52 m. ago “I actually freaked out”: Tenants raise alarm over building’s mouse infestation

Dozens of mouse sightings have been reported by tenants at Kenbur Gardens on St. Anne’s Road. Some tenants say the building's owner, Edison Properties, was too slow to respond.

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1 hour ago Buyers now offering way less than asking price for homes in almost all of the GTA

One may wonder how much more doom and gloom the Toronto housing market can handle, as the negative statistics and outlooks keep piling up month after month.The city, having been immensely overvalued and undersupplied for so long, is in a bit of a state of shock now that the market has done a 180, with more homes now up for sale than ever, making for largest gap between supply and demand on record.Even if this is all good for would-be buyers who have been waiting for some semblance of affordability for years, the stagnation has only led to a modest drop in average prices lately, with most owners and developers unwilling or unable to bear the substantial loss of pricing to sell in this current landscape.Still, per the latest numbers from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), the cost of the standard residential property in the GTA slid 5.4 per cent in June compared to the same time last year — the most significant year-over-...

Economics

3 h. ago SIMMONS: Celebrating Larry Tanenbaum, the great Toronto sports owner who wasn’t really the owner

Outgoing chair of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment celebrates his 80th birthday on Tuesday.

Sport

6 h. ago Young relative of Kansas City Chiefs owner dies in Texas floods

Janie Hunt, a nine-year-old relative of Clark Hunt, died in the tragic flooding at Camp Mystic.

Events

6 h. ago Owner gutted by destruction of historic building in fire: 'It's gone now'

An historic St. Thomas building razed by fire Sunday – once home to the city’s former mayor – was almost completely renovated

Events

7 h. ago Some Canadians will get bigger payouts from the government this week

Canadians who are eligible for the Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB) will get larger payments from the government starting this week.The ACWB is an advanced payment of the Canada Workers Benefit (CWB), a refundable tax credit that eligible individuals can claim on their tax return.The benefit is supposed to help individuals and families who are working and earning a lower income.Canadians who are eligible for the CWB on their tax return will get advanced payments of up to 50 per cent of the CWB through the ACWB. These are paid out automatically three times throughout the year.The federal government usually deposits the money into bank accounts on the 12th, but since it falls on a Saturday in July, the next payment is scheduled for Friday, July 11.You are eligible if:You're over 19 years old on December 31, or live with a spouse or common-law partner or your child,You're a resident of Canada throughout the year, andYou're working but earning less than the&n...

Politics

7 h. ago Why a steeply discounted Bluetti power station should be your ultimate summer sidekick

Amazon Prime Day is more of a Prime week in 2025. From July 7 to 13, Canadians can get sweet savings on all their favourite products and wishlist items, including BLUETTI power stations at the lowest price point in company history.A pioneer in clean energy technology, BLUETTI is known for its portable power stations and home battery systems. From off-grid living to emergency power backup and everything in between, these power banks will have your back in the best and worst of times.BLUETTI products will be available for up to 56 per cent off on Amazon Canada and BLUETTI's official website until July 13. You can also get an extra 5 per cent off with the promo codes PD5OFFCA on Amazon, and BLUETTI5OFF on the website.Here are some of the sweet prices available for various devices – and how they can act as your ultimate summer sidekick.Camping and light backupThe new Elite 100 V2 offers compact power and big capabilities.Thirty per cent smaller than its predecessor, this ...

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8 h. ago BitFuFu Announces June 2025 Bitcoin Production and Operation Updates: Record 36.2 EH/s Hashrate and 728 MW Power Capacity

Bitcoin production increased 11.3% month-over-month in June to 445 BTC, with Bitcoin holdings increasing to 1,792 BTC. Total hashrate and power capacity under management reached record highs as of June 30, 2025—36.2 EH/s and 728 MW, respectively. SINGAPORE, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitFuFu Inc. (“BitFuFu” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FUFU), a world-leading Bitcoin […]

Sport

8 h. ago China sees record temperatures as students shelter from heat wave

A total of 28 locations across central Henan and eastern Shandong provinces issued their most severe alerts for extreme heat on Monday.

Sport

10 h. ago Wealth One Bank Gets New Life as Canadian Investor Group Closes Deal

Canadian investment firm Globalive Corp. and a group of backers have closed their acquisition of Wealth One Bank of Canada, with plans to raise more capital soon to grow its lending business.

Other

13 h. ago Sweden’s Accelerating Inflation Hits Bets on Rate Cut in August

Sweden’s inflation rate accelerated more than expected last month, knocking expectations that the central bank will cut interest rates in August to support the struggling economy.

Economics

24 h. ago The Kevin Durant trade to Houston sees seven teams involved in the record

Kevin Durant’s trade to the Houston Rockets is official and officially record-setting. The deal got approved by the NBA on Sunday as part of a seven-team transaction, one in which a slew of other trade agreements got folded into one massive package. “Kevin impacts the game on both ends of the court and is one […]

Economics

28 h. ago Texas floods: Nearly 70 dead, victims include kids who were camping along the river banks

Authorities and elected officials have said they did not expect such an intense downpour, the equivalent of months' worth of rain for the area

Events

46 h. ago Chinook Centre Stampede breakfast sets record for number of pancakes served

On Saturday, the city's largest Stampede breakfast pumped out 26,994 pancakes in just under 4-1/2 hours, beating the previous standard set last March 1 by an IHOP restaurant in Santa Monica, Calif., of 25,689.

Sport

53 h. ago CHARLEBOIS: Canned and bankrupt: Why Del Monte lost the shelf war

Del Monte didn’t fail because people stopped eating canned food — it failed because it stopped evolving while the market moved on.

Other

54 h. ago Cops release suspect descriptions in ‘violent’ Oshawa swarming attack probed as potential hate crime

Investigators have released descriptions of five suspects wanted in connection with a swarming attack on a business owner in Oshawa that is being probed as a possible hate crime. Durham Regional Police said a group of teens caused a disturbance at a Pizza Pizza restaurant at 199 Wentworth St. W. shortly after midnight on Wednesday […]

Events

54 h. ago Cops release suspect descriptions in ‘violent’ Oshawa swarming probed as potential hate crime

Investigators have released descriptions of five suspects wanted in connection with a swarming attack on a business owner in Oshawa that is being probed as a possible hate crime. Durham Regional Police said a group of teens caused a disturbance at a Pizza Pizza restaurant at 199 Wentworth St. W. shortly after midnight on Wednesday […]

Events

55 h. ago ’What are you doing here?’: Carney makes first Stampede visit as prime minister

CALGARY — Canada’s new prime minister, best known as a buttoned-down banker, donned a cowboy hat and toured the stables Friday evening at the Calgary Stampede. Over an hour-long tour winding through the rodeo grounds, Mark Carney crawled into a tank, snacked at food stations and posed for dozens of selfies, marking his first visit […]

Politics

59 h. ago Charting the Global Economy: US Jobs Data Eases Pressure on Fed

Fresh US jobs figures took pressure off the Federal Reserve to consider an interest-rate cut later this month, likely leaving the central bank on hold at least until the fall.

Culture

68 h. ago Kelowna homeowner out $66K after strata repairs fell through

“Each owner had to come up with that money to redo the full envelope of the building,” Susan Hisch said. “And still — nothing’s done.”

Economics