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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9 hours ago Federal changes could result in a sea change in delivery of primary care

Nurse practitioners could soon bill OHIP directly under federal changes that represent a sea-change in the delivery of primary care.

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2 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.

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28 hours ago Ottawa must axe capital gains changes amid uncertainty: Canadian chamber

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is urging the federal government to axe proposed changes to Canada's capital gains tax rules amid uncertainty for filers in the coming tax season.

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1 hour 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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5 hours ago ‘A reality that I face’: Two Coutts protesters face jail for part in 2022 blockade

One of the men addressed the court, offering an apology for the residents of Milk River and Coutts and for the stress the blockade caused

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6 hours ago B.C. health officials urge residents to take precautions as respiratory infections rise

'We are seeing a lot of illness at the moment," says Dr. Jennifer Vines, interim medical director for public health response at the B.C. CDC.

Science

4 hours ago 'Beyond words': Historic Inglewood building headed for demolition, tenants struggle to find alternative housing

The impending demolition of a century-old building in Calgary’s oldest neighbourhood has left tenants scrambling to find alternative housing by the end of the month. The 114-year-old Gresham Block building in Inglewood is set for demolition, according to a notice to terminate residential tenancy obtained by Postmedia from a current Gresham Block resident. “The demolition […]

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13 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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7 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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2 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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3 hours ago Ottawa firefighters uninjured after tumbling through floor of burning home

The blaze struck a single-family bungalow in the 1000 block of Southwood Drive near Iris Street early Friday.

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24 hours ago Stranded Montreal Statcare patients offered alternative health care site

A week of uncertainty before Christmas culminated with the closure of the Statcare clinic, leaving residents who had relied on it for medical help left without an option.

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9 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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25 hours ago UCP committee members vote to increase Alberta MLA pay, government caucus funding

Both changes were approved by the committee via five-to-four votes which were cast along party lines

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10 hours ago David Staples: University of Alberta wise to get ahead of fierce backlash against DEI

The University of Alberta is trail-blazing on a critical issue, becoming the first university in Canada to reform its DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) program. U of A president Bill Flanagan signalled the change in a piece he wrote for the Edmonton Journal where he focused on controversial aspects of DEI programs — or EDI […]

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33 hours ago WWE U.S. Women’s Champion Chelsea Green hopes to bring belt back home to Canada

On the latest episode of No Holds Barred, Postmedia’s wrestling editor Rob Wong and Postmedia wrestling writer Jan Murphy speak with the inaugural WWE United States Women’s Champion, Chelsea Green. They talk about how Green’s life has changed since winning the title, who she first thought of when she captured the belt, attending WWE RAW’s […]

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4 hours ago Firefighter from Winnipeg pitches in with wildfire battle while visiting California

Romeo Petit and others were told to evacuate the home they were staying in Tuesday, on the outskirts of Pasadena.

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14 hours ago Manque de médecins: un maire interdit à ses habitants de tomber malades

Un arrêté municipal interdit aux résidents d'un village italien de tomber malades en raison d’une grave pénurie de médecins.

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30 hours ago Elections B.C. looks at B.C. Conservative complaint of improper voting at drug facility

Rustad says other alleged irregularities include voting by non-citizens and non-residents of specific ridings, and he wants assurances for B.C. voters that "it's only Canadian citizens who are voting."

Politics

32 hours ago Schools cancel classes, flights grounded across Southern U.S. as another burst of winter storms move in

DALLAS — Another blast of winter storms in the U.S. on Thursday closed schools, snarled flights and put millions of residents across the South under warnings of snow and freezing rain that could cause dangerous travel conditions. Texas schools cancelled classes for more than 1 million students before the arrival of frigid and icy weather […]

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8 hours ago Kevin O’Leary torches California Gov. Gavin Newsom over wildfires: ‘Bad forest management’

'You can't blame this all on climate change. That's what Newsom will try to do,' O'Leary told the Daily Mail

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21 hours ago Quebec energy deal worth billions gets green light in Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — A dramatic vote on Thursday night ended with the Newfoundland and Labrador government deciding to move forward with a draft energy deal with Quebec heralded as a game-changer for the indebted Atlantic province. The Opposition Progressive Conservatives walked out of the legislature in protest, without casting a vote. The party had […]

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30 hours ago Elections B.C. looks at B.C. Conservative complaint of improper voting at recovery facility

Rustad says other alleged irregularities include voting by non-citizens and non-residents of specific ridings, and he wants assurances for B.C. voters that "it's only Canadian citizens who are voting."

Politics

9 hours ago Halifax encampment resident calls for better supports after ‘terrifying’ tent fire

Andrew Goodsell was settling into his tent at the Lower Flinn Park encampment in Halifax for the night when he heard a large explosion go off nearby.

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46 hours ago Disabled Edmontonian’s closest parking during residential ban 5.6 km away: ‘Not very reasonable’

A disabled north Edmonton resident is calling for more thought to be put into residential parking bans, as her options to comply with the rules feel as limited as her mobility is.

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15 hours ago Incendies de Los Angeles: un ordre d’évacuation envoyé par erreur sème la panique

Un ordre d’évacuation envoyé par erreur jeudi dans tout le comté de Los Angeles a semé la panique et provoqué la colère des résidents.

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23 hours ago How the wildfires in Los Angeles area could affect California’s home insurance market

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The wildfires that destroyed homes in multiple sections of the Los Angeles area will test California’s efforts to stabilize the state’s insurance marketplace after many insurers stopped issuing residential policies due to the high fire risk. The wind-driven blazes that started Tuesday roared through neighborhoods from the Pacific Coast inland to […]

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23 hours ago EN IMAGES | Les incendies toujours hors de contrôle dévorent Los Angeles: le bilan monte à 6 morts

Le feu ravage jeudi Los Angeles et dévore maisons et véhicules, entraînant l’évacuation de dizaines de milliers de personnes.

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23 hours ago À Los Angeles, les incendies les «plus dévastateurs» de Californie toujours indomptés

Hollywood, menacée un temps par les flammes, peut respirer: l’ordre d’évacuation a été levé jeudi matin.

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25 hours ago Incendies à Los Angeles: de Paris Hilton à Billy Crystal, plusieurs célébrités ont perdu leur maison

Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal, Anthony Hopkins et plusieurs autres ont vu leur résidence détruite par les flammes.

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26 hours ago George Stroumboulopoulos opens doors to friends as L.A. rallies amid fires

Eight people, two dogs and a cat found refuge in George Stroumboulopoulos’s Los Angeles home as wildfires raged through parts of the city, fuelled by ferocious Santa Ana winds. The Canadian media personality said he opened his doors to friends whose homes were evacuated or destroyed by the flames, as he watched the Sunset fire […]

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27 hours ago Incendies de forêt à Los Angeles: les athlètes professionnels et les entraîneurs ne sont pas épargnés

Les trois feux de forêt qui font des ravages dans la grande région de Los Angeles ont forcé l’évacuation de près de 20 000 personnes jusqu’à présent.

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27 hours ago L.A. Mayor Karen Bass blasted by celebs, residents over ‘embarrassing’ response to devastating wildfires

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing all kinds of heat and calls to step down as wildfires rage and ravage the city. The 71-year-old Democrat took part in a press conference on Wednesday, after returning from a trip to Ghana, where at one point, she refused to answer an Irish reporter’s questions. Despite receiving […]

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28 hours ago The King Center, EVERFI, and NFL Launch ‘Nonviolence for Social Change’ Educational Resource for Youth

Atlanta, GA., Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The King Center, in collaboration with EVERFI and with generous support from the National Football League (NFL) and its Inspire Change social justice campaign, is proud to introduce “Nonviolence for Social Change,” a free digital lesson. This powerful addition to EVERFI’s 306: Black History – Continuing the Story […]

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31 hours ago ‘Catastrophe’: Video shows before and after as L.A. wildfire engulfs California mountains

At least five people have died, Governor Gavin Newsom said Wednesday, as thousands forced to evacuate

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31 hours ago Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard leaves team before game to be with family as wildfires ravage LA area

Kawhi Leonard left the Los Angeles Clippers in Denver on Wednesday to be with his family in Los Angeles after they were evacuated from their Pacific Palisades home because of wildfires. “You definitely have to take care of home … Totally had my support 100%,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. “Going back, checking on his […]

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35 hours ago Firefighters battle to control devastating Los Angeles wildfires as ferocious winds calm somewhat

LOS ANGELES — Firefighters battled to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area early Thursday that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and sent thousands of people frantically fleeing their homes. Ferocious winds that drove the flames and led to chaotic evacuations have calmed somewhat […]

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35 hours ago Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton among celebs who lost homes in L.A. fires

LOS ANGELES — Fires burning in and around Los Angeles have claimed the homes of numerous celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton and led to sweeping disruptions of entertainment events. Three awards ceremonies planned for this weekend have been postponed. Next week’s Oscar nominations have been delayed. And tens of thousands of […]

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39 hours ago Au moins cinq morts dans les incendies à Los Angeles, Hollywood évacué

Le bilan des incendies qui sévissent autour de Los Angeles a grimpé à au moins cinq morts.

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45 hours ago New Orleans hires former NY police czar amid investigations into security

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said she had hired former New York Police Commissioner William J. Bratton as a consultant during a tense city council meeting Wednesday as officials and residents sought answers over security lapses after a terror attack that killed 14 people in the French Quarter. Kirkpatrick also told […]

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