8 h. ago Delivery apps turn to retail stores for revenue growth opportunities

Whether it’s a last-minute Halloween costume or a 2 a.m. cough syrup shortage, delivery apps are promising to bring more than just food to your doorstep. Many Canadians quickly became accustomed to having groceries and takeout delivered to their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, setting the stage for food delivery apps to flourish. While food […]

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18 h. ago 'Broken promise after broken promise': Olympic Village parents are still waiting for their elementary school

Olympic Village parents rally to say they are tired of broken promises ahead of city council rezoning vote.

Society

27 h. ago Don't envy the winner of the federal NDP's leadership contest

Douglas Todd: Debate within the battered left-wing NDP is over whether to go all out to attract disparate groups or focus on winning back blue-collar workers

Politics

41 h. ago Manitoba NDP government marks mandate midpoint amid challenges to budget promise

The Manitoba government is preparing a new effort to contain spending in order to meet its promise to balance the budget.

Politics

45 h. ago After 2 weeks, why the Kneecap ‘entry ban’ in Canada remains unclear

Conservative and NDP MPs are now demanding answers from the government and say they are open to pursuing investigations into Gasparro, and whether his announcement was approved.

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46 h. ago NDP hopeful Rob Ashton wants to be the guy you’d get a beer — or a cup of tea — with

'We've forgotten how to communicate with workers, for whatever reason, and that's something we'll have to re-learn,' he said

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48 h. ago Canada unveils stunning new 3D coin with beavers in rippling water

Canada's national animal just got its very own coin, and you can own it for a hefty price.The Royal Canadian Mint recently released the Canadian Symbol: The Beaver – Fine Silver Coin with a cool 3D design inspired by the semiaquatic rodent."An official emblem of Canada since 1975, the beloved beaver is a natural ecosystem engineer, known for altering the environment to suit its needs," reads the coin description."Though many of Castor canadensis' busy building activities are obscured from our land-based view, its labours are front and centre on this coin, where the two-sided design welcomes you into the beaver's secret world by presenting different views of the same scene."Photo: Royal Canadian Mint.The designCanadians who decide to add this coin to their collection will essentially get two designs in one.The reverse shows a birds-eye view of a family of beavers — an adult male and female, and their two kits — building a lo...

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51 h. ago Emera Incorporated Announces the Closing of the Offering of US$750 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of Fixed

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Emera Incorporated (“Emera” or the “Company”) (TSX/NYSE: EMA) announced today that EUSHI Finance, Inc. (the “Issuer”) has completed the sale of US$750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of United States dollar denominated 6.25% fixed-to-fixed reset rate junior subordinated notes due 2056 (the “U.S. Notes”), fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Emera and Emera US […]

Economics

51 h. ago Toronto real estate prices plummeting and here's what the average home costs now

Toronto's turbulent real estate market has been accelerating nose-first into the ground for months, and while home sales in the region are actually showing signs of a rebound in the second half of the year, there is still a long road ahead to recovery.However, despite the doom and gloom, the latest monthly figures from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) offer some hope for buyers and sellers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).September home sales in the GTA spiked year-over-year, with declines in average home prices and increased flexibility in negotiations, as sellers are accepting offers well below the asking price, helping to lure cost-conscious buyers out of hibernation. This is thanks in part to the runaway supply of unsold units.A few factors are driving the 5,592 home sales reported by TRREB in September –  a noticeable 8.5 per cent bump over the same month last year. One factor cited by TRREB President Elechia Barry-Sproule is the recent Bank o...

Economics

52 h. ago A look inside new Toronto decor shop where elegance and sustainability meet

Who says luxury can’t be sustainable?Eden Smith Home has opened its doors at 1500 Islington Ave., creating a space that unites timeless design with mindful living. Every detail, from the furnishings to the textiles, reflects a philosophy of excellence, sophistication, and consciousness.Step inside and you’ll discover a curated collection that exudes beauty and craftsmanship, while supporting vibrant communities both locally and globally.The interior feels less like a store and more like a gallery — each piece thoughtfully chosen for its story and aesthetic. Here, sustainability isn’t an option; it’s the standard.If you've never been, there's no better time to visit than the present. Eden Smith Home is hosting a furniture sale with great discounts, making elegance and value more attainable. The sale is not only an invitation to shop but to join a community that values refined living with purpose.Here are five standou...

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53 h. ago The players, the drama and the strife: What to know as B.C. legislature readies for fall session

The governing NDP is in the middle of a fight with B.C.'s largest public-sector union as opposition parties are grappling with internal strife, new leaders and the fight for relevance.

Events

56 h. ago Broadwood Partners Publishes Presentation Detailing Opposition to STAAR Surgical’s Sale to Alcon

Broadwood Believes the Transaction Comes at the Wrong Time, After the Wrong Process, and at the Wrong Price For the Reasons Described in the Presentation, Broadwood Urges All Stockholders to Vote “AGAINST” the Proposed Merger NEW YORK — Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, “Broadwood”), holders of approximately 27.5% of the outstanding common stock […]

Politics

56 h. ago Friday on My Mind: Weekend's fare includes Salebarbes with the OSM, plus Daniel Lanois and Kent Monkman

Infomercial for the new Taylor Swift album, The Life of a Showgirl, is predicted to make $35 million to $40 million this weekend.

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57 h. ago GTA Housing Market Sees Boost in September Following Interest Rate Cut

TORONTO, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — September home sales increased in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) compared to a year earlier, as more homebuyers sought to take advantage of more affordable monthly mortgage payments. Buyers continued to respond to substantial choice in the marketplace by negotiating the average selling price downward. “The Bank of […]

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57 h. ago Toronto home sales up in September following interest rate cut

5,592 home sales were recorded last month, up 8.5% compared to last year

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69 h. ago With extension, head coach Ryan Huska takes centre stage in Calgary Flames rebuild

Huska’s job over the next three years is to make sure young players are ready to lead the Flames back to the promised land, making him one of the single most important figures in the retool

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69 h. ago With contract extension, head coach Ryan Huska takes centre stage in Calgary Flames' rebuild

Huska’s job over the next three years is to make sure young players are ready to lead the Flames back to the promised land, making him one of the single most important figures in the retool

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69 h. ago Markets reach new highs despite U.S. government shutdown and economic ‘data vacuum’

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index reversed earlier losses to finish in positive territory and continue its streak of record highs, while U.S. markets also gained despite a U.S. government shutdown preventing the release of economic data. “The market’s hitting all-time new highs … we were looking for some jobless claims data today from the […]

Politics

69 h. ago Is Kneecap banned from Canada or not? NDP urges answer in high

NDP MP Jenny Kwan urged Immigration Minister Lena Diab to provide transparency after she and other officials involved have declined to answer questions on the case for two weeks.

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2 d. ago Ducks sign promising young defenceman Jackson LaCombe to huge contract extension

Defenceman Jackson LaCombe signed an eight-year, $72 million contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday, keeping the rising young star with the club through the 2033-34 season. LaCombe’s deal is the richest ever given out by the team, although other contracts had larger average annual values. “We are excited to sign Jackson to a […]

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