Monday, June 23, 2025
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How Canadian celebrities help with brand loyalty and sales at home

For Canadian consumers, it’s not just any famous face that holds power—it’s the ones that feel like home.

This young Toronto woman is turning fashion into freedom

Through her Caribbean-inspired outfits and Toronto thrift finds, this student shows how self-expression can be a powerful reflection of culture. 

The roots of cultural heritage live within us

Ganss didn’t connect with her heritage until she discovered it herself through the world of dance.

Toronto’s indie theatre keeps it Canadian by investing in community

Local theatre's close-knit community and progressive values are big draws, members say.

From Pakistan and the U.S. to the 6ix – how immigrants have made Toronto home

Two immigrants share why they came to Canada, and how they adjusted to life in the city

Beyond the scoreboard: how sports are helping young Canadians navigate mental health

Sports expose individuals to stress in a safe, structured way that can help build resilience for Canadian youth.

Shifting gears: Embracing Canada through cycling and community

Once just a way to commute, bicycling in Toronto now reflects something deeper.

York United and Atlético Ottawa share spoils in Sunday scorcher

The third meeting of the year between CPL rivals York United and Atlético Ottawa ended in a 0-0 draw on a hot Sunday afternoon...

Roughriders outlast Argos in sloppy, high-scoring CFL duel

Trevor Harris, Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback

‘It’s in our blood’: Toronto Maple Leafs fans see hockey as core to being Canadian

“Hockey is part of being Canadian, and this is the biggest hockey team in the NHL — some would say, the world.”

Soccer is a sanctuary in some Canadian communities

Soccer is more than just a sport — it fosters lasting connections.

Hockey is Canada’s game, and it’s here to stay

Born and raised in Toronto, Ryan Parr sees the sport as more than just a game, it’s a defining part of Canadian identity.
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Sports

Our Canada on ice: The unsung heroes behind the nation’s game

Behind every slapshot and goal celebration lies a quieter, equally powerful story.

Stampeders crash Argos’ party, hand Toronto 2nd-straight loss

Strong defence and an attack that came alive in the final quarter led the...

RBC Canadian Open fans an advantage to country’s golfers

CALEDON, Ont - Waves upon waves of Canadian fans have come through the gates...

Hughes surges to contention as RBC Open heads to final round

CALEDON, Ont. – Mackenzie Hughes wrapped up Saturday’s third round of the RBC Canadian...

Matthew Anderson soars to new heights on home soil

CALEDON, Ont. - After only his third event, Mississauga native Matthew Anderson made his...

Golf thrives as storm passes at 2025 Canadian Open

CALEDON, ONT. - Following a challenging opening round, the second day of the 2025...

Free feeling has Cameron Champ in driver’s seat at RBC Open

CALEDON, Ont.- It hasn't always been easy but after two days at the RBC...

With family behind him, Lee shines at RBC Canadian Open

CALEDON, Ont. -- Richard T. Lee had the day of his life on Friday...

Champ, Putman lead field into weekend at RBC Open

CALEDON, Ont - After two rounds of the RBC Canadian Open at TPC Toronto,...

All Canadian group: Taylor, Pendrith, and Hughes start strong

CALEDON, Ont - Day one of the RBC Canadian Open saw the field dominate...

TPC Toronto provides new test at 2025 RBC Canadian Open

CALEDON, Ont. — The 114th RBC Canadian Open makes its debut on the TPC...

Rory McIlroy headlines powerhouse field at RBC Canadian Open

CALEDON, Ont. – The RBC Canadian Open wrapped up practice rounds at TPC Toronto...

Rory McIlroy has an eye on a third Canadian Open win

CALENDON, Ont. -- Off the back of his monumental win at the Masters in...

‘Canada’s tournament’ a special place for players and fans

CALEDON, Ont. - The 114th Canadian Open returns this weekend, to TPC Toronto at...

Arts & Life

What makes Canada home? New immigrants find belonging in the GTA’s diversity       

Each year, Canada welcomes hundreds of thousands of newcomers as permanent residents/immigrants.

‘Proud’ to be Canadian

For many of the country’s queer immigrants, Canada has become a place of refuge, opportunity and expression.

Keeping family and friends at the core of Canadian cottage culture

When a Canadian first says they have a cottage, that statement is usually followed by a “Where about?”

Between maple leaves and chopsticks: how do Canadian-born Chinese youth navigate two cultures?

Canadian-born Chinese youth can feel caught between the expectations of Chinese tradition and the idea of Western freedom.

Canadian stories need to take the stage, says ‘Come From Away’ actor

"We have to tell our stories and take pride in what we do."

Features

Golden Mile and Weston-Mount Dennis: How ILEO supports community-led change

Two neighbourhoods — Golden Mile in Scarborough and Weston-Mount Dennis in the city’s west end — are quietly reshaping what inclusive redevelopment could mean for Toronto’s future. 

United Way supports women by changing the narrative 

Annually, United Way grants $10 million to a diverse network of about 90 programs dedicated to serving women.

The how, where and why of volunteering at United Way

If you’ve ever considered volunteering, the process may seem difficult to navigate, or even overwhelming. United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT) offers a variety of engagement opportunities that make your commitment worth it.

When grief feels overwhelming, music can be the first language of healing

When grief feels too heavy for words, young adults turn to music to express their emotions, find comfort and stay connected to what they have lost. For many, music becomes not just a coping tool, but a bridge to healing and self-understanding.

‘It will go from very cold to very warm’: Urban growers grapple with shifting seasons

While climate change has far-reaching consequences on everything, it has a more direct impact on industries such as farming and livestock.

Special Reports

Brampton Steelheads ignite community spirit in new home at CAA Centre

Fans at the CAA Center on "Country Night." watching the Brampton Steelheads face the Peterborough Petes - Fri, Mar 21

Breaking Barriers: How women’s hockey is shaping a strong, inclusive community

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) has cultivated a vast diversity of fans since...

Baseball storms back to Florida’s Port Charlotte

Baseball is back in Port Charlotte. Tampa Bay Rays have returned to the community after playing last year’s spring training in Orlando due to Hurricane Ian. The category 5 Atlantic hurricane killed 161 people and caused $113 billion in damages. Its winds peaked at 160mph/260kmh and was recorded as the third costliest storm recorded.

Finding joy in dismal Raptors season all a matter of perspective

TORONTO – Loyalty, patience and hope were the sentiments being expressed Tuesday night ahead...

Pirates fans sail south to reach spring training dreams

Two fans sporting bright yellow Hawaiian shirts stood out under the blazing sun on the centre field concourse at LECOM Park.
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Newcomers and their supporters share what it means to be Canadian

Newcomers' stories reflect the evolving meaning of what being Canadian means.

Meet the faces behind ‘Our Canada’

Over the past seven weeks, we have worked together to either write or film uniquely Canadian stories.

Canada through the power of art — exploring identity with a creative touch

Young Canadian artists are expressing their layered identities through the power of art.  

Italian roots, Canadian branches

Loredana Polidoro grew up between two worlds: One built by her parents and the other unfolding around her in Toronto.

Rooted in stories: The power of local bookstores and Canadian authors

Independent bookstores like McNally Books are playing a key role in preserving Canadian literature and uplifting homegrown voices.

Bridging generations through sound, The Tragically Hip remains the heartbeat of Canada

Gord Downie's brother shares what being Canadian meant to the late lead singer of The Tragically Hip. 

A shifting political climate led this Toronto traveller to rediscover Ontario

Rising political tensions and economic uncertainty have led many Canadians, especially younger travellers, to choose domestic travel over trips to the U.S.

The third place: how cultural cuisine helps strengthen Canadian identity for immigrants

In a city shaped by global migration, food is more than sustenance.

An immigrant father and son reflect: Our Canada is about choice, roots and freedom

"What I expect for my children is that they can grow up happily here, live like real people.

‘Like Americanos, but without the malarkey’

Toronto café has renamed a classic coffee order amid political tensions

Born here, but not quite Canadian enough 

For these daughters of immigrants, being Canadian is a blend of heritage and hope. But the journey to full inclusion isn’t over.

New theatre project shares real-life stories of former youth from care

A script reading held May 8 at the Young People's Theatre in Toronto was part of an event for the project that celebrated the "little wins" in the lives of young people in and from care, ahead of Children and Youth in Care Day on May 14.