3 d. ago Raptors coach defends Toronto as 'one of the best cities in the world'

During their 30 years of being an NBA franchise, the Toronto Raptors have often been fighting an uphill battle to earn recognition from players around the league.As the only current Canadian team in the league, Toronto has often struggled to attract top free agents, while fighting for media relevancy south of the border.In recent weeks, ex-Raptors Thad Young, Rudy Gay, and Lou Williams had all made remarks about some of the downsides about playing in Canada, with one uniting factor being an added trip to the customs line at the airport each time the team returned to Toronto.But for Serbian-born Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic, he wasn't buying into any of the perceived downsides of having an NBA career in Canada."Toronto is one of the best cities in the world. Toronto Raptors have the best fans in NBA. It's a privilege to play in this city," Rajakovic said Friday in response to our question."It's amazing every time I go out, when I go to the store, and when I talk to regular peop...

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5 d. ago ‘Absolute privilege to play in our city’ Darko Rajakovic responds to ex

'Toronto is one of the best cities in the world,' Rajakovic said.

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6 d. ago San Antonio and Detroit are among the U.S. cities most vulnerable to tariffs: report

Research says San Antonio is the most vulnerable American city because almost half of its exports are destined for Canada

Economics

7 d. ago Neuroscientist Melanie Woodin named as University of Toronto’s 17th president

The U of T's governing council says Melanie Woodin, who holds bachelor's and master's degrees from the school, will succeed current President Meric Gertler on July 1.

Society

7 d. ago European Union urges citizens to stockpile supplies to last 3 days in case of crisis

BRUSSELS — The European Union on Wednesday urged citizens across the continent to stockpile food, water and other essentials to last at least 72 hours as war, cyberattacks, climate change and disease increase the chances of a crisis. The call to action for the EU’s 450 million citizens comes as the 27-nation bloc rethinks its […]

Economics

8 d. ago Messagepoint Named Winner in 2025 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards for its AI

TORONTO — Messagepoint announced today it has been named a winner for the third consecutive year of a Business Intelligence Group’s Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award, in the generative AI subcategory. The Artificial Intelligence Excellence Awards celebrate the most innovative companies, technologies and professionals who are leading the way in AI innovation by identifying and recognizing […]

Culture

2 w. ago Little Italy’s Bar Pompette receives prestigious hospitality award

Toronto’s Bar Pompette has been named Michter’s Art of Hospitality Winner by North America’s 50 Best Bars. In its fourth edition, North America’s 50 Best Bars — sponsored by Perrier — is considered by many as the most authoritative and prestigious survey of cocktail tastes on the continent . This year’s awards ceremony will take […]

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2 w. ago STACKT Soars to #4 on Fast Company’s 2025 List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in Economic Development

STACKT, a proudly Canadian company redefining the boundaries of innovation, stands as this year’s sole Canadian honouree in Fast Company’s Economic Development Category. TORONTO — STACKT is proud to have been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025. This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are […]

Economics

3 w. ago Nova festival exhibit honouring victims, survivors of Hamas attacks to make Canadian debut in Toronto

The name of the venue in Toronto has yet to be publicly released but the organizers say that it will be 'one of the largest exhibitions in Canadian history'

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4 w. ago Toronto was just named among world's best cities for career growth

Two cities in Canada have been named among the world's top 20 for career growth.Whether you're just beginning or looking to pivot, many factors can help kick-start your career, one being location."We spend around 2,000 hours a year at work, so it makes a huge difference to our overall happiness when we enjoy it. And location plays a big part in that," reads a new report from Big 7. "Some cities are launchpads for career growth, with high earning potential, encouraging work environments, strong job markets, and more."The travel site analyzed over 100 cities worldwide, ranking them based on key factors that impact professional success.It narrowed the list to the 20 best cities for career growth, and two spots in Canada made the cut.The ranking is based on the following criteria: job market strength, cost of living, quality of life, industry concentration, salary vs. cost of living ratio, work culture and environment, transport and connectivity, access to talent, government and busines...

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4 w. ago One of Toronto's best hotels is transforming into something new

Toronto's Bisha Hotel will be changing its name following a sale to new owners less than a decade after the property welcomed its first guests.Sunray Group agreed to purchase the property in the closing weeks of 2024 with the intent to close the deal during the first quarter of 2025. That deal has since closed, and Sunray has officially taken ownership of the new hotel.Sunray Group will be rebranding the property into a Marriott Luxury Collection hotel, marking  Canada's first hospitality property under that banner.Bisha was built by Lifetime Developments in partnership with nightclub king Charles Khabouth's Ink Entertainment. Construction for the 44-storey condo and hotel tower wrapped up in 2017, becoming one of the city's most sought-after accommodations.However, a downturn in the hotel business during the 2020s has resulted in many properties across Toronto changing hands and undergoing rebrands, with Bisha just the latest victim in this trend.An Ink Entertainment represent...

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4 w. ago U.S. specifically calls out Toronto drug problems as reason for trade war

The Trump administration is characterizing its trade war on Canada as a "drug war," with one official even calling out Toronto by name.The U.S. government imposed 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports on Tuesday, though Kevin Hassett, President Donald Trump's National Economic Council Director, insists that the stiff economic penalties imposed on Canada are a result of the country's drug policies."Respectfully, this is not a trade war, it's a drug war," Hassett said during an interview with Fox News on Tuesday. Hasset claims that Trump is "extraordinarily disappointed" with Canada and Mexico's action on fentanyl crossing U.S. borders — despite the fact that less than one per cent of fentanyl entering the United States originates from Canada.Hassett went on to specifically call out Canada's largest city, Toronto, as an example of failed drug policy."Wander around Toronto and look and see if these people are serious about the drug war. And they're not."Curiously, Hassett ...

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