4 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...

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4 h. ago Haunted Halloween event to take over abandoned Target location in Toronto

Toronto is about to get a brand-new Halloween attraction taking over an already chill-inducing venue: Cloverdale Mall's abandoned Target location.This fully immersive and nightmare-inducing playground, dubbed 13 Rooms, will let you step straight into over a dozen terrifying worlds, with no two rooms being quite the same. Rooms with themes like "Deadly Dolls," "Sinister Cinema," "Pumpkin Hollow," and more will offer a variety of frights for whatever kind of scare you're craving this fall. This attraction from the team behind the Screemers haunted house franchise is designed to be an immersive cinematic experience that will live perfectly on your social media feed, with spooky photo opportunities all around. And, like Screemers' other haunted house attractions, you'll want to pay very close attention to anything that may be lurking in the corners. Each space comes to life with dra...

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9 h. ago Why Calgary Flames prospect Jacob Battaglia believes he’s on the right path

Flames second-rounder Jacob Battaglia on his future plan: ‘I’m just very set on finishing my years in the OHL and making the jump, whenever I’m ready’

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13 h. ago Canada wins Davis Cup tie with Israel in empty Halifax stadium

About 400 demonstrators opposing Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank held peaceful protests during Friday's matches.

Sport

14 h. ago Vancouver Canucks hosting free live stream of prospects game tonight in Everett

There's no play-by-play call to go with the game between the Canucks' up and comers and the Seattle Kraken youngsters that starts at 6 p.m.

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14 h. ago ‘Go to eleven’: How the ‘Spinal Tap’ phrase lived on after the movie

Rob Reiner had a secret weapon on the set of “This Is Spinal Tap.” The dialogue in the mockumentary centred around a fictional British heavy metal band was almost entirely improvised. But before they started rolling, director Reiner (who also played documentarian Marty Di Bergi in the film) talked to the art department about funny […]

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17 h. ago Charlie Kirk’s widow vows to carry on fight: ‘The movement my husband built will not die’

OREM, Utah — The widow of prominent right-wing activist Charlie Kirk pledged Friday to carry on her husband’s work, after U.S. authorities announced his alleged assassin had finally been captured. Investigators had appeared to be making slow progress in the hunt for whoever gunned down Donald Trump’s close ally, until they released security camera images […]

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19 h. ago ‘Cries of this widow will echo around the world’: Charlie Kirk’s widow vows to carry on husband’s fight

A heartbroken Erika Kirk spoke in a live address Friday, mourning the loss of "the perfect father" and husband

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19 h. ago In Pursuit of Mental Wellness in the First Responder Community: ‘It’s about saving lives’

This book is a roadmap for the mental health journey that should serve as a guide for other first responder organizations to follow

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28 h. ago Huge harvest market to take over Toronto park for two weekends this fall

Fall is officially slowly creeping in on us, and with that comes pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters galore, and events in the city like the free Fall Harvest Market taking over Toronto's Queens Quay later this month.If an autumn-themed market is something you're looking forward to experiencing during the upcoming season, then mark your calendars and get ready to explore a specially curated vendor market, live music, delicious food, and more to celebrate the arrival of fall.Presented by Street Eats Market and the Waterfront BIA, festival highlights also include a pumpkin patch (cue aesthetic photo opps for your socials), a fire pit and s'mores zone to please your sweet tooth, and an apple bobbing competition (a seasonal staple).A complete list of things to do at the market is available on the event website.Part of the Water/Fall Festival — an attraction that presents art installations, entertainment, food markets, and more, over a span of two weekends in the c...

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30 h. ago U.S. protests China’s ‘coercive’ plan for nature reserve on disputed South China Sea territory

The U.S. and Philippines charged that China was looking at exerting territorial control rather than protecting the environment

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33 h. ago Protests outside, silence inside as Canada faces Israel in empty Halifax arena

HALIFAX — It was a surreal scene in Halifax on Friday as Canada kicked off its Davis Cup tennis tie against Israel behind closed doors at Scotiabank Centre in Halifax. Save for athletes and staff of the two teams and the necessary officials, who were either on the court or courtside, the venue that normally […]

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33 h. ago Junior hockey league winds up in court after expansion Cloverdale team is shut down ahead of season opener

PJHL says new team doesn't meet their bylaw standards,, and it's all part of team owners squabbling all off-season about various points

Sport

33 h. ago Mayoral candidate Sonya Sharp pledges to hire 500 more police officers if elected

Other candidates say there is more to crime reduction than just hiring police

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36 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

36 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

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36 h. ago New pub replaces Toronto bar that closed after 16 years in business

A Toronto bar with a cult following closed down last winter after 16 years, and it's finally been replaced.It's been eight months since cult-favourite Dundas West sports bar (and former home of Slammie Sammies), Opera Bob's, closed its doors after 16 years, much to the disappointment and dismay of its devoted regulars.The pub was a local staple for a casual drink, lively night out, and especially for Manchester City football match screenings, as the Manchester City Football Club Toronto has called the bar home for nearly as long as it's been around.Last year, during the Premier League championships, it even got a considerable shout-out from the New York Times.Alas, as Nelly Furtado once said, all good things come to an end, and, in the winter of 2024, the pub closed its doors for good, setting its devoted fanbase adrift, searching for somewhere new to take root.Now, at long last, the space has officially gotten a new lease on life, and Opera ...

Economics

36 h. ago Robocalls and flyers urge Ontario Liberals to stick with Bonnie Crombie

Liberals will vote on whether to trigger a new leadership race and sack Crombie as leader or allow her to stay on to contest another election against Doug Ford.

Transport

36 h. ago Nova Scotia estimates initial capital cost of Wind West at $60 billion

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia government document on the proposed initial phase of the Wind West offshore project pegs the capital cost at $60 billion. The estimate is contained in the document released Thursday, following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement that Ottawa is prepared to work with Nova Scotia to ramp up the ambitious plan. […]

Economics

37 h. ago Logging firm wins injunction to halt Walbran Valley blockade on Vancouver Island

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has granted an injunction to a forestry company to halt a blockade against old-growth logging in the Walbran Valley on Vancouver Island, with the judge saying it “appears clear” the protesters’ action is criminal. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Amy Francis said Friday that protests “are part of a healthy […]

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