4 h. ago Outbursts over encampment forces evacuation of council chambers

A heated discussion about the future of a homeless encampment near downtown London caused politicians to evacuate chambers and a woman to be barred from city hall.

Events

5 h. ago Photo radar cuts has Edmonton council exploring new traffic enforcement options

Three weeks after new Alberta government limits on photo radar took effect, Edmonton council is asking the city to look into alternative ways to conduct traffic safety enforcement.

Other

5 h. ago Jericho Lands megaproject development plan gets green light from Vancouver council

 The plan, which has been hotly contested by some area residents, envisions 13,000 new homes housing 24,000 people on the Jericho Lands site.

Sport

9 h. ago Delta passengers forced to ‘hold the plane together’ after roof caves in

Travellers on a Delta flight from Atlanta to Chicago got more than they bargained for when the interior of the plane started to collapse. “My homie was on a Delta flight and the ceiling collapsed,” content creator Lucas Michael Payne captioned a video on TikTok which has been viewed more than 200,000 times. The clip, […]

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10 h. ago Canadiens encouraged by comeback despite Game 1 loss to physical Capitals, Ovechkin

Montreal — the youngest team in the post-season and last to clinch a spot — came back from a 2-0 deficit to force overtime.

Economics

14 h. ago Toronto neighbourhood wants their garbage day changed so people can party more

One Toronto neighbourhood is appealing to the City for a change in garbage day, arguing that the presence of loaded bins is hindering the vibes for its end-of-week party crowd.If any neighbourhood in the city could possibly get away with fighting for a change in garbage day to better support partying, it would be Ossington, and, according to a motion set to go before City Council later this week, that's exactly what they're doing."As we approach the patio season, the busiest evenings for hospitality and retail services in the west-end areas of Ossington, Queen West, and College Promenade are Thursday through Saturday," the agenda item opens.Currently, however, the neighbourhood's garbage day coincides with the peak period on Thursday evenings, "which has been identified as a less-than-ideal time for both residents and businesses," it goes on to say.A letter from Meg Marshall, the manager of the Ossington BIA, argues that not only do garbage ...

Culture

17 h. ago WAXON Laser + Waxbar Secures Strategic Investment to Accelerate National Expansion

Fraser Clarke, wellness franchise veteran and owner of Massage Addict, joins forces with WAXON as strategic partner and investor TORONTO — WAXON Laser + Waxbar, one of Canada’s fastest-growing hair removal franchises, has announced a strategic investment and partnership with Fraser Clarke, owner of Massage Addict and a leading figure in the Canadian wellness franchise […]

Society

18 h. ago Call of the Wilde: Canadiens come up short in playoff opener to Capitals

The Montreal Canadiens rallied to force overtime against the Washington Capitals, but fell 3-2 on a winner from Alex Ovechkin in the playoff series opener.

Economics

27 h. ago Duncan business owner says city no longer responding to small fires

Will Arnold says he and other business owners are frequently forced to extinguish warming fires lit by unhoused people in the area.

Events

29 h. ago As council weighs homeless camp's fate, resident wants to stay put

As London city council is set to weigh in on a proposal to clear one of the city’s largest homeless camps, people living there and residents who live on a nearby street are unsure about what could come next. A city council committee backed Ward 1 Coun. Hadleigh McAlister’s emergency motion to close the city-run […]

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33 h. ago Lawsuits accuse insurers of colluding to drop coverage in fire

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Two lawsuits filed in Los Angeles allege major home insurance companies have colluded to limit coverage in California communities at high risk for wildfires and force homeowners onto the state’s last-resort insurance plan that offers basic coverage and high premiums. Insurers, including State Farm and 24 other companies that hold 75% […]

Events

33 h. ago Passengers evacuate on slides after Delta plane engine catches fire in Orlando

The engine fire broke out on Delta Air Lines Flight 1213 while the plane was pushing back from the gate for departure before heading from Orlando to Atlanta.

Events

36 h. ago Whiteout parties a boon to downtown and Winnipeg’s morale, chamber says

The sudden growth of the downtown population during home playoff games is a huge boost to the city's economy, the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce's Loren Remillard says.

Culture

37 h. ago Conservative candidate target of election ‘repression operation,’ task force says

A campaign to discredit Don Valley North candidate is taking place on Chinese-language social media platforms.

Politics

44 h. ago Sutcliffe: We need to build homes faster in Ottawa. Here's how

If developers, city council, the federal government and the province team up, we can fix the housing affordability crisis. The housing task force is just the start.

Other

51 h. ago Ontario First Nation asks governments to respond to flooding emergency

NESKANTAGA FIRST NATION, Ont. — A First Nation in northern Ontario that has been under a boil-water advisory for over 30 years is calling on all levels of government to respond to a state of emergency in the area, days after announcing it would evacuate community members hundreds of kilometres south to Thunder Bay. Chief […]

Politics

3 d. ago The history of Queen's Park's chaotic opening day in Ontario

Today, Queen's Park is the nerve centre of Ontario's provincial government and a familiar landmark in Toronto. The impressive Romanesque Revival building, which is made of pink Credit Valley sandstone, has been home to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario since 1893.It also houses the Lieutenant Governor's suite and offices for Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs), but what you might not know is that its opening day was quite a bit…quirky.In 1859, the City leased the area from King's College, and the following year, the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) opened up a park in honour of his mother, Queen Victoria. The park was long considered a location for new parliament buildings, and between 1879 and 1880, their construction was officially authorized by the Ontario Legislature and city council.Queen's Park circa 1893. Photo: Toronto Public Library Archives.Ultimately, the commission was awarded to Richard Waite of Buffalo in 1886, a choice that sparked q...

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3 d. ago Ontario's first inspector general of policing reflects at one

When Ryan Teschner was appointed as Ontario’s first inspector general of policing, he vowed to visit all of the province’s 43 police forces and meet with the boards overseeing them.

Events

3 d. ago OPINION: Earth Day reality check shows Canada’s air quality is excellent

On Dec. 1, 1962, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers met the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the 50th Grey Cup at Toronto’s Exhibition Stadium. During the game, a mass of thick fog rolled ashore from Lake Ontario, severely limiting on-field visibility and forcing the CFL to suspend play with less than 10 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter (the game […]

Culture

3 d. ago Russian President Vladimir Putin announces an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

Russia previously announced that it had pushed Ukrainian forces from one of their last remaining footholds in the Kursk region

Events