5 hours ago Huge abandoned Toronto power plant to be transformed into exciting new destination

A sprawling Toronto power plant that has been out of commission and in varying states of decay for over 40 years could soon finally get a new lease on life.The cavernous Hearn Generating Station looms large over the fast-changing Port Lands, a relic of the area's industrial past that operated as a coal-fired plan from 1951 to its closure in 1983.The titan of a heritage building has sat derelict for decades, but a new plan tabled with the City in December aims to transform the hollowed-out structure into a new destination that would attract visitors from around the city.The Hearn has long faced uncertainty and was even temporarily barred from hosting events due to safety concerns, though the mothballed facility was eventually brought up to meet the safety standards of Toronto Fire Services in the late 2010s.While largely abandoned since power generation ceased in 1983, the plant remains a favourite for movie directors looking for that revered industrial/post-apocalyptic aes...

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1 hour ago NDP Opposition calls on Alberta government to settle school support worker dispute

Thousands of educational assistants could walk off the job as soon as Monday

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12 hours ago Higher learning: U of T’s new ‘timber tower’ to house schools of business, global affairs

The building design has won a Canadian Architect Award of Excellence

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1 hour ago Guardian Capital Announces Increase in Distribution Frequency in respect of certain Guardian Capital Funds

TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Guardian Capital LP announces that commencing in January 2025, the distribution frequency for the Guardian Capital funds listed below (the “Funds”) will increase from quarterly to monthly. Guardian Capital Fund Series of Units GC One Fixed Income Portfolio Mutual Fund Units: Series A, Series F and Series I […]

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3 hours ago Traffic along key Toronto artery to worsen drastically thanks to contentious development

If Toronto's gridlock is unbearable enough to make more than half of residents consider moving away as it is now, it's hard to imagine how bad it will be in the years to come as the city expands at record pace.Projections show that congestion could worsen by some 75 per cent by the 2040s depending on what measures are (or, in the region's case, more likely aren't) taken.And while rush-hour commuters may eventually end up having to slow to below 20km/h for drives along our 400-series highways, there is another route that has been highlighted as a future pain point for drivers.Ontario expects GTA traffic to get so bad that highways will crawl below 20 km/hhttps://t.co/2EmauxG7vD— blogTO (@blogTO) August 19, 2024Lake Shore Boulevard, currently experiencing even more brutal delays than usual due to the ongoing rehabilitation of the parallel Gardiner Expressway, will apparently see traffic worsen by 23 to 40 per cent in less than a decade, all owing to...

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2 hours ago Federal parolee charged with girlfriend’s murder makes brief court appearance

The federal parolee accused of the shocking murder of his girlfriend visiting his halfway house in Toronto last month made a brief court appearance Friday. Aaron Shea, who faces a first-degree murder charge in the shooting death of Alisha Brooks, appeared by video from jail in his prison-issue orange jumpsuit as court heard that a […]

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19 hours ago Crosby moves into 9th on NHL’s career scoring list as the Penguins beat the Oilers 5

Sidney Crosby had a goal and two assists to move into ninth on the NHL’s career scoring list as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Thursday night. “We weren’t ready,” Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said after the game. “They outworked us, outskated us. The attention to detail wasn’t there.” The Penguins...

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5 hours ago Connection between Maple Leafs and Canucks still thriving decades later

More than 3,000 kilometres separate Toronto and Vancouver, but Trans-Canada hockey connections bring Hogtown and the ‘Wet’ Coast much closer together. It goes back to 1918, the first Stanley Cup final involving the new NHL, with its champion Arenas defeating the Pacific Coast titlist Millionaires in five games (all played in the East, given the […]

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3 hours ago Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly off to Washington next week to talk tariffs

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly will head to Washington next week as part of her government’s efforts to press the incoming Trump administration not to impose damaging tariffs on Canada. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico when he is inaugurated later […]

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2 hours ago ThreeD Capital Inc. Announces Unaudited December 31, 2024 Net Asset Value Per Share – $0.76

TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ThreeD Capital Inc. (“ThreeD” or the “Company”) (CSE:IDK / OTCQX:IDKFF) a Canadian-based venture capital firm focused on opportunistic investments in companies in the junior resources and disruptive technologies sectors, announces that at December 31, 2024, its unaudited net asset value per share (“NAV”) was $0.76. This announcement is […]

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3 hours ago Man in his 70s dies after falling through Lake Ontario ice at Toronto Islands

Toronto Police are warning people to stay off frozen lakes, rivers and ponds after a man in his 70s died Friday morning at the Toronto Islands. Police found his body after the victim fell through the ice and into Lake Ontario in the Lagoon Rd. and Centre Island Pkwy. area at around 9 a.m. Police […]

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6 hours ago New rules stop one of Toronto's coolest neighbourhoods from being turned to condos

The Toronto Preservation Board is celebrating some pretty big triumphs this week in the way of increased protections for some of the city's trendiest and most distinctive neighbourhoods.The Board, which helps oversee the proper implementation of the Ontario Heritage Act within city limits, has long been seeking heritage designations for areas like Kensington Market and West Queen West in the hopes that they can be safeguarded from eventually becoming faceless stretches of new development.And, while one is well on its way to that nomination, another was just formally recognized as such by local bylaw.Iconic Toronto neighbourhood finally closer to protection from major redevelopmenthttps://t.co/goBNxTdQla— blogTO (@blogTO) January 9, 2025As of the end of last month, the City has formally recognized West Queen West between Bathurst and Dufferin streets as a Heritage Conservation District, approving the West Queen West Heritage Conservation District Plan that has be...

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4 hours ago CUPE Ontario and OMW Join AMO’s, Municipalities’ Calls to Deal With Human and Financial Costs of Ontario’s Homelessness Crisis

TORONTO — In response to the report “Municipalities under pressure: The human and financial cost of Ontario’s homelessness crisis,” released by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, CUPE Ontario and its Ontario Municipal Workers committee (OMW) issued the following statement: With both a federal and provincial election in the offing, CUPE Ontario and OMW recognize […]

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3 hours ago Does new Evander Kane surgery signal a monster trade deadline for Edmonton Oilers?

This in from the Edmonton Oilers, news that Evander Kane had knee surgery this week, which will delay his return to the Edmonton Oilers: Said the Oilers in a statement: “Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane underwent successful knee surgery on Thursday in Edmonton. It is expected that he will require four to eight weeks of […]

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5 hours ago Man dead after falling through thin ice near Toronto Island, warning issued

Toronto police said that around 9 a.m. on Friday, the man fell through the ice on Lake Ontario off the edge of Toronto Island into the waters beneath where he died.

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6 hours ago Two passengers tried to smuggle 45 kilos of cannabis from Toronto to UK: RCMP

The suspects were travelling separately and 'seemingly not connected,' officials say

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9 hours ago Biden levies new sanctions against Russian energy sector, but it’s up to Trump whether to keep them

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration announced Friday that it’s expanding sanctions against Russia’s critically important energy sector, unveiling a new effort to inflict pain on Moscow for its nearly 3-year-old war in Ukraine as President-elect Donald Trump gets set to return to office vowing to quickly end the conflict. The outgoing Democratic administration […]

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5 hours ago Here are the tax incentives Canadian homeowners can take advantage of in 2025

Owning a home in Canada isn;t cheap, but luckily, plenty of tax incentives can help you minimize housing costs and maximize your savings.Affordable housing is hard to come by nowadays, so much so that some Canadians are back to living with roommates well into their 40s.The cost of living is at the forefront of most Canadians' minds right now. While interest rates are expected to continue to dip this year, there are still a lot of expenses homeowners are likely juggling alongside housing costs.The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has shared a list of tax credits and benefits Canadians should know about."Filing your income tax and benefit return is the first step to accessing any benefit or credit payments, or deductions you may be eligible for," reads a news release.Whether you're a homeowner, are saving for your first home or just bought your first home, here are some tax incentives to keep in mind that could put money in your pocket.If you're saving for you...

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7 hours ago Tribunal spécialisé: cinq nouveaux chiens d'assistance pour aider les victimes de violence sexuelle et conjugale

Les plaignantes pourront bénéficier de la présence réconfortante des chiens d’assistance lors de leur passage au tribunal.

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6 hours ago Immanuel Quickley needs to quickly return to a high level of play for Raptors to post a win

Looking back, the glowing reviews of Immanuel Quickley when he played his first game since Nov. 10 were a bit over-inflated. In today’s world of over-reaction, it’s easy to rush to a conclusion, even though Quickley did make it look pretty easy when the Raptors played host to the Brooklyn Nets on New Year’s Day. […]

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12 hours ago Provincial health plans to cover primary care by nurse practitioners: health minister

TORONTO — Federal Health Minister Mark Holland says provincial and territorial health plans will cover primary care provided by nurse practitioners, pharmacists and midwives. Holland says regulated health-care professionals who aren’t doctors will be able to bill the government for medically necessary services that would otherwise be provided by a physician. The minister says the […]

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6 hours ago A bunch of tech companies in Toronto are hiring and here are some high

Although the tech industry has been through its ups and downs over the past few years with major layoffs making headlines globally, Toronto continues to be a hub for innovation that attracts everything from renowned tech giants to eager startups.Whether you're a new graduate, someone with a few years of experience, or a seasoned professional, there are lots of open tech opportunities right here in Toronto.Here are some of the tech companies with multiple open positions in Toronto right now.GoogleGoogle's state-of-the-art Toronto office offers some seriously impressive benefits, including access to one-on-one financial coaching, onsite wellness centres, four "work from anywhere" weeks per year, and comprehensive health coverage. As a key hub for the company's Cloud and ads sales team, the office is also home to several marketing, YouTube, and communications divisions.At the moment, there are a handful of open positions in Toronto, including roles like security sales specialist, ...

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8 hours ago Corus touts Home and Flavour network launches as it reports Q1 profit down

TORONTO — The chief executives of Corus Entertainment Inc. say they’re encouraged by responses to the launch of its two new lifestyle brands, but acknowledge “fluctuations” in audience levels could still lie ahead after it lost the content rights for Food Network and HGTV. Speaking to analysts on the television and radio broadcaster’s first-quarter earnings […]

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14 hours ago GlobalLogic Announces Leadership Change: Srini Shankar Appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and leader in Digital Engineering, today announced that GlobalLogic’s Chief Business Officer (CBO) and Head of Global Industries, Srinivas (Srini) Shankar has been appointed its new President and CEO, effective February 3, 2025. Srini will succeed Nitesh Banga, who has decided to step down to […]

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9 hours ago Homes are still selling for far under asking price in the vast majority of the Toronto area

Toronto's real estate market may finally be seeing progressively more sales after a months-long slump, but the industry is still nowhere close to its usual frenzied pace — and it's buyers who are reaping the rewards.With so many properties available and activity for some housing types (read: condos) dropping to unheard-of lows in 2024, some are taking advantage of lower interest rates and higher negotiating power to ease into what still remains a vastly overpriced market.And, as unaffordable as property remains, many are nabbing homes for cheaper than their list price, contrary to the bidding wars of yore.According to the latest report from real estate platform Wahi, which keeps tabs on selling versus asking prices in the region each month, an incredible 93 per cent of GTA neighbourhoods were in "underbidding" territory in December, meaning most sellers accepted lower offers than they were hoping.When looking at condos specifically, this figu...

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12 hours ago Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund Issues 2025 Guidance and Raises Monthly Distribution

TORONTO — Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (TSX: CHE.UN) (“Chemtrade”) today issued 2025 Guidance and increased the level of monthly distributions to unitholders. 2025 Guidance ($ million) 2025 Guidance 2024 Guidance Updated in Q4 2023 Actual Adjusted EBITDA (1) $430.0 – $460.0 $445.0 – $460.0 $502.6 Maintenance capital expenditures (1) $100.0 – $120.0 $100.0 – $110.0 […]

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10 hours ago Venezuela latest: Nicolas Maduro to be inaugurated for a third term, defying evidence of fraud

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will be sworn in for a third six-year term Friday despite international condemnation of his recent reelection as illegitimate, as his administration grows increasingly brazen in cracking down on opponents. While his supporters are expected to rally, it is unclear whether opponents will head to the streets […]

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23 hours ago Blue Jays avoid arbitration with Guerrero as slugger set to earn $28.5M in 2025

The Blue Jays may still lose their star first baseman to free agency at the end of the 2025 season, but they won’t be defeated by Vlad Guerrero Jr. in an arbitration hearing this time around. The team avoided that potential messiness on Thursday evening when the two sides settled their arbitration case. In his […]

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10 hours ago Venezuela latest: Nicolas Maduro inaugurated for a third term, defying evidence of fraud

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term Friday despite international condemnation of his recent reelection as illegitimate, as his administration grows increasingly brazen in cracking down on opponents. While Maduro’s supporters were rallying, his opponents were expected to head to the streets after aides to a […]

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10 hours ago Tinder et Hinge: une IA optimisera les profils et rédigera des messages pour les utilisateurs dès mars

Face à une chute marquée des inscriptions, Match Group misera sur l'intelligence artificielle avec «un coach pour les utilisateurs».

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10 hours ago Canucks vs. Hurricanes Game Day: Is Thatcher Demko back? Elias Pettersson?

The Vancouver Canucks are getting healthier, just in time for a tough back to back in Raleigh and Toronto.

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10 hours ago Canucks vs. Hurricanes Game Day: Thatcher Demko and Elias Pettersson expected to play

The Vancouver Canucks are getting healthier, just in time for a tough back to back in Raleigh and Toronto.

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10 hours ago Canucks vs. Hurricanes Game Day Update: Demko and Pettersson expected to play

The Vancouver Canucks are getting healthier, just in time for a tough back to back in Raleigh and Toronto.

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11 hours ago EllisDon’s Executive Chair, Geoff Smith, Honoured with the 2025 Toronto Region Builder Award

Mississauga, ON, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EllisDon Corporation announces that Executive Chair of the Board of Directors, Geoff Smith, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 Toronto Region Builder Award. This accolade celebrates Geoff’s lifelong dedication to EllisDon, its employees, and the construction services industry, as well as his broader contributions […]

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12 hours ago Golconda Gold Ltd. Announces Appointment of Vikram Kapoor to Board and Equity Grants

TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Golconda Gold Ltd. (“Golconda Gold” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: GG; OTCQB: GGGOF) is pleased to announce that Mr. Vikram Kapoor has been appointed to the board of directors to fill the vacancy as a result of the departure of Nicholas Brodie. Mr. Kapoor is a serial entrepreneur and […]

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12 hours ago Trump to be sentenced in hush money case, days before return to White House

NEW YORK (AP) — In a singular moment in U.S. history, President-elect Donald Trump faces sentencing Friday for his New York hush money conviction after the nation’s highest court refused to intervene. Like so much else in the criminal case and the current American political landscape, the scenario set to unfold in an austere Manhattan […]

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15 hours ago ‘Untapped talent’ summit aims to help Canadians with disabilities find work

TORONTO — As some Canadians with disabilities face challenges finding work, an upcoming summit is aiming to help those seeking jobs connect with potential employers, while educating the latter on ways to boost accessibility. The virtual event, billed as the Untapped Talent Summit, is being put on Monday by the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and […]

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16 hours ago US economy likely added 153,000 jobs last month, returning to normal after strike and hurricanes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Getting a clear view of the U.S. job market hasn’t been easy the past few months. Hurricanes and a big strike at Boeing threw off the October jobs numbers, pushing them down and setting up a payback rebound in November that likely exaggerated the strength of hiring. The December jobs numbers, out […]

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22 hours ago ‘SERIOUS VIOLATION:’ Crocodile head seized from Canadian’s baggage in India

An unnamed Canadian man was arrested in India after customs officials allegedly found a crocodile head in his luggage. The reptilian’s smuggled mug was found Monday during a security check as the 32-year-old was awaiting Air Canada Flight AC 051 for the trip home at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, customs officials said […]

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