Toronto Star
Is the plaque for Conrad the raccoon an ode to a Toronto legend or a waste of public money?
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- Is the plaque for Conrad the raccoon an ode to a Toronto legend or a waste of public money?
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The plaque has been singled out as an example of government waste by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. But Heritage Canada says the plaque about a critter virtually synonymous with the city celebrates one of its sillier moments — and didn’t even use public funding, outside of staffing costs.
Read more: https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/the-city-thought-conrad-the-raccoon-deserved-a-memorial-plaque-now-toronto-s-best-known/article_a7c5087c-e295-4fb9-bbc5-de7045b48bed.html
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- Money Coach: Do you need life insurance?
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Personal Finance reporter Lora Grady explains the different types of life insurances and which one might be right for you.
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- Is Yonge and College Toronto's unofficial 'Thai Town'?
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Thai Mart at 496 Yonge St. is the latest hub for Thai snacks, boat noodles and street food. Read more: https://www.thestar.com/life/food-and-drink/in-this-emerging-toronto-thai-food-destination-a-new-spot-is-a-hub-for-authentic/article_75a0dd2b-c297-4404-ab1d-397ac09c9566.html
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- 7 takeaways from the 2026 Toronto budget
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Here are seven things to know about Mayor Olivia Chow's proposed city of Toronto budget for 2026. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/who-are-the-winners-and-losers-in-torontos-2026-budget/article_e24ea7bc-50f4-4ff7-98f0-76329ab58832.html
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- Money Coach: How to improve your credit score
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Read more: https://www.thestar.com/business/money-coach/my-credit-score-is-really-bad-and-i-worry-about-being-able-to-rent-an/article_7d59a178-d48a-408e-b114-e89ba3371278.html
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- WestJet's seat redesign went viral for the lack of legroom. One expert sees a safety issue
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- WestJet's seat redesign went viral after a video showed the lack of legroom. Here's how the family managed, what the redesign looks like and why one expert sees too little legroom as a safety issue.
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- These teen girls coach under-seven girls hockey, so kids can see more women leading the sport
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Doug Ford's full time return to office mandate for Ontario Public Service workers starts this week
- Runtime
- 1:40
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Ontario Premier Doug Ford addresses media as Ontario Public Service (OPS) workers return to the office full time this week over the objections of public sector unions. Read more: https://www.thestar.com/a-solution-looking-for-a-problem-doug-fords-full-time-return-to-office-mandate-starts/article_d8ac1425-bd50-4f68-a1b1-d4379476d156.html
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- This Shopify merchant received over 50 orders from ChatGPT. Is AI the future of retail?
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- https://www.thestar.com/business/this-shopify-merchant-received-over-50-orders-from-chatgpt-is-ai-the-future-of-retail/article_d30e60dd-b62b-4463-b3fb-cd819ec2f3d1.html
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- These teenaged hockey players rarely had women coaches. So they're coaching the U7 girls themselves
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Mila Ramdas has created a pilot project in Mississauga where high school girls will serve as coaches for players under the age of seven.
Read more: https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/a-teenager-saw-a-need-for-more-female-coaches-in-ontario-girls-hockey-heres-how/article_fc956ab4-d07b-4fcf-a19e-92352957c0c7.html
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- Self-taught restorer is revive Toronto’s century-old stained glass windows
- Runtime
- 1:27
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Read more: https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/this-newly-minted-toronto-craftsman-traded-powerpoints-for-stained-glass-his-teacher-youtube/article_05c6b0e7-c5ba-4b3a-93f9-32a0610a1f1b.html
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- 5 restaurants to try along the new Finch West LRT
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- This Toronto couple did $225K renovations on a heritage property, only to be evicted by the city
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Read the full story: https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/toronto-couples-225-000-renovation-ends-in-eviction-a-tale-of-squatter-versus-city/article_022eb80b-bffe-43ec-b85a-48c7c0774328.html
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- Toronto's unicycle hockey club has been playing since 1987
- Runtime
- 2:12
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Read more: https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/the-best-part-of-toronto-inside-the-weird-world-of-unicycle-hockey-and-the-fight/article_8f2d40e3-9949-429c-b5ee-0b7f5e3e15b4.html
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- Money Coach: Should you pay off debt or invest an unexpected inheritance?
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Read more: https://www.thestar.com/business/money-coach/i-recently-got-10-000-in-cash-from-a-family-member-should-i-use-it/article_64059b91-a70e-4bcb-8096-619f042d526d.html
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- AGO 125th anniversary: A look at Christi Belcourt's The Wisdom of the Universe
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Condos are up for 'assignment sale' at huge losses. Here's how it works
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
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- Social media listings for Toronto or GTA condo assignment sales are growing and often being posted at losses. Here's why pre-construction buyers are looking to cut their losses. Read more: https://www.thestar.com/real-estate/this-three-bedroom-toronto-condo-is-for-sale-at-a-300-000-loss-the-listing/article_96ba68f3-7a38-4c1f-a827-bd286b37a6b6.html
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- AGO 125 | A look at notable work on display at the Art Gallery of Ontario
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- The West Wind is believed to be one of the last works of Canadian artist Tom Thomson, who died the same year this work was painted in 1917.
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- What made Toronto better this year?
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 6 months ago
- Description
- Toronto the Better is exploring how we can improve the quality of life in this city, both collectively and individually for 2025.
As the year comes to a close, Star reporters asked Torontonians on the street what made Toronto better for them this year?
Read more: https://www.thestar.com/toronto-the-better/
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- The worst commutes in Toronto bonus edition: The Finch West LRT v. the 36 Finch West bus
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- This Mississauga man created a system to help himself and others in the GTA find a family doctor
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A legendary Toronto prop man is retiring after 44 years. His eclectic collection is up for grabs
- Runtime
- 3:18
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- Every item in Fritz Lev’s collection of nearly 30,000 props has a story. Now, part of his is ending. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/a-legendary-toronto-prop-man-is-retiring-after-44-years-his-eclectic-collection-is-up/article_364e8911-3689-4065-9613-76f657fda32a.html
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- Toronto bakers answer your cookie questions
- Runtime
- 5:15
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- How do I keep cookies from drying out? What should I do if the batch doesn't come out right. The owners and cookie experts of three Toronto cookie shops answer Star readers' baking questions.
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- This graphic artist is sketching every Raptors game this season, win or lose
- Runtime
- 1:06
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Read the full story here: https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/this-toronto-artist-is-drawing-a-moment-from-every-raptors-game-this-season-theres-been/article_42742809-7d31-47cc-9307-4c98c08be874.html
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- Should it be illegal for politicians to lie? Wales is trying to make it so and some say so should we
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Imagine if Donald Trump’s lies cost him his job. Wales is working on that law — and a Toronto doctor wants Canada to next
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- The 1490 book that survived a fire at Ontario's Legislative Library
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- The Legislative Library in Queen's Park has been around since 1792, pre-Confederation. In 1909, a devastating fire threatened the collection and librarians tossed books out the window to try to save them.
Here is one of the books that survived, the 1490 "Gramática Latina."
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- This book from 1490 survived a major fire | Inside Ontario's Legislative Library
- Runtime
- 1:35
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- The Legislative Library in Queen's Park has been around since 1792, pre-Confederation. In 1909, a devastating fire threatened the collection and librarians tossed books out the window to try to save them.
Here is a look inside with director Eileen Lewis.
Read more:
https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/we-collect-the-record-of-government-how-the-legislative-library-serves-queens-park/article_937b41b1-64f2-4b59-a001-869f5f5cee50.html
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- Bill 60 passes as protesters chant 'people over profit'
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Protesters chanted “people over profits” in the Ontario legislature’s public galleries after Premier Doug Ford’s government passed Bill 60 which critics say will favour landlords over tenants.
The vote on Bill 60 — the “Fighting Delays and Building Faster Act” introduced a month ago — followed controversial moves by the Progressive Conservatives to fast-track it by limiting debate and skipping public hearings.
Housing Minister Rob Flack defended the bill, saying it streamlines housing and road construction and limits “bad actors” from abusing the Landlord and Tenant Board, among other measures.
The bill includes increased restrictions on the ability of tenants to raise new issues at eviction hearings, halving to 15 days the time allowed to seek a review of Landlord and Tenant Board decisions, and scraps compensation for tenants evicted because their landlord wants to move into their unit, providing there is at least 120 days’...
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- Is Parkdale to Scarborough the worst commute in Toronto — with an entire intersection shut down?
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- Long commutes can already be tough, but try adding street closures and TTC reroutes.
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- A look inside the Gardiner Museum's $15-million renovation
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
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- A glimpse inside the newly renovated Gardiner Museum.
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- Inside a woodwind repair workshop
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 7 months ago
- Description
- For more than 50 years, Toronto’s John Weir has repaired clarinets for some of the world’s best players. From his backyard shop off the Danforth, Weir has worked on clarinets and saxophones for professionals from top orchestras, jazz outfits and military bands across North America.
Read the story:
https://www.thestar.com/business/woodwind-wizard-for-more-than-50-years-torontos-john-weir-has-repaired-clarinets-for-some/article_4b830e96-6fc8-4a23-b5af-d5bc7295f8c1.html
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- Should Toronto allow more stores in neighbourhoods?
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Steve Polak grew up on and around Sorauren Avenue and he has fond memories of how the retail shops added to the community in the past and today.
City planners have twice proposed plans to re-legalize small retail and service operations in inner neighbourhoods — but, in the face of heated opposition from residents’ groups, officials have put their pitches on ice.
Read more: https://www.thestar.com/real-estate/he-grew-up-in-a-time-before-toronto-banned-neighbourhood-stores-heres-what-he-says/article_d96d190a-b9de-41f5-88d2-e2cd36f0bd70.html
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- We want to hear your One Great Idea to fix the city of Toronto
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Send your 200-word-or-less pitch to onegreatidea[at]thestar[dot]ca
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- Is taking the night bus at 3 a.m. the worst commute in Toronto?
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Kirsten Fox on her uncle Terry Fox's legacy
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Kirsten Fox, Terry Fox's niece, and Sean Menard, director of the documentary "Run Terry Run," discuss the late role model's legacy.
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- Rooftop farms aren’t just for food
- Runtime
- 2:28
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Urban Farm on the roof of the George Vari Engineering and Computing Building on Church St. has now expanded its offerings to include plants cultivated not for nutrition but for fashion.
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- Toronto Star columnists discuss Shapiro and Atkins end-of-year wrap
- Runtime
- 15:02
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Toronto Star columnists discuss Shapiro and Atkins end-of-year wrap.
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- Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro holds end-of-season media availability
- Runtime
- 39:14
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- After their team’s incredible run to Game 7 of the World Series, Toronto Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro holds end-of-season media availabilities.
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- Is Flemingdon Park to Dufferin and Steeles the worst commute in Toronto?
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- What about when you have to pee?
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- Did you know Santa Claus is a Blue Jays fan?
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Kris Kringle was spotted at the Rogers Centre watching Game 7 of the World Series and sporting a red and white Jays jersey.
Read the Star's Game 7 coverage live: https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/bluejays-live-coverage-nov1/article_53efb8ab-1ec4-4910-863b-106b53f86f93.html
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- Fans at Game 7 talk World Series memories and superstitions
- Runtime
- 3:31
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Fans at Game 7 share their World Series memories and superstitions as the Blue Jays face the Dodgers for the winner take all game.
Read the Star's Game 7 coverage live: https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/bluejays-live-coverage-nov1/article_53efb8ab-1ec4-4910-863b-106b53f86f93.html
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- Trey Yesavage's World Series Game 5 night by the numbers
- Runtime
- 2:37
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Editor's note: Reuploaded to correct a typo
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- The murdered lighthouse keeper who haunts the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse on Toronto Island
- Runtime
- 2:30
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The Gibraltar Point Lighthouse on Toronto Island is said to be haunted by its murdered keeper John Paul Radelmuller. In this Halloween special, we paid a visit to the lighthouse ... and Radelmuller.
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- Is there a ghost haunting High Park?
- Runtime
- 2:40
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Take a tour of Colborne Lodge to find out the chilling backstory of its original owners, one of whom is said to haunt the museum.
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- Fans outside the Rogers Centre try to score last minute tickets as Game 1 of the World Series begins
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- Fans outside the Rogers Centre try to score last minute tickets as Game 1 of the 2025 World Series begins.
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- How Blue Jays fans got their tickets for Game 1 of the 2025 World Series and how much they paid
- Runtime
- 4:20
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- The lucky fans who made it into the Rogers Centre for Game 1 of the 2025 World Series got to see the Blue Jays win 11-4 behind Addison Barger's grand slam.
Here's how some of them secured their tickets.
(Clarification: The final fan's amount spent was in total for two tickets https://youtu.be/qSx_cPdTEPY?t=244)
Recap the Star's live coverage of Game 1: https://www.thestar.com/sports/blue-jays/blue-jays-game1-worldseries-live/article_b62f00be-3d29-4233-8e71-e71a3245df2d.html
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- ‘Now I know how all the fans felt’: Jose Bautista on seeing George Springer’s home run
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Jose Bautista got to be on of us at the Rogers Centre for Game 7 of the ALCS, seeing the Blue Jays come back to beat the Seattle Mariners 4-3.
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- How gardening and a supportive housing project gave this Toronto resident a second chance
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Dunn House offers housing and medical care to formerly homeless Torontonians who were frequent flyers in city hospitals. For resident Jason Miles, it has been integral to staying sober and changing his life. A community garden plot behind the building has been an unexpected bonus. Read More: http://thestar.com/news/gta/jason-miles-addiction-cost-260-000-in-emergency-room-shelter-and-jail-stays-a-toronto/article_3bbdf3a9-9061-4cd5-bf11-27e195629b6b.html
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- Money Coach: What’s a tax write off?
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Ever heard someone say, “Don’t worry, I’ll just write it off” — like it’s free money? Well, that’s not exactly how it works.
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- Blue Jays vs Dodgers World Series | Here's how much Game 1 tickets are going for
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- We joined the online queue for World Series Game 1 tickets. Here's what the prices are like.
