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In 1994, a golfer paid $5 for a green jacket at a Toronto thrift store; it was later confirmed as an authentic 1950s Augusta National club jacket, and it sold at auction in 2017 for $139,349

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In 1994, a golfer paid $5 for a green jacket at a Toronto thrift store; it was later confirmed as an authentic 1950s Augusta National club jacket, and it sold at auction in 2017 for $139,349

A golfer was browsing through a Toronto thrift store when he came across a green jacket. The item looked interesting, and he knew this was an unusual find. It was priced at $5, so he bought it anyway.More than two decades later, the same jacket was sold for $139,349 at auction after Augusta National Golf … Read more

In 2024, Allen Treibitz paid $50 for a painting at a Hamptons barn sale; months later it was authenticated as Emily Carr’s 1912 Masset, Q.C.I. and sold at a Toronto auction for C$290,000

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In 2024, Allen Treibitz paid $50 for a painting at a Hamptons barn sale; months later it was authenticated as Emily Carr’s 1912 Masset, Q.C.I. and sold at a Toronto auction for C$290,000

According to the report, the painting’s provenance offered another intriguing chapter. It is believed to have been given by Carr to her friends Nell Cozier and her husband during the 1930s. A dusty barn sale in the Hamptons is not where most people expect to encounter a significant work of Canadian art. Yet that is … Read more

In 2004, Toronto began using cold water from 83 metres beneath Lake Ontario to cool downtown buildings; today the system serves 200 buildings across 40 million sq ft

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In 2004, Toronto began using cold water from 83 metres beneath Lake Ontario to cool downtown buildings; today the system serves 200 buildings across 40 million sq ft

Representative Image (AI-generated) Deep beneath the surface of Lake Ontario, a layer of naturally cold water has become an unlikely part of Toronto’s urban infrastructure. Instead of relying entirely on conventional air-conditioning systems to cool its downtown buildings, the Canadian city uses the lake’s cold temperature as a source of cooling energy. According to a … Read more

Toronto gets its own ‘Moo Deng’; pygmy hippo calf born to 20-year-old mother, took first steps within minutes of birth

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Toronto gets its own 'Moo Deng'; pygmy hippo calf born to 20-year-old mother, took first steps within minutes of birth

Toronto gets its pygmy hippo calf on Sunday, born to 20-year-old mother Kindia. Toronto got its own Moo Deng as the Toronto Zoo has announced the birth of a female pygmy hippo calf to 20-year-old Kindia. The birth took place on Sunday morning and the calf took her first steps within minutes of her birth. … Read more

The expatriate dilemma: When geopolitical conflict brings migrant workers into the office

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Hindustan Times News

In Toronto, Rothstein no longer has sleepless nights. When his phone rang at two in the morning, he woke up before the sound ended. It might have been his parents calling from Tehran, but phone contact was unreliable, sporadic and sometimes dropped. He has learned not to miss these calls because the next one may … Read more

What happened at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto? Authorities investigate ‘absolutely unacceptable’ shooting

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Canadian police investigating shooting near U.S. consulate toronto There were reports that shots were fired into the building early Tuesday. According to the Toronto Police Service, officers arrived at the scene just before 05:30 local time (09:30 GMT) and began checking the area for evidence. Shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, Ottawa calls the … Read more

Drake and Kai Senat feud: Streamer demands rapper ‘drop album’ after Vivett joke

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Drake and Kai Senat feud: Streamer demands rapper 'drop album' after Vivett joke

Kai Cenat set the internet abuzz after he joked that he was the “Vivet designer” for Cenat’s new fashion line, then told Drake to “drop the album.” The fun exchange quickly turned into new pressure for fans awaiting Drake’s rumored ICEMAN project. Meanwhile, Cenat continues to focus on self-growth and creativity, building his Vivet brand … Read more

Schools open, GTA buses canceled during Ontario winter storm: Weather forecast and other details families need to know

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Schools open, GTA buses canceled during Ontario winter storm: Weather forecast and other details families need to know

GTA school bus cancellations: Winter storm disrupts travel in Toronto, Hamilton areas a strong winter storm Freezing weather sweeping across southern Ontario on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 resulted in widespread school bus cancellations in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), disrupting the morning routine of thousands of families due to the freezing conditions. rainice … Read more