5 h. ago Stunning $5 million Toronto house was inspired by rice terraces carved into mountains

Architecture often draws inspiration from nature, but this Toronto home took its cue from an unexpected muse: the traditional rice terraces carved into mountainsides of Southeast Asia.Designed by the award-winning team at Studio Pyramid, 2 Tarlton Rd. rectilinear design steps naturally down the slope of the land, creating a seamless connection between the structure and its surroundings."From the facade, it looks like a square building. However, from the south side, you see a series of rectangular shapes," explains co-realtor Paul Maranger.The front entrance. The home's marble exterior is a work of art in itself — laser-cut and then hand-chiselled — giving the facade a texture and depth that feels sculptural rather than purely functional.A bedroom. "Studio Pyramid is always forging new ideas," adds co-realtor Christian Vermast. "This one is a true expression of form meeting function."The family room. And that...

Economics

13 h. ago PARKER: Shutdown a smokescreen for Democrats bankrupt of ideas 

A basic truth is that nothing stays the same. This is true for any individual or any nation. Each day, you are not the same person you were yesterday. Either you are moving forward or backward. Either you are improving or deteriorating. I often quote historian Arnold Toynbee that “an autopsy of history would show […]

Other

14 h. ago Trump directs the Pentagon to use ’all available funds’ to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure U.S. troops are paid Wednesday despite the government shutdown. Trump said in a social media post that he was acting because “our Brave Troops will miss the paychecks they are rightfully due on October […]

Other

31 h. ago White House says ‘substantial’ layoffs of federal workers have begun amid shutdown

‘It’ll be a lot, and we’ll announce the numbers over the next couple of days, but it’ll be a lot of people,’ Trump told reporters

Society

39 h. ago Firings of federal workers begin as U.S. government shutdown drags on

WASHINGTON — The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers in the ongoing government shutdown. Russ Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, said on the social media site X that the “RIFs have begun,” […]

Politics

40 h. ago U.S. government layoffs have begun, Trump’s budget director says

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to fire federal workers since the shutdown began and suggested they could fall most heavily on "Democrat agencies."

Politics

46 h. ago Speaker Johnson keeps the House away as he fights to end the government shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mike Johnson is the speaker of a House that is no longer in session. The Republican leader sent lawmakers home three weeks ago after the House approved a bill to fund the federal government. And they haven’t been back in working session since. In the intervening weeks, the government has shut down. […]

Politics

49 h. ago Citing unease over graft, Japan’s Komeito leaves the longstanding ruling coalition headed by the LDP

TOKYO (AP) — The head of Japan’s Komeito says it is leaving the ruling coalition headed by the Liberal Democratic Party due to concerns over corruption. The decision announced Friday by Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito deals a serious blow to the Liberal Democrats, who last weekend chose ultra-conservative lawmaker Sanae Takaichi as its leader. Takaichi […]

Other

56 h. ago No end in sight for U.S. government shutdown as Democrats resist pressure from Trump

Trump on Thursday repeated his threats to slash government programs popular with Democrats as he berated the party at a cabinet meeting

Politics

58 h. ago Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks

A judge blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois.  It’s a victory for Democratic officials who lead the state and city and have traded insults with President Donald Trump about his drive to put troops […]

Society

61 h. ago ELDER: The politics of the shutdown, Obamacare, crime and deportations

One more time: There is no such thing as free lunch. Government has no money. It acquires the money used to pay for things one of three ways — taxing, borrowing or printing.  Democrat senators, with three exceptions, voted against keeping the federal government fully running because they want to add back spending reduced under […]

Politics

65 h. ago Namib Minerals Reaffirms and Expands Collaboration with WSP for Feasibility Studies to Advance Expansion Plans

NEW YORK, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Namib Minerals (“Namib Minerals” or “the Company”), (Nasdaq: NAMM), an established African Gold producer with a portfolio of mining and exploration assets in Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo, is pleased to announce that it has re-engaged WSP, one of the world’s leading professional services firms, […]

Economics

66 h. ago Jaguars and Browns trade cornerbacks, with Campbell going to Cleveland and Newsome to Jacksonville

Tyson Campbell was far from a perfect fit in Jacksonville’s new defensive scheme, and he was getting paid like a shutdown cornerback. It was hardly an ideal setup for the rebuilding Jaguars. So they traded him for another player from the 2021 NFL draft. Jacksonville and Cleveland swapped starting cornerbacks Wednesday night, with Tyson Campbell […]

Economics

69 h. ago Turbulence ahead? Expect travel delays amid U.S. government shutdown

The U.S. government shutdown is impacting air traffic controllers, which means delays and potential cancellations for Canadian travellers as well.

Politics

69 h. ago Parker: The Daisy apartment block to celebrate city's energy history and roots of Brawn Family Foundation

The building will be named The Daisy in honour of Bob’s mother, Daisy Mamini Brawn, who raised her family on the Bankview site, as a tribute to the values she passed down — care, community and a deep love of Calgary

Culture

2 d. ago Ian Cooper: Turning Canada into a technological powerhouse isn’t rocket science

But if the government wants a winning strategy, it should borrow an idea from a former astronaut

Other

3 d. ago Liberté académique et autonomie universitaire, deux piliers de la démocratie

Ce contre-pouvoir essentiel essuie des attaques qui affaiblissent autant la recherche que la démocratie.

Society

3 d. ago Calgary mayoral candidates have pledged to boost public safety. Will the ideas reduce crime?

While downtown advocate welcomes renewed talk of improved policing, another expert argues aspirations are not the same as a workable plan

Events

3 d. ago What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown

The federal government shutdown has entered its second week, and already shortages of air traffic controllers have strained operations and disrupted flights at some U.S. airports. Experts, as well as union leaders representing air traffic controllers and security screeners, warn that the impact could grow significantly worse if the shutdown continues and employees start to […]

Politics

3 d. ago Trump appelle à mettre en prison le maire de Chicago et le gouverneur de l’État

Le président américain accuse les deux élus démocrates de ne pas protéger les membres de la police de l’immigration.

Events