6 h. ago ‘No Canadian dream’: Meet some who want the 51st U.S. state to happen

A survey suggests those in favour of joining the U.S. are mostly conservative men living on the Prairies, and those who might vote for fringe parties and are 'diet MAGA.'

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7 h. ago ’No Canadian dream’: Meet some who want to join a 51st U.S. state

EDMONTON — Jordon Kosikowie has been thinking a lot about what would happen if Alberta joined the United States. The 35-year-old works in the oil and gas industry in the Edmonton area and says life has been hard in recent years. So he’s open to the idea if it brings more prosperity. “If there’s an […]

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17 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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32 h. ago It wasn't a dream: McDavid, Draisaitl, Skinner out for Edmonton Oilers

So, yeah, all in all a pretty rotten news day for an Oilers team that had won three games in a row and looked like it was trending back into playoff form after a long mid-season lag

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41 h. ago $25 million Toronto penthouse could be your dream home or your luxury office

Typically, when you think of a Toronto penthouse suite, you imagine a luxurious condo with soaring ceilings, fancy furniture, and floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views of the city. And 1501- 552 Wellington St. W definitely has all that; it just happens that the fancy furniture is office furniture. Yeah, you can turn a penthouse suite into a stunning office if you want.One of the bathrooms. Unconventional? Yes. Is it kinda weird that there's a full bathtub in the "office" bathroom? Also yes. But who says an office needs to be in an office building? The lobby. Located in the former Thompson Hotel, now called 1 Hotel, this 8,400 square-foot penthouse suite is a great multi-use space. The bedrooms make for great bright offices and board rooms.What could be a living room. While the large living spaces are super bright and perfect for multiple workspaces. A kitchenette. There's also a full-size kitchen and a kitchenette, so the...

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43 h. ago ‘Dream’ on: The Maker’s new fragrance is a sensory escape for all

Married co-founders Lev Glazman and Alina Roytberg on the inspiration behind Dream--their newest gourmand scent that's captivating wearers everywhere.

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51 h. ago ICE detainees at large after escaping Colorado facility during power outage

The power went out at the Aurora facility and the back doors of the detention centre opened up to a soccer field, giving the men a chance to flee.

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53 h. ago Up to 80 Teslas damaged at Ontario dealership as Musk decries ‘deranged’ acts

Hamilton police are investigating after upwards of 80 Tesla vehicles were damaged outside a dealership Wednesday — yet another case of vandalism against the EV maker globally.

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55 h. ago Dream Residential REIT Announces March 2025 Monthly Distribution

TORONTO — DREAM RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (TSX: DRR.U and TSX: DRR.UN) (“Dream Residential REIT” or the “REIT”) today announced its March 2025 monthly distribution in the amount of US$0.035 per unit (US$0.42 annualized). The March distribution will be payable on April 15, 2025 to unitholders of record as at March 31, 2025. About […]

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55 h. ago Dream Industrial REIT Announces March 2025 Monthly Distribution

TORONTO — DREAM INDUSTRIAL REIT (TSX: DIR.UN) (the “Trust”) announced today its March 2025 monthly distribution in the amount of 5.833 cents per Unit (70 cents annualized). The March distribution will be payable on April 15, 2025 to unitholders of record as at March 31, 2025. Dream Industrial REIT is an owner, manager, and operator […]

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57 h. ago Posthaste: Hope dims that Canada can escape the next round of Trump tariffs unscathed

Economists see punishing duties lasting for six months to a year

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61 h. ago Chinese LiDAR maker rejects report backing U.S. claims it supplies China’s military

BANGKOK (AP) — China’s leading supplier of LiDAR technology has denied a report saying it has links to the Chinese military, as the company awaits a U.S. court’s ruling on the U.S. government’s decision to include it in a Defense Department list of suppliers to the Chinese military . Hesai is the industry’s global leader […]

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3 d. ago Mahmoud Khalil says he’s a ‘political prisoner’ in 1st statement since arrest

'Justice escapes the contours of this nation’s immigration facilities,' Khalil said in a lengthy statement from inside a Louisiana detention facility.

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3 d. ago Japan Can’t Produce Enough Matcha Tea as Global Popularity Booms

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, what’s driving the global matcha boom? And why can’t makers in Japan just make more of it?

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4 d. ago Hardly any developers are building homes in Toronto as market continues to plunge

Despite Toronto's impractical cost of living, the stress of the trade war and the nation's casual economic recession and all, it's a pretty great time to get into GTA real estate if that's always been a dream of yours.Sellers are getting desperate as new listings continue to indundate the market while sales numbers remain a shadow of what they once were.The downward spiral has been been especially bad for condos, and worse, still, for new condos — so bad that a growing number of complexes have been stalled in various stages of progress, with not enough units sold to continue.Naturally, this has been cause for alarm among stakeholders on the building side of things, who continue to plead for the government to intervene in the form of lowering certain taxes, development charges and other fees that hamper new construction.The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) and Canada Mortgage and Housing C...

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4 d. ago The LFP Podcast, ep. 204: Reflecting 20 years later on the 2005 London Knights dream team

Rachel Gilbert spoke with Ryan Pyette about the London Knights celebrating the 2005 team that won the Memorial Cup on home ice 20 years ago

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4 d. ago China’s BYD launches EV charging system it says works nearly as fast as a fill up

BANGKOK (AP) — China’s energy and auto giant BYD has announced an ultra fast EV charging system that it says is nearly as quick as a fill up at the pumps. BYD, China’s largest EV maker, said Monday that its flash-chargers can provide a full charge for its latest EVs within five to eight minutes, […]

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4 d. ago Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association: Global Beverage Experts Explore Japan’s Sake, Honkaku Shochu, and Awamori Culture

TOKYO — The Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association (JSS) is hosting a special tour inviting top professionals from the global wine and bar industries to explore the depth and heritage of Japan’s sake, honkaku shochu, and awamori culture. This exclusive program offers first-hand experience of Japan’s traditional brewing and distilling techniques, which were recently […]

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4 d. ago Curious bargain hunters see empty display cases, low stock at Langley Hudson's Bay

Cases, once filled with watches, sit empty. Some fragrance and beauty counters stand darkened while others show rows of remaining product waiting to be sold. Read more.

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4 d. ago Hudson's Bay store in Langley already showing signs a closure could be near

Curious bargain hunters find cases, once filled with watches, now sit empty. Some fragrance and beauty counters stand darkened while others show rows of remaining product waiting to be sold. 

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