39 m. ago No impact to Toronto’s green standard under new Ontario law, city staff say

A newly released report from city staff says Toronto still has the authority to mandate new buildings meet certain climate and sustainability targets, despite concerns those powers could be undercut by a recent Ontario law. The report set to go before the city’s executive committee today says there’s “no impact” to the city’s ability to […]

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63 m. ago No impact to Toronto’s green standard under new Ontario law, city staff says

A newly released report from city staff says Toronto still has the authority to mandate new buildings meet certain climate and sustainability targets.

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1 hour ago Gardiner Expressway, DVP partially closed after alleged carjacking, police pursuit

Toronto Police say the Gardiner Expressway and DVP are partially closed on Tuesday morning after an alleged carjacking and police pursuit.

Events

1 hour ago DVP reopens, eastbound Gardiner Expressway closed after alleged carjacking, police pursuit

The eastbound Gardiner Expressway is still closed on Tuesday morning after an alleged carjacking and police pursuit that saw one suspect jump from the expressway.

Events

2 h. ago Ford election trip to Washington, D.C., cost taxpayers over $100K, docs show

Ontario Premier Doug Ford faced criticism in February after the PC Party appeared to disregard the government's caretaker convention with trips to the U.S. capital.

Economics

3 h. ago AXL Launches Venture Studio with $15M to Build 50 AI Companies, Fuelling Canada’s Global Leadership in AI Research

TORONTO — Today, AXL, a new Canadian venture studio transforming world-class AI research into high-growth companies, has launched with a plan to build 50 AI-powered companies over the next five years to fuel Canada’s research-to-commercialization pipeline. This is enabled by an oversubscribed first closing of its venture fund of $15 million CAD. With this, AXL […]

Economics

3 h. ago China Suggests US Should Help Ease Tensions Between Israel, Iran

China suggested the US use its influence with Israel to stop the conflict with Iran from spilling over, a sign Beijing is becoming increasingly concerned about the stability of a region it relies on for energy supplies.

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3 h. ago Life in the bike lane: Some Halifax councillors want premier to butt out over municipal issues

Last week, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston sided with the city’s mayor on his motion calling for all bike lane construction to be halted.

Politics

3 h. ago ‘The premier wants to run Halifax’: Councillors call for Houston to stay out of city business

Last week, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston sided with the city’s mayor on his motion calling for all bike lane construction to be halted.

Economics

3 h. ago LILLEY: Olivia Chow has to go but John Tory shouldn’t replace her

There is a long list of reasons that John Tory shouldn't be Toronto's mayor again and it all goes back to his track record.

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6 h. ago This is what it is going to take for the Oilers to get this Stanley Cup Finals back to Edmonton

I have lost count of how many people have already written the final epilogue of these Stanley Cup Playoffs and picked the Conn Smythe winner. And while I get it, Florida was dominant on Game Five and the Oilers now face elimination last I checked, this is a Best-of-Seven, and not a Best-of-Five. But Edmonton […]

Sport

6 h. ago Bitget Joins UNICEF Game Changers Coalition to Provide Blockchain Education to 300K People in 2025

Leading cryptocurrency exchange Bitget and UNICEF Luxembourg announce partnership to deliver digital and tech skills for girls. VICTORIA, Seychelles and LUXEMBOURG, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has entered a three-year partnership with UNICEF Luxembourg to advance digital skills and blockchain literacy among young people. The partnership […]

Culture

9 h. ago Carlton Precious Announces Additional Tranche of Private Placement

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICESOR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Carlton Precious Inc. (TSX-V: CPI | OTCQB: NBRFF) (“Carlton” or the “Company“) announces that, further to its press releases of May 12, 2025, May 23, 2025, June 9, 2025 and June 12, 2025, […]

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10 h. ago PWHL Vancouver inks forward Hannah Miller as free agency opens

Miller, 29, played two seasons in Toronto, scoring 10 goals and adding 14 assists in 29 regular-season games during the 2024-25 campaign

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11 h. ago Man and woman arrested for downtown robbery, extortion, third person sought

A Montreal woman and a Toronto man face charges tied to a downtown robbery and extortion probe while a third suspect is outstanding. Toronto Police said officers responded on June 11 at 4:30 p.m. to an assault in progress in the Adelaide and Peter Sts. area. Police alleged that the victim contacted a woman using […]

Events

12 h. ago At least 20 wounded in Russian drone, missile attack on Ukraine’s capital

KYIV — A combined Russian drone and missile attack in Kyiv overnight Tuesday left at least 20 people wounded, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack, the latest in a spate of mass drone and missile attacks on Kyiv, occurred as world leaders convened at the Group of Seven meeting in Canada, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]

Events

13 h. ago Wind, Solar Credits Set to End Earlier in Senate GOP Tax Bill

Senate Republicans released a bill that would end tax credits for wind and solar earlier than for other sources, dashing hopes of those seeking relief from major cuts passed by the House.

Economics

13 h. ago Kristi Searle: The way a company deals with people during difficult times is critical

Opinion: Smart Canadian companies are ensuring that if job cuts do happen amid the trade war, they are managed with integrity, clear communication, and a plan that doesn’t weaken company culture

Economics

14 h. ago Get moving outside with free outdoor fitness at the YMCA June 16

Try a class for free at any YMCA health, fitness and aquatics centre in Edmonton EDMONTON, Alberta, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the weather gets warmer, many people are looking for fun ways to get active outside. From June 16-21, outdoor group fitness, walking and running groups are being offered at no cost […]

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14 h. ago Brookfield Global Infrastructure Securities Income Fund Announces Quarterly Distribution

TORONTO, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Global Infrastructure Securities Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX: BGI.UN) today announced a distribution of C$0.15 per unit for the quarter ending June 30, 2025. The distribution will be paid on or before July 15, 2025 to holders of record on June 30, 2025. Eligible holders of the […]

Economics