3 h. ago Ontario real estate agent fired after caught on video using slur on the job

A local Toronto real estate agent was recently fired after a video of him yelling at a neighbour went viral over the weekend — causing online outrage.Real estate agent Jeff Blackham, formerly of Keller Williams Realty, Inc., was caught on video screaming at a person off-camera.In the video, Blackham can be heard using profane language and a slur used to denigrate the lesbian community.What happened?The video was originally posted to Facebook with the caption: "Not cool. This is realtor Jeff Blackham from Keller Williams."After the video started going viral, the original poster added some clarity to the story.Passionate Local Realtor Jeff Blackhambyu/odausrel inwaterlooAllegedly, the original poster's neighbour goes to park in her driveway after work, only to be blocked by Blackman waving her way.After parking on the street, Blackman then allegedly came up to her car and gave her "the finger" and told her "she couldn't stay there because he doesn't want her in his vid...

Events

6 h. ago Bell: Mark Carney Liberal sleaze and Premier Doug Ford's big mouth

Carney Liberals once again want to link Pierre Poilievre to Donald Trump, this time with dirty tricks of their own

Transport

7 h. ago Alberta reports 16 more cases of measles, bringing total to 74

There are now 74 confirmed cases of measels in Alberta according to the provincial government's measels tracker website with the majority of them in the central health zone.

Other

8 h. ago Police watchdog probing death of man involved in cottage country shootout

Ontario’s police watchdog says it’s investigating the death of a man who was involved in an exchange of gunfire with police in cottage country. The Special Investigations Unit says police responded to a call in Minden Hills on Sunday about a man who had left his property with a firearm. The SIU says Ontario Provincial […]

Events

10 h. ago Carbon Streaming Announces Filing of Claim Against Former Executives and Consultants

TORONTO, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carbon Streaming Corporation (Cboe CA: NETZ) (OTCQB: OFSTF) (FSE: M2Q) (“Carbon Streaming” or the “Company”) today announces that it has started a lawsuit in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against several former executives, directors, consultants, and associated entities. As outlined in the lawsuit, Carbon Streaming is trying […]

Transport

10 h. ago Ontario unions say struggling colleges can be ‘lifeboat’ through economic turmoil

Union leaders took to Queen's Park to make their pitch to 'save' Ontario's college sector, linking the struggling institutions to Canada's trade war with the United States.

Other

10 h. ago Avarga Limited Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Shares of Taiga Building Products Ltd.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avarga Limited announced that on April 14, 2025, it entered into a share purchase agreement through its wholly owned subsidiary, Avarga Canada Limited, to acquire a total of 2,397,200 common shares (“Common Shares”) of Taiga Building Products Ltd. (“Taiga”), a company with a head office at […]

Other

11 h. ago ‘Unfortunate oversight’: Ontario university sends out admission email to wrong applicants

An Ontario University has apologized after sending an email to nearly half of graduate program applicants. The message was intended for those who had already been accepted.

Society

11 h. ago Religious teacher charged in series of alleged sexual assaults in Ontario

Police say an Ontario religious teacher who taught classes at a residence in Pickering has been charged in a series of sexual assaults involving two victims.

Events

12 h. ago How shopping at this fresh Canadian market is more than a regular grocery store trip

Making a list, grabbing those reusable bags, and heading out to shop for the weekly grocery essentials... It's one of those errands that just won't quit. And sometimes, grocery shopping in Toronto can dip into the boring category too, with lacklustre product offerings and a dull shopping experience.Luckily, that's never been the case with Farm Boy, and with "A Farm Boy Fresh Twist," they're reaffirming their commitment to an elevated experience when it comes to shopping for all your favourite goodies.Intrigued? Here's how shopping with Farm Boy is more than your regular old grocery store shop.All the local, Canadian productsO'yes, Canadiana incoming!Proudly Canadian-owned and operated, Farm Boy boasts a seriously huge range of Canadian products, from right here in Ontario to treats from across the nation.Needing to check it out for myself, I took a trip to my local Farm Boy and was greeted with signs indicating which products are Canadian, advertising their specific origin or l...

Other

12 h. ago Education minister ‘concerned’ by vaccination rates amidst Ontario measles outbreak

The province has been dealing with a measles outbreak since the end of last year, with hundreds of new cases reported weekly. Some schools have suspended students.

Politics

13 h. ago 31st annual Enserva STARS & Spurs Gala raises more than $1.7 million for STARS

Alberta’s longest running and largest fundraiser has raised nearly $24 million for STARS since it began in 1994 CALGARY, Alberta, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Enserva STARS & Spurs Gala (The Gala) celebrated another successful event this past Saturday, raising a total of $1,708,872 for Shock Trauma Air Rescue Support (STARS). This highly […]

Economics

14 h. ago MPPs choose Donna Skelly as Speaker of the legislature, the first female to have that role

Skelly, a former journalist, said she aims to bring a more professional tone, with 'less chaos' to question period

Other

14 h. ago BioTalent Canada Celebrates Six Years as a Certified Great Place to Work®

OTTAWA, Ontario — For the sixth consecutive year, BioTalent Canada has earned the distinction of being certified as a Great Place to Work®, reinforcing its commitment to building a thriving, diverse, and resilient workforce in Canada’s bio-economy. “Our culture is built around collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to creating meaningful workforce impact,” Henderson adds. […]

Culture

14 h. ago Ontario police warn of Bell and Rogers scammers who visit your home

Guelph Police have published a warning about a new scam involving Rogers and Bell. The police have received reports of fraudulent service promotions from individuals claiming they are from Rogers or Bell.Scammers claiming they are with carriers aren't exactly new, but what's crazy about this scam is that the people of Guelph have received a phone call and had someone visit their home in person.These scammers pretend to work for Bell or Rogers and offer the victim a discounted or lower rate. They then collect as much information as possible, even meeting victims at their homes to get even more information or help them register for their fake programs and services.After getting the information, they'll log into their Rogers or Bell account, change their details and steal what they can.One victim described one of the scammers as a man in his thirties, brown-skinned, with a slight East-Indian accent. He was carrying a notebook, cleanly dressed and driving a four-door whit...

Events

14 h. ago Body of missing scuba diver found in water in Kingston, Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police say emergency crews responded on Sunday to the shore along Ontario and Lower Union streets for a scuba diver in distress on the surface of the water. 

Other

15 h. ago Alberta’s top public health doctor reminding public to get their measles vaccine

Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health said the number of confirmed cases of measels in the province doesn't reflect the number of people who may have been exposed to the virus.

Science

16 h. ago BASF signs its first Canadian Master Research Agreement with the University of Toronto

BASF’s milestone partnership unlocks new opportunities and simplifies collaboration between BASF researchers across the globe and those at the University of Toronto. The partnership will drive innovation in key areas, with five new projects underway, including research on lasso peptide and fungicide synergies for seed treatments and machine learning for solubility prediction. MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, April […]

Society

16 h. ago Abell Pest Control Recognized as One of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ in 2025

Toronto, Ontario, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abell Pest Control, the largest Canadian-owned pest management company, is proud to announce that the company has ranked in the top 100 of Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for the third consecutive year in the 100-999 employee’s category. “We’ve built a strong culture at Abell by placing a high […]

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16 h. ago People from Toronto can audition for jobs at Disney's international resorts this spring

If there's one thing people love in this world, it's Disney. The brand has existed since the early 1900s and has been spreading joy ever since. If your dream has been to be a part of the world of Disney yourself, you don't even have to leave Toronto to achieve it.Disney's Shanghai Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland are holding auditions in Toronto for characters and vocalists next month, and it could be your big break.The auditions will be held on May 10 and 11, 2025 at the city's Elgin Wintergarden Theatre.There will be three auditions in total, with the first on the 10th calling for Disney character look-alikes."We are hiring character look-alike performers who can act and move well. They will portray characters from Classic Disney films, Marvel and other Disney franchises. Character look-alike performers may appear in stage shows, parades, character greetings, heroic encounters and special events, etc." says Disney.For females, the characters include Mirabel, Isa...

Society