4 h. ago Toronto man trying to bring his dream of building a new music venue to life

With the collective support of the entire community behind him, a Toronto man is working to turn his dream of opening a new music venue into reality.Driven by a deep love for his community and a passion for music, 29-year-old Kinkade Davis is transforming the space at 1035 Gerrard St. E. into Mercy on Gerrard — a venue that will serve as a creative hub for emerging artists and a gathering place for music fans across the city.After self-funding the project with savings from years of tree planting, Davis turned to the community for donations and help with sourcing supplies needed for the venue. Since launching a GoFundMe page in January, Davis has raised over $8,300 out of his $31,035 goal, which will go towards completing remaining renovations, building a new sign, as well as setting up a sound system and lighting.As part of the campaign, anyone who donates $200 or more will have their name honoured on a plaque by the venue's entrance to pay tribute to those who helped make the...

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7 h. ago Tofino, Ucluelet, Port Alberni lost more than $60M in 2023 highway closures

A wildfire on Vancouver Island's Cameron Bluffs in June 2023 forced the closure of Highway 4 for weeks with intermittent closures for the remainder of the summer.

Economics

8 h. ago B.C. NDP government secrecy extended to its own Sunshine Coast candidate

Vaughn Palmer: This government needs to be watched closely for its habit of burying anything that could become controversial

Politics

10 h. ago How student loan, nutrition programs will outlive U.S. Education Department

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that critical programs handled by the Education Department for student loans and nutrition would be transferred to other departments.

Economics

11 h. ago Toronto takes steps to finally protect the city's oldest bar for good

One of the oldest pieces of Toronto history that we've still got left has, at long last, been given the designations it requires to remain a landmark of the city for a long time to come.The Wheatsheaf Tavern, opened all the way back in 1849, has always generally been considered the oldest bar in the city, although it was technically opened after The Black Bull, which debuted under a different original name — thus, some say, disqualifying it from the title — over a decade earlier (The Bull closed last year, anyhow).Aside from a brief scare when it shuttered in 2019, which turned out to be only temporarily and for the purpose of completing a stunning facelift, the Wheatsheaf has been pouring brews at King and Bathurst for nearly two centuries.Which is why the Toronto Preservation Board pushed through a motion to designate the property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act — a recommendation that just passed this week.A threads post about ...

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11 h. ago Brookfield Infrastructure Announces Sale of NGPL Amidst Strong Capital Recycling Momentum

BROOKFIELD, News, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (“BIP”) (NYSE: BIP; TSX: BIP.UN) signed an agreement to sell its remaining 25% interest in its U.S. gas pipeline to one of the business’s existing owners. This sale represents a complete and successful exit of the business, generating total proceeds of over $1.7 […]

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11 h. ago Panama reopens talks about the future of a controversial copper mine, but opposition remains

DONOSO, Panama (AP) — More than a year after Panama’s Supreme Court halted operations at a huge copper mine because its government concession was deemed unconstitutional, the country’s new administration is signaling a potential restart. Business groups are lobbying President Jose Raul Mulino, who says he’ll start discussing the mine’s future with his team next […]

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11 h. ago Redefining cybersecurity: Data, resilience and the future of MDR 

Inside eSentire’s data-driven approach to 24/7 cyber defense, real-time response and building a resilient future

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12 h. ago McCAUGHEY: New York City council race critical to Gotham’s safety

The vast majority of New Yorkers believe their city is in crisis. Electing a new mayor won’t solve it. The crisis is largely due to the lunatic-left policies enacted by city council — even over the opposition of the mayor. Truth is, the council treats the mayor like a pinata. New Yorkers need to go […]

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12 h. ago Conor McGregor says he’s officially running to be president of Ireland

'This is the future of Ireland with me as President. All citizens of Ireland to have a voice and a choice on their future,' Conor McGregor wrote, announcing his presidential run.

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12 h. ago What to do with Hudson's Bay gift cards and rewards during liquidation

The Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) will begin liquidation sales on Monday for most of its locations in Canada — so what does this mean for any outstanding gift cards or rewards?On Friday, Canada's oldest company received approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to run liquidation sales from March 24 to June 15.However, HBC has sought permission to keep six stores open while starting the liquidation of its remaining locations and e-commerce business.The Bay has not shared exactly how big the discounts will be, but if you're gearing up to take advantage of them, it may be helpful to know if any unused gift cards or your rewards will still be redeemable.The Bay gift cardsAccording to the latest court filings, the retailer will accept payments by debit, credit, cash and gift card during the liquidation process.However, Canadians who want to use their gift cards have a deadline of April 6 to use them before they are no longer accepted as a form of payment.Previous court...

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12 h. ago Fewer than 1% of March Madness brackets remain perfect after first day

ESPN reported that every pick was wrong on 30 of its brackets -- a nearly impossible feat in its own right even if a contestant were trying to pick all losers.

Culture

12 h. ago Manitoba revenue, spending targets unrealistic, Opposition Tories say

The Manitoba government's plan to balance the budget in two years will require tighter financial restraint than in recent years and steady growth in revenues.

Politics

13 h. ago Le PQ craint que Legault et ses ministres échappent à la commission SAAQclic

L’opposition demande la récusation du juge Denis Gallant depuis sa nomination.

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13 h. ago One man arrested after Vancouver Tesla dealership vandalized

According to VPD, there have been eight incidents of mischief in the city since the start of the year that police believe are politically motivated and in opposition to Tesla CEO Elon Musk.

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14 h. ago No B.C. Hudson’s Bay stores on the list to be saved amid liquidation

Lawyers said they have a plan to keep six stores open and operating as normal, but at this point they do not have a restructuring solution.

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15 h. ago Hudson's Bay is keeping 3 of its Ontario locations open amid liquidation

A small flame may still flicker for the future of the Hudson's Bay Company, but much of the country will remain in the dark without the physical presence of Canada's oldest retailer and company.As part of its restructuring under creditor protection from the federal Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), the retailer returns to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice today, seeking approval to keep just six stores open while beginning the liquidation of its remaining locations and e-commerce business on Monday, March 24, 2025, when fire sale prices of merchandise begin.This retains just 7.5 per cent of Hudson’s Bay's existing network of 80 stores across the country. Additionally, the three Saks Fifth Avenue and 13 Saks OFF 5th outlet stores will close.These select stores saved from the chopping block will be limited to Ontario and Quebec, where Hudson’s Bay has 32 and 13 stores, respectively. As well, three of the four distribution centres are currently located i...

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16 h. ago Argos add veteran coaches Marshall, Shivers to round out Dinwiddie’s staff

The remainder of the Argos coaching staff are returning from the team's 2024 championship season.

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16 h. ago Eyeing China threat, Trump announces Boeing wins contract for secretive future fighter jet

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Friday that Boeing will build the Air Force’s future fighter jet, which the Pentagon says will have stealth and penetration capabilities that far exceed those of its current fleet and is essential in a potential conflict with China. Known as Next Generation Air Dominance, or NGAD, the manned […]

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16 h. ago Special avalanche warning for B.C., Alberta Rockies with ’highly volatile’ conditions

It says two slides have been fatal and the snowpack "remains primed for human-triggering."

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