24 m. ago Ford Canada facing national class action over claims batteries are defective

Ford vehicle owners in Canada could potentially be compensated from a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging performance issues due to a defective battery.On May 6, Charney Lawyers filed the class-action lawsuit against Ford Motor Company and Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The lawsuit seeks damages for all eligible Canadian residents who owned or leased specific models of Ford PHEVs (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) or plug-in electric vehicles.The lawsuit has yet to be certified and comes just over a month after Charney Lawyers commenced a national class action in B.C. against Ford, alleging that certain Ford vehicles equipped with a 10R80 10-speed Transmission have been "linked to significant operational issues."The latest allegationsA Toronto-based plaintiff initiated the latest lawsuit after she and her husband purchased a used 2021 Ford Escape in April 2024 for $35,000 to save on gasoline and car repairs.However, a nationw...

Society

76 m. ago Smaller deals dominate Canadian private equity in first quarter, report finds

The number of smaller underscored the importance of private equity investment for small and medium sized businesses

Culture

87 m. ago Titanic exhibition coming to Toronto features real artifacts from the ship

Now this is cool: If you're a fan of the historical wonder that is the Titanic, you can start getting excited, as Titanic: The Official Exhibition is gearing up to make its Canadian debut in Toronto on June 27, 2025.The exhibit was already quite the hit in the U.S. and Europe, and Canada is the next stop for this immersive journey. According to the organizers, it "invites visitors to relive the events of the fateful voyage and discover the stories, secrets, and lives of those who were aboard the legendary Titanic."When I say immersive, don't worry — there will be no sinking of ships. But there will be more than 90 objects retrieved from the Titanic and its sister ships, Olympic and Britannic. Visitors can also get up close to original items from the White Star Line. If all of that isn't cool enough, there will be rebuilds of the first-class cabins and objects from the legendary grand staircase (you definitely s...

Culture

1 hour ago Toronto woman says she was denied entry to U.S. for not having a visa

A Canadian woman says she missed an awards ceremony for her dad in Brazil after being denied entry to the United States because she apparently needed a U.S. visa.Ontario resident Nur detailed her stressful experience dealing with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and United Airlines on TikTok."I'm a Canadian citizen and I was stopped from entering the U.S., even though there are no requirements for a visa," she explained in the two-part video.Nur, who holds Canadian and Brazilian passports, had booked a flight with United Airlines for Monday, May 5, from Toronto to Brazil, with a layover in Washington, D.C.Prior to this instance, she had always had a smooth experience travelling between Canada and the U.S.According to federal government guidelines, most Canadian citizens don't require a visitor, business, transit or other kind of visa to enter the U.S. from Canada.There are some situations when a Canadian may need a visa to enter the U.S., whi...

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2 h. ago Diplomacy Taps Out: U.S. President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Carney Invited Ringside at the Zone·ify “The Border Brawl” Mega

The free streaming entertainment platform Zone·ify throws down the gauntlet and invites world leaders to take ringside seats for the only international conflict that ends with a body slam Streaming free across Canada and the U.S., the May 25 spectacle in Niagara Falls promises tariffs, trash talk, and tag teams Starting Thursday at 10 am […]

Politics

3 h. ago Vegas goalie Adin Hill — biggest faker in NHL or master of gamesmanship?

A tsunami of attention has come to Vegas Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill after Monday night’s 3-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. You might think the eyes of the hockey world would be Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner, who got the shut-out after struggling mightily in his first three starts for the Oilers in the 2025 […]

Events

3 h. ago 'Gone nuclear': Vegas goalie Adin Hill: NHL's biggest faker? Or master of gamesmanship?

A tsunami of attention has come to Vegas Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill after Monday night’s 3-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers. You might think the eyes of the hockey world would be Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner, who got the shut-out after struggling mightily in his first three starts for the Oilers in the 2025 […]

Events

3 h. ago ‘She was waiting for the bus’: Quebec woman dies after being hit by falling tree branch

Canadian legal experts point out that generally speaking, property owners are responsible for falling trees and branches. But not every case in the same.

Events

4 h. ago CRTC kicks off CanCon hearing as big streamers cancel appearances

OTTAWA — The CRTC’s hearing on defining Canadian content began Tuesday with Netflix, Paramount and Apple dropping off the schedule at the last minute. MPA-Canada, which represents a number of the big streaming companies, rescheduled its appearance for the end of the day Friday. The federal broadcast regulator’s two-week hearing will consider a new definition […]

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4 h. ago Canadian quarterback Ford finally getting a chance to start out of the gate for Elks

"I feel like I did a good job when I was in and then I feel like every opportunity there was I was kind of in and out, going back and forth. But I try not to focus on it too much"

Sport

4 h. ago All of Toronto's Planta locations could soon close as chain files for bankruptcy

It might just be the end for Planta, David Lee's made-in-Toronto plant-based restaurant empire, as the chain filed for bankruptcy.The 2016 lovechild between Toronto culinary icon, David Lee (then of Nota Bene fame) and CEO Steven Salm, Planta all began with an original location in Yorkville, before taking on major cities across North America over the near-decade that would follow.Locations in Florida, Atlanta, New York City, Los Angeles and D.C. all cropped up in short succession, on top of additional Toronto locations, including now-defunct experiments like Planta Cocina and Planta Burger and the still-bustling location on Queen.It would be an understatement to say that Lee and Salm caught a current with Planta that carried them all the way to the bank. It seemed that way, at least.According to a recent report from Reuters, it could quite possibly be the end of the Planta reign as we know it, as the Miami Beach-based company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protect...

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4 h. ago Andersen Global Deepens Canadian Ties with Stratos Solutions Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO — Andersen Global expands its Canadian platform through a Collaboration Agreement with Stratos Solutions Inc., a leading tax firm based in Ontario, Canada specializing in indirect tax, reverse audits, and overpayment recovery for complex organizations. Founded in 2004 by former Arthur Andersen professionals, Stratos Solutions Inc. is led by Managing Partner Alnasir Gangji […]

Other

5 h. ago These Canadian celebrities lent their voices to the new superhero cartoon Super Team Canada

Cobie Smulders, Will Arnett among famous Canucks who lend their True North comedy to all-Canadian superhero team

Culture

5 h. ago Cannabix Enters Sales Distribution Agreement with Australian Distributor for BreathLogix Autonomous Alcohol Breathalyzer

Cannabix has developed an autonomous alcohol breathalyzer screening device for employers and a range of industries and safety settings VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cannabix Technologies Inc. (CSE: BLO) (OTC PINK: BLOZF) (Frankfurt: 8CT) (the “Company or Cannabix”) developer of marijuana and alcohol breath devices is pleased to report that it […]

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5 h. ago Canadian youth ‘doing worse’, struggle with friendship and bullying: report

A global study from UNICEF suggests many Canadian kids are unhappy, with social struggles such as bullying and difficulty making friends among the sources of their anguish. 

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5 h. ago Marvel star Cobie Smulders finally a superhero with powers in ’Super Team Canada’

When Cobie Smulders began working on “Super Team Canada” two years ago, she didn’t expect the goofy cartoon to align so perfectly with the current political landscape. Billed as Crave’s first adult animated series, the half-hour comedy follows six overlooked Canadian superheroes who are called into action after the world’s top heroes are taken out. […]

Sport

6 h. ago NEUPATH HEALTH TO REPORT Q1 RESULTS AND HOST INVESTOR WEBINAR

NeuPath to report Q1 2025 results on May 15th before markets open TORONTO — NeuPath Health Inc. (TSXV:NPTH), (“NeuPath” or the “Company”), owner and operator of a network of clinics delivering category-leading chronic pain treatment, today announced that it will release its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 before market open on Thursday, […]

Technology

7 h. ago GREEN: Carney must excise Trudeau’s terrible energy policies

If Carney is serious about reforming Canadian energy policy so Canada can compete against a likely resurgent Trump-driven U.S. energy sector, he must follow this latest bit of tax reform and vocal boosterism with genuine regulatory reform. The Carney government must repeal the anti-energy regulations implemented by the Trudeau government.

Politics

8 h. ago Jamie Sarkonak: Carney’s cabinet not the worst he could do to Alberta, I guess

An ex-CEO and former oilsands development board chair as energy minister isn't bad, but plenty other appointees herald disappointment

Transport

8 h. ago Terry Newman: Don’t panic, Canada — it’s still safe to travel to the U.S.

Despite Carney's fear campaign, there's no reason to believe Canadian travellers are unsafe, or unwelcome, in America

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