3 h. ago Bar that's been a local landmark celebrating 30 years in Toronto

Toronto bar Pegasus on Church recently marked 30 years in the Church-Wellesley Village, evolving from its humble beginnings as a billiards lounge in 1995 into a community hub today that emphasizes unique programming and provides a welcoming space for the LGBTQ community. Pegasus originally got its start as Pegasus Billiard Lounge just north of its current location. Founded by Robert Knight and Michael Dorman, the bar moved to its present address on Church Street after four successful years, which allowed for expansion and more programming.Christopher Hudspeth, who joined the company in the fall of 2005 as a bartender, officially took over the bar’s ownership in 2013 and currently serves as the president and general manager of Pegasus.Despite its successes, the bar's journey to 30 years was not without its hurdles. During the pandemic, Hudspeth served as the chair of the Church-Wellesley Village BIA and worked diligently to press the local government on wage...

Culture

3 h. ago La réforme Boulet sur les grèves change complètement les règles du jeu, selon des experts

Son projet de loi créera un déséquilibre entre patrons et syndicats en minant le rapport de force des travailleurs.

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4 h. ago Sam Dickinson leads London Knights past Brampton Steelheads in OT

The London Knights stretched their winning streak to six games thanks to a big night by Sam Dickinson.

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5 h. ago U.S., Europe propose competing UN resolutions on Ukraine war ahead of conflict’s third anniversary

The U.S. resolution calls for 'a swift end to the conflict' and 'a lasting peace,' while Europe's demands the immediate withdrawal of all of Russian forces

Economics

5 h. ago Hermoso fera appel du jugement de son agresseur dans le procès du baiser forcé

L’ex-patron du soccer espagnol Luis Rubiales a été condamné à une amende pour avoir embrassé de force la joueuse.

Society

6 h. ago RCMP board rejects bias claim over ‘Three Amigos’ comment in misconduct case

A police conduct board has decided not to recuse itself from a hearing for three British Columbia RCMP officers who are facing possible dismissal over alleged racist group chats.

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6 h. ago Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, police, cleared of ‘baseless’ DUI allegation

Global News has learned that the Vancouver police became aware of social media posts from developer and ex-political commentator Alex Tsakumis in late 2023.

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6 h. ago Two passengers file lawsuits after Delta plane crash in Toronto

Two people who were on a plane that crash landed at Toronto’s Pearson airport on Monday are suing Delta Air Lines and its subsidiary Endeavor Air. The lawsuits were filed separately in U.S. District Court in Georgia and Minnesota and allege negligence. One complaint alleges Marthinus Lourens of Texas was drenched with jet fuel as […]

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6 h. ago Duncan residents rally against crime in wake of shopkeeper’s beating

The rally comes about a week after two people were charged with robbery and assault causing bodily harm in the brutal beating of the owner of Hank's Handimart.

Events

6 h. ago Alberta surgical company’s fees double public costs, according to AHS documents

Alberta Health Services documents shows private provider Alberta Surgical Group was charging the government $8,300 for hip replacements — double was AHS said it cost in hospital.

Economics

8 h. ago ‘I felt trapped’: Woman tells court Toronto city councillor forced himself on her

Michael Thompson's sexual assault trial resumed Friday and heard from a third woman who alleged Thompson woke her in the middle of the night and sexually assaulted her.

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8 h. ago LIVE: London Knights vs. Brampton and potential No. 1 NHL pick Porter Martone

The London Knights play host on Friday night to the Brampton Steelheads and potential No. 1-overall NHL pick Porter Martone. Follow along in the comment section below for to-the-minute coverage from LFP’s Ryan Pyette  

Culture

9 h. ago Boissonnault’s former company ineligible for federal contracts for 5 years

Global Health Imports, which Boissonnault started before he was elected in 2021, was at the centre of a series of scandals that eventually forced the Edmonton MP to quit cabinet.

Economics

9 h. ago Man injured while trying to break up fight dies in Calgary hospital, charges pending

A man who Calgary police said tried to break up a fight at a restaurant in the city's southeast has died in hospital, and now charges are pending in the investigation. 

Events

9 h. ago Canadian First Nations call for stable, equitable funding for local police

The TsuuT'ina Nation Police Service, known by its community as Tosunga, is one of three self-administered police forces on First Nations in Alberta.

Events

9 h. ago Woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann charged with stalking girl’s family

Julia Wandel is accused of turning up at the McCann family home, leaving voicemails and sending incessant messages.

Economics

9 h. ago Organizers of Canada House cancel space at 2025 South By Southwest festival

TORONTO — Canadian talent will have one fewer space to network at this year’s South By Southwest music and film festival in Austin, Texas. Telefilm says in a statement it’s decided to cancel its annual Canada House at the 2025 edition of SXSW next month, but it didn’t provide a reason or respond to questions […]

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10 h. ago Organizers of Canada House cancel space at 2025 South By Southwest fest

Canadian talent will have one fewer space to network at this year’s South By Southwest music and film festival in Austin, Texas.  Telefilm says in a statement it’s decided to cancel its annual Canada House at the 2025 edition of SXSW next month, but it didn’t provide a reason or respond to questions for comment.  […]

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10 h. ago AP sues Trump officials after access barred over Gulf of America policy

AP reporters have been barred from attending press events at the White House and Mar-a-Lago, or flying on Air Force One, for not fully following Trump's renaming of the Gulf.

Events

10 h. ago Five men face dozens of charges as alleged GTA drug network dismantled

An assortment of drugs and two handguns have also allegedly been seized

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