46 m. ago Condo Smarts: Unit owner wrong in refusing common property repairs

'One owner/occupier has declined to have their new windows installed for personal reasons.'

Culture

91 m. ago Toronto Italian joint closes permanently for owners to start something else

An Italian restaurant in Toronto has closed down permanently as its whole team moves on to pursue a new project.The city has been wracked with restaurant closures lately, it seems. From 20-year-old Italian mainstay Vivoli to beloved Leslieville sandwich shop Leslieville Pumps, it feels like nothing is immune to the winds of change anymore.One of the latest Toronto restaurants to shutter is the Junction Triangle's Lucia, an Italian joint that kept the community fed with its fill of $25 weekday lunch prix fixe menus and indulgent standalone dishes like mozzarella-stuffed gnocchi and Nutella tiramisu for the better part of six years.Before Lucia, the team was behind the now also-closed Local Kitchen & Wine Bar, which, not unlike its sister restaurant, served a menu created with locally grown produce and ethically sourced ingredients served with a signature Italian flair.As of June 27, though, Lucia has officially gone the way of its forebear, as t...

Culture

1 hour ago Rampaging Blue Jays extend win streak to 10, one shy of matching club record

The Blue Jays now find themselves on the cusp of making franchise history. Not since the days of Joey Bats, The Bringer of Rain and E5 have the Jays won 11 games in a row, a feat the latest edition of the club can match if victory is achieved Wednesday at Chicago’s Rate Field, home […]

Sport

2 h. ago Travel to Europe, domestic trips soar as Canada–U.S. tensions shift patterns

More Canadians are choosing alternate travel destinations outside the U.S with Europe and domestic travel up as political tensions drive new demand, data shows.

Economics

2 h. ago Canadian searches for U.S. real estate shows steep decline: report

'I think that it will take some time for the sentiment to change. Canadians will need to no longer feel like the U.S. is treating them unfairly in its trade policy,' says RedFin's Chen Zhao

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2 h. ago Letters: Strong show of unity between Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan

Is Ontario a good partner for Alberta? Vote in our daily poll! Who would have thought that the Calgary Stampede would become the greatest show of unity, cooperation, friendship, and support between Canada’s conservative leaders? Premiers Ford and Moe were there to sign trade agreements with Premier Smith, and Smith and opposition leader Poilievre were […]

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2 h. ago Lorne Gunter: 'Half history is wrong': Park Canada plaques deemed problematic

Most Canadians wouldn’t support American historic sites that used the world “Negro,” or worse.

Events

2 h. ago Envoy says Canada is coming closer to recognizing Palestinian statehood

OTTAWA — The Palestinian ambassador to Canada says she feels Ottawa is on the brink of officially recognizing statehood for her people, as she also takes note of tougher language from Canada on Israel’s actions in Gaza. “Accountability means everything to the Palestinian people. That’s all we are looking for,” said Mona Abuamara, who is […]

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2 h. ago Class 1 Nickel Commences 2025 Exploration Program at the River Valley PGE

TORONTO, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Limited (CSE: NICO | OTCQB: NICLF) (“Class 1” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the launch of its 2025 summer exploration program on its 100%-owned River Valley PGE-Cu-Ni Project (the “RV Project” or the “Property”), located about 65 kilometres northeast of the […]

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2 h. ago Love For Humanity brings food, books to Calgary in support of newcomers

How Canada Wins: Syed Hassan started the non-profit Love for Humanity in 2016 out of a desire to help newcomers to Canada settle in.

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3 h. ago Giving back not only helps others, but also yourself, volunteer says

Latest in How Canada Wins series highlighting what makes community unique, special within Canada

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4 h. ago The headphones our tech expert is eyeing this Amazon Prime Day

Save $200+ on Beats Studio Pro and more.

Technology

4 h. ago The best headphone deal our tech expert is eyeing this Amazon Prime Day 2025

Save $200+ on Beats Studio Pro and more.

Technology

4 h. ago Wednesday's letters: Alberta squeezes seniors, disabled despite surplus

Alberta posts $8.3-billion surplus was the headline on the front page on June 28. Great news. Unless you’re an AISH recipient. Or a senior. Or someone wanting a COVID vaccine. Alberta is the only province or territory that will claw back the Canada Disability Benefit of $200, which could make a difference to AISH recipients […]

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6 h. ago How Chef Ric saved himself — and thousands of others — in the kitchen

Ric Allen-Watson feeds hundreds of Ottawa’s low-income residents every week, delivering great meals and second chances. His selfless work ethic embodies "How Canada Wins."

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6 h. ago Liberals could find out soon whether their rushed projects bill will spark another Idle No More

If First Nations feel they aren't being properly consulted and treated as partners when a project infringes on their land or their rights, 'nothing’s off the table' for Indigenous activists

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10 h. ago International food festival for sipping and snacking coming to Toronto this month

There's a food festival coming to Toronto this month featuring some of the city's hottest food and beverage vendors.Back for its second year, which is expected to be even bigger and better than the first, Toronto's premier "sip and snack" festival, Feastie, returns on July 19 for a full day featuring some of the hottest food and drinks the city has to offer.Founded on the goal of highlighting businesses owned by members of marginalized and underrepresented communities, this year's festival is set to feature over 40 different food and drink vendors spanning a swath of international cuisines.From Jamaican Patties to French Toast to locally-crafted wines to homemade Thai iced tea, there's only one thing guaranteed at Feastie: you won't go hungry. To make extra sure of that, there's a variety of food and beverage options on the docket priced at $10 or less, so there’s a feast in store regardless of your budget.Although anything is possible when you believe in y...

Society

10 h. ago LQWD Announces Upsized Financing with Amended Terms of Up to C$12.3 Million

THIS NEWS RELEASE IS NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia , July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada’s Bitcoin Lightning Strategy, LQWD Technologies Corp. (TSXV: LQWD) (OTCQX: LQWDF) (“LQWD” or the “Company”) announces that in response to increased demand from strategic investors and existing shareholders, […]

Economics

12 h. ago China Ramps Up Offshore Wind Projects After Slowdown, GEM Says

China has rebuilt a substantial pipeline of offshore wind projects as the sector recovers from a slowdown that followed the end of national subsidies in 2021, according to Global Energy Monitor.

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13 h. ago Toronto’s homeless population more than doubled between 2021 and 2024: report

The increase in Toronto mirrors the situation in Ontario and across Canada after the COVID-19 pandemic directly affected homelessness rates, the report said

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