17 h. ago City officials unveil converted office building as 'major milestone' in transitional housing

The building will offer transitional housing for 140 single adults who are experiencing homelessness, with a focus on newcomers to Canada.

Politics

34 h. ago Calgary office vacancy space continues to climb, despite conversions

The trend of growing vacancy in Calgary office buildings continued in the second quarter of 2025

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35 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Duo charged in series of Markham home invasions targeting sex workers

York Regional Police have charged a man and woman from the GTA in connection with a series of targeted home invasion robberies in Markham. Officers responded to an invasion at a condo building near Verdale Crossing and Birchmount Rd. on May 30 at about 11:30 p.m. Cops said the victim, a sex trade worker, was […]

Events

63 h. ago Live Nation ‘making adjustments’ at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium after complaints

Live Nation Canada says it is incorporating fan and community feedback and "working closely" with city officials, transit operators and emergency services.

Sport

63 h. ago Live Nation ’making adjustments’ at Rogers Stadium after fan complaints

TORONTO — The operators of Toronto’s new Rogers Stadium say they are “already making adjustments” after concertgoers voiced concerns about crowd management at the outdoor venue’s inaugural show on Sunday. Live Nation Canada says it is incorporating fan and community feedback and “working closely” with city officials, transit operators and emergency services. Some fans who […]

Sport

64 h. ago Pleading to search the landfill, mother’s hunger strike stretches into day 14

It's been two weeks since Michele Bear began her hunger strike, demanding city officials and police search the Regina landfill to find her daughter's body.

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4 d. ago Huge condo tower a step closer to replacing LCBO and Dollarama in Toronto

A massive condo proposal could soon replace an LCBO and Dollarama location on Toronto's Yonge Street — a plan that has undergone several changes over the past year.A proposal to redevelop 543 through 549 Yonge Street landed with Toronto city planners in March 2024 that would spell the end of an existing four-storey office building housing an LCBO location at street level and a Dollarama in its basement retail unit.After 15 months and much back and forth between City staff and developers CentreCourt, Fitzrovia and Choice Properties REIT, the plan resurfaced with an updated submission filed in June.GoogleThe planned 68-storey condo tower's designed by architects Arcadis has undergone several changes since first proposed, addressing comments and concerns raised by planning staff.ArcadisIn a letter included in the submission, the project team explains that "Following initial comments from Staff, we have had multiple meetings with Planning, Urban Design and other comme...

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5 d. ago Man accused in Holocaust Memorial vandalism fired by City of Ottawa

Officials confirmed that Iain Aspenlieder no longer works for the city.

Events

6 d. ago Man accused in Holocaust Memorial vandalism is City of Ottawa lawyer on leave

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe said he asked city officials to "take all appropriate action in light of these developments."

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8 d. ago Canada officially has a new tallest building and it's a Toronto condo

After a long saga of challenges and drama, the 85-storey megatower at One Bloor West officially claimed the title of Canada's tallest building this week.The enormous condo development long planned to take the title of Canada's tallest from previous record-holder First Canadian Place finally delivered on that promise with a ceremony attended by media on Tuesday that saw the building officially surpass the 300-metre mark.After 50 years of the 298-metre First Canadian Place's dominance as the country's tallest building, the centre of gravity for Toronto's skyscraper scene has finally shifted away from the Financial District to a new linear core along the spine of Yonge Street.But while One Bloor West has dethroned an aging titan as the tallest skyscraper in the country, its reign will last just a fraction of its predecessor — expected to be mere months.At 309 metres, One Bloor West will live on in history as Canada's first tower to reach to entirely arbitr...

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9 d. ago Today's letters: Transitional housing for hospital is a great idea

Thursday, June 26: For those in stable condition who still need more than home care, being right across the road from the hospital would be fantastic, says a reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Science

9 d. ago The 2025 Global Digital Economy Conference (GDEC 2025) will officially open on July 2 — Highlights of the 2025 Global Digital Economy Conference

BEIJING, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On June 23, a press conference held in Beijing announced that the 2025 Global Digital Economy Conference (GDEC 2025) will officially open on July 2. Themed “Building a Digitally Friendly City,” this year’s conference features a “1+6+N” framework encompassing opening ceremonies, a main forum, thematic forums, and special events. […]

Culture

1 week ago Toronto backtracks on pool closures after barrage of public complaints

While the City of Toronto surely deals with a flurry of complaints on any given day, the negative public reaction to one particular item has apparently been strong enough for leaders to swiftly change how things operate this summer.Residents struggling in recent days with temperatures that felt like over 40 C amid our first hit of summer heat this year were shocked to hear that some municipal outdoor pools — key places for the public to cool off — were somehow shutting down because of the weather, and just days after they had opened for the season, to boot."Due to extreme humidex levels exceeding 45 C, outdoor pools will have intermittent closures to ensure staff health and safety protocols are met. Please check individual pool pages for updates," read a statement posted to the City's website over the weekend.Just two days earlier, official City social media pages had excitedly shared news that the second an...

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1 week ago Choice Renovations Canada Forms Strategic Partnership with Fitzrovia to Revolutionize Multifamily Rental Renovations Across Toronto

TORONTO, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Choice Renovations Canada, a premier provider of multifamily rental renovation and unit turn solutions, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Fitzrovia, one of Toronto’s most influential and visionary real estate developers. This collaboration marks a major milestone for CRC (Choice Renovations Canada) in the continued evolution […]

Culture

1 week ago Here's where to watch Canada Day fireworks in Toronto for 2025

Canada Day fireworks in Toronto are a classic way to kick off the summer, and this year, there are plenty of opportunities to catch a show no matter where you live. Whether you're celebrating Canada's 158th birthday or just enjoying some summertime fun, you'll find all sorts of dazzling fireworks displays happening across the city. As always, the City of Toronto is hosting official fireworks shows on Tuesday, July 1 at multiple locations, including Harbourfront Centre, Mel Lastman Square, Ashbridges Bay Park, Milliken Park, Stan Wadlow Park, Centennial Park (Etobicoke), and Amesbury Park. All City-supported events are free to attend and do not require tickets. With the exception of the Harbourfront Centre show, which kicks off at 10:45 p.m., all the other fireworks displays begin at 10 p.m. and run for approximately 15 minutes.     View this post on Instagram           A post s...

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1 week ago Elbow room: By how much should London grow its urban boundary?

For the first time in nearly 30 years, London is looking at expanding its urban boundary, despite a commitment in its official plan to build “inward and upward” as opposed to sprawling outward. LFP’s Jack Moulton reports. WHAT IS THE URBAN GROWTH BOUNDARY? London’s urban growth boundary is different from the city boundary and regulates […]

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1 week ago Victim, suspect in hospital following Regent Park stabbing: Cops

Two people were transported to hospital after police responded to reports of a stabbing in Regent Park on Saturday night. According to social media updates by Toronto Police, a male victim and male suspect were taken by paramedics to hospital with injuries. Police said officers responded to an apartment building in the Dundas St. E. […]

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2 w. ago Aufgusshow 2025 Wraps Up: Canada Crowns Its First National Sauna Performance Champions

WHITBY, Ontario, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada’s inaugural National Sauna Performance Championship, Aufgusshow 2025, concluded this week at Thermea Spa Village Whitby, marking a major milestone for Canadian wellness culture. Hosted by Groupe Nordik, the three-day event welcomed more than 400 guests from across Canada and showcased 18 captivating performances by 20 talented […]

Society

2 w. ago Police seek public's help after bullet hole found at London office building

London police are asking for the public’s help after they say a firearm was discharged into an office building in the city’s west end.  At 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, an employee of a business in the 1800 block of Oxford Street West contacted police after arriving at work and discovering what appeared to be a bullet […]

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2 w. ago Major milestone for Axi as broker teams up with prestigious media publisher Bloomberg

SYDNEY, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading online FX and CFD broker Axi proudly announced a partnership with globally recognised financial services and media company Bloomberg. This strategic collaboration marks a major step forward in the broker’s ongoing commitment to building strong brand awareness and credibility on the global stage. Louis Cooper, Chief Commercial […]

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