6 h. ago What the Toronto Eaton Centre looked like when it was under construction

The CF Toronto Eaton Centre might be the place where you now shop for holiday gifts, back-to-school sales, and vacation outfits, but what many people don't know is the complex history behind its construction. Before it became Canada's busiest mall, the Eaton Centre was actually the focus of contentious public debates, major architectural innovation and a dramatic transformation of downtown Toronto's streetscape in the 1970s. The shopping centre occupies land once owned almost entirely by the Eaton's department chain, which had revolutionized the Canadian retail industry after its founding by Timothy Eaton in the 19th century. View of the Eaton Centre construction in 1975. Photo: City of Toronto Archives.By the mid-20th century, Eaton's owned most of the land bounded by Yonge, Queen, Bay and Dundas streets, excluding Old City Hall and the Church of the Holy Trinity. However, as operations continued to move to suburban locations in the 1960s, Ea...

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11 h. ago US judge denies request to halt Oak Flat land transfer to copper mining company

A U.S. district judge on Friday denied the latest request by a Native American tribe, environmentalists and other plaintiffs to stop the federal government from transferring land in Arizona for a massive copper mining project. The ruling by Judge Dominic Lanza triggered an immediate appeal to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as a […]

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12 h. ago Air Canada risks ‘pyrrhic victory’ if flight attendants land on the picket lines, says TD analyst

Says carrier should settle to 'secure labour peace'

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18 h. ago Group of top Toronto mixologists are opening a unique new cocktail bar

A group of former mixologists from high-profile Toronto bars are teaming up to start their own venture, but they're not doing it alone.Cocktail bars have long been staples on the Toronto culinary landscape, and it's not hard to understand why.They're sleek, they're chic, they're dimly lit. Whether sought out as a date location or a post-date rendezvous point to debrief with your friends, there's a conspiratorial air about the cocktail bar that's downright irresistible.The only hang-up comes when the cocktail bar in question is too sleek and chic (read: uptight) to actually allow you to have fun.Lonely Diner, the latest venture from a team of notable mixologists, bar managers and restaurateurs, though, blows the lid off the hoity-toity cocktail bar stereotype, opting instead for something that'll feel comfortable and familiar, while still undeniably stylish.In Lonely Diner, you can expect a vibe akin to a cozy, wood-panelled 1970s basement, b...

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22 h. ago Toronto food alley that just opened on a buzzy strip last year has closed down

An outdoor food market in Toronto that once boasted a dozen vendors has closed permanently after only a few months.Founded in October 2024, Queen West's Food Alley promised to be a one-of-a-kind addition to the landscape of the buzzing downtown core.Transforming a vacant lot into a culinary bazaar populated by upwards of 14 independent vendors served burgers, pizza, dumplings, ice cream and beyond to scores of hungry shoppers under draping Edison string lights.Toronto alley transforming into a new street food market https://t.co/GbaL8AwG8r— blogTO (@blogTO) September 20, 2024Honestly, it would have been a cool idea had it been able to stick around. Alas, no more than 10 months after opening its gate, the Food Alley suddenly announced via Instagram post that it was closing down permanently, with little explanation."This is a goodbye! Thank you Queen W.," the stylized image reads, adding, "Queen West, you've been a dream," in the c...

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22 h. ago At least 176 killed in India, Pakistan after rains cause flash floods

Officials halted rescue operations overnight but rescued at least 300 people Thursday after a powerful cloudburst triggered floods and landslides in India-controlled Kashmir.

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23 h. ago Talks on global plastic pollution treaty end with no agreement

Nations were meeting for an 11th day at the United Nations office to try to complete a landmark treaty to end the plastic pollution crisis.

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24 h. ago Pivotal Returns to Canadian Skies with Crewed Flights of BlackFly eVTOL

Third-Generation Aircraft Demos at Abbotsford International Airshow PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pivotal, the market leader in light electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft invented and tested in Canada, has returned to Canadian skies for a crewed flight demonstration of its third-generation BlackFly aircraft. This milestone highlights not only significant […]

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24 h. ago T1 Energy and Corning Deal Accelerates ‘Made in America’ Solar Momentum

Landmark supply agreement catalyzes scalable, cost-competitive U.S. solar supply chain, supporting thousands of jobs and advancing energy security AUSTIN, Texas and CORNING, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — T1 Energy Inc. (NYSE: TE) (“T1,” “T1 Energy,” or the “Company”) and Corning Incorporated (“Corning,” NYSE: GLW) today announced a strategic commercial agreement that boosts the […]

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35 h. ago ’One battle after another’ for Richmond farmland in Cowichan title ruling: ex

'We didn't expect the court case to come in and say, 'This land is yours.' We expected treaty negotiations' — Former Richmond city councillor Harold Steves

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39 h. ago Cockroaches, mould, heat: Peel tenants decry rental conditions in survey

1 in 3 Peel tenants report cockroaches and pests, as ACORN’s 2025 survey reveals rising rents, poor repairs, and urgent calls for landlord licensing.

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39 h. ago Banff opens to paragliding takeoffs and landings following 17

Parks Canada changes rules on non-motorized flight after long campaign by outdoor enthusiasts

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39 h. ago Here's a first look at the brand new Simons store at Toronto's Yorkdale mall

Canadian department store chain Simons is boldly eschewing the doom-and-gloom narrative that's dominated the shopping mall landscape in the GTA lately, entering a phase of ambitious expansion at a time when competitors like Hudson's Bay, Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom (and before them, Sears and Eaton's) no longer exist in the market.The Quebec-based retailer, known as purveyors of stylish choices under both exclusive house labels and well-known designer names, has just officially opened a new location in Toronto's Yorkdale Shopping Centre, with another coming to the CF Eaton Centre this fall.And, we got an early peek at the store on Thursday morning before it launched to the public.Taking over the two-level anchor space formerly held by a Nordstrom, the outpost is the eighteenth store for Simons, and its biggest one outside of Quebec. But if you're expecting anything like the standard department store, or even like any other S...

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40 h. ago Ontario government just ordered public service workers back to office full time

The Government of Ontario has just announced that it's officially mandating a full return to the office for its public servants, ending a hybrid work policy that has been in place since 2022. Starting Jan. 5, 2026, more than 60,000 Ontario Public Service employees will be required to work in-person five days a week.The move, revealed in a news release from Treasury Board President Caroline Mulroney on Thursday, marks a significant turning point from the current rules, which require a minimum of three days per week in the office. A transitional phase will begin on Oct. 20, 2025, when employees will be asked to increase their in-office attendance to four days a week. In a statement, Mulroney said the updated policy "represents the current workforce landscape in the province," adding that more than half of Ontario's public service employees are already working full-time in person due to the nature of their roles. ...

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43 h. ago Canadians boycotting U.S. trips at record numbers while more Americans travel north

For the first time in at least five years, American travel to Canada has outnumbered Canadian visits to the United States, according to new data.Statistics Canada released its latest international arrivals numbers on Monday. It found that 1.8 million Americans travelled north by car in July, while only 1.7 million Canadian residents returned by car from a visit to the U.S.According to the report, Canadians visiting the U.S. by land saw a steep 36.9 per cent decline from July 2024. Comparatively, American trips to Canada in July declined 7.4 per cent from the same time last year.It reveals a sharp switch-up after years of Canadian travel down south outnumbering Americans visiting Canada.U.S.-resident trips to Canada by automobile, July 2019 to 2025. (Statistics Canada)StatCan included cross-border travel data dating back to 2019 that shows the rare reversal in travel patterns. Canadians visiting the U.S. routinely outpaced American travel to Canada up until last month.Trave...

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45 h. ago CNE 2025 Opening Day is this week and here's a sneak preview of what to expect

CNE 2025 Opening Day has almost finally arrived, and while yes, it tragically signals that summer in Toronto is coming to an end, it also means that the city is about to embark on 18 days of non-stop fun at our most quintessential event of the year.And, blogTO got a sneak peek at what this year's edition holds.For the uninitiated, a standard day at the iconic Canadian National Exhibition starts with an arrival at the Princes' Gates, a stalwart Toronto landmark, before instantly being engulfed by the most joyful sensory overload you've ever experienced.Flanked by food trucks, craft beer stands, vendor tents and more, you'll make your way deeper into the throngs of excited attendees and the heart of the grounds, the colourful Sky Ride and Ferris wheel towering up ahead.You'll board legendary rides that locals have looked forward to returning to each summer for decade...

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45 h. ago Longhouses, feasts and salmon: What life was like in Cowichan village before the mansions, golf courses and warehouses moved in

Where now exists a golf course, industrial land and multi-million dollar mansions in Richmond, the Cowichan Nation once fished for salmon

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46 h. ago City's biggest concert ever just about ready for takeoff at London airport

Jones Entertainment Group is marking its 95th anniversary by launching Rock the Runway, a two-day outdoor festival at London International Airport on Sept. 12 and 13.

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48 h. ago Terry Glavin: A better response to B.C.’s Cowichan land ruling — calm down!

Both Crown title and Aboriginal title can underlie private property without the world coming to an end

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50 h. ago ‘One battle after another’ for farmland in Cowichan title ruling: ex

Former Richmond, B.C., city councillor Harold Steves’ family has been farming in the area since 1877, lending their name to the community of Steveston. The 88-year-old former politician only retired from council three years ago, and few can match his knowledge of the controversies surrounding Richmond’s farmland — the creation of the province’s agricultural land […]

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