Articles

Why do we even have daylight saving time?

Why do we even have daylight saving time?

Ever wonder why we still change our clocks twice a year? From an entomologist’s idea in the 1800s to wartime energy saving and political gridlock today — here’s how daylight saving time began, why it stuck and what’s keeping Canada from finally ending it.

Read More »
Can IV cocktails cure hangovers or boost immunity?

Can IV cocktails cure hangovers or boost immunity?

Intravenous drips are a booming business in wellness spas, where customers are told that pricey IV cocktails can boost their immunity or combat hangovers. But do they live up to the hype? Medical experts warn are patchwork regulations, a range of possible health risks, and little evidence to back up many clinics’ bold promises.

Read More »
Sports

April 17, 2026

Abdulhamid Ibrahim

WNBA’s Tempo to have practice facility built at Exhibition Place, set to open in 2028

TORONTO — The Toronto Tempo are fulfilling their players’ expectations…

Read More >

Calls grow for Starmer to resign, as the shadow of Epstein still looms large over 10 Downing St.
Star

April 17, 2026

Calls grow for Starmer to resign, as the shadow of Epstein still looms large over 10 Downing St.

Calls are growing for Keir Starmer to resign after it…

Read More >

Beverage, Business, Environment, Health, Lifestyle, National, Politics

April 17, 2026

Hannah Alberga

FOI documents suggest plant-based milk facility linked to deadly outbreak was ‘haven for listeria,’ experts say

TORONTO — Documents detailing an inspection of a beverage production…

Read More >

Atlantic, Business, Construction, Politics

April 17, 2026

New Brunswick premier meeting Mark Carney, federal ministers next week

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt will meet with…

Read More >

Scientists thrilled as an elusive Greenland shark washes up in Ireland
Star

April 17, 2026

Scientists thrilled as an elusive Greenland shark washes up in Ireland

When Dublin scientist Emma Murphy got word that a dead…

Read More >

Business, Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Retail

April 17, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Seven charged in scheme that used AI tools to defraud Toronto-area stores: police

TORONTO — Police say they have charged seven people in…

Read More >

Business, Economy, National, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 17, 2026

Kathryn Mannie

Carney announces new summit in Toronto aimed at driving $1 trillion in investment

TORONTO — Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new “Canada…

Read More >

Video of woman collapsing in ER waiting room played at Ontario inquest into her sepsis death
Star

April 17, 2026

Video of woman collapsing in ER waiting room played at Ontario inquest into her sepsis death

What to know about the inquest proceedings on FridayThe inquest…

Read More >

Sports

April 17, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Playoffs give Raptors all-stars Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes a chance to shine

TORONTO — It’s time for Toronto Raptors all-stars Brandon Ingram…

Read More >