3 h. ago Swarms of aggravating midges are taking over Toronto once again

They're back, and as always, they're as annoying as ever. Toronto's infamous midges have officially returned in swarms for 2025, and if you've been near the lake or tried to enjoy a peaceful park stroll lately, you've likely met dark clouds of them up close, or even accidentally swallowed a few.The tiny, cloud-forming bugs belong to the family known as Chironomidae, and although they don't bite, it doesn't make their presence any less irritating.The flies typically emerge in thick swarms starting in mid-April, and are known for flying into people's faces, getting tangled in your hair, and even becoming unintentional snacks mid-conversation or bike ride.The midge invasion hits like clockwork every spring, especially along Toronto's waterfront. With temperatures on the rise, it looks like the first wave has already landed, and so too have complaints on social media.While they are definitely a huge nuisance, midges actually play a vital role in Lake ...

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9 d. ago Here's when the Toronto Maple Leafs will face off against the Ottawa Senators

The Toronto Maple Leafs just might be impacting your Easter weekend plans.Toronto finalized its NHL playoff matchup against the Ottawa Senators by way of beating the Buffalo Sabres 4-0 Tuesday night en route to an Atlantic Division-clinching win.The Maple Leafs haven't won a whole lot of divisions in their history, with their Atlantic Division crown being just the sixth time in 107 seasons that they've been on top.Toronto has home ice for the series, meaning they'll host at least Game 1 and Game 2, while also potentially hosting Game 5 and Game 7, should the series require them.With the NHL playoffs slated to start this Saturday, April 19, no schedule has been officially released yet for when the 16 teams will begin vying for the Stanley Cup.But as per a few reports, including one from NHL Insider Chris Johnston earlier this week on TSN 1050, the Leafs are expected to start their series this Sunday, April 20.With a short travel distance between the two cities of Toronto and Ott...

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1 week ago Atira sues two residents of Winters Hotel where fatal fire began three years ago

Atira, facing two class-action lawsuits, is suing two residents it claimed started the Winters Hotel fire on April 11, 2022, and a second resident for a second blaze.

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2 w. ago Celestica Q1 2025 Financial Results and Conference Call Friday, April 25, 2025

TORONTO, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Celestica’s (TSX: CLS) (NYSE: CLS) first quarter financial results and conference call will take place on Friday, April 25. The conference call start time is 8:00am ET. Financial results will be released after market close on Thursday, April 24. Participants are invited to join the live webcast at […]

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2 w. ago This Is How Asia Pacific Is Responding to US Reciprocal Tariffs

President Donald Trump’s 10% baseline tariffs on US trading partners around the world came into effect on Saturday. While the baseline charge has kicked in, higher duties on some countries — which replace, rather than add to the 10% rate — are due to start on April 9.

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3 w. ago China imposes 34 per cent tariff on all U.S. imports starting April 10

Tariff matches rate of U.S. 34 per cent "reciprocal" tariff on Chinese exports that Trump ordered this week

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3 w. ago China imposes 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products starting April 10

BEIJING — China announced Friday that it will impose a 34% tariff on imports of all U.S. products beginning April 10, part of a flurry of retaliatory measures following U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” slate of double-digit tariffs. The new tariff matches the rate of the U.S. “reciprocal” tariff of 34% on Chinese exports […]

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3 w. ago Add these 6 Vancouver classical music concerts to your April calendar

April brings flowers, showers, Easter and a whole lot of classical offerings. Many of the concerts are clustered uncomfortably close together mid-month but there are lots to choose from: Jean-Guihen Queyras, cello, and Alexander Melnikov, piano When: April 6, 3 p.m. Where: Vancouver Playhouse April recitals start with a bang as the Vancouver Recital Society […]

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3 w. ago Next major Gardiner Expressway disruption starting soon and will last over a year

Commuters can expect more Gardiner Expressway construction in Toronto starting in April, and it will be 13 months before the lane closures are cleared.The City of Toronto announced on Monday that it will begin the next stage of the Gardiner Expressway Strategic Rehabilitation Plan this month, carrying out "critical repair work" on five bridges along the artery.Construction crews will descend on a stretch of the westbound Gardiner Expressway between Park Lawn Road and Grand Avenue for the repair work starting next week, which will involve lane reductions lasting for approximately 13 months.Starting on Monday, April 7, westbound traffic on the Gardiner will be reduced from four lanes down to three.Work will temporarily pause from May to July 2026 as part of the City's traffic management strategy for the FIFA World Cup, and resume with an expected November 2026 completion date.Funding from the provincial government will cover the replacement of overpasses at Park Lawn Road and Mimico C...

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4 w. ago Skip and Maker Pizza are giving away free large Margherita pizzas in Toronto

Looking for delicious dinner plans on April 1? How about a Skip and Maker pizza party with free large Margherita pizzas?No, this is not an April Fools' Day joke. Skip, Canada's homegrown delivery network, has teamed up with Toronto's iconic Maker Pizza to give away free large pizzas on April 1.Free pizza, no foolin'On April 1, starting at 12:30 p.m., you can head on down to Maker Pizza's Bayview location for free large Margherita pizzas at a pizza party that'll feature a live DJ, exclusive Skip and Maker Pizza swag, Skip vouchers for future orders, and even more surprises, while supplies last.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by MAKER (@makerpizza) Can't make it to the pizza party? No problem. Following this one-day celebration, Skip will be the exclusive delivery partner for large Maker pizzas until April 30. This means you can get your favourite pies, supersized, and delivere...

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4 w. ago St. Lawrence Market’s Saturday farmer’s market goes to new building

The beloved St. Lawrence Market’s Farmers’ Market on Saturdays is moving. Over the past few years, the Farmers’ Market has been held in a tent to the south behind the main market, but starting on April 5, shoppers can visit the farmers at the brand-new St. Lawrence Market North building at 92 Front St. E. […]

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4 w. ago City of Calgary to offer rain barrel rebate starting April 1

Rebate program is part of the city’s initiative to build resilience against droughts

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last month Trump’s auto tariffs a ‘direct attack,’ Carney says as leaders react

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced he is putting a 25 per cent tariff on all vehicles made outside the country starting April 2.

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last month Hudson’s Bay seeks court agreement that offers little time to save six stores

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay asked an Ontario court Wednesday to approve a restructuring agreement that will give it a short timeline to save the six stores it has so far spared from liquidation. A new version of the agreement will force the retailer to start liquidating those stores on April 8, if it hasn’t found […]

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last month Hudson’s Bay wants court to OK agreement that offers little time to save six stores

Hudson’s Bay asked an Ontario court Wednesday to approve a restructuring agreement that will give it a short timeline to save the six stores it has so far spared from liquidation. A new version of the agreement will force the retailer to start liquidating those stores on April 8, if it hasn’t found a likely […]

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