12 h. ago Twins owners opt to halt sale of team, adding investors instead

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins are no longer for sale, executive chair Joe Pohlad announced Wednesday on behalf of his family. After exploring a variety of options since publicizing the sale 10 months ago, the Pohlad family will remain the principal owner of the club and add new investors instead. Carl Pohlad, a banking magnate […]

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20 h. ago Twins owners opt to halt the sale and keep the club in the family, adding new investors instead

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins are no longer for sale, executive chair Joe Pohlad announced Wednesday on behalf of his family. After exploring a variety of options since publicizing the sale 10 months ago, the Pohlad family will remain the principal owner of the club and add new investors instead. Carl Pohlad, a banking […]

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48 h. ago Ontario theatre cruise lets kids hunt for treasure as crew of misfit pirates

Avast, ye maties! Get your peg-legs ready, because Ontario’s favourite pirate-themed theatre cruise, Pirate Life Adventure, is back for another season of swashbuckling fun.If you've never set sail on this experience, Pirate Life Adventure is the perfect mix of live-theatre-meets-scenic-cruise that puts you in the captain's chair.These family-friendly boats are docking across Ontario! You can join the pirate crew in Toronto, Ottawa, Barrie, and Hamilton. But what's all the hogwash little pirates will get into?!Here's what you can expect when you book a Pirate Life Adventure cruise in Ontario.An immersive family-friendly adventureThe adventure starts once you come aboard the real-life pirate ship, choose your pirate name, put on your pirate's garb, and get the lowdown on your special mission.From there, the adventure begins as you take to the seas!Live actors will guide the crew through the experience with interactive stories that include water cannon battles...

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65 h. ago Ottawa man begs PM to save his family from Taliban’s revenge for his helping Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan

'My service not only brought danger to my family but has also ruined my entire family’s life,' ex-advisor to the Canadian military in Afghanistan wrote to Carney

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5 d. ago How an immersive HARIBO experience in Toronto supports SickKids

Love it or hate it, back-to-school season is upon us — and shopping is on the agenda. To help make the transition even sweeter, be sure to swing by the Toronto Eaton Centre from August 19 to 24.Not only will you find everything you need at the myriad of stores and sales, but you'll also find a fun and exciting surprise from HARIBO.Welcome to HARIBO's World of PhantasiaOn the second floor, just outside of Alo, you’ll discover HARIBO's World of Phantasia — inspired by HARIBO Phantasia, a colourful jumble of candy fun.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by HARIBO Canada (@haribocanada)In support of SickKids, the fun pop-up from the beloved gummy company combines family fun with a charitable cause — inviting children and adults alike to draw a picture that will come to life through an AI generator.Watch as these drawings appear alongside other crea...

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5 d. ago How an immersive HARIBO experience in Toronto supports SickKids Hospital

Love it or hate it, back-to-school season is upon us — and shopping is on the agenda. To help make the transition even sweeter, be sure to swing by the Toronto Eaton Centre from August 19 to 24.Not only will you find everything you need at the myriad of stores and sales, but you'll also find a fun and exciting surprise from HARIBO.Welcome to HARIBO's World of PhantasiaOn the second floor, just outside of Alo, you’ll discover HARIBO's World of Phantasia — inspired by HARIBO Phantasia, a colourful jumble of candy fun.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by HARIBO Canada (@haribocanada)In support of SickKids, the fun pop-up from the beloved gummy company combines family fun with a charitable cause — inviting children and adults alike to draw a picture that will come to life through an AI generator.Watch as these drawings appear alongside other crea...

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1 week ago Hilary Weston, fashion model and former Ontario Lieutenant Governor, dead at 83

Hilary Weston, a former fashion model and Lieutenant Governor of Ontario who was passionate about helping women, youth and at-risk Canadians, has died at 83. In a statement, her family called her “a beloved wife, proud mother, cherished sister, adoring grandmother and loyal friend.” Businessman Galen Weston says his mother was devoted to her family […]

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1 week ago From dragoons to dance floors: Edmonton’s historic Connaught Armoury, once the notorious Club Malibu, listed for sale

The City is selling the 1911 landmark, a former military hub and 1980s nightclub famed for wild nights, after it sat vacant for more than a year

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3 w. ago Family adopts a shelter dog — then learns he’s the father of their late dog

Jillian Reiff and her husband had an ongoing debate about their new rescue dog, Ziggy. Ziggy’s appearance and personality are similar to those of their late dog, Rufus, who died a few days before they brought Ziggy home in early April. Reiff thought Ziggy was the same breed mix as Rufus – rat terrier Chihuahua […]

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3 w. ago Report: Whitecaps’ sale of Pedro Vite to Mexican club is biggest deal for team since Alphonso Davies

Whitecaps sporting director Axel Schuster pledging to use transfer fee to "strengthen our roster, for both immediate impact and long-term success"

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3 w. ago Theft of mail at City of Edmonton facility prompts public alert

'The stolen mail may have included details such as names, addresses, contact information, family details and/or financial information'

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4 w. ago Family behind Toronto's iconic peameal bacon sandwich awarded Key to the City

Two members of the family that put Toronto on the map with a sandwich were just awarded the key to the city.The names Robert and Maurice Biancolin may not immediately stir recognition among every Toronto resident, but their business most certainly will.After their father took over St. Lawrence Market's Carousel Bakery in the late 1970s, the Biancolin family took the city's food scene by storm when they added one simple and quintessentially Toronto item to their menu: the Peameal Bacon Sandwich.Using, at the time, Peameal bacon (which, we'll have you know, was invented in Toronto) cured in-house by Maurice and Robert's father, the sandwich quickly became a staple for folks across the city, thanks to how quickly and affordably it can be made and, before too long, the Peameal Bacon Sandwich began attracting global attention.Of course, Carousel Bakery isn't the only business in Toronto — or in St. Lawrence Market, for that matter — that serves the sandwiches, ...

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