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baseball

Canada’s team is back in the big dance!

Canada’s team is back in the big dance! The Blue Jays have stormed through to the World Series for the first time since 1993 and now face the mighty Los Angeles Dodgers.

📊 Odds snapshot:

  • The Dodgers are heavy favourites, priced around -210 (≈ 67% implied chance) to win it all. theScore.com+2MLB.com+2

  • Toronto is the underdog at roughly +175 to +180 (≈ 35-40% implied chance) in many markets. BetMGM+1

  • In Game 1 specifically: Dodgers −157, Jays +129; total runs 7.5. SI

💥 Why the underdog status?

  • The Dodgers have the deeper roster, bigger playoff experience, and are defending champs. Albat+1

  • The Blue Jays, though, have momentum — they punched their ticket with a gutsy win in the ALCS and have plenty to prove.

🇨🇦 What this means for Toronto:

  • Being the underdog can be sweet: less pressure, more freedom to swing for the fences.

  • If they can steal one (or more) at home, this series could tilt wild.

  • It’s a chance to rewrite history and give Canada a massive baseball moment.

🔮 Final vibe:
“Underdog? Absolutely. But don’t sleep on these Jays. They’ve earned their spot and now have a shot at the ultimate upset. Go get it, Toronto.”

Politics

Thank you, Doug Ford!

Thank you, Doug Ford! Nothing like sticking your thumb right in the Orange Man’s eye — and using that Reagan commercial? Chef’s kiss.

Memo to Canada’s premiers: stop lining up to kiss Trump’s ass. It’s not a winning strategy, eh? 🇨🇦🍁

Cruise

Double Cruise Ship Day

Double Cruise Ship Day in Saint John! ⚓️

There’s extra excitement along the waterfront today as Saint John welcomes two magnificent ships — Oceania Cruises’ Allura and Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Getaway!

With thousands of visitors exploring the city, our streets are alive with energy — from the historic charm of Uptown to the breathtaking views along the Bay of Fundy. Passengers are discovering our local shops, enjoying fresh seafood, and soaking up the warm Maritime hospitality that makes Saint John so special.

As the 2025 cruise season begins to wind down, we’re taking a moment to reflect on another incredible year filled with memorable visits, smiling faces, and shared experiences. Each ship that visits brings new opportunities for connection — and today’s double-ship arrival is the perfect way to celebrate the close of another successful season.

A heartfelt thank-you to the cruise lines, crew members, tourism operators, and the entire Saint John community for making every call a warm and welcoming one. Here’s to smooth sailing into the final weeks of the season — and to even more exciting days ahead! ⚓️

Cruise

Double Cruise Ship Day #2

Double Cruise Ship Day in Saint John! ⚓️

There’s extra excitement along the waterfront today as Saint John welcomes two magnificent ships — Oceania Cruises’ Allura and Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Getaway!

With thousands of visitors exploring the city, our streets are alive with energy — from the historic charm of Uptown to the breathtaking views along the Bay of Fundy. Passengers are discovering our local shops, enjoying fresh seafood, and soaking up the warm Maritime hospitality that makes Saint John so special.

As the 2025 cruise season begins to wind down, we’re taking a moment to reflect on another incredible year filled with memorable visits, smiling faces, and shared experiences. Each ship that visits brings new opportunities for connection — and today’s double-ship arrival is the perfect way to celebrate the close of another successful season.

A heartfelt thank-you to the cruise lines, crew members, tourism operators, and the entire Saint John community for making every call a warm and welcoming one. Here’s to smooth sailing into the final weeks of the season — and to even more exciting days ahead! ⚓️