9 h. ago Evason named Canada coach, Flames’ Huska among assistants for world hockey championship

Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska has been named as an assistant coach for Canada at the upcoming men's world hockey championships in Sweden.

Sport

10 h. ago These Toronto hotels were just named among the best in Canada

TripAdvisor has released its 2025 Travellers' Choice Awards, honouring hotels all around the world. The best of the best have been revealed, including the top spots in Canada. A handful of Toronto spots made the cut, and here are which ones.According to the travel website, the awards are given based on "quality and quantity of traveller reviews and ratings specific to each subcategory posted on Tripadvisor." The time frame for the 2025 awards was over the 12-month period of Jan. 1, 2024 to Dec. 31, 2024. BISHA a Luxury Collection HotelThe top Toronto hotel took 13th overall for Canada – BISHA a Luxury Collection Hotel.Where: 80 Blue Jays Way1 Hotel Toronto    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by 1 Hotel Toronto (@1hotel.toronto)1 Hotel, known for its environmental sustainability efforts, gorgeous interior and convenient locatio...

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5 d. ago Stewart Johnston officially begins tenure as commissioner of the CFL

TORONTO — Stewart Johnston plans to ease into his new role as CFL commissioner. Johnston officially took office Thursday following 28 years at TSN. He’d served as the sports broadcaster’s president since 2010. “My job will be to listen,” Johnston said during his introductory news conference at a Toronto hotel. “I want to hear what […]

Society

7 d. ago Queen's Park taking control of embattled Thames Valley school board

Investigators have recommended Queen’s Park take control of the Thames Valley District school board in the wake of a pricey three-day retreat to Toronto by top officials last summer. The trip to the former SkyDome hotel in Toronto – details of which were first uncovered by The Free Press – was cited by provincial officials […]

Society

7 d. ago Canadian city named one of top 10 'most walkable' in the world

Picturesque destination's air quality also ranked best out of 10 cities surveyed

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8 d. ago These Canadian airports ranked among the world’s best for 2025

One spot was named the cleanest airport in North America

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2 w. ago The Juno Beach Centre Association Launches He Lived Where You Live, A Postcard Campaign to Connect Canadians with Local Second World War Stories

BURLINGTON, Ontario, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Juno Beach Centre (JBC), Canada’s Second World War museum and memorial in Normandy, France, announces the launch of a commemorative postcard initiative, He Lived Where You Live. 1,945 households across Canada will receive a unique postcard that shares the name and fate of a soldier who […]

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Canada named the best country in the world to relocate and start fresh

Sometimes you need a change of scenery, and in these trying times, I don't blame anyone for wanting to relocate and start fresh somewhere else. A recent study by Remitly used data from TikTok to figure out where in the world people want to relocate, and Canada took the number one spot.According to the study, Canada blew all the other contenders out of the water, with 16,523 tags on TikTok, making it the most-discussed destination to move to by a long shot.When you think about it, are you really surprised? National parks, crystal blue lakes, incredible restaurants, four wonderful seasons, bustling cities, and being known for being home to some of the friendliest people in the world are just a few things that make Canada so great. Oh, and the Coffee Crisp, ketchup chips, denim-on-denim outfits, bagged milk, and poutine.In second place is Spain. Raking in 9,915 hashtags, this was one of three European countries to crack the list. Not far behind Spain is Australia, with the land down un...

Culture

2 w. ago Canadian veterans Big Wreck named Record Store Day Canada Ambassadors for 2025

It hard to imagine there was time when Ian Thornley wasn’t cool. As the singer and primary songwriter of both Big Wreck and Thornley,  he has been a mainstay in the national music scene since  the early 1990s. His weighty baritone has been front-and-centre for thundering hits on both sides of the border, including The […]

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3 w. ago Franchisee Choice, Five Years Strong: Canadian Franchise Association Honours Days Inns – Canada with Top Distinction

Toronto, ON, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Days Inns – Canada was named as a recipient of the Franchisees’ Choice designation for the fifth consecutive year during the Awards Gala at the 2025 Canadian Franchise Association (CFA) National Convention in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This milestone places Days Inns – Canada among an elite group […]

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3 w. ago Can Canadian firms like Boston Pizza, New York Fries survive tariff fallout?

Despite branding themselves with nods to the U.S., Boston Pizza, New York Fries, Montana's, California Sandwiches and The Great American Backrub are all Canadian.

Economics

3 w. ago 35th Annual National Suicide Prevention Conference in Richmond Hill, Ontario

RICHMOND HILL, Ontario, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) is thrilled to announce the 35th Annual National Suicide Prevention Conference, scheduled to take place May 14 – 16, 2025, at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites in Richmond Hill, Ontario. This signature event brings together a […]

Society

3 w. ago These Ontario companies were named among best places to work in Canada for 2025

The 2025 list of the Best Workplaces in Canada just dropped, and if you're currently on the hunt for a new job, you might want to check out these companies that were recognized for offering outstanding employee experiences and perks. Great Place to Work officially unveiled the list on Monday and highlighted workplaces across the country whose "employees trust the people they work for, have pride in the work they do, and enjoy the people they work with." To be eligible for the list, organizations must be Great Place to Work Certified in the past year, and organizations with 100 or more employees must also complete a "culture audit" questionnaire. Here are the best workplaces in Ontario for 2025, according to the list. Under 100 employees PureLogic IT Solutions, Ottawa Oppono Lending Company, Markham Isaac Operations Ltd., TorontoiFathom Corp., OttawaSklar Wilton & Associates, TorontoSensei Labs Inc., TorontoCraft Public Relations, TorontoGibralt...

Economics

3 w. ago Vibrant New Addition to the JdV by Hyatt Brand – TOOR Hotel – Opens in Downtown Toronto

New upscale lifestyle hotel brings an elevated experience to the heart of Toronto CHICAGO — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today the opening of TOOR Hotel, a stylish new upscale lifestyle hotel in Toronto’s lively Garden District. As the second JdV by Hyatt hotel in the city, and the third in Canada, TOOR Hotel expands […]

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3 w. ago Ryan Named One of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for 13th Consecutive Year by Great Place To Work®

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, has been recognized as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for 2025 by Great Place To Work®. Ranking 38 on this year’s list and earning this prestigious recognition for the 13th consecutive year underscores Ryan’s unwavering commitment to building a high-trust, high-performance […]

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3 w. ago Guy who littered every inch of Toronto with pictures of his face running in federal election

A controversial former Toronto mayoral candidate, best known for plastering every inch of the city with election signs, has thrown his name into the ring for Canada's upcoming federal election.Chinese-Canadian businessman Xiaohua Gong (also known as Xiao Hua Gong or Edward Gong) is the latest candidate to announce their bid to become Member of Parliament (MP) for the Don Valley North riding in Toronto, sharing the news in an Instagram post on Wednesday evening.Gong, listed as "no affiliation" with any political parties, is looking to fill the seat that will be left vacant by former Liberal and current independent MP Han Dong, who announced he will not seek re-election for the riding.Gong is running against NDP candidate Naila Saeed, Conservative hopeful Joe Tay, and Liberal Party candidate Maggie Chi.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Xiaohua Gong (@gong4mayor)This is not Gong's first ...

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