5 h. ago WARMINGTON: Not every day cops accuse someone of assault with a stuffed animal

But at a counter protest against a vigil for Israeli hostages in Gaza a man was handcuffed after allegedly assaulting a woman

Events

7 h. ago ’Havens of love and care’: Ontarians protest closures of supervised consumption sites

Dozens of people gathered outside Ontario’s health ministry in Toronto on Tuesday, two days before the provincial election, to protest the province’s plans to shut down 10 supervised drug consumption sites by the end of March. Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative government announced last summer that it would close the consumption sites, including five in Toronto, […]

Transport

7 h. ago Fired cybersecurity chief for Veterans Affairs site warns that health and financial data is at risk

BOSTON (AP) — Sensitive financial and health data belonging to millions of veterans and stored on a benefits website is at risk of being stolen or otherwise compromised, according to a federal employee tasked with cybersecurity who was recently fired as part of massive government-wide cuts. The warning comes from Jonathan Kamens, who led cybersecurity […]

Events

8 h. ago Protests against closure of Ontario consumption sites held in Toronto, other cities

The Progressive Conservatives announced last summer that they would close the consumption sites, including five in Toronto, because of their proximity to schools and daycares.

Other

8 h. ago New restaurant coming from people behind trendy Toronto pasta spot

There's soon to be a brand-new spot for heartwarming (and belly-filling) southern Italian fare in Toronto, and it's the love child between the folks behind some trendy local businesses.As someone whose daily protein regularly occupies the single-digits, easily dwarfed by that of carbohydrates, anything attatched to Jess Maiorano, who you may recognize better by her Dundas West restaurant, Pasta Forever, immediately piques my interest.Ever since Jess started her pasta-based business when work for many chefs dried up back in 2020, she's made a splash around the city with a variety of pop-ups, collaborations and a brick-and-mortar on Dundas West, and now she's gearing up to open a new place in one of the city's most stylish neighbourhoods this year.It's going to be called Zia's Place and, Jess tells me, "the inspiration behind it, is that feeling when you go to your zia's [...] for a Sunday lunch," referring to the Italian word for aunt, "maybe you eat too much food...

Other

11 h. ago Hamilton cops searching landfill site for woman missing since December

Hamilton Police have started a search at a garbage dump, saying officers are looking into the possibility that a woman was killed in an apartment and removed through the building’s trash disposal system. The disappearance of Shalini Singh, 40, who was reported missing on Dec. 10, sparked concerns about her safety and the case was […]

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12 h. ago Preston Manning: The Liberals’ disingenuous deathbed conversion in the face of Trump tariffs

We need a government that will do what's right because it's right and rally Canadians around a love of country, not a hatred of Americans

Economics

12 h. ago The TTC is closing the busiest stretch of downtown subway for the entire weekend

Those planning to hop on the subway to get around downtown Toronto this weekend should be aware of a forthcoming full-weekend 9-stop TTC closure that will impact the line's busiest stations.For the entire duration of Saturday, March 1, and Sunday, March 2, the commission is suspending Line 1 Yonge-University service from Bloor-Yonge Station all the way past Union and around to Osgoode Station.Bloor is, of course, the most bustling station in the city's underground network, and one of the line's only three connection points to Line 2 Bloor-Danforth.Other stops impacted this weekend include Dundas and Queen, key for residents and visitors heading to the Eaton Centre, Yonge-Dundas Square and numerous other prime attractions, and Union, the city's central hub for travel on GO Transit, VIA Rail, and the UP Express.Osgoode would be the alternative stop for residents and visitors heading out to shop, dine, and more around the fashion district in lieu of Queen, but is also af...

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13 h. ago Tough love: Edmonton Oilers to sit out big name newcomers on wing and defence against Tampa

Game Day 58: Oilers vs Lightning This in from Tony Brar of the Oilers, news that the team will sit out veteran newcomers on the wing and defence, both John Klingberg and Jeff Skinner. In place will be Troy Stecher and Mattias Janmark. In net will be Stuart Skinner. EDM projected lineup vs. TBL: Arvidsson […]

Events

13 h. ago Keith Gerein: How much should Edmontonians care about Gretzky's silence on Trump?

For Edmontonians, it’s fair to feel disappointed with Wayne Gretzky's silence at a time of threats to Canada, but it shouldn't matter

Transport

17 h. ago Breakenridge: Premier pays lip service to getting answers on health care allegations

Ultimately, this is about whether there was political pressure on AHS to sign contracts with private surgical clinics and whether there was anything untoward regarding potential conflicts of interest or inflated prices

Science

18 h. ago Letters Tuesday February 25, 2025: ‘Trudeau’s train isn’t for the people, it’s for him.’

MORE HIGH-SPEED SPENDING Re: Lame-duck PM can’t get off Liberal spending train, Lorne Gunter column, Feb. 23 So here is yet another expense that’s going to cost Canadians billions of tax dollars while our health care, education and military continue to crumble. The Liberals refuse to deal with issues they themselves have caused — massive […]

Politics

19 h. ago Gold Stocks Glitter as Worries Around Inflation, Tariffs Flare

Shares of gold miners are soaring in the early months of 2025, as risks around inflation and geopolitics push analysts to ramp up their outlook for the precious metal, a classic haven asset.

Economics

19 h. ago British musicians release a silent album to protest plans to let AI use their work

LONDON (AP) — A new album called “Is This What We Want?” features a stellar list of more than 1,000 musicians — and the sound of silence. With contributions from artists including Kate Bush, Annie Lennox, Cat Stevens and Damon Albarn, the album was released Tuesday to protest proposed British changes to artificial intelligence laws […]

Culture

20 h. ago Belcher: Let's prioritize education and health care in Kanata

The Citizen invited Ottawa candidates from the four major provincial parties to explain why you should vote for them on Feb. 27.

Science

31 h. ago Mitch Marner of the Toronto Maple Leafs and his wife are having a baby

The family of Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner will be growing by one in the coming months.Gaby McCabe, wife of Leafs defenceman Jake, shared the news on her Instagram story over the weekend, complete with what appeared to be a few party favours from a baby shower."Oh boy! Welcome Baby Marner. Love your Lady Leafs," a card in the photo posted by Mrs. McCabe read, suggesting a baby shower was held by the Leafs wives and girlfriends. It's also likely a safe assumption that the child will be a boy.The new baby is the Marners' first.Mitch and Steph are having a baby! 🐣 pic.twitter.com/Ab91RmoTWr— 𝒏𝒆𝒂. (@theroserenity) February 24, 2025The couple will be the second high-profile Leafs pairing to have a baby on the way in recent months, with Morgan Rielly’s wife, Tessa Virtue, giving birth to a baby boy named McCormick in August 2024.The Marners first met in elementary school but then reconnected and began dating during Mitch's junior hockey career wit...

Other

31 h. ago Emergency room closures, HealthLine 811 disruption has NDP demanding better care

Saskatchewan's only health line went down over the weekend forcing those seeking medical attention to either call 911, or visit a walk-in clinic or the emergency room.

Science

32 h. ago Singh says he’s still right person to lead NDP despite falling support

OTTAWA — Jagmeet Singh says he’s “absolutely” the right person to lead the New Democrats into the next election despite the party’s drop in the polls. A recent Leger poll puts the NDP at just 14% support — and suggests that support would drop to 12% with Mark Carney as Liberal leader. At a health-care […]

Other

33 h. ago Toronto bakery and chocolate shop reopening following closure

After closing its original location in Toronto nearly a year ago, a Filipino-inspired bakery and chocolate factory are preparing to open in a fresh new space with a bigger vision.Founded by Rae Abayan, Bakerrae serves Filipino-inspired baked goods made from scratch using French techniques, while Chachalate — founded by Ry Lee — is an ethical chocolate company that uses directly traded cocoa beans.Though the closure of their former spot at 149 Main St. marked the end of an exciting chapter, the two businesses are embracing their second chance at a physical shop — one that will be bigger and better."Having our own space to create is really important," Abayan told blogTO. "We developed a great community in the Upper Beaches, and that was something we knew we wanted to get back."Thankfully for customers, Bakerrae and Chachalate will be uniting under one roof once again — this time, at a shop in East Chinatown near Broadview and Gerrard Street East....

Other

33 h. ago Thieves targeting freight trains in California and Arizona deserts make off with $2M worth of Nikes

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Thieves have targeted freight trains running through the deserts of California and Arizona in a string of audacious heists resulting in the theft of more than $2 million worth of new Nike sneakers, including many that haven’t hit the retail market yet, according to officials and court documents. During a Jan. […]

Economics