54 m. ago Toyota reports booming sales but stays cautious on profit because of various costs

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s top automaker Toyota reported record sales for the fiscal year through March on Thursday, but its profit for the latest quarter faltered partly because of a certification scandal. Toyota Motor Corp.’s January-March net profit totaled 664.6 billion yen ($4.6 billion), down from 997.6 billion yen the same period a year ago. […]

Economics

2 h. ago Guide to the 2025 Centennial Cup in Calgary: The skinny on the 10 contenders

Brad Moran and the Calgary Canucks host the 2025 Centennial Cup, beginning Thursday at Max Bell Centre. The annual hockey tournament to crown a Canadian Junior Hockey League king begins Thursday and runs through May 18, with 10 teams vying for the coveted championship, won last year by the Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Collingwood Blues. […]

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5 h. ago Venezuela denies opposition members left country during rescue operation

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s government on Wednesday acknowledged for the first time that members of the country’s opposition left the Argentine diplomatic compound where they had sheltered for over a year, but it denied that their arrival to the United States occurred under an international rescue operation as characterized by the political faction and the […]

Politics

6 h. ago Viral video shows dog owners fined for leaving pup in the sun in Costco parking lot

An officer arrived on the scene at 4:35 p.m. and found the dog tethered in direct sunlight and unable to access shade due to the short length of the tether.

Economics

6 h. ago B.C. government appoints former chief justice to review festival safety measures after Lapu Lapu attack

Premier Eby said Wednesday that former chief justice Christopher Hinkson has agreed to serve as commissioner to conduct a festival safety review “in a very short period of time.”

Events

6 h. ago B.C. government appoints former chief justice to review festival safety measures after attack

Premier Eby said Wednesday that former chief justice Christopher Hinkson has agreed to serve as commissioner to conduct a festival safety review “in a very short period of time.”

Events

6 h. ago En avril, les demandes d’asile à Lacolle étaient au plus haut depuis la fermeture du chemin Roxham

Les deux dernières semaines montrent cependant un ralentissement des arrivées à la frontière terrestre.

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7 h. ago Ontario to ask for appeal of court order pausing Toronto bike lane removals

Ontario is seeking to appeal a temporary court order stopping it from ripping up three major Toronto bike lanes while a judge weighs whether the plan is unconstitutional. The government served notice of its intent to appeal last month’s injunction to lawyers for a cycling advocacy group challenging its plan to remove lanes on Bloor […]

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9 h. ago Japan’s Tycoon Families Seek Buyouts to Evade Investor Pressure

Akio Toyoda’s $42 billion plan to buyout Toyota Industries Corp. is the most dramatic example of a growing trend in Japan of founding families trying to take companies private.

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10 h. ago Ford government files appeal against injunction frustrating its bike lane removal

At the end of April, an Ontario judge told the government it must suspend any imminent plans to remove bike lanes from Bloor Street, Yonge Street or University Avenue.

Politics

11 h. ago Harvest Announces Filing of the Preliminary Prospectus for Harvest Apple Enhanced High Income Shares ETF

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. (“Harvest”) is pleased to announce that it has filed a preliminary prospectus with the Canadian securities regulators for the Harvest Apple Enhanced High Income Shares ETF (“APLE”). APLE provides single-stock ETF access to the growth potential of Apple Inc. by engaging modest leverage and an active covered call […]

Technology

12 h. ago 10 facts we bet you didn't know about this unique Toronto museum turning 30 this year

Toronto is a city of many things, one of them being that it's the home of nearly 60 galleries and museums covering a diverse range of subjects. Now, one of the city's most iconic museums is celebrating a new milestone!Proudly celebrating 30 years of bringing Toronto unique perspectives on historical footwear, the Bata Shoe Museum is fondly reflecting on its past while looking ahead to its bright future.But a 30-year milestone doesn't come without its history-making moments. To celebrate 30 years, take a look at some of the most important celebrations in Bata Shoe Museum's historic run.1946: Her-story is madeBefore we get to the Bata Shoe Museum, we have to go all the way back to 1946, when architect Sonja Bata began collecting footwear while travelling the world on business.Sonja and her husband Thomas Bata, head of the global Bata Shoe Company, often took inspiration from these global shoes, but as the collection grew, they ultimately created a showca...

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12 h. ago Ontario city is hosting Canada's biggest celebration of cheese this month

Canada's largest celebration of cheese returns to this Ontario city after eight years. The Great Canadian Cheese Festival will be in Kingston this month, and over 100 Canadian dairy producers will be there.Mark your calendars for May 24 and 25. The country's largest celebration of the beloved diary creation will take over Fort Henry for a weekend of cheesy fun."When you buy Canadian cheese, you invest in our communities," said Patricia McDermott, owner of Agrarian Market in Prince Edward County and executive director of the festival, in a press release."This support means everything. I know what it’s like to be on the receiving end of community support as a small business owner in Canada. Buying Canadian cheese encourages innovation, supports farm families and keeps our dairy sector strong. That's what the Great Canadian Cheese Festival is all about."What to expectMore than 100 Canadian dairy producers and artisans from coast to coast will ...

Culture

13 h. ago Ontario education minister blasts TDSB for considering cutting programs

Toronto District School Board is one of several boards in Ontario the government is currently subjecting to financial scrutiny, with the threat of a takeover.

Politics

13 h. ago En avril, les demandes d’asile à Lacolle étaient au plus haut depuis la fin du chemin Roxham

Les deux dernières semaines montrent cependant un ralentissement des arrivées à la frontière terrestre.

Other

13 h. ago Hollywood est sans frontières, rappelle à Trump le directeur du festival de Toronto

Trump a récemment annoncé des droits de douane de 100 % sur les films produits en dehors des États-Unis.

Culture

15 h. ago Toronto is hosting a huge fan fest during the FIFA World Cup in 2026

Toronto is set to host the FIFA World Cup next year — but you won't necessarily need to spend big to feel part of the action.Today, the City of Toronto announced that there will be a fan festival running throughout the whole of the tournament, located at Fort York and the Bentway on the west side of downtown Toronto.The festival is designed to be a "global celebration of soccer, culture and community, designed for fans," with free live broadcasts of matches throughout the tournament taking place in Canada, Mexico and the United States.In addition to showing games, the festival also plans to have "diverse cultural performances, interactive installations and a variety of local food experiences."The festival will be open from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, July 19, 2026, with exact details of opening hours and which matches to be shown at a later date."Fort York National Historic Site and The Bentway offer the ideal setting for Toronto's FIFA W...

Sport

15 h. ago Schneider Electric Canada Named One of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2025

Recognition for their commitment to sustainability, innovation and environmental leadership in the workplace MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Schneider Electric Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for 2025 by Mediacorp Canada Inc. as part of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers project, a prestigious honour celebrating organizations that lead the country in creating a […]

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16 h. ago More than flowers: This year's Tulip Festival will shower Ottawa with photo ops, fireworks and free movie screenings

The 2025 Canadian Tulip Festival runs May 9 to 19 with 300,000 tulips across 26 gardens and a few surprises.

Events

17 h. ago Ontario health minister defends province’s approach amid worsening measles outbreak

Health Minister Sylvia Jones is defending the province's record against measles as new infections rise sharply.

Politics