29 h. ago Private security for ByWard Market part of mayor's public safety plan

Many of the investments had previously been announced as part of the city's $5.2 billion budget last month.

Events

30 h. ago VAUGHAN INFRASTRUCTURE SUMMIT: Infrastructure Development Bridge to Ontario’s Long

Vaughan, ON, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Vaughan Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Infrastructure Summit today. As tariffs continue to harm Ontario’s export economy and the housing crisis looming large in public policy conversations, industry leaders, government officials, and experts came together to discuss the critical role of infrastructure in shaping Ontario’s […]

Economics

3 d. ago Small patios, no fees: Vancouver aims to simplify permits for restaurants and bars

The move is part of a set of changes the city recently announced that are designed to speed up the permitting process and offer new design options

Other

4 d. ago Starbucks to pay about $35M to NYC workers to settle claims it violated labour law

NEW YORK — Starbucks will pay about $35 million to more than 15,000 New York City workers to settle claims it denied them stable schedules and arbitrarily cut their hours, city officials announced Monday. The company will also pay $3.4 million in civil penalties under the agreement with the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker […]

Society

4 d. ago Montreal mayor announces crisis unit to help homeless population during winter

The mayor of Montreal is announcing new measures to help the city's homeless population survive the winter. 

Other

8 d. ago Budget 2026: Office conversion incentives questioned as council debates housing

Some councillors equated the program to corporate welfare for developers

Other

9 d. ago As budget talks continue, some councillors take aim at downtown office conversion incentives

Some councillors suggested the incentives are an area they could propose cuts

Other

9 d. ago Argo Launches Smart Routing™ Pilot Service in the City of Brampton with PRESTO Fare Integration

Landmark partnership brings Smart Routing™ technology to one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities with real-time connections to Brampton Transit and GO Transit TORONTO, Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Argo Corporation (TSXV:ARGH) (OTCQX:ARGHF) (“Argo” or the “Company“), a leader in next-generation transit solutions, today announced the launch of its Smart Routing™ pilot service in the City […]

Culture

2 w. ago City announces nine additional downtown office conversion projects

The nine new projects will redevelop 947,000 square feet of former office space into 972 housing units, as well as a hostel along 5th Avenue S.E.

Other

2 w. ago Shell plc Announces Early Participation Results and Extends the Early Participation Premium to all Eligible Holders

Press Release November 18, 2025 Shell plc Announces Early Participation Results and Extends the Early Participation Premium to all Eligible Holders Shell plc (“Shell”) (LSE: SHEL) (NYSE: SHEL) (AEX: SHELL) today announces that, as of 5:00 p.m., New York City Time, on November 17, 2025 (the “Early Participation Deadline”), the aggregate principal amounts listed below […]

Culture

2 w. ago Iconic Toronto Star building to be transformed into new hotel

The former Toronto Star building at 1 Yonge St. has been spared from demolition, at least for now.The 1970-built office tower that has been without an anchor tenant for three years will be converted into a hotel as part of a transformative redevelopment currently taking over the skyline.Developer Pinnacle International announced on Monday that it had filed plans with the City of Toronto to convert the 25-storey office tower into a hotel, with 468 guest rooms, a new grand lobby, and a ballroom.The Toronto Star building was home to its namesake newspaper for 50 years, vacating in 2022 for new digs a few kilometres to the west at The Well.Pinnacle notes that a designer and hotel operator have not yet been selected, but intends to "bring the building's existing character into dialogue with the new Pinnacle One Yonge towers."Previously targeted for demolition — with permits even filed ahead of its widely-anticipated teardown — the building is now targeted for a ...

Other

3 w. ago Toronto Raptors show off new uniforms that honour their championship

The Toronto Raptors will have a piece of their 2019 championship team with them when they step out on the court this season.And while none of that team's roster plays for the franchise anymore, the organization has found a new way to honour them: with their City Edition jersey for the season.On Monday, the Raptors officially announced one of their alternate looks for this season, confirming earlier leaks.The new Raptors City Edition jersey (NBA)The look actually shows a jersey within a jersey, with the team's mascot wearing a red-and-white Raptors uniform on a black background.The Raptors' mascot is wearing No. 19 instead of his usual No. 95, which is an obvious nod to the title.The jersey choice of the mascot is also a reference to the 2018-19 Raptors' City Edition jersey, or as the team put it, "placing our dino in the threads that carried us to a championship ring in 2019," given that they wore them for a title-clinching Game 6 in the 2019 NBA Finals.All...

Sport

4 w. ago Saskatoon city council proposes 8.23% property tax hike for next year

Saskatoon's city council announced Thursday a potential 8.23-per cent property tax increase to help balance next year's budget, with police asking for a $12.5 million increase.

Economics

last month Axi Announces Their Partnership Renewal with Manchester City Star and England International, John Stones

SYDNEY, Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Axi, a leading force in online Forex and CFD trading, has announced the continuation of its collaboration with Manchester City star and England international John Stones. Having served as the broker’s Global Brand Ambassador since the beginning of the 2023/24 season, Stones will continue to play an important […]

Society