2 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...

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2 h. ago Toronto home on market for first time in decades is half the price of neighbours

In a Toronto neighbourhood where houses on average sell for $1.4 million and more, finding a home for almost half that price feels too good to be true. 54 Morberly Ave. is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom semi-detached house just steps from the Danforth, and it's listed for only $799,000. One reason the home might be listed for so low is that they want to incite a bidding war. An aerial shot of the house and property. Which, in most neighbourhoods, is not a thing that's happening right now. But the Danforth is one of the few neighbourhoods that is still seeing overbidding. The living room with a fireplace. The other reason this house might be listed well below the neighbourhood average is because this is the first time the home has been listed in decades, according to the listing, and likely needs a lot of work. The dining room. Don't get us wrong, the house does have some things going for it, like a good layout and lots of natural ligh...

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2 h. ago Iconic Toronto barbecue joint is branching out with a totally new concept

Saucier, spicier, with a discernible perfume of wood smoke, a new kind of eye candy will soon be drawing fans to the furthest reaches of King West. Lured by an all-day menu peppered with sticky, smoky, barbecued bites, they'll descend on the corner of King and Spadina for something new from an iconic local spot. Opening this summer, The Carbon Snack Bar is set to revitalize the heritage space at 460 King Street West, last occupied by Quantum Coffee."I fall in love with locations and then I reverse engineer what should go there," explains owner Yannick Bigourdan. "I fell in love with the corner right away, but then I also had in the back of my mind that somewhere in my life I would open a Carbon Snack Bar or two."Still, envisioned as "a baby brother or baby sister to The Carbon Bar," which first opened in 2013 and is still garnering rave reviews, the new spot, he affirms, will have its own unique personality. "We want to offer a very fun grab-and-go experience around that v...

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4 h. ago Blue Jays’ bats go silent, Easton Lucas gets pounded in a dispirited home loss to the Atlanta Braves

No one ever thought Easton Lucas would continue to post an unblemished earned run average. At the same time, no one thought Lucas would earn two wins in his first two starts as he filled in for an injured Max Scherzer. Lucas has been better than good, pitching a combined 10.1 innings in boasting a […]

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5 h. ago EdgePoint Announces Acquisition of Additional Warrants of TeraGo

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES ORFOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TeraGo Inc. (“TeraGo” or the “Issuer”) (TSX:TGO): This press release is being disseminated by EdgePoint Investment Group Inc. (“EdgePoint”) and Cymbria Corporation (“Cymbria,” and collectively with EdgePoint, the “Acquiror”), an account managed by EdgePoint, to […]

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7 h. ago Topicus.com Inc. Announces Release Date for First Quarter Results

TORONTO, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Topicus.com Inc. (TSXV:TOI) announced today it intends to release its first quarter results on May 2, 2025. The Company’s quarterly results will be disseminated via press release and made available on the Company’s website (www.topicus.com) and the SEDAR website (www.sedarplus.ca), after markets close on Friday, May 2, 2025.   […]

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7 h. ago LEAFS NOTES: Mitch Marner making little fuss on the verge of 100 points

Much fewer than 100 Maple Leafs have ever reached 100 points. Only three in fact since NHL expansion, though a fourth is about to join. Mitch Marner comes into Tuesday’s game in Buffalo needed a goal or assist to join Doug Gilmour, Darryl Sittler and Auston Matthews. All did it twice, Gilmour holding the record […]

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7 h. ago What does Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s mega deal mean for the Blue Jays moving forward?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Long Ball, Postmedia’s Rob Wong speaks with Toronto Sun Blue Jays writer Rob Longley and Toronto Sun sports columnist Steve Simmons from Rogers Centre following Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s contract extension press conference. They discuss what this historic contract means for the Blue Jays franchise, the impact of owner […]

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7 h. ago Constellation Software Inc. Announces Release Date for First Quarter Results

TORONTO, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU) announced today it intends to release its first quarter results on May 12, 2025. The Company’s quarterly results will be disseminated via press release and made available on the Company’s website (www.csisoftware.com) and the SEDAR website (www.sedarplus.ca), after markets close on Monday, May 12, […]

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8 h. ago With Blue Jays’ Vlad Guerrero Jr. locked up for life, owner Edward Rogers vows World Series will follow

He strode to the podium clad in his stylish pink suit, that finery later covered by the Blue Jays jersey he intends to wear for the rest of his playing days. And then Vlad Guerrero Jr. signed his baseball life away, putting pen to paper on the historic 14-year, $500-million US extension he agreed to […]

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8 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 […]

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8 h. ago SIMMONS: Edward Rogers doesn’t know Vladimir Guerrero Jr. very well, but is happy to give him $500 million

In the midst of all the smiles, the gratitude, the ceremony and the signatures, Edward Rogers, who rarely speaks in public,, admitted he doesn’t know Vladimir Guerrero Jr. very well. It was a rather astounding admission for the most powerful man in Canadian sport to make on the day the unofficial became official. That Guerrero […]

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9 h. ago Electra Closes Final Tranche of Oversubscribed Private Placement

TORONTO, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”) announces that it has closed the final tranche of its oversubscribed non-brokered private placement previously announced on March 24, 2025, raising aggregate gross proceeds of approximately US$3.5 million (the “Offering”). The Offering closed in two tranches, […]

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9 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Pickering religious leader faces seven sex assault charges

York Regional Police have charged a religious leader with seven counts of sexual assault. Cops said the suspect, Pravin Ranijan, 44, of Toronto, was running religious studies out of a residence in Pickering. Police said a victim alleged that, between January 2021 and October 2024, they had been sexually assaulted six times during spiritual study […]

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10 h. ago Toronto’s ‘cherry blossom watch’ says it’s almost time for popular spring pilgrimage

Toronto's largest public park says its famous cherry blossom trees are showing their first signs of impending bloom.

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10 h. ago Here are some of the big movies and shows filming in Toronto this season

Toronto is known for being a bit of a mini Hollywood, with tons of shows and movies filming in the city each year. As time goes on, the productions get more and more epic, with the lineup for this spring and into summer being no exception.Keep your eyes peeled when you're out, as these exciting movies and shows are filming in Toronto soon:Mr. IrrelevantThis feature film is for the sports lovers. Mr Irrelevant tells a story about John Tuggle, "drafted in the last round of the 1983 NFL draft by the New York Giants, and his enduring impact on his team and teammates."When: Filming begins April 2025The GreatestAnother one to get excited about if you love sports. The Greatest is about the life of Muhammad Ali, a professional boxer and social activist. Two of the series' producers are Jay-Z and Michael B. Jordan, so you know this is going to be good.When: Filming begins April 2025The Strangers: Chapter ThreeIf you're a horror fan like mysel...

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10 h. ago Toronto rent prices continue to fall and are the cheapest they've been in years

Though Toronto is still very far from being considered an affordable place to live, rent prices in the city have been on a consistent downward trajectory for many months now, and the latest figures from March 2025 are no different.By the end of 2024, the average cost of an apartment in the Big Smoke had plummeted to the cheapest level it had been in more than two years, which has now extended into a whopping 32-month low.New reports from listing platforms like Zumper and Rentals.ca show that though it's still far pricier to nab a place in the GTA than almost anywhere else in the country, tenants are being afforded more financial wiggle room than they have in previous years, with the monthly rent of all sizes of units ever-lowering while the real estate market falters.As of last month, the typical one-bedroom unit in the region has dropped to around $2,300, marking a small reduction both month-over-month and year-over-year (by 0.4 per cent and ...

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11 h. ago Looks like Toronto has to wait a little longer for 2025's cherry blossom bloom

As the spring weather blooms into full effect, Toronto residents are eagerly awaiting one of the most highly anticipated events — the cherry blossoms in High Park.Local cherry blossom expert, Sakura Steve, has been keeping his weekly updates, and given an update on when we can expect the cherry blossoms to hit full bloom.After a recent visit to High Park, he showcased that the current buds are sitting at Stage Two in their blooming process. That means little progress has been made from last week's green-tipped babies into fuller, rounder buds — but that’s a good thing.Because Toronto experienced colder-than-usual weather during April, this stage of the process has kept the buds safe and secure to combat the harsher climate.Steven notes that, if the buds had progressed to Stage Three or Four, they would've likely been damaged.But this comes with the downside of the cherry blossoms being stuck at Stage Two, delaying their development by a short while — as ...

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11 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...

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11 h. ago SEIU Local 2 Toronto janitors ratify new agreement covering thousands of members

More than 3,000 private sector cleaners are closing the gap with the living wage, and setting the standard for thousands more TORONTO, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SEIU Local 2 janitors in Toronto have a new deal with their employers after a ratification vote this past Saturday. Workers like Christine Neckles, are very happy […]

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