3 h. ago A rare piece of Toronto history is up for grabs for just $2.5 million

Built around 1915 by Scarborough builder John C. Morrish, who (fun fact) also built Highland Creek Public School, 456 Manse Rd. is one of those Toronto heritage homes that people dream about. According to the listing, the home was originally built for Thomas Jacques, whose family were among Scarborough's early settlers. The home spans three storeys and is a true gem with exceptional craftsmanship. The front entrance. Throughout the house, you'll notice original features like stained glass windows, intricate crown moulding, solid wood trim and doors, and hardwood floors. The dining room. Those original features definitely give the house its historic charm and character. One of the bathrooms. The bold patterned wallpaper and extravagant furnishings also give it character. The living room. Some might say that type character is a bit too much, but if you can look past the beige-toned maximalism and shag carpeting, this house is...

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3 h. ago MORE TAKEAWAYS: Straying from the script to the sin bin sinks Maple Leafs

The fight for first in the Atlantic Division leaves little room for error.  Toronto found that out Thursday when it stumbled into special teams’ troubles that the Cup-champion Florida Panthers long ago learned to deal with under stress.  Our takeaways on a 3-2 Maple Leafs’ loss, close but disappointing nonetheless, as the Cats opened a […]

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4 h. ago Senators captain Brady Tkachuk doesn't finish club's win over Boston Bruins

We’ll have to wait and see if the Ottawa Senators have all hands on deck for the Battle of Ontario. Captain Brady Tkachuk was on the bench but didn’t play the final six minutes and 36 seconds of the club’s 6-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night at the Canadian Tire Centre. Coach […]

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6 h. ago Canada’s New Leader Could Reset Strained US Ties, Ministers Say

Canada’s top ministers said the country’s change of leadership may provide a chance to “reset” its now troubled relationship with the US, its biggest trading partner.

Politics

7 h. ago B.C.’s Kwantlen university to lay off 70 faculty due to $49 million revenue loss

About 70 faculty members at Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Metro Vancouver will receive lay-off notices Friday after a “sharp decline” in international students resulted in a revenue loss of about $49 million. Laurie Clancy, vice-president of human resources at the university, says the decision is “sad and unfortunate” because they have a wonderful faculty. She […]

Economics

8 h. ago Alberta puts $2M towards planning for Edmonton hospital capacity increase

The funding plan calls for the construction of a new tower that would hold up to 350 inpatient beds at both the Grey Nuns and Misericordia hospitals

Economics

8 h. ago Trump’s pick for ambassador to Canada agrees it’s a sovereign state, says he has ‘special appreciation’ for it

Pete Hoekstra, a former congressman from Michigan, appeared to play down the president’s frequent insistence that Canada become the 51st U.S. state

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8 h. ago Trump’s pick for ambassador to Canada admits it’s a sovereign state, says he has ‘special appreciation’ for it

Pete Hoekstra, a former congressman from Michigan, appeared to play down the president’s frequent insistence that Canada become the 51st U.S. state

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8 h. ago Five potential impacts of an injury to Flames captain Mikael Backlund

If Mikael Backlund isn’t available for the next stretch, how will that impact the Flames’ playoff quest, their lineup and a record chase?

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9 h. ago Trump’s Nominee for Ambassador to Canada Agrees It’s a Sovereign Nation

Donald Trump’s choice for ambassador to Canada affirmed that country’s status as a sovereign nation and hinted the president’s complex relationship with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau might have played a role in his calls to annex it into the US.

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11 h. ago Duke coach says it’s ’a real long shot’ that injured Cooper Flagg will be able to play in the ACC semifinals

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Duke star Cooper Flagg left his team’s Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament quarterfinal game on Thursday with a left ankle injury. The ACC player and newcomer of the year returned to the bench early in the second half, walking under his own power. He was not wearing a boot on his foot, but […]

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11 h. ago Mother of man fatally shot by police says 'nothing else' police could have done, ASIRT clears officers

Fatal shooting in southeast Calgary was recorded by CPS officers' body-worn cameras.

Events

12 h. ago Canada’s Wonderland permanently closes Time Warp roller coaster

The clock has run out on Time Warp at Canada’s Wonderland. A spokesperson for the amusement park in Vaughan said in a statement that the attraction “is being retired and will be removed before the park opens in May.” There were more than 9.3 million rides on the roller coaster since it first opened as […]

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13 h. ago London police, hospital officials ready for early St. Patrick's Day parties

London police and hospital officials aren’t taking any chances and say they're ready for any potential St. Patrick’s Day troubles.

Events

13 h. ago Last Toronto Raptors player from 2019 Championship team keeps getting benched

Toronto Raptors forward Chris Boucher has pretty much seen it all since joining the franchise nearly seven years ago.The longest-tenured player on the roster, who's suited up for 406 games with Toronto, Boucher's one of the few people who have stuck around to see out the Raptors rebuild over the past few seasons.But while he's played in Toronto more than any of his teammates, suiting up isn't exactly something he's doing right now.Boucher has sat out the last seven contests, six of which were listed as coach's decisions, with one absence on March 7 related to a wisdom tooth extraction. In total, Boucher has 14 "did not play" designations on his game log this season, despite not dealing with any reported major injuries.When he has played, Boucher has been one of the team's most reliable bench contributors, averaging 10 points, 4.5 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 50 games this season.As per Toronto head coach Darko Rajakovic, the team met with the 32-year-old to discuss his role with the ...

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13 h. ago Is the Vlad Guerrero Jr. saga a $500 million Blue Jays distraction that could have consequences?

DUNEDIN, Fla. – Inside the Blue Jays clubhouse, the Vlad Guerrero Jr. contract saga is hardly a daily topic of discussion. The room is full of players who have either danced the free agent dance already or will eventually. There isn’t a player that doesn’t know what’s at stake, however. Put it this way: Guerrero’s […]

Economics

13 h. ago Canadian Olympians are being paid far less than U.S. athletes

American athletes who compete in the Olympics moving forward will receive significantly more money than their rival Canadian competitors.While competing in the Olympics is a huge honour for all athletes, the money they earn isn't as much as you would expect. In fact, many wind up working other jobs in order to afford all the costs of being such a high-level athlete, such as training and nutrition.However, thanks to a $100-million donation from philanthropist Ross Stevens, there won't be nearly as much financial stress for American athletes.Going forward, U.S. representatives at both the Olympics and Paralympics will receive at least $200,000 in post-retirement benefits."The Olympic and Paralympic Games are the ultimate symbol of human excellence. I do not believe that financial insecurity should stop our nation's elite athletes from breaking through to new frontiers of excellence," said Stevens."Team USA athletes, extraordinary individuals, have proven they can achieve greatness and...

Culture

13 h. ago Why Edmonton Oilers goalie is falling (literally) on his face

The flop is not just by accident, it’s party by design This in from NHL goalie expert Kevin Woodley, who covers the Canucks for NHL.com, his explanation of why goalie Stuart Skinner of the Edmonton Oilers is literally falling on his face in the Edmonton nets now and then. Talking with Dmitri Filipovic on an […]

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13 h. ago Top Canadian Grocer Says Sales of US Products ‘Rapidly’ Dropping

Canada’s second-biggest supermarket company said a boycott of US goods is quickly taking hold in reaction to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and his threats of “economic force” to make the country the 51st US state.

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13 h. ago Which teams pose the biggest threat to the Calgary Flames' playoff hopes?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Hot Topics, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writers Wes Gilbertson and Danny Austin about the Flames shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks, how the team will proceed if captain Mikael Backlund is out long-term with an injury and which of the Canucks, Blues and Utah […]

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