4 h. ago Toronto 2026 FIFA World Cup games could include England, France and Senegal

Toronto is one of two Canadian host cities for the FIFA 2026 World Cup, which will be spread across Canada, the United States and Mexico. 

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31 h. ago Here’s how traffic in Canadian cities fared against the world’s worst

Some of Canada's biggest cities are among the world's worst for traffic congestion, according to a new report. Though none cracked the top 10 or even the top 20.

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3 d. ago Forever Canada petition opposing Alberta separation has signature goal verified

A citizen-led petition affirming Alberta should remain "forever" Canadian has been verified by provincial elections officials and is now on its way to the legislature.

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4 d. ago Clean Air Calculator Shows How Plants Shape Healthier Communities

Green Cities Foundation invites the public to calculate their impact and take part in the Plants Love You Clean Air Giveaway. Milton, Ontario, Nov. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Green Cities Foundation (GCF), in collaboration with the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA), has unveiled the Clean Air Calculator. This interactive tool helps Canadians see […]

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6 d. ago One of Toronto's most gorgeous spaces transforming into a silent disco

The Silent Discos in Incredible Places crew is touring major Canadian cities, bringing its iconic silent parties to unique venues across the country, and it will soon be making a local stop at the Toronto Reference Library.Known for transforming unique spaces into spectacular event venues — the British Museum, Llandaff Cathedral, and Laurenskerk Rotterdam, to name a few — Silent Discos in Incredible Places hosts shows worldwide. Now it's coming to Toronto for an '80s-themed disco, where the Toronto Reference Library will be lit with festival-grade lighting and production, setting the stage for a huge indoor party.Three DJs will spin classic '80s hits for what organizers are calling a "feel-good experience like no other." Hundreds of silent-disco lovers are expected to attend, with music from icons like Queen, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Wham!, Michael Jackson, and more.    View this post on Instagram&n...

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1 week ago Guns N’ Roses 2026 tour to hit Toronto, two other Canadian cities

The tour kicks off in Monterrey, Mexico on March 28 and wraps up on Sept. 19 in Atlanta

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1 week ago Guns N' Roses coming Vancouver: What to know about the 2026 concert

The hard-rock legends have announced a 2026 world tour that will bring them to B.C. Place next year

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1 week ago Guns N' Roses in Vancouver: What to know about the 2026 concert

The hard-rock legends have announced a 2026 world tour that will bring them to B.C. Place next year

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2 w. ago WestJet to launch new direct flights to Europe from several Canadian cities in 2026

Airline also announces first South American non-stop connection from Toronto to Colombia

Economics

3 w. ago Keith Gerein: As Canada gets set for major investments, it's time for Edmonton to get greedy

To get the obvious out of the way, the deficit-heavy federal budget unveiled last week — despite some potentially good news for investments in Edmonton — was not the funding game-changer that Canadian cities have been demanding since, well, forever. Mayor Andrew Knack acknowledged as much in his lukewarm reaction to the budget, though it’s hard to imagine he […]

Politics

3 w. ago Toronto store closing permanently after just a year in business

Vancouver brand Understance is closing its brick-and-mortar presence in Toronto and two other Canadian cities.Understance, a brand specializing in female intimate apparel, took to Instagram to announce the impending closures, saying, "After years of fitting and serving you in person, our retail stores in Vancouver (Robson St.), Calgary, and Toronto will be closing permanently on December 1." Although no further information or details about the closure have been disclosed, the announcement went on to thank customers for the support Understance has received from these communities. It also confirmed that inventory is limited, but noted that shoppers can continue to shop and get fitted for bras while supplies last.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Understance 🇨🇦 (@understance_)This announcement may come as a surprise to Toronto residents who shop at...

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3 w. ago This Ontario city has seen rents plummet by almost $260 this year

A new real estate report reveals that housing and job markets in Ontario have drifted out of balance in most cities across the province, with the exception of a few, including one that's actually seen rents plummet by nearly $260 this year. Real estate agency Zoocasa analyzed rent prices and unemployment rates across Canada from January to September 2025 to see how unemployment trends are affecting housing trends.Although the report notes that in a healthy economy, unemployment rates range between 3.5 and 4.5 per cent, none of the Ontario cities analyzed had an unemployment rate below 5.7 per cent. However, while several cities recorded increases in average rents despite high unemployment rates, a handful of Ontario municipalities experienced declines in average rent during the first nine months of 2025.Rent prices versus unemployment rates in Canadian cities from January to September 2025. Source: Zoocasa.In Toronto, the average rent in January was $2,360 and dip...

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4 w. ago U.S. flight chaos could affect Canadian travellers headed to these cities

Canadians who have plans to fly down south in the coming days could be impacted by possible U.S. flight cancellations due to a government shutdown.Starting Friday, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will cut flights at 40 airports across the country if the shutdown continues.An FAA source told CNN that "Core 30" high-traffic airports will be among those impacted. This means possible U.S. flight cancellations at New York City's three big hubs, and major airports in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, Phoenix, Seattle and Washington, D.C.In addition, airports in Anchorage, Alaska; Indianapolis; Portland, Oregon; and Ontario, California could be affected, according to CNN.On Thursday, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy told reporters that flight volumes will be reduced by 10 per cent, but did not specify whether that's 10 per cent of flights at the impacted airports, or 10 per cent ...

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4 w. ago Posthaste: These 2 Canadian cities are solving the ‘missing middle’ housing puzzle better than others

CMHC says construction of this sought-after housing is up 44%, but some cities are doing a better job than others

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4 w. ago Rat Sightings Surge Across Canada as New Data Confirms Rising Activity

Toronto, Ontario, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rat sightings are surging across major Canadian cities, and new data confirms the rise is both real and widespread. A national survey conducted by Abell Pest Control during last month’s Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI) conference in Kelowna found that 89% of health inspectors have […]

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