2 h. ago This Day in History 1905: A salacious Vancouver romance hits the front page

Divorce was a big deal in Vancouver in 1905, especially when the notorious Dupont Street was involved

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3 h. ago CRIME HUNTER: New Mafia movie Alto Knights focuses on Costello

“This is for you, Frank,” the young hitman snarled before firing at mob boss Frank Costello outside New York’s Waldorf-Astoria. The bullet only grazed Costello – known as the Prime Minister of the Underworld for his diplomatic skills – but it was enough to send him into retirement, leaving the reins of the Luciano Crime […]

Economics

13 h. ago Toronto man trying to bring his dream of building a new music venue to life

With the collective support of the entire community behind him, a Toronto man is working to turn his dream of opening a new music venue into reality.Driven by a deep love for his community and a passion for music, 29-year-old Kinkade Davis is transforming the space at 1035 Gerrard St. E. into Mercy on Gerrard — a venue that will serve as a creative hub for emerging artists and a gathering place for music fans across the city.After self-funding the project with savings from years of tree planting, Davis turned to the community for donations and help with sourcing supplies needed for the venue. Since launching a GoFundMe page in January, Davis has raised over $8,300 out of his $31,035 goal, which will go towards completing remaining renovations, building a new sign, as well as setting up a sound system and lighting.As part of the campaign, anyone who donates $200 or more will have their name honoured on a plaque by the venue's entrance to pay tribute to those who helped make the...

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16 h. ago Alberta will form another Fair Deal Panel if policy demands aren’t met by federal government: Smith

The first Fair Deal Panel was formed by Smith's predecessor Jason Kenney in 2019, citing the province's widespread frustration with the federal government

Politics

18 h. ago American booze — made in Canada — amongst those leaving Sask. store shelves

Even though they are made in Canada, beers like Bud Light and Coors Light and hard seltzers such as Vizzy and White Claw will not be available at liquor stores in Saskatchewan.

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19 h. ago Saskatchewan Urges Carney to Deal With Threat of Chinese Tariffs

China’s tariffs on canola are the “most immediate threat” to western Canada’s economy, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said, even as the US threatens to raise import taxes against a wide range of Canadian goods.

Economics

19 h. ago Alberta school support workers' strikes end after all deals ratified

Union happy more school districts are following the pattern set in Fort McMurray and Edmonton

Society

19 h. ago Discarded cigarette blamed for Copperfield condo balcony fire

A discarded cigarette was the source of a fire on a balcony at a four-storey apartment complex in southeast Calgary early Friday morning, fire officials said. Around 3:10 a.m. the Calgary Fire Department received multiple 911 calls about a fire on a balcony in the community of Copperfield. When firefighters arrived at the 99 block […]

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20 h. ago Sohi doesn't confirm Liberal or Edmonton mayoral run, but won't do both

It’s one or the other for Amarjeet Sohi, but not both: the federal Liberals or the mayor’s chair in Edmonton. Multiple sources have told Postmedia, and as it has been reported elsewhere, that Sohi is planning to run for the Liberal Party of Canada in the federal election expected to be called this weekend. But […]

Economics

21 h. ago UK Hopes of Quick EU Defense Deal Fade on Weapons Fund Access

The UK’s limited access to the European Union’s new €150 billion ($162 billion) weapons fund has raised concern in London that Prime Minister Keir Starmer won’t be able to secure a breakthrough defense pact with Brussels by May.

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22 h. ago Danielle Smith says she’d form 2nd Fair Deal Panel if Ottawa doesn’t meet policy demands

Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney formed a Fair Deal Panel shortly after taking office in 2019, citing the province's widespread frustration with Ottawa.

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25 h. ago Nova Scotia NDP questions lack of pharmacare deal with Ottawa

NDP Leader Claudia Chender says pharmacare was left off Nova Scotia’s list of priorities contained in a letter sent earlier this week to Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Transport

25 h. ago Travel destinations where your Canadian dollars go further than in the U.S.

Travel has become increasingly more expensive, with the Canadian dollar at lows not seen since 2020, leaving some destinations heavier on the wallet than others.The United States has long been a vacation destination for Canadians, but the trade war has dampened people's interest in travelling south.According to recent data from the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, the number of travellers from Canada entering the U.S. dropped by half a million in February 2025 compared to the same time last year."We do see a lot of people looking in different directions, not wanting to travel to the U.S. The U.S. has also lost a little bit of a brand value," Knightsbridge Foreign Exchange President Rahim Madhavji told us. The currency exchange company is based in Toronto.It might be a financially smarter move for Canadians to find other vacation destinations because the loonie won't go far in the U.S. As of Friday, US$1 equals C$1.43, according to foreign exchange tool XE.In addition to paying more d...

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26 h. ago ‘Triple stumper’ clue about ‘Cheers’ leaves ‘Jeopardy!’ fans fuming

'The answer seemed very obvious to me. Perhaps me being the same age as Ken helped?'

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26 h. ago Toronto bar known for cheap eats and drinks abruptly closes after 20 years

It's easy as a millennial to feel like the Toronto we once knew and loved is dead and gone — and it wasn't a drawn-out demise, either, but one heralded by a rapid spate of closures of iconic institutions.One more in this long line has just hit the chopping block, its abrupt disappearance leaving a hole along Spadina Avenue (and in our hearts).Red Room is one among a family of bars beloved by students and those of us regulars who have been frequenting them for well over a decade.It was first opened in 2007 as the moodier sibling of Green Room, a legendary, though somewhat seedy place that resided in a back alley off Bloor Street, but ended up having to move when its building was sold in 2017.While fans breathed a collective sigh of relief once it was announced that Green Room had settled into the old Crown & Tiger Space on College Street, the fate of Red Room under the exact same circumstances appears to be, unfortunately, the opposite.The restaurant, lo...

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29 h. ago The Canadian federal election is coming up and here's what you need to know

Canada could see a federal election as soon as next month, and first-time voters should know a few key things about how voting works in the country.A source told Radio-Canada that Prime Minister Mark Carney, who was sworn in on March 14, will ask Governor General Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament this Sunday and call an election. Daily Hive has reached out to the Liberal Party of Canada for information.According to Elections Canada, the election period can't last less than 36 days and no more than 50 days; the period will be determined by the government. Allegedly, Canadians can expect to cast their ballots on April 28 or May 5.Whether you recently reached the legal age to vote (at least 18 years old) or just became a Canadian citizen, here’s everything you need to know to ensure you're prepared to vote in the 45th General Election.Register to voteVoters can register at the polls or in advance. One easy way to register is by checking "yes" to...

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29 h. ago First Source Mortgage Corporation Announces Retirement of CEO David Mandel

TORONTO, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Source Mortgage Corporation (“the Company”), a leading provider of boutique commercial mortgages in Ontario, announced today that, after 18 years of leadership at the helm of the company, Co-Founder and CEO David Mandel officially retired on March 1, 2025. David played a pivotal role in the company’s […]

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29 h. ago Letters, March 21: Trump’s Carney praise good for Poilievre?

Should Amarjeet Sohi run for Parliament again? Vote in our daily poll! Now that Trump has endorsed (kind of) a Liberal government by saying that he would rather deal with Liberals than Pierre Poilievre because he doesn’t like Poilievre and that he’s not a MAGA guy, does this give credence to Poilievre being a better […]

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37 h. ago US Sanctions First Chinese ‘Teapot’ Refinery Over Iran Links

The US is sanctioning a Chinese oil refinery and a terminal operator over links to Iranian crude imports, in the first measures to directly target China’s refining system as President Donald Trump seeks to press Tehran into a fresh nuclear deal.

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42 h. ago Special avalanche warning issued for large swath of Rockies west of Calgary

Recent storms leaving accumulations over weak layers of snow cause for concern, officials warn

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