60 m. ago Braid: With monster fine and ban on words, UCP locks down political landscape

Bill 14 would institute hefty penalties for anyone who misuses information collection during a petition drive while also limiting the use of some words in political party names

Politics

79 m. ago London man, 19, charged after police seize guns, ammunition, drugs

A Londoner is facing a raft of drug and weapons charges after police say officers seized a gun, multiple rounds of ammunition, pills, cocaine, fentanyl and cash in west-end Byron. 

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2 h. ago Manitoba informs residents of revised location for supervised drug consumption site

The Manitoba government appears to have chosen a new location for its proposed supervised drug consumption site.

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4 h. ago Customers furious over food prices at the newest Eataly in Toronto

Italian mega market Eataly officially opened the doors of its fourth Toronto location on Nov. 25 at the Eaton Centre, and the reviews are in.The much-anticipated marketplace in the mall features two dine-in restaurants — La Pizza & La Pasta and La Piazza — a grocery section for fresh foods, grab-and-go take-out counters, and a wine shop, Vino e Birra To-Go. It spans 25,000 square feet across two floors.So, what's the verdict?It seems a large number of Toronto residents are complaining about an overpriced experience at a time when many have succumbed to the effects of growing inflation in the city.A recent visitor took to Reddit to mention that "The takeout fresh pasta looked amazing until I realized the small box of raviolis was $25 or so."Another patron commented on an Instagram reel sharing similar sentiments. "No thanks. Overpriced food. You walk away feeling hungry."These comments align with another Instagrammer's concerns ab...

Economics

5 h. ago Manitoba’s Kinew tops premiers’ approval poll once again, despite 10 per cent drop

Manitoba's premier is once again top-of-the-heap in leaders' year-end approval ratings, according to a new poll, but this time it's by a very narrow margin.

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5 h. ago River Pointe Towns: 'We fell in love with the location, the view and the layout'

New home in Cochrane is a nature-filled retreat next to fly-fishing heaven and riverside pathways for walking the dog.

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5 h. ago Toronto's first pet funeral home offers unique way to say goodbye

On top of the agonizing, can't-eat, can't-sleep grief that comes with losing a beloved pet, trying to navigate the next steps only deepens the sorrow. A newly opened pet funeral home, the first in Toronto, hopes to guide owners through their final goodbyes.At 115 Berkley St. in Moss Park is where you can find Tails Farewell's newest location – second to the one they first opened in Markham back in September 2024. Co-owner Jason Lau tells blogTO that the Markham space only has one memorial room, which limits the number of families they can serve. Now, with their new downtown location, they have more rooms to accommodate more people planning pet funerals.So far, Lau says, Tails Farewell has supported more than 500 pet families, including a virtual memorial for a 2-year-old python and a funeral for an 80-year-old woman's bunny, who we're certain lived a hoppy life. "Our goal is to create a warm and peaceful environment so families, esp...

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5 h. ago Alberta teen faces long list of charges after two overdose deaths

Calgary police have charged a 17-year-old with a long list of drug offences following two suspected fatal drug overdoses on the Tsuut'ina Nation last summer.

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6 h. ago Accepter ou refuser une succession? Elle a eu de mauvaises surprises après la mort de son père

Une résidente de Sacré-Cœur-de-Jésus, en Beauce, est confrontée à un gros dilemme: accepter ou renoncer à la succession de son père.

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8 h. ago Junshi Biosciences Announces Acceptance of the NDA for Roconkibart (IL

SHANGHAI, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co., Ltd (Junshi Biosciences, HKEX: 1877; SSE: 688180), a leading innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies, announced that the new drug application (“NDA”) for the company’s product, roconkibart injection (a recombinant humanized anti-IL-17A monoclonal antibody injection, product code: […]

Culture

11 h. ago Saskatchewan legislature set to wrap up with involuntary drug treatment bill

Saskatchewan's fall legislative sitting is set to wrap up with Premier Scott Moe's government set to table a bill that aims to help those battling drug addictions.

Economics

17 h. ago Hidden gem bar in Toronto's Liberty Village has art deco vibes and curated menus

Toronto's bar and restaurant scene is hot, but there's one particular spot making a local splash while still managing to stay one of the city's best-kept secrets.Tucked in the heart of Liberty Village, Liberty Soho is an inviting, casual bar that brings the vibes with its signature style — and consider this your official invite.Designed as a community-centric hangout, Liberty Soho has made its mark as a bespoke venue with art-deco character and seriously good food and drinks.We’re talking weekly specials, brunch offerings, and premium sports viewing — all in an effortlessly convenient location. Come along for the full rundown on everything Liberty Soho.Community-centric bar with signature designStep inside Liberty Soho and you’ll instantly see why it’s known for its standout design. You’re greeted by signature brass elements and finishes, vintage-inspired millwork, and stained glass details.Touches of greenery add a bright contrast, cr...

Culture

18 h. ago Toronto home bought in the '70s for $64K just hit the market for over $1 million

Can you believe a downtown Toronto house once sold for just $64,000?That's exactly what Gerry Gold paid for 6 Prospect St., a charming central Cabbagetown Victorian, back in 1978."I bought this house in 1978 and have been living here ever since," Gold told blogTO.  "Now that I'm in retirement, I'm planning to move to Delta Road Cottage," a renowned project he completed about 12 years ago with the help of Teeple Architects.The front entrance. For architecture fans, Teeple Architects' portfolio is mostly academic institutional projects and multi-family residential projects, but Delta Road Cottage shows the firm's genius with smaller-scaled projects, and if you haven't seen it, it's worth a Google.A stained glass transom and exposed brick walls add character to the main floor. Back on Prospect Street, the home itself is a treasure trove of classic character.The main floor of the house. Listing agent...

Economics

18 h. ago This queer Toronto barbershop is changing lives one haircut at a time

In a humble, single-chair barbershop on Toronto's Danforth Avenue, haircuts are becoming moments of personal affirmation for queer and transgender clients. The Queer Barber is a QTBIPOC-owned (acronym for Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) barbershop founded in 2022 by E (who uses all pronouns). The space was created with the singular purpose of offering gender-affirming haircuts in an environment where QTBIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals can simply exist without explanation or fear of being misread. "I wanted to create the kind of space I never saw in the industry. One where queer, trans, and QTBIPOC people could walk in without bracing themselves," E told blogTO, whose background consists of barbering, psychology, community care, and now social work. The shop owner is currently completing their Master of Social Work at the University of Toronto, and says everything they're learning, from trauma-informed p...

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21 h. ago Brampton man wanted after Peel Region drug raid; charges laid after fatal crash

2 other people from Brampton charged after cops crack down on alleged drug trafficking in Peel Region

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22 h. ago Calgary residents worried new McDonalds will affect ‘congestion, crime, safety’

A proposal to open a new 24-hour McDonald's at the corner of Elbow and Canterbury drives, in southwest Calgary, is getting a lot of pushback from the community.

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23 h. ago IDE034, a Bispecific ADC Licensed by Biocytogen to IDEAYA, Receives FDA IND Clearance

BEIJING — Biocytogen Pharmaceuticals (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (Biocytogen, HKEX: 02315), announced that its partner IDEAYA Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDYA), a precision oncology company, has received the clearance of an investigational new drug (IND) application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the initiation of a Phase 1 clinical trial of IDE034, a potential […]

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24 h. ago Teenage boy faces drug charges after fatal Tsuut'ina overdose deaths

17-year-old was selling illicit substances during school lunch breaks, Calgary police allege

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24 h. ago Faulty glucose monitors linked to 7 deaths and more than 700 injuries, FDA warns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning people to stop using certain types of glucose monitor sensors after the company that makes them, Abbott Diabetes Care, said the devices were linked to seven deaths and more than 700 injuries. Certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors may provide incorrect low glucose […]

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24 h. ago Police locate vehicle, ID driver after tow operator killed on Hwy. 401

A 42-year-old operator from Kitchener was hit while helping a stranded motorist at about 7:18 a.m. Wednesday.

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