92 m. ago Gatorade enlists Kendrick Lamar to help keep its sports drink lead

Ads will debut during the NBA playoffs this weekend,

Sport

9 h. ago Food festival with eats from over 40 countries coming to Toronto

Food festival season is right around the corner for Toronto, bringing with it the much-anticipated return of a slew of annual favourites, including the always-electric Pan American Food and Music Festival.Returning to the city's food festival circuit for its 13th year, Toronto's Pan American Food and Music Festival (or PanamFest, as it's also known) is a huge celebration of cuisines and cultures spanning the Americas, from Canada to Chile.I can't think of a better city to play host to a festival that celebrates diversity and multiculturalism than Toronto, and no better location to serve as its backdrop than Nathan Phillips Square, illuminated by the glow of the Toronto sign.The weekend-long festival is set to feature a host of restaurants and chefs from across the city and beyond, churning out dishes and snacks from 41 different countries in North, Central and South America.Whether you're in the mood for poutine, plantain or Pão de Queijo, there&...

Culture

7 d. ago T.O. Food and Drink Fest and more events to cheers this weekend in GTA

April showers are supposed to bring May flowers but unless you’re in a nursery or greenhouse, there has been little in bloom to appreciate. Maybe next week? We’ll keep telling ourselves that. By now, though, we should all be used to the weird weather in the city and go about our business – and pleasure […]

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2 w. ago Alberta Health Services reverses course, says childhood cancer patients won’t be deprived of food

Outrage from parents appears to have forced Alberta Health Services to back away from controversial changes to its food and drink policies for patients.

Science

2 w. ago Braid: No popsicles for cancer kids under heartless new hospital rules

It turns out that children with cancer are just the most vivid symbol of a wider policy that will also deny food and drink to people stuck on ER hallways

Science

2 w. ago Braid: Government caves on treat ban for cancer kids, but admits nothing

It turns out that children with cancer are just the most vivid symbol of a wider policy that will also deny food and drink to people stuck on ER hallways

Politics

2 w. ago Braid: Government caves on popsicle ban for cancer kids, but admits nothing

It turns out that children with cancer are just the most vivid symbol of a wider policy that will also deny food and drink to people stuck on ER hallways

Politics

3 w. ago Men in Black director Barry Sonnenfeld spills the tea from decades in Hollywood

Saying no to Trump and other stories from a long career will take centre stage at the Vancouver Writers Fest event Books & Ideas: Barry Sonnenfeld in Conversation

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3 w. ago Ontario fast food chain scraps U.S. expansion plans amid trade war

Amid rising tensions from the trade wars, many in Ontario are opting to buy local products when it comes to their everyday purchases. Even Ontario-owned businesses are considering this when it comes to talks about expansion.Recently, Ontario-based vegan fast food chain Odd Burger put out a press release stating that it would be halting its U.S. expansion plans due to "escalating political tensions between Canada and the U.S.""Given the global tariff uncertainty, we are putting the brakes on our U.S. expansion until pricing metrics can be formulated with certainty," said James McInnes, CEO and co-founder of Odd Burger. "We are also seeing increased demand for our products in Canada, and as a Canadian Company, we want to make sure that we focus on our core market at this time."Additionally, the company added that it believes it can help other Canadian companies transition to plant-based products made in Canada and sees a significant growth opportunity in supporting the Canadian market...

Economics

3 w. ago What’s new at Rogers Centre for the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays season

Max Scherzer and Andres Gimenez won’t be the only additions that will be featured at Rogers Centre for the 2025 season. With stadium upgrades, giveaways, new food and drink options and merchandise, the home of the Toronto Blue Jays has plenty to offer fans heading down to the ballpark this year. Club 328 Headlining the […]

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3 w. ago Three to See Edmonton Events: GLOW lantern fest, ArtBus, and Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Festival

GLOW: Thank science spring is back and with it the annual equinox celebration in lovely parade form! With handmade lanterns crafted by a huge range of community members — including the owl the music scene’s lost hero Darren Radborne made 10 years back — this year’s parade again features the luminous sculptural work of GABS, […]

Culture

4 w. ago Three to See Edmonton Events: Heart + Cheap Trick, Girlfriend on Mars, and Francophone film fest

Heart: Beating strong in one form or another since 1970, Heart’s Royal Flush tour finally arrives in Edmonton as a makeup show for their cancelled Nov. 29 gig last year. Magic Man, Crazy on You and Barracuda were all (and still are) radio mainstays in this city that never forgets rock and roll, and their […]

Culture

4 w. ago Tournament of Stars, Cold Court Classic and more to cheer on this weekend in Toronto

We hope you enjoyed those short-lived balmy temperatures earlier this week because the real spring has sprung. It’s that time of year when you don’t know what jacket or coat to wear, if you need a baseball cap or a toque, and if you really need that umbrella. (Psst, you do.) That said, the weather […]

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