91 m. ago Toronto's newest viral sandwich shop keeps selling out hours before closing time

There's a new sandwich shop on the block in Toronto, and the city is already going crazy for it.Lambo's, Vilda's, La Salumeria: Toronto is crazy for a good sandwich, and lucky for those of us that live here, there's no shortage of shops and restaurants in the city that crank out really, really great ones.Lucky for aspiring sandwich artists, the city has made a habit of raising its favourite sandwich shops to legend status when they feel it's deserved, so starting one, however risky, poses serious potential.That's a lesson that Pitmaster and Executive Chef Alex Rad, of Smoque N' Bones fame, is learning with his latest venture, Alfie's Sandwiches+Market.The doors of the Baldwin Village sandwich shop and market opened just a hair over two weeks ago, and, to put it lightly, people in Toronto are utterly obsessed.You don't have to take my word for it, though; instead, refer to the Instagram stories they post nearly every day, within hours of openi...

Economics

97 m. ago Toronto event helps those who have lost their mother face Mother's Day

This Mother's Day, Amanda Katz is inviting the city's motherless masses to unite. The founder of Motherless Day, she's created a pity party for those navigating Mother's Day through the veil of loss."I lost my mom to mental health in 2017, back when I was 21," explains Katz. "As with any loss, the tough days come and go. … But one thing that anyone without a mom feels is that Mother's Day sucks."Those flower bouquets and gifts-for-mom ideas that are in every window, that typically are met with such a wave of joy, instead for us they're a reminder of what and who is missing."In 2023, "after spending six years navigating that day along with my sister," Katz decided to flip the Mother's Day script. "I figured, why not reframe the day? Why not create the chance and the space to celebrate and commemorate the moms who would have still wanted us to celebrate, surrounded by those people who get it?&quo...

Other

97 m. ago Tiny Toronto home with same owner for over 40 years is half the price of neighbours

In a Toronto neighbourhood where the average home sells for $1.5 million, finding any home under that is considered lucky. 140 Floyd Ave. is listed for only $795,000, which is basically like winning the lottery. Not only is this house very reasonably priced, but it is also the first time this house has been on the market in 40 years. The front entrance. And finding a house that hasn't been remodelled through every decade to the point where you have to gut renovate is nothing short of a miracle.The kitchen and mud room. Now, before we get ahead of ourselves, the home does need some work. For example, the kitchen is in need of a major remodel. The primary bedroom. And we're guessing the bathroom does too, since it wasn't even in any of the listing photos. The second bedroom. The windows also appear original to the house, which means they are probably drafty AF. A stained glass window in the kitchen....

Economics

5 h. ago Youths charged with assault after alleged luring of person on LGBTQ+ dating app

Six teenagers are charged with robbery and assault after allegedly luring an adult to an area of north Edmonton through an LGBTQ+ dating app. Police say they were called last month to the Calder neighbourhood, where a person arranged to meet someone from Grindr. Instead, they say the person was met by a group of […]

Events

6 h. ago Youths charged with assault in Edmonton after person allegedly lured on LGBTQ2 dating app

Police identified several suspects and learned the app was used to lure the person under false pretences.

Events

6 h. ago Coaches clash over big hits as London Knights beat Kitchener in Game 1

That didn’t take long. Dale Hunter and Jussi Ahokas are already trading serious verbal jabs. The London head coach and his Kitchener counterpart squabbled over two controversial hits that led to serious-looking injuries in the Knights’ dominant 5-2 win in the OHL Western Conference final opener before 9,061 Friday at Canada Life Place. Ahokas called […]

Other

7 h. ago How will a surge in Liberal support nationally affect the federal election in Calgary?

While the federal election is expected to be a close race between the Conservatives and Liberals, in Calgary the Liberals are expected to have a tough time in a sea of Tory blue.

Politics

7 h. ago Boston Pizza releases 'Champion Spray' bringing Edmonton playoff smell anywhere

With the Edmonton Oilers down two games to the Los Angeles Kings in the playoffs, you can smell the comeback in the air. Literally. Edmonton-born restaurant chain Boston Pizza announced the release of the “Champion Room Spray,” which is meant to capture the smells of a playoff win in a single can and was motivated […]

Sport

7 h. ago Ontario touts success of 24/7 construction, says Gardiner ahead of schedule

Last spring, the transportation minister floated the idea of 24-hour construction to speed up rehabilitation work on the Gardiner Expressway.

Other

7 h. ago Liberals and Independent candidate Rod Loyola in row over use of red signs in Edmonton

The Liberals say Rod Loyola's signs in the Edmonton Gateway riding feature Liberal branding without authorization and may create confusion for voters.

Other

8 h. ago Compass Minerals Announces Conference Call to Discuss Second

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP), a leading global provider of essential minerals, will release its second-quarter fiscal 2025 results Wednesday, May 7, 2025, after the markets close. The company’s president and CEO, Edward C. Dowling Jr., and CFO, Peter Fjellman, will discuss these results on a conference call on Thursday, May 8, […]

Culture

8 h. ago Battleground ridings: What election races are expected to be close in Edmonton?

While Conservatives historically have enjoyed widespread support across Alberta, there are some ridings during this federal election where the race is not a foregone conclusion.

Politics

9 h. ago AHS orders Edmonton restaurant to close after inspector finds mouse infestation, other health violations

Alberta Health Services has ordered an Edmonton restaurant to close due to a mouse infestation, among other health violations. The AHS order dated Tuesday said Lumberjack’s Restaurant & Sportsmens Pub, located at 5708 75 St., was “infested with and supporting the harbourage of mice.” In addition to a dead mouse, droppings, and nesting materials, AHS said […]

Science

9 h. ago Low advance voting numbers in battleground ridings may spell trouble for Liberals, New Democrats

Expert believes slow numbers in showdown ridings spell trouble for Sohi, NDP candidates

Events

9 h. ago Edmonton Oilers turn to backup Calvin Pickard for answer to L.A. Kings in Game 3

'We felt that we’re in a position where we need to win a game and we have a lot of confidence in him.'

Other

9 h. ago Epsilon Energy Ltd. Schedules First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call

HOUSTON, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Epsilon Energy Ltd. (“Epsilon” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: EPSN) today announced that it will issue its first quarter 2025 earnings release on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 after the market close and host a conference call to discuss its financial and operating results on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at […]

Culture

9 h. ago Iconic Ontario Place sign demolished as wholesale destruction continues

Another recognizable vestige of Ontario Place has been reduced to scrap as the provincial government presses forward with its controversial redevelopment of the former waterfront attraction.Demolition crews recently tore up the iconic welcome tower and sign at the former entrance to what was once a bustling hive of activity.The demolition comes just a month shy of the 54th anniversary of Ontario Place's May 22, 1971, opening.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by kotsy (@itsonlykotsy)Local photographer Kotsy has documented the demolition of Ontario Place via aerial drone-captured footage and stills since the wholesale destruction began in earnest last October.In the months since, Ontario Place's west island has been cleared of buildings along with connecting bridges as crews continue to erase the former attraction from the map ahead of a controversial redevelopment.Doug Ford's ...

Other

9 h. ago After impressing with Flames, could playoffs be Adam Klapka's last stint in AHL?

Adam Klapka is re-joining the Calgary Wranglers for the rest of the playoffs. The question, though, is really whether this will be the last time we see the towering Czech winger in the minors. Is his time in the AHL coming to an end? After impressing down the stretch with the Calgary Flames to the […]

Culture

9 h. ago Elon Musk’s X sues to overturn Minnesota political deepfakes ban

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — X Corp., the social media platform owned by Trump adviser Elon Musk, is challenging the constitutionality of a Minnesota ban on using deepfakes to influence elections and harm candidates, saying it violates First Amendment speech protections. The company’s federal lawsuit filed this week also contends that the 2023 state law is preempted […]

Politics

9 h. ago Gardiner Expressway traffic chaos to end over a year ahead of schedule

Ongoing lane closures on the Gardiner Expressway have caused plenty of headaches for Toronto drivers over the past several months, but a new release from the Ontario government reveals a rare bit of good news.It's been a fraught few months for frequenters of the Gardiner Expressway as the major artery undergoes a massive rehabilitation project to ensure the expressway's longevity.Since Section 2 of the Gardiner Expressway Strategic Rehabilitation Plan, intended to breathe new life into the decaying thoroughfare, kicked off in November 2023, drivers have been plagued with lane closures, reducing busy stretches to, at worst, two lanes in either direction for months on end.Despite the disruptions slowing down traffic, though, construction has only sped up, thanks to a $73 million investment from the Ontario government that has allowed for crews to work on the project 24 hours a day, seven days a week.The project had already been running impressively smoothly in N...

Other