4 h. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Ontario is about to undergo an overhaul of its education system

WATCH: After the Ontario EQAO results showed disappointing math results, Sun political columnist Brian Lilley talks with Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra about the future of education in Ontario. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca.  […]

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5 h. ago Todd: Andrei Markov's stick did his talking during superb run with Canadiens

Soft-spoken Russian earned every second of moving tribute, especially after career ended with unforgivable snub by former GM Marc Bergevin.

Events

7 h. ago Jodie Foster recounts horrific dog tragedy that changed her life

'What a sad, sad moment. I didn’t talk to my mother about it, or anyone'

Events

7 h. ago US Vows Over $1 Billion for Congo Critical Minerals Supply Chain

The US is in talks to provide more than $1 billion for two critical minerals and railway projects in central Africa as it seeks to secure supplies deemed crucial for national security.

Economics

10 h. ago French first lady Brigitte Macron visits an old friend in China: A giant panda called Yuan Meng

CHENGDU, China (AP) — French first lady Brigitte Macron caught up with an old friend — a giant panda born in France — at the tail end Friday of a visit to China with President Emmanuel Macron. At a panda reserve in southwest China that Yuan Meng now calls home, the first lady marveled at […]

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11 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Wife carries on communicating with former best friend

DEAR ABBY: My best friend of more than 10 years, “Ian,” ghosted me! We used to talk about everything — wives, children, jobs. We spent hours together and helped each other sort out our problems. He knew more about me than my wife. With no explanation, he stopped responding to texts and messages and is […]

Transport

16 h. ago Hidden gem bar in Toronto's Liberty Village has art deco vibes and curated menus

Toronto's bar and restaurant scene is hot, but there's one particular spot making a local splash while still managing to stay one of the city's best-kept secrets.Tucked in the heart of Liberty Village, Liberty Soho is an inviting, casual bar that brings the vibes with its signature style — and consider this your official invite.Designed as a community-centric hangout, Liberty Soho has made its mark as a bespoke venue with art-deco character and seriously good food and drinks.We’re talking weekly specials, brunch offerings, and premium sports viewing — all in an effortlessly convenient location. Come along for the full rundown on everything Liberty Soho.Community-centric bar with signature designStep inside Liberty Soho and you’ll instantly see why it’s known for its standout design. You’re greeted by signature brass elements and finishes, vintage-inspired millwork, and stained glass details.Touches of greenery add a bright contrast, cr...

Culture

18 h. ago Copper Rises to Record on Bullish Citi Outlook, Supply Concerns

Copper rose to a record, underpinned by a bullish price outlook from Citigroup Inc. and a looming supply-demand imbalance.

Sport

22 h. ago AI Chipmaker Moore Threads Begins Trading After China’s Second

Moore Threads Technology Co., a leading Chinese artificial intelligence chipmaker, will begin trading in Shanghai’s stock exchange on Friday in the year’s second-largest onshore IPO.

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22 h. ago China Chipmaker Moore Threads Soars 469% After $1.1 Billion IPO

Moore Threads Technology Co., a leading Chinese artificial intelligence chipmaker, surged in its Shanghai trading debut after raising 8 billion yuan ($1.13 billion) in the year’s second-largest onshore IPO.

Economics

22 h. ago Stopping speeders and Whitemud widening top priorities on last day of budget talks

Property tax increase holds at 6.9 per cent after four days of debate while councillors tiptoe around additional tax hikes

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25 h. ago Hanes: 'Clock is ticking' for family medicine groups as Bill 2 talks collapse

Many clinics warn they will be forced to close if nothing changes before the National Assembly adjourns Dec. 12.

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26 h. ago LILLEY: What Carney should pitch Trump in D.C. to restart trade talks

Now is the time for the PM to propose a wide-ranging deal covering trade, critical minerals and defence.

Economics

27 h. ago Mercuria Withdraws Huge Volume of Copper From LME as Prices Soar

Mercuria Energy Group Ltd. has ordered about $500 million of copper for withdrawal from warehouses overseen by the London Metal Exchange, as the trading house positions itself for a global supply crunch fueled by possible US tariffs.

Economics

27 h. ago US Plans More Stakes in Minerals Companies, Trump Official Says

The US government plans to take more equity stakes in critical minerals companies, a White House official said Thursday, calling the once-rare move necessary to counter China’s dominance in the raw materials used in everything from semiconductors to MRI machines.

Economics

28 h. ago Air Transit strike vote: What to know after pilots are in favour of job action

Union said fatigue, schedule instability, and poor work-life balance are at issue during contract talks.

Transport

29 h. ago Hearing in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case sheds new light on his arrest

NEW YORK — Minutes after police approached Luigi Mangione in a Pennsylvania McDonald’s, he told an officer he didn’t want to talk, according to video and testimony at a court hearing Thursday for the man charged with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Although some video and accounts of police interactions with Mangione emerged earlier in […]

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29 h. ago Quebec has ended talks on Bill 2, family doctors' federation says

"Bill 2 is a fundamentally bad law, in the opinion of all the experts in Quebec's health-care milieu and even those outside of it," says the Fédération des médecins omnipraticiens du Québec.

Science

30 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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37 h. ago India Clinches $2 Billion Russia Submarine Deal as Putin Visits

India will pay about $2 billion to lease a nuclear-powered submarine from Russia, according to people familiar with the matter, finalizing delivery of the vessel after roughly a decade of talks just as President Vladimir Putin makes a visit to New Delhi this week.

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