54 m. ago ‘He was everything to our family’: Toddler killed in Ont. daycare crash laid to rest

The family of a 17-month-old boy, who was killed after a vehicle drove into a daycare in Richmond Hill, Ont., last week, is calling for change to prevent another tragedy.

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8 h. ago Letters: We should apply the Golden Rule to political opponents

Will Carney deliver promised budget cuts? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! CIVILITY NEEDED Not often do I find myself in agreement with Brian Lilley but this time I am. Calling various right-wingers Nazis, Fascists and right-wing nut jobs does nothing to improve the political discourse. Neither does calling left-wingers the radical left, libtards, or […]

Politics

16 h. ago There are 4 places in the GTA that cost more to live in than Toronto

When it comes to the cost of living in Canada, Toronto often takes the spotlight as one of the priciest places to call home. With its bustling downtown core, soaring condo prices, and ever-rising rent, it's no surprise many assume it tops the charts for affordability challenges, but this isn't quite the case. One would be forgiven for thinking that Toronto is the most expensive city in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), but other cities in the region regularly top the 416 in average cost of living. A recent MoneySense report reveals four cities that surpass Toronto among the most expensive places to live in the GTA, and a couple of them don't come as a huge surprise to anyone paying attention to regional home prices and the increase in living costs. Richmond HillAn aerial view of a residential street in Richmond Hill. Photo by liran finzi sokolovski/Shutterstock. According to the report, Richmond Hill leads the pack amo...

Economics

28 h. ago Dunfee wins gold in 35K race walk at World Athletics Championships

Evan Dunfee of Richmond, B.C. — competing in his seventh world championships — struck gold in the men's 35-kilometre race walk.

Sport

43 h. ago Evan Dunfee wins gold in 35K race walk at World Athletics Championships

TOKYO — Canadian team stalwart Evan Dunfee told local media on Thursday he was hoping to create a race walk to remember at the 2025 World Athletics Championships. Mission accomplished. The 34-year-old Dunfee, of Richmond, B.C. — competing in his seventh world championships — struck gold Friday in the men’s 35-kilometre race walk, reeling in […]

Sport

44 h. ago Cull of 400 B.C. ostriches to go ahead, court of appeal rules

The Federal Court of Appeal has denied an application for another stay order to delay a cull of about 400 ostriches at a British Columbia farm.

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45 h. ago Federal Court rejects B.C. ostrich farm’s bid for delay on cull order

The Federal Court of Appeal has denied an application for another stay order to delay a cull of about 400 ostriches at a B.C. farm

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49 h. ago OREA and TRREB Joint Statement on RECO’s Notice for Application regarding iPro Realty

TORONTO, Sept. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “Today, the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) took an important step towards addressing the iPro Realty Ltd. matter, which impacted 2,400 REALTORS® and their clients across the province. In a statement published on September 12, 2025, RECO advised that they have filed a Notice of Application with […]

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49 h. ago Howard Levitt: Working notice is an employer’s best weapon against the growing severance industry

Every day or week of working notice reduces the employee’s wrongful dismissal entitlement by the same period of time

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51 h. ago Justin Bieber shows up to Ontario bar and staff were taken by 'complete surprise'

Ontario Beliebers were given the ultimate surprise this past week when megastar Justin Bieber dropped by a local pub unannounced. The singer — who is arguably Ontario's most famous export — is fresh off the release of his surprise album, Swag II, which was released as the reissued bonus version of his seventh studio album, Swag, released just 56 days prior. Between promotional stops for the album, the "Daises" singer took some much-deserved time off to play games at Chicago Pub & Billiards in Cambridge, Ont., located at 1 Hespeler Rd.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Justin Bieber (@lilbieber)"It was a complete surprise," staff at the pub told blogTO. "We didn't receive any advance notice," noting this was the first time the singer had visited the location. While he was there,...

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64 h. ago EU Watchdog Seeks to Fix Equivalence Dilemma for UK Covered Debt

The EU’s banking rule-setter is preparing to detail terms for an equivalence regime allowing European banks to use UK covered bonds in their emergency liquidity buffers under the same terms as domestic debt.

Economics

65 h. ago Israel’s strike on Qatar infuriates Arab leaders, which bodes ill for Trump’s priorities

DOHA, Qatar — Just a few months ago, the rulers of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump to their palaces with camel parades and pomp. Now, those same leaders are united in anger after Israel’s strike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar’s capital, Doha. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin […]

Politics

2 d. ago Ontario plans to ban parking outside child care centres after tragic death of toddler

Paul Calandra said in a statement released Thursday afternoon he wanted to stop people from parking immediately in front of or beside child care centres and playgrounds.

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2 d. ago Richmond man hits $1 million Lotto Max prize, son asks for Minecraft

A Richmond man took home a cool million after hitting the winning numbers for the Sept. 5 draw, and has plans for his windfall — just like his son

Economics

2 d. ago Alberta men convicted in Coutts border blockade urge Appeal Court to toss verdicts

Chris Carbert and Anthony Olienick were found guilty by a jury last year and sentenced to 6 1/2 years for mischief and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

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3 d. ago Weekend fun in Edmonton: What to know before you go to Morgan Wallen, plus Wet Paint and Follow That Bird

Morgan Wallen: The various ways strong-headed country superstar Morgan Wallen has avoided cancellation for his various transgressions is for sure part of his appeal and he knows it, down to naming his latest album I’m the Problem — where playing the title track he infamously walked off the stage during that live SNL performance. A Billboard […]

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3 d. ago Un septuagénaire accusé en lien avec l’accident mortel dans une garderie de Richmond Hill

Il est accusé de conduite dangereuse ayant causé la mort et des lésions corporelles.

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3 d. ago Driver charged after toddler killed, several others injured in Ontario daycare crash

York Regional Police say a 70-year-old man is facing charges after a toddler was killed when a vehicle drove into the front of a daycare in Richmond Hill, Ont.

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3 d. ago Driver charged after toddler killed in Richmond Hill daycare crash

One of the six other children injured is still in critical condition

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3 d. ago EU Financial Chief Sees ‘More Appealing’ Rules Luring ESG Money

Efforts to make the European Union’s financial regulations more attractive to investors would likely draw more green capital to the bloc, according to the EU’s financial services commissioner, Maria Luís Albuquerque.

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