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‘The Social’ returns without Melissa Grelo or the hum of a studio audience — a loss you can feel

‘The Social’ returns without Melissa Grelo or the hum of a studio audience — a loss you can feel
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Leanne Delap

The Fraser Minten contract is likely to teach the Maple Leafs another tough lesson

The Fraser Minten contract is likely to teach the Maple Leafs another tough lesson
yesterday 20

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Dave Feschuk

Ten years after my father’s death, grief still catches me by surprise

yesterday 20

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Shellene Drakes-Tull

When it comes to this premier, Donald Trump’s enemy is still my enemy

When it comes to this premier, Donald Trump’s enemy is still my enemy
yesterday 10

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John Semley

Five Trump trade war myths debunked. What every Canadian needs to know to weather the storm

yesterday 9

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Daniel Tisch

Blue Jays vs. Athletics: The offence comes up empty against the AL’s worst pitching staff

Blue Jays vs. Athletics: The offence comes up empty against the AL’s worst pitching staff
previous day 2

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Gregor Chisholm

Donald Trump’s antics are no gift to Quebec separatists

Donald Trump’s antics are no gift to Quebec separatists
previous day 1

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Martin Regg Cohn

Trump can post all the hockey taunts he likes. Carney is still skating rings around him

Trump can post all the hockey taunts he likes. Carney is still skating rings around him
previous day 3

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Jim Coyle

Gloria Steinem transformed feminism — but died ‘mad as hell’ that women are still facing the same issues today

Gloria Steinem transformed feminism — but died ‘mad as hell’ that women are still facing the same issues today
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David Olive

Why would Danielle Smith vacation in the U.S., as we fight a trade war with the U.S.?

previous day 10

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Gillian Steward

Why the Raptors won’t renegotiate the Kawhi Leonard trade — even as the deal drags on

tuesday 1

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Doug Smith

Mayor Olivia Chow’s debate no-show speaks volumes

Mayor Olivia Chow’s debate no-show speaks volumes
tuesday 6

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Rosie Dimanno

Mark Carney is showing Donald Trump what serious looks like

Mark Carney is showing Donald Trump what serious looks like
tuesday 3

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Susan Delacourt

AL wild-card schedules and tiebreakers: Blue Jays blow chance to climb back in to playoff spot as race tightens

AL wild-card schedules and tiebreakers: Blue Jays blow chance to climb back in to playoff spot as race tightens
tuesday 20

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Mike Wilner

How do the Blue Jays solve a problem like Jesus Sanchez? They have options

tuesday 20

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Mike Wilner

To Howard Lutnick, everything looks like a bond trade

To Howard Lutnick, everything looks like a bond trade
tuesday 20

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Éric Blais

What can parents do if joint decision-making is creating conflict? Ask Gelman

What can parents do if joint decision-making is creating conflict? Ask Gelman
07.09.2026 20

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Lisa Gelman

A B.C. court just sent a loud message to anyone who’s ever eyeballed a neighbour’s tree

A B.C. court just sent a loud message to anyone who’s ever eyeballed a neighbour’s tree
07.09.2026 20

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Bob Aaron

Why Donald Trump’s trolling of Canada is the same old playbook of a businessman flop

Why Donald Trump’s trolling of Canada is the same old playbook of a businessman flop
07.09.2026 20

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Rosie Dimanno

AL wild-card schedules and tiebreakers: Blue Jays can’t overlook lowly A’s with 18 games left

AL wild-card schedules and tiebreakers: Blue Jays can’t overlook lowly A’s with 18 games left
06.09.2026 4

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Mike Wilner

The Blue Jays are playing with fire, and 1 loss closer to extinction

The Blue Jays are playing with fire, and 1 loss closer to extinction
06.09.2026 3

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Gregor Chisholm

Raptors mailbag: Is the Kawhi Leonard trade ethically wrong for Toronto?

Raptors mailbag: Is the Kawhi Leonard trade ethically wrong for Toronto?
06.09.2026 20

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Doug Smith

The Blue Jays showed faith in Alejandro Kirk when many Toronto fans didn’t. Now they’re reaping the rewards

The Blue Jays showed faith in Alejandro Kirk when many Toronto fans didn’t. Now they’re reaping the rewards
06.09.2026 20

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Gregor Chisholm

Love him or hate him, Blue Jays icon George Bell held nothing back

Love him or hate him, Blue Jays icon George Bell held nothing back
06.09.2026 20

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Rosie Dimanno

Loose paving stones at this busy Toronto intersection are a danger to pedestrians. Here’s what the city says it will do

Loose paving stones at this busy Toronto intersection are a danger to pedestrians. Here’s what the city says it will do
06.09.2026 20

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Jack Lakey

So you want to write a book? I’ve written 18 — here’s the only advice you’ll ever need

So you want to write a book? I’ve written 18 — here’s the only advice you’ll ever need
05.09.2026 2

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Rod McQueen

The Blue Jays have used 133 different batting orders this season. What’s John Schneider’s strategy?

The Blue Jays have used 133 different batting orders this season. What’s John Schneider’s strategy?
05.09.2026 3

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Gregor Chisholm

How Sportsnet’s $11-billion NHL deal is changing the game for on-air talent and fans

How Sportsnet’s $11-billion NHL deal is changing the game for on-air talent and fans
05.09.2026 3

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Jonah Sigel

The damage inflicted by Donald Trump won’t go away when he does

The damage inflicted by Donald Trump won’t go away when he does
05.09.2026 10

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Susan Delacourt

David Collenette was transport minister on September 11. ‘Canadians really know how to get things done and come together.’

David Collenette was transport minister on September 11. ‘Canadians really know how to get things done and come together.’
05.09.2026 20

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Steve Paikin

He cut a swastika into the lawn of a federal institution. Should he have been given full parole?

He cut a swastika into the lawn of a federal institution. Should he have been given full parole?
05.09.2026 10

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Elizabeth Renzetti

Doug Ford has waged a Trump-like war on bike lanes. Here’s how Toronto can fight back

Doug Ford has waged a Trump-like war on bike lanes. Here’s how Toronto can fight back
05.09.2026 20

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Shawn Micallef

The world is ready to invest in Canada. The question is whether Canada will get out of its own way

The world is ready to invest in Canada. The question is whether Canada will get out of its own way
05.09.2026 20

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David Olive

Jays fans defy Donald Trump’s trade war threats and renaming of Lake Ontario. Here’s why they went to Cleveland

04.09.2026 6

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Mike Wilner

At these Niagara wineries, world-class wines meet top-notch dining, panoramic views — and famous butter tarts

At these Niagara wineries, world-class wines meet top-notch dining, panoramic views — and famous butter tarts

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04.09.2026 5

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Carolyn Evans Hammond

Opposition that can’t get its act together leaves Doug Ford unruffled

Opposition that can’t get its act together leaves Doug Ford unruffled
04.09.2026 6

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Martin Regg Cohn

Canada’s conservatives have a problem with reality

Canada’s conservatives have a problem with reality
04.09.2026 20

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Richard Warnica

Canada is not weaker than the U.S., it’s the David in this economic landscape

Canada is not weaker than the U.S., it’s the David in this economic landscape
04.09.2026 20

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Armine Yalnizyan

Is the U.S. still a decent country?

Is the U.S. still a decent country?
04.09.2026 20

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Andrew Phillips

Mark Carney’s Via Rail announcement makes sense in a trade war. That doesn’t mean it’s a good idea

Mark Carney’s Via Rail announcement makes sense in a trade war. That doesn’t mean it’s a good idea
04.09.2026 20

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Matt Gurney

Blue Jays vs. Guardians: Toronto half a game out of a post-season spot after winning series in Cleveland

Blue Jays vs. Guardians: Toronto half a game out of a post-season spot after winning series in Cleveland
03.09.2026 7

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Mike Wilner

Donald Trump keeps pushing our buttons because we don’t push back hard enough

03.09.2026 10

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Martin Regg Cohn

Carney activated our hunger for independence and now we want our economy back

Carney activated our hunger for independence and now we want our economy back
03.09.2026 20

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Linda McQuaig

Clippers decision might not be justice but it’s as close as Adam Silver and the Raptors are going to get

Clippers decision might not be justice but it’s as close as Adam Silver and the Raptors are going to get

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03.09.2026 20

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Bruce Arthur

What happened when a dominatrix and a cyclist met up in court

What happened when a dominatrix and a cyclist met up in court
03.09.2026 20

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John Lorinc

Canada must not freeze out American artists as Donald Trump attacks cultural institutions

Canada must not freeze out American artists as Donald Trump attacks cultural institutions
03.09.2026 10

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Joshua Chong

The unbearable lightness of being Pierre Poilievre

The unbearable lightness of being Pierre Poilievre
03.09.2026 20

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Éric Blais

Canada’s economy is defying Donald Trump. The numbers prove it

Canada’s economy is defying Donald Trump. The numbers prove it
02.09.2026 20

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David Olive

Deanna Stellato-Dudek flips from Canada to the U.S. What makes figure skating such a hotbed for marriages of convenience?

02.09.2026 20

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Rosie Dimanno

Justin Trudeau’s influence still felt in justice system

Justin Trudeau’s influence still felt in justice system
02.09.2026 20

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Mark McQueen