65 h. ago Trump 1st president excluded from NAACP national convention in 116 years

The NAACP announced Monday the group will not invite President Donald Trump to its national convention next month in Charlotte, N.C., the first time the prominent civil rights organization has opted to exclude a sitting president in its 116-year history. NAACP president Derrick Johnson announced the move at an afternoon press conference, accusing Trump of […]

Society

3 d. ago Canadian home sales rise for the first time in more than six months

Housing market's long-awaited turnaround may finally be happening, says CREA

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3 d. ago Galapagos tortoise celebrates his 135th birthday and his first Father’s Day at Zoo Miami

MIAMI — A South Florida zoo’s oldest resident celebrated his 135th birthday and his first Father’s Day on Sunday. Goliath, a 517-pound (234-kilogram) Galapagos tortoise at Zoo Miami, became a father for the first time earlier this month, zoo officials said. “Goliath is my hero, and I am sure he will soon be an inspiration […]

Culture

4 d. ago Cochrane rallies around family effort to raise $43K for girl's robotics legs device

For months, Michelle Aguilar, a former flight attendant and full-time mom has been selling gently used clothes, collecting bottles and items, and writing letters to any business willing to donate money. It has all been for her daughter Brielle, who lives with cerebral palsy — a group of disorders that impact an individual’s ability to […]

Economics

1 week ago Vance says Musk making ‘huge mistake’ going after Trump but downplays ’emotional’ attacks

JD Vance's comments come as other Republicans in recent days have urged the two men, who months ago were close allies spending significant time together, to mend fences.

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1 week ago ‘We’re people too’: Canada’s homeless population is aging, changing how shelters run

VANCOUVER — Seventy-one-year-old Roger Oake sat on a bench outside the Union Gospel Mission shelter in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside after breakfast. He had been sleeping at the shelter for about a month “this time” and said that after several years of homelessness, walking “the beat” during the day when the shelter isn’t open has become […]

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2 w. ago One of Toronto's best breakfast sandwich shops is expanding to a new neighbourhood

The folks behind one of Toronto's best breakfast sandwiches are giving more of the city's residents the chance to see what all the hype is about as they prepare to open a new location in the city.What began as a collaboration between Reunion Coffee Roasters and The Federal in 2018 has taken on a life of its own in the seven years since, and now, there's no denying that Roncesvalles Village's Gold Standard lives up to the name.Particularly lauded for their titular Gold Standard breakfast sandwich, which comes topped with bacon, kale or vegan sausage, cheesy eggs, aioli and pickles on an English Muffin, the cheeky sandwich window is a staple for residents of Toronto's west side looking to break their fast.It's even a favourite of Arkells' Max Kerman — and what could be a more truly Toronto endorsement than that?They later expanded with a location in Parkdale (this time one where people could actually enter), and this month they're t...

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2 w. ago These are all the cool new discounts you can get in Ontario with your Presto card

If you use a Presto card to get around Toronto, you're probably already familiar with its convenience for transit. But beyond helping you tap onto a bus or a train, Presto cards double as discount passes to some of Ontario's top attractions, events, and experiences.Simply possessing a Presto card means you're eligible to unlock some exclusive perks that can help you save money while also keeping your schedule jam-packed for the summer. And, Presto has unveiled a fresh batch of limited-time offers for cardholders throughout the month of June.Here are just some of the new perks you can take advantage of with your Presto card this month:Major events and festivalsRBC Canadian OpenWhether you're a golf enthusiast or just looking to spend some time outdoors, this is a prime opportunity to catch top-tier talent on the green.The RBC Canadian Open takes place between June 4 and 8, and Presto cardholders get 15 per cent off general admission using the code PRESTO15 at che...

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2 w. ago Lethbridge local wins lottery for the third time in less than a year

David Serkin of Lethbridge has taken home his third large lottery prize in less than a year. The cancer survivor won $500,000 on the August 20 LOTTO MAX draw, $1 million on the November 16 LOTTO 6/49 draw and most recently $1 million prize on the May 3 LOTTO 6/49 Classic draw, totalling $2.5 million […]

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2 w. ago Toronto has an official foosball club and it's hiding in an unlikely place

Foosball has a fanatical fanbase in Toronto, and they're quietly operating out of an office space in Etobicoke — but they want you to hop on the bandwagon.Retro pastimes seem to be having a real renaissance in Toronto. From arcade bars becoming staples on the party scene to businesses like Antisocial Pinball Lounge reviving formats nearing the brink of extinction, there's something For the members of the Toronto Foosball Club, foosball could quite possibly be the city's next frontier.Recently moving into a new-and-improved space tucked inside an industrial unit on The Queensway, the Toronto Foosball Club is the only place in the city devoted entirely to foosball, 24/7.And when I say 24/7, I mean it literally. Members, whose fees begin at $80 a month, can access the club on any day at any time using a key fob, which is a pretty sweet deal for those really looking to hone their skills in the... sport? Game?Up to 28 people can play at a time at Toronto Foosb...

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2 w. ago HUNTER: Junk Justice poster boy Jordan Morin back behind bars

After serving time for his assault on his girlfriend, who died months later, he's been busted for drugs

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3 w. ago MLB invests in Athletes Unlimited Softball League ahead of June debut

Major League Baseball is investing in Athletes Unlimited to support its softball league that will debut next month, marking the first time MLB will have a comprehensive partnership with a professional women’s sports league. MLB said Thursday it was making a strategic investment in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League of an undisclosed amount for operational […]

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3 w. ago GTA new home sales remained extremely low in April – Federal GST measures inadequate

Toronto, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greater Toronto Area, May 28, 2025 – Greater Toronto Area (GTA) new home sales remained extremely low in April, showing little change from earlier months and marking a seventh consecutive month of record all-time lows, eclipsing the 1990 downturn, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) announced […]

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3 w. ago Three Alberta byelections, including two in Edmonton, called for June 23

Voters in Edmonton-Strathcona, Edmonton-Ellerslie, and Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills will held to the polls in just under a month's time

Politics

3 w. ago DEAR ABBY: Nephew left speechless looking for the right words

DEAR ABBY: What do you say when going to visit a not-so-close relative who is dying? I have an aunt who has been diagnosed with late-stage cancer and has recently gone on hospice. She may have one to four months to live. I used to spend time around her during family functions when I was […]

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3 w. ago Parkside Dr. speed camera vandalized for fifth time in past 6 months

The Parkside Dr. speed camera, Toronto’s busiest and most vandalized traffic enforcement tool, was cut down for a fifth time in the past six months. Advocacy group Safe Parkside revealed the latest malicious act on Friday. “The lack of meaningful safety measures remains a big concern on Parkside Drive, a street that borders the city’s […]

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3 w. ago Most notorious speed camera in Toronto chopped down for 5th time

The automated speed enforcement camera on Parkside Drive, near Algonquin Avenue, was taken down sometime between Thursday and Friday.

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3 w. ago Toronto's most notorious speed camera sawed down by vandals for the umpteenth time

Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras in and around Toronto are quite prone to being toppled or defaced by angry motorists and passersby who see them as a symbol of a police state, but there's one device in particular that has been destroyed not once, but no less than five in the last few months.The Parside Drive camera has been blinded by spray paint, hacked down multiple times, and even at one point tossed into a pond in nearby High Park.And, despite the City's efforts to keep the camera in operation — it being Toronto's most productive, raking in more than $7 million in fines over three years in operation — people just keep on putting it out of commission, including again this week.Safe Parkside, a grassroots group that has long pushed for better safety measures along the north-south roadway, shared the news and their frustration on Friday morning."The Parkside Drive speed camera was just cut down for a...

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3 w. ago The last time G7 leaders landed in Alberta: Golf, tennis and hello, Bono?

When the G7 leaders land in Alberta next month, they may well find time to enjoy a bit of our fresh mountain air. That was certainly the case in 2002 — the last time Kananaskis hosted the world’s most powerful leaders for a summit. There was time for golf, tennis, morning jogs and even a […]

Politics

3 w. ago Mahmoud Khalil permitted to hold newborn son for 1st time despite government objections

NEW YORK — Detained Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was allowed to hold his one-month-old son for the first time Thursday after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to keep the father and infant separated by a plexiglass barrier. The visit came ahead of a scheduled immigration hearing for Khalil, a legal permanent resident […]

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