13 m. ago Trump admin to slash 2,000 USAID jobs, put thousands more staff on leave

The move comes after a federal judge allowed the administration to move forward with pulling thousands of USAID staffers off the job in the United States and around the world.

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28 m. ago Kristen ‘Soupy’ Campbell stands tall in Toronto Sceptres’ win over Frost

Kristen Campbell will be the first to tell you her second year in the PWHL has been a bit of a roller coaster. But it’s been a couple of weeks now that things have been levelling out for the league’s inaugural season goaltender of the year and Sunday in Minnesota may have been her best […]

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3 h. ago Winter fest in China ripped for fake snow made of cotton and bed sheets

A winter festival in China is facing some heat after visitors arrived expecting to see snow but were instead greeted with blobs of cotton. Organizers behind the Chengdu Snow Village project in southwestern China recently issued an apology via Chinese messaging service Wechat, per Reuters. “In order to create a ‘snowy’ atmosphere the tourist village […]

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4 h. ago Newcastle holds off fightback from Nottingham Forest to win 4

MANCHESTER, England — Newcastle scored four goals in 11 minutes against Nottingham Forest, but still had to withstand a late fightback to seal a 4-3 win in the Premier League on Sunday. A first-half goal spree — including two more for Alexander Isak — gave Newcastle a 4-1 lead at the break at St James’ […]

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4 h. ago Host Pakistan at risk of early exit from cricket tournament as Kohli leads India to 6

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Virat Kohli’s 100 not out led India to a six-wicket win over arch rival Pakistan in their Group A clash at the Champions Trophy on Sunday, putting the cricket tournament hosts at risk of a potential early exit. Kohli reached 14,000 runs in ODIs on his way to a record-extending […]

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4 h. ago Host Pakistan at risk of early exit from Champions Trophy after losing to Kohli’s India by 6 wickets

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Virat Kohli’s 100 not out led India to a six-wicket win over arch rival Pakistan in their Group A clash at the Champions Trophy on Sunday, putting the cricket tournament hosts at risk of a potential early exit.  Kohli reached 14,000 runs in ODIs on his way to a record-extending […]

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5 h. ago «Affronter les meilleurs, c’est quelque chose»: Samuel Montembeault encore sur un nuage

Le gardien québécois n’a peut-être pas joué un match dans la Confrontation des 4 nations, mais il a vécu une sorte de rêve éveillé.

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5 h. ago Over 90,000 and counting sign petition calling for revocation of Musk’s Canadian citizenship

Petition contends billionaire businessman and adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump has engaged in activities that go against the national interest of Canada

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6 h. ago To Celebrate Mikaela Shiffrin’s 100th World Cup Win, Ikon Pass to Match up to $50,000 in Donations for Share Winter Foundation

DENVER — In celebration of her milestone 100th World Cup victory, Ikon Pass will match donations up to $50,000 to help Mikaela Shiffrin, the greatest skier of all time and Ikon Pass ambassador, raise $100,000 for Share Winter Foundation, to support youth learn to ski and snowboard initiatives. Ikon Pass holders are encouraged to make […]

Economics

15 h. ago Team Canada's win was not just a win, in a game which was not just a game: 9 Things

It wasn’t just a game. Whether it is a giddy nationalism after a huge win on a world stage, or a game well worth grumbling over on a grey February afternoon, hockey is a big part of who we are as Canadians And do not think for a minute that the key Canadian players on […]

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16 h. ago Friends turn business started as 12 years olds into Toronto store adored by celebrities

One of Toronto's most sought-after designer vintage stores has become a staple for everyone from Travis Scott to Scottie Barnes in recent years — and it all started when its founders were 12 years old.You may not recognize 20 Maud, the collaborative space owned and operated by Alex Maxamenco and Christian Ferguson, from passing it on the street — it runs out of an expansive basement unit on Maud Street tucked in between Adelaide and Richmond — but, if you've got your finger on the pulse of fashion in Toronto, you've almost certainly heard about it.At just 20 and 21 years old, Christian, who boast over 200,000 Instagram followers on his brand, Archive Threads' Instagram page, and Alex, with over 50,000, have the foundations of an empire on their hands.20 Maud's retail space is practically overflowing with designer pieces.Their retail space, which opened in April 2024, is brimming with rare, unique and droolworthy archival designer threads; everything ...

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17 h. ago That time Varsity Stadium was home to the best concerts in Toronto

Varsity Stadium, located at 299 Bloor St. W. is primarily known for serving as the home of the University of Toronto's Varsity Blues athletic teams, however, its legacy as a venue extends beyond just sports. The stadium actually boasts a rich musical past and has hosted some of the most unforgettable concerts in the city's history.One of — if not the —most iconic moments in Varsity Stadium's history happened on Sept. 13, 1969, with the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival. The festival, which came to be remembered as one of the most important moments in rock history, attracted thousands of fans eager to watch their favourite artists perform.The 12-hour festival was organized by local promoters John Brower and Kenny Walker, who originally conceived the event as a celebration of 1950s rock and roll.The one-day festival featured a star-studded lineup, including The Doors, Bo Diddley, Chicago Transit Authority (now Chicago), Alice Cooper, Chuck Berry, and Little ...

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17 h. ago Grandma chic Toronto mansion of your dreams is on sale for $18 million

You'd be forgiven if you mistook 241 Strathallan Wood for a Regency period film set, because it certainly could be one. This sprawling estate in Lytton Park has more than 20,000 square feet of living space and it is giving old money, grandma chic and Bridgerton set vibes all at once. It's simply iconic. The property is actually four separate lots that were combined for the purpose of this estate, giving 241 Strathallan Wood an impressive 307-foot frontage. The living room. You'd never guess that it's such a large property given that you can barely see the mansion from the street through all of the mature trees on the lot.The foyer. The home was clearly built for someone who likes their privacy, as blogTO got zero tea when we reached out.Views into the solarium. On the main floor of the house, you have all the typical principal rooms. The dining room. They're all decorated in a classical European style that makes the entire ...

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17 h. ago Pioneering Toronto music festival returns for 25th year this week

Toronto's very own Wavelength Winter Fest returns this weekend for three nights straight of live performances some of the most innovative up-and-comers on the indie scene alongside immersive interiors.I may be biased, but Toronto's indie music scene — and, more broadly, Canada's, — is home to some of the most unique and impressive artists around today, which is why the city's already-bountiful selection of collectives, venues and event series' that support them are so significant.Wavelength, a collective founded in 2000 on the premise of uplifting indie music acts across Canada, has been a major player on that scene for the past quarter century; and they're not slowing down any time soon.From Feb. 27 to March 1, Wavelength Winter Fest, one of Wavelength's annual marquee music events, returns to their haunt at St. Anne's Parish Hall for not only three nights of live music from hidden gems and up-and-comers alike, but a celebration of 25 years of the organization."Jus...

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17 h. ago Un condo vendu 320 000 $ à Laval et 52 autres transactions immobilières dans votre région cette semaine

Chaque semaine, Le Journal vous présente une liste de maisons, de plex et de condos dont la vente a été conclue au Québec au cours du mois précédent.

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17 h. ago TAKEAWAYS: On Alex Steeves, Anthony Stolarz and Maple Leafs scoring depth in win over Canes

The Maple Leafs didn’t pile up the style points on Saturday night. When the final horn sounded against the Carolina Hurricanes at Scotiabank Arena, though, what mattered most were the two points that the Leafs received for a 6-3 victory. Our takeaways from the win, which moved the Leafs — still with three games in […]

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18 h. ago Plus de 52 000 signatures: une pétition lancée par un député fédéral pour retirer la citoyenneté canadienne à Elon Musk

Elon Musk est visé par une pétition qui a pour but de lui faire retirer la citoyenneté canadienne. Plus de 52 000 citoyens l’ont déjà signé.

Politics

20 h. ago LEAFS NOTES: Scotiabank crowd gets into the boos for U.S. anthem

Scotiabank Arena was a little late flocking to the boo-bird nest, but made itself heard when the Star-Spangled Banner started up Saturday’s 6-3 Toronto win. The Maple Leafs had not played at home since Jan. 29, before Donald Trump ratcheted up the trade war and his rhetoric about the 51st state. However, after the Bell […]

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21 h. ago Player grades: Sluggish Edmonton Oilers get flattened in Philly

Oilers 3, Flyers 6 It was a tale of two cities. Philadelphia looked young, fast, hungry and engaged. Edmonton? Old, slow, sloppy and disinterested. The outcome was a reflection of those two observations, as the Flyers skated away from their opponents to register an easy 6-3 win. This contest that was not as close as […]

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23 h. ago Is rookie goalie Dustin Wolf ready for workhorse role as Flames chase playoff berth?

If Wolf continues to give the Flames their best chance to win games, you will see a whole lot of him over the next two months

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