5 h. ago People in Ontario getting sick of tipping 'just because someone did their job'

Though people in Ontario will always have differing opinions on how much you should tip, the landscape has changed drastically since the lower pay for hospitality workers was nixed in favour of one standard minimum wage across industries provincewide in 2022, effectively removing the reason for tipping in the first place.As the rising cost of living continues to squeeze wallets across the country, the topic of tipping has become more controversial, with many criticizing skyrocketing tipping prompts across not just bars and restaurants, but cafes, fast food chains, some stores and even online retailers.(This writer has even been prompted to tip for a car battery replacement from CAA, with a 20 per cent tipping suggestion on an over $400 service that took the contractor about 15 minutes to complete.)There is a fair proportion of people who seem to want the practice — which is unique to the U.S. and Canada, and rare pretty much everywhere else in the...

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5 h. ago Canada's largest Korean Festival returns to Toronto next month

Get ready, Toronto! The ultimate celebration of Korean culture is back and bigger than ever. The Toronto Korean Festival (TKF) is returning to Mel Lastman Square from Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24, 2025, and this year marks its 25th anniversary.With over 100,000 visitors expected to pack the square throughout the weekend, TKF is set to deliver an unforgettable fusion of K-pop, culture, cuisine, and community.If you're a fan of K-pop, this is your moment. On Saturday and Sunday nights, the main stage will be headlined by ONE PACT, a rising five-member boy group that's been topping charts and stealing hearts all year.Friday's kickoff features a performance by Funkyverse, the Korean-Canadian street dance crew that blew away judges on Canada's Got Talent.And if you're still standing after all that, the K-pop DJ stage will keep the party going late into the night on Friday and Saturday, with sets by MOOBEK and Toronto's very own, Shyykimm.Beyond the beats, TKF is serving up some...

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5 h. ago The complete history of the famous fake mountain at Canada's Wonderland

The hulking artificial mountain at the heart of Canada's Wonderland hasn't always been bristling with coasters, growing from humble origins as a park centrepiece on opening day in 1981 into the ride-laden massif that exists today. Standing over 45 metres above Wonderland's International Street (but looking considerably taller thanks to the magic of forced perspective), Wonder Mountain has always served as the park's visual icon, and various attempts have been made over the decades to incorporate coasters into Wonderland's central magnet — for better or worse.Here's the complete history of the famous fake mountain that serves as a backdrop for countless Ontario childhood memories.Ontario could have had its own Eiffel TowerCanada's Wonderland was built to similar specifications as sister parks Kings Island and Kings Dominion. However, the park's original owner, Taft Broadcasting Company, wanted to give the new attraction a uniquely Canadian theme. Instead of ...

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8 h. ago Un quarantenaire glisse d'un cap rocheux et se noie en Montérégie

Un homme de 41 ans s'est noyé dans une zone isolée à Pointe-des-Cascades, en Montérégie, samedi.

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9 h. ago Négociations tarifaires: Trump tenterait d’obtenir des accords «finaux» au moyen de ses lettres, selon un analyste politique

Dans ses lettres, Donald Trump a annoncé au Mexique et à l’Union européenne l’imposition de droits de douane de 30%.

Politics

9 h. ago Une septuagénaire happée mortellement par un véhicule devant une crèmerie des Laurentides

Un véhicule est entré en collision avec une septuagénaire attablée à l’extérieur d’une crèmerie à Sainte-Sophie dans les Laurentides, samedi.

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11 h. ago WARMINGTON: Cherry sets record straight on MacLean’s claim ‘Poppygate’ was TV exit strategy

Canadian legend pushes back on claims he orchestrated his Hockey Night in Canada firing or that he was ever in a Boston hospital

Sport

11 h. ago La fumée des incendies de forêt canadiens recouvre le nord du Midwest américain

La majeure partie du Minnesota et d’autres États étaient classés comme ayant une mauvaise qualité de l’air samedi.

Events

12 h. ago Trump surenchérit avec 30% de droits de douane pour le Mexique et l’UE dès le 1er août

Cette mesure, uniforme sur les 27 pays membres de l’UE, toucherait chacun d’entre eux différemment.

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14 h. ago Droits de douane américains: une «catastrophe» pour les vins et spiritueux français

Des droits de douane de 30% sur les exportations européennes aux États-Unis serait une «catastrophe» pour le secteur français des vins et spiritueux.

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14 h. ago Quebecers are the happiest in Canada, P.E.I residents least happy: survey

MONTREAL — A new poll by Leger has found that Quebec residents are the happiest in Canada. The web survey of nearly 40,000 Canadians found that Quebecers rated their happiness at an average of 72.4 out of 100, which is well above the national average. New Brunswick followed Quebec with an average of 70.2, while […]

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15 h. ago La folie des «Boys»: «l’iceberg du Titanic» et autres anecdotes amusantes sur la franchise la plus payante du cinéma québécois

Puisque l’été sera celui des «Boys», avec une nouvelle pièce de théâtre et un spectacle hommage à Juste pour rire, on en a discuté avec trois acteurs.

Culture

16 h. ago xAI s’excuse pour les messages extrémistes de l’assistant IA Grok

Après une mise à jour, le 7 juillet, le chatbot a fait l’éloge d’Hitler et dénoncé des «stéréotypes anti-blancs» sur X.

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16 h. ago B.C. climate news: Canada may not be ready for ’new reality’ of flash flooding, severe storms | Researchers announce plan to save B.C.'s endangered southern resident orcas

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of July 7 to 13, 2025.

Events

16 h. ago Livres «sexuellement explicites» bannis dans les écoles en Alberta: un mouvement influencé par «un vent du sud», selon un sociologue

Les écoles albertaines ont jusqu’au mois d’octobre pour retirer des tablettes de leurs bibliothèques des livres considérés «sexuellement explicites».

Culture

17 h. ago Menaces tarifaires de Trump: Montréal réduit ses contrats avec les entreprises américaines

La Ville de Montréal a réussi à remplacer des entreprises américaines qui avaient des contrats avec elle.

Economics

17 h. ago Huge lines and tech issues plague debut of new coaster at Canada's Wonderland

Thrillseekers flocked to Canada's Wonderland on Saturday for the debut of the park's new record-breaking launch coaster, AlpenFury — but the first day for the hotly anticipated ride didn't come without a little bit of chaos.Wonderland's new flagship attraction is proving a massive draw for park attendance on its first day, debuting to overwhelming demand on Saturday, July 12.But, in a familiar turn of events for a hot ticket event in the Greater Toronto Area, the hyped-up attraction has already devolved into a day-one crowd scene.@canadaswonderland 🎥 It’s here. The AlpenFury POV you’ve been waiting for. 🤯 And today, it’s not just a video...AlpenFury officially open! Experience the rush as you launch straight through Wonder Mountain, hit 115 km/h, and tear through nine mind-bending inversions. Are you brave enough to face nature’s wrath? *Filmed with park-approved mounted devices. #AlpenFury #CanadasWonderland #RollerCoaster #LaunchCoaster #Toronto #Th...

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17 h. ago [PHOTOS] Au Pérou, une citadelle de 3 800 ans ouvre ses portes aux touristes

Une citadelle de 3 800 ans de la civilisation Caral, l’une des plus anciennes au monde, située dans le nord du Pérou, a ouvert ses portes au public.

Society

17 h. ago National Defence considering purchase of fighter drones that could fly with F

Government documents suggest purchasing a fleet of aerial combat drones that could fly alongside fighter jets could cost as much as $16 billion and would require hundreds of staff.

Events

18 h. ago «Rencontrer des gens que vous voyez dans votre téléphone à l'année longue» au Longueuil Comique Fest

Le festival Longueil Comique Fest offre l’occasion «d'aller rencontrer des gens que vous voyez dans votre téléphone à l'année longue».

Technology