3 d. ago ‘Little Iran’ signage coming to part of Yonge St. in October

A stretch of Yonge St. will soon be designated as “Little Iran” – but the local councillor insists the move isn’t meant as an overture to the Ayatollah. The portion of Yonge in Willowdale, between Cummer and Moore Park Aves., will be marked with a special street sign. It will be unveiled during a ceremony […]

Culture

3 d. ago Another auto insurer says they will leave the Alberta market in 2026

Around 35 insurers remain in the province's market, according to Aaron Sutherland — but the strain on affordable and available insurance coverage may continue, as long as there is a rate cap

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9 d. ago John Candy documentary gives Toronto film fest a tender and appropriately Canadian opening night

Candy not only radiated a warm, down-to-earth friendliness in his movies, he was that way off screen too, says comedian Bill Murray

Culture

9 d. ago Prime Minister Mark Carney takes stage at TIFF’s opening night, honours John Candy

Prime Minister Mark Carney called the Toronto International Film Festival “a testament to part of what makes Canada unique” as he helped kick off its 50th edition on Thursday. Carney took the stage to applause ahead of the screening of opening-night film John Candy: I Like Me, a documentary celebrating the late Canadian comedian. He […]

Politics

1 week ago What we know about SNL's new Ontario cast member Veronika Slowikowska

If you're chronically online, you've likely seen new Canadian Saturday Night Live (SNL) cast member Veronika Slowikowska on your feed.On Tuesday, the legendary sketch comedy show announced five new cast members ahead of its 51st season.The actress and comedian, who you may know as @veronika_iscool on Instagram and TikTok, was the only Canadian who made the cut for the new season."Dream come true 🥲 see you Saturdays," Slowikowska shared on Instagram.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Veronika Slowikowska (@veronika_iscool)She follows in the footsteps of other iconic Canadian SNL cast members, including Dan Aykroyd, Phil Hartman, Norm MacDonald, Mike Myers, and Martin Short.Slowikowska is set to go live from New York on Oct. 4, so let's get to know the burgeoning actress and comedian.From Toronto comedy troupe to SNL cast memberThe 29-year-old hails from ...

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1 week ago Barrie comedian among five new cast members on ‘Saturday Night Live’

“Saturday Night Live” is adding five new cast members in Season 51, including Ben Marshall of the comedy trio Please Don’t Destroy and Canadian comic Veronika Slowikowska, known for viral sketches on TikTok and Instagram. The casting announcement Tuesday comes as SNL creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels is looking to shake things up, with […]

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1 week ago La facture explose pour plusieurs chantiers d’hôpitaux du Québec: déjà plus de 1,2 milliard $ en dépassements de coûts

Huit projets de réaménagement d’hôpitaux cumulent plus d’un milliard de dollars en dépassements de coûts, soit plus que le total du fiasco SAAQclic.

Economics

1 week ago Rosie O’Donnell apologizes after assuming Minnesota school shooter was a ‘MAGA person’

Rosie O’Donnell has issued an apology after falsely claiming the Minnesota school shooter who killed two children was “a white guy, Republican, MAGA person.” The feud between O’Donnell and U.S. President Donald Trump has gone on for years, and led her to flee to Ireland after he was re-elected. On Thursday, the comedian posted a […]

Society

2 w. ago «Je travaille fort pour m'en sortir»: cumulant trois emplois, elle fait des ménages pour payer son épicerie

Karine Riel est dans une course sans fin depuis plusieurs années.

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2 w. ago Northland Announces Reset Dividend Rate on Its Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 1 & Series 2

TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northland Power Inc. (“Northland” or the “Company“) (TSX: NPI) today announced that pursuant to the share terms in respect of the Cumulative Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series 1 (“Series 1 Shares”), it has determined the fixed dividend rate for the five years commencing September 30, 2025 and ending […]

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2 w. ago Fairfax Announces Intention to Redeem Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series G & H

TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (“Fairfax”) (TSX: FFH and FFH.U) today announced its intention to redeem (i) all of its 7,719,843 outstanding Cumulative 5-Year Rate Reset Preferred Shares, Series G (the “Series G Shares”), and (ii) all of its 2,280,157 outstanding Cumulative Floating Rate Preferred Shares, Series H (the […]

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2 w. ago REVIEW: ‘The Roses’ is a mismatch of British wit and American slapstick

“The Roses” is a remake of 1989’s “The War of the Roses” that plays like a battle of international comic sensibilities. On one hand, it stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman in a merry black comedy of British invective that keeps veering into genuine emotional pain. On the other hand, it’s a goofy American divorce […]

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2 w. ago Toronto just got a new Krispy Kreme in a buzzy neighbourhood

Krispy Kreme just opened brand-new Toronto location in the heart of one of the city's most popular neighbourhoods.To echo the immortal (well, on the internet anyway) words of American comedian Annie Korzen: "Have you ever had a Krispy Kreme? Was it crispy? Was it creamy?"She raises a good point. The donuts at the lauded international chain can scarcely be described as either crispy or particularly creamy, save for those that are filled with whipped cream, but that doesn't make them any less delicious.You see, in a city that has no shortage of exceptional artisanal donut shops, the donuts at Krispy Kreme just kind of seem to be their own thing entirely.While you could likely only eat a maximum of one donut from Toronto shops like Bloomer's or Dipped Donuts in one sitting, you could easily put away at least three airy Krispy Kreme confections in one go.What we're trying to say is, if donuts were candy, they'd be Krispy Kreme Original Glazed.It should...

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2 w. ago 'I want to go out like George Carlin:' Jo Koy knew he was a comedy lifer from an early age

Jo Koy has his future planned out, or at least how it ends. “Standup is where I want to die,” says the comedian, in a phone interview with Postmedia. “I want to go out like George Carlin. I’m going to keep doing standup until I’m in my 80s.” At 54, he presumably has a ways […]

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2 w. ago Comedian Jo Koy reflects on how parenting impacts his act, and Ozzy's final show

'If you watch all my specials it's literally like watching the story of my son and myself growing up'

Sport

2 w. ago Adventures in Streaming: Netflix series twists the typical detective story

As the woods are full of cuckoos, it seems television is filled with detectives who skate on the edge of madness. Perhaps we should blame Sherlock Holmes, who, in his later TV iterations (think Jeremy Brett and Benedict Cumberbatch) often seemed on the verge of an imminent breakdown. You may hardly recognize the genius sleuth […]

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2 w. ago «The Roses», ou quand Olivia Colman et Benedict Cumberbatch sont à couteaux tirés

Les vedettes de la comédie de Jay Roach se confient sur leurs rôles d’époux qui en viennent à drôlement se détester.

Events

3 w. ago When heat and drought stress B.C. trees, the consequences can be tragic

The consequences can be tragic — on July 31, a mother and her five-month-old son were killed by a falling tree on the beach at Cumberland Lake Park campground on Vancouver Island.

Events

3 w. ago Fringe Review: Motherhood the Musical is an amazing performance brought down by poor acoustics

The Wetaskiwin-based Waterworks Players put on a literal singing clinic, all five actors working absolute wonders with the material

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3 w. ago Whitney Cummings says motherhood has made her a braver comedian

She has gotten some ink about how her political views may have changed

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