4 d. ago Minister who oversaw Quebec’s SAAQclic auto board scandal out of cabinet

François Bonnardel, now public security minister, says on social media he is "extremely disappointed with the turn of events."

Politics

8 d. ago U.K. trend of loaded baked potatoes has crossed the pond to Toronto

A new restaurant in Toronto puts spuds on centre stage, serving up loaded baked potatoes with a range of international inspirations.If you're as chronically online as we are, there's no way you've missed them: steaming baked potatoes served out of a truck piled high with baked beans, cheese, and whatever other stereotypically British fixings one could dream up.English Jacket Potatoes have been making their rounds on social media for ages now, and loaded baked potatoes can be found on various pub and steakhouse menus across the city. But Toronto has, by and large, been devoid of restaurants that put potatoes in the spotlight.Until now, thanks to the good people behind Yonge Street’s new "creative potato" restaurant, Spotato.Located north of Yonge and Eglinton in a space that formerly housed Japanese pancake joint Fluffy Fluffy, Spotato stretches the concept of loaded baked potatoes far beyond its U.K. roots.Here, you'll be able to find p...

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9 d. ago Chivas Regal Honours the Driving Force Behind Scuderia Ferrari HP in New Film: ‘A Tribute to the Scuderia Ferrari HP Pit Crew’

Written by George the Poet and delivered by Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, the film pays homage to some of the unsung heroes behind the scenes of Scuderia Ferrari HP – the pit crew. LONDON, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Drivers usually take the centre stage – but every lap is a team effort, both […]

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1 week ago Auto board scandal: Legault says more accountability needed, casts blame elsewhere

Legault was the latest member of the government to take the stand at a public inquiry examining how the SAAQclic online platform cost at least $500 million more than planned.

Economics

1 week ago Canada's first 'ultraclub' taking over defunct Toronto club space this month

Toronto's first "ultraclub" is set to open its doors this September, and it'll feature a menu designed by a celebrity chef.When planning a night out in Toronto, there's no shortage of nightclubs to choose from, but what about when you want something more? That's exactly what Zlatko Starkovski, owner of the now-defunct Muzik nightclub, plans to bring to the table with his brand-new FYE Ultraclub.Set to open on Saskatchewan Road, right where Muzik once lived, in late September, FYE promises to be a nightclub unlike anything the city has seen before, but we're getting ahead of ourselves. What in the world is an ultraclub?Starkovski told us that the concept has already made traction in party cities like Miami and Ibiza, and FYE marks the first of its kind in Canada."At FYE Ultraclub, burlesque takes centre stage – guests can expect everything from burlesque performances to aerialists and other unexpected acts, creating an electrify...

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1 week ago Legault tells auto board scandal inquiry he only learned of cost overruns in February

Legault is testifying at a public inquiry examining how the online platform known as SAAQclic cost at least $500 million more than planned.

Economics

1 week ago François Legault set to take centre stage at SAAQclic scandal inquiry

All eyes will be on Quebec Premier François Legault on Tuesday as he is set to testify at the public inquiry into the cost overrun scandal at the province’s auto insurance board.

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2 w. ago Quebec premier to testify at inquiry into $500M cost overrun scandal at auto board

Legault's office and the Gallant Commission confirmed the premier will appear at the inquiry, which has proven embarrassing to the government.

Economics

3 w. ago Inclusive play takes centre stage at new Kelowna accessible playground

For kids with different abilities, playgrounds can be full of limitations. The new accessible playground at Mission Creek Regional Park is now open to change that.

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