67 m. ago When brands get big: Thomas Müller more than a playing addition for Whitecaps

Patrick Johnston: Thomas Müller is a massive star in Germany. That we know. Did you know he's a massive star in China, too?

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78 m. ago WNBA in Vancouver: Atlanta aims for 7th straight win against Seattle

WNBA play their first regular season game in Canada with a surging Atlanta taking on a sliding Seattle at Rogers Arena

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2 h. ago Volunteerism playing a critical role in fighting Manitoba wildfires

Volunteers have played a critical role in fighting wildfires across Manitoba this season, including in the Whiteshell Provincial Park.

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2 h. ago Whitecaps’ owners change course from ‘sale’ to looking for a ‘new partner’

Jeff Mallett acknowledged Thursday that the current ownership group isn't necessarily looking for a complete exit.

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2 h. ago Toronto coffee shop unshaken by Starbucks' plans to move in next door

Starbucks is gearing up to open a new location next door to a long-running Toronto cafe, but the cafe's owner isn't worried about it.When Sharon Nuzati, owner of the Annex's beloved First & Last Coffee Shop, first learned that a new Starbucks location was moving in just doors down from her cafe, she says that she "freaked out," but now, she's singing a different tune.First & Last, Nuzati's charming, low-key cafe has held court in its cozy Dupont Street location for the better part of the past decade, one of what's now approaching a dozen coffee shops in the 1-kilometre stretch of Dupont between Davenport and Bathurst.All of this to say, she's no stranger to a little bit of healthy competition. Still, when she heard the news that the corporate coffee juggernaut would eventually move into a retail space in an under-construction condo building right next door, it sent her into a bit of a tailspin.Cohabitating with o...

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3 h. ago Ontario health officials report 3 new measles cases, all in Southwestern region

Health officials in Ontario are reporting just three new measles cases over the past week, all of them in the province’s southwest region. Public Health Ontario says that brings the province’s total case count to 2,362 measles cases since an outbreak began in October. One case previously reported in Sudbury’s public health unit was subtracted...

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4 h. ago International: 30 bestselling books of the week for August 9

Compiled by Bookmanager using weekly sales statistics from over 250 Canadian independent book stores.

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4 h. ago Ontario government just ordered public service workers back to office full time

The Government of Ontario has just announced that it's officially mandating a full return to the office for its public servants, ending a hybrid work policy that has been in place since 2022. Starting Jan. 5, 2026, more than 60,000 Ontario Public Service employees will be required to work in-person five days a week.The move, revealed in a news release from Treasury Board President Caroline Mulroney on Thursday, marks a significant turning point from the current rules, which require a minimum of three days per week in the office. A transitional phase will begin on Oct. 20, 2025, when employees will be asked to increase their in-office attendance to four days a week. In a statement, Mulroney said the updated policy "represents the current workforce landscape in the province," adding that more than half of Ontario's public service employees are already working full-time in person due to the nature of their roles. ...

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4 h. ago Daulton Varsho reveals how Blue Jays teammate stole his jersey number

Outfielder had to switch jersey numbers from No. 25 to No. 5 after Anthony Santander joined team in off-season.

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5 h. ago PM’s staff say search is on for a local office that meets Carney’s security needs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office says work is “well underway” to find a local constituency office for the prime minister that meets his security requirements and is conveniently located for residents of his Nepean riding. As first reported this week by the Ottawa Citizen newspaper, Carney still doesn’t have his own constituency office […]

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5 h. ago Taylor Swift’s new album has everyone seeing orange: An exploration of the colour

NEW YORK (AP) — Orange you ready for it? Taylor Swift swathed her bombshell album announcement in a shade she’s calling Portofino Orange Glitter after donning the color onstage during the latter part of her latest tour. So now, will “The Life of a Showgirl” usher in the pop star’s Orange Era? On the “New […]

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5 h. ago Ontario public servants required to go back to office five days a week by January

'How do you mentor someone over a phone? You can’t. You’ve got to look at them eye to eye,' Doug Ford said at an unrelated press conference

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5 h. ago Ontario civil servants will return to office full time, ending pandemic

The government said staff who are going to work three days a week will move to four days in October, moving toward a full return by Jan. 5, 2026.

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6 h. ago Ontario public servants to be in office five days a week by January

Caroline Mulroney says more than half of Ontario's public servants are already required to attend the workplace full time

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6 h. ago Whitecaps, Forge open Canadian Championship semifinals with 2

Tristan Blackmon responded for the 'Caps, scoring in the 18th minute, and Brian White gave Vancouver a 2-1 lead in the 29th minute.

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8 h. ago The EU urges China to lift ‘unjustified’ sanctions on Lithuanian banks

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — The European Union on Thursday called on China to revoke sanctions imposed on two Lithuanian banks, arguing there is no justification for them. Beijing announced the measures this week against Urbo Bank and Mano Bank in retaliation for EU penalties on two Chinese lenders. The Lithuanian banks do not operate in […]

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8 h. ago CNE 2025 Opening Day is this week and here's a sneak preview of what to expect

CNE 2025 Opening Day has almost finally arrived, and while yes, it tragically signals that summer in Toronto is coming to an end, it also means that the city is about to embark on 18 days of non-stop fun at our most quintessential event of the year.And, blogTO got a sneak peek at what this year's edition holds.For the uninitiated, a standard day at the iconic Canadian National Exhibition starts with an arrival at the Princes' Gates, a stalwart Toronto landmark, before instantly being engulfed by the most joyful sensory overload you've ever experienced.Flanked by food trucks, craft beer stands, vendor tents and more, you'll make your way deeper into the throngs of excited attendees and the heart of the grounds, the colourful Sky Ride and Ferris wheel towering up ahead.You'll board legendary rides that locals have looked forward to returning to each summer for decade...

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10 h. ago City's biggest concert ever just about ready for takeoff at London airport

Jones Entertainment Group is marking its 95th anniversary by launching Rock the Runway, a two-day outdoor festival at London International Airport on Sept. 12 and 13.

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12 h. ago Trump’s Treasury Set to Decide Fate of Hundreds of Wind, Solar Projects

Tax guidance due next week threatens the financial viability of projects across the US.

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17 h. ago Air Canada gears up to cancel flights ahead of potential strike

Canadians with Air Canada flights booked this week may want to consider alternative travel options ahead of the looming strike.The airline has issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) after it said it intends to begin a strike as early as Saturday, Aug. 16. The union represents 10,000 flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, which carry approximately 130,000 customers a day who could be affected by a labour disruption."To provide customers certainty, Air Canada will begin a phased wind-down of most of its operations to be completed over the next three days," reads the Wednesday announcement. "The airline has also sought government-directed arbitration to resolve the situation."The Air Canada Component of CUPE issued its 72-hour strike notice on Wednesday, claiming that the carrier "refused to recognize that flight attendants should be paid for all their time on the job.""For t...

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