59 m. ago EQB names Open Text chief financial officer Chadwick Westlake as next CEO

TORONTO — EQB Inc. has named its former chief financial officer Chadwick Westlake as its next CEO, succeeding Andrew Moor who died unexpectedly last month. Westlake, who will assume the role effective Aug. 25, comes back to the bank after leaving in March to take on the CFO role at Open Text Corp. EQB board […]

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3 h. ago Cuts at Ontario colleges leading to nearly 10,000 job losses, union says

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union says close to 10,000 college faculty and staff have either been let go or are projected to lose their jobs amid hundreds of program cancellations and suspensions since last year. The union representing some 55,000 college faculty and support staff says that amounts to “one of the largest mass […]

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3 h. ago ‘Had his whole life ahead of him’: Police make appeal in case of Toronto teen shot, killed

Toronto police say they are still searching for the person responsible for fatally shooting a 15-year-old boy last month.

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3 h. ago Alberta ER doc challenges premier to come on shift, see patients wait in hallways

The head of emergency medicine for Alberta’s doctors association is challenging Premier Danielle Smith to join him on shift to see the frustration of patients jammed for hours in hallways and the moral injury of doctors looking into the eyes of the those who wait. “It’s this kind of vicarious trauma, this inability to help […]

Science

4 h. ago ‘Pay attention’: Why Southern Ontario is the tornado hotspot of Canada

Summer in Ontario may bring with it warm weather, but last week's tornado in Lucan is a reminder that it’s also tornado season.

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4 h. ago Canadian pro healthy, playing competitive golf again after scary on

Brigitte Thibault was practising for a mini-tour event outside Orlando, Fla., last December, when a recreational player on an adjacent hole shanked her hybrid off the fairway, firing the ball into the back of the young professional golfer’s head. Thibault’s hands instinctively flew to the back of her head as she lost consciousness and sank […]

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4 h. ago Ontario rent prices keep falling and here's where they're cheapest right now

It may not be a good time to own a condo in Ontario (at least, if you're looking to sell), but it sure is a good time to lease one — or any property type in the province, for that matter — as rent prices have been on a steady downward trajectory in major hubs like Toronto.The 6ix just saw another 4.7 per cent year-over-year dip in the average monthly rent rate for a place, marking the ninth consecutive month of rent declines, according to the latest National Rent Report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation. (By comparison, Canada as a whole saw a 2.7 per cent drop.)As of June, tenants in the city now pay around $2,283 for the typical one-bedroom apartment (which is 0.8 per cent less than in May and 6.6 per cent less than this time last year), and $2,929 for a two-bedroom unit (0.1 per cent less than the month prior and 8.4 per cent less than in June 2024).Renters in shared accommodation pay approximately $1,188 per month for a room, a 3.9 per cent decrease from ...

Economics

5 h. ago Stocks Get Tech Boost as Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion: Markets Wrap

A rally in the world’s largest technology companies spurred a rebound in stocks, with Nvidia Corp. hitting $4 trillion - the first company in history to achieve that milestone. Treasuries held steady ahead of a $39 billion sale of bonds and minutes from last month’s Federal Reserve meeting.

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5 h. ago Hometown Champion: A passion for pickleball leaves a lasting legacy

Dave Hall was instrumental in bringing the increasingly popular sport to The Railway City. This is Part One of Postmedia's How Canada Wins: Love Where We Live summer series.

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6 h. ago It's your last chance to check out MOCA Toronto's spring exhibitions

If you haven’t been to the Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto (MOCA) in the last few months, now's the time to experience the art that everyone's been buzzing about. This season features a slate of dynamic and engaging works that include paintings, installations, textiles, and sound. The sad news is that these exhibitions are only around for a limited time, but the good news is that you still have until August 3 to see what the hype is about.Discover new artists The Squared Circle: Ringing is a brand-new commission for the museum In this work, internationally acclaimed artist Jessica Stockholder invites guests to explore the interplay of material, colour, and perspective for an experience that reveals itself the more you look. Take a close look around the space and you’ll see poetry and words in unassuming places to accompany the show.Toronto-based textile artist Justin Ming Yong creates bold, colourful and layered quilts inspired by techniques passed down from...

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6 h. ago B.C. woman sues psychiatrist, says prescribed drug made her gamble away her home equity, shop excessively

Judge throws out $1.2 million lawsuit, says woman did not prove drug was to blame

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6 h. ago Vandals just cut down Toronto's most notorious speed camera for 6th time

In a story that is starting to feel a little repetitive, vandals have once again cut down Toronto's most controversial automated speed enforcement camera.The Parkside Drive automated speed enforcement camera was cut down yet again overnight on Tuesday, marking the sixth time the device has been chopped down in the last eight months.Toronto Police had even taken recent steps to prevent further vandalism, including the addition of a surveillance camera this summer in the wake of another downing incident.It seems you can install a speed camera and you can reinstall a speed camera — heck, you can even install a surveillance camera to monitor the speed camera — but in the end, none of these answers have proven to be effective long-term solutions.First installed in 2021 following a fatal five-car collision, the camera is estimated to have raked in over $7.3 million in fines to date through just shy of 68,600 traffic tickets.While championed by vulnerable road us...

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7 h. ago Travel to Europe, domestic trips soar as Canada–U.S. tensions shift patterns

More Canadians are choosing alternate travel destinations outside the U.S with Europe and domestic travel up as political tensions drive new demand, data shows.

Economics

9 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Husband’s new friendship puts marriage on the rocks

DEAR ABBY: I am 57 and have been married for 32 years to my husband, who retired from his full-time job last year. I still work full time. Since his retirement, he has been going to a bar once a week or so, spending a few hours visiting with the customers and staff. One of […]

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10 h. ago Quebec woman accused of pouring boiling water over Black boy may soon face trial

Forty-six-year-old Stephanie Borel was charged with aggravated assault after being accused of dousing a 10-year-old boy with scalding hot water last October.

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10 h. ago Quebec woman accused of pouring boiling water over child may soon face trial

Forty-six-year-old Stephanie Borel was charged with aggravated assault after being accused of dousing a 10-year-old boy with scalding hot water last October.

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12 h. ago Temasek Divestments Hit Record, Portfolio Grows to $339 Billion

Singapore state-owned investor Temasek Holdings Pte reported divestments worth S$42 billion ($33 billion) for its last fiscal year — its largest annual disposal on record — while the firm’s net portfolio value also hit a new high.

Economics

15 h. ago There are even more places to watch outdoor movies in Toronto this summer

Summer 2025 is shaping up to be ideal for a movie under the stars in Toronto, with various outdoor movie nights on tap all around the city!Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and The Well have joined the list of businesses offering outdoor screenings this season.Starting July 9, Downtown Movies in the Park takes over David Pecaut Square every Wednesday night until August 13, screening iconic films in partnership with TIFF, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.The Well is also joining in the fun, bringing summer night vibes to the masses with their own rendition of movie nights — we're not complaining! The first screening happens on July 16 with a showing of Ratatouille.So, now's your chance to grab your blankets — and besties — and get in on all the movie fun this summer! Here's a roundup of all the outdoor movies playing in Toronto this summer:Christie Pits ParkJuly 13 - The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)July 20 - ...

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17 h. ago Qantas Says Passenger Addresses, Meal Choices Among Stolen Data

Qantas Airways Ltd. said personal information belonging to 5.7 million customers, ranging from names and addresses to phone numbers and meal preferences, were stolen in last week’s cyberattack, as the fallout from the latest airline security breach becomes clearer.

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20 h. ago Missing man last seen near Fallowfield Road, Ottawa police say

Lucas Glen was last seen around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, police said in a media release.

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