3 h. ago Ontario real estate agent fired after caught on video using slur on the job

A local Toronto real estate agent was recently fired after a video of him yelling at a neighbour went viral over the weekend — causing online outrage.Real estate agent Jeff Blackham, formerly of Keller Williams Realty, Inc., was caught on video screaming at a person off-camera.In the video, Blackham can be heard using profane language and a slur used to denigrate the lesbian community.What happened?The video was originally posted to Facebook with the caption: "Not cool. This is realtor Jeff Blackham from Keller Williams."After the video started going viral, the original poster added some clarity to the story.Passionate Local Realtor Jeff Blackhambyu/odausrel inwaterlooAllegedly, the original poster's neighbour goes to park in her driveway after work, only to be blocked by Blackman waving her way.After parking on the street, Blackman then allegedly came up to her car and gave her "the finger" and told her "she couldn't stay there because he doesn't want her in his vid...

Events

5 h. ago Why this coastal B.C. community wants to build a tsunami evacuation tower

Located on Vancouver Island's west coast, the popular tourist destination sees its population of 2,500 nearly double during the busy summer months.

Events

7 h. ago PepsiCo agrees to meet with Al Sharpton over DEI cuts, potential boycott

Leaders at PepsiCo have agreed to meet this week with civil rights advocates from the National Action Network to discuss the company’s recent decision to roll back some of its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, the Reverend Al Sharpton said on Monday. In an April 4 letter to PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta, Sharpton threatened to […]

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7 h. ago Canada’s first tornado of the year confirmed Saturday near Brooks, Alta.

Environment Canada has confirmed Canada's first tornado of the year was spotted on Saturday near Rolling Hills, Alta., about 200 km east of Calgary.

Economics

8 h. ago S&P Sees High Risk of Ford, GM Ratings Downgrade on Auto Tariffs

Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Co., along with nearly a dozen car-parts suppliers, are at high risk of a negative ratings action in the coming weeks if looming tariffs from the Trump administration take effect, according to an S&P Global Ratings report.

Economics

8 h. ago Diana Matheson’s vision becomes a reality this week as the Northern Super League kicks off

Season begins with a high-profile opener at B.C. Place Stadium between Vancouver Rise FC and Calgary Wild FC

Sport

9 h. ago Regina’s new breast health centre set to open, province commits to reduce wait times

Regina's new breast health centre is planning to open next week providing surgeries, diagnostics and follow-up care all under one roof

Science

10 h. ago 'Extra caution': Expert warns of aggressive coyotes as denning season arrives in Edmonton

The pups start to emerge within three to four weeks and play around the edges of their dens.

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10 h. ago Prosecutor says Sean ’Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers are looking for reasons to delay his May trial

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal prosecutor in New York said Monday that lawyers for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs are looking for reasons to delay a sex trafficking trial slated to start in three weeks. The latest version of the indictment against Combs, 55, added two new charges this month but he still hadn’t […]

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10 h. ago Massive cache of guns seized from home in rural Hamilton: police

Police in Guelph seized 60 guns and more than $20,000 worth of coke while arresting four people and raiding a home in Hamilton last week.

Events

11 h. ago Top prospect Ivan Demidov to make Canadiens debut against Blackhawks

Demidov had been expected to join the Canadiens next season, but signed an entry-level contract last week after he was suddenly released by SKA Saint Petersburg.

Events

11 h. ago ‘Buy Canada’ Extends to Equity ETFs With Biggest Flow Since 2021

Investors poured money into exchange-traded funds focused on Canadian equities last week at a rate not seen in four years.

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12 h. ago Despite a court order, White House bars AP from Oval Office event

Despite a court order, a reporter and photographer from The Associated Press were barred from an Oval Office news conference on Monday with President Donald Trump and his counterpart from El Salvador, Nayib Bukele. Last week’s federal court decision forbidding the Trump administration from punishing the AP for refusing to rename the Gulf of Mexico […]

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12 h. ago Looks like Toronto has to wait a little longer for 2025's cherry blossom bloom

As the spring weather blooms into full effect, Toronto residents are eagerly awaiting one of the most highly anticipated events — the cherry blossoms in High Park.Local cherry blossom expert, Sakura Steve, has been keeping his weekly updates, and given an update on when we can expect the cherry blossoms to hit full bloom.After a recent visit to High Park, he showcased that the current buds are sitting at Stage Two in their blooming process. That means little progress has been made from last week's green-tipped babies into fuller, rounder buds — but that’s a good thing.Because Toronto experienced colder-than-usual weather during April, this stage of the process has kept the buds safe and secure to combat the harsher climate.Steven notes that, if the buds had progressed to Stage Three or Four, they would've likely been damaged.But this comes with the downside of the cherry blossoms being stuck at Stage Two, delaying their development by a short while — as ...

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12 h. ago How shopping at this fresh Canadian market is more than a regular grocery store trip

Making a list, grabbing those reusable bags, and heading out to shop for the weekly grocery essentials... It's one of those errands that just won't quit. And sometimes, grocery shopping in Toronto can dip into the boring category too, with lacklustre product offerings and a dull shopping experience.Luckily, that's never been the case with Farm Boy, and with "A Farm Boy Fresh Twist," they're reaffirming their commitment to an elevated experience when it comes to shopping for all your favourite goodies.Intrigued? Here's how shopping with Farm Boy is more than your regular old grocery store shop.All the local, Canadian productsO'yes, Canadiana incoming!Proudly Canadian-owned and operated, Farm Boy boasts a seriously huge range of Canadian products, from right here in Ontario to treats from across the nation.Needing to check it out for myself, I took a trip to my local Farm Boy and was greeted with signs indicating which products are Canadian, advertising their specific origin or l...

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12 h. ago Education minister ‘concerned’ by vaccination rates amidst Ontario measles outbreak

The province has been dealing with a measles outbreak since the end of last year, with hundreds of new cases reported weekly. Some schools have suspended students.

Politics

12 h. ago Industry groups warn that foreign student cuts will hurt P.E.I. tourism sector

CHARLOTTETOWN — Representatives of Prince Edward Island’s tourism industry say Ottawa’s decision to cap international student permits will lead to labour shortages in the sector. Holland College announced last week that due to the cap _ and a drop in enrolment — it would end eight programs, including three that train students in the hospitality […]

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12 h. ago People only have a few weeks left to use up old TTC tokens and tickets

After years of talk about the TTC's plans to eventually phase out legacy fares, the time has almost come for riders to use up any remaining tokens, tickets, and day passes they may have hanging around.The transit agency has been urging customers to spend these fare types while they still can since at least 2019 — when the sale of the older fare types was discontinued at stations — but after a deadline to use them was finally set for the end of 2024, some pushback from advocates prompted the commission to extend the cutoff by a few months.The new date is quickly approaching in just a few weeks, though, with June 1, 2025 serving as the last day staff will ever accept tokens, single tickets or day passes to ride the rocket.This is in line with ongoing fare modernization across the network, and encourages travellers to transition to contactless payment methods such as Presto cards and bank cards. Cash will also still be ...

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13 h. ago B.C. daycare ordered to pay family $4,500 after expelling kids

Tensions between the daycare and parents arose after one of the kids came down with a suspected case of hand, foot and mouth disease

Society

14 h. ago Foreign student cuts will hurt P.E.I. tourism sector, say industry groups

HALIFAX — Members of Prince Edward Island’s tourism industry say Ottawa’s decision to cap international student permits will lead to labour shortages in the sector. Holland College announced last week that due to the cap — and the drop in enrolment — it would end eight programs including three that train students in the hospitality […]

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