4 h. ago Hidden gem noodle shop in Toronto closes and a Tim Hortons will replace it

A Toronto noodle restaurant popular in its neighbourhood has closed down permanently, and what's replacing it is so typical.In Toronto, we're lucky enough to have fantastic Chinese restaurants on seemingly every city block. Still, that doesn't mean that people aren't entitled to picking favourites.For Annex residents and folks who frequent the Bloor and Bathurst area alike, one such favourite was Szechuan Noodle Bowl, the only Toronto location of a three-restaurant chain specializing in Szechuan cuisine and noodle-based dishes. Go figure.Situated directly at the corner of Bloor and Bathurst, steps away from Bathurst subway station, the restaurant has been a hub for those searching for a steaming bowl of hand-pulled noodles priced at $15 or less.Their Dan Dan Noodles, might we add, are out of this world.Nowadays, though, Torontonians will have to travel to the chain's other locations in Mississauga or, if you're in the mood for a road trip, Hamilton, to get their fill,...

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5 h. ago Albanese will meet with Xi next week on a trip focused on Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet with China’s leader Xi Jinping on an upcoming trip he said Friday would focus on closer business ties. Albanese departs Saturday for the trip that includes stops in Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu, and meetings with Xi, Premier Li Qiang and Chairman Zhao Leji of […]

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6 h. ago Australia PM Says He’ll Raise Security, Rights Issues With China

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday he will not shy away from raising security and human rights concerns when he meets with President Xi Jinping during a visit to China.

Events

7 h. ago Trump threatens new 35% tariff on Canadian goods, effective Aug. 1

In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday, President Donald Trump said the U.S. would impose a 35 per cent tariff on imports from Canada next month.

Economics

7 h. ago Trump says U.S. will impose 35% tariff on Canadian goods starting August 1

Message sent in open letter to Mark Carney posted to social media account

Economics

8 h. ago Alberta government sets deadline for AISH recipients to apply for CDB

On Wednesday, AISH recipients received a letter from the Alberta government explaining, starting in October, an equivalent $200 will be deducted from the AISH benefit.

Politics

8 h. ago NDP leadership to begin in September, new leader chosen no later than March 29

OTTAWA — The NDP’s leadership race to replace Jagmeet Singh will formally begin in September, with a six-month race to follow according to a rules framework adopted by the party’s national council. A new leader will be chosen no later than March 29, when the party holds its 2026 convention in Winnipeg. An entry fee […]

Politics

10 h. ago Motorcycle rider killed in collision in Ottawa's rural west end

The collision occurred at about 4 p.m. on Huntley Road.

Events

11 h. ago CFL vets Damon Webb, Derrick Moncrief dynamic in leading Calgary Stampeders defence

'We said we had to make some big plays for our defence' to help CFL club to 3-1 start ahead of Friday's tilt in Regina

Events

12 h. ago 'Canada's quite behind' on cryptocurrency, argues Coinbase Canada CEO

The cryptocurrency industry lacks adequate federal representation, and clear rules, argues Coinbase CEO Lucas Matheson

Technology

13 h. ago New government won't rule out full return to office for public servants

However, the Treasury Board says the three-day office policy "remains in place."

Politics

13 h. ago Pellerin: Scrambling for safety — how to make pedestrian crossings less dangerous

Small towns and big cities — including in Canada — have introduced a low-cost option to help people cross the road safely at major intersections. How about in Ottawa?

Events

18 h. ago Human rights court rules Olympic champion Caster Semenya did not get fair hearing in sex eligibility case

Two-time Olympic champion runner Caster Semenya won a partial victory at the European Court of Human Rights on Thursday in her seven-year legal fight against track and field’s sex eligibility rules. The court’s 17-judge highest chamber said in a 15-2 vote that Semenya had some of her rights to a fair hearing violated at Switzerland’s […]

Sport

18 h. ago Newly transformed Ontario venue to debut with Paul McCartney show this year

Hamilton is about to become the centre of the universe — at least for one night — when music legend Paul McCartney takes the stage for the grand opening of the newly transformed TD Coliseum on Friday, November 21, 2025.Yes, that Paul McCartney.The music icon and cultural juggernaut will help christen the ambitious new venue with a stop on his blockbuster Got Back Tour, bringing his timeless catalogue of Beatles and solo hits —"Hey Jude," "Let It Be," "Live and Let Die," and more — to what's shaping up to be one of the most buzzworthy openings in Ontario’s live music scene this year.TD Coliseum, formerly known as FirstOntario Centre, has undergone a massive transformation and is poised to become a serious destination for major touring acts, high-profile events, and next-level fan experiences. This isn't just a facelift, it's a whole new era for live entertainment in Hamilton."Opening night deserves something extraordinary, and it does...

Culture

19 h. ago Euna Solutions Issues Open Letter Introducing Competition Commitment to Expand Supplier Participation for Public Procurement Teams

CEO Tom Amburgey introduces the Euna Competition Commitment, reinforcing Euna’s pledge to keep supplier access free and level the playing field for businesses bidding on government contracts ATLANTA & TORONTO — Euna Solutions®, a leader in purpose-built, cloud-based solutions for the public sector, today released an open letter from CEO Tom Amburgey reaffirming the company’s […]

Culture

20 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Solution to Edmonton's infill problem is to replace entire city council

In the end, on the subject of infill construction in mature neighbourhoods, our courageous city council decided to take the impressively bold step of … kicking the can down the road until after they are all safely re-elected in this fall’s municipal campaign. Rather than admit their new densification policy, introduced last year, has been […]

Events

20 h. ago Keith Gerein: Frustrated Cartmell was his own worst enemy during council's hearing on Edmonton infill

Coun. Sarah Hamilton may have shocked everyone late Friday when she fired a few public F-bombs at a colleague who seemed to be questioning her professionalism. But frankly, I suspect there were a lot more expletives expressed behind city hall’s closed doors last week, most notably at mayoral contender Tim Cartmell’s bizarre and spurious approach […]

Culture

21 h. ago Letters July 10, 2025: ‘The feds should scrap incentives for electric vehicles, and now.’

No discounts for EVs With the prime minister’s hidden agenda, I won’t be exactly holding my breathe for Carney to axe the EV mandate. If he did, it would go against his every green energy principles and standards. As I see it, massive consequences are yet to hit the shores of Canada from this federal […]

Transport

22 h. ago On course to miss emissions targets, Ontario asks feds to repeal climate laws

A joint letter from Alberta and Ontario asked the federal government to withdraw a series of existing laws to boost the economy in the face of U.S. tariffs.

Society

24 h. ago Today's letters: American flag doesn't make our hearts flutter

Thursday, July 10: The July 4 ceremony at Ottawa city hall should have been skipped this year, readers say. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

Culture