3 h. ago Why the Bank of Canada could be done cutting its policy rate for now

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada has largely kept to the sidelines as it tries to get a sense of how U.S. tariffs will impact the economy — and some economists think it might just stay there. After a quarter-point cut in March, the central bank held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per […]

Events

9 h. ago People are fighting to stop demolition of Ontario diner around for over 60 years

The Midway Diner in Barrie, Ontario, has been an iconic landmark for generations, but this retro landmark, which has served breakfast staples since the 1960s, is now facing the threat of demolition.A change.org petition posted by local resident Arnie Ivsins is calling for a stop to the impending demolition planned by the City, citing the diner as a vital piece of Barrie's rich history and identity."The Midway not only serves as a reminder of Barrie's early days, but also offers a sense of continuity and belonging in our rapidly changing city," the petition reads. Interior of the Midway Diner. Photo: change.orgThe campaign calls on Barrie's City Council, as well as heritage conservation authorities and community leaders, to take action to stop the demolition.According to the City of Barrie, the site is required for an infrastructure project related to the city's water treatment plant. The diner will have to be dem...

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14 h. ago Boy, 14, identified as suspect in Shahnaz Pestonji’s killing

A 14-year-old boy is wanted by Toronto Police for the senseless stabbing death of a senior in North York, who was out shopping Thursday morning. Police said officers responded to a call for a stabbing at approximately 9:35 a.m. in the Parkway Forest Dr. and Sheppard Ave. E. area near Don Mills Rd. Officers located […]

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15 h. ago Women’s U18 national football championship kicks off Sunday at Shouldice Park

The annual U18 Women’s Tackle National Championship is making its official debut in Alberta, starting Sunday. The games on July 20, 23 and 26 will be held at Hellard Field in Shouldice Park, and will feature the top under-18 female teams across Canada. Football Alberta executive director Tim Enger said this will be the fourth […]

Sport

17 h. ago Toronto’s average temperature rising fastest among Major League Baseball cities

Toronto's average temperature has gone up 3 degrees Celsius when the Blue Jays are in season.

Sport

17 h. ago Disturbing video captures alleged kidnapping attempt in Florida

A shocking kidnapping attempt caught on video has led to the arrest of a man in Florida. In the surveillance video released by police, the suspect is seen dragging a woman, while holding her in a chokehold, into a dark grey pickup truck in a parking lot in St. Augustine. The woman can be heard […]

Society

17 h. ago 'Kind and inclusive': What to know about Pride London Festival and parade

The Pride London Festival kicks into high gear this weekend with events lighting up Victoria Park

Culture

18 h. ago Here's the lowest salary you need to afford a home in Toronto right now

Toronto's housing market may still be taking a prolonged (and for many, extremely stressful) pause, but a lack of momentum doesn't mean that real estate in and around the city is getting any more affordable.Local firms like Ratehub.ca have been regularly reporting on average home prices in the region and the income needed to cover them each month, and June's data still spells out what most locals have come to accept over the years: that hell may indeed freeze over before owning a home is as attainable here as in comparable cities around the world.Based on Ratehub's latest data, released Friday, a slight increase in lending rates month-over-month has worsened affordability in almost all of Canada's major markets, compounded by the fact that prices are slowly starting to rise again as would-be buyers give up waiting on the sidelines for costs to potentially improve.As the company explains, "upward pressure has been steadily buildi...

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19 h. ago Manitoba to spend $2M on upgrades to Spruce Woods Provincial Park

The province says it's spending more than $2 million to spruce up Spruce Woods Provincial Park in western Manitoba.

Economics

20 h. ago Yorkdale shooting victim was rapper with ties to Montreal gangs: Report

The man who was shot dead early Thursday in the parking lot of Yorkdale Shopping Centre is reportedly a rapper linked to Montreal gangs. Montreal’s La Presse reported that the victim is a rapper known as Lil Bentley, whose real name is Kashif Jamal Bentley-Jean. The 28-year-old was outside the mall’s entrance no. 3 around […]

Events

22 h. ago Woman in her 70s dead after unprovoked stabbing in Toronto parking lot, police say

The male suspect, who investigators said wore a balaclava, fled the area on foot but police said there was no serious threat to public safety

Events

22 h. ago Acclaimed Toronto chef taking over former home of legendary Italian restaurant

Toronto was shocked to learn that a legendary Italian restaurant was closing down, but its new owners plan to carry the torch well.Little Italy locals and other diners across the city were gutted earlier this July to learn that, after two decades in business, College Street stalwart Vivoli had closed down permanently.At the time, the Vivoli team didn't offer much explanation behind why, after two fruitful decades, the beloved restaurant was shutting down, nor any hints towards what might be coming next. It wasn't until the new owners of the building contacted us that we finally had our answer — and, we're pleased to confirm, it's something to get excited about.The new owner of the former Vivoli restaurant space is none other than respected Toronto chef Adam Pereira, who plans to breathe new life into the location while still honouring its roots with his latest venture.The mastermind behind St. Clair West's Cano since 2017, Pereira couldn'...

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22 h. ago Residents in Ontario city are trying to have all speed cameras removed

A growing number of residents in Brampton are pushing back against the city's use of speed enforcement cameras, demanding their complete removal amid rising concerns about surveillance and affordability.A petition launched by local citizens calls for the immediate dismantling of all Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras in the city."We, the concerned residents and taxpayers of Brampton, Ontario, are demanding the immediate removal of all speed enforcement cameras currently installed across our city!" the petition states.Brampton currently operates 150 speed cameras, with plans to expand the program to 185 by the end of summer 2025. While city officials argue that ASE helps improve road safety, some residents believe that the growing speed camera network has created a stressful and punitive environment for everyday drivers."With the implementation of these speed cameras, we are now living under constant surveillance, creating a stressful and anxious d...

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23 h. ago Defending the Arctic is good policy, good politics and good business

How Canada Wins: With defence spending set to surge, investments in the Arctic could pay off for decades to come, Gary Mar and Mark Norman write

Politics

24 h. ago Toronto's silent disco scene is quietly taking the city by storm

You might've walked past one in Toronto and not even known it — a crowd of people moving in sync, flashing LED headphones glowing in the dark, seemingly dancing to...nothing? Welcome to Toronto's silent disco scene, a growing subculture that merges party energy with peace and quiet, and just might be the city's best-kept secret.Silent discos — parties where music is broadcast via wireless headphones instead of loudspeakers — have been popping up everywhere from downtown rooftops to public parks.And while they may seem like just another quirky nightlife trend, they're surprisingly in tune with Toronto's push for quieter, more sustainable urban spaces.Sustainability in the streetsOne of the biggest wins for silent discos? Their environmental and social footprint. Without booming speakers, these parties are far less disruptive to neighbours, wildlife, and the city's soundscape — a major plus in a metropolis that's been gradually rethi...

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24 h. ago Stratford sets the stage for what other cities should be doing

A strong connection between the city’s local farms and restaurants is creating a positive ripple effect, and the country benefits too It’s a proud-to-be-Canadian show that has been around for decades in Stratford. But you won’t find it on any of their theatre stages. In fact, you may not even be aware the show exists. […]

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24 h. ago Canadian Banc Corp. Monthly Dividend Declaration for Class A & Preferred Share

TORONTO, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canadian Banc Corp. (The “Company”) declares its monthly distribution of $0.15075 for each Class A share and $0.05375 for each Preferred share. Distributions are payable August 8, 2025 to shareholders on record as at July 31, 2025. Under the distribution policy announced in November 2021, the monthly dividend […]

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33 h. ago Toronto parking garage is about to be transformed with an enormous bird

On August 1 and 2, beloved Toronto artist birdO will be live-painting a jaw-dropping, 26,000-square-foot mural of a blue jay atop the Cumberland Parkade in Yorkville.It's the latest work from the celebrated street artist and marks a striking prelude to the official Yorkville Murals Festival (YVM) festivities kicking off August 23–24.The timing couldn't be more perfect. With the Toronto Blue Jays back on top of the American League East for the first time since 2016, the colossal rooftop artwork is a bold love letter to the city's hometown baseball team.An aerial view of what Torontonians can expect to see once birdO's latest project for the Yorkville Murals Festival 2025 is complete. Commissioned in collaboration with American Express Local Gems, the project is the second time birdO and Yorkville Murals have teamed up to bring large-scale urban art to the city's skyline.If this sounds familiar, it's because back in 2020, birdO transformed the v...

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36 h. ago Alberta government created command challenges fighting Jasper wildfire: Report

While the report says it wasn't meant to assign blame, it notes that town and Parks Canada worked well together, but things became challenging when the province got involved.

Events

38 h. ago Politicians tap brakes on London Transit governance overhaul – for now

After an abrupt takeover earlier this year, city council won’t be letting go of the governance reins for London’s transit authority just yet. Despite a recommendation from three politicians on the London Transit Commission (LTC) to eventually return to a structure similar to what was abolished – four councillors instead of two and three citizen […]

Politics