69 m. ago ‘Forget about annexation’: Moose Jaw hopes tariffs will lure Canadians and Americans

MOOSE JAW — The underground tunnels in Canada’s most notorious city have always been open to Americans, including rumoured hotshot gangsters — and they want to keep it that way. The Tunnels of Moose Jaw, along with other businesses in the city of roughly 35,000 people west of Regina, say they’re in line with a […]

Economics

71 m. ago Opinion: Higher taxes for secondary homeowners will help build a fair Canmore

Canmore is a tourist destination but that’s not what built us, nor does it define us today. From the Three Sisters to the winding Bow River, the natural beauty in which the Town of Canmore is nestled is awe-inspiring, but the vibrancy in our downtown hasn’t happened accidentally. Whether they know it or not, people […]

Economics

71 m. ago Letters, May 10: Dangerous intersections need to be addressed

Are you worried about wildfire season? Vote in our daily poll! A very high number of motor vehicle collisions occur when vehicles are turning left in an intersection, more risky are without traffic lights, and they are the second leading cause of injury or even fatality collisions in the city. A recently reported death of […]

Events

5 h. ago Vintage clothing shops are popping up across Ottawa. Here's why

Part of the appeal is the affordable prices, but social media has fuelled Gen Z’s desire to stand out while reducing their carbon footprint.

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5 h. ago Dows Lake recreational dock an NCC pilot project to assess Ottawa as 'water city'

"We wanted to bring people out and show them this is Canada’s urban cottage right in your backyard.”

Transport

9 h. ago Iconic Toronto snack window is back after closure some worried was permanent

Toronto locals devastated by the closure of a snack window that had long served as a summer go-to in the Cabbagetown neighbourhood will be happy to know that the independent shop is back.The 1872-built gingerbread storefront of Park Snacks is iconic for many reasons, from the ice cream and hot dogs it serves up exclusively during the summer months, to the adorably retro aesthetic it brings to the block, to what it stands for as one of the city's few side street businesses.But, anyone eager to hit up the independent business when spring 2024 rolled around was crestfallen to find it shuttered — which some understandably may have thought to be for good, given that it had been put up for sale at the end of the previous summer."With the building for sale, I pulled out at the end of the 2023 season and did not open in 2024," operator Bernard Dunford, who has been involved with the community staple since 1999, explains to blogTO.With Toronto'...

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9 h. ago Giant bridge under construction will soon join iconic Toronto skyline view

The iconic skyline view enjoyed from the Leaside Bridge over the Don Valley will soon be even more dynamic, as the early stages of construction advance for what will likely prove one of the most significant bridges ever built in Toronto.Under construction since 2024, the new Don Valley Crossing bridge will play an integral role in the future Ontario Line subway — a 15.6-kilometre transit route linking the upcoming Eglinton Crosstown LRT in the north with Exhibition Place in the south.Serving 15 new stations, including a stretch through the heart of downtown, the line will include a combined underground and above-grade right-of-way that will cross the Don Valley (and the Don Valley Parkway) twice along its route. This routing requires two separate bridges to carry trains across the valley.While the smaller Lower Don Bridge, which will cross the Don River in the West Don Lands and Riverside neighbourhoods, is set to be the more visually flashy of the two crossings, boa...

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9 h. ago Toronto subway stations actually had a smart design until the TTC ruined it

Sometimes sticky and often dreary, for better or worse, Toronto’s subway stations have a distinct look to them that can sometimes feel a bit random.But, despite the harsh fluorescent lights and brutalist feeling, the TTC originally designed its stations with purpose and reason — before throwing it all out the window.Recently, the Youtuber Not Smooth Steve dug into the little-known history of the TTC colour coding that used to define the city's stations."I've known about the colour code for many years and don't recall where I first heard of it,” Steve tells blogTO. "It's just one of those weird things you never really think about, but once you know it exists, you can't help but see it!"Thanks to Steve, we now have an overview of how subway stations used to look in Toronto and, with a little cursory research, what exactly went wrong.The OG colour schemeThe station look for Toronto's subway was simple: clean lines,...

Culture

9 h. ago Big changes may be on the way for one of Toronto's top seasonal events

One of Toronto's most prominent seasonal events, which is regularly ranked one of the best of its kind in the world and draws nearly a million people to the city's most historic neighbourhood each year, may look a whole lot different in 2025.Any local looking to get into the holiday spirit come wintertime knows to hit up the Distillery Winter Village, which takes over the district's cobblestone streets with festive food and drink, charming vendor stalls reminiscent of a European holiday market, a monumental Christmas tree, and all sorts of activations and photo ops.While it has always taken place around the end of December, the event has greatly expanded both in scope and length in recent years, going from just 10 days in its inaugural iteration to more than seven weeks —  running seven days a week — by 2024.Despite the event in many ways putting the unique pocket of the city on t...

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10 h. ago HEARTBREAKER: Maple Leafs lose in overtime on goal by Brad Marchand

The defending Stanley Cup champions aren’t going down without a fight. It’s a series now, as the saying goes, after the Florida Panthers beat the Maple Leafs 5-4 in overtime in Game 3 on Friday night at Amerant Bank Arena. The Leafs lead the best-of-seven 2-1, with Game 4 on Sunday night in Sunrise. The […]

Culture

10 h. ago Le ministre Girard demande de l’aide financière à Ottawa pour ses infrastructures

Le ministre Girard demande de l’aide financière à Ottawa pour financer les infrastructures et la défense.

Politics

12 h. ago City of Lethbridge considers new options for Lethbridge and District Exhibition

After years of financial struggles, Lethbridge and District Exhibition could be split into two separate organizations if Lethbridge city council approves the recommendations.

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13 h. ago Edmonton, Calgary mayors call potential separatism referendum ‘dangerous’

Calgary — Alberta’s two big-city mayors say a separation referendum would be “devastating” to their local economies and is a needless distraction during a period in which the country should be focused on unity. “It is very dangerous talk,” Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi said in an interview with The Canadian Press. “It is dangerous talk […]

Events

13 h. ago MAPLE LEAFS NOTES: Matthew Knies toeing the line in screening Sergei Bobrovsky

Screening Sergei Bobrovsky is one thing. Sticking an elbow or a forearm in the face of the Florida Panthers goaltender is another. Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies was told by the referees to tone it down a bit during Game 2 when he deliberately got his right elbow and arm up in front of Bobrovsky […]

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14 h. ago Pipe dream 'is finally here' in city, as Calgary Wild FC makes debut Sunday

Northern Super League makes first-ever appearance in YYC to excite local stars, soccer fans

Sport

14 h. ago Ottawa Senators centre Tim Stutzle to play for Germany at worlds after all

He'll miss the first two games of the IIHF tournament in Sweden and Denmark, but is expected to play Tuesday.

Other

15 h. ago Three years in, Rotary Park fountain project bogged down by city red tape and rising costs

Organizer of dog and human fountain at a northeast park are still attempting to get the project done

Economics

15 h. ago 'I guess it was inevitable': Visual storytellers bemoan loss of SAIT's photojournalism major

A SAIT spokesperson said the decision aligns with current industry trends and student demand

Politics

16 h. ago Senators' playoff series was defenceman Tyler Kleven's proving ground

His post-season coming-out party has coincided with the expiration of his entry-level contract, meaning there will be negotiations this summer.

Events

16 h. ago City of Calgary signs deal for closer ties with Blackfoot Confederacy

Piikani chief says he hopes agreement leads to partnerships in industries that will yield economic benefits for his community members, starting with tourism

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