# blue jay (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover blue jay. Page: Feed: --- ## [4 important bench players for the Toronto Raptors' upcoming season](https://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2026/08/important-bench-players-toronto-raptors/) _2026-08-22 · Marley Dickinson, Offside · blogTO_ We're less than two months out from tipoff of the Toronto Raptors' 2026-27 season, when they host the Chicago Bulls at Scotiabank Arena on Oct. 21. There are high expectations for the upcoming season after the Raptors posted their best record in four years (46-36), plus the pending trade acquisition of Kawhi Leonard . Quite frankly, the Kawhi trade turns this young Raptors team from pretenders to… ## [Invasive moth didn't exist in Ontario until 2018 and now it's everywhere](https://www.blogto.com/city/2026/08/invasive-moth-ontario/) _2026-08-22 · Kimia Afshar Mehrabi · blogTO_ An invasive moth species that first appeared in Toronto eight years ago has since taken over much of Ontario, and its favourite food might be growing right in your backyard. As its name suggests, the box tree moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ) is an invasive pest native to Asia that feeds on boxwood plants. Although it wasn't documented in Ontario until 2018 , the species has since rapidly spread… ## [Toronto's wildest landlord stories include a panty-sniffing break-in](https://www.blogto.com/real-estate-toronto/2026/08/torontos-wildest-landlord-stories/) _2026-08-22 · Jack Landau · blogTO_ Toronto landlords can be a total nightmare, and you never really know what kinds of property management woes you might face until after the lease is signed. Landlords have been a hot topic in Toronto this year, with a notorious slumlord even receiving a jail sentence earlier this year after years of tenant complaints about nightmarish property conditions. blogTO recently hit the streets to ask… ## [This Toronto house is somehow listed for under $700,000](https://www.blogto.com/real-estate-toronto/2026/08/54-westbourne-avenue-toronto/) _2026-08-22 · Misha Gajewski · blogTO_ Toronto's real estate market has cooled considerably from its pandemic-era insanity, but finding a detached house for under $700,000 still feels like spotting some sort of mythical creature. And yet, 54 Westbourne Ave. has just hit the market for $688,800 . Of course, the Scarborough home is relatively cheap for a reason. The front entrance. This isn't a meticulously renovated, move-in-ready dream… ## [Top Ontario chefs share their picks for the 2026 Toronto Michelin Guide](https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2026/08/ontario-2026-toronto-michelin-guide/) _2026-08-22 · Phoebe Knight, Dished · blogTO_ The 2026 Michelin Guide for Toronto and the surrounding area is slated to be revealed next month, so I decided to ask some of the top chefs in southern Ontario - many of whom boast mentions on the list themselves - which restaurants they think deserve to be included. Getting a nod from Michelin isn't everything: in fact, earning a star doesn't always even translate to more business , but for the… ## [Popular Toronto Vietnamese restaurant just opened a spot that's all about street food](https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2026/08/vietnamese-street-food-restaurant-toronto/) _2026-08-22 · Phoebe Knight, Dished · blogTO_ There's a major Vietnamese food boom in Toronto right now, and it's not slowing down anytime soon. From fine-dining establishments like Petite Lune to cutesy coffee shops like Ca Phe and banh mi shops galore , Vietnamese eats are taking over the Toronto restaurant scene. And I, for one, could not be happier. CMT8 , one of the latest challengers to enter the ring, is all about honouring Vietnamese… ## [Only two games left: Rays 3, O’s 5](https://www.draysbay.com/tampa-bay-rays-scores/90773/only-two-games-left-rays-3-os-5) _2026-08-22 · Austin Reimann · DRaysBay_ The bad news is that the Rays lost to the O’s… again. The good news is that the Rays only have to play the last place O’s two more times this season. Playing for the fifth time in eight days, the Rays and O’s faced off in Baltimore opening a three-game set. After dropping three \[…\] ## [Game Thread: Rays are getting picked apart by birds](https://www.draysbay.com/tampa-bay-rays-discussion/90748/game-thread-rays-are-getting-picked-apart-by-birds) _2026-08-21 · Brett Phillips · DRaysBay_ Go Rays! ## [Toronto Raptors legend DeMar DeRozan has found a new team to play for](https://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2026/08/toronto-raptors-derozan-found-new-team/) _2026-08-21 · Colton Pankiw, Offside · blogTO_ It took some time, but DeMar DeRozan has found a new home for the 2026-27 season. The former Toronto Raptors star has reportedly signed a one-year, $3.9 million deal with the Denver Nuggets. BREAKING: Six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan has agreed to sign with the Denver Nuggets on a one-year, $3.9 million deal, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/mGiCIcKtq1 - Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August… ## [These familiar Toronto spots are getting a secret Tokyo-inspired makeover](https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2026/08/asahi-tokyo-nights-toronto/) _2026-08-21 · Katy Brennan · blogTO_ It's always fun to discover a side of Toronto you didn't know existed. And this summer, Asahi Super Dry is inviting you to do just that. Get ready for Tokyo Nights, a series of experiences at some of Canada's top bars and restaurants, inspired by the hidden listening bars and underground nightlife culture of Tokyo. It's all part of Asahi Super Dry's "Seeking The Unique" campaign, which invites… ## [Pirate.io on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jeflwrZZ3nqo) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Pirate.io listing on Google Play to view the app’s details. ## [Drake reportedly rented out Toronto's Casa Loma for date with a 'goth baddie'](https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2026/08/drake-casa-loma-date/) _2026-08-21 · Phoebe Knight, Dished · blogTO_ Drake is making good on his self-declared "Certified Lover Boy" status, as the Toronto rapper reportedly rented out Casa Loma for an entire night with the "goth baddie" of his dreams. After 20 hopeful ladies tried their luck with the '6ix God for a " 20-v-1 " video on the Nelk Boys YouTube channel - which has earned a staggering 8.4 million views in under 2 weeks - earlier this month, one… ## [Burned-down Toronto church will soon be home to a free festival](https://www.blogto.com/radar/2026/08/where-walls-meet-sky-toronto/) _2026-08-21 · Sandeep Panesar · blogTO_ Toronto's grief-stricken St. Anne's Anglican Church is opening its fire-damaged interior to the public this summer for a new contemporary art exhibition fittingly centred on resurrection after destruction. St. Anne's Anglican Church is presenting the show, called Where Walls Meet Sky , in collaboration with Toronto artist Rui Pimenta, whose work with Art Spin has often featured contemporary art in… ## [5 reasons why collectors won't want to miss eBay Live at Fan Expo in Toronto](https://www.blogto.com/radar/2026/08/fan-expo-ebay-toronto/) _2026-08-21 · Katy Brennan · blogTO_ Fan Expo Canada is always a collector's paradise, but there's one booth you'll want to have on your radar this year. From Aug. 27 to 30, eBay Live is taking over Booth 1245, located on the 800 Level of the South Building at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre . Expect exciting live shows, giveaways, special guests, and plenty of opportunities to get your hands on one-of-a-kind collectibles. If… ## [Opulent Toronto towers clad in actual gold to get slapped with giant corporate logos](https://www.blogto.com/real-estate-toronto/2026/08/toronto-towers-clad-gold-giant-corporate-logos/) _2026-08-21 · Jack Landau · blogTO_ A pair of Toronto's most iconic office towers, known for their shimmering gold exteriors, could soon have big corporate logos slapped onto their rooflines. Royal Bank Plaza is far from the tallest of the pack in Toronto's Financial District, but the complex's 1976-built north tower and 1979-built south tower have become iconic landmarks at the northwest corner of Bay and Front streets, across from… ## [Toronto Blue Jays legend Buck Martinez shares news that he's cancer-free](https://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2026/08/toronto-blue-jays-buck-martinez-cancer-free/) _2026-08-21 · Marley Dickinson, Offside · blogTO_ The Toronto Blue Jays saw a familiar face down in Tampa this week, and he brought some fantastic news with him. Former Blue Jays player, manager, and beloved broadcaster Buck Martinez attended two of the team's three games in Tampa Bay and shared a very special update fans across the country will be happy to hear. In an interview with Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun , Martinez shared from his… ## [Here are all the celebrities coming to Fan Expo Canada 2026 in Toronto](https://www.blogto.com/radar/2026/08/fan-expo-canada-2026-toronto/) _2026-08-21 · Sandeep Panesar · blogTO_ Fan Expo Canada 2026 is touching down in Toronto next week, and you know what that means: horror, sci-fi, anime, gaming, comics, and all things pop culture - not to mention a plethora of big-name celebrities - are about to take over the city. Artists, movie stars, creators, voice actors, and fans from around the world will flock to Metro Toronto Convention Centre for the country's biggest comics… ## [Rays Reacts Results: Biggest concern?](https://www.draysbay.com/tampa-bay-rays-discussion/90761/rays-reacts-results-biggest-concern) _2026-08-21 · Danny Russell · DRaysBay_ Welcome back to Rays Reacts, which was a little light in the vote tally this time around! I know it’s summer, but I do encourage all to vote. We have them cross-posted to The Feed on the front page now, so please do not hesitate to make your way over an vote. Last week we \[…\] ## [10 strange and unusual things you might not know about the CNE](https://www.blogto.com/city/2016/08/10_quirky_things_you_might_not_know_about_the_cne/) _2026-08-21 · Derek Flack · blogTO_ The CNE is one of the longest running major events in Toronto, and with that deep history comes lots of quirky facts and trivia. From freak shows to modernist architecture, the Ex has been home to an array of fascinating cultural phenomenon over the years. We tend to forget this diverse history, but that makes it all the more fascinating to recall. Here are some quirky things you might not know… ## [CNE food posters in Toronto sparking debate over alleged use of AI](https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2026/08/cne-food-posters-toronto-ai/) _2026-08-21 · Kimia Afshar Mehrabi · blogTO_ Toronto's annual end-of-summer tradition, the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), officially kicked off on Friday, bringing its familiar lineup of rides, attractions, and, of course, plenty of over-the-top food concoctions . This week, we got a closer look at some of the wackiest foods on the menu this year , from Kraft Dinner smoothies and smash burger dumplings to edible dirty soda spheres, and… ## [Toronto Tempo star wants to ditch Rogers for rival after Wi-Fi fiasco](https://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2026/08/toronto-tempo-star-ditch-rogers-rival/) _2026-08-21 · Marley Dickinson, Offside · blogTO_ Toronto Tempo star Marina Mabrey has lived in the city for four months, but she still can't get her Wi-Fi to work. The 29-year-old WNBA All-Star says she's tried nearly everything, including having a Rogers technician come by to fix the problem. No dice. The issue apparently reached its breaking point last week , when Mabrey couldn't shop online or even FaceTime family and friends. So she… ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SASOKlQ2gduh) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [Teardown of Canada's second-tallest structure moving fast in Ontario](https://www.blogto.com/real-estate-toronto/2026/08/sudbury-superstack-demolition-august/) _2026-08-21 · Jack Landau · blogTO_ Ontario demolition crews are making quick work of what was, until very recently, the second-tallest structure in all of Canada. The enormous Vale (formerly Inco) Superstack towering over Sudbury, Ont., reigned as the silver medallist of Canada's tallest structures behind the CN Tower until earlier this year, when demolition began to chip away at the 381-metre-tall smokestack. The Superstack was… ## [The ridiculous food and drinks at the 2026 CNE](https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2026/08/ridiculous-food-drinks-2026-cne/) _2026-08-21 · Phoebe Knight, Dished · blogTO_ The 2026 Canadian National Exhibition has officially arrived, bringing with it a deluge of foods that run the gamut from droolworthy to downright disgusting. Sticky, sweet or smothered in hot sauce: the foods at the CNE check all the boxes you could possibly imagine, as well as some you hadn't even considered yet. Before you make your annual pilgrimage to the Exhibition Grounds, check out our… ## [35 new and expanded schools are about to open in Ontario](https://www.blogto.com/city/2026/08/35-new-schools-about-open-ontario/) _2026-08-21 · Jack Landau · blogTO_ Almost three dozen new and expanded schools in Ontario are about to open for the 2026-27 school year. The provincial government announced that 35 new and expanded schools will open this fall, with $1 billion worth of new projects set to come online and create over 18,000 student spaces and 1,100 licensed child care spaces. The major expansion in school capacity is part of a broader 10-year… ## [Russia just failed to reclaim enormous seized jet stuck in Toronto for years](https://www.blogto.com/city/2026/08/russia-enormous-jet-stuck-toronto/) _2026-08-21 · Kimia Afshar Mehrabi · blogTO_ Just over four years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a massive Russian cargo plane remains stranded at Toronto's Pearson Airport , and a recent legal ruling has decided that it won't be going anywhere anytime soon. The Antonov An-124, considered one of the largest cargo aircraft in the world, has been sitting on the tarmac at Pearson Airport since February 2022, after Canada closed… ## [Famous Toronto fashion influencers list their 'Scandifornian' home for $5 million](https://www.blogto.com/real-estate-toronto/2026/08/6-denmark-crescent-toronto/) _2026-08-21 · Misha Gajewski · blogTO_ Toronto has no shortage of multimillion-dollar homes that take themselves very seriously, but 6 Denmark Cres. is definitely not one of them. The North York home is packed with colourful arches, curved walls, natural wood and playful design choices that feel like a mash-up of a Scandinavian retreat and a laid-back California beach house. Or, as the listing puts it , "Scandifornian." The living… ## [Bieber Shuts Down Rays Again: Rays 1, Toronto 5](https://www.draysbay.com/tampa-bay-rays-scores/90737/bieber-shuts-down-rays-again-rays-1-toronto-5) _2026-08-20 · Jason Collette · DRaysBay_ Shane Bieber last faced the Rays on July 23rd in what was potentially an audition to acquire the veteran pitcher. In that game, he scattered three hits and a single run as Toronto won the contest 3-1. The Jays did some buying and selling at the deadline, and Bieber remained with the club to the \[…\] ## [Toronto Blue Jays broadcast team voted among MLB's best](https://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2026/08/toronto-blue-jays-broadcast-mlb-best/) _2026-08-20 · Marley Dickinson, Offside · blogTO_ The votes are in, and the 2026 season rankings for the best broadcast teams in MLB are out. And, by no surprise, the Toronto Blue Jays' team of Dan Shulman, Joe Siddall, and Hazel Mae is among the league's best for the fourth year in a row. Each year, American sports outlet Awful Announcing asks its readers to evaluate the local TV broadcast crews for all 30 MLB teams, assigning each a grade from… ## [Food Basics wants to spotlight Ontario's most passionate home cooks](https://www.blogto.com/eat_drink/2026/08/food-basics-cookbook-ontario/) _2026-08-20 · Kendall Bistretzan · blogTO_ Ontario is full of diverse cultures, people, and traditions - and Food Basics wants to celebrate them with a new cookbook series, More Flavours of Home . As a grocer rooted in communities across the province, Food Basics sees cultural traditions reflected every day in the ingredients people buy, the meals they prepare, and the stories they share. M ore Flavours of Home will help bring those… ## [Game Thread: Off to face…the Orioles?](https://www.draysbay.com/tampa-bay-rays-discussion/90721/game-thread-off-to-facethe-orioles) _2026-08-20 · Brett Phillips · DRaysBay_ Go Rays! ## [Another Toronto food festival was just abruptly cancelled](https://www.blogto.com/radar/2026/08/foodville-festival-toronto-cancelled/) _2026-08-20 · Sandeep Panesar · blogTO_ The abysmal trend of cancelled events in Toronto continues, as another seasonal food festival announces that it has officially axed its upcoming attraction. Foodville Festival, an annual event that highlights the city's Afro-Caribbean and Afro-Latin music and food scene, launched in Toronto in 2023 and has since delivered a packed lineup of entertainment and food vendors across venues citywide.… ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wTEI69S8XoIl) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [New Scarborough Busway in Toronto set to open ahead of schedule next month](https://www.blogto.com/city/2026/08/scarborough-busway-toronto-open-next-month/) _2026-08-20 · Kimia Afshar Mehrabi · blogTO_ Transit riders in Scarborough will soon have a faster way of getting around the city, as the long-awaited Scarborough Busway is finally set to open up this September, roughly six months ahead of schedule. The four-kilometre dedicated bus corridor will temporarily replace the decommissioned Line 3 Scarborough RT, which was closed months ahead of schedule following a train derailment in July 2023 .… ## [There's now a giant 500-tonne pendulum swinging above downtown Toronto](https://www.blogto.com/real-estate-toronto/2026/08/giant-pendulum-pinnacle-skytower-toronto/) _2026-08-20 · Jack Landau · blogTO_ Canada's new tallest tower soars high over downtown Toronto, but how do you keep a 106-storey megatower from swaying in strong winds? An enormous pendulum has been installed atop the massive Pinnacle SkyTower - which recently claimed the title of Canada's tallest building with an immense height of 352 metres. The megaproject's designers, Hariri Pontarini Architects, have shared a behind-the-scenes… ## [Sportsnet analyst goes off on player for mistake that cost Toronto Blue Jays a game](https://www.blogto.com/sports_play/2026/08/sportsnet-analyst-toronto-blue-jays-player-mistake/) _2026-08-20 · Marley Dickinson, Offside · blogTO_ A Sportsnet analyst has had enough of Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jes s S nchez's "inability" to play his position. With the bases loaded and one out in the bottom of the fourth inning during Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, S nchez lost track of a routine pop-up in left field, allowing two runs to score and turning a one-run game into a three-run deficit. Blue Jays pitcher Max… ## [Drake just opened another brand-new music venue in Ontario](https://www.blogto.com/music/2026/08/drake-new-music-venue-ontario/) _2026-08-20 · Sandeep Panesar · blogTO_ Toronto's chart-topping megastar Drake has officially opened his latest venture: a new concert venue in Ottawa. Following the model set by Drake's History Toronto venue , the new History Ottawa event space will host major headliners, concerts, and nightlife events in the downtown core of Canada's capital, on Rideau Street, within the city's bustling ByWard Market district. The new venue replaces a… ## [Ontario's winter forecast for 2026 has arrived and here's what's in store](https://www.blogto.com/city/2026/08/ontarios-winter-forecast-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Kimia Afshar Mehrabi · blogTO_ While summer is definitely still in full swing (and we hate to be the ones to burst your bubble), Ontario's winter forecast for 2026-27 has officially arrived, offering an early glimpse at what the province can expect this season. On Wednesday, the Old Farmer's Almanac released its annual winter forecast for Canada, warning that the upcoming chilly season will be full of "snow, sleet, and… ## [University of Toronto crowned among world's top 5 schools in new global ranking](https://www.blogto.com/city/2026/08/university-toronto-crowned-among-worlds-top-5-schools/) _2026-08-20 · Irish Mae Silvestre · blogTO_ Canada is home to plenty of world-class universities, and a new global ranking has just proved that once again. The National Taiwan University (NTU) recently released its latest ranking of the world's top universities, with several universities in Canada making the cut. Unlike reports where universities are ranked under various categories such as teaching quality, reputation, and student… ## [Madd(er) Max: Rays 7, Blue Jays 6](https://www.draysbay.com/tampa-bay-rays-scores/90729/madder-max-rays-7-blue-jays-6) _2026-08-20 · Elijah Flewellen · DRaysBay_ It always seems like the whenever the Toronto Blue Jays make the trek to One Tropicana Drive, some kind of miscue results in the Rays winning a close ballgame due to the result of it. The same case can be made Tuesday night. In a 2-1 ballgame in the fourth inning, courtesy to a Yandy \[…\] ## [Longtime host Melissa Grelo leaving popular CTV show after 18 years](https://www.blogto.com/city/2026/08/melissa-grelo-leaving-social-18-years-bell-media/) _2026-08-20 · Kimia Afshar Mehrabi · blogTO_ Longtime co-host of CTV's The Social, Melissa Grelo , is officially leaving the daytime talk show after 13 seasons, as the series prepares for a major format change this fall. Bell Media announced on Wednesday that The Social will be evolving from its current weekday television format into a "premium video podcast" when it returns for its 14th season this September. The new season will also mark… ## [Game Thread: On paper this is a killer matchup](https://www.draysbay.com/tampa-bay-rays-discussion/90717/game-thread-on-paper-this-is-a-killer-matchup) _2026-08-19 · Brett Phillips · DRaysBay_ Go Rays! ## [Yada, yada, yada: Rays 5 Blue Jays 10](https://www.draysbay.com/tampa-bay-rays-scores/90724/yada-yada-yada-rays-5-blue-jays-10) _2026-08-19 · Elizabeth Strom · DRaysBay_ The Rays lost another blowout tonight, one in their starter could not complete four innings and the subsequent relievers didn’t offer much relief. Nick Martinez….I don’t know, I love the guy for so many reasons, but after his amazing first couple of months, it seems like every three, maybe even two outings is a clunker. \[…\] ## [Game Thread: Today’s a new day](https://www.draysbay.com/tampa-bay-rays-discussion/90712/game-thread-todays-a-new-day) _2026-08-18 · Brett Phillips · DRaysBay_ Go Rays! ## [Tampa Bay Rays 2026 Minor League Roundup: Week 19](https://www.draysbay.com/minor-league-recaps/90709/tampa-bay-rays-2026-minor-league-roundup-week-19) _2026-08-18 · Adam Sanford · DRaysBay_ This was the 19th week of full minor league play (stats are entering play on Tuesday, August 18th). According to FanGraphs (which factors in age and proximity to the big leagues), prospect Theo Gillen tops the system and might just find himself in the running for Minor League Player of the Year. Meanwhile, Aidan Cremarosa \[…\] ## [No Sweep For You: Rays 7, Orioles 6](https://www.draysbay.com/tampa-bay-rays-scores/90700/no-sweep-for-you-rays-7-orioles-6) _2026-08-18 · Jamal Wilburg · DRaysBay_ A king can get knocked around. It can lose three straight games at home. It can even trail by two runs in the seventh inning with a four-game sweep creeping closer. But, as D’Angelo Barksdale once explained on The Wire, “The king stay the king, aight.” Jonny DeLuca helped the Rays remain atop the American \[…\] ## [Game Thread: Liam Hicks Appreciation Thread](https://www.draysbay.com/tampa-bay-rays-discussion/90647/game-thread-liam-hicks-appreciation-thread) _2026-08-17 · Brett Phillips · DRaysBay_ Go Rays! ## [Richie Palacios and the power of confidence](https://www.draysbay.com/tampa-bay-rays-analysis/90611/richie-palacios-and-the-power-of-confidence) _2026-08-17 · Ben Whitelaw · DRaysBay_ The Rays opted to go with the “we have McDonalds at home” approach during the trade deadline by not acquiring any external talent to upgrade at second base. Luis Arraez was a popular name, but ultimately the team decided to roll with a platoon pairing of Richie Palacios and Ben Williamson. Overall, this was a \[…\] ## [Rays Reacts Survey: Biggest concern?](https://www.draysbay.com/tampa-bay-rays-discussion/90690/rays-reacts-survey-biggest-concern) _2026-08-17 · Danny Russell · DRaysBay_ Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the MLB. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Rays fans and fans across the country. Last week we reacted to recent injuries in the rotation, let’s take a step back. Do you have concerns generally for these last few weeks of \[…\]