2 hours ago Public servants continue to struggle with Phoenix issues as government promises new pay system

"If I owed somebody money, I'd feel bad about it, but they don't care."

Politics

6 hours ago $14 million Ontario mansion comes with a quaint old barn packed with modern luxury

It's kind of incredible what kind of properties are available if you venture out of the Toronto bubble. For example, in Burlington you can basically get two luxury mansions for the price of one mediocre Bridle Path house. 6583 Twiss Rd., also known as LongView Estate, is an extraordinary family compound set on a stunning 65-acre property.The dining room. Combining luxurious modern living with rich history, this estate features two exceptional homes: a newly built 11,674 square-foot modern mansion and a fully restored 10,335 square-foot 1905 barn house.The living room. Together, they offer an unmatched blend of contemporary design and timeless charm—or, as realtors Lorne Howell and Christopher Invidiata put it, a legacy property destined to be enjoyed for generations.The primary bedroom. At the heart of LongView is the main house that boasts four bedrooms and six bathrooms. The kitchen and family room. The main floor of the house is ...

Economics

10 hours ago Boxing Day sales bring traffic, long waits, and mostly moderate deals in Metro Vancouver

The traditional shopping day was busy at McArthurGlen Outlet Mall near YVR, causing traffic chaos for travellers headed to the airport.

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14 hours ago B.C. storm raises avalanche risk, cancels ferries, causes blackouts on south coast

Residents of B.C.'s southern coastal regions are dealing with power outages, increased risk of avalanches and ferry cancellations following a stormy Christmas Day.

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15 hours ago Christmas Day apartment fire drives families from homes in Prince Rupert, B.C.

Dozens of people were forced to evacuate their homes early Christmas Day when fire broke out around 3 a.m. at the Sherebrooke Apartments in Prince Rupert, B.C.

Events

15 hours ago NYC taxi driver was having medical episode when he jumped curb and hit people, police say

NEW YORK — A taxi driver whose car hit six pedestrians when he jumped a curb in a Manhattan shopping district on Christmas Day was having a medical episode at the time, New York City police said Thursday. An NYPD spokesperson would not elaborate on the type of type of medical episode but said no […]

Economics

15 hours ago Pizza deliverer in Florida charged with stabbing pregnant woman over tip dispute

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — A pizza deliverer in central Florida has been charged with pushing her way into a motel room with an accomplice and stabbing a pregnant woman after a dispute over a tip, authorities said. Brianna Alvelo was charged with stabbing a woman in her motel room in Kissimmee, Florida, a short time after […]

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16 hours ago Calgary mom creates ‘supportive little buddies’ for families navigating trauma

In the lead-up to the New Year, a Calgary family is encouraging connection. Lakunakai is a Calgary company specializing in products to support families navigating trauma.

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17 hours ago Detroit Red Wings fire coach Derek Lalonde, name Todd McLellan as replacement

The Detroit Red Wings fired coach Derek Lalonde on Thursday and named Todd McLellan as his replacement. The move the day after Christmas was announced by general manager Steve Yzerman and comes with the Red Wings on a three-game skid and having lost nine of their past 12. They’ve lost 21 of their first 34 […]

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18 hours ago GUNTER: Smith’s attendance at Trump inauguration not the travesty some say it is 

At a holiday event before Christmas, another guest commented on news that Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was making plans to attend the Canadian embassy’s party in Washington, D.C. to mark the inauguration of President-Elect Donald Trump on January 20. Since then, it has been announced that Alberta’s trade office in the U.S. capital has arranged […]

Politics

20 hours ago Christmas shooting at Phoenix airport leaves 3 people wounded, 1 stabbed

PHOENIX (AP) — Police are investigating a Christmas shooting at Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix that left three people injured by gunfire and another person stabbed. Phoenix police said the evening shooting happened at around 9:45 p.m. at an airport restaurant that is outside the security checkpoints in Terminal 4. An adult female and two […]

Events

23 hours ago Letters December 26, 2024: ‘Santa may have been a little shortsighted.’

WHAT WAS SANTA THINKING? Christmas is in total chaos this year. Evidently Santa Claus, in a Zoom call with all his reindeer, told Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer that he would be replacing him with Blitzen, but Santa still expected Rudolph to pull the Christmas Sleigh on Christmas Eve. At the news that he was […]

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30 hours ago Toronto house on busy retail strip keeps slashing price but just won't sell

You know that one lone house on Bloor St. that's between the Native Youth Resource Centre and the Korean restaurant Damda? Yeah, I was also wondering what the deal with that house is. Mostly because it looks super out of place among all the businesses along Bloor St. W., but also because has been for sale for the better part of two years. So, here's the tea on the last house standing.A bedroom. The old Toronto home has been the private residence of the same family for over 80 years. The main staircase and wood panelled hallway. Which, side note, good on them for staying in their house through the re-development of that neighbourhood, including the massive Honest Ed's teardown and the buildout of the subsequent Mirvish Village complex. An aerial shot of the neighbourhood. Honestly, it's kind of a shock that it's still a private residence, given all the changes that have happened on Bloor St. W in the last 80 years. However, it's ...

Economics

32 hours ago Man arrested in Christmas Eve attack on 2 people at N.Y.C. subway station

NEW YORK — A man accused of using a knife to slash a man and a woman in Manhattan’s Grand Central subway station faced assault and menacing charges Wednesday. The man was arrested on assault, reckless endangerment, menacing, harassment, disorderly conduct and a weapons charge after the attack at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday which left a […]

Events

34 hours ago Beyonce’s performance highlighted Netflix’s NFL debut on Christmas Day

Beyonce provided more excitement than either game during Netflix’s NFL debut on Christmas Day. Riding into her halftime appearance on a white horse, the 32-time Grammy winner rocked her hometown Houston crowd with a nearly 13-minute performance on Wednesday. She surprised fans by bringing along Shaboozey to perform Sweet Honey Buckiin and Post Malone joined […]

Culture

34 hours ago Calgarians spend Christmas enjoying time with loved ones, helping others

'The place is beautiful ... It's amazing. Everybody's having fun'

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