83 m. ago Sri Lanka’s target to be free of land mines by 2028 is under threat as US reviews aid

MANKULAM, Sri Lanka (AP) — Thavarathnam Pushparani fought on the front lines for the now-defeated Tamil Tiger rebels against the Sri Lankan forces in its decadeslong separatist war and later took to clearing the land mines on the same battle lines. But the Trump administration’s suspension of aid threatens Sri Lanka’s demining operations, pushing the […]

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5 h. ago University of Victoria’s response led to student’s overdose death: report

An independent review into the death of a University of Victoria student has found multiple errors were made the night she ingested toxic drugs.

Society

5 h. ago 2023 wildfire could have played role in Westside Road landslide

A landslide struck on Tuesday night, in the same area affected by the McDougall Creek wildfire in 2023.

Events

7 h. ago B.C. Conservative MLA criticized for Western separatist post

David Williams says he failed to read the fine print when he shared a map that shows most of B.C. as part of the 'Republic of Western Canada' and a 'protectorate' of the U.S.

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8 h. ago ‘Good for her’: Ford says he allowed cabinet minister to endorse Poilievre

On Wednesday, Mulroney — who is president of the treasury board in Ford's Ontario government — introduced Poilievre at an event in Toronto and endorsed him.

Politics

9 h. ago Kontrol Technologies Announces Completion of Normal Course Issuer Bid Through Cboe Canada

TORONTO — Kontrol Technologies Corp. ( Cboe CA:KNR) ( OTCQB:KNRLF) ( FSE:1K8) ( “Kontrol” or the “Company”) announces the that it has completed its previously filed Normal Course Issuer Bid (the “NCIB“) program to buy back common shares of Kontrol through the facilities of Cboe Canada (“Cboe Canada”) and/or alternative trading systems. Under the NCIB, […]

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9 h. ago Pregnant woman injured when rock smashes through Tesla windshield: VPD

The Tesla was on Nanaimo Street near East 27th Avenue Sunday night when a rock came flying through the window

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9 h. ago Ontario man accused of killing girlfriend pleads guilty to murder on eve of trial

A Toronto man accused of killing his on-and-off again girlfriend has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on the eve of his trial.

Events

10 h. ago Toronto Wants to Woo Foreign Listings Despite Trump Market Chaos

The head of the Toronto Stock Exchange is counting on recent market volatility to sway some companies towards listing in Canada this year, even as tariff-fueled uncertainty dries up risk appetite across the globe.

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10 h. ago Brad Jacobs and Canada roll to comfortable win over China at world men’s curling playdowns

Round-robin play continues through Friday night. The top six teams will make the weekend playoffs.

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11 h. ago Ninepoint Partners Announces Second Closing of Ninepoint 2025 Flow

TORONTO, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ninepoint Partners LP (“Ninepoint”) is pleased to announce that the Ninepoint 2025 Flow-Through Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”) has completed the second closing in connection with its offering of Class A and Class F limited partnership units (the “Units”) pursuant to a prospectus dated January 30, 2025. The Partnership […]

Culture

11 h. ago Pedestrian dead after vehicle collision on Coquihalla Highway near Merritt

All northbound traffic on Highway 5 was closed for several hours Thursday morning, but has since reopened.

Events

11 h. ago Here are the places in Toronto you can get discounts with your Presto card this month

If you're a regular TTC or GO Transit commuter, odds are that you own a Presto card, and aside from helping you make your way across the city, your card can actually unlock some exclusive discounts on events, sports games, and attractions in Toronto. That's right — throughout the year, there are dozens of places in Toronto that will grant you a hefty discount just with a simple flash of your Presto card or a discount code inputed online. While some discounts are available year-round, there are a few that are only available this April that you should be aware of. These are all the places you can get a discount in Toronto just by showing your Presto card or applying a code online this April. Events Living Luxe Design Show If you're passionate about design, fashion, architecture, or real estate, you might want to check out the Living Luxe Design Show, which is happening April 25 to 27 at the Toronto Congress Centre. Tickets f...

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12 h. 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 […]

Events

12 h. ago Teen girl may have meant to hurt Kenneth Lee but didn’t intend to kill him: defence

A teen girl accused of fatally stabbing a homeless man during a chaotic and violent swarming in downtown Toronto may have meant to hurt him.

Events

12 h. ago Two beloved neighbourhood institutions in Toronto to be replaced with new tenants

Two long-standing local businesses in a Toronto neighbourhood are about to get taken over by some exciting tenants.It's never easy to see cherished local businesses — especially those that have been fixtures for years — close down, and even less so to see someone else move in; especially when it all too frequently ends up being the fifth cannabis dispensary in a 2-kilometre radius, or a new location of a chain no one really asked for.In the case of Leslieville, though, it just so happens that two beloved businesses that have closed their doors in the past year or so have both been scooped up by new tenants, and they're both small, local businesses.As a one-time east side resident for many years, when Reliable Fish and Chips shut down after nearly 100 years, I was absolutely shattered. Did I eat there frequently? No, but something about the loss of such a lengthy history really struck me deep.Months after the closure was officially announced, though, some deeply exciting ...

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13 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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13 h. ago Smallest Blue Jays crowds in years at Rogers Centre to watch AL East leading Toronto

Announced attendance for Wednesday's game against the Nationals was just 20,104, but the crowd appeared to be even more sparse.

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13 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

14 h. ago Toronto bakery Commisso put on notice by health inspectors again

Just over a year after Commisso Bros. & Racco Italian Bakery was hit with a dozen infractions by Toronto health inspectors, the beloved establishment has received nine more. The popular family-run, cash-only food spot, located at 8 Kincort St. in the Castlefield Design District, is known for its traditional Italian baked goods and hearty hot […]

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