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Raptors' Darko Rajakovic makes $70,000 donation to children's hospitals

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajaković believes in sharing the wealth, both on and off the court. The second-year bench boss will continue his tradition of donating to children's hospitals, this...

Ryan Reynolds calls for local Ontario arena to be renamed after girl, 9, who died of cancer

Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds made a virtual appearance at a Cobourg, Ont. committee meeting to push for a local arena to be renamed after a young girl who died of cancer. Reynolds says Grace Bowen,...
Weekend need-to-know: All you can eat and drink at TO's Food and Drink Fest

Food and drink lovers will be heading downtown for the annual Food and Drink Fest this weekend and it's the last chance to catch the Maple Leafs in regular season action. Keep in mind, there is a subway...
'Give consumers a choice': Why some websites don’t allow you to say no to cookies

Internet cookies store what you search on websites. It’s not uncommon to pull up a website and be greeted with a pop-up explaining that information will or may be collected. “Most websites I go...
'Dad, I think you won $40 million': Retired Oshawa man details cheeky OLG Lotto Max win

A 79-year-old man from Oshawa, Ont. who won $40 million through the OLG Lotto Max draw, says he initially thought he had secured a $40,000 prize before falling back asleep in the nude. Bernard White,...
Weekend need-to-know: Blue Jays open their season at the Rogers Centre

It's back to the ballpark this weekend as the Toronto Blue Jays open their season with a four-game home series against the Baltimore Orioles. There is a subway closure on Line 2 to keep in mind for...
GTA co-workers strike it rich: Lunar New Year OLG Lotto Max ticket wins them $60M

Five co-workers from the GTA have Lunar New Year traditions to thank for their $60 million Lotto Max jackpot win. Trang Pham of Mississauga, Suong Tran of Mississauga, Phong Phan of Brampton, Thuc Le...
Patients of veterinary hospital upset after oncology services end

Some pet owners are demanding answers after what they say was an abrupt end to life saving treatments for their pets at a Mississauga veterinary hospital. “We had no warning and no communication,”...
'Didn't have my glasses on': 81-year-old Order of Canada officer wins $25M Lotto Max jackpot

An 81-year-old officer of the Order of Canada, who advocated several notable causes, is celebrating his $25 million Lotto Max win with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). The OLG said...
Weekend need-to-know: St. Patrick's Day parade to paint Toronto green

Toronto's Irish population will be celebrating this weekend with lots of St. Patrick's Day events to attend. There are no TTC or GO closures to keep in mind. Toronto St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations The...