4 hours ago Ontario's remaining winter weather could be all over the place as La Niña arrives

Buckle up, because Ontario's weather is set to take a wild ride as La Niña makes its presence felt through the winter.According to a new report from The Weather Network, this year's winter is shaping up to be completely different from the mild conditions we saw last season, thanks to the arrival of a climate pattern called La Niña.The pattern occurs when water temperatures around the equator in the eastern Pacific Ocean come in around 0.5 degrees C colder than normal for a few months in a row, which can influence weather systems worldwide.The U.S. Climate Prediction Center (CPC) indicates a 60 per cent chance that a weak La Niña will persist throughout the rest of winter, although there is a chance that we'll revert back to more neutral conditions in time for spring.La Niña conditions are officially here—and they're likely to stick around for the rest of the winter. https://t.co/7WVUGOOA4A— The Weather Network (@weathernetwork) January 10, 202...

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79 minutes ago Canada, G7 leaders, denounce Venezuela’s suppression of political opposition

OTTAWA — Canada is joining its closest allies in denouncing Venezuela’s crackdown on democracy — the first G7 foreign policy statement since Canada began chairing the group this year. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was inaugurated Friday for a third six-year term, after a July election widely seen as illegitimate. Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado appeared […]

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3 hours ago Ottawa public elementary schools could lose French programs, redraw catchments in bold new plan

A new report recommends changes to how OCDSB elementary schools deliver French immersion, phasing out some special needs programs and more.

Society

8 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...

Economics

3 hours ago In Hottest Year Ever, US Homes Used a Record Amount of Power to Keep Cool

While artificial intelligence has attracted scrutiny for energy use, the residential sector is far and away the biggest power suck — and it’s set to grow as the planet heats up.

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9 hours ago Belleville police expand Collision Reporting Centre with new online tool

Belleville Police’s Collision Reporting Centre introduces "Start from Home," letting drivers report minor collisions online before visiting.

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11 hours ago Samsung Bioepis and Teva Enter into a Strategic Partnership for Commercialization of EPYSQLI® (eculizumab

Marks a step forward in broadening treatment options for patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) and generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) in the U.S. Partnership supports Teva’s Pivot to Growth strategy and adds to its broad biosimilar portfolio INCHEON, Korea and TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Samsung […]

Culture

4 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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2 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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8 hours ago Climate Change: Scientists confirm 2024 was Canada and the world's hottest year on record

A report Friday from Berkeley Earth shows the planet surpassed the previous record set in 2023 by a clear margin. 

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11 hours ago Constellation buying Calpine in $26.6 billion deal that would join two huge US power companies

Constellation is buying power natural gas and geothermal power provider Calpine for $16.4 billion, joining together two of the country’s biggest power companies. The transaction includes 50 million shares of Constellation stock, $4.5 billion in cash and the assumption of approximately $12.7 billion of Calpine debt. When accounting for cash expected to be generated by […]

Economics

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 […]

Politics

10 hours ago Greece bans windowless basements, freezes central Athens licenses in overhaul of short

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Lawmakers in Greece began debating proposed legislation on Friday to toughen rules for short-term rentals amid a surge in tourism, including a ban on using converted storage spaces and windowless basements. Renovated warehouses, underground spaces and former industrial properties will be removed from rental platforms under the proposed changes, including locations […]

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5 hours ago Are the Liberal leadership rules enough to mitigate foreign interference?

The Liberal Party has set new rules on who can vote in the leadership race. But some experts say it might not be enough to mitigate fears of foreign interference.

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9 hours ago Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly not running for Liberal leadership: ‘I decided to put my country first’

Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc also announced this week that he would not be running for Trudeau's job

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23 hours ago Liberals will defend against foreign — and furry — interference in leadership vote

Prominent people are poking fun at the Liberals and their lax rules by registering their dogs

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23 hours ago Mischievous critics register their pets as Liberals ahead of leadership vote

Prominent people are poking fun at the Liberals and their lax rules by registering their dogs

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