30 h. ago Three Toronto hotels were just named among the best in Canada

If you've dabbled in staycations before, you know there are some incredible destinations right here in the city — and Toronto's hotels are receiving the recognition they deserve in a new list of the best accommodations around the world. Travel + Leisure has just released its "World's Best Awards" for 2025, and some luxurious places to stay in Toronto have made the list. Each year, Travel and Leisure asks readers to voice their opinions on experiences around the world, where they share opinions on the top hotels, cities, cruises and more. The list includes specific rankings by country, with a roundup dedicated to hotels and resorts around Canada. Three Toronto hotels were bestowed top spots in this year's ranking, earning them national and international recognition. Two hotels in Toronto that made it to the top 5 for Canadian hotels were The St. Regis and Four Seasons Hotel, ranking in fourth and fifth spots, respectively....

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6 d. ago Searching for a leather jacket in Canada? You might want to check out this brand

Searching for a leather jacket in Canada? You might want to start with By the Namesake first. Find out more.

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6 d. ago How did Calgary get its name? This Scottish island holds the answer

A visit to the quiet, picturesque hamlet on the Isle of Mull offers a Canadian history lesson

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7 d. ago Ketsen Names CTIconnect as Master Distributor for U.S. and Canada

Partnership streamlines distribution and delivers faster, easier access to next-generation wireless communication hardware LEHI, Utah — Ketsen, a leading innovator in complete network solutions for high-performance 60GHz mesh networks, has officially announced a strategic partnership with CTIconnect, naming the company its master distributor for the United States and Canada. The agreement will streamline distribution and […]

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7 d. ago How a former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher once flooded a hotel room

If the inaugural episode was any indication, the 6ix Inning Stretch podcast with former Toronto Blue Jays player Whit Merrifield and Lindsay Dunn is going to be incredible.Merrifield, who announced his retirement from baseball just over a week ago, doesn't seem to be having any issue keeping busy, as he and Dunn recently announced that they would be starting a podcast together. The first episode of the new show was released on Wednesday morning and focused heavily on the two seasons Merrifield spent with the Blue Jays.While the 36-year-old shared many thoughts, including how he believed the 2023 Blue Jays roster was going to win the World Series, he also shared some hilarious moments, including one about starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi flooding a hotel during a road trip.Merrifield explained that when on the road in Kansas City, he and his wife noticed water pouring down into their hotel room. They called the front desk, and a hotel employee later explained that "this little...

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9 d. ago London researcher, Sarnia harmonica player named to Order of Canada

A London researcher who focuses on poverty and homelessness and a celebrated harmonica player and composer from Sarnia are among 83 people appointed Monday to the Order of Canada. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced the appointments of Cheryl Forchuk and Mike Stevens for their contributions to the nation. “Forchuk is an esteemed nurse scientist at […]

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9 d. ago iA Financial Group Named One of Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens for a Second Year

QUEBEC CITY — For the second year in a row, iA Financial Group (TSX: iAG) has been ranked as one of Canada’s 50 Best Corporate Citizens in Canada by Corporate Knights. This ranking recognizes the company’s contributions and long-standing efforts in promoting sustainability, as well as health and wellbeing. Corporate Knights’ ranking of the world’s […]

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2 w. ago Canadians chime in after social media post accidentally invents 'No Name' brand

To anyone outside of Canada, the concept of a grocery store with generic branding may seem novel.This became clear after a content creator from India shared a concept of a store with no branding on X, and it went viral."Imagine a minimal store named 'Store' that sells nothing but products with no branding whatsoever," posted @immasiddx, with concept photos of a white "Store" and products with generic titles.It has garnered over 55 million views and received thousands of replies and reposts since being posted on Friday.Many replies and quote reposts came from Canadians who broke the news to the content creator that the concept has existed in Canada for decades as the No Name brand."You can tell someone isn't from Canada when they post stuff like this," reads one repost."Canada beat you to it," added another. The No Name brand is owned by Canadian grocery giant Loblaw. It's a staple at grocers like Real Canadian Superstore a...

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3 w. ago Ryan Named to List of Best Workplaces™ in Professional Services in Canada for Ninth Consecutive Year

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, has been named to the 2025 list of Best Workplaces™ in Professional Services in Canada. This marks the ninth consecutive year the Firm has received this recognition. “At Ryan, nurturing a dynamic and collaborative workplace is at the heart of what we do, […]

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3 w. ago Canadian airline just named best on the continent despite history of complaints

Air Canada just received a prestigious award from "the Oscars of the aviation industry."Skytrax released its World Airline Awards on Tuesday, revealing its annual global and regional airline rankings for 2025.Globally, Canadian airlines fared decently, with Air Canada ranking 19th out of 100, climbing 10 spots from 29th place in the 2024 ranking.Porter Airlines also made moves, soaring to 44th place from 57th the previous year. Air Transat dropped one spot to 60th place, and WestJet experienced the steepest decline among Canadian airlines from 64th to 75th place globally this year.Air industry heavyweights Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific were named the top three best airlines in the world for 2025.Canadian airlines did way better regionally. Skytrax named Air Canada as the best airline in North America, beating out the United States' Delta Airlines for the number one spot.Porter Airlines followed closely behind in third place, while Air Transat and...

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3 w. ago Oilers notebook: Playoff rivals, McDavid and Reinhart named to Canada's Olympic team; Kane needs to step up in Hyman's absence

It’ll be the first time McDavid has played in the Olympics in his 10 NHL seasons

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3 w. ago McDavid, Crosby named to men’s hockey roster for 2026 Milan Olympics

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid was among the headliners as Hockey Canada named the first six players to its preliminary men's hockey roster for the Milan Olympics.

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3 w. ago Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews gets early spot on U.S. Olympic team

The Toronto Maple Leafs ‘Captain America’ will be part of the United States’ bid for an Olympic title. Auston Matthews, denied his chance to win the 4 Nations Face-Off final this past February in a showdown with Canada, was among the six Yanks named to their preliminary roster on Monday for the 2026 Games in […]

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3 w. ago Connor McDavid among first six players named to Canada's Olympic hockey team

This will be McDavid's first Olympic appearance, as NHLers haven't played in the tournament since Sochi in 2014.

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3 w. ago New wildlife overpass in Kananaskis Country named after former Alberta premier

A new wildlife overpass on the Trans Canada Highway, about an hour west of Calgary, named after former Alberta premier Peter Lougheed, officially opened on Friday.

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3 w. ago iA Financial Group Named Canada’s Best Auto Insurance Company for 2025 by Forbes

QUEBEC CITY — iA Financial Group has been named by Forbes magazine as Canada’s best auto insurance provider in its “World’s Best Auto Insurance Companies” list. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading market research firm. The “World’s Best Insurance Companies” 2025 ranking is based on an independent survey of over […]

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