20 h. ago New law taking effect this week called 'major win' for Canadian workers

A new law that impacts federal workers in Canada is set to take effect this week.Last year, the federal government passed Bill C-58, a law aimed at protecting unionized workers during strikes or lockouts.Starting on Friday, June 20, federal employers will no longer be able to use replacement workers, also known as "scabs," to do the jobs of unionized employees during legal strikes or lockouts.Federally regulated employers like banks, telecom companies, postal services, and transportation companies could be fined up to $100,000 per day if they violate the new "anti-scab" law in Canada."This once-in-a-generation update to federal labour law didn't happen by chance. Our union – our members and activists – made winning federal anti-scab legislation a reality," Unifor, one of Canada's largest unions, stated in a release last year.There are exceptions to this new law, such as the need to use a replacement worker to prevent threats to life,...

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1 week ago After former Leafs and Blue Jays players, CRA now goes after ex

Powell, who was part of the Raptors’ 2019 championship team, is now appealing the CRA’s decision in the Tax Court of Canada

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1 week ago Rory McIlroy: ‘If I can win the Masters, the Maple Leafs can win the Stanley Cup’

After golf superstar wore a Toronto Raptors jersey in 2019, the Raptors won the NBA championship.

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2 w. ago There's a huge free party to relive the Toronto Raptors' championship win next week

The Toronto Raptors might not be playing right now, but that doesn't mean that their fans can't come together for a good time.On Friday, June 13, the Museum of Toronto will be hosting a block party at Harbourfront Centre, 225 Queens Quay W., running from 6 to 9 p.m.Highlights include:DJ 4Korners (official Raptors DJ) will be playing a set3-on-3 basketball tournament hosted by Warren Ward (Raptors 905 broadcaster)Game day food and drinks, including hot dogs, soft serve, and beerThe party coincides with Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals and is the same date that the Raptors won the NBA title in 2019.Though a sixth-year anniversary party might not have the same ring to it as a five- or ten-year anniversary, it still seems to be a fun night regardless.The party is also meant to showcase the museum's ongoing installation Home Game: Toronto Loves Basketball, which is on display now through Oct. 12."Even before the Toronto Raptors and the rallying...

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3 w. ago $40 million Lotto Max ticket sold in B.C., same month as record prize win

BURNABY — British Columbia has another multimillion-dollar lottery winner about a week after handing out a record-breaking $80 million win. The B.C. Lottery Corporation says a Lotto Max ticket purchased in Burnaby for Friday’s draw matched all seven winning numbers to win the $40 million jackpot. The corporation says in a statement that lottery prize […]

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3 w. ago Drake dismisses ‘Drake Curse’ after disastrous $1M Leafs bet, Bieber blame

'I am a flawed sports better,' rapper says, pointing to Raptors' 2019 NBA Championship as proof that he's not a jinx

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last month Huge free party and fashion show taking over Toronto's Distillery District this week

Fashion Art Toronto's (FAT) spring fashion week is right around the corner, and they're starting things off with a bang, hosting a huge free party and two runway shows in the heart of the Distillery District.While much of FAT's programming is ticketed — like their kick-off collaboration event with the Bentway or their runway shows, for example — this party, held specifically to celebrate 20 years of the city's leading fashion week event, is totally open to the public, letting anyone and everyone get in on the action.The Fashion Week opening party, a collaboration between Fashion Week and Distillery District stalwart Gotstyle, will take over the historic district and many of its retailers with open-air runways, in-store activations and a lively party atmosphere for a truly one-of-a-kind event.Running from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., the shindig will centre around two monumental retrospective runway shows featuring looks and works from iconic des...

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