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The Maple Leafs’ dithering gives way to decisions. Like them or not, at least they’re being made

The Maple Leafs’ dithering gives way to decisions. Like them or not, at least they’re being made

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Damien Cox

The PWHL has gone from six teams two years ago to 11 and counting, Is it too much too fast?

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Bruce Arthur

Another sign of the apocalypse? Animals are getting drunk

Another sign of the apocalypse? Animals are getting drunk
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Vinay Menon

Is Doug Ford misleading the public and putting our drinking water at risk?

Is Doug Ford misleading the public and putting our drinking water at risk?
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Linda Mcquaig

Blue Jays vs. Rays: Varsho’s walk-off slam in 10th ends Tampa’s dominance, but it was too late for Cease

Blue Jays vs. Rays: Varsho’s walk-off slam in 10th ends Tampa’s dominance, but it was too late for Cease
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Rosie Dimanno

What does the U.K.‘s political turmoil have to do with us? Just follow the money

What does the U.K.‘s political turmoil have to do with us? Just follow the money
yesterday 10

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Elizabeth Renzetti

The Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, ‘I love this’

The Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, ‘I love this’
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Rosie Dimanno

The Maple Leafs’ decision to fire Craig Berube wasn’t a surprise but the explanation could use some work

The Maple Leafs’ decision to fire Craig Berube wasn’t a surprise but the explanation could use some work
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Dave Feschuk

Donald Trump should star in his buddy Brett Ratner’s ‘Rush Hour 4’ — now location scouting in China

Donald Trump should star in his buddy Brett Ratner’s ‘Rush Hour 4’ — now location scouting in China
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Vinay Menon

Doug Ford’s tough talk on TTC safety misses the point

Doug Ford’s tough talk on TTC safety misses the point
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Martin Regg Cohn

Inside Vladimir Guerrero Jr.‘s search for lost power (and yes, Blue Jays fans, he knows you’re worried)

Inside Vladimir Guerrero Jr.‘s search for lost power (and yes, Blue Jays fans, he knows you’re worried)
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Rosie Dimanno

Will this be the summer you lean on a food bank?

Will this be the summer you lean on a food bank?
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David Olive

As a former Montrealer who lives in Ottawa and writes for a Toronto newspaper, here’s what I know about hockey rivalries

As a former Montrealer who lives in Ottawa and writes for a Toronto newspaper, here’s what I know about hockey rivalries

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Janice Kennedy

Hamilton lands PWHL team

Hamilton lands PWHL team
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Scott Radley

How the Blue Jays rate their performance at the quarter mark: ‘It could always be worse’

How the Blue Jays rate their performance at the quarter mark: ‘It could always be worse’
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Mike Wilner

Sesame Street is coming to the World Cup? Big Bird, the Blue Jays need you more

Sesame Street is coming to the World Cup? Big Bird, the Blue Jays need you more
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Vinay Menon

Phil Mickelson at 50, and more PGA Championship major surprises

Phil Mickelson at 50, and more PGA Championship major surprises
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Jason Logan

Reality bites Eric Lauer, and the Blue Jays give Yariel Rodriguez another chance

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Rosie Dimanno

Why Alberta’s independence movement is bad news, even if — maybe especially — if they lose

Why Alberta’s independence movement is bad news, even if — maybe especially — if they lose
tuesday 10

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Andrew Phillips

I keep overestimating Nate Erskine-Smith. Oops, I did it again

I keep overestimating Nate Erskine-Smith. Oops, I did it again
11.05.2026 5

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Martin Regg Cohn

Census day is a harder sell in an age of data insecurity

Census day is a harder sell in an age of data insecurity
11.05.2026 7

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Susan Delacourt

How staying in that job you don’t love is costing you money

How staying in that job you don’t love is costing you money
11.05.2026 10

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Lesley-Anne Scorgie

My employer is pressuring me to retire because of my age. Can they do that? Ask Soma

My employer is pressuring me to retire because of my age. Can they do that? Ask Soma
11.05.2026 10

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Soma Ray-Ellis

The markets are booming, but it won’t last forever. Here’s how to make sure you’re ready when they turn

The markets are booming, but it won’t last forever. Here’s how to make sure you’re ready when they turn
11.05.2026 10

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David Aston

It’s time for Pierre Poilievre to finally quit Justin Trudeau

It’s time for Pierre Poilievre to finally quit Justin Trudeau
11.05.2026 10

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Éric Blais

Former big-leaguer Yasiel Puig just wants to do his best for the Maple Leafs. It’s more complicated than that

Former big-leaguer Yasiel Puig just wants to do his best for the Maple Leafs. It’s more complicated than that
10.05.2026 5

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Mike Wilner

Blue Jays vs. Angels: Eric Lauer wants to start games but the evidence against the Angels doesn’t help

Blue Jays vs. Angels: Eric Lauer wants to start games but the evidence against the Angels doesn’t help
10.05.2026 6

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Rosie Dimanno

Mitch Marner finds elusive playoff success after being run out of town. It’s a Toronto tradition

Mitch Marner finds elusive playoff success after being run out of town. It’s a Toronto tradition
10.05.2026 6

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Damien Cox

In the case against the Met Gala, I’m with Jeff Bezos

In the case against the Met Gala, I’m with Jeff Bezos
10.05.2026 10

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Jaime Watt

My mother commands every room. I see the woman who raised me in every piece of clothing I own

My mother commands every room. I see the woman who raised me in every piece of clothing I own
10.05.2026 10

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Savannah ridley

Mitch Marner finds elusive playoff success after being run out of town. It’s a Toronto tradition

Mitch Marner finds elusive playoff success after being run out of town. It’s a Toronto tradition
10.05.2026 10

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Damien Cox

Is airport privatization a good deal for Canadians or just a way to pay for high-speed rail?

Is airport privatization a good deal for Canadians or just a way to pay for high-speed rail?
10.05.2026 10

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Mark Mcqueen

How mom’s Alzheimer’s stole our treasured family recipes

How mom’s Alzheimer’s stole our treasured family recipes
10.05.2026 10

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Jennifer Bain

Blue Jays vs. Angels: Addison Barger announces his return with his arm, not his bat

Blue Jays vs. Angels: Addison Barger announces his return with his arm, not his bat
09.05.2026 6

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Mike Wilner

Mats Sundin knows what comes with playing for the Maple Leafs. The No. 1 pick will quickly learn too

Mats Sundin knows what comes with playing for the Maple Leafs. The No. 1 pick will quickly learn too
09.05.2026 6

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Nick Kypreos

When does the Blue Jays president stop replaying the 11th inning of Game 7 of the 2025 World Series in his head?

09.05.2026 7

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Steve Paikin

Thanks for singing ‘O Canada,’ Buffalo. We love and miss you — but don’t expect us back anytime soon

Thanks for singing ‘O Canada,’ Buffalo. We love and miss you — but don’t expect us back anytime soon
09.05.2026 20

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Shawn Micallef

I just have to say, I love your outfits!’ The outfit kudo from younger women is a thing this spring and greatly appreciated

I just have to say, I love your outfits!’ The outfit kudo from younger women is a thing this spring and greatly appreciated
09.05.2026 7

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Cathrin Bradbury

Unpacking Mark Carney’s $25-billion ‘piggy bank’ for all Canadians

Unpacking Mark Carney’s $25-billion ‘piggy bank’ for all Canadians
09.05.2026 20

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David Olive

Blue Jays vs. Angels: Toronto’s bats have seized, but Dylan Cease makes up for it

Blue Jays vs. Angels: Toronto’s bats have seized, but Dylan Cease makes up for it
09.05.2026 20

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Gregor Chisholm

The Angels’ Alek Manoah remembers the good times with the Blue Jays as he tries to find his way again

The Angels’ Alek Manoah remembers the good times with the Blue Jays as he tries to find his way again

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08.05.2026 6

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Gregor Chisholm

Mark Carney runs roughshod over the environment: ‘It’s worse than what Harper did’

Mark Carney runs roughshod over the environment: ‘It’s worse than what Harper did’
08.05.2026 4

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Althia Raj

Donald Trump moves fascination with UFOs into the Oval Office

Donald Trump moves fascination with UFOs into the Oval Office
08.05.2026 5

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Rosie Dimanno

Doug Ford’s education minister doesn’t pull any punches

Doug Ford’s education minister doesn’t pull any punches
08.05.2026 9

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Martin Regg Cohn

When a doctor is stripped of his licence for sexually abusing patients but is acquitted of criminal charges

When a doctor is stripped of his licence for sexually abusing patients but is acquitted of criminal charges
08.05.2026 20

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Iris Gorfinkel

Carney is reconsidering MAID expansion. It’s not enough

Carney is reconsidering MAID expansion. It’s not enough
08.05.2026 10

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Justin Ling

The World Cup was a can’t-miss proposition before Donald Trump and the U.S. got involved

The World Cup was a can’t-miss proposition before Donald Trump and the U.S. got involved
08.05.2026 30

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Bruce Arthur

This Ontario recycling program is a bizarre relic, and Doug Ford should scrap it

This Ontario recycling program is a bizarre relic, and Doug Ford should scrap it
08.05.2026 20

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Matt Gurney

What’s the economic cost of sexual violence to society? Two new reports put a number on it and it’s staggering

What’s the economic cost of sexual violence to society? Two new reports put a number on it and it’s staggering
07.05.2026 20

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Elizabeth Renzetti

As Raptors enter a pivotal off-season, general manager Bobby Webster has yet to put his stamp on the team

As Raptors enter a pivotal off-season, general manager Bobby Webster has yet to put his stamp on the team
07.05.2026 20

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Dave Feschuk