2 h. ago Blue Jays’ bats go silent, Easton Lucas gets pounded in a dispirited home loss to the Atlanta Braves

No one ever thought Easton Lucas would continue to post an unblemished earned run average. At the same time, no one thought Lucas would earn two wins in his first two starts as he filled in for an injured Max Scherzer. Lucas has been better than good, pitching a combined 10.1 innings in boasting a […]

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3 h. ago Bell: Mark Carney Liberal sleaze and Premier Doug Ford's big mouth

Carney Liberals once again want to link Pierre Poilievre to Donald Trump, this time with dirty tricks of their own

Transport

4 h. ago Climate top priority for many Quebec municipalities’ federal election wish list

Mayors and elected officials across the country are expressing worry that talk of the economy is overshadowing concerns over climate change.

Politics

6 h. ago Oilers Notebook: Will Evander Kane be ready in time for playoff run?

We still don’t know if Evander Kane can play Game 1 of the fourth-straight spring playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings because that’s the doctor’s call, but, in his mind and his heart, the Edmonton Oilers winger is ready and willing. He hasn’t been in an NHL game for 308 days, going back to […]

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6 h. ago History can help us try to understand Donald Trump’s tariffs, professor says

While the 1930 Smoot Hawley Tariff act was mentioned as a beacon of hope for Americans by Donald Trump, history show's the law's history has become misconstrued over time

Economics

7 h. ago Alberta government launches campaign to get consumers to buy local during 'critical time'

Alberta is encouraging consumers to shop in the province by kicking off its “Buy Local” campaign. U.S. President Donald Trump’s ongoing threat of tariffs has put Canada on high alert and ready to make key changes to defend its economy. In March, Alberta announced a four-pronged approach to defend against tariffs, including launching a “Buy […]

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8 h. ago Toronto’s ‘cherry blossom watch’ says it’s almost time for popular spring pilgrimage

Toronto's largest public park says its famous cherry blossom trees are showing their first signs of impending bloom.

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8 h. ago Here are some of the big movies and shows filming in Toronto this season

Toronto is known for being a bit of a mini Hollywood, with tons of shows and movies filming in the city each year. As time goes on, the productions get more and more epic, with the lineup for this spring and into summer being no exception.Keep your eyes peeled when you're out, as these exciting movies and shows are filming in Toronto soon:Mr. IrrelevantThis feature film is for the sports lovers. Mr Irrelevant tells a story about John Tuggle, "drafted in the last round of the 1983 NFL draft by the New York Giants, and his enduring impact on his team and teammates."When: Filming begins April 2025The GreatestAnother one to get excited about if you love sports. The Greatest is about the life of Muhammad Ali, a professional boxer and social activist. Two of the series' producers are Jay-Z and Michael B. Jordan, so you know this is going to be good.When: Filming begins April 2025The Strangers: Chapter ThreeIf you're a horror fan like mysel...

Culture

8 h. ago Scientists are solving the problem of urinal splashback, one drop at a time

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have unveiled the Cornucopia and the Nautilus, which reduces splatter to just 1.4 per cent of standard designs

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9 h. ago People only have a few weeks left to use up old TTC tokens and tickets

After years of talk about the TTC's plans to eventually phase out legacy fares, the time has almost come for riders to use up any remaining tokens, tickets, and day passes they may have hanging around.The transit agency has been urging customers to spend these fare types while they still can since at least 2019 — when the sale of the older fare types was discontinued at stations — but after a deadline to use them was finally set for the end of 2024, some pushback from advocates prompted the commission to extend the cutoff by a few months.The new date is quickly approaching in just a few weeks, though, with June 1, 2025 serving as the last day staff will ever accept tokens, single tickets or day passes to ride the rocket.This is in line with ongoing fare modernization across the network, and encourages travellers to transition to contactless payment methods such as Presto cards and bank cards. Cash will also still be ...

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10 h. ago Government's new Canada Strong Pass will make travel across the country cheaper

As Canadians rethink summer travel plans and increasingly try to support local, the Canada Strong Pass will make domestic travel much cheaper.On Saturday, April 12, Liberal leader Mark Carney introduced the new Canada Strong Pass, making it more affordable for kids and young families to travel domestically during peak travel season."At a time when our economy is under attack from President Trump, Canadians are stepping up — helping our neighbours, buying local, and celebrating our beautiful country," stated Carney.Children and youth under 18 using the Canada Strong Pass will get free access to national galleries and museums. They'll also get to travel on VIA Rail for free when they're with their parents.The pass will be available from June to August 2025. In addition, Canadians aged 18 to 24 will also be able to avail of heavily discounted access and fares."Whether it's trips to national parks and historic sites, spending the day at a national art gallery or mus...

Politics

11 h. ago Trump Floats Exceptions for Auto Parts Facing 25% US Tariffs

President Donald Trump said he is exploring possible temporary exemptions to his tariffs on imported vehicles and parts to give auto companies more time to set up US manufacturing.

Economics

11 h. ago Brandon Ingram’s presence next fall will inject life into a Raptors team poised to make run at playoffs

During his end-of-season availability — which seems an odd way to describe a season that ended for him more than four months ago — Brandon Ingram shed some light on an injured ankle he suffered way back on Dec. 7. At the time, he was a member of the New Orleans Pelicans. He would play […]

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11 h. ago Trump Again Accuses Zelenskiy of Starting War as Talks Grind On

President Donald Trump continued to blame Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for the war in Ukraine amid questions about which side is responsible for the failure to achieve the ceasefire Trump has promised to deliver.

Politics

11 h. ago What's open and closed on the 2025 Easter Long Weekend in Toronto

If you're searching for what's open and closed in Toronto this Easter long weekend, look no further. The Easter long weekend is upon us and that means we have a stat holiday coming up.Good Friday just so happens to land on April 18, 2025, and that means we're up for some closures in Toronto that might affect your plans. Though several businesses will be closed, and even into the weekend, there are still plenty of attractions and destinations that will be open as usual.We've compiled a list of what's open and closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday in Toronto. It's time to start making your holiday plans.While several Toronto malls will be closed on Good Friday, the Eaton Centre remains open.Good FridayHere's what's open and closed on April 18, 2025:ClosedCentrepoint MallYorkdale Shopping CentreCF Sherway GardensCF Fairview MallBayview VillageScarborough Town CentreVaughan MillsShops at Don MillsSquare One Shopping CentreMost grocery chainsLCBOBeer StoreToronto Public Library br...

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12 h. ago Toronto Maple Leafs bringing back huge free tailgate parties for playoffs

It's a tale as old as time: the Toronto Maple Leafs have once again clinched a spot in the NHL playoffs, and the team is bringing back its legendary tailgate viewing parties to give fans the chance to celebrate for free in Maple Leaf Square.NHL Playoff season has become something of an annual (if not bittersweet) tradition in Toronto, and for good reason. 2025 marks the ninth consecutive season that Toronto's equally beloved and beleaguered Maple Leafs find themselves on the road to the Stanley Cup, blanketing the city with ample excitement and anticipation.Hopes are high this year, as the team has clinched a top-two finish in the Atlantic Division and secured a home ice advantage for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.Let's just hope that another tradition — you know, the one where the Leafs don't end up winning the Stanley Cup — doesn't end up panning out as usual.While a ticket to see the team take the ice in person could already set you b...

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13 h. ago David Guetta Talks New Music, Sia Collab, and Life as a “Cool Dad”

David Guetta is back with new music, releasing Beautiful People with longtime collaborator Sia. He opens up about finding a better work-life balance and leaning into fatherhood.

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16 h. ago Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez to fly to space on Blue Origin’s all

Blue Origin is set to launch a high-profile, all-women crew on its flagship space tourism rocket Monday, bringing crew members including pop star Katy Perry and Jeff Bezos’ fiancee Lauren Sánchez to the edge of space and back. The flight is set to launch at 9:30 a.m. New York time from West Texas on a […]

Transport

16 h. ago Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez to fly to space on Blue Origin rocket

The flight is set to launch at 9:30 a.m. New York time from West Texas on a roughly 11-minute trip for a quick experience of weightlessness

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16 h. ago ‘Look at the moon!’: Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez go to space on Blue Origin rocket

The flight launched around 9:30 a.m. New York time from West Texas on a roughly 11-minute trip for a quick experience of weightlessness

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