3 h. ago Max Scherzer delivers defensive gem for Blue Jays with behind

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Max Scherzer’s pitching line showed he’s ready for the regular season.  Scherzer delivered a defensive highlight Saturday that showed the three-time Cy Young Award winner also is ready to field his position for the Toronto Blue Jays.  In the second inning of a spring training game against Minnesota, Scherzer reached behind […]

Events

3 h. ago Blue Jays outfielder Varsho will open season on injured list after shoulder surgery

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Toronto Blue Jays centre-fielder Daulton Varsho, who is still recovering from shoulder surgery, will open the season on the injured list. Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters Saturday that Varsho needs more time to recover from right rotator cuff surgery in September. Varsho has appeared in games as a designated hitter […]

Science

3 h. ago Heart at Rogers Place in Edmonton no classic rock autopilot show

Usually when Cheap Trick is the opening act you can depend on this writer to say that they blew away the headliner.

Culture

6 h. ago CHAUDHRI: Time for Canadian businesses to make a turn around

We need leaders to build and sustain businesses, even in the hard times when conditions are far from ideal

Economics

6 h. ago ‘No Canadian dream’: Meet some who want the 51st U.S. state to happen

A survey suggests those in favour of joining the U.S. are mostly conservative men living on the Prairies, and those who might vote for fringe parties and are 'diet MAGA.'

Other

7 h. ago B.C. has yet to accept an offer from Ottawa for 'hundreds of millions of dollars' to build Massey Tunnel replacement: MP

Delta MP Carla Qualtrough said offer was made last summer for Massey Tunnel replacement for "hundreds of millions of dollars."

Economics

7 h. ago ’No Canadian dream’: Meet some who want to join a 51st U.S. state

EDMONTON — Jordon Kosikowie has been thinking a lot about what would happen if Alberta joined the United States. The 35-year-old works in the oil and gas industry in the Edmonton area and says life has been hard in recent years. So he’s open to the idea if it brings more prosperity. “If there’s an […]

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10 h. 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

11 h. ago Trump wants to turn on Canada’s ‘faucet.’ Here’s what to know about the Columbia River treaty

Trump mused about a 'very large faucet' that could be turned on in Canada to bring water to the arid U.S. southwest. But there is no faucet

Events

18 h. ago Toronto man trying to bring his dream of building a new music venue to life

With the collective support of the entire community behind him, a Toronto man is working to turn his dream of opening a new music venue into reality.Driven by a deep love for his community and a passion for music, 29-year-old Kinkade Davis is transforming the space at 1035 Gerrard St. E. into Mercy on Gerrard — a venue that will serve as a creative hub for emerging artists and a gathering place for music fans across the city.After self-funding the project with savings from years of tree planting, Davis turned to the community for donations and help with sourcing supplies needed for the venue. Since launching a GoFundMe page in January, Davis has raised over $8,300 out of his $31,035 goal, which will go towards completing remaining renovations, building a new sign, as well as setting up a sound system and lighting.As part of the campaign, anyone who donates $200 or more will have their name honoured on a plaque by the venue's entrance to pay tribute to those who helped make the...

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18 h. ago Newly renovated Toronto bungalow is poised to start a bidding war at only $600,000

If you haven't gotten the memo, real estate bidding wars are back because, of course, they are! It's Toronto.Seriously, what would this city be without its overpriced housing market? And likely, the next house that's about to sell for way more than it's listed is 85 Sharpe St. The living room. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom bungalow is definitely a flip, but not a bad one.  The main floor bathroom and a bedroom. 85 Sharpe St. sold in 2023 for $700,000 in "as is" condition, but over the last two years, the owners have renovated a lot. The kitchen. According to the listing, everything from the floors to the kitchen cabinets, bathrooms, basement, and more has gotten an update. From the pictures, it looks good. The view from the front entryway. It's clearly been staged, but the living room is bright and airy with engineered hardwood floors.New appliances and cabinets in the kitchen. The kitche...

Economics

18 h. ago Des patrons québécois de l’industrie du transport excédés par les chauffeurs au rabais venus de l’Ontario

De grands patrons de l’industrie du transport dénoncent les entreprises qui font faire leurs livraisons par des chauffeurs au rabais de l’Ontario.

Sport

20 h. ago Carney Unveils Canada Tariff Relief, ‘Nation Building’ Reforms

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a flurry of measures aimed at blunting the pain of US tariffs as well as “nation-building” reforms to boost trade and investment days before he’s expected to call an election.

Society

20 h. ago Almonty Industries Reports Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results

TORONTO — Almonty Industries Inc. (“Almonty” or the “Company”) (TSX: AII / ASX: AII / OTCQX: ALMTF / Frankfurt: ALI), a leading global producer of tungsten concentrate, today announced its fiscal year 2024 financial results. Financial Summary: Unless otherwise indicated, all figures are expressed in Canadian dollars. Fiscal Year Ended Jan. 31, CAD$ in millions […]

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22 h. ago Faircourt Asset Management Inc. Announces March Distribution

Toronto, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Faircourt Asset Management Inc., as Manager of the Faircourt Fund (CBOE:FGX), is pleased to announce the monthly distribution payable on the Shares of the below listed Fund. Faircourt Funds Trading Symbol Distribution Amount (per share/unit) Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payable Date Faircourt Gold Income Corp. FGX $0.024 March […]

Other

22 h. ago Accused took the wheel ‘minutes’ before fatal Ontario boat crash, court hears

A passenger onboard an ill-fated motorized pleasure craft said just minutes before a deadly crash in Toronto in 2022 the man accused in a current trial took the wheel.

Events

22 h. ago Carney and premiers have agreed to develop national energy, trade corridor, PM says

Carney said after some discussions about the response to the tariffs directly, the premiers turned their sights on 'nation building'

Society

23 h. ago ‘Heartbreaking’: Victoria Public Market shutting down, vendors have to move

The Victoria Public Market has been operating out of the building at the corner of Douglas and Fisgard Streets for more than 10 years.

Culture

24 h. ago Identical twin rappers from Toronto accused of trafficking women in Waterloo Region

Identical twin rappers from Toronto are accused of trafficking women and other offences in Waterloo Region following a year-long investigation. On Thursday, Waterloo Regional Police said detectives continue to investigate reports of human trafficking that occurred in April 2024. Police said hip-hop duo Rommel Hinds-Grannum, known as “Nova,” and Robert Hinds-Grannum, known as “Chase,” both […]

Other

24 h. ago ThreeD Capital Inc. Issues Early Warning Report in Connection with Acquisition of Securities of Avicanna Inc.

TORONTO, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ThreeD Capital Inc. (“ThreeD”) (CSE:IDK / OTCQX:IDKFF) a Canadian based venture capital firm focused on opportunistic investments in companies in the junior resources and disruptive technologies sectors, announces that through a series of transactions in recent weeks (the “Acquisitions”), ThreeD acquired ownership and control of an aggregate of […]

Economics