74 m. ago Toronto pedestrian struck, killed by 2 vehicles that fled the scene: police

Toronto Police say a woman in her 20s was struck and killed by two vehicles that did not remain at the scene on Thursday night.

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7 h. ago $6 million home from 1800s is directly linked to Toronto's nickname

If you've ever strolled through Toronto's South Rosedale neighbourhood and found yourself admiring one of those perfectly manicured homes tucked behind ivy-covered walls, this is probably just the kind of house you were dreaming about.Located in one of the most coveted and picturesque corners of the neighbourhood, 45 South Dr. looks like it was plucked straight from a magazine spread.But exciting news, you don't just have to gaze longingly at it from the road anymore. The foyer. 45 South Dr. just hit the market, and if you thought the outside was pretty, you might be even more surprised by the inside. The kitchen. Blending classic architecture with modern luxury, the three-bedroom, four-bathroom home is refined without being too showy about it.The front entrance. The two-tone brick facade yells heritage, but the interiors blend classic and contemporary. The dining room. And here's a fun bit of history: as realtor Lindsay Van Wert sh...

Economics

10 h. ago Jah’Mila makes hopeful appeal for change after East Coast Music Awards win

ST. JOHN’S — Reggae musician Jah’Mila delivered a powerful speech on the East Coast Music Awards stage in Newfoundland Thursday night, offering a hopeful appeal for collaboration and change after her win for R&B/soul release of the year. The Halifax-based Jamaican Canadian singer noted that her winning song, “Never Fail,” is neither R&B nor soul. […]

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10 h. ago Sunshine Farm in East Kelowna prepares for annual seed and plant sale

The East Kelowna, B.C., farm is a unique place where people of diverse abilities can come together and earn valuable work experience while growing organic seeds and plants.

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13 h. ago RICK VAIVE: Letting Nylander be himself is best for Maple Leafs

We both play right wing, spent a few years with the Leafs and know a few things about shooting and scoring. Our numbers are also double digits, 22 and 88. But the similarities between myself and William Nylander kind of end right there. He’s far more talented, his speed and edge work are so impressive. […]

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13 h. ago Kontrol Technologies Launches BuildX AI Platform and Announces Loan Agreement

TORONTO — Kontrol Technologies Corp. ( CBOE.CA:KNR) ( OTCQB:KNRLF) ( FSE:1K8) (“Kontrol Technologies” or “Kontrol” or “Company”) provides corporate update and announces new BuildX AI platform for commercial and industrial buildings. The Company serves over 400 commercial and industrial buildings with HVAC solutions and services. It has launched BuildX AI, a new platform designed to […]

Economics

13 h. ago Hammond Power Solutions Inc. Announces Voting Results of Annual General Meeting

GUELPH, Ontario, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (“HPS”) (TSX: HPS.A) a leading manufacturer of dry-type transformers, power quality products and related magnetics, today announced in accordance with the Toronto Stock Exchange requirements, the voting results from its Annual General Meeting held Thursday, May 8, 2025 in Guelph, Ontario. Shareholders voted […]

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13 h. ago Firm Capital Property Trust Announces Closing of Previously Announced Sale of Its 50% Interest in a 159,470 Square Foot Industrial Building Located in Montreal for $27.9 Million

TORONTO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Firm Capital Property Trust (“FCPT” or the “Trust”) (TSX : FCD.UN) is pleased to announce that it has closed the previously announced sale within its Montreal Industrial Portfolio Joint Venture (“Montreal Industrial JV”) of a 100% interest in a single tenant, 159,470 square foot industrial facility for gross […]

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14 h. ago The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards are here. Newcomer Ella Langley leads the nominees

NEW YORK (AP) — The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards celebrate their 60th anniversary Thursday night. And by the looks of it, they’re not planning on slowing down any time soon. There’s a lot to celebrate. Sixteen-time ACM Award winner Reba McEntire will once again host. Keith Urban will be awarded the coveted ACM […]

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14 h. ago The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards kick off with fiery medley from LeAnn Rimes, Reba McEntire

NEW YORK (AP) — The moment everyone was waiting for arrived right at the top of the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards: a 14-minute medley of six decades of country classics, performed by giants of the genre. Host Reba McEntire launched into Merle Haggard’s “Okie from Muskogee,” followed by Clint Black with Glen […]

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14 h. ago Braid: Former UCP minister Peter Guthrie says separatism campaign could severely damage economy

About 700 companies left Quebec during the rule of the separatist Parti Quebecois, most fleeing to Toronto

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14 h. ago S&P/TSX composite up nearly 100 points, with energy leading the way

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed up nearly 100 points on Thursday, with energy leading the way as some of the country’s biggest oil names reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 92.88 points at 25,254.06. Alongside the energy subindex, industrials, telecom and base metals also saw healthy gains. Oilsands heavyweights […]

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14 h. ago Vancouver dance studio rallies after Lapu Lapu Day festival tragedy

Movement and music can be a road to healing, says dance studio owner who learned to feel joy again through dance after experiencing overwhelming grief.

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15 h. ago Chris Selley: A perfectly typical tunnel is just too much for Toronto’s puny imagination

The 50-kilometre Channel Tunnel connecting England and France took six-and-a-half years to build. In Toronto, 250 metres is a 'generational project'

Economics

15 h. ago Toronto's sketchiest condo complex put on blast for reputation in new lawsuit

Sure, downtown Toronto condos may be known as shoddily built and too poorly-designed to be very livable, but one complex undoubtedly takes the cake when it comes to bad reputations, and it's only getting worse.The ICE Condos complex has for years held the title of the sketchiest of its kind in the city, being the site of everything from shootings and balcony fires to garbage-filled stairways and bloody elevators that stall.A notorious ghost hotel from the outset due to the Airbnb-friendly nature of its units, the two-tower, Scotiabank Arena-adjacent development at 12-14 York Street has built up quite the lore in its 11 years of existence.The latest addition to the infamy is a lawsuit that gives a glimpse into how bonkers the goings-on at ICE really are; not the countless headline-worthy incidents, but the politics that take place behind closed doors.A recent decision by the Condominium Authority Tribunal shows that ICE board...

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16 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Man, 24, accused of online extortion of Alberta youth faces child porn charges

A 24-year-old Toronto man is facing child porn charges after allegedly extorting a rural Alberta youth. Mounties in Alberta said they started investigating in December 2024 after receiving reports that a child from Oyen, a town about 190 km north of Medicine Hat near the Saskatchewan border, was allegedly victimized online. Investigators retrieved information linked […]

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16 h. ago Average asking rents down annually for seventh straight month at $2,127: report

TORONTO — The national average asking rent in April was down year-over-year for the seventh straight month at $2,127, marking a decrease of 2.8 per cent. The latest data from Rentals.ca and Urbanation says despite asking rents remaining comparatively lower than 2024 so far this year, April saw a month-over-month increase of 0.4 per cent […]

Economics

17 h. ago Classical music: VYSO looks to its past and future for 95th birthday celebration

The Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra has thrived modestly through good times and bad moments, working with an impressive roster of conductors

Culture

17 h. ago Stop Running Education Into the Ground: Education Coalition Demands Urgent Action From Doug Ford on Public Schools

TORONTO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, the Fund Our Schools Campaign held a press conference demanding that the Ford government stop the masking of invisible cuts to public education. Representatives from education unions across Toronto detailed the worsening conditions in Ontario schools, calling for an end to the diversion of school takeovers and […]

Society

18 h. ago Little things mean a lot to Maple Leafs in building a series lead over Panthers

Big wins are built from a lot of little plays. The Maple Leafs certainly have discovered that in the course of their first eight playoff games. Upon further review of taking a 2-0 lead Wednesday against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, salient solo moments came to light, in particular sacrifices by the defence. […]

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