3 d. ago Farkas proposes banning of national flags at City Hall amid questions of Palestinian ceremony

The federation also expressed concern about the planned motion to ban future flag-raisings, including the Israeli flag in May.

Society

4 d. ago Saskatchewan farming group raises concerns over foreign land ownership

Saskatchewan's largest farmers group is calling on the government to consider their concerns regarding foreign farm land ownership.

Other

4 d. ago Despite ‘immature’ squabbles, council approves small biz in neighbourhoods

Concerns raised last year – like the fact that the city can’t keep a pot shop or bar out of a site approved for retail – still apply under the proposal accepted by council.

Other

4 d. ago ‘I didn’t sign up for this’: Facial detecting ads near Toronto’s Union Station raise concerns

New billboards near Toronto’s Union Station using facial detection tech are raising privacy concerns, with experts warning of weak safeguards and lack of clear consent.

Other

5 d. ago Polar vortex could make a white, but frigid Christmas in Canada this year: report 

A high-pressure system in the Arctic could push frigid air south starting in mid-December, raising hopes for a white Christmas and concerns of a deep freeze

Culture

5 d. ago Polar vortex could make a white, but frigid Christmas in Canada this year: report

A high-pressure system in the Arctic could push frigid air south starting in mid-December, raising hopes for a white Christmas and concerns of a deep freeze

Culture

6 d. ago UK lawmakers raise concerns about aquarium penguins: ‘It’s un

Some of the Gentoo penguins at the Sea Life London Aquarium have never seen the sky, according to activists

Other

6 d. ago Ukraine Budget Measures Raise Alarm With IMF as New Talks Begin

The International Monetary Fund is raising concerns about a range of Ukrainian budget measures as the lender begins talks with the war-battered nation on a new four-year loan package.

Other

2 w. ago Trump declines to clarify if the U.S. will conduct tests of its nuclear weapons

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump declined to say Friday whether he plans to resume underground nuclear detonation tests, as he had seemed to suggest in a social media post this week that raised concerns the U.S. would begin testing nuclear weapons for the first time in three decades. The president told […]

Science

2 w. ago Maple Leafs’ Halloween horror: Another slow start raising big concerns

This isn't the first October that Toronto has been slow out of the gate, but stakes are a little higher now.

Culture

2 w. ago ESMAIL and HILL: Smith government should embrace larger role for private health

In recent weeks, defenders of the health-care status quo have raised concerns about the Alberta government’s health reforms, including the potential for a larger role for the private sector in the health-care system. Clearly, opponents of reform want to maintain the status quo and increase spending. But in fact, private providers are essential for Albertans […]

Politics

2 w. ago Sio Silica submits revamped silica sand mining proposal in eastern Manitoba

WINNIPEG — A Calgary-based mining firm has submitted a second application to extract silica sand from eastern Manitoba, after being rebuffed last year in its initial attempt. Sio Silica, in a filing with Manitoba’s Clean Environment Commission, said it has taken into account concerns raised previously, and is now planning to drill fewer wells in […]

Other

3 w. ago Indonesian Stocks Tumble on Worries About MSCI Weighting Change

Indonesian stocks tumbled by the most in over six months after an MSCI Inc. consultation paper raised concerns about a potential re-weighting of local shares.

Economics

3 w. ago Saskatchewan involuntary drug treatment legislation leaves experts with questions

Community advocates and health policy experts are raising questions and concerns about new involuntary treatment legislation set to be introduced by Saskatchewan this fall.

Economics

3 w. ago India’s Reliance Snaps Up Middle East Oil After Russia Sanctions

India’s Reliance Industries Ltd. has bought millions of barrels of crude from the Middle East and US after Washington sanctioned two Russian producers, raising concerns about a disruption to oil flows.

Events

3 w. ago Critics express concerns about changes to B.C.’s graduated licence program

While the move is intended to help ease the long wait times for testing, it is raising concerns that more unskilled or inexperienced drivers will be on the roads.

Other

3 w. ago Toronto intersection plagued by 'infuriated' drivers now considered urgent safety risk

A Toronto intersection where frustrated motorists wait out throngs of pedestrians has been identified as an "urgent" safety risk, prompting the City to explore new turning restrictions.The corner of St. George and Ursula Franklin streets regularly sees large crowds of students from the University of Toronto's St. George Campus. This pedestrian flow causes regular confrontations with impatient motorists attempting to find a gap in foot traffic to turn west onto Ursula Franklin from St. George.With tempers flaring and the fall semester now in full swing, the school is raising urgent concerns about the problematic intersection and seeking a fix before someone gets killed.In response to these concerns, Dianne Saxe, City Councillor for Ward 11, University-Rosedale, has requested changes to traffic rules at the intersection.In a letter addressed to Toronto and East York Community Council members ahead of an Oct. 22 meeting, Saxe noted that  "heavy pedestr...

Transport

4 w. ago Canucks: Why Filip Chytil’s latest big hit injury raises concussion, career concerns

When Chytil was dropped to the ice by a heavy check Sunday, it sparked the worst fears of another concussion — and his playing future

Transport