33 h. ago Trump’s Plan For AI Dominance Threatened by His Own Attacks on Solar, Wind Power

So far, the quickest and cheapest way to address the growing strains on the power grid is through renewable energy, data shows.

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41 h. ago Huge international GTA market is stocking shelves with unique culinary finds

A massive international supermarket has landed in the east end of the Greater Toronto Area — and it’s a one-stop shop for global flavours.Say hello to SkyFarm Food Mart, a 20,000-square-foot supermarket that’s been stocking its shelves with specialty products in Oshawa and is inviting shoppers to come take a look.With international products and flavours from a wide range of cultures — including African, Caribbean, Asian, Mexican, Filipino, and South Asian — plus everyday staples and hard-to-find ingredients, SkyFarm is truly a one-stop shop for all your needs.Feeling hungry? Here’s what SkyFarm has in store for you.Accessible locationThose living in the east end of the GTA will know that finding speciality and cultural ingredients is no easy feat. Typically, you'll find shoppers driving far out to find their must-have products, like Scarborough or even further.Say goodbye to those long drives and set your GPS to 1150 Simcoe Street North in Osh...

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54 h. ago North York trio accused of trafficking $1.3M in booze stolen from LCBO

Two men and a woman allegedly sold the stolen liquor from their home and delivered it directly to buyers across the GTA

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4 d. ago No injuries in 2 GTA house fires; suspect arrested in Lambton slaying

Occupants were evacuated in Aurora.

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5 d. ago Residents contend with snow, rain as winter weather blankets the GTA

While the Greater Toronto Area has seemingly been spared by a snowstorm, much of southern Ontario will be hit with much more as snowfall warnings remain in place this weekend.

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8 d. ago 3 men accused of trafficking as police seize cocaine, fentanyl, other drugs

Project B3 leads to slew of drug charges against three men from across GTA, one of whom was out on release order

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8 d. ago Parts of Ontario now expected to be slammed with up to 60 cm of snow

Ontario is bracing for messy road closures, strong winds, and icy temperatures this week as a winterlike storm sweeps over the province and promises to bring up to 60 centimetres of snow in some areas. According to a The Weather Network, intense lake-effect snow squalls are set to hit the GTA and southern Ontario on Thursday afternoon. Although precipitation totals in the Toronto area are expected to remain low, "localized busts," coupled with heavy winds and chilly temperatures, will coincide with your afternoon commute home. "Visibility could shift rapidly from clear to poor over short distances. Untreated roads may become icy and snow-covered, especially west and northwest of the GTA," the weather agency warns. In snowball regions, complete whitouts are expected, and precipitation in the hardest-hit areas could reach anywhere from 25 to over 50 centimetres on Thursday night into Friday. "Residents should stock up on...

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9 d. ago Here's where you can buy a home in the GTA for the cheapest right now

After years of being ridiculously overinflated, the once-runaway Toronto real estate market has completely stalled, with prices, sales figures and new home completions tumbling to record lows that one wouldn't have thought possible just a few years ago.Though it's all a very bad sign for the economy, for those who are brave enough to wade into home ownership amid such tumult — and who are okay with the risk that things could continue to spiral lower — there are deals to be had.According to the most recent data from local real estate firm Wahi, there are some locales in and around Toronto where buyers can now even nab a place of their own for less than $500,000, on average, which is a fantastic price for a starter home or investment.Topping the list for these inexpensive communities is the Queen Street Corridor in Brampton, which is up-and-coming with numerous new condo developments. The median sold price for a unit along th...

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9 d. ago Nobody buys Toronto homes anymore as market disintegration continues

The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) new home market has completely fallen off a cliff, and practically nobody is willing to risk investing in real estate as sales figures continue their race to the bottom.October marked the 13th consecutive month of record-breaking lows for home sales, and if last year's historic lows had sellers biting their nails, the latest figures from the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) look even more menacing for anyone hoping to sell their property.According to BILD's October GTA sales figures released on Tuesday, the 570 homes sold region-wide last month marked a 29 per cent dip from the previous historic low recorded the year before, and a staggering 81 per cent lower than the ten-year average for October sales.The shift in demand has hit the condo market hardest, with sales figures dropping to laughably low levels last month.A record-low of just 54 condos were sold in Toronto last month. This figure represents just about one-th...

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1 week ago On the map: Affordable towns in Guelph are being aimed at young families 

Given that prices for the Marquis Modern Towns start in the low $500,000s, says Kimberley Crescini, Equiton Developments’ vice-president of sales and marketing, the Guelph-based project can be described as “attainable housing.”   “Affordability has become one of the biggest barriers to home ownership,” she continues, adding that Marquis sales are targeting first-time buyers and young families seeking an alternative to the GTA’s higher prices. “At the same time, unlike pre-construction projects, […]

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2 w. ago Homes are selling like hotcakes again in these parts of the GTA

Toronto area real estate has had a harrowing go over the last year-plus, with sales sinking to lows not seen in decades as values likewise fall, pushing developers to go as far as cancelling major complexes due to lack of interest.But amid all of the tumult, which likely has many people wondering if they made a mistake by chasing the dream of homeownership in the region, there are still some outliers that manage to resist the overall negative trend.The townhome segment is one that's seen glimmers of hope in 2025 — in contrast to condos, which are virtually in a death spiral — while certain geographical pockets have proven a bit more immune to the volatility than others.Along with the change in average price point and sales activity over time, one very good indication of how well parts of the market are faring is how long properties are sitting up for sale before they change hand...

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2 w. ago Mortgages in Ontario cities are totally out of control and Toronto is the worst of all

The financial weight of mortgage payments in major Ontario cities has reached a breaking point in recent years, according to a new study that raises alarm bells about runaway costs and stagnating wages.The Home Ownership and Rent Affordability in Canadian CMAs study from The Fraser Institute, a politically conservative think tank, states that mortgage payments have grown to chew up more than 50 per cent of the local median after-tax income in the province's 14 major urban centres in the period from 2014 to 2023.Of these large cities, the monthly mortgage payment on a typical Ottawa-Gatineau home ate up between 50.4 per cent of monthly median incomes during this period, while Toronto topped the charts, with a monthly payment requiring a staggering 110.2 per cent of the local median after-tax family income after a 20 per cent down payment."There is a perception that housing outside of the GTA is still somewhat affordable, but that's not true. Even in cities like Windsor a...

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2 w. ago U.S. busts GTA lawyer, others allegedly in drug lord Ryan Wedding’s crime ring

A flashy GTA lawyer and seven other Canadians have been charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder and drug trafficking in connection with former Olympian Ryan Wedding‘s evil criminal apparatus. The U.S. Department of Justice said Wedding — hiding in Mexico under the protection of the Sinaloa cartel — ordered the murder of a vital […]

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2 w. ago WARMINGTON: Couple accused of grave robbing set for court Thursday

As John Ruch and Jordan Noble face charges for stealing jewelry and family heirlooms from 300 GTA graves comes dark social media posts from the man and his ghoulfriend

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2 w. ago WARMINGTON: It doesn’t get any more despicable than stealing from the dead

'The accused often stole necklaces and other jewelry that contained human remains, which were discarded'

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2 w. ago Ontario dessert shop known for beautiful cakes opening first Toronto location

A dessert shop in Ontario that's gained a cult following thanks to its visually stunning sweets is about to open a location in downtown Toronto.I'm a salty girl myself, but even for those of us who would reach for a savoury snack over a sweet one ten times out of ten, there's something about a dessert that's as beautiful to look at as it is delicious that no one can resist.Though the urge to pick up a sweet treat dons on me very rarely, when it does, very little can be done to satiate it, barring getting in the car and driving myself directly to the source of my craving. Sometimes it just needs to be done.If there's one bakery in the GTA that can always get me in the mood for something sugary, even by merely seeing photos of its confections, it's Markham's I Am A Cake.Bearing a comically literal name and an appropriately dry sign (all lowercase, in a sans-serif red font), the desserts on offer at the bakery are far from boring. Maybe the name and the sign...

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3 w. ago Here's what the Toronto region's transit map could look like in next few decades

A recent transit map created by a U.S. tourist provides a look at what the public transportation network could look like in the GTA in the next few decades. The viral transit map was created by Chicago resident Luka, who currently works part-time at the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), which oversees all transit in the Chicagoland region, while he completes his Master's Degree in transportation planning. During a trip to Toronto and Niagara Falls earlier this year, Luka was inspired to create a Golden Horseshoe Rail Map, including transit stops in the GTA that are currently open, under construction, or proposed by various levels of government. "I had the opportunity to ride TTC and GO services, and I was really impressed with both the service levels you guys have in Toronto as well as your ambitious transit expansion programs. I couldn't help but compare your city's transit system to my own in Chicago, especially considering our citi...

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3 w. ago Distillery District, Canada’s Wonderland holiday hot spots open this week

Winter-themed destinations operating until early January to warm spirits of festival-goers

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3 w. ago One of Canada's best restaurants is coming to Toronto but there's a catch

One of the best restaurants in Canada is coming to Toronto this month, but there's a small catch: it'll only be here for one night.Toronto is home to no small number of the country's top restaurants. In fact, according to the 2025 list of Canada's Top 100 Restaurants, we're home to 29 of them.Still, once you've knocked the local heavy hitters off your list, it's normal to get curious about what's cooking elsewhere in the country — especially when you don't have the time, funds or driver's license to make a trip outside of the GTA to do so.Luckily for those in Toronto who've been curious about one such celebrated restaurant (or who've already been and have been dreaming of a second chance ever since), we'll soon have the opportunity to get a taste right here on home turf.For one night only on Nov. 29, Chef Zach Smith of St. Catharines' Fat Rabbit will be in the kitchen at 1 Hotel's 1 Kitchen, serving a special menu cre...

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3 w. ago Winter weather travel advisory for Toronto and GTA due to more snow

Snow squall warning issued for areas north and west of Orangeville and up to Georgian Bay

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