3 h. ago Legendary bakery that's been open since the'70s put Toronto on the world map

A Toronto bakery has been family-run since the 1970s, earning it the well-deserved reputation as being, quite possibly, the city's most legendary.While bids have been made over the years for dishes like Shawarma or Jamaican Patties to be recognized as Toronto's signature dish, they've nonetheless faltered under the gravity of the city's official signature dish: the peameal bacon sandwich.Undeniably no-frills at its core, consisting of simply a hefty pile of peameal bacon (which, I might add, is a Toronto invention,) on a fluffy bun, there can be no arguing that the staple is, still, absolutely magical.It's kind of a metaphor for Toronto in that way, and no one runs the peameal bacon sandwich show in the city quite like St. Lawrence Market stalwart, Carousel Bakery.Owned and operated by the Biancolin family for nearly 50 years, the bakery has risen to a level of notoriety few others in Toronto have come close to, being featured everywhere from Anthony Bourdain's The Layover ...

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7 h. ago B.C. wildlife rescue operators charged, accused of feeding bears

Tammy Trefry and Jeffrey Martel's lawyer allege they are being "harassed and intentionally targeted" by the B.C. Conservation Officer Service.

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7 h. ago EverGen Infrastructure Provides Operations and Development Updates

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — EverGen Infrastructure Corp. (“EverGen” or the “Company”) (TSXV: EVGN) (OTCQX: EVGIF), announces operational updates at its Pacific Coast Renewables (“PCR”), and Prairie Sky Organics facilities. Pacific Coast Renewables Since acquiring the facility in 2021, EverGen has invested in a series of environmental performance improvements to meet the highest regulatory standards and […]

Economics

8 h. ago Letters to the Sun: Perfusionists are vital to transplant operations

Re: B.C. man’s lung transplant cancelled last-minute due to specialist shortage at VGH It was incredibly sad to read about Don Chamberlain’s double lung transplant having to be cancelled because there wasn’t a perfusionist available to attend the surgery. Donor organs for transplants are hard to come as it is but for this to happen […]

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11 h. ago Doug Ford says 'count me in' for new solution to mitigate tariff threats

Doug Ford made his stand against Donald Trump's tariffs a cornerstone of his platform as he sought — and won — re-election as premier, and among other steps the province plans to take if and when the levies come into effect, it seems the Ontario leader is on board withone strategic piece of legislation.Tim Houston, Ford's Nova Scotian counterpart, has just floated The Free Trade and Mobility within Canada Act, a new set of trade-related regulations meant to help foster the Canadian economy after Trump slams all Canadian imports with 25 per cent duties next week.Under the rules, Nova Scotia will treat all goods from elsewhere in Canada as if they were produced locally, "eliminating any additional fees or testing requirements" that presently exist.Likewise, professionals accredited in other provinces will be treated as if they were licenced in Nova Scotia, "ensuring that businesses providing services can operate across provincial borders witho...

Economics

13 h. ago Opinion: Public libraries celebrate the freedom to read what you like

As a librarian and the CEO of Edmonton Public Library (EPL), it is no surprise that I love to read. I have my favourite authors and genres, as well as those I am less fond of. EPL houses some of my most treasured books, alongside books with themes that I personally find unappealing, puzzling, or boring. […]

Culture

14 h. ago BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: Trump’s tariff Tuesday? Watch what he does not what he says

WATCH BELOW as the Sun’s Adrienne Batra, Brian Lilley and Warren Kinsella look at new Trump deadlines for imposing tariffs on Canada. What do YOU think? Tweet and Facebook us! And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. 

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16 h. ago Canada Loyalty Programs Business Intelligence Report 2025: Market to Grow by 14.6% to Reach $1.78 Billion this Year – Future Growth Dynamics to 2029 – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN — The “Canada Loyalty Programs Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics – 50+ KPIs on Loyalty Programs Trends by End-Use Sectors, Operational KPIs, Retail Product Dynamics, and Consumer Demographics – Q1 2025 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The loyalty market in Canada is expected to grow by 14.6% on annual basis […]

Economics

16 h. ago EN IMAGES | Quatre suspects arrêtés et un labo clandestin démantelé dans les Laurentides

Un laboratoire clandestin de production à grande échelle de drogue de synthèse a été démantelé lors d’une délicate opération.

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16 h. ago Intel again pushes back expected opening for semiconductor plant in central Ohio

Intel Corp. has once again pushed back the expected opening for its semiconductor project in central Ohio. The struggling chipmaker announced Friday that construction on the first of its two factories — known as fabs — planned for New Albany is now expected to be completed in 2030 and begin operations between then and 2031. […]

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16 h. ago Critics say Alberta government’s budget falls short on health

Alberta's 2025-26 budget, tabled Thursday by Finance Minister Nate Horner, pledges just under $10 billion for K-12 education operating costs.

Politics

18 h. ago Great Pacific Media’s Highway Thru Hell Joins the 200+ Episode Club

Episode 200 of the hit docuseries, which has chronicled the jaw-dropping stories of recovery operators over 13 seasons, airs March 4th at 9 p.m. ET on USA Network in Canada VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Great Pacific Media (GPM), a Thunderbird Entertainment Group (TSXV:TBRD, OTC – THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) company, is pleased to announce […]

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19 h. ago Russia offers to restore direct air links with the US, during Istanbul talks

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia has offered the United States to restore direct air links between the two countries during the latest round of consultations with Washington, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Friday. Russian and U.S. diplomats met in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss normalizing the operation of their respective embassies that has been crippled by […]

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21 h. ago Friday's letters: Love for Canada trumps Gretzky's hockey past

Re. “Trump problem Bodychecks Gretzky’s Legacy in Canada,” Stu Cowan, Feb. 26 One can only wonder how Gretzky was selected as honorary captain of Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-off hockey final in the first place. According to Cowan, it was the NHL’s decision. Nevertheless, this decision led to a fiasco. Gretzky’s prior presence […]

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21 h. ago ArcelorMittal South Africa to Idle Mills as Rescue Bid Fails

ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd. will shutter crucial steel mills in the country after rescue talks with the government failed and the operating environment deteriorated.

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25 h. ago Allianz Achieves Record Operating Profit of 16.0 Billion Euros

New Share Buy-Back of up to 2 Billion Euros Announced MUNICH — February 28, 2025 12M 2024: Total business volume rises 11.2 percent to 179.8 billion euros Operating profit increases by 8.7 percent to 16.0 billion euros supported by all business segments Shareholders’ core net income advances 10.1 percent to 10.0 billion euros Strong Solvency […]

Economics

31 h. ago Madison Pacific Properties Inc. announces the results for the four months ended December 31, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Madison Pacific Properties Inc. (the Company) (TSX: MPC and MPC.C), a Vancouver-based real estate company announces the results of operations for the four months ended December 31, 2024. In July 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a change of financial year-end of the Company from […]

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32 h. ago Prospera Announces Monthly Operations Update and Increase to Term Loan

CALGARY, Alberta, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prospera Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PEI, OTC: GXRFF) (“Prospera“, “PEI” or the “Corporation“) Prospera Energy remains committed to providing stakeholders with transparent, timely, and data-driven updates on operational performance and field developments. This monthly report delivers key insights into the company’s production trends, optimization initiatives, and strategic advancements. […]

Economics

33 h. ago Lutte contre la contrebande: opération majeure à la prison de Québec

Une opération intensive de fouilles et de collecte d’informations est en cours à la prison de Québec pour lutter contre la contrebande.

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33 h. ago Alberta Budget 2025: Education funding to see a 4.5% increase, hike in education property tax

Alberta plans to hike the education property tax in Budget 2025 with the increase covering more than one-third of the operating expenses for education. Finance Minister Nate Horner tabled the province’s 2025-2026 budget on Thursday, and Alberta Education will see a 4.5 per cent increase for the year with a total operating budget of $9.9 […]

Economics