26 h. ago Here are the most and least expensive places in the GTA to buy a home right now

There are some major deals to be had for those wading into the Toronto real estate market these days — at least, when contrasted against the prices of just a few years ago — with the vast majority of the few homes switching hands now going for far under asking price.The newest reports from August 2025 show homes in the region are going for tens of thousands of dollars less than they were last year, with average prices ranging from $642,195 for a condo to $1.3 million for a standalone house — the latter especially, still nothing to scoff at, but a notable 7.5 per cent cheaper than this time last year.But regardless of how much GTA homes have depreciated in value and which areas are being the most drastically underbid, one may wonder what neighbourhoods have the cheapest properties overall in terms of dollar amount right now.Once again, local property platform Wahi has surveyed the market and has released a ...

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50 h. ago Trustees accuse Ontario education minister of hypocrisy over focus on expenses

It’s the latest twist in a growing battle between government and school board trustees, many of whom face the possibility of being eliminated.

Politics

54 h. ago Toronto & York Region Labour Council: Minister Calandra a Hypocrite for Spending Thousands on Toronto Hotels and Pancakes

TORONTO, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Toronto & York Region Labour Council is drawing attention to Minister Paul Calandra’s questionable expenses as he accuses various School Trustees of “mismanagement.” Calandra’s own expense reports show that since 2023, he’s billed taxpayers $23,000 for a community BBQ in his riding, $2,200 for Strawberry pancakes and […]

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59 h. ago London condo listed at record $2.6M asking price: 'House in the sky'

If the property sells for its asking price, it would be the most expensive condo sold in London's history, by a long margin.

Economics

62 h. ago An Ottawa councillor understated election expenses by $310.98. Here's why it led to a costly audit

The election compliance audit committee voted against taking legal action against Coun. Shawn Menard over mis-valued 2022 campaign signs.

Economics

3 d. ago Here's how cheap Toronto concert ticket prices were back in the 2000s

A Toronto man's Ticketmaster stub collection shows just how good concert-goers in Canada had it in the early 2000s.Yes, back in the good ol' days, we used to get physical concert tickets from Ticketmaster in Canada, and prices didn't require you to take out a loan."I want to show you how much concerts used to cost," @johnfluenzer said in a video posted to TikTok and Instagram earlier this week.He shared a range of artists from big pop stars like Britney Spears to bands like Coldplay, who were on the come-up at the time.First in John's collection is a ticket for Destiny’s Child's 2001 stop in Toronto. He paid $83 for floor seats at Air Canada Centre (now Scotiabank Arena), which he explained at the time was considered expensive.@johnfluenzer/InstagramCalculating based on inflation, that ticket would cost $139.09 in 2025. That's actually quite cheap for floor seats nowadays, considering that similar tickets for Beyonc&ea...

Economics

3 d. ago Nuit Blanche returns to Toronto next month with huge lineup of all

The fall season wouldn't be complete without Toronto's largest contemporary arts festival, Nuit Blanche 2025. This year, it returns on October 4 for a full night of galleries, installations, and exhibitions spread across the city.Now in its 19th year, Nuit Blanche attracts more than one million visitors annually, drawing art lovers from across the GTA. The festival is concentrated in three different areas of the city — Downtown Toronto, North York, and Etobicoke — where public spaces are transformed into extraordinary art venues. For 2025, over 85 works will be on display.Each year, the festival explores a unique theme, and this year's is Translating the City. Paying tribute to urban life and concrete jungles, the City of Toronto notes that the displays will examine "how art can translate the complexities of cities."The Bentway - Seeing Celcius, Nuit Blanche 2025. Photo by Mila Bright Zalatnovic. Highlights include Diatomic State...

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3 d. ago Drug trafficking charge laid as magic mushroom shop raided in Hamilton

Illegal psilocybin dispensaries operate openly across the GTA, blatantly flouting the law

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4 d. ago Coun. Shawn Menard won't be prosecuted by Ottawa election compliance audit committee over $310.98 understatement of campaign expenses

An independent audit by OXARO found that Menard understated his 2022 campaign expenses, but was still under the Municipal Elections Act limit.

Politics

4 d. ago Canada's Wonderland introducing strict new policy starting later this month

Compared to recent seasons, summer 2025 could be considered pretty light in terms of problematic incidents at Canada's Wonderland. Even so, park staff still had to deal with their fair share of troublemakers who tampered with rides and caused all sorts of other issues at the GTA attraction over the last few months.In light of a surge in such incidents at both the Vaughan, Ontario site and across the amusement industry — as well as, perhaps, the terrifying rise in serious crimes perpetrated by teens in general — park management has decided to implement a new policy specifically targeting young people.Ahead of its busy annual Halloween event that kicks off at the end of the month, Wonderland has updated its conduct policy to include a new chaperone rule.Under the new guideline, all entrants aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or older after 6 p.m. — and yes, IDs will be checked. In addition, adults accompan...

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4 d. ago Stunning luxurious Ontario bungalow sits on beautiful slice of forested heaven

Welcome to your very own slice of cottage heaven at 2993 Innisfil Beach Road, a tranquil dream property on almost 20 acres of Muskoka-like grounds.Cottage country living in the GTA.This newly designed Innisfil bungalow features four bedrooms and four bathrooms tucked away in a private forest. With 4,672 square feet, it's a nature lover's dream, complete with all the bells and whistles of city living.Walking up to your grand front porch and into the home, you're greeted by Italian porcelain floors, high ceilings, and ample living space.The main floor houses the chef's kitchen, complete with a dreamy quartz island and countertops, and top-of-the-line LG stainless steel appliances.Cool colours really capture the size of this grand kitchen.You won't have to scramble for kitchen storage space thanks to this home's extensive upper and lower cabinetry. The sleek, modern design of the kitchen gives off a minimalist chic vibe.Lots of space for all of yo...

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4 d. ago Scientists warn against plans to artificially cool polar regions

(Bloomberg) — Proposals to artificially cool the world’s polar regions — to stem the impact of global warming — are both expensive, unfeasible and potentially dangerous, according to new scientific research. The Arctic and Antarctic are warming faster than the rest of the world, which has led some think tanks and entrepreneurs to propose large-scale […]

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5 d. ago Canada Aluminum Hub Diverts Exports to Europe as US Tariffs Bite

Aluminum producers in Quebec are diverting more of the metal used to make cans and car parts to Europe as rising US tariffs make their shipments more expensive for American customers.

Economics

5 d. ago Toronto gym is home to the new and trending HYROX workout competition

Resilience Fitness in Toronto has a question for you: Have you heard of HYROX, the world's fastest-growing fitness race?With close to 15,000 racers expected to compete in Toronto this fall, chances are you will be hearing it soon!Blending 8 kilometres of running broken up by 8 functional workouts — think burpees, sled pushes, and more — HYROX pushes athletes to their mental and physical limit. With an electric environment complete with a live DJ, HYROX fever is set to take Toronto by storm this October! The GTA's HYROX training gymBut don't take my word for it.Leading the charge on the Toronto HYROX lifestyle are Andrew Gillis and Josh Greenbaum, co-owners of Resilience Fitness, a local gym that specializes in HYROX training classes and full-scale race simulations.Resilience Fitness DurhamGillis and Greenbaum have been lifelong practitioners of hybrid fitness, and once they saw HYROX, they knew it was the competitive piece n...

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6 d. ago The history of the Golden Griddle restaurant chain in Ontario

Decades before Ontario's brunch scene was overrun with trendy lattes and Instagram-worthy plates, there was the Golden Griddle, a no-frills, all-Canadian family restaurant that was synonymous with family gatherings, after-club eats, and well-earned breakfasts after all-nighters and final exams. The chain, which eventually went on to open dozens of locations across the GTA, southwestern, central, and eastern Ontario, had its humble beginnings at a 60-seat restaurant at the corner of Redpath and Eglinton Avenues.The brunch chain was founded by entrepreneur Harold McDonnell on May 2, 1964, and quickly grew to become one of Canada's most popular chains of family restaurants. Its home-style meals were served all day and became a go-to for everything from chocolate chip pancakes to omelettes, Belgian waffles to schnitzels, and burgers to dinner entrees. The chain began franchising in 1977, with many opting to stay open 24 hours a day. While the G...

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7 d. ago Ottawa councillor Shawn Menard understated 2022 election campaign expenses by $310.98, audit says

The report will be presented to the City of Ottawa's election compliance audit committee on Sept. 9.

Politics

7 d. ago WARMINGTON: TCDSB Chair wanted fries with that – at taxpayers’ expense

But no more says Ontario's Education Minister, who put a stop to lavish expenses by TCDSB trustees

Economics

8 d. ago Toronto real estate getting desperate as homes sit on market for ages

The rocky road for Toronto real estate continues as property owners face a dire new reality where sales are falling flat, values are inching downwards, new developments are at a standstill and units that would have once sparked a bidding war are now near-impossible to sell.Though this summer has brought glimmers of a rebound as far as sales volumes — a number which, as recently as May, has been down double-digit percentages compared to the same time last year — there are still a substantial number of properties sitting stagnant on the market, and, per the latest report from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), they are taking progressively longer to sell, if they sell at all.In August, 14,038 new condos, townhouses, semi-detached houses and standalone homes came to market across the GTA (9.4 per cent more than in August 2024), making for a total of an astounding 27,495 active listings — less than the 32,082 ho...

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8 d. ago The average home is now going for way under asking price in almost 100% of the GTA

The days of Toronto serving as one of the hottest cities in the world for real estate have come and gone, as the region continues to struggle with an abundance of condos, townhomes and houses that no one seems interested in purchasing.Leaders continue to underscore how crucial it is that we ramp up residential construction, yet a record number of homes — upwards of 30,000 — sit on the market each month.The disparity between supply and demand has hit a new high this year, but in the complete opposite way than most may have expected: sales activity is in freefall as more and more properties hit the market, and properties are sitting on the market for far longer as a result. It means that those few who aren't balking at interest rates, recession, tariffs and general economic precarity, and are actually looking to invest, have been able to nab quite a deal.According to recent data, in a whopping 98 per...

Economics

8 d. ago Squamish's Woodfibre LNG price tag balloons to US$8.8 billion

The company cited rising costs for site remediation, construction inflation, the expense of marine transportation and the "significant investments in electrification" for the "first-of-its-kind" LNG plant.

Economics