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Blue Jays legend Joe Carter on his World Series-winning home run and more
The Toronto Blue Jays are heading back to the World Series for the first time in over three decades. And, the team’s success upon reaching the October Classic is pretty darn good. They are one of the only teams to have an unblemished record in World Series championship series, including their last win in 1993 punctured by the Joltin’ Joe Carter home run that won the Blue Jays the World Series. How did it feel to win a World Series with a swing of the bat?
Blue Jays legend Joe Carter on his World Series-winning home run and more
This baseball season will mark the 32nd anniversary of Joltin’ Joe Carter’s home run that won the Toronto Blue Jays the World Series in 1993. Although he no longer lives in Toronto, Carter makes a point of trekking north often, especially around June, when he hosts the annual Joe Carter Classic golf tourney, which is happening this year on June 21. Here is an interview with Carter from a number of years back ahead of one of his charity tournaments. The Blue Jays kick off their season on March 26.
How Toronto's Lorne Michaels got his start at the CBC long before Saturday Night
The CBC has been responsible for some obscure, under-the-radar comedies that aren’t mentioned in the official Canadian comedy canon. I’m thinking first of Nightcap — arguably the first Canadian topical sketch comedy series, running from 1963 to 1967. Hosted by a very young Al Hamel, on a very limited budget, the show legendarily offended everybody. Although the topics, including Bobby Kennedy, miniskirts and hippies, are dated, the general tone of insolence is not.
Summerlicious 2024 restaurants and menus announced
Get ready for Summerlicious 2024, where more than 200 restaurants are set to serve up fancy prix-fixe meals at discounted prices. Participating restaurants offer prix-fixe menus at six different price points, from $20 lunches to $75 dinners. These affordable luxury experiences are categorized by unique features: some boast entirely vegan or vegetarian menus, while others highlight locally sourced ingredients or enhanced accessibility.
Toronto music icon Robbie Robertson passes away at age 80
Robbie Robertson, the acclaimed guitarist, songwriter, and singer who led the Band to rock prominence in the 1970s and collaborated extensively with Bob Dylan and Martin Scorsese, has passed away at the age of 80, according to numerous media reports. He died in Los Angeles on Wednesday following an extended illness, surrounded by his family including his wife Janet, ex-wife Dominique, and their children Alexandra, Sebastian, Delphine, and Delphine’s partner Kenny.
Our 31 favourite bars in time for St. Paddy's Day
An insider’s guide to going out for drinks with friends in Toronto featuring the coolest cocktail, honky-tonks and wine bars. Best new sips Bar Banane Situated in a prime location on the Ossington strip, you’ll find Bar Banane serving up expertly crafted cocktails and sophisticated small plates in an intimate low-key setting.The bar which is tended by Sasha Siegel and J.W. Martin features a unique array of artful drinks and a wide selection of wine and beer. 227 Ossignton Ave.
Denver's Safe Outdoor Space camping proposal draws backlash
Part of the parking lot at the Denver Coliseum may be “under serious consideration” as the city’s first temporary Safe Outdoor Space — a sanctioned and managed camping space for people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic — but if it’s up to nearby residents and two councilwomen representing them, it won’t be for long.
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