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Blue Jays vs. Mariners: Toronto takes a Cease-and-big-hits approach against Seattle

yesterday 1

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Gregor Chisholm

There’s only one way Canada can survive Donald Trump’s trade war

There’s only one way Canada can survive Donald Trump’s trade war
yesterday 1

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Star Editorial Board

2 high-profile homicide cases blur the lines between justice, empathy and fandom

2 high-profile homicide cases blur the lines between justice, empathy and fandom

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Rosie Dimanno

American minds are the real front in this trade war

American minds are the real front in this trade war
yesterday 20

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Éric Blais

In the push for true independence, Mark Carney appears to have the ambition and the crisis

In the push for true independence, Mark Carney appears to have the ambition and the crisis
yesterday 10

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Rick Salutin

The recklessness of stunt driving deserves sustained attention

The recklessness of stunt driving deserves sustained attention
yesterday 10

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Donovan Vincent

Same doctor, different price tag: How universal health care is under attack

Same doctor, different price tag: How universal health care is under attack
previous day 10

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Iris Gorfinkel

What do Americans think of Canada? They don’t — and now they’re facing the consequences

What do Americans think of Canada? They don’t — and now they’re facing the consequences
previous day 10

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Elizabeth Renzetti

Is it time for the Blue Jays to drop Vladimir Guerrero Jr. down in the lineup? Here’s what manager John Schneider thinks

Is it time for the Blue Jays to drop Vladimir Guerrero Jr. down in the lineup? Here’s what manager John Schneider thinks
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Gregor Chisholm

The Olympics are four long years away, but the grind starts now for Canada’s female skaters

previous day 10

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Rosie Dimanno

Donald Trump is America’s bully. Who better to fight him than our own?

wednesday 2

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Martin Regg Cohn

Roberto Alomar was erased from Blue Jays history. He says he’ll die a Blue Jay anyway

Roberto Alomar was erased from Blue Jays history. He says he’ll die a Blue Jay anyway

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Rosie Dimanno

Why these East end voters might be sputtering at the cynicism of it all

Why these East end voters might be sputtering at the cynicism of it all
wednesday 30

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John Lorinc

What Mark Carney should have seen coming in U.S. trade talks

What Mark Carney should have seen coming in U.S. trade talks
wednesday 20

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Mark McQueen

Canada has more leverage over Donald Trump than most realize — and it’s time we use it

Canada has more leverage over Donald Trump than most realize — and it’s time we use it
wednesday 20

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Daniel Tisch

In my youth I was seduced by America but now we all see the truth

In my youth I was seduced by America but now we all see the truth
wednesday 20

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Shellene Drakes-Tull

Blue Jays’ playoffs hopes take big hit as Shane Bieber heads to 15-day IL

25.08.2026 4

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Mike Wilner

Jays ace pitcher Dylan Cease unveils his ‘shout-out to Toronto’ at the Art Gallery of Ontario

Jays ace pitcher Dylan Cease unveils his ‘shout-out to Toronto’ at the Art Gallery of Ontario
25.08.2026 6

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Rosie Dimanno

Our fight with Donald Trump is a riveting spectacle — and a call to arms

Our fight with Donald Trump is a riveting spectacle — and a call to arms
25.08.2026 4

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Susan Delacourt

Donald Trump expresses his amour for French Canadians — I hope he likes getting jilted again

25.08.2026 5

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Éric Blais

Jojo Parker is on track to be the Blue Jays’ first homegrown star in more than a decade

Jojo Parker is on track to be the Blue Jays’ first homegrown star in more than a decade

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25.08.2026 5

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Gregor Chisholm

Alberta’s confusing referendum questions are a taxing endeavour

Alberta’s confusing referendum questions are a taxing endeavour
25.08.2026 20

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Gillian Steward

Mark Carney just showed Donald Trump why, actually, the U.S. does need Canada

Mark Carney just showed Donald Trump why, actually, the U.S. does need Canada
25.08.2026 20

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Justin Ling

Why Olivia Chow is building a council team for her second term — and why Brad Bradford is rolling solo

Why Olivia Chow is building a council team for her second term — and why Brad Bradford is rolling solo
25.08.2026 10

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Matt Elliott

As New York gets more unaffordable, Zohran Mamdani gets more creative

As New York gets more unaffordable, Zohran Mamdani gets more creative
24.08.2026 10

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Rosie Dimanno

This spouse didn’t think their exact separation date mattered. It could cost them thousands: Ask Gelman

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24.08.2026 8

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Lisa Gelman

Here are 4 steps to a ‘financial fall cleaning’ to save you thousands before January

Here are 4 steps to a ‘financial fall cleaning’ to save you thousands before January
24.08.2026 20

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Lesley-Anne Scorgie

The Blue Jays’ kids have been the wild cards in the American League wild-card race

The Blue Jays’ kids have been the wild cards in the American League wild-card race
24.08.2026 10

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Rosie Dimanno

The truth for Canada: An honourable deal with Donald Trump is all but impossible

The truth for Canada: An honourable deal with Donald Trump is all but impossible
24.08.2026 20

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Jim Coyle

These Waterloo neighbours went to trial over a few inches of concrete. It cost them $150,000 in legal fees

These Waterloo neighbours went to trial over a few inches of concrete. It cost them $150,000 in legal fees
24.08.2026 20

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Bob Aaron

Raptors mailbag: What’s Toronto’s biggest roster need heading to training camp?

Raptors mailbag: What’s Toronto’s biggest roster need heading to training camp?
23.08.2026 10

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Doug Smith

This isn’t a trade war, Canada. We’re in a war for our sovereignty

This isn’t a trade war, Canada. We’re in a war for our sovereignty

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23.08.2026 20

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Susan Delacourt

My midtown Toronto home was taken over by 2 orphaned baby squirrels. Letting them go wasn’t easy

My midtown Toronto home was taken over by 2 orphaned baby squirrels. Letting them go wasn’t easy
23.08.2026 20

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Kate Robertson

Canadians are backing Mark Carney on the U.S. trade war — but how far will the support go?

Canadians are backing Mark Carney on the U.S. trade war — but how far will the support go?
23.08.2026 10

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David Coletto

Mark Carney should tell us more about what went wrong with Donald Trump

Mark Carney should tell us more about what went wrong with Donald Trump
23.08.2026 30

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Matt Gurney

Kendal Avenue is the last stop on my Toronto homes tour and where I take stock of my life

23.08.2026 10

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Cathrin Bradbury

The Maple Leafs have found a replacement for Joe Bowen on radio broadcasts. Here’s why it’s the right call

The Maple Leafs have found a replacement for Joe Bowen on radio broadcasts. Here’s why it’s the right call
23.08.2026 20

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Jonah Sigel

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returns with two hits and, more importantly, one Blue Jays win

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. returns with two hits and, more importantly, one Blue Jays win
23.08.2026 20

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Rosie Dimanno

California Cabernet may not be at the LCBO any time soon. Here are the 6 best red wines to satisfy that craving

California Cabernet may not be at the LCBO any time soon. Here are the 6 best red wines to satisfy that craving
21.08.2026 8

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Carolyn Evans Hammond

What does Mark Walter’s money trouble mean for the future of the PWHL and L.A. Dodgers? We asked an insider

What does Mark Walter’s money trouble mean for the future of the PWHL and L.A. Dodgers? We asked an insider
21.08.2026 10

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Dave Feschuk

Both sides wear blinkers in Toronto’s bike lane war

Both sides wear blinkers in Toronto’s bike lane war
21.08.2026 10

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Martin Regg Cohn

Who killed Jason Arday? The media doesn’t have clean hands

Who killed Jason Arday? The media doesn’t have clean hands
21.08.2026 20

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Andrew Phillips

Why U.S. booze won’t just sit on Canadian liquor store shelves

Why U.S. booze won’t just sit on Canadian liquor store shelves
21.08.2026 20

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Éric Blais

This new electricity deal could do Canada a power of good

This new electricity deal could do Canada a power of good
21.08.2026 20

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Justin Ling

Doug Ford and Mark Carney are plowing ahead. Geoffrey Hinton and other inventors want to slow down. Here’s who we should listen to

Doug Ford and Mark Carney are plowing ahead. Geoffrey Hinton and other inventors want to slow down. Here’s who we should listen to
21.08.2026 20

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Elizabeth Renzetti

The Blue Jays head to Yankee Stadium a half-game out of a playoff spot. Injuries? What injuries?

The Blue Jays head to Yankee Stadium a half-game out of a playoff spot. Injuries? What injuries?
20.08.2026 10

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Gregor Chisholm

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are making the wrong move — they should live in Toronto

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are making the wrong move — they should live in Toronto
20.08.2026 10

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Vinay Menon

Mark Carney may be on the verge of making an unwise concession to Trump

Mark Carney may be on the verge of making an unwise concession to Trump
20.08.2026 10

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Justin Ling

One move could prove Carney hasn’t abandoned the climate fight — yet

One move could prove Carney hasn’t abandoned the climate fight — yet
20.08.2026 40

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Linda McQuaig

Why Max Scherzer is still so important to the Blue Jays’ playoff push

Why Max Scherzer is still so important to the Blue Jays’ playoff push
19.08.2026 8

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Mike Wilner