6 h. ago One of downtown Toronto's last gas stations could be torn down for condos

Downtown Toronto's supply of gas stations is dwindling, and another one just joined the chopping block.A proposed 50-storey condominium at the northeast corner of Richmond and Jarvis spells the potential end of an existing Petro-Canada location that has functioned as a gas station since the 1960s.As more and more developers balk at the current condo market crash, it is the Alberta-based parent company of Petro-Canada, Suncor Energy, that is pursuing the redevelopment proposal for its 115 Jarvis site.The proposal seeks to tear down the existing gas station and convenience store, and build a 50-storey condo tower in their place. The tower is proposed to rise almost 165 metres with a design by architects Arcadis that features a pair of fused volumes differentiated through contrasting finishes.While many new proposals have opted to pursue rental housing amid a nosediving condo market, Suncor is planning 596 condominium units for the site.Such residential densities are promoted by pl...

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39 h. ago Hundreds brave bitter cold for opening of bakery chain's new Toronto location

Hundreds of people in Toronto endured frigid winter temperatures just to celebrate the opening of a local bakery chain's newest location last weekend.I'm not much of a dessert person, but from those in my own life, I know there's not much that can stand between them and a worthy sweet treat. In the case of the enthusiastic fanbase bolstering Scarborough's LA LA Bakeshop, it was the icy air blowing down the Bay Street wind tunnel that couldn't deter them, as the bakery chain opened a new downtown Toronto location just weeks after closing its last.When the Vietnamese bakeshop closed its Annex location in November of 2025, fans of the chain feared they'd be forced to travel to Scarborough or Waterloo to get their goodies.No fear, because just a handful of weeks later, the chain opened its latest Toronto location just a few intersections over in College Park. Suffice it to say, the bakery's fans in the city showed up to celebrate. &nb...

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3 d. ago Ontario rent prices plummeting but these places actually got more expensive

Toronto's once-competitive rental market might finally be showing signs of relief, according to new data that shows declining rents across much of the city, particularly in the downtown core, even as prices continue to climb in some suburban communities across Ontario. According to liv.rent's December 2025 Ontario Rent Report, the average rent for an unfurnished one-bedroom apartment in Toronto had fallen year over year, representing a significant shift from the rapid increases seen throughout much of 2023 and early 2024. In downtown Toronto, the average rent for these types of units dropped from $2,365 last December to $2,090 this December, representing an 11.6 per cent decline. Similar price drops were also observed in North York and Etobicoke, which saw rent prices drop by 8.3 per cent and 8.7 per cent, respectively. Ontario rent prices, year-over-year. Despite prices cooling off in some markets, suburban rents in Ontario are notably on ...

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3 d. ago Here’s how some young Canadians are facing their financial future

The Canadian Press has been speaking with young people about the financial challenges facing their generation — a tough job market, unaffordable housing and goals that seem out of reach. ‘WAITING FOR EVERYTHING TO WORK OUT’ A few hours into a night out with friends in downtown Toronto, 19-year-old Eleni Koumoundouros has a choice to […]

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3 d. ago Modern waterfront Toronto home with lake access feels like Muskoka in the city

Newsflash: You can own waterfront luxury and still be minutes from downtown Toronto.Homes like this rarely hit the market — after all, everyone wants the best of both worlds. So when one does, it's worth paying attention.The lakefront view at 67 Lake Promenade.67 Lake Promenade is one such house, and it's currently listed for $8.5 million. The 6,200-square-foot, five-bedroom home pairs refined interior craftsmanship with expansive outdoor space and direct lake access — the kind of lifestyle you typically only find in places like Muskoka, not the city.Located in South Etobicoke, this Toronto estate boasts direct views of Lake Ontario, framed against the backdrop of mature trees. Amenities like a heated driveway, flat roofline, and metal siding set the tone for modern luxury before you even step inside.Who could get tired of that view?!Inside, you'll be greeted with a dramatic floating glass staircase, gallery-style walls, wood-clad ceilings, and...

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4 d. ago Toronto quietly shelves plan to snuff out its biggest source of smog pollution

Climate and clean-air organizations across the province are sounding the alarm this week after Toronto quietly stalled a decision that could determine the future of the city's biggest source of smog and pollution. Instead of moving forward with a plan to phase out gas burning at the Portlands Energy Centre, a 550-megawatt natural gas electrical generating station in Toronto, non-profit organizations like the Ontario Clean Air Alliance say the City, in delaying action, has purchased critical climate targets even further out of reach. At its Dec. 4 meeting, the City's Infrastructure and Environment Committee, instead of advancing Councillor Dianne Saxe's motion to start planning a phase-out of the Portlands gas plant, referred the item to a single municipal official for "consideration," without attaching a deadline for a report back. "We need a deadline — not another delay — to end Portland's gas plant pollution,...

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2 w. ago Toronto home bought in the '70s for $64K just hit the market for over $1 million

Can you believe a downtown Toronto house once sold for just $64,000?That's exactly what Gerry Gold paid for 6 Prospect St., a charming central Cabbagetown Victorian, back in 1978."I bought this house in 1978 and have been living here ever since," Gold told blogTO.  "Now that I'm in retirement, I'm planning to move to Delta Road Cottage," a renowned project he completed about 12 years ago with the help of Teeple Architects.The front entrance. For architecture fans, Teeple Architects' portfolio is mostly academic institutional projects and multi-family residential projects, but Delta Road Cottage shows the firm's genius with smaller-scaled projects, and if you haven't seen it, it's worth a Google.A stained glass transom and exposed brick walls add character to the main floor. Back on Prospect Street, the home itself is a treasure trove of classic character.The main floor of the house. Listing agent...

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2 w. ago George Springer connects with young Jays fan as part of Make

TORONTO — Delfina Budziak was mid-sentence when she saw George Springer walk into a downtown Toronto restaurant. Suddenly, no words would come. “When I first saw him walk through the door, I just froze and wasn’t able to speak for like, three minutes,” said the 11-year-old Budziak, who couldn’t even summon what her first words […]

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2 w. ago Group of Toronto buildings to be torn down for huge condo tower

A block of beat-up old storefronts on Toronto's Queen St. E. could soon be razed to make way for yet another high-flying condo tower.A new development application filed with the City of Toronto in late November spells the potential end for a block of low-rise retail properties spanning 329-345 Queen St. E., just west of Parliament Street.Developer Generation Capital has applied to bring a soaring 49-storey tower to the site, a redevelopment scheme requiring the demolition of existing vacant properties.The project features a minimalist design from design architects—Alliance, which would rise just over 162 metres above Queen St. E. if approved as currently proposed.A total of 545 new homes are proposed within the tower, primarily planned as condo units incorporating seven existing rental units, which would be lost to demolition.While most of the block would indeed be reduced to rubble, the proposal would retain the existing three-storey building at 339-345 Queen Street ...

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3 w. ago Thai restaurant in Toronto has closed and here's what's already replaced it

A contemporary Thai restaurant in downtown Toronto has permanently closed its doors after just six months in business due to trademark and branding issues.Same Same (Thai) but Different, formerly located in the Entertainment District, was a modern, refreshing take on Thai cuisine, with dishes like grilled pork cheeks, crispy shrimp toast, egg fried rice, beef holy basil, and of course, pad Thai. Meals were accompanied by a signature cocktail menu inspired by characters from HBO's The White Lotus.  The restaurant was helmed by Chef Warakorn "Tempo" Suriyawong, who led the team at Vancouver's Song (by Kin Kao) to Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition. In an unexpected turn of events, staff at the restaurant revealed this week that Same Same had closed due to "branding matters," as another company owns the trademark for "same same but different."     View this post on Instagram    &n...

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3 w. ago Man dropped off at Toronto hospital died from earlier downtown shooting: police

Toronto police say a man who died Tuesday after being dropped off at a hospital was hurt in a shooting that took place earlier in downtown.

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3 w. ago Winnipeg man hospitalized after gas station attack, police say

A Winnipeg man is facing an aggravated assault charge after an attack at a St. Boniface gas station left a 61-year-old victim in hospital needing multiple surgeries.

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4 w. ago MANDEL: Nicola Puddicombe seeks early release after love triangle axe murder

It was the stuff of juicy tabloid fodder: A Toronto woman convicted in the axe murder of her longtime boyfriend so she could be with her new gay lover. Now 16 years after her conviction for first-degree murder, Nicola “Nicky” Puddicombe, 52, is back in a downtown Toronto courthouse with hopes of convincing a jury […]

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