2 h. ago Braid: With monster fine and ban on words, UCP locks down political landscape

Bill 14 would institute hefty penalties for anyone who misuses information collection during a petition drive while also limiting the use of some words in political party names

Politics

4 h. ago TERRAZZANO: Creative accounting for Mark Carney in five easy steps

WARNING: This advice for creative government accounting is both satirical and based on real-world events.   DISCLAIMER: See fine print regarding side effects.    Step one: Balance half the budget   Cutting $78 billion from the budget is hard. And caucus gets whiny about cuts to pet projects.    So, here’s a simple solution: Split the budget and only […]

Economics

6 h. ago Can Maple Leafs’ flying circus operate without its safety net?

As the TSN panel summed up Thursday night after the latest injury scare with Joseph Woll, Maple Leaf goaltending has become a test of “ability versus durability”. Having a 1 and 1A rooming together on the roster is fine — unless both are in the medical tent. As of the third period of the 5-1 […]

Transport

13 h. ago EU hits Elon Musk’s X with 120 million euro fine for breaching bloc’s social media law

LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators on Friday fined Elon Musk’s social media platform X 120 million euros ($140 million) for breaches of the bloc’s digital regulations that they said could leave users exposed to scams and manipulation. The European Commission issued its decision following an investigation it opened two years ago into X under […]

Economics

24 h. ago Two more people charged, another suspect still sought in identity fraud probe

Latest arrests linked to Project Deja Vu, which saw Toronto Police cuff 12 people, lay 102 charges in April 2024

Other

26 h. ago Faulty glucose monitors linked to 7 deaths and more than 700 injuries, FDA warns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning people to stop using certain types of glucose monitor sensors after the company that makes them, Abbott Diabetes Care, said the devices were linked to seven deaths and more than 700 injuries. Certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors may provide incorrect low glucose […]

Events

27 h. ago Getting trucks out of downtown tops list of benefits for Kettle Island bridge, NCC report finds

The survey results came from public consultation into the latest iteration of the plans for a potential sixth span linking Ottawa and Gatineau.

Transport

30 h. ago pH7 Technologies Raises $25.6 Million Series B to Scale Critical Metals Extraction Technology

Led by Fine Structure Ventures with a strategic investment from BHP Ventures, the round is expected to exceed $30M across subsequent closings. VANCOUVER, British Columbia — pH7 Technologies Inc., a pioneer in commercially scalable critical metal extraction solutions, today announced the initial closing of USD $25.6 million as part of its Series B financing round. […]

Economics

32 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays have one of MLB's highest payrolls and they aren't done yet

The Toronto Blue Jays' run to the World Series has seemingly changed this franchise for the better.After years of disappointment on the free-agent front, the Jays have already landed one of the best starting pitchers in Dylan Cease, while also adding another intriguing starter in Cody Ponce. Best of all, they aren't done yet.The Jays are continuing to look for a closer and have been linked to both Edwin Diaz and Pete Fairbanks. This is all going on while they are still attempting to re-sign Bo Bichette. Oh, and don't forget, they've also been in talks with Kyle Tucker's camp.The Blue Jays haven't had issues spending money in the past. The difference this time around is that they are receiving more interest from players in joining the organization, which, in turn, is now proving to fans just how much they are willing to spend.The Blue Jays currently have the second-highest 26-man payroll in the MLB at a jaw-dropping $218.3 million. Their total payroll allocati...

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46 h. ago Free agent Kyle Tucker visits Blue Jays Dunedin training facility

It wouldn’t be December without a high-profile baseball free agent visiting the Blue Jays Dunedin spring headquarters now, would it? Two years after Japanese shortstop Shohei Ohtani made a celebrated – and secretive – visit to the Jays player development complex while in full courtship from the Toronto brass, Kyle Tucker was reportedly at the […]

Transport

46 h. ago Sous de fausses moustaches, des femmes dénoncent les inégalités de genre sur LinkedIn

Elles affirmes qu’afficher une identité masculine sur ce site a considérablement accru leur visibilité.

Other

53 h. ago Canadian with an American spouse could raise a red flag at the U.S.

Immigration lawyer Ksenia Tchern McCallum offers the dos and dont's of travel to the U.S. ahead of the holiday season. 'Those who don’t comply face fines up to $5,000 or jail time,' she says

Other

55 h. ago Canada puts new restrictions on pistachios from Iran amid salmonella outbreak

The outbreak of salmonella linked to pistachio and pistachio-containing products continues with more than 150 confirmed illnesses now reported.

Other

55 h. ago Defying a government warning, Greek farmers block border crossings in wake if EU subsidy scandal

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Defying a warning from the government, farmers in northern Greece blocked traffic at border crossings on Wednesday in an escalating protest over delayed European Union -backed subsidy payments linked to a corruption scandal. Convoys of tractors blocked routes to North Macedonia, Bulgaria and Turkey forcing drivers into lengthy detours. At the […]

Politics

55 h. ago Defying a government warning, Greek farmers block border crossings in wake of EU subsidy scandal

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Defying a warning from the government, farmers in northern Greece blocked traffic at border crossings on Wednesday in an escalating protest over delayed European Union -backed subsidy payments linked to a corruption scandal. Convoys of tractors blocked routes to North Macedonia, Bulgaria and Turkey forcing drivers into lengthy detours. Over the […]

Politics

55 h. ago The US$3 trillion stablecoin link that’s got Wall Street doubting

Even if the rosiest growth forecasts come to pass, the boost to Treasury-bill demand may not be as great as some estimate

Economics

57 h. ago Ontario city to fine residents for ‘excessive’ construction dust starting next spring

Mississauga will start issuing $305 fines for residential construction dust next March, after council approved updates to its decades-old debris bylaw.

Culture

57 h. ago $1.3M in liquor stolen from LCBO linked to alcohol trafficking operation

Police say three people are facing charges after $1.3 million worth of liquor allegedly stolen from the LCBO was being sold in a trafficking operation.

Economics

60 h. ago No Excuses Needed: the 2025 Festive Season Marks the First Where Saying ‘No Thanks’ to Alcohol Won’t be Met With Judgement

Heineken 0.0 Zero Judgement A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. AMSTERDAM, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The World has finally called time on ‘drinking pressure’ as society moves to a place where the uncomfortable question of ‘’why aren’t you drinking?’’ is officially more awkward to ask than […]

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68 h. ago Toronto mansion just hit the market under power of sale for almost $23M

The Bridle Path never disappoints when it comes to Toronto real-estate drama, and the saga at 45 Park Lane Circ. is the latest episode.After first hitting the market in 2024 for $29.8 million, then dropping to $25 million in 2025, the ultra-modern estate has now re-emerged under power of sale for $22,800,000 — a steep and sudden tumble in one of Canada's most exclusive neighbourhoods.And if the address sounds familiar, it should.The view from the front entrance.Back in 2021, this mansion on the same iconic street as Drake's palace-like compound made headlines when it sold for $13 million.The open-concept living and kitchen area. The new owners spent the next few years transforming it into a California-inspired architectural statement — only for the property to now be taken over by the lender.A sitting room with a fireplace. "Luxury properties can face power of sale (or foreclosure) when their owners, even billionaires, default on loans du...

Economics