67 m. ago Letters March 21, 2025: ‘Carney is parading around like he’s our saviour.’

Hype for nothing If one were to follow the mainstream media one would be assured the Messiah in the guise of Mark Carney had arrived and set foot in Canada. The hype is unbelievable considering that Carney has never been elected anywhere in any government position, yet he meets world leaders and even the king. […]

Transport

2 h. ago Own the Future of Bitcoin: XBT.com Goes to Auction in Historic Sale

BRISBANE, Australia, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitcoin’s Official ISO Domain, XBT.com hits the auction block at Lloyds, attracting huge media attention and industry speculation in what is set to be one of the most fiercely contested digital asset sales in the world. XBT.com is a domain that could redefine digital finance and set […]

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8 h. ago $25 million Toronto penthouse could be your dream home or your luxury office

Typically, when you think of a Toronto penthouse suite, you imagine a luxurious condo with soaring ceilings, fancy furniture, and floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views of the city. And 1501- 552 Wellington St. W definitely has all that; it just happens that the fancy furniture is office furniture. Yeah, you can turn a penthouse suite into a stunning office if you want.One of the bathrooms. Unconventional? Yes. Is it kinda weird that there's a full bathtub in the "office" bathroom? Also yes. But who says an office needs to be in an office building? The lobby. Located in the former Thompson Hotel, now called 1 Hotel, this 8,400 square-foot penthouse suite is a great multi-use space. The bedrooms make for great bright offices and board rooms.What could be a living room. While the large living spaces are super bright and perfect for multiple workspaces. A kitchenette. There's also a full-size kitchen and a kitchenette, so the...

Economics

9 h. ago Canadian Leylah Fernandez advances to third round at Miami Open

MIAMI — Leylah Fernandez advanced to the third round of the Miami Open tennis tournament with a 7-6 (1), 6-3 win over Alycia Parks of the United States on Thursday. After dominating the first-set tiebreaker, Fernandez carried that momentum into the second set where she scored three breaks while surrendering one and earned 59.3% of […]

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11 h. ago Will Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi make another run at federal politics?

Could Amarjeet Sohi have his sights set on a return to Ottawa? Rumours abound that Edmonton's mayor is mulling another go at federal politics.

Politics

11 h. ago Britain’s Top Earners Are Finally Ready to Splurge, GfK Says

The UK’s richest are set to unleash their savings to splash on luxury goods, cars or tech, a report showed, in signs that lower interest rates are boosting demand.

Sport

12 h. ago Police investigating after two Tesla vehicles believed to have been set on fire

Police believe the two fires may be connected

Events

13 h. ago Braid: Carney promises Liberal friendship to oil and gas. Are we dreaming?

Carney said he wants to make the industry 'as competitive as possible . . . as opposed to having pre-set caps or pre-set restrictions on pre-set timelines'

Transport

15 h. ago Jury convicts men of plotting to assassinate Iranian American journalist in New York

NEW YORK — A jury has convicted two men of plotting to assassinate Iranian American journalist Masih Alinejad at her home in New York City in a murder-for-hire scheme that prosecutors said was financed by the Iranian government. The verdict was returned at a federal court in New York on Thursday, ending a two-week trial […]

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15 h. ago Sunwing Flight Attendants Speak out Against Quebec City Base Closure

QUÉBEC — Flight attendants at Sunwing, represented by CUPE 8125, are speaking out against WestJet’s decision to close their base in Quebec City after acquiring and merging its operations with Sunwing in 2024. On March 17, members of CUPE 8125 joined Sunwing pilots represented by the Air Line Pilots Association at a press conference in […]

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16 h. ago Union members OK deals with Calgary school boards, some support staff back to schools Friday

Union happy more school districts are following the pattern set in Fort McMurray and Edmonton

Society

16 h. ago Toronto restaurant totally overhauls business model amid financial struggles

A Toronto restaurant recently announced that they'll no longer be offering dinner service due to the financial difficulties the restaurant industry currently faces.When we talk about neighbourhood gems — those places that, despite being tucked away in less buzzy corners of the city, still manage to entirely hit the mark — Danforth East's Taverne Tamblyn is about as good an example as you could choose.Opened in 2022 by Toronto Chef Ben Gundy, the casual and cozy French bistro is pleasantly unpretentious while still serving food that's, if I may be frank, really good.And it's precisely this approach to French cuisine that made it an instant hit among its community.It's the end of an era for Taverne Tamblyn and its fans, though, as Ben recently took to the restaurant's Instagram account to announce that, as of the end of the month, they'll no longer be offering dinner service (and, thus, eat-in service at all,).    View this post on Instagram &...

Economics

16 h. ago Condo fees are spiking in Toronto and here's where they are the worst

For those who have enough capital to drop the ridiculous chunk of change necessary to get into Toronto's real estate market, even the least expensive properties don't come cheap, and the costs continue to add up far after purchase.On top of mortgage payments — which amount to more than $3,000 a month for the typically-priced unit in the GTA after a 20 per cent down payment — along with newly-increased property taxes and certain utilities, there are also condo maintenance fees, which have been rising sharply in the city.Depending on the size of your unit and what building you're in, this one monthly bill on its own can nearly rival rent prices, and for small landlords, can thus make it impossible to break even (let alone make a profit) when mortgage rates are high and average rents are down.A study by local real estate agency Wahi revealed which complexes in the city are currently the worst culprit...

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16 h. ago Fluoride now expected back in Calgary’s drinking water before end of June

The City of Calgary said the reintroduction of fluoride to the city's drinking water has been delayed again. It now expects the system to be up and running by the end of June.

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16 h. ago Guelph city council approves new affordable housing seed program for non

Financial assistance in the form of a grant will be provided to non-profits to help cover pre-construction costs for affordable housing projects.

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17 h. ago Woodstock: A growing arts scene spurs a cultural transformation

Smack dab at the junction of two of Ontario's 400-series highways, Woodstock was a city that always seemed destined for growth. This is Part Four of Postmedia's How Canada Wins series.

Economics

17 h. ago New things coming to Ontario this spring and summer that you should get excited about

There's no end to the exciting recurring events, from street parties to music festivals, which happen in Ontario during the spring and summer, but what about all the new stuff we can look forward to as warmer temperatures return?From raucous new concert venues to breathtaking million-dollar projects finally nearing completion, Ontario is brimming with brand-new buildings, attractions and activities that might just make this spring the best one yet.Here are a few of the new things coming to Ontario this spring and summer for you to start getting excited about.Rogers StadiumStep aside, Rogers Centre, there'll soon be a new kid in town, and it's poised to be Toronto's largest concert venue to date, boasting a 50,000-person capacity and a growing lineup featuring some huge names.Taking over a 44-acre vacant lot at YDZ, formerly Downsview Airport, the stadium is already slated to host Blackpink, Coldplay, Oasis and Hozier, to name just a few.Rogers Stadium will be Tor...

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17 h. ago Raymond James Sees Biggest Crop of New Oil Projects in a Decade

A flurry of oil projects from Brazil to Saudi Arabia are set to come online this year, providing the biggest infusion of new crude production in more than a decade.

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18 h. ago Bank of Canada signals shift in how it sets rates amid tariff uncertainty

OTTAWA — The head of the Bank of Canada has signalled a shift in how the central bank sets its benchmark interest rate at a time when tariff uncertainty with the United States has made long-term forecasting much more difficult.  Governor Tiff Macklem was in Calgary on Thursday speaking to the city’s economic development group.  […]

Economics

19 h. ago Mayor Amarjeet Sohi seeks federal Liberal seat in Edmonton, sources say

Amarjeet Sohi will run as a Liberal Party of Canada candidate in the upcoming federal election, according to multiple sources familiar with the Edmonton mayor’s immediate plans for his political future. Multiple city hall insiders, including one source close to the mayor, told Postmedia that Sohi will seek a seat as a member of Parliament […]

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