8 h. ago This Toronto home for sale hasn't changed hands for half a century

The last time 13 Cliff St. was up for sale, it was 1975.Canada had just switched to the metric system. Wearing a seatbelt had only recently become law in Ontario. And the CN Tower? Freshly finished and not yet surrounded by condos.A lot has changed in the last 50 years — but step inside this three-bedroom, two-bathroom bungalow, and it feels like time hit pause somewhere around the era of disco and Tang.The dining room. There's muted linoleum flooring in nearly every room, honey oak trim throughout, and original millwork galore.The foyer. Miraculously, no popcorn ceilings — so, you win some, you lose some.The kitchen. In short, this place is going to need some updating.The family room with exposed brick walls. But if you can look past the aggressively '70s aesthetic, 13 Cliff St. has a lot going for it.The basement kitchen. For starters, it sits on a rare double lot and boasts a finished basement with a separate entrance, second...

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13 h. ago Letters to The Sun: U.S. isn't capable of making a trade deal with Canada

Re: Carney has no choice: Trade deal with U.S. requires end of supply management Since “supply management” (along with inter-provincial trade barriers) has been on the Fraser Institute’s naughty list as supposedly reducing “economic freedom” in Canada, it is no surprise that it is tossed out as a trade bargaining chip. Would this supposed bargaining […]

Economics

14 h. ago Conviction upheld for Edmonton man who used scissors to kill 7

The man had urged the Alberta Court of Appeal to reduce his conviction from murder to the less-severe manslaughter in the death of the seven-year-old.

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14 h. ago Nearly one in five patients leave Alberta ERs without treatment: AMA report

The total, 18 per cent, is about double the 8.5 per cent of Canadians leaving the emergency room without receiving care

Economics

15 h. ago Norwegian company has plans for LNG export project in Quebec

MONTREAL — As Canada looks to fast-track major projects that could reduce its dependence on the United States, a new subsidiary of a Norwegian energy company says it wants to build a liquefied natural gas export facility in Quebec. Marinvest Energy Canada says there is a strong business case for an LNG project in Quebec […]

Economics

15 h. ago Howard Levitt: Judge awards more than $300,000 in constructive dismissal case

The employer is not entitled to materially reduce compensation without it being a constructive dismissal

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17 h. ago Canadians shortchange savings goals to take summer vacation, says BMO survey

More than half said they had altered their vacation plans due to rising costs and inflation

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19 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays just did something not seen since their last World Series in '93

If you haven't started tuning in to the Toronto Blue Jays much yet this season, now might just be the time.In case you missed it, the Blue Jays just wrapped up one of their most iconic regular-season series in recent memory, sweeping the rival New York Yankees in a four-game set at the Rogers Centre.According to Sportsnet Stats, it's actually the first time in the nearly 48-year history of the Jays franchise that they've swept the Yankees in a four-game set. Additionally, the 36 runs scored over the four games are the most in franchise history.Blue Jays 36 runs are their most during a 4-game series in franchise history vs the Yankees#LightsUpLetsGo pic.twitter.com/qOYfzCzLCE— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) July 4, 2025The series win was doubly exciting for the fact that the Jays ended up catching and then surpassing the Yankees for the American East lead.While winning a division (or even just making the playoffs) isn't the ultimate goal for a baseball season, the l...

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19 h. ago Thousands of dollars raised for talented Toronto baker battling cancer

A GoFundMe campaign launched for Aya, a Toronto baker and pastry chef known for her talent and commitment to her craft, has raised thousands of dollars as she faces a challenging cancer diagnosis. The fundraiser was launched by Kelsey Blackwell, Strategy and Creative Direction at Blackbird Baking Co., where Aya previously worked before joining Evelyn's Wholegrain Bakery. Back in April, Aya was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic lung adenocarcinoma. According to the campaign, she began treatment immediately and stepped away from her baking duties to focus on her health. The fundraiser highlights her resilient spirit, quoting Aya in a recent post where she shared her diagnosis. "Here are my favourite bakeries," she wrote. "I promise their treats cure you and make you smile." Blackwell highlighted the close-knit nature of the city's food scene, telling blogTO, "The Toronto food community is incredibly generous; we all work hard a...

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20 h. ago Ottawa announces funding for five Alberta carbon capture projects

COCHRANE — Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson has announced $21.5 million in federal funding for five Alberta projects that aim to lower the cost of capturing and storing carbon dioxide emissions. The projects are being funded under the Energy Innovation Program, which put out a call for carbon capture, utilization and storage technology proposals. Bow […]

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20 h. ago «J’ai honte de notre président», clame une sénatrice du Vermont

Le climat politique actuel gêne la sénatrice d’État au Vermont, Martine Larocque Gulick, même à l’occasion du 4 juillet.

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21 h. ago Breathtaking landmark to replace Toronto's abandoned planetarium

A truly stunning architectural statement, years in the making, is coming to the University of Toronto — though it will come at the cost of a nostalgic landmark.U of T announced in late June that it will be moving forward with a redesigned plan for its 90 Queen's Park Crescent, reintroducing the project with a totally reimagined plan after six years of behind-the-scenes planning.The impressive new building, designed by the New York-based architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro, working in collaboration with local firm Architects Alliance, will rise six storeys from the site of Toronto's shuttered McLaughlin Planetarium, which opened in 1968 and was closed unceremoniously in 1995.After 30 years of sitting idle, the planetarium's days are numbered, though while this beloved institution would finally bite the dust to make way for change, the University of Toronto's new project would add an impressive new landmark in place of the mothballed attraction.A jaw-dr...

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21 h. ago Canada striker Jonathan David arrives in Italy for expected transfer to Juventus

MILAN (AP-CP) — Canada forward Jonathan David arrived in Italy on Friday for medical tests ahead of an expected transfer to Juventus. With his five-year contract at Lille having expired, David can join the record 36-time Italian champion on a free transfer _ the lack of an acquisition cost serving to up his salary. He […]

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22 h. ago Research on gene therapy for rare inherited disease reduces costly, regular treatment

Out of the roughly 540 people with Fabry in Canada, the researcher says about 100 are in Nova Scotia.

Economics

24 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Who knew Edmonton promotes 'forest bather' program to 'reduce stress and enhance wellness'

Bathing in the forest can be as simple as going for an “exploratory walk” or drinking in all the sensations that surround us in the river valley.

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26 h. ago Opinion: The CRTC is undermining telecom investment in Canada

Forcing companies to share infrastructure they've built at rates someone else sets will discourage investment and reduce productivity

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27 h. ago TRREB: More Interest Rate Cuts and a Trade Deal Would Further Improve Home Sales

TORONTO, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ownership housing affordability continued to improve in June 2025. Average selling prices and borrowing costs remained lower than last year’s levels. However, despite some month-over-month momentum, many would-be homebuyers remained on the sidelines due to economic uncertainty.  “The GTA housing market continued to show signs of recovery in […]

Economics

29 h. ago Deutsche Bank Says Spain Will Keep Outperforming Euro Area Peers

Deutsche Bank AG said the Spanish economy will keep outpacing the euro area’s growth after inflation and borrowing costs eased.

Economics

36 h. ago U.S. immigration detainees start to arrive at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in the Everglades

The facility, which will cost US$450M to operate, consists of tents and trailers surrounded by razor wire on swampland about 72 kilometres west of Miami

Culture

36 h. ago ‘Incredible video’ captured during Alberta storm could be rare ball lightning event: scientist

A couple stepped onto the back porch of their home near Rich Valley, Alta., just before 7 p.m. to get a closer look at the storm passing through when they saw something strange.

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