3 h. ago Activist investor hasn’t cleared bar to take control of Parkland board: advisory firm

A prominent shareholder advisory firm says a dissident investor has not cleared the bar to justify taking control of Parkland Corp.’s board of directors, but there is a case for change. Institutional Shareholder Services recommends shareholders vote for six director nominees put forward by activist investor Simpson Oil and seven of Parkland management’s candidates. Parkland […]

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4 h. ago Martha Stewart shouts out Toronto during U.S. talk show appearance

Beloved television personality Martha Stewart has been promoting her new NBC show, and took the chance to show some love to Toronto's culinary scene in one recent appearance.Just a few days ago, Stewart, alongside Spanish-American restaurateur Chef José Andrés, stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show to talk about their newest cooking competition show, YES CHEF! The show, which premiered on April 28, follows Stewart and Andrés as they guide 12 highly skilled chefs to reach their full potential. Back in February 2025, Stewart shared that they were filming the series in Toronto. In the short interview clip, Clarkson suggested they must've tried some pretty good restaurants, considering they were filming in our beloved city."We had the best. Every night, he found the next best restaurant. We had the best dinners," shared Stewart.Andres teased Stewart's eagerness to uncover a new restaurant every night while filmin...

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4 h. ago Video shows man flashing replica gun at Union Station security guard

According to police, three people were arrested and charged

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4 h. ago Toronto man captured on video attacking delivery driver with shopping cart

A shocking video making the rounds on social media shows a pedestrian attacking a delivery driver using a shopping cart in what appears to be a completely unprompted assault.Video captured just before 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 shows a pedestrian launch a shopping cart into a bike lane along Danforth Avenue near Monarch Park, striking and injuring a food delivery driver on an e-bike.The food courier was reportedly hospitalized due to the attack.The clip, which is circulating in the Danforth East York Woodbine Community Facebook group, has generated much discussion. Among those shocked by the incident is personal injury lawyer and cyclist rights advocate David Shellnutt, who issued a statement on the seemingly random assault.Trigger Warning: Person on an E-Bike Assaulted yesterday morning on the Danforth near Monarch.We are asking the community to help identify this individual & report to TPS. Please be vigilant out there, stay safe & look out for each other....

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4 h. ago Here's where you can see cherry blossoms in Toronto beyond High Park

It's the most beautiful time of year — cherry blossom season in Toronto. The blossoms are starting to bloom all over the city, and while it's going to be gorgeous, the displays of flowers draw in some massive crowds. People come from all over to see the pink and white blooms at hot spots such as High Park and Trinity Bellwoods.If you're willing to venture off from the usual locations for something a little lesser known, you may be able to skip the large groups, and I'm here to help you find them.Legislative Assembly of OntarioBack in 2005, the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, located at 111 Wellesley Street West, was gifted three cherry blossom trees, and they're still there today. Located within Queen's Park, this smaller area still has beautiful views of the blooms.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by U of T Scarborough (UTSC) 🇨🇦 (@utsc)University of Toron...

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5 h. ago SIU probe underway after alleged gunman shot by Ottawa police

SIU probing police shooting in downtown Ottawa after a 24-year-old man was shot by officers near Rideau Centre. The man was taken to hospital and is in stable condition.

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8 h. ago Ontario provincial park has largest visible Indigenous pictograph collection in Canada

There's no need to leave Ontario this summer if you're looking for scenic adventures.A fan favourite Ontario Park soon opens for the season on May 9, and it's truly stunning. Bon Echo Provincial Park is a perfect mix of views and hikes, and here's what you need to know before you go.Located about three and a half hours from Toronto, north of Kingston, Bon Echo's biggest draw is the gorgeous 100-metre-high Mazinaw Rock, which is covered in over 260 historic Indigenous pictographs.The rock has Canada's largest collection of this type of pictograph, and having seen them myself, I can tell you they're mesmerizing.The other awesome thing about this park is that there are hiking trails for hikers of all skill levels. Ranging from an easy 1 km to a more challenging 4.8 km, the trails here can be explored by all.One of the most popular trails is the Cliff Top Trail, which leads to the pictographs — but be warned, it's ...

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8 h. ago Man gunned down in Mandarin Restaurant parking lot in Burlington

Investigators believe this was a targeted incident

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8 h. ago Lorne Gunter: What's next for Poilievre, and Alberta, after the Liberals' re

First, a few words about Pierre Poilievre. There was a statue of Sir John A Macdonald outside Victoria City Hall until it was taken down recently for “woke” reasons. The sculpture was there because, at one point, Macdonald lost his seat in Kingston and ended up having to represent the B.C. capital instead. So, while […]

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8 h. ago 'We like building restaurants': Edmonton's Sabor Restaurant group keeps expanding

Christian Mena and Lino Oliveira of the Sabor Restaurant group have opened on Whyte Avenue and are also planning a Calgary expansion

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8 h. ago Accused Alberta Avenue arsonist allegedly worked for notorious landlord later killed in shooting, trial told

A man facing trial for a series of arsons in central Edmonton allegedly lit the fires on the orders of a notorious landlord who was later gunned down in an assassination-style slaying, court has heard. Court of King’s Bench Justice Nathan Whitling issued a decision Friday on a pair of search warrants in the trial […]

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10 h. ago Ken Dryden remembers his longtime friend and teammate Bob McGuinn

He was a good player, never the best on any of the teams he was on, and a lot better than he looked

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19 h. ago Stranger confronts two women with a knife at a Vernon, B.C. park

The women were riding through Polson Park around 11 p.m. when they stopped briefly. That’s when they noticed a man step out from the shadows.

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19 h. ago MANDEL: Shooting survivor testifies ‘all hell broke loose,’ stray bullet killed innocent child

Dante Andreatta was just walking home with his mom on Jane St. on an unusually warm November day almost five years ago when the explosion of gunfire erupted in the nearby apartment parking lot of 25 Stong Ct. An astounding 36 bullets were unleashed from two guns aimed at a fleeing car in the brazen […]

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20 h. ago Coyotes with little fear of humans a dangerous menace to dog walkers

Another coyote attack? Dog walker Kristin Freeland and Derek — out with his dog, Henry — were at Stanley Park in the King-Wellington Sts. area  talking about “the latest attack” by a coyote; this one apparently Tuesday morning near a condo building in the Tecumseth-Wellington Sts. area. Freeland showed grainy images on her mobile phone […]

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21 h. ago Survivor of shooting that killed Toronto boy says he pointed gun at the suspects first

In a downtown courtroom Tuesday, one of the occupants of a car that was the target of a shooting that resulted in the death of a 12-year-old, testified he pulled out a gun first.

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22 h. ago Lawyer appointed as supervisor of Thames Valley school board

A labour and employment lawyer has been appointed supervisor of the Thames Valley District school board school board in the wake of a sweeping audit, Queen’s Park announced Tuesday.

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23 h. ago A guide to dining and unwinding on the beautiful island of Anguilla

Lavish accommodations and top-notch restaurants abound

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24 h. ago AGAR: City fails to realize coyotes are vicious predators, not my ‘neighbour’

Toronto is a sanctuary city. No one is happier than your neighbour, Wile E. Coyote. City Hall posted signs featuring a photo of coyotes in a city park under the headline, “I am your coyote neighbour.” “Urban greenspace is an important habitat for me. I struggle to keep my family safe from dogs and humans.” […]

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25 h. ago Toronto tiki bar boat tours are about to kick off for summer

It may not be a trip to Hawaii, but it’s close. Palapa Tours is back for another year, launching its floating tiki bar boats on Toronto waters starting on May 3, 2025, and running seven days a week until September.The floating tiki bars have all the makings of a fun day or night out with friends: a fully licensed bar, an epic view of Toronto's skyline, and bumping music.For the 2025 season, there are a few new additions to Palapa Tours' lineup, including themed nights, monthly karaoke nights, and a romantic date night sunset experience."Palapa Tours was created to bring a slice of island life to Toronto," said the Palapa Tours team via a press release. "We're excited to return with even more ways for guests to enjoy the waterfront, unwind with friends, and create a vibe on the water this summer."The 90-minute cruise launches from HTO Park at 315 Queens Quay West and can be booked for one to 12 passengers for $90 per...

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