toronto sandwich shop shuts down in favour of entirely new concept

A Toronto sandwich shop that was especially admired for its almost-too-good-to-be-true falafel has shut down permanently, but something new is already brewing.As something of a sandwich connoisseur around Toronto, I like to think I know a good shop when I see it, and the city certainly has no shortage of good ones.Lambo's, Vilda's, La Salumeria; I've tried 'em all, and I've loved them all, but sometimes a true favourite arises, not from the hype that the rest of the Toronto sandwich community is giving it, but simply from how damn good it is.That favourite, for me, was Fattoush Sandwich Club.First opened in 2021, the Cabbagetown sandwich shop served up Levantine delicacies, frequently all tucked into a pita, but sometimes on a bun or English muffin, including grilled halloumi, chicken shawarma and the best falafel in Toronto, according to Toronto.From crisp pickled turnips to creamy, herby dressings, every bite of a Fattoush Sandwich Club sandwich was, in my opinion, sheer, perfect ...

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2 w. ago Karen Read facing music again in second murder trial in Boston cop’s death

Accused killer Karen Read’s last-ditch effort to have her charges tossed has been torpedoed. On Tuesday, jury selection begins for the 45-year-old’s second murder trial in the death of her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe. Read is accused of slamming into O’Keefe — a 16-year BPD veteran — with her vehicle. O’Keefe was left […]

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2 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays claim to be past all the clubhouse drama of last season

A better vibe in the clubhouse could lead to a much better season for the Toronto Blue Jays.The Jays are looking to bounce back after a rather disastrous 2024 season in which they finished dead last in the AL-East with a 74-88 record. It was a major step in the wrong direction for a team most felt would get into the playoffs, though we are starting to learn what may have caused those struggles.While their disappointing season could largely be attributed to onfield play that included tension at the dish with their entire pitching staff, the bigger issue may have been some tension in the clubhouse.Nobody from the team has suggested what the exact issue was, though there have been a few who've suggested things are much better from a culture perspective this time around."Last year, we had a few things that didn't let us be out there with confidence and happy," Jose Berrios said today during a media availability. "We have already worked on that and talked about that. Our relationshi...

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2 w. ago Theatre Calgary's new season to include murder, musicals and much loved favourites

Theatre Calgary’s 58th season will include two classics seen through a contemporary lens, a world premiere musical, a take on a Canadian musical, an unprecedented return of a hit show, plus the 38th edition of A Christmas Carol. The season will begin on Aug. 26 with the return of Farren Timoteo’s Made in Italy which […]

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3 w. ago Calgary Flames gear up for final playoff push chasing Blues and duelling Canucks

With 13 games remaining in their regular season, including seven at home, the Calgary Flames continue their fight for an NHL playoff spot.

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3 w. ago Meet Flames goalie prospect Arsenii Sergeev, now aiming to lead Penn State to an NCAA title

Flames draft pick Arsenii Sergeev has been superb in the second half of the college season, including a 43-save show-off in an outdoor game

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3 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays add Canadian alternative to U.S. soda in new drinks lineup

The Toronto Blue Jays are just around the corner from quenching their fans' thirst for baseball.And for those in attendance at games at the Rogers Centre starting on March 27, the concession stands around the ballpark can help quench, well, regular thirst.In addition to the new food items — such as cotton candy fries and mini pancakes — the Jays have unveiled a new drink menu for this season.Cocktails include:Touch Em' All Joe (Aperol Spritz)Hugo Spritz  (features notes of elderflower and lemon.Tropical Spritz (guava flavour profile)Mango Spritz (prosecco-based mango cocktail)The Stop Slide (coffee-based cocktail exclusively at The Stop)Frozen Margarita (watermelon, guava, mango and blood orange)Black & Blue Margarita (exclusively at The Catch Bar)Big Leagues Stone Fruit Bourbon (old fashioned with a fruity twist)Long Fly Ball Strawberry Ginger Lemonade (vodka-based cocktail)Boys of Summer Prickly Pear MargaritaOK Blue Jays&nbs...

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