4 h. ago Sask. increasing park administrative charges, doubling electric vehicle fee

The Saskatchewan government has announced a list of fee changes coming this year, including a doubling of the cost to register electric vehicles. 

Politics

5 h. ago Dickey’s Barbecue Opens in Toronto, Serving Authentic Texas BBQ

The Iconic BBQ Brand Continues Its Growth in Canada, Bringing Legendary Flavors to Toronto’s Food Scene Toronto, Ontario, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue franchise, is excited to announce the opening of its latest location in Toronto, Ontario. Located at 2150 Bloor Street W In High Park […]

Other

5 h. ago Freeland’s in, Gould is out: Here’s the complete list of PM Mark Carney’s first cabinet

The new Liberal government has 24 ministers — 13 men and 11 women, including Carney — and no deputy prime minister

Transport

10 h. ago Last: Navigating the choppy waters of the restaurant wine list

Choosing a bottle of wine in a restaurant is a simple enough concept: you pick something that will go with the food you’re ordering and which fits your budget, and you’re done, right? As someone who cares as much about the wine as I do the food and service, it rarely ends there. For a […]

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10 h. ago Last: Making sense of the often complex restaurant wine list

Choosing a bottle of wine in a restaurant is a simple enough concept: you pick something that will go with the food you’re ordering and which fits your budget, and you’re done, right? As someone who cares as much about the wine as I do the food and service, it rarely ends there. For a […]

Other

12 h. ago When hurt people hurt people: A faithful response in turbulent times

The past few weeks in Canada have been reminiscent of the early stages of COVID-19. It’s been chaotic, anxious, fearful, and uncertain. While these feelings are being experienced again by many, we are now also experiencing a sense of betrayal and disbelief. We feel betrayed by the United States, our supposed closest ally and neighbour. […]

Other

25 h. ago Trump’s Nominee for Ambassador to Canada Agrees It’s a Sovereign Nation

Donald Trump’s choice for ambassador to Canada affirmed that country’s status as a sovereign nation and hinted the president’s complex relationship with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau might have played a role in his calls to annex it into the US.

Other

25 h. ago Montreal adds police patrols, limits loitering to boost sense of security in metro

MONTREAL — Montreal’s metro system will see more police patrols and a crackdown on loitering, transit officials said Thursday, citing the fact the network has become a last-resort shelter for people struggling with drug addiction and mental illness. Executives with the transit agency told reporters that vulnerable people who have slipped through the cracks of […]

Events

26 h. ago 'Makes no sense': Lethbridge council asks province to reconsider banning voting tabulators

By using tabulators, as Lethbridge has done for decades, the city says it would save at least $300,000 and again be able to announce election results hours after the polls close

Other

27 h. ago Loblaw clarifies made in Canada label confusion amid tariffs

No grocery store label is safe from the scrutiny of Canadian shoppers during the Canada-United States tariff war.The federal government's initial retaliatory tariffs saw a long list of grocery items impacted by the 25 per cent duty.U.S. President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum products from Canada on Wednesday, so Ottawa responded with another $29.8 billion worth of tariffs on American goods ranging from stoves to roller coasters.Calls to support Canadian-made products have grown stronger than ever with nearly 25,000 people signing a petition urging "Product of Canada" labels in grocery stores.Canada's major grocers have heard the calls to highlight Canadian goods in stores. Loblaw has even started marking Canadian products with a maple leaf symbol and imported U.S. products with prices that have been affected by tariffs with a "T" symbol.However, some shoppers shared their confusion about discrepan...

Economics

27 h. ago Nobu Hotel Toronto opens bookings and is offering discounts for first guests

After the extremely-hyped grand opening of Nobu's very first Canadian restaurant last summer, the next stage of the upscale hospitality brand's enormous Entertainment District development is now ready to make its equally-anticipated premiere.As of Thursday, the chain — which is synonymous with luxury and known to be frequented by the elite — is finally accepting reservations for its Nobu Hotel Toronto, with the first slots available as early as June 1, 2025.Even better, inaugural guests will be able to enjoy a special opening offer that includes a free room upgrade and other exclusive perks during their stay, as well as a hotel credit of up to $200.The update comes some eight years after the landmark residential, hotel and restaurant complex was first announced for 15-35 Mercer Street, and a whole seven years after construction first started.Locals eagerly looking forward to a taste of Hollywood in T.O. were very pat...

Other

28 h. ago Montreal adds police patrols in metro, limits loitering to boost security sense

Montreal is increasing police patrols and cracking down on loitering in the metro system in response to a massive rise in people struggling with drug addiction and mental illness.

Events

28 h. ago L’APTS appelle Québec à protéger le budget du réseau de la santé

Pour faire pression sur Québec, le syndicat a mené une campagne de sensibilisation pour « un réseau public fort ».

Other

28 h. ago ‘A safe place’: Winnipeg’s Siloam Mission tackles homelessness one person at a time

Homelessness is a complex problem, and one without a simple solution — but for those on the front lines at Winnipeg's Siloam Mission, it's all about reaching one person at a time.

Society

29 h. ago Wine Guy: 3 redolent B.C. red wines to ride out final weeks of winter

James Nevison: Sipping one of these bright, exuberant local wines will certainly aid in chasing away any lingering winter blues

Sport

29 h. ago Restaurant review: Brothers carry on a Greek family tradition with Selene Aegean Bistro

The brothers behind Nammos Estiatorio, Loula and Ama have opened their fourth restaurant, Selene Aegean, in east Vancouver

Transport

29 h. ago Pellerin: Musk doesn't think empathy is important. Fortunately, Ottawa does

Tariff-proofing this city isn't just about boosting the economy. It's about creating an overall sense of community by helping all Ottawa residents.

Economics

29 h. ago ‘Totally annoyed’ Trump targets EU wine with 200 per cent tariff

President says he'll move forward if Brussels taxes American whiskey, itself a retaliation against U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs

Economics

31 h. ago Here's the new list of U.S. products subject to Canadian tariffs

The list of American goods subject to tariffs when imported into Canada is growing.After United States President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum products on Wednesday, Canada responded with $29.8 billion worth of retaliatory tariffs.The federal government is slapping 25 per cent tariffs on a new slate of products originating from the U.S. starting Thursday.According to the Department of Finance, the tariffs will remain in place "until the U.S. eliminates its tariffs against Canadian steel and aluminum products."It adds that Canada's countermeasures don't apply to American goods in transit on the day the tariffs kick in.From knitting needles to video game consoles, here is the new list of U.S. products subject to tariffs by Canada:Candles, tapersPrepared glues and other prepared adhesivesUmbrellas and sun umbrellas (including walking-stick umbrellas, garden umbrellas, and similar umbrellas)Walking sticks, seat sticks, whips, riding cropsTableware, kitchenw...

Economics

31 h. ago Konica Minolta Given the Highest Evaluation by CDP and Included on the Climate A List 2024

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. today announced its global headquarters, Konica Minolta, Inc. (Konica Minolta), has been selected for the Climate A List in the FY2024 survey by CDP, an international not-for-profit environmental organization. This is the eighth time Konica Minolta has been given the highest […]

Society