7 h. ago Haunted Halloween event to take over abandoned Target location in Toronto

Toronto is about to get a brand-new Halloween attraction taking over an already chill-inducing venue: Cloverdale Mall's abandoned Target location.This fully immersive and nightmare-inducing playground, dubbed 13 Rooms, will let you step straight into over a dozen terrifying worlds, with no two rooms being quite the same. Rooms with themes like "Deadly Dolls," "Sinister Cinema," "Pumpkin Hollow," and more will offer a variety of frights for whatever kind of scare you're craving this fall. This attraction from the team behind the Screemers haunted house franchise is designed to be an immersive cinematic experience that will live perfectly on your social media feed, with spooky photo opportunities all around. And, like Screemers' other haunted house attractions, you'll want to pay very close attention to anything that may be lurking in the corners. Each space comes to life with dra...

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14 h. ago F1 driver Max Verstappen makes Nurburgring debut in endurance racing

NURBURG, Germany — Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen made his debut at the Nurburgring Endurance Series on Saturday by finishing seventh in a field of 19 starters. Verstappen used a gap in the F1 calendar after winning the Italian Grand Prix last weekend to dabble in endurance sportscar racing by completing the four-hour race in […]

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16 h. ago Driven by higher demand for services, Calgary women's charity seeking new wheels

'Demand is up immensely year-over-year and we're doing everything we can to keep up'

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20 h. ago CRIME HUNTER: White trash serial killer Henry Lee Lucas’s vile lies

When notorious serial killer Henry Lee Lucas was captured, he started blabbing. And he never really stopped. Following Lucas’s 1983 arrest in Texas for unlawful possession of a firearm, the one-eyed drifter told Williamson County Sheriff Jim Boutwell and members of the Texas Rangers that he killed two women: a young woman believed to be […]

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31 h. ago 10 condos you can buy for less than $400k in downtown Toronto right now

Toronto's real estate market is in an unprecedented downward spiral which continues to scare away buyers worried about what snail-paced sales and a growing backlog of listings will mean for their future investment.But, for those brave enough to fulfill their dream of property ownership amid such an uncertain market (and economy in general), there are some serious deals to be had, with house, townhome and condo prices inching downward, in some cases to levels not seen in many years.For the first time in a long time, units in downtown T.O. are getting snagged for around the $350,000 mark — one, in fact, sold for only $295,000 this week — with dozens currently available in the $300k range, which would have been unheard of just a few years ago.Here are some of the most affordable units on the market right now:1014-251 Jarvis StreetKW Living Realty, Brokerage/condos.caThis clean, bright studio may be small and cookie-cutter, but wha...

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31 h. ago De parc abandonné à joyaux touristique, l’heureux destin de Bois de Belle

À Mirabel, un parc touristique écoresponsable se développe depuis 25 ans grâce à l’enthousiasme d’une communauté.

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34 h. ago Edmonton residents question police response to crash near Forest Heights school

Witnesses allege the driver was speeding several times over the limit in a school zone when the crash happened Tuesday night in the Forest Heights neighbourhood.

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36 h. ago Peel cops investigate hit and run after Mississauga dad finds driver on his own

Peel Regional Police confirmed Friday they are investigating a hit and run in Mississauga after the father of a teen boy, who was hit but suffered only minor injuries, located the driver on his own. “Police are looking into the matter and currently investigating,” Peel Regional Police Const. Tyler Bell-Morena told the Sun. “Police have […]

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37 h. ago Federal government sues Uber over alleged discrimination against people with disabilities

The federal government said Friday that it is suing Uber for allegedly discriminating against passengers with disabilities. The Department of Justice said Uber drivers routinely refuse to serve individuals with disabilities, including those with service dogs. Uber is the largest ride-hailing company in the U.S. The lawsuit alleges that Uber drivers have charged illegal cleaning […]

Politics

38 h. ago Google’s top AI scientist says ‘learning how to learn’ will be next generation’s most needed skill

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A top Google scientist and 2024 Nobel laureate said Friday that the most important skill for the next generation will be “learning how to learn” to keep pace with change as Artificial Intelligence transforms education and the workplace. Speaking at an ancient Roman theater at the foot of the Acropolis in […]

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39 h. ago Here are the most and least expensive places in the GTA to buy a home right now

There are some major deals to be had for those wading into the Toronto real estate market these days — at least, when contrasted against the prices of just a few years ago — with the vast majority of the few homes switching hands now going for far under asking price.The newest reports from August 2025 show homes in the region are going for tens of thousands of dollars less than they were last year, with average prices ranging from $642,195 for a condo to $1.3 million for a standalone house — the latter especially, still nothing to scoff at, but a notable 7.5 per cent cheaper than this time last year.But regardless of how much GTA homes have depreciated in value and which areas are being the most drastically underbid, one may wonder what neighbourhoods have the cheapest properties overall in terms of dollar amount right now.Once again, local property platform Wahi has surveyed the market and has released a ...

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41 h. ago Black Rock Coffee Bar Shares Jump 34% After $294.1 Million IPO

Black Rock Coffee Bar Inc. jumped as much as 34% after the drive-through-focused coffee chain raised $294.1 million in a US initial public offering that priced above the top of its marketed range.

Economics

41 h. ago Footage of violent road rage assault right in front of Toronto Police station goes viral

A violent road rage incident caught on camera is generating shock online, not least of all because it occurred directly in front of a Toronto Police station.The footage shows the driver of a black Dodge Ram pickup with the licence plate "LEUTY" violently slamming his car door into the driver of an e-bike, exiting the vehicle while delivering an expletive-laced tirade, and angrily throwing the e-bike to the ground before speeding away.Making the incident all the more shocking, the incident occurred directly in front of the Toronto Police 55 Division building at the corner of Dundas St. E. and Coxwell.The video shared on various social media platforms this week has amassed roughly 800 comments in one Reddit post alone, and countless more in reshares across the internet.War on bikes continuesbyu/Aggressive_Driver416 inTorontoDrivingThe clip shows the assailant screaming at another road user, "Move your f***ing car, move your f***ing bike out the f***ing way, get the...

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43 h. ago Oncotelic Therapeutics Highlights 2 Years of Clinical and Regulatory Advancements Across Late

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN — Oncotelic Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCQB: OTLC) (“OTLC” or the “Company”),  a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing transformative oncology and immunotherapy treatments, today announces a summary of its major accomplishments over the past two years. These milestones underscore meaningful clinical progress and regulatory validation across the […]

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43 h. ago Exxon CEO Says New Form of Graphite Boosts EV Battery Life, Extends Range

Exxon Mobil Corp. said it has invented a new form of graphite that can increase the life of electric-vehicle batteries by as much as 30%

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46 h. ago New design, same debate: Proposed Chinatown condo development reignites tensions

Beedie, a Burnaby-based developer, is seeking approval for a nine-storey, mixed-use building on a vacant lot at 105 Keefer St.

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46 h. ago Oil Demand Monitor Warns Output Boom May Strain China’s Stockpiling

The global oil market faces an “untenable” surplus of about 3 million barrels a day, testing how much can be absorbed by China’s recent stockpiling drive, a major forecasting agency has warned.

Economics

49 h. ago Metalsource Mining Announces Transformational Acquisition that Delivers Silver Expansion and Gold Potential in a top U.S. Jurisdiction

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — METALSOURCE MINING INC. (the “Company” or “Metalsource”) (CSE: “MSM”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive option agreement (the “Option Agreement”) with Goldstrike Minerals, LLC (“Goldstrike”), pursuant to which Goldstrike has agreed to grant an option (the “Option”) to the Company to […]

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49 h. ago Bitget Announces Smart Awards 2025 to Honor Top Trading Talent

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 Company, is set to host the Smart Awards 2025 on September 25, marking the third edition of its prestigious trader recognition ceremony. The ceremony coincides with the platform’s 7th anniversary, where outstanding traders who have achieved remarkable performance, driven […]

Culture

55 h. ago A $3 million home is one of the largest on this coveted Toronto street

Do you want the house tour? 20 Fairview Boulevard is a 4,000 square foot slice of heaven. Come on in!This distinguished three-storey home sits in the sought-after neighbourhood of Riverdale, which offers the best of both worlds: the serene exclusivity of the suburbs with the ultimate urban convenience of being just steps from Broadview Station.To enter, you'll step through a beautiful enclosed brick front porch, complete with a slate floor and double-hung chicory wood-clad windows. Morning coffee probably tastes extra delicious watching the sun rise from this cozy alcove.All this, and we're not even inside yet!Inside, you're met with a large foyer featuring a coat closet, a glimmering powder room, and a splendid oak staircase that leads to the upper floors and basement.The living room boasts a large bay window and a zero-clearance radiant gas fireplace, setting the perfect scene for the cozy fall and winter evenings ahead.There's so much you ...

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