7 h. ago There are 4 places in the GTA that cost more to live in than Toronto

When it comes to the cost of living in Canada, Toronto often takes the spotlight as one of the priciest places to call home. With its bustling downtown core, soaring condo prices, and ever-rising rent, it's no surprise many assume it tops the charts for affordability challenges, but this isn't quite the case. One would be forgiven for thinking that Toronto is the most expensive city in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), but other cities in the region regularly top the 416 in average cost of living. A recent MoneySense report reveals four cities that surpass Toronto among the most expensive places to live in the GTA, and a couple of them don't come as a huge surprise to anyone paying attention to regional home prices and the increase in living costs. Richmond HillAn aerial view of a residential street in Richmond Hill. Photo by liran finzi sokolovski/Shutterstock. According to the report, Richmond Hill leads the pack amo...

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7 h. ago Haunted Halloween event to take over abandoned Target location in Toronto

Toronto is about to get a brand-new Halloween attraction taking over an already chill-inducing venue: Cloverdale Mall's abandoned Target location.This fully immersive and nightmare-inducing playground, dubbed 13 Rooms, will let you step straight into over a dozen terrifying worlds, with no two rooms being quite the same. Rooms with themes like "Deadly Dolls," "Sinister Cinema," "Pumpkin Hollow," and more will offer a variety of frights for whatever kind of scare you're craving this fall. This attraction from the team behind the Screemers haunted house franchise is designed to be an immersive cinematic experience that will live perfectly on your social media feed, with spooky photo opportunities all around. And, like Screemers' other haunted house attractions, you'll want to pay very close attention to anything that may be lurking in the corners. Each space comes to life with dra...

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11 h. ago Blue Jays’ starting playoff rotation worth monitoring as season’s end nears

In the aftermath of Kevin Gausman’s masterpiece against the visiting Houston Astros when the veteran right-hander spun a complete game shutout, Blue Jays manager John Schneider felt the pitcher was peaking at the right time. The same can’t be said for veteran right-hander Max Scherzer, whose trajectory seems to be heading in the wrong direction. […]

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13 h. ago Carter Yakemchuk leads Ottawa Senators rookie to victory over Toronto Maple Leafs

The defenceman led the way in the Prospects Showdown opener with two goals and an assist.

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13 h. ago Maple Leaf kids show spunk in losing rookie event opener to Senators

The final score Saturday won’t be remembered by the Maple Leafs talent evaluators as much as the spirit of their rookie squad. Opening the Prospects Showdown at the Bell Centre in Montreal against the Ottawa Senators’ freshmen, they were down three at one stage before a strong rally nearly tied an eventual 4-3 loss. Luke […]

Society

14 h. ago Police arrest multiple people at opposing immigration demonstrations in Toronto

TORONTO — Toronto police say they have arrested six people at a pro- and anti-immigration demonstration as the opposing groups faced off at a park. Police say one person was arrested for assault and have not provided more information about the reason of the other arrests. DEMONSTRATION : (UPDATE)Bloor St. W & Christie St. area-6 […]

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14 h. ago Community rallies in Toronto to call for end to gun violence

There was a loud call for an end to gun violence in downtown Toronto on Saturday as a coalition of organizations came together to march.

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15 h. ago From ‘Hamnet’ to ‘Wicked’: The movies defining the Oscars race so far

So many movies have debuted over the past three weeks. So. So. So. Many. Movies. Back-to-back film festivals in Venice, Telluride, Colorado, and Toronto are where studios bring their biggest, most prestigious fall titles for splashy world premieres amid a gathering of international press. It can feel a little like being in an antigravity chamber […]

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16 h. ago Driven by higher demand for services, Calgary women's charity seeking new wheels

'Demand is up immensely year-over-year and we're doing everything we can to keep up'

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16 h. ago Vancouver Canucks hosting free live stream of prospects game tonight in Everett

There's no play-by-play call to go with the game between the Canucks' up and comers and the Seattle Kraken youngsters that starts at 6 p.m.

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16 h. ago ‘Go to eleven’: How the ‘Spinal Tap’ phrase lived on after the movie

Rob Reiner had a secret weapon on the set of “This Is Spinal Tap.” The dialogue in the mockumentary centred around a fictional British heavy metal band was almost entirely improvised. But before they started rolling, director Reiner (who also played documentarian Marty Di Bergi in the film) talked to the art department about funny […]

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21 h. ago ‘Cries of this widow will echo around the world’: Charlie Kirk’s widow vows to carry on husband’s fight

A heartbroken Erika Kirk spoke in a live address Friday, mourning the loss of "the perfect father" and husband

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21 h. ago In Pursuit of Mental Wellness in the First Responder Community: ‘It’s about saving lives’

This book is a roadmap for the mental health journey that should serve as a guide for other first responder organizations to follow

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28 h. ago German Far Right Seeks Breakthrough in Vote in Merz’s Home State

In the first electoral test for the ruling coalition, the AfD is expected to gain in Germany’s most-populous region.

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31 h. ago Detached Toronto house is under $500,000 but there's a catch

Attention, brave souls of the Toronto real estate world: a detached house on Rhodes Ave. E. has magically appeared on the market for under $500,000. Yes, under.Of course, it's a bit of a mess. We're talking a bed in the dining room, particle board–covered windows, missing ceilings, and a basement that adults and children alike would be scared to enter.But according to the listing, it's got "potential", you just need to look past the chaos to see it. What was once probably the dining room. You'll definitely need a strong stomach and positive attitude to navigate the "needs TLC" part.The one and only bathroom that is missing part of the ceiling. From the photos, there's a lot of work to be done if you're going to keep the original structure. An air-conditioning unit is balanced over the stairs. But if you dream of being a handyman, a builder, or a renovator with a boat load of optimism, this could be a gre...

Economics

31 h. ago 10 condos you can buy for less than $400k in downtown Toronto right now

Toronto's real estate market is in an unprecedented downward spiral which continues to scare away buyers worried about what snail-paced sales and a growing backlog of listings will mean for their future investment.But, for those brave enough to fulfill their dream of property ownership amid such an uncertain market (and economy in general), there are some serious deals to be had, with house, townhome and condo prices inching downward, in some cases to levels not seen in many years.For the first time in a long time, units in downtown T.O. are getting snagged for around the $350,000 mark — one, in fact, sold for only $295,000 this week — with dozens currently available in the $300k range, which would have been unheard of just a few years ago.Here are some of the most affordable units on the market right now:1014-251 Jarvis StreetKW Living Realty, Brokerage/condos.caThis clean, bright studio may be small and cookie-cutter, but wha...

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31 h. ago Huge harvest market to take over Toronto park for two weekends this fall

Fall is officially slowly creeping in on us, and with that comes pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters galore, and events in the city like the free Fall Harvest Market taking over Toronto's Queens Quay later this month.If an autumn-themed market is something you're looking forward to experiencing during the upcoming season, then mark your calendars and get ready to explore a specially curated vendor market, live music, delicious food, and more to celebrate the arrival of fall.Presented by Street Eats Market and the Waterfront BIA, festival highlights also include a pumpkin patch (cue aesthetic photo opps for your socials), a fire pit and s'mores zone to please your sweet tooth, and an apple bobbing competition (a seasonal staple).A complete list of things to do at the market is available on the event website.Part of the Water/Fall Festival — an attraction that presents art installations, entertainment, food markets, and more, over a span of two weekends in the c...

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31 h. ago Canada Securities Watchdog Seeks First Greenwashing Sanction

Canada’s biggest securities regulator is taking its first enforcement action related to so-called greenwashing by a fund manager.

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32 h. ago Blue Jays’ pitching, timely hitting combine to stymie visiting Orioles

Chris Bassitt and his home-dominant pitching was back on the mound in Friday night’s series opener against the Baltimore Orioles. In many ways, the veteran right-hander was in a no-win situation given the events of the previous day when Kevin Gausman spun a magical complete game shutout. What stood out from Bassitt’s start was how […]

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35 h. ago B.C. NDP denies secrecy, then seeks details on who dished on their secrecy

Vaughn Palmer: It seems the government uses non-disclosure documents until key decisions are made, then seeks public comments

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