88 m. ago MANDEL: Burlington mom accused of child murder blames everyone but herself

After she and her wife were arrested for allegedly killing their foster son, she recorded videos proclaiming her innocence and blaming everyone else

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3 h. ago Toronto man charged with murder of elderly woman; Suspect sought for property dump in Mississauga

Police allege the accused set fire to a house when the elderly victim was inside and alone at the time.

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3 h. ago Man charged with murder after elderly woman killed in Toronto house fire

A man has been charged with first-degree murder after an elderly woman was killed in a Toronto house fire last month. 

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7 h. ago Customers furious over food prices at the newest Eataly in Toronto

Italian mega market Eataly officially opened the doors of its fourth Toronto location on Nov. 25 at the Eaton Centre, and the reviews are in.The much-anticipated marketplace in the mall features two dine-in restaurants — La Pizza & La Pasta and La Piazza — a grocery section for fresh foods, grab-and-go take-out counters, and a wine shop, Vino e Birra To-Go. It spans 25,000 square feet across two floors.So, what's the verdict?It seems a large number of Toronto residents are complaining about an overpriced experience at a time when many have succumbed to the effects of growing inflation in the city.A recent visitor took to Reddit to mention that "The takeout fresh pasta looked amazing until I realized the small box of raviolis was $25 or so."Another patron commented on an Instagram reel sharing similar sentiments. "No thanks. Overpriced food. You walk away feeling hungry."These comments align with another Instagrammer's concerns ab...

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7 h. ago Toronto's first pet funeral home offers unique way to say goodbye

On top of the agonizing, can't-eat, can't-sleep grief that comes with losing a beloved pet, trying to navigate the next steps only deepens the sorrow. A newly opened pet funeral home, the first in Toronto, hopes to guide owners through their final goodbyes.At 115 Berkley St. in Moss Park is where you can find Tails Farewell's newest location – second to the one they first opened in Markham back in September 2024. Co-owner Jason Lau tells blogTO that the Markham space only has one memorial room, which limits the number of families they can serve. Now, with their new downtown location, they have more rooms to accommodate more people planning pet funerals.So far, Lau says, Tails Farewell has supported more than 500 pet families, including a virtual memorial for a 2-year-old python and a funeral for an 80-year-old woman's bunny, who we're certain lived a hoppy life. "Our goal is to create a warm and peaceful environment so families, esp...

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8 h. ago Woman charged for allegedly taking $30,000 from a Cape Breton hockey association

Cape Breton Regional Police have charged a 57-year-old woman for allegedly taking more than $30,000 from the New Waterford Minor Hockey Association.

Economics

9 h. ago Supreme Court restores woman’s conviction for attempted murder of her mother

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has restored a woman’s conviction for attempting to kill her mother by injecting her with insulin. In June 2019, a neighbour found the woman — identified only as B.F. due to a publication ban — her mother and B.F.’s 19-month-old daughter unconscious in their home. Emergency responders discovered […]

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10 h. ago Toronto model says she was kicked out of Uber for being Jewish

The driver told her to get out of the car at a busy intersection. In a statement to National Post, an Uber spokesperson said: 'Discrimination is unacceptable, and we’re deeply sorry for the experience this rider had'

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11 h. ago NBA legend LeBron James dined at Toronto restaurant and called the food 'incredible'

Staff and patrons at Toronto establishment Silent H were treated to an appearance by NBA legend LeBron James this week.James' Los Angeles Lakers were in town on a team road trip this week, claiming a nail-biting buzzer-beating victory over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday evening. While it was a historically poor performance for James, the record 21-time All-Star was still able to dine at one of his favourite local haunts while in town.James not only posed with restaurant staff at Silent H, but even sent his personal compliments to the chef, asking, "Food is incredible, what's your name chef?"    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Patrick Marzouk (@patrickmarzouk)James is a repeat customer at the King West establishment and also took time to pose with the Silent H team during a 2024 visit.And the future Hall of Famer is not alone among NBA stars in his love for the restaur...

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11 h. ago WARMINGTON: Injured mom leaves hospital to say goodbye to ‘Sweet Melody’ killed in Oakville

A regular stroll with mom on foot and Melody on scooter turned into a nightmare when an SUV struck them

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14 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Wife carries on communicating with former best friend

DEAR ABBY: My best friend of more than 10 years, “Ian,” ghosted me! We used to talk about everything — wives, children, jobs. We spent hours together and helped each other sort out our problems. He knew more about me than my wife. With no explanation, he stopped responding to texts and messages and is […]

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24 h. ago Jasper’s Patricia Street Deli rises from the ashes with new Edmonton eatery

Patricia Street Deli was one of several Jasper businesses impacted by the devastating 2024 wildfire. Now, the beloved eatery has relocated and reopened in Edmonton.

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25 h. ago Proposed bill in honour of slain Kelowna, B.C. woman takes big step forward

Bill C-225, otherwise known as Bailey's Law, passed second reading. The bill is in memory of Bailey McCourt, a slain Kelowna mother.

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27 h. ago UCalgary professor leads global research in injury prevention for female athletes

'Injury rates are high — injury and concussion rates are higher in girls than boys . . . and not a lot of attention and priority has been put on female, woman and girl athletes'

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29 h. ago Kimora Lee Simmons reveals role of ‘mom’ to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ kids

Simmons explained that serves as an honourary “mom” to a lot of people.

Society

29 h. ago Wilson 5 Foundation adds $30 million to legacy donations to BC Parks Foundation for conservation and healthy living in nature

Foundation’s historic philanthropy boosts a world-leading movement to conserve natural spaces in British Columbia Vancouver, BC, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — One prominent Canadian foundation is today deepening its commitment to the health of people and the planet with a new $30 million gift to conserve globally significant natural areas in British Columbia. The […]

Economics

31 h. ago Toronto neighbourhood brewery issues candid note as it closes permanently

A Toronto brewery that's been a summertime staple in its neighbourhood for years has closed permanently.As someone who spent the first quarter-century of my life living in The Beach(es), I've seen firsthand just how hard it can be for restaurants to stay alive along the Queen East strip.Yes, members of the neighbourhood ride hard for their local businesses, and a handful have managed to stand the test of time, but when a small window of summertime business accounts for a large majority of the area's foot traffic, it's difficult to make it work.The latest neighbourhood casualty was something of a local success story, having been in business for the past six years, but hey, all good things must come to an end, right?As of Wednesday, Dec. 3, Beaches Brewing Co. has closed permanently.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Beaches Brewing Company ™ (@beachesbrewco)In the ...

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35 h. ago Howard Levitt: This may be the single greatest investment a business leader can make

The companies that invest in human capacity will win the next decade, and the ones that don’t will be eaten alive

Politics

36 h. ago 'Cornerstone' Port Stanley inn shuts restaurant, but not for lack of business

PORT STANLEY – The Kettle Creek Inn in this waterfront village is closing its restaurant again, this time for good, citing a shortage of kitchen staff and growing competition during the busy tourism season. The inn will remain open, but visitors now have a wealth of eatery choices nearby, meaning it can scale back food […]

Economics

41 h. ago New Earth Resources Appoints Harrison Cookenboo to Advisory Board

Vancouver, British Columbia, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NEW EARTH RESOURCES CORP. (CSE: EATH) (“New Earth” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce the appointment of Harrison Cookenboo, Ph.D., P.Geo., to its advisory board. Dr. Cookenboo is a professional geologist with more than 35 years of experience studying and evaluating geologic prospects, deposits and […]

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