6 h. ago T&T Supermarket to open its latest location in a Toronto mall

A long-standing Loblaws location inside a Toronto mall is due to close its doors this month, but it won't be long before another supermarket giant swoops in to replace it. The Loblaws store inside RioCan Empress at 5095 Yonge St. is preparing to shut down at the end of October, staff confirmed to blogTO via phone call last week. The grocery store, which sat below one of the longest freestanding escalators in North America for decades, will officially close on Saturday, Oct. 25. However, another Loblaw Companies-owned supermarket chain will soon take over the massive retail space. According to a building permit filed with the City, a request to renovate the retail space to accommodate a new T&T Supermarket was accepted back in July. The Vancouver-based Canadian Asian supermarket chain was acquired by Loblaw back in July 2009, and has drastically increased its footprint in Toronto over the past few years, with locations at College and Spadina...

Other

6 h. ago Some Canadians will get a sizeable payout from the government this week

Canadians who are eligible for the Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB) can expect to receive payments this week.According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), ACWB payments are issued in three automatic installments throughout the year. The ACWB is an advanced payment of the Canada Workers Benefit (CWB), a refundable tax credit that eligible individuals can claim on their tax return.The benefit is meant to help individuals and families who are working and earning a lower income. Canadians who are eligible for the CWB on their tax return will receive advanced payments of up to 50 per cent of the CWB through the ACWB. Since the next payment date falls on a weekend, on Sunday, Oct. 12, eligible Canadians will receive their money on the last business day of the week, which is Friday, Oct. 10.You're eligible if you meet the following criteria:You're over 19 years old on Dec. 31, or live with a spouse or common-law partner or your child,You're a resident ...

Politics

6 h. ago Popular Toronto sandwich shop that closed finally making comeback this week

A once-popular Toronto sandwich shop that's been closed for nearly a year is about to open a new, permanent location.The day is nearly here: Slammie Sammies is making its epic return to the Toronto food scene this weekend, as the sandwich shop gears up for the grand opening of its first-ever permanent location.Founded by Pedro Dos Santos and Marilyn Simms of Vert Casse-Croûte Catering in the spring of 2024, Slammie Sammies first made its mark on the city while operating out of the beloved, now-defunct (but replaced by the equally great Roxton Pub) Opera Bob's.Serving what Dos Santos and Simms describe as "sloppy, messy, two-hander sandwiches," Slammie Sammies gained its reputation for precisely that: whopping sandwiches that leave you scraping every last bit of filling off the wrapping once it's done.Grilled Chicken Tzatziki, Vietnamese Sweet Beef, and Shrimp Po Boy were all among the sandwich venture's best-sellers before it fell into a sudden h...

Sport

6 h. ago Le Québec tiraillé entre protection et destruction de la biodiversité

Le gouvernement veut conserver plus de territoire tout en autorisant des projets qui nuisent à la nature.

Other

6 h. ago Les voix des artistes s’unissent pour réclamer la fin de la guerre à Gaza

Au Québec et partout dans le monde, des figures du milieu culturel se mobilisent pour appuyer les Palestiniens.

Culture

9 h. ago Bettman sees value in NHL’s Olympic break after success of 4 Nations tourney

SUNRISE, Fla. — Commissioner Gary Bettman isn’t the biggest fan of taking a nearly three-week break in the middle of the NHL season so players can participate in the Milan-Cortina Olympics. That said, he obviously sees the value. Bettman spoke at the season-opening game Tuesday between the Florida Panthers — who raised their second consecutive […]

Other

11 h. ago Yankees manager took a shot at Buck Martinez in hilarious back

Despite some recent shots thrown back and forth, Toronto Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez has no issue with Aaron Boone.Boone, the New York Yankees manager, took exception to some comments made by Martinez last month. While calling a game, the long-time Blue Jays announcer said the Yankees were not "a very good team."The comments caused quite a bit of backlash and were clearly heard by the Yankees. Prior to his team facing the Jays in the ALDS, Boone was quick to denounce Martinez's assessment."Contrary to some thoughts up here, we're a really good team," Boone told reporters last week. "I know Buck had some thoughts. That's all I was responding to. He's wrong. But it doesn't matter. We've got to go play, and we've got to go perform."While Boone may not have agreed with Martinez's comments, the latter cleared up any potential drama between the two, sharing a funny interaction they had prior to the ALDS gettin...

Culture

11 h. ago CGI offrait un prix 29% plus bas que LGS pour le virage numérique de la SAAQ

Le procureur pour la commission, Alexandre Thériault-Marois, a tenu à mettre en perspective cette comparaison.

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11 h. ago MPs launch probe of trucking sector, Bloc calls out labour standards

OTTAWA — Labour standards in Canada’s trucking sector are under scrutiny as a House of Commons committee launched a study of the issue this week and the Bloc Quebecois called on the government to end what it calls exploitative practices. The transport committee is studying an industry business model known as “Driver Inc.,” in which […]

Transport

12 h. ago Week 19 for Calgary Stampeders: Another top test ahead for suddenly struggling CFL side

Coach Dickenson hopes charges respond with 'something to build on' from last game's late rally bid

Other

12 h. ago Magic mushroom ban does not violate freedom of thought, judge rules

The drug law is constitutional and “does not offend the principles of fundamental justice," the judge said.

Other

12 h. ago Judge hears requests for publication bans in trial of man charged with spying for China

Yuesheng Wang, 38, of Candiac, is charged with obtaining a trade secret from Hydro-Québec for the benefit of China.

Other

13 h. ago Morgan’s Warriors outreach group providing hope, healing for Winnipeg’s vulnerable

Morgan's Warriors provides outreach support to the vulnerable people in Winnipeg three days a week, in memory of Morgan Harris.

Other

13 h. ago Marineland says its remaining belugas shouldn’t be sent to N.S. sanctuary

Federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson denied Marineland's request last week for a permit to ship Canada’s last captive whales to buyers at an aquarium in China.

Other

13 h. ago Legault met de l’avant sa moyenne au bâton pour les projets informatiques

La CAQ blâme les médecins pour le report du Dossier santé numérique et argue que 80% des projets numériques vont bien.

Transport

13 h. ago Legault met de l’avant sa moyenne au bâton dans les projets informatiques

Le gouvernement caquiste blâme les médecins pour les déboires du dossier santé numérique.

Transport

13 h. ago Legault met en avant les résultats de ses projets informatiques

Le gouvernement caquiste blâme les médecins pour les déboires du Dossier santé numérique.

Transport

14 h. ago Canucks: Teddy Blueger’s injury opens the door a little wider for Braeden Cootes

Teddy Blueger will be out at least a week with a suspected knee injury.

Other

14 h. ago Five premiers urge Carney to withdraw court submission on notwithstanding clause

OTTAWA — Five premiers say Ottawa’s recent call for limits on the notwithstanding clause amounts to a “complete disavowal” of the bargain that spawned the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Constitution’s notwithstanding clause gives provincial legislatures or Parliament the ability to pass legislation that effectively overrides provisions of the Charter, though only for a […]

Society

14 h. ago Quebec safety campaign urges drivers to yield for pedestrians at crosswalks

Piétons Québec denounces the spike in pedestrian injuries and deaths in the last few years.

Transport