75 m. ago ELDER: Uncovering the ‘dirty’ truths about electric vehicles

Are electric vehicles better for the planet than gasoline-powered vehicles? This is the question we explore in my new documentary, Electric Vehicles — The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Whether one agrees with former president Joe Biden, who calls climate change “an existential threat,” or whether one agrees with the late physicist Freeman Dyson, who […]

Transport

3 h. ago Toronto barbershop and several attached apartments going for under $4 million

If you’ve ever dreamed of sprawling out in your very own 4,000-square-foot home and having someone else help cover the mortgage — this wild Toronto property might just be your real estate unicorn.2909 Dundas St. W is equal parts "multi-residential goldmine" and "live-work fantasy."The historical building was completely rebuilt  in 2001 and now offers up a rare combo: serious space to live, over $10,000 in monthly income, and an estimated six per cent return on investment.The hair salon. The building currently houses a hairstyling salon and beauty clinic on the main floor, as well as three studio apartments at the back of the building. An empty unit. The upper floors of the building house five additional residential apartments. One of the studio apartments on the main floor. On the second floor, there are a pair of two-bedroom units and a single one-bedroom unit, while the third floor boasts a...

Economics

8 h. ago MAPLE LEAFS NOTES: Scott Laughton’s ‘simple’ game a boon in playoffs

Scott Laughton was finding his return to the Stanley Cup playoffs to his liking. The Battle of Ontario marked just the fourth time Laughton has participated in the annual tournament, and first since the 2020 bubble season with the Philadelphia Flyers. “It feels awesome,” Laughton told media in Ottawa on Saturday, hours ahead of Game […]

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8 h. ago Federal Election: B.C. sets record for early voting — what’s behind the trend?

B.C. political scientist Richard Johnston says record-high advance voting numbers reflect changes in voter habits, not necessarily a shift in political momentum

Politics

13 h. ago B.C. climate news: Firefighting drones could change the way B.C. fights wildfires | China toughens up climate targets

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of April 21 to April 27, 2025.

Events

13 h. ago Indigenous leaders hope Vatican continues reconciliation efforts advanced by Francis

Gov. Gen. says the pontiff's apology for widespread abuses in the residential school system was a significant step in addressing historical injustices

Politics

14 h. ago John Ivison: On campaign’s final weekend, the Grits have the momentum

Mark Carney has succeeded in branding himself as the man to address the fears of millions about the Trump administration

Sport

16 h. ago CHAUDHRI: Court of Appeal sends warning to Ontario employers

The Court of Appeal released a decision this month that will impact most Ontario employers, particularly those that use employment agreements. But first, the facts of the underlying case. Ellen De Castro was employed by Arista Homes Limited (Arista) for a little under five years. She was 49 at the time of her termination in […]

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16 h. ago Poilievre makes final push to fortify the West as eastern support in flux

'We're desperate for a change in this country, and it's obvious,' says a Poilievre supporter in Saskatoon. But Western voters may not get the results they're hoping for.

Sport

16 h. ago Israeli airstrike kills 10 people as mediators try to restart a ceasefire

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — An Israeli airstrike flattened a three-story home in Gaza City on Saturday, killing 10 people — half of them children — as Arab mediators scrambled to restart a ceasefire. Israeli strikes killed at least 49 people in the past 24 hours, according to health officials. The dead in the […]

Events

19 h. ago Opinion: Poilievre and Carney can’t punish intimate partner violence away

Punitive approaches to addressing violence against women may seem satisfying in the moment, but do they really work? Front-runner parties are adopting tough-on-crime stances in the lead-up to the 2025 federal election. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has announced plans for stricter criminal sentences for those accused of intimate partner violence. Meanwhile, the Liberals under Leader […]

Events

21 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Employee’s hours change when boss adds errands to workload

DEAR ABBY: I started a new job a year and a half ago. It’s in a small office. My boss and I are the only employees. I enjoy the job very much, but there’s an aspect of it that has really started to wear on me. Increasingly, my boss has been asking me to take […]

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27 h. ago Toronto's newest viral sandwich shop keeps selling out hours before closing time

There's a new sandwich shop on the block in Toronto, and the city is already going crazy for it.Lambo's, Vilda's, La Salumeria: Toronto is crazy for a good sandwich, and lucky for those of us that live here, there's no shortage of shops and restaurants in the city that crank out really, really great ones.Lucky for aspiring sandwich artists, the city has made a habit of raising its favourite sandwich shops to legend status when they feel it's deserved, so starting one, however risky, poses serious potential.That's a lesson that Pitmaster and Executive Chef Alex Rad, of Smoque N' Bones fame, is learning with his latest venture, Alfie's Sandwiches+Market.The doors of the Baldwin Village sandwich shop and market opened just a hair over two weeks ago, and, to put it lightly, people in Toronto are utterly obsessed.You don't have to take my word for it, though; instead, refer to the Instagram stories they post nearly every day, within hours of openi...

Economics

30 h. ago Oregon agency won’t say if hackers stole data in cyberattack

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s environmental agency won’t say if a group of hackers stole data in a cyberattack that was first announced earlier this month. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality on Friday declined to confirm or deny reports that ransomware group Rhysida was behind the cyberattack and stole department data, including sensitive employee […]

Events

31 h. ago Vancouver fire investigation determines East Hastings blaze may have been ’intentionally set’

Firefighters worked for about nine hours to extinguish the blaze, which sent smoke across the city.

Events

31 h. ago For the 1st time, B.C. judge awards custody of family pet in divorce case

This ruling involved a couple with a young child and a dog who were getting divorced. Under changes to B.C.'s Family Law, pets are no longer considered property.

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32 h. ago Keith Gerein: Whoever wins the federal election, Canada needs a change in political discourse

Subtle though it was, I first began to notice the change about a dozen years ago, while working as a reporter at the Alberta legislature. New security features were added to the building to limit access, which may have been prudent but also made a visit more unwelcoming. Partisan press secretaries were hired to supersede […]

Politics

33 h. ago Ontario touts success of 24/7 construction, says Gardiner ahead of schedule

Last spring, the transportation minister floated the idea of 24-hour construction to speed up rehabilitation work on the Gardiner Expressway.

Other

34 h. ago Some Canadians exiting U.S. housing market amid sovereignty threats, economy

A weaker Canadian dollar and the changing political climate are among the reasons some are choosing to leave

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34 h. ago Some Canadians sell their homes in U.S. amid sovereignty threats, economy

A weaker Canadian dollar and the changing political climate are among the reasons some are choosing to leave

Economics