2 h. ago 2016 Nissan Leaf EV owner says cost of battery replacement may not be worth investment

Neil Turner says his EV was driving well until this past winter during a cold snap. He says the battery range began to drop a kilometre a second.

Economics

5 h. ago What’s new at Nat Bailey this season? There’s plenty already, and still more to come

The Vancouver Canadians hold their Northwest League home opener Tuesday at the venerable Nat, the grand old ballpark that's been undergoing renovations or much of the winter

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11 h. ago Centrica Refrains From Refilling UK Gas Storage for Next Winter

Centrica Plc hasn’t started refilling the UK’s biggest gas storage facility in the North Sea, potentially leaving the nation without reserves for next winter.

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48 h. ago Abandoned Toronto car dealership transforming into sports and social club

A vacant car dealership in Toronto is getting a new lease on life as it gears up to be transformed into a trendy sports and social club.Spring has arrived in Toronto (in theory, at least), bringing with it a renewed excitement to get active among friends for many of the city's residents, and one community in particular is about to get an especially exciting new hub to hang out and hit the courts.Last winter, Ontario-based pickleball and padel club, Fairgrounds, burst onto the scene, opening a series of public clubs everywhere from Etobicoke's Cloverdale Mall to the heart of Yonge and St. Clair, giving folks the city over the chance to get their game on, membership fee-free.This season is shaping up to be no different, as the pickleball brand prepares to open a brand-new club in their most creative location yet: a former Mercedes-Benz dealership at Bayview and Eglinton.The new Leaside flagship is setting up shop at 849 Eglinton East as an interim adaptive use of the sp...

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2 d. ago Toronto has a new wine and chocolate tasting event but it's in a helicopter

If you're ready to take your love for chocolate to new heights, you'll be pleased to hear that Toronto has an experience designed just for adventure seekers with a sweet tooth. The Grand Chocolate Flight is a one-of-a-kind experience that combines a private chocolate tasting with a helicopter flight around Toronto. The one-hour guided tasting is led by a chocolate expert on board, who will teach you how the treats are made. Throughout the 15-kilometre helicopter flight (which takes anywhere from six to eight minutes), you can expect to savour raw cacao, as well as a curated selection of local artisan chocolates. You'll also be able to enjoy a bottle of Canadian sparkling wine and learn more about how to pair chocolates with different wines. After the ride, each guest is offered a chocolate tasting kit, a bottle of sparkling wine, as well as a commemorative digital photo next to the helicopter.  Each chocolate tasting kit contains three dark chocolate ba...

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3 d. ago A Skoki adventure: Winter glamping is doable with a little prep

Time to knock something off the bucket list. Louise and I have always dreamed of going to a backcountry lodge. Skoki Lodge nestled in the beautiful alpine region of Banff National Park had been on our radar and we wanted to access it in the winter. The historic lodge and cabins provided rustic luxury, incredible […]

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3 d. ago EU Nations Set to Back More Flexibility for Filling Gas Storage

European Union member states are set to back more flexible rules for filling gas storage before winter, amid criticism that current targets artificially raise prices.

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4 d. ago Rite of spring: Chief William Commanda Bridge reopening on Friday

The popular multi-use pathway over the Ottawa River had been closed off for winter as of early December.

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5 d. ago LAU: Toronto has eight months to vastly improve its winter performance

One reason that it took so long to clear snow is that many of the city's plows were out of commission

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6 d. ago Multiple collisions reported in parts of Ontario as winter weather returns

Another blast of wintry weather hit parts of Ontario this morning, resulting in multiple collisions that included a six-vehicle crash on one of Toronto’s busiest roadways. Environment Canada has issued a weather advisory for regions including Toronto, London and parts of southern Georgian Bay, which could see up to five centimetres of snow, while areas […]

Events

6 d. ago East Coast’s reluctant spring interrupted by snow, ice pellets and freezing rain

Winter weather is making a messy comeback today in parts of Atlantic Canada, with snow, ice pellets and freezing rain in the forecast.

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7 d. ago 'Look to the future': Transformed Olympic Plaza will include skating rink in winter

Renderings reveal a new-look public plaza centred on a 12-metre statue inspired by 1988 Olympics logo and a summertime water feature shaped like a 10-point star

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7 d. ago Markets plummet amid warning of ‘economic nuclear winter’ from tariffs

European and Asian shares saw dramatic losses, the leading U.S. index flirted with bear market territory in pre-market trading, and oil prices sagged.

Economics

8 d. ago Where’s the power? Benign Blue Jays swept away by Mets, fall back to 5

Just 10 games into the 2025 season, the Blue Jays are in somewhat desperate need for an order of low-hanging fruit. That would be Toronto general manager Ross Atkins dismissive term for “power” when asked in the aftermath of a disastrous 2024 season if adding some home-run power would be a winter priority. It clearly […]

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9 d. ago Croatia’s Korcula island offers medieval history, outdoor adventure, wine and more

“Marco.” “Polo.” These are two words that travellers might expect to hear when lounging at hotel pools as children play the popular water tag game. Hearing “Marco Polo” while walking the cobblestone lanes of the beautiful and historic Korcula Old Town on the Croatian island of Korcula, however, was a surprise to me. As the […]

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9 d. ago Late season game minus Jake McCabe will test Leaf playoff prep

Consider the next game or two a full-on fire drill for the Maple Leafs. How prepared are they to unexpectedly lose one of their best defencemen, should it happen in a playoff series and not in a regular season mishap? They play the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night without Jake McCabe, who will miss […]

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1 week ago Natural wonders beckon in Belize from ancient caves to the Great Blue Hole

Central American country packs a punch for adventure, culture and history

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1 week ago Dollar Traders Prep for More Losses After 1.5% Slide in Currency

Traders are bracing for more dollar weakness after President Donald Trump’s sweeping trade tariffs weakened the US currency by the most in two and a half years.

Economics

1 week ago Get ahead in your career with the latest project management certification

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Transport

1 week ago Snow and freezing rain return to parts of Ontario; more power outages possible

Ontario is in the path of another spring storm, complete with snow and ice. Environment Canada has issued snowfall and winter storm warnings for areas between the Manitoba border and Thunder Bay. Further eastward, conditions remain cold but become wet. Freezing rain warnings stretch all the way from north of Sault Ste. Marie to the […]

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