59 m. ago Police arrest 13 in connection with killings of Mexico City mayor’s staff

MEXICO CITY — At least 13 people allegedly involved in the killing of two members of Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada’s staff in May were arrested Wednesday for their alleged roles in what authorities described as a meticulously planned hit on two people close to the capital’s leader. Three of those arrested allegedly were directly […]

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3 h. ago White House officials make public appearances with troops amid tensions in D.C.

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s law-enforcement crackdown on Washington expanded Wednesday and top administration officials visited National Guard troops to support a deployment that has left parts of the U.S. capital looking like occupied territory. Anger and frustration dotted the city as the vice-president lauded an operation that he asserted has “brought some law and […]

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3 h. ago West Kelowna denies permit for MAGA singer Sean Feucht on safety grounds

The City of Abbotsford last month denied a permit for a show at Mill Lake Park, which would have taken place this Sunday

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4 h. ago How mayoral candidates plan to handle Edmonton's growing infill snafu

“A family home, now wedged between two three-storey eight-plexes. No sunlight. No privacy. No peace. When residents speak up, they’re labelled NIMBY. When they seek help, the city’s ‘support’ takes days, if it comes at all,” she posted.

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4 h. ago West Kelowna, B.C. denies Christian singer Sean Feucht permit, citing safety concerns

The City of Abbotsford in British Columbia's Fraser Valley last month denied a permit for a show, which was scheduled to take place this Sunday

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4 h. ago Saskatoon’s Caswell Hill community reacts to new emergency shelter location

After much back and forth, the City of Saskatoon has chosen its new emergency shelter location, and the adjacent neighbourhood has mixed feelings on the spot.

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5 h. ago Valérie Plante says she and Prime Minister Mark Carney share the same priorities

Plante and Carney met at Montreal City Hall for the first time since Carney was elected in April.

Politics

5 h. ago Gardiner Expressway construction work moves further ahead of schedule

Provincial and city officials announced work to renovate the major thoroughfare had been cut down to just 1.5 years, partly after a push to introduce round-the-clock construction.

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6 h. ago Poilievre calls on federal government to classify Bishnoi gang as terror entity

SURREY, B.C. — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is the latest politician calling for the federal government to designate the India-based Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist entity. His call on a visit to Surrey, B.C., came after RCMP in the city announced last month they had made two arrests in an investigation into extortion targeting […]

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6 h. ago GOLDSTEIN: Critics say Netanyahu doesn’t want war with Hamas to end

Past and present Israeli military, security officials publicly oppose plan to re-occupy Gaza City

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7 h. ago Canadian families with kids will get some money from the government this week

Money is on its way to eligible Canadian families who will receive another monthly payment of the child tax benefit this week.The eighth instalment of the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) will be deposited on Wednesday, Aug. 20.The child tax payment increased in July, marking the beginning of the new benefit year. The federal government uses a process called indexation to raise the payment to help parents as the cost of living continues to soar.An Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) spokesperson said in January that the indexation means the max CCB amounts and income thresholds are increased yearly to "keep pace with the rising cost of living."This year, Canadian families were given a 2.7 per cent boost in child tax benefit payments, bringing the annual base benefit for children under six from $7,787 to $7,997 ($666 monthly) and from $6,570 to $6,748 ($562 monthly) for children aged six to 17 until June 2026.The Child Disability Benefit (CDB) also went up from $...

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8 h. ago Average rents in Ontario are plunging fast and here's where they're declining most

As exceedingly unaffordable as Toronto is reputed to be, now is actually one of the cheaper times to live in the city, at least when it comes to housing costs.The region's real estate values and rent prices have plummeted markedly over the last year, pushing property owners looking to sell and landlords searching for tenants to new levels of desperation.The latest survey of the landscape shows that the standard GTA home is now selling for 5.5 per cent less than this time last year (when prices were already on the decline). Condos are bearing the brunt of the downturn, seeing a 9.3 per cent year-over-year deterioration in sale price.And, the turmoil is extending to rentals, the prices for which, per the latest stats, have decreased by double-digit percentages since this time in 2024.Listing site Zumper, which regularly assesses price points for apartments across the country, says in its latest report that the median monthly cost of a one-bedroom...

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8 h. ago Ontario man arrested after allegedly assaulting intruder who broke into his home

A 44-year-old Ontario man is facing two criminal charges after allegedly assaulting an intruder who had forced their way inside his apartment early Monday morning. According to the Kawartha Lakes Police Service, officers responded to a report of an altercation between two men at a unit on Kent Street in Lindsay, Ont., at approximately 3:20 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 18. Police say the resident had woken up to find another person unexpectedly inside his home. An altercation then followed, during which the intruder sustained serious, life-threatening injuries. The criminal was transported to Ross Memorial Hospital and later airlifted to a Toronto hospital. The resident has since been charged with aggravated assault and assault with a weapon, although he was released with a future court date. The 41-year-old man who entered the apartment was already wanted by police at the time of the incident for unrelated offenses.Following the altercation, he was charged...

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9 h. ago Matthew Perry House, Make Music Matter to stage Nov. 14 benefit concert in Toronto

Live Loud LIVE, a celebration concert in Toronto on Nov. 14 at Koerner Hall, is being staged by two non-profit Canadian organizations with performances by such Canadian musicians as Serena Ryder, City and Colour, Billy Talent, Royal Wood, Amy Millan, members of Sum 41, Broken Social Scene, Skydiggers and Moist. Live Loud is a collaborative […]

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9 h. ago Calgary Wild FC Captain Meggie Dougherty Howard extends stay

Calgary Wild FC captain, Meggie Dougherty Howard, is now ready to call the Stampede City home. The standout American midfielder, who brings a wealth of leadership experience that she acquired while playing eight years in the national women’s soccer league (NWSL), has signed an extension with the Calgary Wild FC through the 2028 season. “I […]

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10 h. ago Some evacuation orders, alerts linked to Vancouver Island wildfire lifted

PORT ALBERNI — Some of the evacuation orders and alerts linked to the Mount Underwood wildfire on Vancouver Island have been lifted or downgraded, as firefighters report “minimal” behaviour from the blaze. The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, the City of Port Alberni and the Tseshaht First Nation jointly issued an update at 8 a.m. saying evacuation […]

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10 h. ago U.S. reviewing truce deal after Hamas accepts, White House says

The talks coincide with IDF preparations for the seizure of Gaza City, seemingly with the support of Trump

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11 h. ago Toronto FC sells Honduran midfielder Deybi Flores to Saudi club

Flores joins English midfielder Matty Longstaff, traded to Montreal, and wingback Tyrese Spicer, sent to Orlando City, in exiting Toronto.

Economics

11 h. ago Here's how much the average home in Toronto is expected to cost by 2032

Toronto's housing market has been struggling lately, with the golden era — when local real estate was a surefire profitable investment — seemingly far behind us.While sales have fallen flat for many months and prices are hurtling downwards, the latest predictions for the industry still foresee the average home in the city getting more expensive in the coming years, albeit not to the degree that many may have assumed (or, for existing homeowners, hoped).A report on the topic that is making headlines this week comes from Concordia University's John Molson School of Business, researchers from which controversially employed AI to anticipate real estate trends across Canada and, based on those figures, suggest relevant public policy reforms.The analysis starts off by citing a "period of crisis" that it says has dominated the market not just in Toronto, but across Canada, fueled by &qu...

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12 h. ago Four Ontario cities named among the best places to live in Canada

A new ranking names four Ontario cities, including Toronto, among the best places to live in Canada in 2025, though the 6ix may not be as high up on the list as you might think.The report, "Best Places to Live in Canada 2025: Top 15 Cities for Quality of Life," comes from Global Citizen Solutions, which analyzed locales based on their employment and investment opportunities, housing costs, industries, and average living expenses. According to the firm's assessment, four spots in Ontario are considered among the best cities to live in Canada this year: Ottawa, Hamilton, Waterloo, and Toronto.Canada's capital came in at #2 on the list, which highlighted its high quality of life, purchasing power, reasonable cost of living, and above-average access to homeownership due to lower living expenses, which come out to around $1,479 per month for a single person. Ottawa was also given a shoutout for its attractions, including Parl...

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