5 d. ago Toronto's most notorious McDonald's is about to get less chaotic

While the best-known McDonald's locations of some international cities are famed for their surprising beauty, unique architecture or jaw-dropping patio views, Toronto's is known for a level of sketchiness that has raised it to local legend status.Whether you love its lore or consider it a blight on the neighbourhood, the Queen-Spadina outpost of the fast-food giant has been the site of stabbings, brawls, and all sorts of general chaos, especially during late-night hours, when you never know what kind of characters you may run into there.But, with a new McDonald's location gearing up to open just one major street away, some feared that Toronto's most infamous landmark would soon meet its end, especially with the intersection set to serve as a stop on the forthcoming Ontario Line subway.For better or for worse, representatives for the ubiquitous restaurant chain have reassured us that the well-loved, frequented and...

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1 week ago McDonald’s is cutting prices in some markets as other chains join in

McDonald's says it plans to cut some prices and launch new promotions in the United States to help boost sluggish sales growth, but it isn't clear about Canadian restaurants.

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1 week ago Coming price cuts at McDonald’s in the U.S. may signal a broader fast food price war

McDonald’s is cutting prices on some combo meals to woo back U.S. customers who’ve been turned off by the rising costs of grabbing a fast food meal. The price drop may induce its rivals, who have run into some of the same pricing issues, to follow. Starting Sept. 8, McDonald’s will offer Extra Value Meals, […]

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1 week ago Coming price cuts at McDonald’s may signal a broader fast food price war

McDonald’s is cutting prices on some combo meals to woo back customers who’ve been turned off by the rising costs of grabbing a fast food meal. The price drop may induce its rivals, who have run into some of the same pricing issues, to follow. Starting Sept. 8, McDonald’s will offer Extra Value Meals, which […]

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2 w. ago One of the most expensive homes ever listed in Toronto has just hit the market

If you've ever wondered what Versailles would look like if someone rebuilt it in the Bridle Path, then look no further than this mansion on High Point Rd.This palatial estate isn't just another luxury home — it's one of the most celebrated residences in the world, and it comes with a price tag to match.The High Point Rd. estate is listed for an unfathomable $49,950,000.Doors and windows are custom made in Europe by Varholz of Nagy-Varad."This property is one of the highest in both pricing and value in the GTA," listing agent Jimmy Molloy of Chestnut Park Real Estate tells blogTO.A bathroom. The French Revival–style mansion took seven years of meticulous planning and craftsmanship to complete, calling upon some of Europe's top artisans, architects and designers. The Asian Room ceiling has gold and silver decorative painting crafted by David Hannivan. Shane Baghai, the founding father of luxury condominiums, cust...

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2 w. ago This TSX stock is already up 110% since April. Analysts say a uranium shortage could power it even higher

TSX stocks this week: Analysts parsed through Big Six bank earnings and crunched some numbers to come up with new price targets

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2 w. ago Small parcels to U.S. in limbo as Trump moves to end tariff exemption

WASHINGTON — An approaching U.S. deadline to end tariff exemptions on small parcels has tripped up global deliveries to the world’s biggest economy, with businesses halting shipments to American consumers and mulling price hikes. Come Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is abolishing a rule that allows packages valued at $800 or below to enter […]

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2 w. ago Streaming goes for the bundle. Isn’t that just called ‘cable’?

Patrick Johnston: The future of streaming is apparently in bundling services, and it all comes at a much higher price than you used to pay for your cable package

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3 w. ago Metro Vancouver’s pricey PNE exhibit is back. Is it worth it?

Putting on the exhibit during the two-week fair comes with a $450,000 price tag, something that has critics like New Westminster Coun. Daniel Fontaine calling foul.

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3 w. ago 'The damage is done': Marketing expert weighs reputational fallout after Air Canada strike

In Canada's relatively non-competitive airline market, price plays a greater role than loyalty when it comes to consumer decision making.

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