10 m. ago WARMINGTON: As Toronto mourns murdered child, it’s clear justice elusive in many killings

There's only pain and the lasting looks on their faces which remind of the life that was stolen from them by people who rarely pay any price

Events

59 m. ago Toronto teacher fired for wearing blackface to school should get his job back, arbitrator rules

'He was asked if he was aware of the controversy over Justin Trudeau appearing as Aladdin in blackface'

Events

90 m. ago Ontario truckers used secret compartment to smuggle cocaine for alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding

Two Toronto-area truck drivers have committed to pleading guilty in connection with a cocaine-smuggling plot for fugitive and former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding. Iqbal Singh Virk and Ranjit Singh Rowal are the first Canadians to sign plea deals with U.S. prosecutors following the FBI’s investigation, aptly named “Operation Giant Slalom,” according to CBC News. The probe […]

Culture

2 h. ago Canada’s Legal Tool to Quash Strikes Faces Mounting Resistance

At Toronto’s biggest airport on Sunday, the national president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees tore up a back-to-work order to a cheering crowd.

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3 h. ago Skyrocketing number of people in Ontario are defaulting on housing and other bills

Ontario is once again leading the charge for consumer debt in Canada, with a growing number of residents failing to pay off their mortgages, credit cards and other bills. And the problem is, as you might have expected, worst in and around the exorbitant hub of Toronto.A new report from Equifax Canada shows that the number of people in the province who have defaulted on their required monthly credit payments for 90 days or more has shot up by 29.8 basis points during the last few months (compared to the same time last year), which is 15.2 points higher than the national average.In the GTA specifically, meanwhile, this figure surged by a whopping 39.1 basis points — something the firm attributes to the region being among those "most heavily impacted by high cost of living, economic uncertainty, and exposure to the auto and steel sectors."Equifax CanadaAs it stands now, the average person in...

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3 h. ago Ontario small town ‘concerned’ as string of Beer Store closures raise questions

Little Current, Ont., is one of several towns whose Beer Store is set to close as the alcohol giant adapts to a new market where convenience and grocery stores can sell booze.

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3 h. ago Timeline for Toronto's Gardiner Expressway construction now cut in half

If you regularly take the Gardiner Expressway to and from work in Toronto (and are all too familiar with its congestion), you'll be relieved to hear that the city's massive rehabilitation of the highway is way ahead of schedule.Speaking at a construction site this week, Mayor Olivia Chow announced that work on a key section of the aging Gardiner Expressway has been accelerated significantly. "For a decade, our old infrastructure had been falling apart, and we know that the Gardiner needs to be rebuilt. But while we're doing that, lots of congestion," Chow said."But guess what? Tonight, the last section of the girders is going in, and the construction time has been cut by half from three years to 1.5 years thanks to the very hardworking, dedicated crews here and the partnership with the provincial government."    View this post on Instagram           A p...

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3 h. ago Quadravest Preferred Split Share ETF Financial Results to June 30, 2025

TORONTO, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quadravest Preferred Split Share ETF (“Preferred ETF”) announces that its semi-annual financial statements and management report of fund performance for the six months ended June 30, 2025 are now available at www.sedarplus.com and Preferred ETF’s website at www.quadravest.com.  For further information, please contact Investor Relations at 416-304-4443, toll […]

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3 h. ago Why are Ontario beer stores closing, and where will all the empties go?

The latest round of closures includes three in the Toronto area and several towns with only one Beer Store. There have been 77 closures announced this year

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3 h. ago The Beer Store is closing these Ontario locations. Here’s what we know

The latest round of closures includes three in Toronto and several towns with only one Beer Store. There have been 77 closures announced this year

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4 h. ago Youth involved in ‘mass shooting’ outside Toronto school enters guilty plea

A teenager involved in a fatal 'mass shooting' outside a Toronto school last summer has had the murder charges against him dropped.

Society

4 h. ago CHARLEBOIS: AI could end food recalls as we know them — or make them explode

More recalls do not necessarily mean our food is less safe. They mean we are paying closer attention.

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5 h. ago Purpose Investments’ Canadian Yield Shares Suite Receives OSC Receipt, Set to Launch August 21, 2025

TORONTO, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose” or “Purpose Investments”) is pleased to announce that it has received final prospectus approval for new Canadian Yield Shares ETFs, marking a significant expansion in the evolution of the Yield Shares suite. These ETFs are expected to begin trading on Cboe Canada August 21, […]

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5 h. ago Legendary Toronto bistro and brunch spot is shutting down after 40 years in business

Another day, another beloved business closing in Toronto.This time, the wave of closures has hit a long-standing Annex institution, By The Way (BTW), a colourful restaurant that has been serving up Mediterranean plates, breakfast and more near Bloor and Bathurst for decades.BTW's team took to their social media pages to share the news over the weekend, much to the sorrow of faithful customers.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by By The Way T.O. (@bythewayto)"After over 40 years in business, and serving and meeting so many wonderful people, we and our family felt that it was time to start a new chapter," explains the post.Written by owners Amir and Ruth Benedikt, the post goes on to thank the Annex community, staff members, and the many loyal customers for supporting the business throughout the years and making it a community stalwart."It's the people...

Economics

5 h. ago Explosion on cargo ship closes Baltimore shipping channel near site of 2024 bridge collapse

BALTIMORE — Investigators on Tuesday were trying to determine what caused an explosion aboard a cargo ship laden with coal as it departed Baltimore’s harbour for East Africa. Officials said no one was injured in the blast Monday evening, which prompted a mayday call when it was reported near the site of last year’s Francis […]

Events

5 h. ago Here's everything you need to know about Fan Expo Canada 2025 in Toronto

Fan Expo Canada is nearly here.From August 21 to 24, the country's largest pop-culture event will return to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. A bunch of big-name celebrities will be in attendance for photos, autographs and panels, including Canada's own Michael J. Fox (Back to the Future trilogy) and William Shatner (Star Trek series), Hailee Steinfeld (Sinners), Ewan McGregor (Star Wars franchise), and Tom Welling, alongside several other cast members from Smallville. There will also be many voice actors, comic creators and other guests."The goal that we set ourselves is to deliver the very best in pop culture to our fans, and we strive every year to achieve that for them," says Andrew Moyes, vice president of Fan Expo HQ. This year, that includes some of the above programming, as well as some big booths from the likes of Nintendo, Paramount and Netflix."A lot of people don't realize that Fan ...

Sport

5 h. ago Matheson: Former Oiler Matt Benning rolling with the punches in Toronto

“I still think I’m an NHL defenceman. I didn’t get a chance for a call-up (with the Leafs) but their D core is really good. I don’t blame them"

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6 h. ago If and when this prospect dog will have his Day with the Edmonton Oilers

The Top 20 countdown of our 2025 Cult of Hockey Prospect Series continues. These are the twenty young men in the system today closest to making an impact with the big club. Players only fall off the list once they: -Make the NHL -Get dealt to a different organization -Age out, or -Drop off the […]

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6 h. ago Telehouse Canada and Vertical Data Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate AI Infrastructure Deployment Across Canada

TORONTO — Telehouse Canada, a leading global data centre service provider under KDDI Group, and Vertical Data, a fast-growing provider of enterprise AI infrastructure solutions, are proud to announce a strategic partnership aimed at delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance AI infrastructure to power Canada’s next generation of digital innovation. With artificial intelligence adoption accelerating across […]

Economics

7 h. ago Markel Canada Appoints Alain Paris as Vice President, Product Line Leader – Primary Casualty

TORONTO — Markel Insurance, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE:MKL), today announced the appointment of Alain Paris as Vice President, Product Line Leader – Primary Casualty, effective immediately. In this new role, Paris will be responsible for leading the Primary Casualty product line across Canada, working closely with technical and field underwriting teams […]

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