64 m. ago Erin becomes a Category 4 hurricane in the Caribbean as region braces for flooding

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Erin strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane in the Caribbean on Saturday and continues to intensify, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm is currently 150 miles (240 kilometres) northeast of Anguilla with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 kph). It is moving west-northwest at 20 mph […]

Events

8 h. ago Were you planning to fly Air Canada? What you need to know about the strike

Air Canada flights are cancelled after thousands of flight attendants began a strike early Saturday morning. The company says the work stoppage means all Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights would be cancelled amid the work stoppage. Around 130,000 customers will be affected each day that the strike continues. For summer travellers worried about […]

Transport

10 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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10 h. ago U.S. tourist gives Toronto rave review and here's what they loved

When you're caught up in the grind of everyday life, it's easy to forget how great Toronto really is, but sometimes, all it takes is a fresh perspective to fall back in love with the place we call home. Last year, over 26.5 million visitors made their way to Toronto, contributing a massive $8.8 billion in spending and leading to a total economic impact of $13 billion. However, beyond those impressive numbers, there are always personal stories — such as one recently shared to Reddit that reminds us locals why the city continues to draw so many people in. The post on the Toronto subreddit from an American visitor has gone viral, racking up over 1,500 upvotes and more than 200 comments. It comes from a Louisville, Kentucky resident who recently visited the city with their family. "I know there are several other threads in this Toronto subreddit from Americans who visit there and are impressed. So I hope you can a...

Society

10 h. ago «Hamilton» débarque enfin à Montréal, dix ans après sa création à Broadway

Des inconditionnels de la comédie musicale expliquent leur passion pour la création de Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Transport

11 h. ago Montréal Beach Pro Tour : Bélanger et Monkhouse stoppées dans leur élan

Les Canadiennes ont livré une belle bataille, mais qui s’est soldée par un revers.

Other

13 h. ago Le CF Montréal veut faire la différence avec D.C. United au classement

Le Bleu-blanc-noir a finalement grimpé au classement grâce à son match nul contre Atlanta United, la semaine dernière.

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17 h. ago Mandy's Gourmet Salads opens up first Ottawa location in the Glebe

The Montreal-based chain opened its first location in Ottawa, and was greeted with long lineups on its first day.

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17 h. ago Concordia University students launch rocket from northern Quebec

MONTREAL — Students at Concordia University in Montreal have pulled off what they’re calling the first attempted space launch in Canada this century. Early Friday morning, they launched a rocket from a remote site in northern Quebec, the culmination of a project seven years in the making. “We’re trying to prove that students can also […]

Society

17 h. ago ‘Needle attacks’ reported at music festival in Montreal, police investigating

According to authorities, at least six individuals reported feeling a sudden, sharp prick on their backs while standing in the crowd.

Events

18 h. ago Travel chaos starts for passengers impacted by Air Canada labour dispute

The Ottawa International Airport Authority said it was continuing to monitor the situation and advised those with Air Canada bookings to confirm the flight status online "in anticipation of disruptions beginning Aug. 16."

Culture

18 h. ago Toute l'Espagne en alerte canicule, risque d'incendie «très élevé à extrême» dans une grande partie du pays

Toute l'Espagne se trouve vendredi en alerte canicule et le front des incendies continue d'inquiéter les autorités.

Events

18 h. ago Air Canada points finger at staff for flight cancellations amid strike talks

Air Canada continues its preemptive cancellations ahead of a possible flight attendants' strike, and Canadians are pissed.After failed negotiations at the bargaining table, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents 10,000 flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, provided notice that it plans to begin a strike as early as 1 a.m. EDT on Saturday, Aug. 16.In response, the carrier issued a 72-hour lockout notice and began cancelling flights on Thursday, continuing into Friday, with plans for a complete pause of Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights on Saturday, Aug. 16.According to the carrier, as of noon EDT on Friday, 294 flights have been cancelled and 55,726 travellers have been impacted.On Thursday, the carrier shared a statement on social media that has Canadians and some of its customers unimpressed."CUPE, Air Canada's flight attendants’ union, rejects agreement to fly Canadians home. As a result, 25,000 ...

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19 h. ago Operation begins to free ship run aground in St. Lawrence River near Montreal

VERCHERES — Authorities began unloading thousands of tonnes of sugar from a cargo vessel run aground in the St. Lawrence River near Montreal on Friday in an attempt to free the ship. The Federal Yamaska became stuck near Vercheres, Que., at around 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, following a complete loss of engines. A first attempt to […]

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20 h. ago Toronto Argonauts, B.C. Lions to play home games on the road during World Cup

The CFL will make way for the FIFA World Cup next summer. Both the Toronto Argonauts and B.C. Lions will play home games away from their respective venues during the World Cup, which will be held from June 11 to July 19 with contests in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Vancouver and Toronto will […]

Transport

21 h. ago Statement from CUPE on Air Canada’s Request for Binding Arbitration

TORONTO — The Air Canada Component of CUPE has respectfully urged Employment Minister Patty Hajdu not to intervene pursuant to section 107 of the Canada Labour Code thereby permitting collective bargaining to continue and allowing the parties to negotiate a resolution. The integrity of the collective bargaining process depends on allowing the parties to reach […]

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22 h. ago B.C. Lions, Toronto Argonauts to play home games on the road during FIFA World Cup

The Lions will relocate for two home games, with the club planning to announce those details at a later time.

Transport

23 h. ago B.C. Lions look to continue growth against Caleb Evans and the Montreal Alouettes

All season long, the Lions have been growing, said first-year head coach Buck Pierce. Now the team needs to learn from those lessons, he said.

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23 h. ago Tesla continues to lose customers in Canada. Can it ever bounce back?

Industry insiders say Elon Musk could be in 'a no-win' situation in terms of redeeming the brand

Economics

24 h. ago N.S. wildfires: Blaze in Annapolis Valley that forced evacuations continues to grow

It was started by a lightning strike on Wednesday night and has grown to 406 hectares in size, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

Events