39 h. ago Protests outside, silence inside as Canada faces Israel in empty Halifax arena

HALIFAX — It was a surreal scene in Halifax on Friday as Canada kicked off its Davis Cup tennis tie against Israel behind closed doors at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. Save for athletes and staff of the two teams and the necessary officials, who were either on the court or courtside, the venue that normally […]

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42 h. ago New pub replaces Toronto bar that closed after 16 years in business

A Toronto bar with a cult following closed down last winter after 16 years, and it's finally been replaced.It's been eight months since cult-favourite Dundas West sports bar (and former home of Slammie Sammies), Opera Bob's, closed its doors after 16 years, much to the disappointment and dismay of its devoted regulars.The pub was a local staple for a casual drink, lively night out, and especially for Manchester City football match screenings, as the Manchester City Football Club Toronto has called the bar home for nearly as long as it's been around.Last year, during the Premier League championships, it even got a considerable shout-out from the New York Times.Alas, as Nelly Furtado once said, all good things come to an end, and, in the winter of 2024, the pub closed its doors for good, setting its devoted fanbase adrift, searching for somewhere new to take root.Now, at long last, the space has officially gotten a new lease on life, and Opera ...

Economics

45 h. ago Canada to open Davis Cup tie vs. Israel in empty Halifax venue amid security concerns

Canada will open its Davis Cup tennis tie against Israel behind closed doors today at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax.

Events

46 h. ago Here's what replaced Toronto fine dining restaurant that closed in under a year

A fine dining restaurant in Toronto has closed its doors after less than a year, and it's already been replaced.Sigh. We know that not everything's built to last, but we had a good feeling about short-lived farm-to-table restaurant The Lost Land.A collaboration between Larry Feldmeier, chef de cuisine at Chicago's Oriole, a two-Michelin-star force, Pidapipo Gelato owner Edison Xue, and chef Cesar Karanapakorn of Judaline and Florette, the restaurant came with some serious promise.Still, it opened quietly to mixed reviews before, just months later, shuttering just as quietly as it arrived.It's not all bad news, though, because, just as swiftly as The Lost Land came and went, it's already been replaced, and its usurper looks just as promising.Now, the space at 146 Yonge St. is home to Bar Filo, a stylish Italian cocktail bar and restaurant, which opened its doors at the beginning of September.The name Filo, the Bar Filo team told ...

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67 h. ago New sex assault allegation detailed against former VPD cop Keiron McConnell

A new review has been ordered into a closed-door hearing that took place in May 2025 over a sex assault allegation against disgraced cop Keiron McConnell.

Events

4 d. ago Chef left one of Toronto's top restaurants to start his own place and it opens soon

A Toronto chef who cut his teeth at one of the city's Michelin-recommended restaurants is finally breaking out on his own later this month.It's been nine months since a devastating fire forced Vela, a celebrated eclectic restaurant with an affinity for Asian flair, to close its doors, and there's still little word on when it'll make its comeback.While such a roadblock could easily be enough to thrust even the most time-hardened of chefs into despair, for Vela's then-executive chef and partner, Marvin Palomo, it marked a new beginning.No, we won't use a phoenix-rising-from-the-ashes analogy here, but if ever there were a time for it, it would be now.Palomo told us that after the fire at Vela, the opportunity to open a restaurant of his own presented itself, and he immediately "jumped at it."Now, Palomo's next chapter is nearly ready to open. It's called Liliana, and it's due to be a perfect nexus of all his career experience thu...

Culture

1 week ago Carney says his ministers are looking for ways to cut spending at cabinet retreat

Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet will meet behind closed doors for a second day in a row today, as the Liberal government prepares for Parliament’s return in a little under two weeks. Cabinet is discussing efforts to spur industrial investment, refocus Ottawa’s spending priorities for the coming fall budget and counter U.S. President […]

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1 week ago Moderate health risks for Calgarians as smoke continues to blanket the city

Limiting time outside, keeping windows and doors closed, and recirculating air in homes can help reduce exposure

Science

1 week ago Toronto donut shop known for provocative name closes permanently

A beloved Toronto doughnut shop — and one widely considered to be among the city's best — permanently closed its doors this weekend.For the past 14 years, few doughnut shops in Toronto have come anywhere close to Glory Hole Doughnuts in the race for the city's favourite.The reason behind the doughnut shop's (and eventual chain's) success is twofold. Firstly, thanks to the doughnuts themselves — sizable, decadent and unique confections available at a palatable price — and, secondly, the warm, inclusive atmosphere present at each of the shop's locations.Ultimately, though, it can all be traced back to owner Ashley Jacot de Boinod.Since Glory Hole's inception back in 2011, community has been the shop's motto, fostered through the shop's cheeky name, its playful flavours, and Jacot de Boinod's own warm nature. Of course, it also helped that her doughnuts were good.Really good.Still, even when your doughnuts ...

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2 w. ago Varcoe: Carney has opened door to Canadian LNG exports closed by Trudeau government, says natural resources minister

Canada’s prime minister met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Tuesday and said there are medium-term opportunities for LNG trade

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2 w. ago Varcoe: Carney has opened the door to Canadian LNG exports – one closed by Trudeau government, says Liberal natural resources minister

Canada’s prime minister met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Tuesday and said there are medium-term opportunities for LNG trade

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2 w. ago CHARLEBOIS: The $800 line that could cost Canada’s food industry $1 billion

U.S. will close door Friday on long-standing trade convenience: The de minimis exemption

Economics

2 w. ago Vancouver mayor, councillors broke rules by planning votes behind closed doors: report

The report concludes that Mayor Ken Sim and seven ABC councillors breached the Vancouver Charter by privately planning how they would vote on and amend two items before council.

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2 w. ago One of Toronto's best pizza places has abruptly closed its doors

A Toronto pizza restaurant that's held court on one of the city's most popular streets for almost a decade has inexplicably closed its doors.The debate surrounding where, exactly, serves the best pizza in Toronto is about as contentious as that of who makes the best Jamaican patties or whether the Leafs will ever win the Stanley Cup, but a few standouts seem to score a place on almost everyone's list.There's Badiali, of course, as well as Mac's Pizza, Maker, Blondies, and North of Brooklyn, all names that regularly populate the "best pizza in Toronto" lexicon. There's also, nestled in a faux-dingy space on Ossington, the much-loved Superpoint.Founded by Jesse Fader and Jonny Poon, the team behind the now-defunct Bar Fancy, among a slew of other projects that include Extra Burger, Nice Nice, Paris Paris and, most recently for Poon, Taberna Lx, Superpoint instantly solidified its spot among the thin-crusted heavy hitters of the city.Loc...

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3 w. ago Vancouver appoints Alberta lawyer to look into complaint about change of city manager

In a statement, the office of Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim denied there had been any inappropriate or closed-door meetings related to recent change of city manager, and "any suggestions otherwise are completely baseless."

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4 w. ago Beloved Toronto business shuts down with special City recognition after over 30 years

A long-standing Toronto institution is set to close its doors after some thirty years, but it isn't going without a little recognition.Owners of Roula & Thomas Hair Salon at 2305 Queen Street East are hanging up their shears more than three decades after opening their doors to the Beaches neighbourhood.A post made to a community Facebook group for the area on Wednesday flagged the closure, citing it as a major loss for locals. It stated that the small business's doors will be locked forever at the end of August."It comes with a heavy heart to share this news, and it feels, for many of us, as if someone has died," reads the post.A post to a Beaches community Facegroup group on Wednesday shared the heartbreaking news of the closure.A truly remarkable run for a small business, the dynamic duo of Greek immigrants Thomas and Roula has long been a community stalwart, always offering a cup of coffee or helpful adv...

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