16 h. ago Stage West whisks us back the 1980s with a tribute to pop icons

Stage West’s latest concert musical, Legends of the 80s, is a trip down the memory lane of that era 40 odd years ago. The premise is that the 1980s produced some of the most iconic pop stars of all time. Because of their enduring popularity, superstars like Elton John, Tina Turner, Freddie Mercury, Whitney Houston, […]

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18 h. ago Burton Cummings is proud to be surviving the Taylor Swift era

With some turbulence facing the country these days, the Canadian music environment remains strong. It’s an outlet to help carry the load. Enter musician and walking music encyclopedia, Burton Cummings, on the phone line. With decades filled with hit songs and historical Canadian firsts, Cummings, 77, has seen it all. In the midst of another […]

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18 h. ago The Trudeau legislation Canada’s oilpatch hates — and what Carney is doing about it

New legislation allows Ottawa to override past laws in order to get nation-building projects built faster

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18 h. ago Quadeville attack: ‘A miracle’ Ontario child survived brutal assault, police say

Ontario Provincial Police say it's "a miracle" a little girl survived a brutal assault in eastern Ontario last month that has led police to charging a 17-year-old teen.

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18 h. ago Otter dies in tragic accident at the Calgary Zoo/ Wilder Institute

Remi, a 3-month-old North American river otter pup, passed away on Tuesday in a tragic accident at the Calgary Zoo/ Wilder Institute. Remi sustained a life-ending cervical spinal cord injury while playing with her littermate, Howe. “We believe her passing was swift and she did not suffer,” the zoo said in a statement on Wednesday. […]

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18 h. ago Notorious 'dead' mall in Toronto is kicking out its few remaining tenants

It's hard to imagine while walking through Toronto's Cumberland Terrace today that the Yorkville mall was once a stylish, bustling shopping destination that people made a point to visit rather than simply passed through on their way to someplace else.Opened in 1974, the two-level centre has more than 60 storefronts that have, over the decades, served as home to everything from high-end clothing shops and hair salons to furniture and flower stores, restaurants and an LCBO.As of recent years, though, most of the units have emptied out, lending a decidedly eerie quality to the more than 80,000-square-foot space that is still rife with the quintessentially '70s design elements that defined its long-gone heyday.Though tenants have witnessed the mall gradually winding down before their eyes and have long been aware of plans to eventually redevelop the property, there was never a firm expiration date on the horizon for them to pre...

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19 h. ago Newly transformed Ontario venue to debut with Paul McCartney show this year

Hamilton is about to become the centre of the universe — at least for one night — when music legend Paul McCartney takes the stage for the grand opening of the newly transformed TD Coliseum on Friday, November 21, 2025.Yes, that Paul McCartney.The music icon and cultural juggernaut will help christen the ambitious new venue with a stop on his blockbuster Got Back Tour, bringing his timeless catalogue of Beatles and solo hits —"Hey Jude," "Let It Be," "Live and Let Die," and more — to what's shaping up to be one of the most buzzworthy openings in Ontario’s live music scene this year.TD Coliseum, formerly known as FirstOntario Centre, has undergone a massive transformation and is poised to become a serious destination for major touring acts, high-profile events, and next-level fan experiences. This isn't just a facelift, it's a whole new era for live entertainment in Hamilton."Opening night deserves something extraordinary, and it does...

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20 h. ago EU chief Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survives a confidence vote

BRUSSELS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survived a vote of no confidence on Thursday, as an overwhelming number of European Union lawmakers rejected a censure motion against her. The motion contained a mix of allegations against von der Leyen, including text messaging privately with the chief executive of vaccine maker Pfizer […]

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22 h. ago EU’s Ursula von der Leyen survives confidence vote. Why she faced it

The motion was defeated in a 360-175 vote against it, with 18 lawmakers choosing to abstain during a plenary session at the European Parliament.

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22 h. ago MultiBank Group Announces Early Access Waitlist for Pioneering $MBG Token

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — MultiBank Group, the world’s largest financial derivatives institution headquartered in Dubai, has opened the waitlist for its highly anticipated $MBG Token, ushering in a new era that bridges traditional finance and blockchain technology. The presale will take place in July 2025, with priority access now available at: token.multibankgroup.com. “This is […]

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23 h. ago EU official Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survives a confidence vote

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survived a vote of no confidence on Thursday, as an overwhelming number of European Union lawmakers rejected a censure motion against her. The motion contained a mix of allegations against von der Leyen, including text messaging privately with the chief executive of vaccine maker […]

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42 h. ago Emera Incorporated Announces Conversion Privilege of Cumulative Rate Reset First Preferred Shares, Series A and Cumulative Floating Rate First Preferred Shares, Series B

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Emera Incorporated (“Emera” or the “Company”) (TSX/ NYSE: EMA) announced today that it does not intend to exercise its right to redeem all or any part of the currently outstanding Cumulative Rate Reset First Preferred Shares, Series A (the “Series A Shares”) or the Cumulative Floating Rate First Preferred Shares, Series […]

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48 h. ago Rescuers search for survivors after Houthi attack on cargo ship in the Red Sea

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rescuers launched a search Wednesday for survivors of a Liberian-flagged cargo ship that came under attack from Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, authorities said. At least three mariners were killed and two were wounded. The attack on the Greek-owned Eternity C follows the Iranian-backed Houthis attacking another […]

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57 h. ago Une centaine de morts après les inondations au Texas, 161 personnes manquent à l’appel

Les sauveteurs ont été mobilisés à nouveau mardi, malgré des conditions éprouvantes.

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61 h. ago 'The world waits for no one': The Michael Sabia era begins for the public service

The new clerk of the Privy Council laid out his vision in an open letter to public servants.

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63 h. ago L’espoir de retrouver des survivants des inondations au Texas s’amenuise

Plus de 100 morts ont été confirmées, les recherches continuent le long du fleuve Guadalupe.

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66 h. ago Canada may not be ready for ‘new reality’ of flash flooding and severe storms. Here’s why

The raging flash floods in Texas slammed into camps and homes along the Guadalupe River. Some survivors were found clinging to trees

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3 d. ago Opinion: Frontline communities at serious health risks from LNG, growing body of scientific research shows

Opinion: Governments need to show — through a comprehensive, cumulative and independent health impacts assessment — that the industry is safe

Science

3 d. ago Toronto garden party at historic mansion this month will be like trip back to 1920s

Get ready to time travel — flapper dresses, swing dancing, and vintage vibes are set to take over one of Toronto's most charming historic estates this summer.This month, the Spadina Museum, also known as Spadina House, is hosting the ultimate throwback event: the Roaring '20s Garden Party, and you're invited to step straight into the Gatsby era.The museum's sprawling gardens will be transformed into a lively 1920s-style fête, complete with live jazz music, vintage fashion, and lawn games that'll make you feel like you're partying at a grand estate a century ago (a friendly game of croquet, anyone?).Don't forget to dress to impress; a costume parade happening at 3 p.m. is your chance to show off those feathered headbands, suspenders, and pearls.Swing dance lessons will run throughout the day for anyone wanting to learn a few classic moves (or just relive their Bridgerton fantasy with a Charleston twist). And for anyone feeling creativ...

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3 d. ago Explore powerful survivor stories at the Toronto Holocaust Museum this summer

Since opening its doors in June 2023, the Toronto Holocaust Museum has been a place for residents and tourists to engage with an important part of world history.Through a mix of artifacts, testimony, photographs, and more, visitors can immerse themselves in the history of the Holocaust and explore its cultural significance, contextualizing the experiences of the past in a modern context.And this summer, visitors can expect a 30 per cent discount on general admission visits from June 23 until Sept. 2 using the discount code SUMMER25.Liora Kogan/Toronto Holocaust MuseumHere are just a few examples of what you can expect when you visit the Toronto Holocaust Museum this summer.Immersive history experienceThe specially curated layout of the Toronto Holocaust Museum helps visitors move through the museum in a way that caters to their interests.Through multiple touchpoints, the dynamic interactive space is designed based on age, interest, and pre-existing knowledge, offering quiet places o...

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