7 hours ago Residents of West End highrise find nothing salvageable following 'surreal' fire

Fire investigators say the cause of the blaze is still undetermined but that the floors above the fourth floor in the 26-storey building were not equipped with fire sprinklers

Events

7 hours ago ABBA, Radiohead and The Cure musicians sign AI protest letter against ’unlicensed use’ of works

LONDON — Musicians from ABBA, Radiohead and The Cure have joined actors and authors in signing a protest letter against the mining of their artistry to build artificial intelligence tools. Thousands of artists signed the letter released Tuesday — the latest public warning about AI tools that can spit out synthetic images, music and writings […]

Culture

9 hours ago Toronto is about to get inundated with Taylor Swift themed events and pop

Alright, Swifties. The six Toronto Eras Tour shows are quickly approaching and it's time to start planning out your itinerary for all things Taylor Swift. Next month, Toronto will have a bit of everything from dance parties to bracelet making workshops and I've created a little guide.Here are some things Taylor Swift fans can do in Toronto over the next month.Toronto's Version: Taylgate '24This is the ultimate Swiftie event. The Taylgate is a take-over experience down the street from Rogers Centre that will feature music, dancing, bracelet making and more during the Eras Tour show dates. When: Nov. 14 – 16 and 21 – 23 from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre North Building, 255 Front StCost: $55 ...

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13 hours ago Police say ‘suspicious’ explosion at Utah apartment injured 2 people and displaced 90 families

LEHI, Utah — An early morning explosion in a Utah apartment injured two people and led to the temporary relocation of 90 families in the building because the sprinkler system was damaged, officials in Lehi said Tuesday. The explosion, which police called “suspicious,” happened just after 4 a.m., spokesperson Jeanteil Livingston said. The couple in […]

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14 hours ago Quebec woman hurt after being hit by bullet shot 2 floors below apartment

After being shot, Angelique Croteau was able to make it out of her apartment and into the corridor, where she found help from the building’s maintenance worker.

Society

16 hours ago CAPTIJN: Illegal building problematic in Ontario for decades, must be stopped

Imagine having to check whether a doctor is licensed to practice medicine before you go to a medical appointment, or whether a lawyer or engineer is licensed, before seeking their advice. We rely on regulators to be gatekeepers of these professions. Practitioners need to be licensed and meet certain standards of competence and conduct, to […]

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17 hours ago New Habitat for Humanity initiative to teach youth about housing advocacy, skilled trades

Youth will be gathering in Elora to learn about housing advocacy and essential skilled trades to build homes. Habitat for Humanity's Hands On For Housing goes from Nov. 6 to 8.

Economics

18 hours ago Why the premixed cocktails buzz? Taste, simplicity — and weight loss — in hot Vancouver market

The popularity of premixed cocktail continues to attract new brands — and some surprising results. Find out more.

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19 hours ago GURU Organic Energy Achieves Impressive 69% Growth on Amazon Prime Day 2024 Driven by Successful GURU Zero Launch

MONTRÉAL, Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GURU Organic Energy Corp. (TSX: GURU) (“GURU” or the “Company”), Canada’s leading organic energy drink brand1, is thrilled to announce remarkable growth in the United States during Amazon Prime Day 2024. Building on the successful launch of its GURU Zero line on Amazon in September, the brand achieved […]

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