88 m. ago Impressive Toronto proposal might actually be a place people can afford to live

Declining housing prices have, thus far, failed to bring Toronto homes back to a level where the average resident can afford to purchase, but even people just scraping by might soon be able to call this striking new development home.CreateTO, an agency that manages the City's real estate assets, has applied to bring an impressive new complex to an underutilized site next to Fairbank Station on the still-unopened Eglinton Crosstown LRT.The new two-building complex from Montgomery Sisam Architects at 9 Shortt St. (no, that isn't a typo) aims to transform a City-owned parking lot with a 41-storey tower and a six-storey mid-rise.The August rezoning application comes roughly four years after the site was first identified as one of 39 potential affordable housing sites under City ownership in 2021 — part of a broader plan to leverage property assets and inject thousands of affordable rentals into the local housing market.CreateTO revealed the design for the project this summ...

Culture

89 m. ago Les chocs climatiques sont un obstacle et une occasion à saisir pour les entreprises

L’indifférence est une piètre stratégie d’affaires ; les marchés ne fonctionnent pas sur une planète brisée.

Society

3 h. ago UN refugee agency chief suggests U.S. deportation practices violate law

GENEVA — The head of the U.N. refugee agency suggested Monday that President Donald Trump’s America has carried out deportation practices that violate international law, and criticized a wider “backlash” in some countries against migrants and refugees. Filippo Grandi, the U.N. high commissioner for refugees, used a speech to lament that drastic funding cuts and […]

Other

4 h. ago Montreal universities brace for tensions as city marks Oct. 7 anniversary

Student strikes, vigils and protests planned across the city

Society

6 h. ago Transparency is at the bottom of the B.C. NDP's list of priorities

Vaughn Palmer: Legal expert slams province's handling of Haida Gwaii land title case

Other

6 h. ago Trump approves Alaska mining road, stake in Canadian firm behind project

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said approval of Ambler Road will unlock access to critical minerals 'that we need to win the AI arms race against China.'

Economics

6 h. ago LILLEY: Two big Canadian companies caught up in Trump administration probe

The fight over Russian interference in the 2016 American presidential election, the investigation of Donald Trump and the current retribution in Washington is being felt in the Great White North. The Trump administration is seeking out those they have accused of weaponizing the justice system against the President, and it includes a lawyer whose firm […]

Politics

7 h. ago Auto sector tempering expectations of Carney’s meeting with Trump

OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepared to enter the belly of the beast with his Oval Office meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, those representing Canadian industries threatened by Trump’s tariffs were bracing themselves. The Canadian auto industry, one of those suffering the most from steep U.S. tariffs, tempered expectations of […]

Transport

7 h. ago Nutrien Announces Release Dates for Third Quarter 2025 Results and Conference Call

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — Nutrien Ltd. (TSX and NYSE: NTR) announced today plans to release third quarter 2025 results after market close on Wednesday, November 5. Nutrien will host a conference call to discuss its results and outlook at 10:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, November 6. Investors can access the call by dialing 1-800-990-2777 or 1-416-855-9085 […]

Culture

7 h. ago In Calgary courts: Fraud suspect to spend rest of trial behind bars after judge rules he's been intentionally delaying his hearing

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Oct. 6 to 10, 2025

Other

8 h. ago Chief justice says rule of law, judicial independence protect Canada from autocracy

OTTAWA — While Canada is not a superpower in the traditional sense of the word, it’s “certainly a democratic superpower,” Chief Justice Richard Wagner said Monday at a ceremony to open the Supreme Court’s judicial year. Wagner told dignitaries gathered in the courtroom that the country’s legal community is united in a deep conviction that […]

Events

8 h. ago Auto sector tempering expectations ahead of Carney’s meeting with Trump

OTTAWA — The Canadian auto industry is tempering its expectations of Tuesday’s high-profile meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump. The industry is among those suffering the most from steep U.S. tariffs and its representatives tell The Canadian Press they’re looking for positive signals on Tuesday — but not much more. […]

Transport

9 h. ago Trudeau airport losing 4,500 parking spots this month as part of redevelopment plan

A new 6,300-spot facility is scheduled for completion in 2031.

Politics

9 h. ago L’Illinois et Chicago tentent d’empêcher Trump d’y envoyer la Garde nationale

Une juge a bloqué l’envoi de telles troupes à Portland, en Oregon, deux jours avant leur requête.

Society

9 h. ago Trump menace d’utiliser l’état d’urgence pour déployer la Garde nationale

L’Illinois et Chicago ont saisi lundi la justice pour bloquer le déploiement.

Society

9 h. ago Illinois, Chicago sue Trump admin over National Guard deployment

'He is using our military as political pawns to build up his own ego,' said California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who also vowed to sue.

Society

10 h. ago À quoi s’attendre de la nouvelle poignée de main entre Mark Carney et Donald Trump?

Ottawa n’a plus l’ambition du retrait de tous les tarifs américains, ce qu’exige l’opposition.

Transport

11 h. ago Trump imposera des tarifs de 25% sur les camions importés aux États

Les États-Unis imposeront dès le 1er novembre des tarifs douaniers de 25% sur les camions lourds entrant sur son territoire depuis d'autres pays.

Economics

11 h. ago Oasis guitarist Paul ‘Bonehead’ Arthurs taking break from tour amid cancer battle

Oasis guitarist Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs announced he is stepping away from the band’s world tour to deal with prostate cancer. The 60-year-old revealed the news on Instagram on Friday, explaining the “planned” health break after receiving the diagnosis earlier this year. “The good news is I’m responding really well to treatment, which meant I could […]

Events

11 h. ago A Trump loonie? Plans are in the works, but there are legal hurdles

Experts have said the coin may skirt the “no head and shoulders portrait” restrictions on U.S. currency

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