6 h. ago There are 4 places in the GTA that cost more to live in than Toronto

When it comes to the cost of living in Canada, Toronto often takes the spotlight as one of the priciest places to call home. With its bustling downtown core, soaring condo prices, and ever-rising rent, it's no surprise many assume it tops the charts for affordability challenges, but this isn't quite the case. One would be forgiven for thinking that Toronto is the most expensive city in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), but other cities in the region regularly top the 416 in average cost of living. A recent MoneySense report reveals four cities that surpass Toronto among the most expensive places to live in the GTA, and a couple of them don't come as a huge surprise to anyone paying attention to regional home prices and the increase in living costs. Richmond HillAn aerial view of a residential street in Richmond Hill. Photo by liran finzi sokolovski/Shutterstock. According to the report, Richmond Hill leads the pack amo...

Economics

13 h. ago Police arrest multiple people at opposing immigration demonstrations in Toronto

TORONTO — Toronto police say they have arrested six people at a pro- and anti-immigration demonstration as the opposing groups faced off at a park. Police say one person was arrested for assault and have not provided more information about the reason of the other arrests. DEMONSTRATION : (UPDATE)Bloor St. W & Christie St. area-6 […]

Events

15 h. ago Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI

WASHINGTON — Hours after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, FBI Director Kash Patel declared online that “the subject” in the killing was in custody. The shooter was not. The two men who had been detained were quickly released, and Utah officials acknowledged that the gunman remained at large. The false assurance was more […]

Other

33 h. ago Edmonton residents question police response to crash near Forest Heights school

Witnesses allege the driver was speeding several times over the limit in a school zone when the crash happened Tuesday night in the Forest Heights neighbourhood.

Events

34 h. ago WARMINGTON: Scarborough teacher accused of showing Charlie Kirk murder video to kids

The teacher has been removed from the classroom at Corvette junior Public School while the TDSB investigates the allegations

Society

36 h. ago Calgary parents frustrated to find out CBE school leased to private company

That program closed in June, forcing the students who found their place in that community to start again at schools across the city.

Society

36 h. ago Victoria police school liaison officers to return to schools this month

Victoria police say their responsibilities may include classroom visits, informal conversations with students and delivering presentations on topics such as drug awareness.

Events

36 h. ago Teenage boy charged after fake gun brought to high school in Sherwood Park

A 14-year-old has been charged after a fake gun was brought to a high school in Sherwood Park on Thursday, prompting a large police response.

Events

37 h. ago Braid: Quebec independence leader meets Alberta separatists, promises collaboration

St-Pierre Plamondon was in Alberta this week, speaking to the U of C's school of public policy — and meeting Alberta separatists

Politics

37 h. ago Braid: Quebec’s likeliest next premier backs Alberta separation. Canada had better take him seriously

St-Pierre Plamondon was in Alberta this week, speaking to the U of C's school of public policy — and meeting Alberta separatists

Other

37 h. ago Cowboys and farm dog wrangle wayward bulls in southern Alberta

In what might be the most rural Alberta story ever, a cowboy duo and their farm dog corralled two bulls that broke free near a school in Coaldale on Friday morning.

Other

38 h. ago FanDuel agrees to pay Jaguars roughly $5M to offset losses from ex

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — FanDuel has agreed to pay the Jacksonville Jaguars roughly $5 million to help offset the nearly $20 million that a former employee stole from the NFL franchise and deposited at the sportsbook, a person familiar with discussions said Friday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because […]

Economics

38 h. ago Teen, 14, charged after imitation firearm brought to Sherwood Park high school

A 14-year-old is facing charges after police seized an imitation firearm from a Sherwood Park high school Thursday. Strathcona County RCMP issued a news release just after 2 p.m. Thursday advising of a heavy police presence at Archbishop Jordan Catholic High School after officers received a firearms complaint. One person was taken into custody, and […]

Events

38 h. ago Manitoba pledges $20M to permanent National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation home

The facility will house historical records, including oral testimonies about the impacts of the residential school system, recorded by Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Society

38 h. ago Manitoba cabinet minister apologizes for sharing post about American activist’s death

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba cabinet minister is apologizing for sharing a social media post about the killing of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine had shared another person’s post that described Kirk as racist, sexist and transphobic, calling him a “white nationalist mouthpiece.” The post’s author said they had no empathy for […]

Politics

40 h. ago False active shooter report at U.S. Naval Academy leaves 1 injured

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A false report of an active shooter at the U.S. Naval Academy led to one person being injured at the Maryland military college, officials said. The person injured was airlifted to a hospital on Thursday and was in stable condition, Lt. Naweed Lemar, the spokesperson for the base that hosts the academy, […]

Events

40 h. ago PQ leader praises Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for standing up to Ottawa

Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, who became leader of the sovereigntist PQ five years ago, was a guest speaker Thursday at the University of Calgary's School of Public Policy.

Politics

41 h. ago School bus fire: Quebec pulls all 1,200 Lion electric buses off roads for inspection

MONTREAL — Schools across Quebec have been forced to cancel bus service after the government pulled all of the roughly 1,200 Lion electric buses in the province off the roads. The provincial government said it took the precautionary measure after a Lion electric school bus caught fire in Montreal earlier this week. Several children and […]

Events

42 h. ago Bonnie Crombie to face Liberal leadership test as party members gather for AGM

TORONTO — Ontario Liberals are set to hold a leadership vote this weekend, amid grumbling from some members about whether Leader Bonnie Crombie is the right person to take them back into government. The party is gathering in Toronto for its annual general meeting, its first since the mixed-bag February election that saw them regain […]

Politics

43 h. ago Two 'dangerous and aggressive' bulls near Coaldale school, RCMP warns

Two “dangerous and aggressive,” bulls are nearby to schools in Coaldale, warns local RCMP. Coaldale RCMP say they are currently assisting farmers to round-up the animals just north of Highway 3, near 18th Avenue. They are issuing a safety warning for the area, especially for students who may be walking to school this morning. An […]

Society