13 h. ago Trash and tension mount in Philadelphia on Day 8 of workers strike, while some seek pop

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — As trash and tempers heat up across Philadelphia on Day 8 of a strike by blue-collar city workers Tuesday, some residents and small business owners are hiring pop-up hauling services to clear their blocks of garbage, even as they broadly support the union’s quest for higher pay. Mayor Cherelle Parker, a Democrat, […]

Society

63 h. ago St. Thomas Police and fire departments are warning residents to stay away from the city’s downtown, as a fire has hit the city’s core.

Arson is suspected in a St. Thomas fire early Sunday that destroyed a heritage building on the city's main street, police said 

Events

1 week ago Russian drones kill 2 and injure 17 in Odesa as Ukraine destroys helicopters in Crimea

In Odesa, a drone slammed into a residential tower block in the city, causing damage to three floors and trapping residents, emergency services said.

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1 week ago How a style of house specific to Toronto has evolved through the ages

Ever notice those tall, narrow, tightly arranged homes decked out with the oversized bay windows you see in Toronto neighbourhoods like Trinity Bellwoods and the Annex? They're perhaps the most prevalent style of homes in Toronto, a distinctly local form of architectural expression that has been around for over a century. The iconic 'Bay-and-Gable' style houses have shaped Toronto's residential neighbourhoods and are a signature look of the city's landscape. Their namesake is inspired by their form: large bay windows sit vertically atop each other on the home’s front facade, lining up with gable rooftops. Built during a time of economic challenges and rapid population growth, Victorian Toronto residents were compelled to devise alternative methods for building homes that got around local taxes.By the late 1800s, Toronto's property taxes were based on the width of a home's frontage, and lots were quickly severed and built out with narrow ho...

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1 week ago Thousands head home in Flin Flon, Man., after wildfires weeks earlier forced them out

WINNIPEG — Buses carrying residents from the northern city of Flin Flon were being loaded up Wednesday morning, preparing to bring them back after a menacing wildfire forced thousands to flee weeks earlier. “Welcome home to everyone,” Deputy Mayor Alison Dallas-Funk said in a Facebook video Wednesday morning. “Can’t wait to have you back in […]

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1 week ago Toronto's Kensington Market losing yet another longtime independent business

A beloved Toronto fishmonger that's been a neighbourhood cornerstone for over a decade is closing down at the end of the month.Kensington Market is among the most community-centric neighbourhoods in Toronto; a tall order, considering the city's growing population and residents' increasing tendency to stick within their own circles.It's this exact community-first attitude in Kensington that's allowed the neighbourhood to foster a number of legendary local spots, from Courage My Love to Augusta Fruit Market and many in between.Local fishmonger business, Hooked Inc., is one such stalwart.The business was born in 2011, when founders Kristin and Dan Donovan opened Hooked's original location in Leslieville, selling some of the highest-quality, sustainably caught, local seafood in the city, and their Kensington location quickly followed in 2012.Hooked didn't have a monopoly on the fresh fish business along Baldwin Street, with other local staples like Sea Kings ...

Economics

2 w. ago Letters to The Sun: Community services not keeping up with development in Vancouver

Being a long-time Vancouver resident, I’ve seen the evolution of the city firsthand. There are so many amazing attributes to enjoy and be proud of, but the current direction of city council and development at all costs is not one of them. They work to build more housing — great, but then delay the needed […]

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2 w. ago Glenora and Crestwood residents find legal means to fight city's zoning bylaw

As residents plan to place restrictive covenants on their land titles, city council looks to limit the size of developments in mature neighbourhoods

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3 w. ago Toronto is faking it as at least 4 different cities this week for major film productions

If you're not paying attention while cruising around downtown Toronto this week, you may just look up to find yourself in Boston, Washington, San Francisco or New York City, as various film projects set in these American locales are currently underway in the downtown core.Toronto is well-known for its ability to seamlessly pass as other major metropolises, which, along with often being cheaper to film in than its U.S. counterparts, has helped shape the city's reputation as Hollywood North.Given that we were also recently crowned the best place in the world for those looking to make a career in the biz due to our gigantic and ever-growing film sector, it's no wonder that so many productions choose to shoot here, with countless movies and TV series on the go at any given time.Over the last few days, residents have spotted pockets of the city completely transformed to masquerade as various locations for big-name titles.Automobile...

Politics

3 w. ago Remains of Air India crash victims are handed over to relatives

AHMEDABAD, India — Authorities have started handing over remains of the victims of one of India’s worst aviation disasters, days after the Air India flight crashed and killed at least 270 people, officials said Sunday. The London-bound Boeing 787 struck a medical college hostel in a residential area of the northwestern city of Ahmedabad minutes […]

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3 w. ago Chicken Caesar wraps making major comeback in Toronto and people are obsessed

Chicken Caesar wraps are having a real moment in Toronto right now, and the city's residents could not be more excited about it.I don't mean to toot my own horn, but I do pride myself on having a particularly adventurous palate. Whether it's slimy, briny, earthy, mushy, crunchy or spicy, I'll try it and, more often than not, can get behind it.With that said, there's something undeniably magical about the simple perfection of the almighty Chicken Caesar wrap that's kept it an immovable entry on my death row meal lineup for as long as I can remember.One small problem: for the longest time, the bastardized quasi-Italian delights were nearly impossible to find in the city. You'd think something so widely adored would be a staple on every menu from Scarborough to Etobicoke, but, as I learned while in the depths of some particularly severe cravings, that's just not the case.Maybe it's because they're 'kid food.' I don't care. I want Caes...

Politics

3 w. ago Air India crash investigation underway as search for evidence continues

The London-bound Boeing 787 struck a medical college hostel when it fell in a residential area of the northwestern city of Ahmedabad minutes after takeoff Thursday.

Economics

3 w. ago Resident group wants city to pause proposed RapidTO changes to Bathurst St.

A newly-formed group of business owners and concerned residents are pushing back on plans to install transit-only lanes on a significant stretch of Bathurst St. Protect Bathurst, formed last month in response to the city’s RapidTO plans that would see the creation of priority TTC streetcar and bus lanes between Lakeshore Blvd. and Eglinton Ave., […]

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4 w. ago Halifax mayor’s proposed pause on new bike lanes ‘scapegoating’: cycling activist

Some cyclists in Halifax are shifting into high gear in anticipation of a motion coming to Halifax Regional Council this week. 

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