4 h. ago Toronto house totally gutted by fire is still selling for half a million dollars

In November 2023, a row of historic houses in Toronto's Cabbagetown neighbourhood mysteriously went up in flames. Toronto Fire confirmed to blogTO back in 2023 that the primary addresses for the incident were 225 through 229 River St.229 River St. had been sitting on the market, boarded up for a while, and then, on the day of the fire, it sold. 229 River St. had also been listed as a "multi-unit development" possibility, though the wording was removed from the listing.The front of the house. This made some people suspicious, with some speculating that the fire may have been started to get out of having to replicate the heritage attributes of the house.According to the Ontario government webiste, if a heritage property is destroyed by fire or accident, "the designation by-law does not require the owner to replicate any lost heritage attributes. A replacement building can be of a different design," as the "intent of designation is to preserve the historic, phy...

Economics

6 h. ago China Burns Less Coal as Economy Braces for More Trade Turmoil

China is burning less coal as stronger economic growth and rising power demand are met by record installations of renewables. The question now is whether the climate-friendly trend can withstand the impact of a trade war with the US.

Economics

7 h. ago B.C. urged to cut ties with U.S. LifeLabs owner amid Trump tariffs

A public health advocacy group is urging the B.C. government to end a contract with a U.S. company that owns LifeLabs, the province's main provider of outpatient lab services. 

Economics

7 h. ago Shocking details revealed in case of B.C. woman guilty of human trafficking

Court documents have revealed shocking details in the case of a B.C. woman who pleaded guilty to more than a dozen charges in a human trafficking operaiton.

Sport

8 h. ago Ottawa Senators, preparing for Battle of Ontario, raise their flag at city hall

Accompanied by owner Michael Andlauer, chief executive officer Cyril Leeder, legendary winger Chris Neil and Spartacat, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe raised a Senators flag at city hall to officially open Sens Mile.

Events

9 h. ago Grant Fuhr shows support for Edmonton Oilers with a special playoff Pepsi

It’s back to the future but off the ice as former Edmonton Oilers dynasty years goaltender Grant Fuhr backs the team’s playoff run with a new drink promotion. “Getting there is a hard step, but getting back there is a harder step,” said Fuhr. “You realize the grind that goes into it, you realize the […]

Other

10 h. ago Hudson’s Bay Company to Launch Separate Auction for Art and Historical Artifacts

Auction aims to involve participants committed to ensuring the Company’s most significant art and artifacts remain preserved for the benefit of future generations TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay Company ULC (Hudson’s Bay or the Company), as part of its ongoing restructuring under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), today announced that subject to court approval, it […]

Economics

11 h. ago SmartStop Self Storage REIT Announces the Date of Its First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop”) (NYSE:SMA), an internally managed real estate investment trust and a premier owner and operator of self-storage facilities in the United States and Canada, announced today that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, after market close on Wednesday, […]

Culture

11 h. ago Bird Secures Over $650 Million in New Awards; Reinforces Defence, Clean Energy and Healthcare Portfolios

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded five projects with a combined value of over $650 million across its infrastructure, industrial and buildings businesses. Defence Construction Canada has awarded Bird a modified design-build contract to design and construct 200 new […]

Economics

11 h. ago Vehicle Ordering and Replacement: A Growing Focus for Fleet Managers According to Element 2025 Market Pulse Report

61 per cent are prioritizing lowering total cost of ownership to offset inflation   73 per cent are prioritizing vehicle ordering and replacement    60 per cent of respondents without existing EV initiatives are interested in adding hybrid vehicles or other alternative fuel vehicles TORONTO, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Element Fleet Management Corp. (TSX:EFN) (“Element” […]

Transport

11 h. ago STEP Energy Services Ltd. to Announce First Quarter 2025 Results and Host Conference Call

CALGARY, Alberta — STEP Energy Services Ltd. (“STEP”) intends to release its first quarter results on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 after markets close. Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis will be posted to STEP’s website and SEDAR after the press release is disseminated. STEP will host a conference call on Thursday, May 15, 2025 […]

Culture

11 h. ago Victor Montagliani: Travel bans nor politics will impact World Cup 2026 maybe

FIFA World Cup tournament's attendance is potentially being impacted by the U.S. administration but Cup history shows that if you build it, they will come. Even if they're stepping over graves.

Politics

11 h. ago ‘Woman’ legally defined as someone biologically female, rules U.K. Supreme Court

Five judges ruled that the U.K. Equality Act meant that trans women can be excluded from certain spaces, including changing rooms and swimming pools.

Other

12 h. ago Parkland CEO to step down in bid to diffuse conflict with activist shareholder

Simpson Oil called for Bob Espey's removal and for a whole new slate of directors to be installed

Events

12 h. ago B.C. nurse fired over gender critical comments asks court to reverse decision

In petition to B.C. Supreme Court, Amy Hamm lists eight errors in the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives panel that a week ago said her comments hurt transgender people

Events

12 h. ago Trump administration sues Maine over athletes in girls sports

Suit follows weeks of feuding between the White House and Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, including her remark: 'We'll see you in court'

Sport

13 h. ago Ford seeks answers after firm accused of misrepresentation in Ontario Place bid

Premier Doug Ford is seeking answers following an explosive report Wednesday that alleged the European company selected to develop the land at Ontario Place into a world-class spa misrepresented itself during the bidding process. According to the New York Times, Therme Group exaggerated its track record of building and managing luxury spas throughout Europe to […]

Economics

13 h. ago Thieves steal nearly $20M worth of jewelry after tunnelling into L.A. shop

The owners of Love Jewels said they're out millions of dollars following the break-in after the thieves stole watches, pendants, gold chains and other merchandise.

Economics

13 h. ago Confessed killer believed he was attacking an "animalistic creature" when he fatally stabbed a Calgary woman, court hears

Calgary murder suspect Michael Adenyi believed he was being attacked by demonic animals when he repeatedly stabbed city woman Vanessa Ladouceur. But Adenyi told defence lawyer Curtis Mennie on Wednesday that when he cut himself during the fatal attack he was “shot” back into reality and discovered the “creature” was a person. The admitted killer […]

Events

14 h. ago J.K. Rowling celebrates after U.K’s top court backs ‘biological’ definition of woman

Author J.K. Rowling is ecstatic after the U.K. Supreme Court ruled that a woman is someone born biologically female, excluding transgender people from the legal definition. Five judges ruled unanimously that the Equality Act of 2010 means trans women can be excluded from some groups and single-sex spaces, such as changing rooms, homeless shelters, swimming […]

Culture