30 h. ago Randall Denley: AG report ignores real improvements in Ontario health care

Shelley Spence’s reports give an unfairly negative impression of the provincial government’s progress on health care

Science

31 h. ago Nova Scotia justice minister wants Mi’kmaw chiefs to help crack down on illegal cannabis

The Nova Scotia government is cracking down on illegal cannabis dispensaries, which it says outnumber legal NSLC stores in the province.

Politics

53 h. ago LILLEY: Ford government pushes major overhaul of Ontario’s struggling education system

After reviewing the latest EQAO scores, Education Minister Paul Calandra says it’s time for Ontario to head back to the drawing board.

Politics

56 h. ago Toys 'R' Us closing dozens of stores across Canada including multiple in Toronto

Toys "R" Us Canada, which was once a dominant force in the country's retail landscape before online giants like Amazon took over, is shrinking at a rapid pace, with at least 38 stores to permanently close by early next year, and a further 12 locations up for sale.In Toronto, it appears as though the closures are all happening at once. In early November, liquidation signs started popping up at the Toys "R" Us at Dufferin Mall, followed by "store closing" banners at the entrance. The location is expected to shut its doors shortly after the holiday season in January, joining a list of stores that are set to disappear by early next year.The chain retailer, which was once the world's largest toy store, has struggled under massive debt over the past few years, as other massive companies, including Amazon and Walmart, have reshaped the industry. The retailer's U.S. parent company officially filed for bankruptcy in 2017, although its ...

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3 d. ago From a renter's perspective: Housing shouldn't be a business | Letters to the Editor

Tuesday, Dec. 2: Citizen readers on the Order of Ottawa, housing, and disgust about conduct of local soldiers

Economics

4 d. ago Toys R Us to shut down all but one of its remaining stores in Quebec

Stores in Quebec City, Laval and Brossard will close Jan. 5, resulting in 68 layoffs and leaving only St-Bruno-de-Montarville.

Other

4 d. ago Adam Zivo: Ontario is now the ‘wild west’ of ‘safer supply’ drugs 

Safer supply remains largely uncontrolled in the province

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1 week ago Michael Taube: Ontario’s sex offender registry should be made public

The 'diddlers' don’t deserve our protection, but innocent adults and children do

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1 week ago Ontario's new doctor residency process makes me puzzled and angry | Letters to the Editor

Tuesday, Nov. 25: Readers respond to an obit of a dog named Oscar, public servant sick days, Ontario's residency program, and Ambassador Hoekstra

Science

1 week ago OPINION: Ontario’s legal cannabis stores are closing — because illegal shops allowed to thrive

Industry is in trouble, and Toronto is now seeing the consequences play out in real time.

Other

2 w. ago Toronto snack store has permanently closed due to rent increase

A Vietnamese snack store in Toronto known for its banh mi has officially closed its doors after only a year in business. Saigon Snacks is just the latest store to bid farewell to the busy Ossington strip, just a few months after celebrating its one-year anniversary. The humble snack store became a reliable place to grab a quick coffee, milk tea, smoothie, or treat, including build-your-own banh mi with your choice of protein, from grilled chicken and grilled pork to cold cuts or fish cake. If you were craving something sweet, there was no shortage of desserts to choose from, including bubble waffles and durian crepes. Despite building a regular fanbase, the snack store took to its Instagram page earlier this month to announce it was closing its doors on Nov. 9. Staff explained that the store was closing due to a rent increase, but that it would hopefully reopen in a new location "when the time's right."     Vi...

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2 w. ago Randall Denley: Ontario can end sales tax on all home sales without waiting for Ottawa

A full sales-tax rebate would be a smart and gutsy solution to the province’s housing shortage

Economics

3 w. ago Ontario skincare company closes store after complaints, allegations it failed to pay rent

A Waterloo Resveralife store has closed after its lease was terminated, prompting relief from customers who allege years of pressure tactics and unresolved complaints.

Economics

3 w. ago Randall Denley: Federal Liberals are making sure Ontario won’t ever get $10

The bargain-priced child care was over-hyped and underfunded from the start, one of the reasons the Ontario government was the last to sign on to the deal

Economics

3 w. ago Ontario’s online gamblers could legally bet against people outside Canada: court

The Court of Appeal for Ontario gave its opinion in a 4-1 split decision released today, more than a year after the Ontario government asked it to rule on the issue.

Technology

3 w. ago Toronto holiday tradition is officially dead but here are 5 fun replacements

Toronto's iconic holiday windows at Hudson's Bay are officially a thing of the past, but that doesn't mean you can't fill that hole in your holiday to-do list with another fun tradition.The themed window vignettes at the former department store's flagship location at Queen and Yonge were a beloved seasonal tradition, first halted by transit investment.What began as a temporary interruption — Ontario Line construction halted the displays in 2023 — quickly became permanent after the retail giant filed for credit protection and officially closed its Toronto flagship store earlier this year.With these beloved vignettes no longer part of Toronto's festive season, you may be looking for other traditions to fill the gap. Luckily, the city has plenty to offer this time of year.Here are five seasonal attractions to help you move on from the loss of the holiday windows at Hudson's Bay.Holiday at The WellThe Well's Nordic-inspired holiday m...

Society

3 w. ago Wendy’s to close hundreds of US stores in bid to halt falling profit

Wendy’s plans to close hundreds U.S. restaurants over the next few months in an effort to boost its profit. The Dublin, Ohio-based chain said during a conference call with investors Friday that it planned to begin closing restaurants in the fourth quarter of this year. The company said it expected a “mid-single-digit percentage” of its […]

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4 w. ago LILLEY: Doug Ford government ‘protecting Ontario’ while feds plan to run deficits for years

Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy looking to return the provincial budget to balance within two years.

Politics

4 w. ago JARVIS: Ford’s fall economic statement must deflate Ontario’s growing debt balloon

Ending, not extending, political welfare is an easy step towards respecting taxpayers and cutting wasteful spending

Economics