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Doug Ford floats reclaimed lakeshore land for Toronto convention centre While city-owned Exhibition Place is the likeliest location of the proposed 2-million square foot convention centre, the premier said there are other possibilities.

Premier Doug Ford says his government is “looking at options right now” for a massive new Toronto convention centre that could include reclaimed land along the shore of Lake Ontario.

Elizabeth Renzetti: We’re gambling with men’s health. Here’s why that’s bad for all of us The percentage of men reporting “very good” or “excellent” mental health has fallen from 70 per cent 52 per cent in a decade

I wrote about the importance of a men and boys' health strategy, which Ottawa has just announced.

That's good news for International Women's Day too.

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We go all Canadian from sunny Florida as the Jays continue spring training, plus we open the mailbag Podcast Episode · Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner · March 5 · 50m

The World Baseball Classic begins tomorrow and we've got Team Canada's starting pitcher Michael Soroka plus 1B coach Russell Martin on the latest episode of Deep Left Field!

Oh, and also #Bluejays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. gives us his first long-form interview in English!!!

Canada launches new program to grant 33,000 foreign workers permanent residence, immigration minister reveals Lena Metlege Diab says in an interview that the program has been soft-launched as large numbers of migrants are running out of status in Canada.

Canada launches new program to grant 33,000 foreign workers permanent residence, immigration minister reveals #StarExclusive

Ontario seizes control of York Catholic school board, keeps Peel public board under supervision Announcement by Education Minister Paul Calandra, who is also keeping Peel public under supervision, means eight boards are now under supervision.

#Breaking: Ontario seizes control of York Catholic school board, keeps Peel public board under supervision www.thestar.com/news/gta/pro...

Rod Phillips, former Ontario cabinet minister, says he won’t run for Toronto mayor Rod Phillips was mentioned in political circles as a potential municipal candidate after former mayor John Tory said Tuesday he would not launch a comeback bid.

That was fast. After Rod Phillips' name circulated as a potential mayoral challenger in the wake of John Tory's announcement Tuesday he was staying out, Phillips says today he won't run. www.thestar.com/news/gta/rod...

All Ontarians pay a return deposit on alcohol bottles and cans — but more and more towns have nowhere to return them to Retail locations of The Beer Store are closing, meaning people have to go further to return empty alcohol containers.

All Ontarians pay a return deposit on alcohol bottles and cans — but more and more towns have nowhere to return them to

Linda McQuaig: Time for a left-wing populist What the NDP urgently needs is a leader who can address this key issue of “affordability” — another way of saying ordinary people don’t have enough money to get by.

Time for a left-wing populist #Opinion

Why did this notorious child killer get an unescorted pass to Oshawa? What we know about the 72-hour release of Darren Scott Ray Durham police have characterized Darren Scott Ray as a “high-risk offender” who poses a “significant risk to the community.” Here’s what we know about his temporary release.

Why did this notorious child killer get an unescorted pass to Oshawa? What we know about the 72-hour release of Darren Scott Ray

How John Tory’s exit, some bad blood — and a Ford — are threatening to shake up Toronto’s mayoral race As Brad Bradford moves closer to solidifying himself as the consensus centre-right mayoral challenger to progressive incumbent Olivia Chow, he still has hurdles to clear.

How John Tory’s exit, some bad blood — and a Ford — are shaking up Toronto’s mayoral race www.thestar.com/news/gta/cit...

This McDonald's taste test video went viral for all the wrong reasons Does this guy even know how to eat a hamburger?

Vinay Menon makes me laugh out loud. @thestar.com www.thestar.com/entertainmen...

The Toronto Raptors fell to the New York Knicks last night. But a member of the Scarborough Blues used a little body english to sink a basket during warm-ups!
#WeTheNorth

Raptors Insider: What GM Bobby Webster must do to address Toronto’s late-game failures Toronto lacks veterans, true playoff vets who’ve been around the block, and that’s becoming more apparent the later it gets in the season.

What the Raptors need most is some old heads who've been through the grind

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Michael Ford, premier’s nephew, considering run for Toronto mayor Michael Ford was a city councillor from 2016 to 2022 and was elected Ontario PC MPP in 2022.

Michael Ford, premier’s nephew, says he's considering run for Toronto mayor www.thestar.com/news/gta/mic...

Mark Carney’s Iran reaction raises doubts about what he stands for In this dangerous world, Canada needs to see clearly what we are dealing with. But we also need to remember who we are.

Mark Carney's reaction to the US attack on Iran, and his subsequent defences of that attack, made you wonder: for all his talk of pragmatism and principles, what does he stand for? And what does he think Canada wants him to stand for? www.thestar.com/politics/fed...

Trump promised to be a ‘peacemaker,’ but he’s flexing U.S. military muscle. Here’s every major strike he’s ordered The current U.S. president launched more airstrikes in the first year of his second term than Joe Biden did his entire presidency.

Trump promised to be a ‘peacemaker,’ but he’s flexing U.S. military muscle. Here’s every major strike he’s ordered

Frank Stronach’s defence asks for ‘directed verdicts’ on two charges as Crown closes its sex assault case The Crown has called its final witness against Frank Stronach, and the trial now turns to his defence.

Frank Stronach’s defence asks for ‘directed verdicts’ on two charges as Crown closes its sex assault case

Toronto area home prices down 7% this February over last as housing continues to tumble Toronto Regional Real Estate Board reports another year-over-year monthly home price decline for February. Prices have fallen across the region by 24 per cent since the market peak in February

Toronto area home prices down 7% this February over last as housing continues to tumble

How John Tory’s exit, some bad blood — and a Ford — are threatening to shake up Toronto’s mayoral race As Brad Bradford moves closer to solidifying himself as the consensus centre-right mayoral challenger to progressive incumbent Olivia Chow, he still has hurdles to clear.

How John Tory’s exit, some bad blood — and a Ford — are threatening to shake up Toronto’s mayoral race

Why parents are ‘livid’ over this TDSB survey about how to spend money Chair of the TDSB’s Special Education Advisory Committee makes funding for specialized programs appear to be subject to a “popularity contest.”

Why parents are ‘livid’ over this TDSB survey about how to spend money

Just put Thursday's new episode of Deep Left Field to bed - you're gonna love this all-Canadian episode!

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. - in English! - looks back on #Bluejays magical run last year and forward to what he expects from his team this year!

Plus Team Canada's Michael Soroka & Russ Martin!

Mark Carney refuses to ‘categorically’ rule out military involvement in Middle East conflict Speaking in the Australian capital, Carney appeared to harden Canada’s stance on the war, saying it’s too soon to call for an immediate ceasefire.

#Breaking Prime Minister Carney refuses to 'categorically' rule out Canada’s military involvement in Middle East conflict www.thestar.com/politics/fed...

Michael Ford, premier’s nephew, considering run for Toronto mayor Michael Ford was a city councillor from 2016 to 2022 and was elected Ontario PC MPP in 2022.

Michael Ford, Doug Ford’s nephew, mulling run for Toronto mayor www.thestar.com/news/gta/mic...

Donald Trump returns to the White House Correspondents' Dinner in triumph. The media should have more guts The Mad King confirms he'll attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The media should have more guts.

Donald Trump is winning his war on the media. This latest move proves it #Opinion

Mark Carney backs U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran despite doubts over their legality Carney said his government is being “realist” and regretfully backs the initial attacks, seeing them as justified.

Mark Carney backs U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran despite doubts over their legality

Marilyn Denis has spent 40 years of her life on the CHUM FM airwaves. She shares how it feels to leave, and what's next The Toronto broadcaster told the Star how it feels to be leaving the radio station after 40 years, and what's next for her.

Marilyn Denis reflects on life after CHUM, and what’s next for her: ‘It’s been an emotional week’

War in the Middle East strands Queen’s University class in Qatar with ‘no fixed timeline’ to leave Stephen Lougheed’s class was on its way back from a field course in Sri Lanka when U.S. airstrikes erupted across Iran. Now, they’re stuck.

War in the Middle East strands Queen’s University class in Qatar with ‘no fixed timeline’ to leave

Ontario to keep seasonal time change as B.C. moves to permanent model Most provinces and territories observe daylight time. The Yukon abandoned it in 2020, and Saskatchewan made central standard time permanent in 1966.

Ontario to keep seasonal time change as B.C. moves to permanent model

Amid war in the Middle East, this Queen’s University class is stranded in Qatar with ‘no fixed timeline’ to leave Stephen Lougheed’s class was on its way back from a field course in Sri Lanka when U.S. airstrikes erupted across Iran. Now, they’re stuck.

Amid war in the Middle East, this Queen’s University class is stranded in Qatar with ‘no fixed timeline’ to leave

John Tory not seeking re-election as mayor of Toronto: Sources The former mayor of Toronto will not run in the fall’s municipal election.

#Breaking: John Tory will not seek re-election as mayor of Toronto: sources