75 m. ago Liberal government’s high immigration policy created housing crisis: report

The federal Liberal government is belatedly trying to fix a  housing affordability crisis it created though immigration policies which caused population growth to far exceed Canada’s capacity to build new homes to accommodate it, according to a new Fraser Institute study. “Despite unprecedented levels of immigration-driven population growth following the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada has failed […]

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6 h. ago Iconic Toronto barbecue joint is branching out with a totally new concept

Saucier, spicier, with a discernible perfume of wood smoke, a new kind of eye candy will soon be drawing fans to the furthest reaches of King West. Lured by an all-day menu peppered with sticky, smoky, barbecued bites, they'll descend on the corner of King and Spadina for something new from an iconic local spot. Opening this summer, The Carbon Snack Bar is set to revitalize the heritage space at 460 King Street West, last occupied by Quantum Coffee."I fall in love with locations and then I reverse engineer what should go there," explains owner Yannick Bigourdan. "I fell in love with the corner right away, but then I also had in the back of my mind that somewhere in my life I would open a Carbon Snack Bar or two."Still, envisioned as "a baby brother or baby sister to The Carbon Bar," which first opened in 2013 and is still garnering rave reviews, the new spot, he affirms, will have its own unique personality. "We want to offer a very fun grab-and-go experience around that v...

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8 h. ago Watchdog finds no ‘neglect in duty to care’ in B.C. police officer’s death

Sgt. Matthew Ball took his own life a day after Vancouver police revealed sexual assault charges against him and another Central Saanich police officer.

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8 h. ago Life Hacks influencer learns of cancer from genetic test after daughter’s death

A popular influencer was recently diagnosed with stomach cancer after he underwent genetic testing to learn more about why his daughter died in utero. Sidney Raz, known for his Life Hacks series, shared that the discovery was made years before it might have been detected due to an abnormality found in the genetic tests done […]

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8 h. ago Early Warning News Release Regarding the Issuance of Securities of ZYUS Life Sciences Corporation

This press release is issued pursuant to the requirements of National Instrument 62-103 – The Early Warning System and Related Take-Over Bid and Insider Reporting Issues NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — On April 14, 2025, Mr. Wayne Brownlee (the “Acquiror“), who serves […]

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10 h. ago Protests, marches and memories: B.C.’s toxic drug crisis emergency marks 9 years

B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry issued a joint statement marking the sombre anniversary.

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10 h. ago Accused told police she didn't kill drug dealer, points finger at three men

Ashley Bourget said she’d had enough. “I’m done with this because I told you now what happened 100 times and I’m fed up so I’m going to go. If you need me you know where I live,” she said as she stood up to leave the London police interview room. “Now I look like a […]

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12 h. ago With Blue Jays’ Vlad Guerrero Jr. locked up for life, owner Edward Rogers vows World Series will follow

He strode to the podium clad in his stylish pink suit, that finery later covered by the Blue Jays jersey he intends to wear for the rest of his playing days. And then Vlad Guerrero Jr. signed his baseball life away, putting pen to paper on the historic 14-year, $500-million US extension he agreed to […]

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13 h. ago Naked tourists nicked by cops for having sex in the middle of Thailand street

Two tourists from China were arrested after they stripped naked on a street in Thailand and filmed their sex romp. Oh Zhihang, 67, and his partner, Lin Tingting, 35, went so far as to set up a tripod to record their wild sexcapades in South Pattaya. Shocked onlookers and passersby watched as the vacationers did […]

Society

13 h. ago Prosecutor says Sean ’Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers are looking for reasons to delay his May trial

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal prosecutor in New York said Monday that lawyers for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs are looking for reasons to delay a sex trafficking trial slated to start in three weeks. The latest version of the indictment against Combs, 55, added two new charges this month but he still hadn’t […]

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13 h. ago Canada's small cities and towns facing same toxic drug issues as big cities

Representatives from about 30 Canadians small cities and towns are meeting in Lethbridge to discuss regional solutions

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13 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Pickering religious leader faces seven sex assault charges

York Regional Police have charged a religious leader with seven counts of sexual assault. Cops said the suspect, Pravin Ranijan, 44, of Toronto, was running religious studies out of a residence in Pickering. Police said a victim alleged that, between January 2021 and October 2024, they had been sexually assaulted six times during spiritual study […]

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14 h. ago Here are some of the big movies and shows filming in Toronto this season

Toronto is known for being a bit of a mini Hollywood, with tons of shows and movies filming in the city each year. As time goes on, the productions get more and more epic, with the lineup for this spring and into summer being no exception.Keep your eyes peeled when you're out, as these exciting movies and shows are filming in Toronto soon:Mr. IrrelevantThis feature film is for the sports lovers. Mr Irrelevant tells a story about John Tuggle, "drafted in the last round of the 1983 NFL draft by the New York Giants, and his enduring impact on his team and teammates."When: Filming begins April 2025The GreatestAnother one to get excited about if you love sports. The Greatest is about the life of Muhammad Ali, a professional boxer and social activist. Two of the series' producers are Jay-Z and Michael B. Jordan, so you know this is going to be good.When: Filming begins April 2025The Strangers: Chapter ThreeIf you're a horror fan like mysel...

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15 h. ago Most support the ‘Buy Canadian’ movement, even when it means paying more

Trade tensions are fuelling patriotic consumerism, a new survey by Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab suggests

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16 h. ago Halifax residents plan to be ‘welcoming’ to U.S. tourists amid trade war: study

Despite the current political climate and ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, it seems people in Halifax are still welcoming to American tourists.

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17 h. ago Brandon Ingram’s presence next fall will inject life into a Raptors team poised to make run at playoffs

During his end-of-season availability — which seems an odd way to describe a season that ended for him more than four months ago — Brandon Ingram shed some light on an injured ankle he suffered way back on Dec. 7. At the time, he was a member of the New Orleans Pelicans. He would play […]

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19 h. ago David Guetta Talks New Music, Sia Collab, and Life as a “Cool Dad”

David Guetta is back with new music, releasing Beautiful People with longtime collaborator Sia. He opens up about finding a better work-life balance and leaning into fatherhood.

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19 h. ago Ozempic for youth? Childhood obesity care gets an overhaul in Canada

The new approach recommends focusing on quality of life and mental health — and even includes medications like GLP-1s, which include Ozempic for kids 12 and up when needed.

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19 h. ago Tories vow notwithstanding clause to keep repeat criminals behind bars

"I also respect the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which guarantees life, liberty and the security of the person to every single Canadian," Poilievre said

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20 h. ago Poilievre will restore consecutive life sentences for mass murderers using notwithstanding clause

Poilievre said he would only use the Constitution's notwithstanding clause for criminal justice legislation

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