3 h. ago Legendary bakery that's been open since the'70s put Toronto on the world map

A Toronto bakery has been family-run since the 1970s, earning it the well-deserved reputation as being, quite possibly, the city's most legendary.While bids have been made over the years for dishes like Shawarma or Jamaican Patties to be recognized as Toronto's signature dish, they've nonetheless faltered under the gravity of the city's official signature dish: the peameal bacon sandwich.Undeniably no-frills at its core, consisting of simply a hefty pile of peameal bacon (which, I might add, is a Toronto invention,) on a fluffy bun, there can be no arguing that the staple is, still, absolutely magical.It's kind of a metaphor for Toronto in that way, and no one runs the peameal bacon sandwich show in the city quite like St. Lawrence Market stalwart, Carousel Bakery.Owned and operated by the Biancolin family for nearly 50 years, the bakery has risen to a level of notoriety few others in Toronto have come close to, being featured everywhere from Anthony Bourdain's The Layover ...

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4 h. ago Legendary nightclub in Ontario is shutting down after 20 years

It's officially the end of an era for a legendary nightclub in Ontario, which is shutting down this weekend following 20 years in business.If you've ever spent a weekend out in Niagara Falls, chances are you might've found yourself at Dragonfly Nightclub, which is located on the concourse level of the Fallsview Casino Resort.The 12,000-square-foot club quickly became a fixture of Niagara's nightlife scene, and was known for its immersive LED video screens that covered the ceiling above the dance floor.The INK Entertainment-owned venue is preparing to shut down, although something new and exciting will be sweeping in to replace it.The devastating closure was announced via the nightclub's Instagram page, and regulars took to the comments section to reminisce about some of the unforgettable nights they've had at the venue. "What a run, so many incredible memories," one person wrote, while another commented, "Legendary! Thanks for the memories."    Vie...

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6 h. ago Watch: B.C. man in close encounter with dolphin pod while shooting video with watercraft

Jerry McArthur says he decided to give the dolphins "a wide berth" to avoid contact, but the animals noticed him and swam over

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6 h. ago Jury finds deadly ambush of Calgary couple outside their southwest home wasn't a planned execution

The deadly ambush of a Calgary couple outside their southwest home wasn’t a planned execution, a jury ruled Friday evening. The Calgary Court of King’s Bench jury convicted Edmonton-area man Michael Tyrel Arnold of a reduced charge of second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Nakita Baron, who was killed in the front passenger seat […]

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6 h. ago Video emerges of another home invasion, just minutes before South Surrey attack

The chilling video, captured on a doorbell camera, shows a large man kicking a home's door in, before entering and demanding keys.

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7 h. ago Toronto man, 46, wanted for attempted murder in New Year’s Day shooting

A 46-year-old Toronto man is wanted for attempted murder and firearm offences following a shooting in North York on New Year’s Day. Toronto Police said officers responded to a call for a shooting in the Weston and Albion Rds. area on Jan. 1 at about 9:05 p.m. Police allege that the suspect was carrying a […]

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8 h. ago B.C. man in close encounter with dolphin pod while shooting video with watercraft

SQUAMISH, B.C. — A British Columbia entrepreneur experienced a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter this week when a pod of dolphins chased him down while he was shooting a video on his personal watercraft. Jerry McArthur, founder and CEO of The HydroFlyer, designs and sells the electric surfboards that hover above the water and was on one […]

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11 h. ago Man, 18, charged after Tuesday shooting in Hamilton home; no injuries

An 18-year-old Hamilton man faces two firearm-related charges following reports of a Tuesday shooting shortly after 3:30 p.m. Hamilton Police said officers responded to 238 Hwy. 8 in Hamilton and learned the shooting happened inside the residence. Police said numerous people were in the home when the shooting happened, however, there are no reported injuries. […]

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12 h. ago [VIDÉO] Ménage dans les cartels mexicains: un troisième narcotrafiquant québécois tué en 14 mois

Un narcotrafiquant montréalais que la police soupçonne d’être un intermédiaire de haut niveau des cartels mexicains a été froidement abattu jeudi.

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13 h. ago In Calgary courts: Appeal court orders new trial for man convicted in connection with a shootout in Calgary's Beltline

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Feb. 24-28, 2025

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14 h. ago Five reasons the Blue Jays can climb out of last place in the AL East

Bo Bichette, Alejandro Kirk and new hitting coach David Popkins among key pieces to watch

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14 h. ago BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: Trump’s tariff Tuesday? Watch what he does not what he says

WATCH BELOW as the Sun’s Adrienne Batra, Brian Lilley and Warren Kinsella look at new Trump deadlines for imposing tariffs on Canada. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. 

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14 h. ago Calgary police seeking dashcam and CCTV footage in pedestrian collision

Calgary police are making a public plea for information or video of a crash on Millrise Hill on Wednesday after a nine-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle at a marked crosswalk.

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16 h. ago Gene Hackman, wife deaths deemed ‘suspicious’ after new details revealed

Sheriff Adam Mendoza said investigators are currently putting together a timeline of when the couple was last seen and when people close to the couple had last spoken to them.

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16 h. ago No good options for Crombie and Ontario Liberals after election loss | Ontario Election Quick Takes

Watch: National Post's Chris Selley and National Post contributor Anthony Furey discuss the latest in the 2025 Ontario election

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17 h. ago Tate McRae Talks New Album, So Close to What?, World Tour, and Her Exciting Return to Canada

Tate McRae talks new album So Close to What?, with Mr.D from @ NIGHT, her world tour, collabs with Ryan Tedder & Julia Michaels, and her return to Canada this August.

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17 h. ago EN VIDÉO | Un chauffard passe près de foncer sur des enfants qui sortent d’un autobus scolaire

Une manœuvre dangereuse aurait bien pu être fatale jeudi après-midi à Sainte-Martine, en Montérégie.

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18 h. ago Skype to shut 14 years after Microsoft’s $8.5 billion purchase

(Bloomberg) — Microsoft Corp. is signaling the end of the line for Skype, the iconic internet calling and chat service it bought almost 14 years ago. Once a byword for digital calls that bypassed long-distance charges, Skype was surpassed in recent years by smartphone-native communication apps and Zoom video calls. When Microsoft tried to stretch […]

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21 h. ago Canada's two Winter Olympics close in glory: Today in history

On this date, Feb. 28, in history: In 1759, for the first time, Pope Clement XIII permitted the Bible to be translated and made available in the languages of all peoples in the Roman Catholic states. In 1849, the ship California arrived in San Francisco carrying the first of the gold seekers. In 1854, about […]

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28 h. ago La vraie fortune d’Elon Musk ou quand les jeux vidéo deviennent réels

À lire parmi notre sélection quotidienne de lettres rédigées par nos lecteurs.

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