3 h. ago Montreal universities brace for tensions as city marks Oct. 7 anniversary

Student strikes, vigils and protests planned across the city

Society

5 d. ago Right problem, wrong fix: Why a “Congestion Management” in the City of Toronto is missing the mark

We agree with the City of Toronto that congestion is choking the city. Gridlock in the GTA is not just frustrating – it is costing us. According to the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis, congestion is draining the regional economy to the tune of $44.7 billion annually in social and economic costs. In a time […]

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5 d. ago Opinion: Ottawa's mayoral election is a year away—and the race is already underway

Mark Sutcliffe returned civility to City Hall and kept taxes under control, but will OC Transpo's many failures ruin his re-election?

Politics

7 d. ago This is how people in Ontario are marking National Truth and Reconciliation Day

Today officially marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which recognizes the ongoing trauma caused by residential schools in Canada, reflecting on the children who never returned home, Survivors, their families, and communities. The holiday was officially proposed back in 2015 by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, which, under Action 80, called upon the federal government (in collaboration with Indigenous peoples) to establish a statutory holiday to ensure that "public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process." Sept. 30 is also known as Orange Shirt Day, which was established in 2013 and honours Phyllis' story, whose new orange shirt was taken on her first day at a residential school when she was only six years old. The orange shirt symbolizes the loss of culture and freedom that many Indigenous children experienced in these schools, and serve...

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1 week ago Concordia University celebrates ‘landmark’ fundraising year amid financial challenges

MONTREAL — The president of Montreal’s Concordia University says the success of the school’s most ambitious funding campaign ever is a heartening “statement of faith” that comes at a difficult time for Quebec and Canadian universities. The university says its Campaign for Concordia: Next-Gen Now campaign has raised more than $365 million, surpassing its $350-million […]

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1 week ago Montreal’s Concordia celebrates ‘landmark’ fundraising year amid funding challenges

Montreal's Concordia University is celebrating what it's calling a landmark fundraising year, even as it faces an unprecedented financial crunch it blames on government policies.

Culture

2 w. ago Forest City Film Festival to mark 10 years with 100 films, TIFF hits

The festival will also mark Halloween with a slate of scary films on Oct. 31.

Culture

2 w. ago Football: «Pepe», la super recrue des Carabins de l’Université de Montréal

Le jeune quart-arrière José Alejandro Gonzalez Garza fait écarquiller bien des yeux.

Society

2 w. ago Les Montréalais pourront voter aux élections municipales dans les cégeps et universités

Conscient de la faible participation, Élections Montréal a mis en place des «moyens pour favoriser le vote».

Politics

2 w. ago Les étudiants pourront voter aux élections municipales sur les campus montréalais

Conscient de la faible participation, Élections Montréal a mis en place des «moyens pour favoriser le vote».

Politics

2 w. ago Toronto condo sold at $800,000 loss just six months after last sale

A Toronto condo was sold at a staggering $800,000 loss this month despite only being purchased six months ago. The condo's turbulent sales history was shared on X, where many took the opportunity to reflect on the current state of the city's real estate market, particularly its condo segment. According to public MLS data, the Yorkville condo was originally purchased in March 2025 for $3.15 million. Just a few months later, the apartment was listed for sale again in June 2025 for $2.99 million, but was taken off the market shortly after. Recently, the condo was listed again for nearly $2.55 million, and went on to sell for $2.35 million a few days later — representing a loss of $800,000 when compared to its price earlier this year. The condo's sales history. Source: HouseSigma.According to its listing, the 2,300-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo is located in a luxury building with hotel-style amenities, offering floor-to-ceiling ...

Economics

2 w. ago What to expect at the 2025 Christmas market in the Distillery District

Toronto is gearing up for the festive season, and part of that means the return of the annual Distillery Winter Village — better known as the Christmas Market — one of the city's most magical holiday attractions known to draw crowds to the Distillery District.This year's market is a mix of returning traditions and new experiences, all of which you won't want to miss.The 2025 edition has already unveiled a Narnia-inspired Santa's Village, and there are more surprises in store.According to Rik Ocvirk, Vice President of The Distillery Restaurants Corp. and Director of Experiences and Events at The Distillery Historic District, "Many of The Distillery Winter Village favourites are back this year — from Santa's Village to the Naughty or Nice Bar to our famous photo ops." "We've got some exciting new experiences in store that we can't wait to share when we announce the full ...

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2 w. ago Ottawa mayor promises to end youth homelessness in the city by 2030

Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he wants to end youth homelessness in the city by 2030.

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3 w. ago Huge harvest market to take over Toronto park for two weekends this fall

Fall is officially slowly creeping in on us, and with that comes pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters galore, and events in the city like the free Fall Harvest Market taking over Toronto's Queens Quay later this month.If an autumn-themed market is something you're looking forward to experiencing during the upcoming season, then mark your calendars and get ready to explore a specially curated vendor market, live music, delicious food, and more to celebrate the arrival of fall.Presented by Street Eats Market and the Waterfront BIA, festival highlights also include a pumpkin patch (cue aesthetic photo opps for your socials), a fire pit and s'mores zone to please your sweet tooth, and an apple bobbing competition (a seasonal staple).A complete list of things to do at the market is available on the event website.Part of the Water/Fall Festival — an attraction that presents art installations, entertainment, food markets, and more, over a span of two weekends in the c...

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3 w. ago Chinese EVs Set to Gain Share in Singapore as Rebates Extended

Chinese automakers like BYD Co. look set to tighten their grip on Singapore’s market, after the city-state extended electric vehicle incentives for at least another 12 months.

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4 w. ago Toronto is the only major Canadian city where 'rental burden' is easing

If you couldn't tell by all of the rent incentives and declining monthly rates, tenants in Ontario are breathing a little easier lately as the market cools down, especially in Toronto.Condos in particular are no longer the boon to investors that they once were, and it seems that the downturn of the city's real estate market is translating over to rentals, too, with ample supply, far less fervent demand and other factors continuing to push prices lower pretty much across the board.Multiple reports have outlined how the cost of an ordinary unit in the 6ix (and other parts of the region) has gradually decreased, most recently to $2,618 — marking a 3.3 per cent drop from this time last year — according to the most recent numbers from Urbanation and Rentals.ca.The two firms crunch the numbers each month in their joint National Rent Report, and the recently released September edition bolsters a point that other authorities have recently made: that&n...

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