6 m. ago Councillor Bradford’s ‘accountability’ streaming push falters

Brad Bradford’s video streaming motion came with a twist worthy of a Netflix series. “On April 23, one of my team members was removed” from a press conference “by the mayor’s deputy chief of staff, who said, quote, ‘Some councillors’ offices are allowed, but you aren’t,’” Councillor Bradford said Tuesday afternoon at Toronto city council’s […]

Economics

18 m. ago Suspected serial rabbit killer had injured bunny euthanized just months earlier, court hears

Veterinarian Dr. Abigail Picyk testified Nicholas Weseen's pet, Smokey, was dropped off at the Fish Creek Pet Hospital the evening of Oct. 25, 2022

Events

64 m. ago Sentencing hearing for Regent Park shooters hears about chilling effect on community

A tearful and emotional day at the sentencing hearing for the two men convicted of the senseless shooting of three childhood friends in Regent Park nearly four years ago.

Events

66 m. ago WARMINGTON: Premier backs people’s right to use force to protect their property

Doug Ford said he will find the name of an accused who fired warning shots to stop carjackers and hold a fundraiser for his legal fees

Other

68 m. ago LILLEY: Carney seeks massive power grab with new legislation

Warrantless searches, seizing your private data without your consent or knowledge and suspending any law the federal government deems not to be in the national interest. Those are just some of the worrisome moves contained in Bill C-2 and Bill C-5 introduced by the Carney Liberals. If Prime Minister Mark Carney has his way, both […]

Transport

72 m. ago Alberta to invest $1.2 million to help former military and public safety personnel rejoin the workplace

The program offers individualized assessments and customized supports based on their experiences such as peer support, career planning, job search assistance, resume and interview preparation, training and support to maintain employment.

Economics

74 m. ago Air India investigation continues, 40 years after deadly terrorist bombing

RCMP officers continue to work on the Air India bombing investigation four decades after two B.C. made bombs killed 331 people.

Events

1 hour ago La Banque du Canada a envisagé une baisse de taux, entravée par l’incertitude tarifaire

Le matin même de la dernière annonce, Trump a fini par doubler les droits de douane sur l’acier et l’aluminium.

Economics

2 h. ago Opinion: Alberta's plan to limit free COVID vaccines is anti

Unbelievable. Mind-boggling. Stunningly stupid. These are the words that I used over the weekend when asked about the recent announcement by the UCP government about not paying for COVID-19 vaccinations for the majority of Albertans in the coming year. A Friday afternoon government press release almost always involves a controversial topic. But this one is […]

Science

2 h. ago TTC takes over running trains as Eglinton Crosstown LRT nears completion

On Tuesday, Metrolinx interim-CEO Michael Lindsay said the Toronto Transit Commission had taken over control of the 28 trains on the Eglinton LRT as various tests continue.

Transport

2 h. ago Toronto's Taste of Little Italy fest had barely any Italian food and people noticed

Taste of Little Italy is one of Toronto's most anticipated annual food festivals, but if you went expecting actual Italian food on the roster, you may have found yourself senza fortuna.Largely settled by droves of Italian newcomers in the early and mid-twentieth century, Little Italy has been a hub for Toronto's culinary and cultural scene — as well as the city's Italian community — for the better part of a century.Once almost exclusively populated with Italian bakeries, restaurants, and businesses, the neighbourhood's star has only continued to rise in recent decades as its business landscape, just like the city at large, grew increasingly diversified.Nowadays, a stroll along the stretch of College Street between Bathurst and Ossington will reveal nearly every type of cuisine under the sun, from Asian fusion brunch to Indian fine dining, so, it may not come as a surprise that Taste of Little Italy, the neighbourhood's annual weekend-long street festi...

Other

3 h. ago Bank of Canada says recent rate hold was due to ‘unpredictable’ economy

The Bank of Canada released a summary from its most recent meeting, in which its members decided to leave interest rates unchanged given the 'uncertain' economic outlook.

Other

3 h. ago Starmer Says US Not Targeting Steel Ownership in Trade Talks

The UK does not need to push out British Steel’s Chinese owners in order to cut a deal to reduce US tariffs on steel, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.

Economics

3 h. ago Bill Maher blasts Sean Penn over Trump meeting criticism: ‘You met with f—ing Castro and Hugo Chavez!’

Bill Maher ripped Sean Penn after the actor criticized him for his meeting earlier this year with U.S. President Donald Trump. Penn appeared on Maher’s Club Random podcast to discuss a wide range of topics, including, likening nuclear energy to marriage, and Adolf Hitler “stealing” Charlie Chaplin’s moustache. But when the subject turned to the […]

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3 h. ago ACEL Power’s 50 HP Electric Outboard Propels Porrima P111 RIB to 29 knots in Successful Sea Trial

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — ACEL Power Inc. today announced outstanding test results for the new Porrima P111 rigid-inflatable boat (RIB). During sea trials last week, the 5.2 m (17 ft) aluminium centre-console RIB, powered by ACEL’s IE 50™ 50 HP electric outboard and with Lithium Ferro-Phosphate (LiFePO ) battery pack, achieved a max speed of 29 […]

Other

3 h. ago Wildfire evacuees continue returning home in Manitoba, Saskatchewan

Residents in Flin Flon, one of the largest communities evacuated, were still waiting for the fire threat to diminish before they could be allowed to return.

Events

4 h. ago La collecte des ordures est suspendue près des secteurs où on recherche une fillette

Des citoyens ont offert leur aide aux policiers, qui continuent les recherches en Montérégie.

Other

4 h. ago Toronto is faking it as at least 4 different cities this week for major film productions

If you're not paying attention while cruising around downtown Toronto this week, you may just look up to find yourself in Boston, Washington, San Francisco or New York City, as various film projects set in these American locales are currently underway in the downtown core.Toronto is well-known for its ability to seamlessly pass as other major metropolises, which, along with often being cheaper to film in than its U.S. counterparts, has helped shape the city's reputation as Hollywood North.Given that we were also recently crowned the best place in the world for those looking to make a career in the biz due to our gigantic and ever-growing film sector, it's no wonder that so many productions choose to shoot here, with countless movies and TV series on the go at any given time.Over the last few days, residents have spotted pockets of the city completely transformed to masquerade as various locations for big-name titles.Automobile...

Politics

4 h. ago Supreme Court Asked to Hear Challenge to Trump’s Global Tariffs

Two family-owned toy companies are asking the US Supreme Court to consider striking down many of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, putting a high-stakes fight with worldwide economic implications before the justices for the first time.

Economics

4 h. ago Burton and Seaboyer: Canada can do much better than join the 'Golden Dome' defence

This fixation on missile defence ignores the fact that many contemporary attack methods don't involve missile-based warfare. Consider drones, or cyber attacks, for instance.

Events