7 h. ago RCMP charge 2 baggage handlers at Pearson accused of trying to smuggle $147K of cannabis to France

Two baggage handlers at Toronto’s Pearson airport have been charged after allegedly trying to smuggle more than $147,000 in cannabis to France. Royal Canadian Mounted Police said the two employees of baggage-handling company Swissport Canada Handling were arrested on July 4 following a drug-smuggling probe that involved baggage tag switching. Baggage tag switching involves someone […]

Economics

8 h. ago SEX FILES: I spent a week on Tinder in Italy and here’s what I learned

My Italian adventure began the moment I stepped out of the Rome airport and fell flat on my face. Cue the handsome stranger who helped me to my feet. It was a classic meet-cute that set the tone for the entire trip.  I’d come to the Eternal City with a single mission: to reset my […]

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9 h. ago How the ‘Bank of Mom and Dad’ has become essential for homebuying

The survey emphasizes the struggle many Canadians have with keeping up with their bills

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10 h. ago Toronto Pearson just ranked among world's best airports in a surprising category

Toronto Pearson Airport has officially earned a spot on a new global ranking of the world's most passenger-friendly airports, according to the 2025 World Consumer Airport Index released by the Consumer Choice Center. In its new edition, the Index builds on the 2024 European edition by adding 20 international entries. For the first time, the ranking is also split into two categories, namely the top 30 busiest airports (serving over 35 million passengers annually) and the top 20 smaller airports (35 million or fewer). Despite some notable incidents this year, Pearson Airport managed to secure #20 on the list of largest airports, tying with São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with a score of 136.5 points.The rankings were based on a broad set of criteria assessing real-world passenger needs, including distance to city centre, availability of ride-hailing services, airline connectivity, terminal and gate layout, average delay times, and securit...

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10 h. ago Help with down payment now essential for many homebuyers: survey

TORONTO — A new survey says financial help with a down payment is now essential for many homebuyers. Seven in 10 recent homebuyers say they could not have purchased their home without relying on family gifts, loans and other outside help, a Mortgage Professionals Canada survey published Thursday, found. “Down payment assistance is no longer […]

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12 h. ago Single resident complaint could mean new Toronto bar won't get to open

A chic, sleek new bar is gearing up to open its doors in Toronto, but a complaint from one neighbour is standing in its way.Though it has yet to open its doors, Bosque, a new neighbourhood watering hole due to move in on Broadview Avenue, has already generated a fair amount of hype, largely thanks to the killer team attached to it.The new bar is the brainchild of Jared and Addis, former team members at The Wren and Lake Inez — two east-end institutions that have gained major reputations for their next-level menus and cocktail offerings.Following in the tradition of the restaurants where they cut their teeth, Jared and Addis' vision for Bosque is for the bar to be a low-key neighbourhood haunt; a space for the community to meet and gather free from the stuffy, sceney vibes that so often plague stylish new spots in the city.Though many of the finer details about what Bosque will serve are being closely held until they open, even the general con...

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15 h. ago 11 essential pieces for a comfortable and stylish airport look

The right airport outfit calls for a balance between comfort and style. Think soft fabrics, relaxed fits, and easy to style items that elevate any look.

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25 h. ago Largest piece of Mars on Earth fetches US$5.3 million at auction, but young dinosaur steals the show

The Martian meteorite became the most expensive meteorite ever sold at auction, but a juvenile dinosaur skeleton fetched more than $30 million in a bidding frenzy

Economics

25 h. ago B.C. pilot charged with hijacking and terrorism over Vancouver flight

VANCOUVER — A man who allegedly seized a light aircraft in Victoria, setting off a security scare at Vancouver International Airport on Tuesday, has been charged with hijacking and terrorism. A spokeswoman for the Public Prosecution Service of Canada said Wednesday that a charge of hijacking had been filed in Richmond, B.C., constituting a “terrorist […]

Transport

26 h. ago ‘One in a million situation’: Victoria flying club responds after plane allegedly hijacked

A man who took control of one of the club's planes then flew it to Vancouver International Airport, forcing them to close their airspace, ground flights and divert nine others.

Economics

27 h. ago Here’s what Metro Vancouver mayors and councillors really get paid

Postmedia News scoured websites and emailed staff at local agencies and municipalities to piece together a picture of city councillor-member pay.

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30 h. ago Largest piece of Mars on Earth fetches $5.3 million at auction, but young dinosaur steals show

The largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth was sold for just over $5 million at an auction of rare geological and archaeological objects in New York on Wednesday. But a rare young dinosaur skeleton stole the show when it fetched more than $30 million in a bidding frenzy. The 25-kilogram rock named NWA […]

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35 h. ago Team behind popular Toronto restaurant just opened a speakeasy next door

Hidden behind an unmarked door in Little Italy, Toronto’s new speakeasy-style bar is a surprisingly stylish new retreat.It hasn't even been a month since J's Steak Frites — the city's go-to spot for, you guessed it, steak frites — closed the doors of its original Queen West location permanently (don't worry, the College location is alive and well). Still, the team has already moved on to something completely new.Tucked away unassumingly in the same building as J's Steak Frites' Little Italy location, owners Jad Sfeir and Tara Tang have just launched Bitters & Bloom, a 1920s-inspired speakeasy serving up stylish cocktails and bar bites — a far cry from the one-item menu at J's.The sultry spot takes inspiration — as many speakeasy-style bars tend to do — from the jazz era, with dim lighting and rich, cozy interiors, but it’s not gimmicky. Instead, the space serves as a perfect backdrop for the sophisticat...

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37 h. ago Incredible views and luxe menus meet at this premium Niagara Falls steakhouse

STK Fallsview isn't your average Niagara Falls steakhouse. Located on the 9th floor of the Embassy Suites Hotel by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview, this stylish hotspot pairs elevated cuisine with an atmosphere that's anything but ordinary. It's all about bold flavours, a vibrant crowd, and panoramic views of one of the world’s most iconic natural wonders.According to Executive Chef Adir Ozer, you could sum it up as "vibe dining.""STK offers a unique dining experience by blending the sophistication of a modern steakhouse with the energy and atmosphere of a high-end lounge or club," Ozer tells blogTO. With DJs spinning curated playlists each night, every dinner feels like an event — and the chic, social setting makes it as fun as it is flavourful.Foor-to-ceiling windows put Niagara Falls on full display, offering a jaw-dropping backdrop to your meal. And in the summer? Time your visit for 10 p.m., when the sky lights up with fireworks, adding an extra sparkle to an already...

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39 h. ago Bloor Street is shutting down this weekend for a major Toronto street festival

Bloor Street West in Toronto is about to shut down for a beautifully bizarre weekend.From July 19 to 20, the Bloordale neighbourhood will transform into a whimsical wonderland of outdoor murals, interactive installations, and community art as the BIG on Bloor Festival returns to Toronto! Bloor Street West will be closed for all vehicle traffic from Dufferin Street to Lansdowne Avenue on both days from noon to midnight. Centred around the theme of "BIZARRE," the 2025 edition of the annual festival promises to highlight the quirky, creative heart of the city through bold programming led by local BIPOC artists.Expect public art displays, intimate workshops, concerts, and an ongoing community art piece: a collaborative tapestry built by festivalgoers that will be displayed publicly after the event.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by BIG on Bloor Festival (@bigonbloorfest)It's...

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51 h. ago RCMP arrest alleged hijacker at Vancouver airport after airspace shut down

RICHMOND — RCMP say they’ve arrested the pilot of a small aircraft that was allegedly hijacked from Victoria and flown to Vancouver International Airport, where other flights had to be temporarily halted. RCMP in Richmond, B.C., say in a statement that a report came in just after 1 p.m. Tuesday about a Cessna that “had […]

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52 h. ago 'Like ripping out a piece of my heart': Iconic Vancouver log destroyed by city

Over two metres tall and twice as long, the cedar log that washed ashore decades ago in Kitsilano was deemed a 'structural threat' to a nearby retaining wall

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53 h. ago Incident at Vancouver airport temporarily halts flights, police seen on runway

Vancouver airport officials have not confirmed what happened but it appears a small plane entered the airspace at the airport, causing flight disruptions.

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53 h. ago ‘Hijacked’ plane from Vancouver Island prompts security incident at YVR

Vancouver airport said, "Shortly before 1:30 p.m. this afternoon, a security incident involving a small private aircraft in the airspace near YVR prompted a temporary ground stop."

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55 h. ago Florida residents stop dinner, grab tools to rescue 4 people in plane crash

Residents in a Miami suburb used an ax, fire extinguisher and garden hose to rescue four people from a small plane that crashed into a tree in yet another mishap near a busy South Florida airport. “It was nothing short of heroic,” Angelo Castillo, the mayor of Pembroke Pines in Broward County, said Tuesday. But […]

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