2 h. ago WSIB Workers to Hold Information Picket at Union Station as Strike Enters July

TORONTO — As the WSIB strike enters its third month, members of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE Local 1750) will hold an information picket at Toronto’s Union Station on Tuesday, July 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The action aims to educate commuters returning to work after the long weekend about the ongoing […]

Society

3 h. ago George Springer launches Canada Day fireworks as Blue Jays blow out Yankees to move a game out of AL East lead

The Canada Day ceremony was a thing of patriotic beauty, as it always is for the Blue Jays. And given the world we live in, the latest renewal was perhaps bumped with a greater dose of passion than in the recent past. There was a home team that has been playing well and thus making […]

Events

4 h. ago 'Pride and patriotism': 73 new Canadians take oath of citizenship on Canada Day

In total, 73 Canadians from 24 countries took their oath of citizenship, pledging to protect and honour their new country's institutions.

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4 h. ago SIMMONS: No reason to believe Maple Leafs could ever win in the playoffs with Mitch Marner

Realistically, what exactly are the Maple Leafs losing with Mitch Marner heading to Sin City? They’re losing one of the great regular-season players in hockey and one of the great offensive players in franchise history. They’re losing a top-five right winger in the game, ranking alongside Nikita Kucherov, Mikko Rantanen, David Pastrnak and their own […]

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5 h. ago Maple Leafs GM hopeful in acquiring ‘dynamic’ playmaker Matias Maccelli

Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving is willing to roll the dice on winger Matias Maccelli. Acquired by the Maple Leafs from the Utah Mammoth on Monday for a conditional draft pick, Maccelli had a difficult 2024-25 season, recording just 18 points in 51 games and often was a healthy scratch. It’s Maccelli’s previous two […]

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6 h. ago ‘Proud to be a Canadian,’ says one of thousands of Canada Day revellers at Queen’s Park

There was a sea of red-and-white hats and other clothing as thousands of Canada Day celebrants of all ages took over Queen’s Park on Tuesday to honour of the country’s 158th birthday. “I’m proud to be Canadian,” said retired Torontonian Francis Gumabay, who attended the event with his wife, Milagro, and his dog, Hershey. “We’re […]

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6 h. ago Raptors shore up centre position with Jakob Poeltl contract extension, free agency signing

Sandro Mamukelashvili brings some shooting to Toronto's bench.

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11 h. ago REPEAT/Cybin Announces Financing of up to US$500 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of Convertible Debentures

– Funding agreement contemplates a conversion formula with a potential 30% premium upon conversion and positions the Company for growth, and accelerated advancement of its clinical pipeline programs, CYB003 and CYB004 – TORONTO — Cybin Inc. (NYSE American: CYBN) (Cboe Canada: CYBN) (“Cybin” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage breakthrough neuropsychiatry company committed to revolutionizing mental […]

Economics

11 h. ago Federico Bernardeschi leaves Toronto FC, Lorenzo Insigne expected to follow

Toronto FC is parting ways with designated player Federico Bernardeschi with the expectation that fellow Italian Lorenzo Insigne will follow him out the door.

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11 h. ago Federico Bernardeschi, Lorenzo Insigne leave Toronto FC after contract buyouts

Toronto FC is parting ways with designated player Federico Bernardeschi with the expectation that fellow Italian Lorenzo Insigne will follow him out the door.

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12 h. ago Synaptive Medical Secures Strategic Investment to Accelerate Growth and Innovation

MedTech leader emerges from restructuring with renewed momentum and an unwavering focus on transformative surgical care. TORONTO — Synaptive Medical, a global medical technology innovator, today announced the successful completion of a strategic restructuring and the closing of a significant new private investment. This milestone marks a pivotal new chapter for the company—one that strengthens […]

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12 h. ago Mitch Marner posts goodbye message to Maple Leafs, fan base on Instagram

'Leaving isn't easy,' Marner wrote.

Sport

12 h. ago ‘I gave everything I had’: Mitch Marner’s time in Toronto comes to an end

Mitch Marner, a now-former member of the Toronto Maple Leafs, says he “gave everything I had” in his quest to bring a Stanley Cup to the city.

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12 h. ago Cellphones mark 40 years in Canada. A look back since the 1st call

The first wireless call in Canadian history took place 40 years ago on July 1, 1985, when then-Toronto-mayor Art Eggelton called his Montreal counterpart Jean Drapeau.

Technology

12 h. ago The highs and lows of Canada Day free agency for Maple Leafs

All NHL teams have been tempted to take a big swing at UFAs on July 1 with a chance to add to their rosters. Sometimes it doesn't work.

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13 h. ago Toronto FC ends failed Italian experiment, buys out Bernardeschi, Insigne next

Over-spending at the wrong time on the wrong players caught up with Toronto FC.

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15 h. ago Halifax pizzaiolo named one of the top 100 pizza chefs in the world

Halifax-based master artisan pizzaiolo Cédric Toullec says he was shocked when he found out he had been named one of the top 100 pizza chefs in the world. 

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15 h. ago Bitfarms Announces Results of Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders

This news release constitutes a “designated news release” for the purposes of the Company’s second amended and restated prospectus supplement dated December 17, 2024, to its short form base shelf prospectus dated November 10, 2023. TORONTO, Ontario, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitfarms Ltd. (Nasdaq/TSX: BITF) (the “Company”), a global vertically integrated Bitcoin data […]

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15 h. ago New Brunswick cancer patient depleted savings to travel for clinical trial in Toronto

Despite seeing encouraging results, the New Brunswick woman says she doesn't qualify for a program that helps pay for food and lodging for out-of-province cancer treatment.

Science

22 h. ago Toronto birds dying because of new transit line that ironically shares name with bird

Trigger warning: This article contains photos of injured animals and may be distressing to some readersAt an underpass where construction is wrapping up on the soon-to-open Finch West LRT, concerns are being raised over dead pigeons found trapped amid the site alterations. Pigeons appear to be getting caught between a concrete wall and a red metal plate — installed by Metrolinx, trying to get back to their roost site. The irony here? The new LRT, planned to open this year as the TTC's Line 6, is named for Finch Avenue, which, while originating from the moniker of a former hotel and its owner, also shares the name of the finch species of birds, of which multiple subspecies are found in Toronto.The site in question is located along a westbound stretch of Finch where the LRT crosses under rail tracks just before Weston Road. Here, concerned Toronto resident Ann Martin first found evidence of the birds' tragic fate. The red meta...

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