58 minutes ago ‘Be careful out there’: Ford tells Toronto cyclists to avoid major arterial roads

Ontario's premier and transportation minister are suggesting cyclists avoid Toronto's major roads as the province forges ahead with a plan to remove bike lanes from some streets.

Transport

63 minutes ago Three to See Edmonton Events: Downtown Winterval, AGA 100 Art Party and Marlena Wyman at Bugera Matheson

Downtown Winterval: This now-annual cluster of city-core fun is a sweet blend of ice carving, shiny lights, maple taffy, Christmas markets, sleigh rides, art installations, Santa photos, and local businesses offering deals. Top that off with warm street music on the central main stage, with Melafrique at 5 p.m., Major Love at 6 p.m. then […]

Culture

5 hours ago Rookie police officer resigns prior to pleading guilty to impaired driving

A rookie St. Thomas police officer resigned from the force prior to pleading guilty to impaired driving on Thursday, a police spokesperson says.

Events

7 hours ago Person forced into vehicle, assaulted, driven against their will: Police

A Tillsonburg resident is facing multiple charges after a person was forced into a vehicle, assaulted and driven against their will in St. Thomas, police say. According to a St. Thomas police news release, a 911 call was received just after 4:30 a.m. on Thursday regarding an individual forced into a vehicle and assaulted. Through […]

Events

7 hours ago Critics say crackdown on DTES sidewalk vendors 'redistributes' them to other areas

City of Vancouver, police crack down on street vendors in the DTES

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16 hours ago An old 1800s Toronto apothecary turned house is up for sale at over $4 million

How often do you get the chance to call an old apothecary home? Almost never!But today could be your day because tucked away in the vibrant and eclectic Queen West neighbourhood is an 1890s corner store apothecary that's been transformed into a stylish duplex.  Right from the jump, 197 Argyle St. makes you take notice. The original apothecary entrance. With the original apothecary entrance that has been lovingly preserved, you feel like you’ve stepped into a Victorian-era postcard. An open-concept floor plan in one of the apartments. But once you step inside, the old building is all fresh and contemporary with touches of charm and character from its historical past. Original tin ceilings and stained glass add character. Original 14-foot tin ...

Economics

16 hours ago Une vingtaine de faux documents déposés au tribunal pour forcer des hausses de loyer

Un propriétaire immobilier a déposé au TAL au moins une vingtaine de faux documents qui visaient à augmenter le loyer de ses locataires.

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25 hours ago Santa Claus Parade and other magical events happening this weekend in Toronto

Taylor Swift fans will be back in full effect as she performs the last of her Toronto shows before heading to Vancouver to wind down the glorious and seemingly never-ending Eras Tour. The 120th annual Santa Claus Parade will also hit the city streets on Sunday at 12:30 p.m., along with the 5K Holly Jolly […]

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25 hours ago B.C. storm: More strong winds due Friday as power restoration wraps up

The latest forecast comes just as B.C. Hydro says it has restored power to 90 per cent of customers who lost electricity this week after a so-called bomb cyclone offshore sent hurricane-force winds into parts of the south coast.

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