64 m. ago Friday's letters: Cartmell's excuse for skipping infill vote falls short

Re. “‘I’m sorry that I’ve let down people,'” July 17 Is that what Edmonton has to expect should Tim Cartmell become mayor? Lame excuses about technologies followed by a letter? He should be in front of the camera and face reporters and Edmontonians. Sounds very much like the dog-ate-my-homework excuse. It’s not what is the […]

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3 h. ago Oil Climbs as EU Tightens Russian Sanctions With Lower Price Cap

Oil rose as the European Union agreed to a lower price cap for Russian crude, and data showed the US economy holding up despite the fallout from the Washington-led trade war.

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7 h. ago This $1 million Toronto house has been owned by the same family since 1949

A home at 71 Eighth St. in Etobicoke hasn't been on the market in 75 years, and I have to say, there's something incredibly special about a Toronto house that hasn't changed hands for the better part of a century.Built in 1949 and owned by the same family ever since, this two-storey mid-century gem is packed with old-school charm, original details, and just enough quirks to get your renovation gears turning without the daunting fear of a total gut-job.Tucked on a quiet corner lot in the lakeside neighbourhood of New Toronto, the house is surrounded by mature trees, including a magnolia that gives it serious storybook vibes.An aerial view of the house. The 125-foot-deep lot is a rare find in the city, and with a detached garage and private double-wide drive, you've got room for up to four vehicles (or a workshop, studio, or even a backyard sports court).The upstairs landing. Inside, the home is surprisingly spacious.The living room. The main floor ...

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7 h. ago Toronto parking garage is about to be transformed with an enormous bird

On August 1 and 2, beloved Toronto artist birdO will be live-painting a jaw-dropping, 26,000-square-foot mural of a blue jay atop the Cumberland Parkade in Yorkville.It's the latest work from the celebrated street artist and marks a striking prelude to the official Yorkville Murals Festival (YVM) festivities kicking off August 23–24.The timing couldn't be more perfect. With the Toronto Blue Jays back on top of the American League East for the first time since 2016, the colossal rooftop artwork is a bold love letter to the city's hometown baseball team.An aerial view of what Torontonians can expect to see once birdO's latest project for the Yorkville Murals Festival 2025 is complete. Commissioned in collaboration with American Express Local Gems, the project is the second time birdO and Yorkville Murals have teamed up to bring large-scale urban art to the city's skyline.If this sounds familiar, it's because back in 2020, birdO transformed the v...

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7 h. ago Indian Markets May Continue Weekly Loss as Key Earnings Fall Short

Before the trading day starts we bring you a digest of the key news and events that are likely to move markets. Today we look at:

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9 h. ago Meet the crew who always race to the front of Bluesfest's main stage

They initially met by chance, but now their Bluesfest experiences are meticulously planned and executed.

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10 h. ago Felix Baumgartner, first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound, dies in paraglider crash

'Fearless Felix' stunned the world in 2012 when he jumped from a capsule hoisted more than 39 kilometres above Earth by a giant helium balloon

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13 h. ago Fallen tree takes out power lines in London's Blackfriars neighbourhood

A fallen tree knocked out power lines in London's Blackfriars neighbourhood, causing an outage and blocking traffic on a busy city street Thursday morning.

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15 h. ago SEX FILES: I spent a week on Tinder in Italy and here’s what I learned

My Italian adventure began the moment I stepped out of the Rome airport and fell flat on my face. Cue the handsome stranger who helped me to my feet. It was a classic meet-cute that set the tone for the entire trip.  I’d come to the Eternal City with a single mission: to reset my […]

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16 h. ago Robert Plant brings new band Saving Grace to Vancouver this fall: Here's what you need to know

Former Led Zeppelin singer plays the Vogue Theatre in November. Here's what you should know.

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17 h. ago Luxury thermal spa coming to the Canadian Rockies and reservations open this week

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise’s thermal wellness facility set to open this September — here's how to book

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17 h. ago Ontario adding 150 more jail beds in Niagara, Milton, Sudbury

Ontario's solicitor general says the province is adding 150 beds to three jails across the province using modular construction.

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18 h. ago How much do premium Toronto, Vancouver FIFA World Cup tickets cost right now? Here’s what we know

'That’s steep. That is very steep. But I don’t have much control over it,' Toronto mayor Olivia Chow reportedly said this week

Economics

18 h. ago The House is poised to OK Trump’s $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is expected late Thursday to approve President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid as Republicans target institutions and programs they view as bloated or out of step with their agenda. The White House had described the package as a test case […]

Economics

18 h. ago Hum: Ek Bar trades tasting menus for dry ice, gold leaf and modern Indian dishes that wow

Opened in late May, the new Preston Street eatery serves shareable Indian dishes with luxe flourishes and big flavours, backed by confident cooking and a few dramatic reveals.

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18 h. ago Home sales fall, inventory surges, prices decline slightly in Calgary

Calgary's residential real estate market solidly in balanced territory.

Economics

19 h. ago US Consumers Get Early Taste of Tariff Price Hikes as Inflation Set to Rise

Expectations for widespread price hikes following a wave of new tariffs this year have largely fallen short, surprising economists and fueling claims from tariff defenders that the levies are having no impact on inflation.

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19 h. ago ‘With a heavy heart’: Canada’s envoy to combat antisemitism leaving early

Deborah Lyons has held the role since October 2023 and has not explained why she's leaving the appointment before it expires this fall.

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19 h. ago Most Calgary outlying communities see price growth with one exception

Airdrie's benchmark price falls, bucking the trend of rising prices in communities near Calgary.

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20 h. ago Single resident complaint could mean new Toronto bar won't get to open

A chic, sleek new bar is gearing up to open its doors in Toronto, but a complaint from one neighbour is standing in its way.Though it has yet to open its doors, Bosque, a new neighbourhood watering hole due to move in on Broadview Avenue, has already generated a fair amount of hype, largely thanks to the killer team attached to it.The new bar is the brainchild of Jared and Addis, former team members at The Wren and Lake Inez — two east-end institutions that have gained major reputations for their next-level menus and cocktail offerings.Following in the tradition of the restaurants where they cut their teeth, Jared and Addis' vision for Bosque is for the bar to be a low-key neighbourhood haunt; a space for the community to meet and gather free from the stuffy, sceney vibes that so often plague stylish new spots in the city.Though many of the finer details about what Bosque will serve are being closely held until they open, even the general con...

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