4 h. ago Toronto house totally gutted by fire is still selling for half a million dollars

In November 2023, a row of historic houses in Toronto's Cabbagetown neighbourhood mysteriously went up in flames. Toronto Fire confirmed to blogTO back in 2023 that the primary addresses for the incident were 225 through 229 River St.229 River St. had been sitting on the market, boarded up for a while, and then, on the day of the fire, it sold. 229 River St. had also been listed as a "multi-unit development" possibility, though the wording was removed from the listing.The front of the house. This made some people suspicious, with some speculating that the fire may have been started to get out of having to replicate the heritage attributes of the house.According to the Ontario government webiste, if a heritage property is destroyed by fire or accident, "the designation by-law does not require the owner to replicate any lost heritage attributes. A replacement building can be of a different design," as the "intent of designation is to preserve the historic, phy...

Economics

6 h. ago We asked London candidates: What's the top issue for voters?

Candidates running in three London ridings in the federal election met with voters at an informal gathering Wednesday at Goodwill Industries on Horton Street. Organized by the London Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the London St. Thomas Association of Realtors, the event also offered an opportunity for London’s business community to speak with candidates […]

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7 h. ago Fraudsters bilked B.C. victims of $4M in crypto, probe finds

British Columbia's securities regulator says a recent two-day operation to identify victims of a specific type of cryptocurrency fraud has found 89 people who were drained of more than $4 million in assets.

Economics

10 h. ago University of Calgary researchers helping stroke patients regain their ability to speak

Research being done at the University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute is offering hope for stroke patients with aphasia, which can rob them of their ability to speak.

Society

10 h. ago Q+A: With politicians driving London's bus system, what happens now?

The new and councillor-run London Transit Commission (LTC) held its first meeting Wednesday, focused on staff bringing the seven politicians up to speed on operations and budgets.

Politics

11 h. ago He saved the Liberal Party from oblivion. But can Mark Carney close the deal?

Many questions remain about the rookie politician with a long resume: 'If he gives people a reason not to vote for him, they won’t'

Culture

11 h. ago Biosidus Announces Promising Interim Results from Phase III Study on Agalsidase Beta for Fabry Disease

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Biosidus, an Argentinean pioneer company in biotechnology research, development, and the production of high-quality biosimilars, has announced encouraging interim results from the Phase III SMILE1 study. After 26 weeks of treatment, the study successfully met its primary endpoint, underscoring the potential of agalsidase beta as a […]

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12 h. ago B.C. nurse fired over gender critical comments asks court to reverse decision

In petition to B.C. Supreme Court, Amy Hamm lists eight errors in the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives panel that a week ago said her comments hurt transgender people

Events

13 h. ago What makes a ‘good day’? Researchers at UBC find it involves no more than six hours of work

'We now know more about the recipe for a good day, and by extension, the recipe for a good life,' say UBC psychology researchers

Other

13 h. ago Cocaine is killing more people in Newfoundland and Labrador than fentanyl, police say

Authorities in Newfoundland and Labrador say highly potent cocaine is circulating in the province, and killing more people than fentanyl.

Events

13 h. ago Canadian travel to U.S. takes dramatic nosedive approaching 900,000

Canadians are sticking to their guns amid the trade war between Canada and the United States, with travel to the U.S. plummeting drastically in the past month.New data from the U.S. Customs Border Patrol (CBP) shows that 4,105,516 people crossed the border from Canada to the U.S. in March.That's a drop of 864,844 visitors compared to the same month last year, which saw 4,970,360 Canadians travelling down south.CBPBroken down by modes of travel, 2.5 million people travelled from Canada to the U.S. by car in March 2025, compared to the 3.4 million passenger vehicles that crossed the northern border the same month last year. That's a 900,000 drop in visitors by land.CBPIn contrast, travel by air in March 2025 increased by about 47,000, with 923,000 people flying from Canada to the U.S. compared to 876,000 people in March 2024.Air travel seems to have increased despite Canadian airlines cutting thousands of seats to certain U.S. states in response to a significant dip in travel.CBPAside...

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14 h. ago J.K. Rowling celebrates after U.K’s top court backs ‘biological’ definition of woman

Author J.K. Rowling is ecstatic after the U.K. Supreme Court ruled that a woman is someone born biologically female, excluding transgender people from the legal definition. Five judges ruled unanimously that the Equality Act of 2010 means trans women can be excluded from some groups and single-sex spaces, such as changing rooms, homeless shelters, swimming […]

Culture

14 h. ago Maldives bars travellers with Israeli passports over Gaza war

MALE, Maldives — The Maldives has changed its immigration law to bar people from entering the country with Israeli passports in a show of outrage over the war in Gaza. The amendment was passed by Parliament on Monday and approved by President Mohamed Muizzu on Tuesday, according to a statement from the president’s office. The […]

Sport

15 h. ago Toronto Taco Bell fans can now make official versions of chain's iconic menu items at home

People in Toronto have been noticing a neon Taco Bell sign glowing in a condo building on Queen St. W., and they were wondering if a new location was opening inside a condo...While Taco Bell isn't setting up shop in a condo building, this fun activation was a teaser for something even more exciting — a new line of Taco Bell at-home products!That's right, Taco Bell Canada's newest at-home meal kits are officially on grocery store shelves nationwide (yes, right now), and they're giving Toronto residents the literal secret sauce to spice up their kitchens with the bold, iconic flavours from Taco Bell restaurants.This new lineup of products includes 12 crave-worthy, customizable offerings, including sauces, seasonings, shells, and more, to help you recreate your favourite menu items at home.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Taco Bell (@tacobellcanada)Your new grocery store...

Sport

15 h. ago US Looks to Box In China by Recruiting Other Trading Partners

The Trump administration is preparing to pressure nations to curb trade with China in negotiations over US tariffs, according to people familiar with the matter.

Culture

15 h. ago Knife pointed at homeowner after clash with suspect in porch theft

A knife was pointed at a London resident who confronted a suspect after witnessing the theft of a package from the porch of their east-end home, police say. It was Monday when London police say a person was spotted stealing an item that had been left outside a home on Victoria Drive, a residential street […]

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16 h. ago Three dead, two injured in St. Paul crash between minivan and semi

Three people are dead and two are in hospital with severe injuries after a two-vehicle collision in St. Paul County on Tuesday night between a semi-truck and a minivan. Mounties responded to the collision after 5:15 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 36 in St. Paul County, RCMP said in a news […]

Events

19 h. ago U.K. Supreme Court rules transgender people excluded from definition of ‘woman’ under law

Ruling means that a transgender person with a certificate that recognizes them as female should not be considered a woman for equality purposes

Other

19 h. ago Two people sent to hospital after shootout in Radisson Heights

Two people have been sent to hospital after a shootout on a southeast Calgary street Tuesday evening. At around 6:55 p.m. officers were called to the 2700 block of 12 Avenue S.E. for reports of shots fired between two motorists. Police say the suspect fired multiple shots into the victim’s vehicle. The victim returned fire, […]

Events

19 h. ago Canadian university staff advised to avoid travel to the U.S. over border 'difficulties'

The national voice for Canadian university teachers and other professionals has warned against travelling to America due to border "difficulties" and other developing issues.The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) is warning academic staff to only travel to the U.S. if it's essential and necessary.CAUT says that the warning was sparked by the "rapidly evolving political landscape" in the States, which includes reports of individuals encountering difficulties when attempting to cross the border.The association has also stated that folks who fall into specific categories should "exercise particular caution." The categories include citizens or residents of a country identified in reports as "likely to be subject to a travel ban."It includes people who are citizens or residents of a country "where there are diplomatic tensions with the U.S," and those with passport stamps that show they've visited countries that may be subject to a trave...

Society