1 hour ago Mississauga man accused of forcible confinement, robbery in Scarborough

A 21-year-old Mississauga man faces numerous charges including forcible confinement and robbery in connection to a springtime incident in Scarborough. Toronto Police said they received a call for a robbery on April 8 in the Midland-Lawrence Aves. area. Police alleged that the accused met the victim through social media and they decided to meet. Police […]

Events

2 h. ago QB Kelly out again as Arbuckle starts third straight game for banged

Chad Kelly will have plenty of company on the Toronto Argonauts sideline Friday night. Kelly will miss a third straight start when Toronto (0-2) hosts the Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-0). The 2023 CFL outstanding player continues to recover from a leg injury suffered in last year’s East Division final. Ditto for receiver/returner Janarion Grant (ankle), the […]

Culture

3 h. ago Cygnus raises $18.3m to accelerate resource growth and mining studies

The raising follows outstanding drilling results at the flagship Corner Bay deposit and Golden Eye prospect, which both offer substantial upside TORONTO and PERTH, Australia, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Highlights Cygnus has received firm commitments totalling A$18.3m via a share placement to institutional and sophisticated investors The Placement was priced at A$0.086 per […]

Economics

3 h. ago B.C. mall owner’s push to buy 25 Hudson’s Bay leases faces landlord opposition: Docs

An agreement Hudson’s Bay signed to sell about two dozen leases to a B.C. entrepreneur has encountered a major barrier, new court filings show: landlords who own the properties are overwhelmingly opposed to her moving in.  The Thursday filing is from Alvarez & Marsal Canada Inc., a court monitor appointed to help the Bay through […]

Politics

3 h. ago LILLEY: Toronto’s mayoral race already underway despite contenders playing coy

Mayor Chow, Councillor Bradford insist they're focused on city issues instead, while ex-mayor Tory lurks in shadows

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4 h. ago First place in AL East is new Blue Jays target even after falling flat in series finale against D’Backs

There are any number of motivational checkpoints in a 162-game season to help contending teams ride the inevitable swings of the odyssey, both high and low. When a three-plus weeks of solid baseball allows you to wake up in late June just two games out of the division lead, that would be one of them. […]

Sport

5 h. ago Dundee Corporation Announces Voting Results from 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

TORONTO, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dundee Corporation (TSX: DC.A) (“Dundee” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce the voting results from its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) which was held earlier today. Shareholders voted in favour of all items of business before the Meeting, as follows: Appointment of Auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP were […]

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5 h. ago Aecon schedules second quarter 2025 financial results release and conference call

TORONTO, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) announced today that it intends to release its second quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, July 31, 2025 after market close, and has scheduled a live webcast and conference call for 9 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Friday, August 1, 2025. A live webcast […]

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5 h. ago Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation Announces Election of Directors

/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OVER U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES/ TORONTO, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Firm Capital Mortgage Investment Corporation (the “Corporation”) (TSX: FC) today announced that at the annual and special meeting (the “Meeting”) of shareholders of the Corporation held earlier today, all director nominees were elected as […]

Economics

6 h. ago Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust Wins the Kentucky Manufactured Housing Institute’s Highest Award for the Fourth Consecutive Year

Not for distribution to U.S. newswire services or dissemination in the United States. TORONTO, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: MHC.U) (TSX:MHC.UN) (“Flagship” or the “REIT”) today announced that its Derby Hills Pointe community in Alexandria, Kentucky, has been recognized as the 2025 Community of the Year by the […]

Economics

6 h. ago Toronto police officer injured during training exercise on Hwy. 403

Ontario Provincial Police said they were called to Highway 403 and Dundas Street for a collision involving a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer.

Events

6 h. ago Fantastic festivals to fete and more happening this weekend in GTA

The first day of summer is upon us and it appears the weather is cooperating! It’s going to hot one, folks – and we don’t just mean all the things to do in and around Toronto. Here’s what you need to know to make the necessary plans. Indigenous Arts Festival and Na-Me-Res Pow Wow Celebrate […]

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6 h. ago Toronto ferry terminal now under construction for massive months

As we look ahead to a time when ferry service to the Toronto Islands will be more efficient, reliable and frequent enough to accommodate the immense (and growing) crowds who head across the water during the warm-weather months, ground has finally been broken to prepare the waterfront for our fancy new fleet of watercraft.After months of planning and preliminary work, the City announced this week that construction at the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal has officially begun, with fencing now blocking off some of the areas where crews will install key infrastructure needed to dock and charge the electric vessels heading our way in 2026 and 2027.The boats — though expensive — will be a welcome upgrade, being quieter, more eco-friendly and, of course, more modern, along with having increased passenger capacity than our current ferries (which range in age from just over 60 to a whopping 114 years old).As the shoreside proj...

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6 h. ago Rockcliffe Capital Initiates Coverage on Shopify Inc. (TSX: SHOP | NYSE: SHOP) with a “BUY” Rating and 12

TORONTO, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rockcliffe Capital is pleased to announce the initiation of equity research coverage on Shopify Inc. (TSX/NYSE: SHOP), one of North America’s leading cloud-based commerce platforms empowering millions of merchants globally. Following a comprehensive fundamental and technical review, Rockcliffe Capital assigns Shopify a “BUY” rating, supported by a 12-month […]

Economics

6 h. ago 'Missing link' tunnel will soon connect 2 Toronto transit stations

After almost a decade of anticipation, construction is well underway on a long-promised pedestrian tunnel that will connect two of Toronto's key transit hubs, namely Bloor GO/UP Express Station and Dundas West subway station. Metrolinx started building the 270-metre-long pedestrian tunnel last year as part of the larger Kitchener Fourth Track and Go Expansion projects, which are aimed at transforming regional transit across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).The new tunnel is set to provide a direct connection between Bloor GO Station (a stop on the Kitchener rail corridor served by UP Express and regional GO trains) and Dundas West Station on the TTC's Line 2, which also connects to streetcars and bus routes. Currently, you have to make the frustrating above-ground transfer between the two stations. Although the walk is only a few hundred metres, it can take up to eight minutes or longer in bad weather or with luggage, which is especially inconvenie...

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6 h. ago University and College workers raise the alarm on proposed changes in Bill 33

Toronto, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Ontario Universities and Colleges Coalition (OUCC) is deeply concerned with the proposed changes in Bill 33, the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025. Bill 33 represents an existential threat to the autonomy of our world-class publicly-funded higher education system. It reflects the Ontario Government’s continued problematic efforts to […]

Society

6 h. ago Toronto Argonauts to add Chris Schultz and Nick Volpe to franchise’s all

Former Toronto Argonauts Chris Schultz and Nick Volpe will be added to the CFL club’s All-Time Argos list during a ceremony at BMO Field on Aug. 9. Both will be honoured posthumously when the Argos host the Ottawa Redblacks, bringing the total number of individuals on the list to 27. “Chris Schultz wasn’t just a […]

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7 h. ago Manitoba to close wildfire evacuation centres as communities return home

The province says congregate shelters in Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie are closing as space has opened up in hotel rooms. 

Events

7 h. ago Toronto Raptors and Maple Leafs owner hiring for stadium host and other cool jobs

The team behind Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment — known to most people in Toronto as MLSE — is hiring for one of the most sought-after roles in the city's sporting scene.The owner of the Maple Leafs, Raptors, Argonauts, Toronto FC, and their respective minor league teams is looking to hire in-stadium hosts for the 2025-26 season.MLSE is seeking "talented, dynamic individuals to help energize our crowds in-arena and at events," with a request for a link to a demo reel of up to two minutes in length, similar to last year's posting for the same role."There is no specific information you must include, but reels should showcase you, your personality and why you think you'd be a good fit as an MLSE Host," the job posting reads.Selected candidates may be selected for an in-person audition.The MLSE host position appears to be a general hosting position, with no specific team that the successful hire (or hires) may end up working for. MLSE'...

Sport

7 h. ago First Toronto location of Calgary restaurant chain finally opening next month

The highly anticipated Toronto location of a popular Canadian bar and restaurant chain is finally opening next month.It's been nearly a year since the stylish Calgary restaurant chain Central Taps announced that it'd be taking over the Ossington space that once housed the iconic Venezia Bakery, before going virtually silent.The city wondered when, if ever, they'd get to experience it for themselves.As time went on, the initially projected "early 2025" opening date became increasingly harder to believe in, until, finally, over halfway through 2025, the chain broke its silence on the Toronto location's developments, sharing an official opening date for Central Toronto Ossington.Hey, nothing worth having ever arrives on time, does it? Just look at the Eglinton LRT. At least Central didn't make Toronto wait for quite so long.At long last, Central Toronto Ossington is opening its doors to the public on Thursday, July 3, jus...

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