3 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...

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34 h. ago Braid: Quebec’s likeliest next premier backs Alberta separation. Canada had better take him seriously

St-Pierre Plamondon was in Alberta this week, speaking to the U of C's school of public policy — and meeting Alberta separatists

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65 h. ago PHAC to take over vaccine injury program after Global News investigation

The Public Health Agency of Canada will take over the troubled Vaccine Injury Support Program, following the publication of a Global News investigation.

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3 d. ago Here's how cheap Toronto concert ticket prices were back in the 2000s

A Toronto man's Ticketmaster stub collection shows just how good concert-goers in Canada had it in the early 2000s.Yes, back in the good ol' days, we used to get physical concert tickets from Ticketmaster in Canada, and prices didn't require you to take out a loan."I want to show you how much concerts used to cost," @johnfluenzer said in a video posted to TikTok and Instagram earlier this week.He shared a range of artists from big pop stars like Britney Spears to bands like Coldplay, who were on the come-up at the time.First in John's collection is a ticket for Destiny’s Child's 2001 stop in Toronto. He paid $83 for floor seats at Air Canada Centre (now Scotiabank Arena), which he explained at the time was considered expensive.@johnfluenzer/InstagramCalculating based on inflation, that ticket would cost $139.09 in 2025. That's actually quite cheap for floor seats nowadays, considering that similar tickets for Beyonc&ea...

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4 d. ago GM Canada says shift cut at Oshawa plant now to take effect early next year

OSHAWA — GM Canada says its previously announced plan to cut a shift at its Oshawa Assembly Plant won’t take effect until early 2026. The company provided new clarity on its timeline for the move after the union representing plant workers had initially said the shift cut was expected this fall. GM Canada spokeswoman Jennifer […]

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4 d. ago Third person charged with murder of Hamilton international student Harsimrat Randhawa

A third person has been charged with murder in the April shooting death of Hamilton international student Harsimrat Randhawa. The 21-year-old woman from India, who attended Mohawk College, was killed by a stray bullet April 17 while waiting at a bus stop at Upper James St. and South Bend Rd. Randhawa, an innocent bystander, was […]

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5 d. ago Glasshouse Fragrances Takes Inspiration From Canada’s Wild Beauty With the Launch of New ‘Northern Peaks’ Fragrance Collection

Limited-edition winter scents pay tribute to the country’s iconic alpine landscapes with one-of-a-kind illustrations by artist Gary Alphonso. This launch also marks Glasshouse Fragrances’ two-year anniversary in Canada. NEW YORK — Glasshouse Fragrances, the leading fine fragrance and home scent brand founded in Australia, introduces the Northern Peaks Collection—its latest limited-edition release inspired by the […]

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1 week ago Canada's first 'ultraclub' taking over defunct Toronto club space this month

Toronto's first "ultraclub" is set to open its doors this September, and it'll feature a menu designed by a celebrity chef.When planning a night out in Toronto, there's no shortage of nightclubs to choose from, but what about when you want something more? That's exactly what Zlatko Starkovski, owner of the now-defunct Muzik nightclub, plans to bring to the table with his brand-new FYE Ultraclub.Set to open on Saskatchewan Road, right where Muzik once lived, in late September, FYE promises to be a nightclub unlike anything the city has seen before, but we're getting ahead of ourselves. What in the world is an ultraclub?Starkovski told us that the concept has already made traction in party cities like Miami and Ibiza, and FYE marks the first of its kind in Canada."At FYE Ultraclub, burlesque takes centre stage – guests can expect everything from burlesque performances to aerialists and other unexpected acts, creating an electrify...

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2 w. ago Letters to The Sun: Slashing our college and universities cannot come at a worse time

Re: KPU set to lay off more staff as international student enrolment plummets As a Kwantlen Polytechnic University faculty member, I feel the impact of each round of layoffs, even if I am not personally impacted. As a co-worker, I personally know the people being laid off. As in any union workplace, layoffs are by […]

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2 w. ago Air Canada has temporarily axed of one of its controversial ticket fees

Canadians planning to book a flight in the next few weeks may want to take advantage of a limited-time offer from Air Canada.The airline announced on Wednesday that it's offering customers seat changes and standard seat selection for free on flights operated by Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express.But if you want to take advantage of this, you'll need to act fast: The carrier is only waiving these fees for bookings made between Aug. 27 and Sept. 12.According to the company, standard seat selection will be free of charge regardless of the fare type purchased. However, the seat selection must be completed on or before Sept. 12.This seat change fee was implemented by the company in January, despite an onslaught of complaints from Canadians when it was initially scheduled to take effect.When it comes to the pause on change fees, travellers will be able to change their flight free of charge — subject to availability in the cabin ...

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2 w. ago Number of new international students in Canada takes huge nosedive

The number of new international students arriving in Canada has seen a significant drop, according to data provided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).According to statistics from IRCC, although Canada issued 11,235 new international student study permits in January this year, those numbers saw a precipitous drop over the next few months. Between January and June this year, Canada issued a total of just 36,417 study permits; in comparison, from January to June 2024, Canada issued 125,034 study permits.With 88,617 fewer new international students arriving in the first half of 2025, the number represents a steep 70 per cent decline compared to the same period in 2024. March 2025 saw the lowest number of study permits issued at just 3,819, a significant difference compared to the 16,875 permits issued in March 2024.The IRCC site states, "We're reducing the number of international students coming to Canada to a sustainable level."The ripple effect ...

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2 w. ago Canada's Wonderland debunks claim someone tried to take out coaster with hacksaw

Here's a great example of why you shouldn't believe everything you see online.A video of an Aug. 23 incident at Canada's Wonderland that has been gaining attention on social media, claiming that a guest removed from the park tried to damage a roller coaster with a hacksaw, has now been debunked.The video shared to TikTok and widely reposted across social media bears a caption claiming a weapon-wielding man attempted to damage the track of a major roller coaster at the park."A man was arrested for allegedly bringing a hacksaw to cut a track on the Leviathan," reads the caption of the video, while the text on top of saidman arrested at Canada's Wonderland."@shilohbearmusic Man arrested at #canadaswonderland 🤔 #leviathan #arrest #shilohbearmusic ♬ Bad Boys - Inner CircleWhile the video itself didn't show any hacksaws or other cutting tools, let alone someone being put into handcuffs, or even interacting with the police, the damage was ...

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2 w. ago International student in Ontario desperate for help after 'devastating' accident

An international student in Canada says she's struggling after a "devastating" accident left her in a dire financial situation and in need of multiple surgeries.Binisha Koirala arrived in Canada from Nepal as an international student, excited to begin a new chapter in her life. However, just two months later, the Scarborough, Ont.-based student ended up fighting for her life.At 8:21 p.m. on Feb. 18, 2024, Koirala found herself in a collision involving two vehicles that left her in critical condition. She was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery, where doctors had to remove 20 per cent of her liver. Her injuries were extensive: fractures in both her legs, a fractured skull, a broken neck, a dislocated hip, and a broken left hand.In a GoFundMe campaign she created in 2024, Koirala expressed gratitude for surviving the accident. But recovery has been difficult, and she said simple tasks have "become monumental challenges." She explained that sh...

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2 w. ago No charges against Winnipeg cops in 2023 fatal shooting of international student: report

An investigation into the fatal Winnipeg police shooting of 19-year-old Afolabi Opaso on New Year's Eve 2023 has concluded the officers involved did not commit an offence.

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2 w. ago Hidden Toronto cafe serves smash burgers and fried chicken but only 2 days a week

A Toronto cafe is now home to one of the city's hidden gems for smash burgers and fried chicken, but you can only get it two days a week.It all started with a New Year's Eve dinner to ring in 2024. Nafe Mustafa and Omar Ibrahim of Those Guys Burgers and Chicken, The Annex's latest addition to the fried chicken and smash burger scene, tell us.Technically, though, their story starts before then. Both born and raised in Bangladesh, the two met after studying as international students in the city. Their friendship, they explain, was instantaneous.A year after meeting in 2022 came that fateful New Year's Eve dinner. Though they didn't serve what they now do, the dinner featured a menu of hearty winter staples, like brisket and mashed potatoes, which got the wheels spinning as they imagined what was possible when they joined forces."We realized we work well in the kitchen together, and everybody also ended up loving what we made," the pair says...

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2 w. ago Small businesses brace for higher costs as U.S. ends shipping

As the latest change to the Canada-U.S. trade relationship is about to take effect, Melissa Caracas Le-Fort is facing a deadline of her own. After Caracas Le-Fort announced on social media mid-August that her business would no longer take orders from American customers after Aug. 26, requests for custom-made pet tags began pouring in. Now, […]

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2 w. ago KPU set to lay off more staff as international student enrolment plummets

A memo to staff details what's expected to be 2,360 international students starting at KPU this fall, which is down 60 per cent from the same semester two years ago

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3 w. ago Calgarians Matt Oworu, Ben Lesage pumped for rugby qualifier at McMahon Stadium

Local stars take very different paths to find way onto Canada's senior men's 15s squad

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3 w. ago 3 facts that are actually true about Nestea's new era in Canada

Back in January, there was a rumour that Nestea was being discontinued in Canada.The keyword here is "rumour," because that little tidbit of information is 100 per cent false. Nestea is not being discontinued, nor is it leaving Canada.It's time to set the record straight. Here are three things you need to know about Nestea's new era in Canada.Over 75 years of historyNestea has been a trusted and popular brand in Canada for decades — introduced in 1948, to be exact.Made with real tea and natural flavours, Nestea has been a go-to thirst-quenching beverage for many Canadians, and will continue to be for years to come.Nestea's in a new eraNestea is entering an exciting new era as part of the Keurig Dr Pepper Canada family. This means that the company has taken on the manufacturing, marketing, sales, distribution, and merchandising of the iconic brand throughout all Canadian provinces.Exciting flavoursWhen thinking of the beloved beverage, the lemon ...

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3 w. ago HPU Graduates to Learn From the CEOs of Three Global Brands During Commencement Ceremonies

Walmart International CEO Kathryn McLay will deliver the Commencement address to undergraduate students in May. HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The CEOs of three major companies and globally known brands will deliver inspirational messages to High Point University graduates at three Commencement ceremonies being held during the 2025-26 academic year. The […]

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