1 hour ago Man, 26, arrested for string of retail robberies in city’s west end

A 26-year-old man faces dozens of charges for a series of retail robberies in the city’s west end. Toronto Police say officers responded to five robbery calls in the areas of St. Clair Ave. W. and Dufferin St., Dundas St. W. and Dufferin St., and Dundas St. West and Runnymede Rd. between last Friday and […]

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1 hour ago Winnipeg not the only Manitoba city inundated with retail theft, as Brandon cracks down

Brandon, Man., police chief Tyler Bates says local police have been working on the problem -- with over 50 arrests made and $10,000 in property recovered in a recent crackdown.

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1 hour ago U.S. energy department invites AI data center development at Los Alamos and other federal lands

The U.S. Department of Energy said it has identified 16 federal sites, including storied nuclear research laboratories such as Los Alamos, where tech companies could build data centers in a push to accelerate commercial development of artificial intelligence technology. The sites are “uniquely positioned for rapid data center construction, including in-place energy infrastructure with the […]

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1 hour ago Global markets plunge as Trump launches ‘worst case scenario’ with tariffs

Stock markets fell sharply worldwide, especially in the US, after President Donald Trump enacted aggressive tariff measures as part of his broader trade war.

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2 h. ago B.C. premier to speak live following Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a minimum 10 per cent baseline tariff on imports from most countries, not including Canada and Mexico.

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3 h. ago Toronto Maple Leafs playoff tickets already being resold for thousands of dollars

The Toronto Maple Leafs clinched a 2025 postseason berth with a win against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night, and while it is still yet to be determined who the Buds will face in round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, ticket resellers are already listing seats for thousands of dollars.The 2025 playoffs are just weeks away, and as the standings are finalized in the days to come, the Leafs will soon learn who they will face in the first round.Playoff tickets are not officially on sale as of April 3, but even ahead of ticket sales and confirmation of game details, ticket resellers are already trying to make small fortunes on the speculative demand from fans thinking that this could finally be 'the year.'Ticket reseller site StubHub currently has over 100 listings for seats at a yet-to-be-confirmed Home Game 1 at Scotiabank Arena, including a few eyebrow-raising prices.The cheapest tickets available on StubHub for this first home game against an undetermined team on an undetermin...

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3 h. ago Toronto's radio station based in a shipping container shutting down after 6 years

After 6 years at the cutting edge of Toronto's underground and up-and-coming DJ scene, the city's very own shipping container radio station is hanging up its headphones.If there's one thing Toronto does well, it's music.Sure, we've produced icons like Neil Young, Broken Social Scene, Rush and, oh yeah, these two guys named Drake and The Weeknd, but, moreover, the city has fostered a music community of creators and listeners alike that remains second to none to this day.Since 2019, independent radio station ISO Radio has been a leader in the city when it comes to spotlighting up-and-coming new musicians and DJs, and they've been doing it all from inside a shipping container at Stackt Market."I think what has made ISO so special is that it brought together many people from different walks of life and corners of the music industry together," Josephine Cruz, ISO's Director of Community, tells blogTO."Sometimes the music and DJ scene can feel toxic, and especially in smaller ci...

Culture

4 h. ago Atlantic premiers hold the line on retaliatory measures, citing tariff uncertainty

Premiers in the Atlantic region say economic uncertainty remains even though Canada was left out of the latest round of global U.S. tariffs.

Economics

5 h. ago Guy who littered every inch of Toronto with pictures of his face running in federal election

A controversial former Toronto mayoral candidate, best known for plastering every inch of the city with election signs, has thrown his name into the ring for Canada's upcoming federal election.Chinese-Canadian businessman Xiaohua Gong (also known as Xiao Hua Gong or Edward Gong) is the latest candidate to announce their bid to become Member of Parliament (MP) for the Don Valley North riding in Toronto, sharing the news in an Instagram post on Wednesday evening.Gong, listed as "no affiliation" with any political parties, is looking to fill the seat that will be left vacant by former Liberal and current independent MP Han Dong, who announced he will not seek re-election for the riding.Gong is running against NDP candidate Naila Saeed, Conservative hopeful Joe Tay, and Liberal Party candidate Maggie Chi.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Xiaohua Gong (@gong4mayor)This is not Gong's first ...

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6 h. ago NYC Mayor Eric Adams will skip Democratic primary and run for reelection as independent

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday that he will pull out of the city’s Democratic primary and instead run for reelection as an independent, arguing that his recently dismissed federal bribery case had made it impossible to mount a campaign. In a video, Adams said he will not run in the Democratic primary […]

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7 h. ago City council cuts funding for doctor recruitment, saving $80K

In a tight 8-7 vote, London city council has decided to pull its share of funding from a recruitment drive to bring desperately needed family doctors to the city. LFP’s Jack Moulton looks at the program: what it does, why funding was yanked, and what it will mean going forward. WHAT IS THE PROGRAM? The […]

Economics

9 h. ago Trump’s tariff plan includes a ‘fallback’ in case fentanyl justification falters

The U.S. administration may opt to reduce tariffs on Canada to the 12% level

Economics

10 h. ago Innovative Carbon Footprint Calculator helps Bunzl Canada customers reduce emissions

New carbon emissions calculator supports customer’s sustainability objectives BURLINGTON, Ontario, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bunzl Canada is thrilled to announce the launch of its Carbon Footprint Calculator, an innovative tool designed to help businesses measure and reduce the carbon intensity of their delivery program. The Carbon Footprint Calculator quantifies emissions from deliveries Bunzl […]

Society

12 h. ago Axi launches ‘Four Years’ campaign with Manchester City stars

Manchester City stars reflect on their four years of partnership with the broker SYDNEY, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading online FX and CFD broker Axi has unveiled their new campaign, Four Years. Featuring Manchester City stars, Ruben Dias, Bernardo Silva, and John Stones, the campaign celebrates four years of partnership and shared success. […]

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12 h. ago Garbage day in some Toronto areas ‘negatively impacts’ patio season: councillors

Two Toronto councillors want the city to change garbage day in three west-end wards as the current schedule “negatively impacts” patio season.

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16 h. ago $5 million Ontario mansion looks like it was pulled from an architecture magazine

If you need more space in your life, either for your car collection or your mental health, and you like mid-century design, 2510 17th Sideroad in King City might just be your dream home. Sitting on nearly five acres of land backing onto a ravine, this property is undoubtedly drool-worthy. But then you see the house itself, and it definitely stands out among the McMansions for which King City is known. The loft office. With a mid-century vibe, this 8,000 square-foot home is "Architectural Digest-worthy," or at least in the words of the listing agent, Tara McCarthy. The music room, living room and dining room. As you enter the home, you're greeted by soaring ceilings (up to 30-feet in some parts), warm wood floors, panelled ceilings, and tons of natural light. The family room. On the main level of the home, you have an open concept layout with the principal rooms. The living room. The sunken living room is very 70s with wood panel...

Economics

18 h. ago Wine Institute Responds to Administration’s Latest Trade Action and Ongoing Canadian Ban

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Today, Wine Institute released the following statement from President and CEO Robert P. Koch in response to the administration’s announcement of new reciprocal tariffs affecting numerous trade partners, including those involved in the import and export of wine with the United States. This isn’t just about trade. It’s about people, livelihoods and […]

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19 h. ago Measles outbreak: More cases in London area; a glimmer of hope

A health unit near London at the epicentre of a provincewide measles outbreak continues to see an increase in cases of the highly infectious disease. Here is the latest on the outbreak that has spread throughout Southwestern Ontario, including Middlesex-London. THE EPICENTRE Measles cases continue to climb in Oxford and Elgin counties that accounted for […]

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20 h. ago Immigration officials raid Washington state roofing company and arrest over 3 dozen people

BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Federal immigration agents arrested 37 people Wednesday during a raid at a roofing business in northern Washington. Officers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security Investigations and Customs and Border Patrol arrived at Mt. Baker Roofing’s warehouse around 7:30 a.m. in Bellingham, a city near the Canadian border. “They (law […]

Economics

20 h. ago North Dakota mayor resigns after sending video of himself masturbating to city attorney by mistake

MINOT, N.D. — The mayor of one of North Dakota’s largest cities resigned after an investigation into him mistakenly sending a lewd video to the city attorney.  Minot Mayor Tom Ross resigned Tuesday, the same day an investigative report was made public that found Ross sent a video of himself masturbating to City Attorney Stefanie […]

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