91 m. ago Some residents advised to leave as fire rages in vacant factory

ST. THOMAS – A raging fire in a vacant factory sent thick black plumes of smoke into the air and drew onlookers from across the city on Monday. The fire at the former Weatherhead Co. of Canada Ltd. plant at 100 Woodworth Ave. began at about 4 p.m. About 50 to 60 St. Thomas firefighters […]

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2 h. ago Calgary Stampede received $90M land deal as part of Scotia Place agreements

The figures behind the land deal between the City of Calgary and Calgary Stampede were largely kept confidential when the agreements were first signed.

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4 h. ago Edmonton seeing drop in aggressive coyote complaints since new hazing technique adopted: official

City officials said that public safety is the priority when it comes to Edmonton's coyote management approach.

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8 h. ago Here are some of the big movies and shows filming in Toronto this season

Toronto is known for being a bit of a mini Hollywood, with tons of shows and movies filming in the city each year. As time goes on, the productions get more and more epic, with the lineup for this spring and into summer being no exception.Keep your eyes peeled when you're out, as these exciting movies and shows are filming in Toronto soon:Mr. IrrelevantThis feature film is for the sports lovers. Mr Irrelevant tells a story about John Tuggle, "drafted in the last round of the 1983 NFL draft by the New York Giants, and his enduring impact on his team and teammates."When: Filming begins April 2025The GreatestAnother one to get excited about if you love sports. The Greatest is about the life of Muhammad Ali, a professional boxer and social activist. Two of the series' producers are Jay-Z and Michael B. Jordan, so you know this is going to be good.When: Filming begins April 2025The Strangers: Chapter ThreeIf you're a horror fan like mysel...

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8 h. ago Toronto rent prices continue to fall and are the cheapest they've been in years

Though Toronto is still very far from being considered an affordable place to live, rent prices in the city have been on a consistent downward trajectory for many months now, and the latest figures from March 2025 are no different.By the end of 2024, the average cost of an apartment in the Big Smoke had plummeted to the cheapest level it had been in more than two years, which has now extended into a whopping 32-month low.New reports from listing platforms like Zumper and Rentals.ca show that though it's still far pricier to nab a place in the GTA than almost anywhere else in the country, tenants are being afforded more financial wiggle room than they have in previous years, with the monthly rent of all sizes of units ever-lowering while the real estate market falters.As of last month, the typical one-bedroom unit in the region has dropped to around $2,300, marking a small reduction both month-over-month and year-over-year (by 0.4 per cent and ...

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8 h. ago Looks like Toronto has to wait a little longer for 2025's cherry blossom bloom

As the spring weather blooms into full effect, Toronto residents are eagerly awaiting one of the most highly anticipated events — the cherry blossoms in High Park.Local cherry blossom expert, Sakura Steve, has been keeping his weekly updates, and given an update on when we can expect the cherry blossoms to hit full bloom.After a recent visit to High Park, he showcased that the current buds are sitting at Stage Two in their blooming process. That means little progress has been made from last week's green-tipped babies into fuller, rounder buds — but that’s a good thing.Because Toronto experienced colder-than-usual weather during April, this stage of the process has kept the buds safe and secure to combat the harsher climate.Steven notes that, if the buds had progressed to Stage Three or Four, they would've likely been damaged.But this comes with the downside of the cherry blossoms being stuck at Stage Two, delaying their development by a short while — as ...

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9 h. ago People only have a few weeks left to use up old TTC tokens and tickets

After years of talk about the TTC's plans to eventually phase out legacy fares, the time has almost come for riders to use up any remaining tokens, tickets, and day passes they may have hanging around.The transit agency has been urging customers to spend these fare types while they still can since at least 2019 — when the sale of the older fare types was discontinued at stations — but after a deadline to use them was finally set for the end of 2024, some pushback from advocates prompted the commission to extend the cutoff by a few months.The new date is quickly approaching in just a few weeks, though, with June 1, 2025 serving as the last day staff will ever accept tokens, single tickets or day passes to ride the rocket.This is in line with ongoing fare modernization across the network, and encourages travellers to transition to contactless payment methods such as Presto cards and bank cards. Cash will also still be ...

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9 h. ago Parents outraged after U.K. school axes Easter celebration because it’s not ‘inclusive’

A secular primary school in England is under fire from Christians after announcing it was cancelling annual Easter celebrations over inclusivity concerns. About 50 protesters gathered outside Norwood Primary School in Eastleigh, Hampshire, on April 4 after a letter was sent home to parents informing them of the decision to scrap the Easter Bonnet Parade […]

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10 h. ago A massive sand dune is coming to the middle of downtown Toronto

While much of Toronto's downtown core can best be described as a concrete jungle, one area is getting a particularly intriguing dose of nature this summer in the form of an enormous artificial sand dune.The onslaught of warmer temperatures and sunny days signals the return of some of Toronto's most celebrated spring and summer traditions, from outdoor concerts at Budweiser Stage to the cherry blossom bloom at High Park, but this year, the city is also gearing up for some interesting new events and attractions to keep things fresh.Down at The Bentway, Toronto's reclaimed public space under the Gardiner Expressway, there's a particularly vibrant suite of programming scheduled to take place throughout the season, including the return of their popular roller skating rink and Art Socials.Some additions for the 2025 spring and summer season promise to be a little bit more... unique, though, like Sand Flight, an immersive dance performance that takes place atop an enormous sand d...

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10 h. ago City of Champions: Edmonton Oilers legend Mark Messier wants slogan returned

Ten years ago, Edmonton city council voted 7-5 to officially divest us of the City of Champions slogan from the wooden welcome signs to our fair city because, in the words of Coun. Michael Oshry, “We don’t need a big splash entering the city, but we just need something that’s not 30 years old.” Mark […]

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11 h. ago What's open and closed on the 2025 Easter Long Weekend in Toronto

If you're searching for what's open and closed in Toronto this Easter long weekend, look no further. The Easter long weekend is upon us and that means we have a stat holiday coming up.Good Friday just so happens to land on April 18, 2025, and that means we're up for some closures in Toronto that might affect your plans. Though several businesses will be closed, and even into the weekend, there are still plenty of attractions and destinations that will be open as usual.We've compiled a list of what's open and closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday in Toronto. It's time to start making your holiday plans.While several Toronto malls will be closed on Good Friday, the Eaton Centre remains open.Good FridayHere's what's open and closed on April 18, 2025:ClosedCentrepoint MallYorkdale Shopping CentreCF Sherway GardensCF Fairview MallBayview VillageScarborough Town CentreVaughan MillsShops at Don MillsSquare One Shopping CentreMost grocery chainsLCBOBeer StoreToronto Public Library br...

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11 h. ago LIV Golf hires former exec who ran Bud Light’s disastrous woke ad campaign

Alissa Heinerscheid was behind Bud Light’s controversial ad campaign that aimed to rebrand the beer as more inclusive

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12 h. ago Toronto Maple Leafs bringing back huge free tailgate parties for playoffs

It's a tale as old as time: the Toronto Maple Leafs have once again clinched a spot in the NHL playoffs, and the team is bringing back its legendary tailgate viewing parties to give fans the chance to celebrate for free in Maple Leaf Square.NHL Playoff season has become something of an annual (if not bittersweet) tradition in Toronto, and for good reason. 2025 marks the ninth consecutive season that Toronto's equally beloved and beleaguered Maple Leafs find themselves on the road to the Stanley Cup, blanketing the city with ample excitement and anticipation.Hopes are high this year, as the team has clinched a top-two finish in the Atlantic Division and secured a home ice advantage for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.Let's just hope that another tradition — you know, the one where the Leafs don't end up winning the Stanley Cup — doesn't end up panning out as usual.While a ticket to see the team take the ice in person could already set you b...

Culture

13 h. ago Deachman: Teens want a better city too, so let's listen to them

Grade 12 students at Colonel By Secondary School recently made fixing the ByWard Market a priority. And they had great suggestions.

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13 h. ago People from Toronto can audition for jobs at Disney's international resorts this spring

If there's one thing people love in this world, it's Disney. The brand has existed since the early 1900s and has been spreading joy ever since. If your dream has been to be a part of the world of Disney yourself, you don't even have to leave Toronto to achieve it.Disney's Shanghai Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland are holding auditions in Toronto for characters and vocalists next month, and it could be your big break.The auditions will be held on May 10 and 11, 2025 at the city's Elgin Wintergarden Theatre.There will be three auditions in total, with the first on the 10th calling for Disney character look-alikes."We are hiring character look-alike performers who can act and move well. They will portray characters from Classic Disney films, Marvel and other Disney franchises. Character look-alike performers may appear in stage shows, parades, character greetings, heroic encounters and special events, etc." says Disney.For females, the characters include Mirabel, Isa...

Society

13 h. ago Things to do in Calgary in April: Easter | Reptile Expo | Heritage Park Roadshow

There is no shortage of things to do in Calgary. Here are highlights from local events in and around the city. Check out our events calendar for more. In Conversation with Jane Goodall View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arts Commons (@yycarts) Dr. Jane Goodall will take over the Jack Singer Concert […]

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14 h. ago Another Bank of Canada interest rate cut is on the way and here's what could happen

Amid times of economic uncertainty — an upcoming federal election and tense relations with the U.S. — Canadians are waiting for the next Bank of Canada (BoC) interest rate announcement.The central bank has made two 0.25 per cent cuts to its key interest rate so far this year, with the last one on March 12 bringing the rate to 2.75 per cent.That announcement came a week after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods, and Canada retaliated with counter-tariffs. The BoC claimed the Canadian economy entered the year in a "solid position," saying GDP showed robust growth, and inflation was finally close to the two per cent target.However, with economic aggression from the U.S., BoC officials predicted a slower pace of economic activity and increased inflationary pressures in Canada. The latter concern contributed to the decision to lower the policy rate by a quarter point.The last BoC update did not come with an extensive m...

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15 h. ago Toronto's iconic Flatiron Building is completely hidden right now

Tourists, be warned: photos of Toronto's iconic Gooderham Building (better known as the Flatiron Building) are not possible right now due to renovations.A trip to Toronto isn't complete without photos of all the familiar landmarks like the CN Tower and the Gooderham Building, but that travel album might be lacking for anyone currently touring around town.The 133-year-old edifice at 49 Wellington Street East is currently ensconced in a scaffold and green netting as of April 2025, as many disappointed tourists are learning upon arriving at the oft-photographed heritage building.While it's a bit of a bummer for visitors trying to get a glimpse of all the city's best-known landmarks, the temporary inconvenience will help keep the structure looking beautiful for years to come.Last month, the official account of the Old Town Toronto and St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA took to Instagram to share that "the iconic Gooderham Building (aka #flatirontoronto) is all wrapped up while u...

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15 h. ago Russia claims its deadly attack on Ukraine’s Sumy targeted military forces as condemnation grows

BRUSSELS — Russia on Monday claimed its deadly missile attack on Ukraine’s Sumy that killed and wounded scores including children had targeted a gathering of Ukrainian troops, while European leaders condemned the attack as a war crime. Ukrainian officials have said two ballistic missiles on Palm Sunday morning hit the heart of Sumy, a city […]

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16 h. ago Guangxi Baise City’s Beautiful Scenery ‘Charms’ the United Nations

BAISE, China, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Recently, at the 2025 Calendar Photography Contest hosted by the United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a photograph titled, Electric Roasted Sea Bass, taken in Baise City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, stood out among tens of thousands of global entries and was selected for inclusion in the […]

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