72 m. ago Vancouver Fire cracking down on continuous flame butane torches after rash of fires

Despite a sales ban passed a year ago, there have been dozens of fires blamed on the lockable torches

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87 m. ago Vancouver firefighters launch crackdown on banned lockable butane torches

The city banned the sale of lockable butane torches last summer, after Vancouver Fire Rescue Services linked them to at least 80 fire-related injuries and six deaths.

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96 m. ago Why the demise of Canadian retail’s ‘middle class’ won’t end with Hudson’s Bay

Mid-market stores under pressure as shoppers increasingly gravitate to discount or luxury

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2 h. ago Mother of Quebec toddler found by Ontario highway faces criminal charge

The 34-year-old woman from Montreal, whose name is under a publication ban to protect her daughter's identity, appeared in court Thursday for her bail hearing.

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2 h. ago Canadians now have to fork over new tax to visit popular sunny getaway

Travelling from Canada to Mexico? If you're headed to the state of Baja California Sur, you'll now have to pay a mandatory tax.It's going to cost you a little more to travel to the popular Mexican state that's known for its nightlife, marine life, and luxury resorts, after the government of Baja California Sur announced that the Embrace It Tax is now in effect.That means all foreign visitors, including travellers from Canada, planning to visit the state in the northwest of Mexico will now be required to pay the tax before entry.What is the Embrace It Tax?According to the Ministry of Tourism and Economy, Baja welcomed 1.9 million travellers between January and May 2025, a 3.2 per cent increase from the previous year. It appears that the government is taking steps to mitigate the impact of tourism through the Embrace It Tax.That means that if you're staying in Baja for over 24 hours, you'll have to pay the new tax. According to a release from the local governme...

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3 h. ago Supply management law not enough to shield system from Trump, experts warn

The new law prevents the foreign affairs minister from making commitments in trade negotiations to either increase the tariff rate quota or otherwise alter supply management rules.

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3 h. ago Add some sparkle to Toronto summer day trips at stunning country

The sunny season is heating up in Toronto, and any wine lover knows that the ideal way to spend a summer weekend is to head down to Niagara exploring some of Ontario's finest vineyards.But the summer sun pairs better with some wines more than others — and there's no better pairing than a bit of bubbly to refresh you when the balmy weather is hitting.Instead of scouring certain vineyards for the few sparkling wines they may have bottled, KEW Vineyards is a winery that focuses solely on these carbonated creations.Premium Ontario sparkling winesLocated along the Beamsville Bench, KEW Vineyards is one of the Niagara Region's best hidden gems. Being in a smaller, more intimate section, the vineyard is a great alternative if you're looking for something outside of the area's busier wine routes.They craft their sparkling wines using a traditional Champagne-style, meaning the wine is fermented in-bottle and rests on lees for around two to f...

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3 h. ago Sold (Bought): New home in Riley Park community forms part of boutique collection

Residences comprise four fully-restored contemporary character homes and eight new-build duplex homes

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3 h. ago Eglinton Crosstown LRT's September opening date looking less and less likely

While much headway has been made toward opening Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown LRT in September as expected, it's starting to look like the 13.5-year-long project may be delayed even further as we get closer to the fall.The regional transit agency's move to hand the line over to the TTC two weeks ago was generally considered an indication that locals were finally on the verge of getting to ride the problem-plagued line, which was initially scheduled to launch in 2020.Prior to that big announcement, signage had already appeared along Eglinton explaining that bus stops were being "updated in preparation for" the LRT's inauguration, and TTC staff were re-deployed and re-trained along the route.Though internal budgets anticipated a summer 2025 debut, anonymous sources recently cited a September 2025 opening, though with the caveat that "an eleventh-hour problem" during ...

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4 h. ago U.S. Supreme Court to consider state restrictions for transgender athletes

Just two weeks after upholding a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, the justices said they will review lower court rulings in Idaho and West Virginia.

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4 h. ago Vancouver home sales fall 10% in June but board believes momentum could be building

Greater Vancouver Realtors says residential sales in the region totalled 2,181 last month, down from the 2,418 sales recorded in June 2024 and roughly 25 per cent below the 10-year seasonal average.

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4 h. ago Western Balkans face severe drought and water restrictions during heat wave

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The Western Balkans faces a severe drought after a heat wave hit the region, disrupting daily life and creating issues with agriculture and power. Temperatures on Thursday in central Albania reached 40 C (104 F) and meteorologists warned that there would be scarce rain until September. Rivers are almost dry because […]

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4 h. ago Arrest made after woman dragged into High Park woods, sexually assaulted: police

Toronto police say a 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a violent sexual assault against a woman at High Park last month.

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4 h. ago Accused High Park rapist was on probation at time of June sex attack

35-year-old Cortny Henry of Toronto, who was on probation at the time of the assault, faces numerous charges

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4 h. ago Accused High Park sex attacker was on probation at time of June assault

35-year-old Cortny Henry of Toronto, who was on probation at the time of the assault, faces numerous charges

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6 h. ago Supreme Court will take up a new case about which school sports teams transgender students can join

WASHINGTON  — The Supreme Court agreed Thursday to hear a case over state restrictions on which school sports teams transgender students can join. Just two weeks after upholding a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, the justices said they will review lower court rulings in favour of transgender athletes in Idaho and West Virginia. […]

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6 h. ago Tensions Are Starting to Brew Over Waterways for US LNG Cargoes

One of the US largest exporters of liquefied natural gas, Venture Global Inc., is raising questions over how to share a common waterway with a planned neighbor — it’s a move that underscores a coming bottleneck for shipping space in an energy sector that the Trump administration is supporting for increased exports.

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6 h. ago Teetering utility pole has threatened to topple in Toronto backyard for weeks

A frustrated Bell subscriber in Toronto has shared photos of a cracked pole and downed lines on Reddit and says they've been waiting over two weeks for the company to provide a fix.The photos show that the pole is bent at an awkward angle, and the lines are dangerously very low. The user also mentions that they're unable to park there due to the downed lines and the danger of the pole entirely breaking.They claim to have contacted Bell around ten times, but the company has only sent out cable technicians who can't fix the pole. They've even submitted photos of the problem, but Bell's support is not helpful.Bell, it's been 2 weeks. Can you please actually send someone to fix this?byu/Senor40 inbellAlongside that, there have been no updates from the company regarding whether it is still working on a resolution. When they called the city, it told them that Bell owns the pole and is supposed to be the ones to fix it.A commenter on Reddit suggests using Bell's...

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6 h. ago How Ukraine can cope with the US pause on crucial battlefield weapons

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The decision by the United States to pause some weapons shipments to Ukraine has come at a tough time for Kyiv: Russia’s bigger army is making a concerted push on parts of the roughly 1,000-kilometer (620-mile) front line and is intensifying long-range drone and missile attacks that increasingly hammer civilians in […]

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6 h. ago Statistics Canada says merchandise trade deficit $5.9 billion in May

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $5.9 billion in May as gold exports climbed higher. The result compares with the record trade deficit of $7.6 billion seen in April. Exports were up 1.1 per cent in May at $60.8 billion as exports of metal and non-metallic mineral products increased […]

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