3 h. ago Trendy cannabis brand appears to have shut down all Toronto locations

A line of cannabis dispensaries that made a big splash across Ontario appears to be going the way of the dodo, with all locations in the province but one closing down for good.Could it be? The dispensary boom that's made Toronto the butt of wide-spread jokes over the years (which we laughed along with, because, when there's a dispensary every 200 metres, you find yourself laughing a lot for whatever reason,) is finally coming to an end?Well, not exactly.When cannabis was finally legalized in Canada back in 2018, it took infinite patience and a healthy amount of tongue-holding to convince my parents that the good-old devil's lettuce isn't bad or evil, and that the people who use it aren't (exclusively) grubby hippies. Not that there's anything wrong with being a grubby hippie anyway.It wasn't until strolling through Rosedale one day that my mom and I stumbled upon Ottawa-based dispensary chain Superette's first Toronto location that her eyes were opened to a whole new image...

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3 h. ago A rare piece of Toronto history is up for grabs for just $2.5 million

Built around 1915 by Scarborough builder John C. Morrish, who (fun fact) also built Highland Creek Public School, 456 Manse Rd. is one of those Toronto heritage homes that people dream about. According to the listing, the home was originally built for Thomas Jacques, whose family were among Scarborough's early settlers. The home spans three storeys and is a true gem with exceptional craftsmanship. The front entrance. Throughout the house, you'll notice original features like stained glass windows, intricate crown moulding, solid wood trim and doors, and hardwood floors. The dining room. Those original features definitely give the house its historic charm and character. One of the bathrooms. The bold patterned wallpaper and extravagant furnishings also give it character. The living room. Some might say that type character is a bit too much, but if you can look past the beige-toned maximalism and shag carpeting, this house is...

Economics

4 h. ago 12 people with minor injuries after American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver airport

DENVER (AP) — Twelve people were taken to hospitals after an American Airlines plane landed at Denver International Airport on Thursday and caught fire, prompting slides to be deployed so passengers could evacuate quickly. All of the people transported to hospitals had minor injuries, according to a post on the social platform X by Denver […]

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5 h. ago Some ’lost Canadians’ offered citizenship after legislation repeatedly delayed

Immigration Minister Marc Miller said his department will offer 'discretionary' citizenship grants for affected people who were born or adopted before Dec. 19, 2023

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5 h. ago B.C. nurse disciplined over ‘discriminatory and derogatory’ transgender comments

The B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives says a nurse committed unprofessional conduct for making "discriminatory and derogatory statements" about transgender people. 

Events

8 h. ago Manitoba hoping to capitalize on Canadians avoiding travel to U.S.

According to one travel expert, Canadians are making a statement en masse by spending their travel dollars anywhere but the United States.

Economics

8 h. ago Wild scene as stolen pickup smashes into vehicles, woman carjacked

London police are asking for help identifying people involved in a destructive Wednesday evening joyride and carjacking.

Transport

9 h. ago Montreal adds police patrols, limits loitering to boost sense of security in metro

MONTREAL — Montreal’s metro system will see more police patrols and a crackdown on loitering, transit officials said Thursday, citing the fact the network has become a last-resort shelter for people struggling with drug addiction and mental illness. Executives with the transit agency told reporters that vulnerable people who have slipped through the cracks of […]

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9 h. ago Walmart Canada moves to stop machete sales in wake of new Manitoba law

WINNIPEG — Walmart Canada says it will stop selling long-bladed weapons such as machetes across the country, both in-store and online. The move came after Manitoba passed a law last year to ban in-store sales of machetes and other long-bladed items to minors, and asked online retailers, who are not covered by the law, to […]

Culture

9 h. ago Hope Mission says it’s helping record number of Edmontonians, fears impact of trade war

The Hope Mission says the record-breaking numbers of clients it is serving includes people needing shelters, meals and prevention programs.

Society

10 h. ago Walmart Canada moves to stop machete sales in the wake of new Manitoba law

WINNIPEG — Walmart Canada says it will stop selling long-bladed weapons across Canada, both in-store and online. The move comes after Manitoba passed a law last year to ban in-store sales of machetes and other long-bladed items to minors. Justice Minister Matt Wiebe wrote to some of the big online retail outlets like Walmart and […]

Culture

10 h. ago Rogers to lock out former Shaw employees after they formed a union

Rogers Communications threatened 26 former Shaw employees with a lockout after they unionized in February.The telecom giant sent notice to IBEW Local 213 that it would initiate a lockout at 12:01 a.m. PST on March 19, 2025. The company is pushing for the employees, who are technicians located in the Kootenays region of B.C., to sign a collective agreement that would cut total compensation.Robin Nedila, Assistant Business Manager at IBEW Local 213, said that the union held a ratification vote on a previous offer from Rogers with cuts, which was unanimously rejected. Rogers then provided another offer with slight tweaks."The monetary package [Rogers] has on the table now is still facing cuts across the board… anywhere from four per cent to 25 for hourly employees," Nedila said.In a follow-up email, Nedila noted that unit-based employees would see more cuts, as high as 48 per cent, due to Rogers forcing them to change classifications. The proposed agreement w...

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10 h. ago New Brunswick premier says cutting power to Maine still an option

The premier said she worries about a backlash as New Brunswick buys electricity from Maine during times of peak demand

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10 h. ago After wildfires, Los Angeles braces for flooding, mudslides, evacuation

More than 20 million people across Southern California are under flood watches.

Events

11 h. ago Ottawa offers some ’lost Canadians’ citizenship after legislation delayed

OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Marc Miller is giving “lost Canadians” a chance to receive Canadian citizenship as he seeks an extension to a deadline set by the courts for his government to pass new legislation. “Lost Canadians” is a term applied to people who were born outside of the country to Canadian parents who were […]

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11 h. ago Loblaw clarifies made in Canada label confusion amid tariffs

No grocery store label is safe from the scrutiny of Canadian shoppers during the Canada-United States tariff war.The federal government's initial retaliatory tariffs saw a long list of grocery items impacted by the 25 per cent duty.U.S. President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum products from Canada on Wednesday, so Ottawa responded with another $29.8 billion worth of tariffs on American goods ranging from stoves to roller coasters.Calls to support Canadian-made products have grown stronger than ever with nearly 25,000 people signing a petition urging "Product of Canada" labels in grocery stores.Canada's major grocers have heard the calls to highlight Canadian goods in stores. Loblaw has even started marking Canadian products with a maple leaf symbol and imported U.S. products with prices that have been affected by tariffs with a "T" symbol.However, some shoppers shared their confusion about discrepan...

Economics

11 h. ago In Calgary courts: Preliminary inquiry scheduled for two of six people charged in Calgary woman's killing

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from March 10-14, 2025

Events

12 h. ago Montreal adds police patrols in metro, limits loitering to boost security sense

Montreal is increasing police patrols and cracking down on loitering in the metro system in response to a massive rise in people struggling with drug addiction and mental illness.

Events

12 h. ago Driver in July 2024 crash arrested, charged: Winnipeg police

A Winnipeg man is in custody after his arrest Monday in connection with a July 2024 traffic collision that led to life-altering injuries for two people involved.

Events

12 h. ago How a British parliamentarian is supporting Canada amid U.S. tensions. It involves poutine

On Wednesday, Ed Davey asked U.K. PM if he would show the Canadian people 'that Britain stands with its Commonwealth allies against Trump’s threats and against Trump’s tariffs'

Politics