3 h. ago Iconic Toronto barbecue joint is branching out with a totally new concept

Saucier, spicier, with a discernible perfume of wood smoke, a new kind of eye candy will soon be drawing fans to the furthest reaches of King West. Lured by an all-day menu peppered with sticky, smoky, barbecued bites, they'll descend on the corner of King and Spadina for something new from an iconic local spot. Opening this summer, The Carbon Snack Bar is set to revitalize the heritage space at 460 King Street West, last occupied by Quantum Coffee."I fall in love with locations and then I reverse engineer what should go there," explains owner Yannick Bigourdan. "I fell in love with the corner right away, but then I also had in the back of my mind that somewhere in my life I would open a Carbon Snack Bar or two."Still, envisioned as "a baby brother or baby sister to The Carbon Bar," which first opened in 2013 and is still garnering rave reviews, the new spot, he affirms, will have its own unique personality. "We want to offer a very fun grab-and-go experience around that v...

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5 h. ago Avoid US or Take Burner Devices, Canadian Executives Tell Staff

Some major public institutions in Canada, including a pension management firm and a leading hospital, are advising staff against traveling to the US, marking a greater erosion in the country’s longstanding trust with its neighbor.

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8 h. ago Climate top priority for many Quebec municipalities’ federal election wish list

Mayors and elected officials across the country are expressing worry that talk of the economy is overshadowing concerns over climate change.

Politics

8 h. ago Police watchdog probing death of man involved in cottage country shootout

Ontario’s police watchdog says it’s investigating the death of a man who was involved in an exchange of gunfire with police in cottage country. The Special Investigations Unit says police responded to a call in Minden Hills on Sunday about a man who had left his property with a firearm. The SIU says Ontario Provincial […]

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8 h. ago Attack by gunmen leaves at least 40 people dead in Nigeria: President

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s president said on Monday that at least 40 people were killed when Muslim gunmen, believed to be herders, attacked a Christian farming community in the north-central part of the country, the latest in an increasing wave of violence in the West African country. President Bola Tinubu also said he has […]

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11 h. ago Liberal staffers responsible for party’s failed disinformation campaign ‘reassigned’

"It's the same divisive misinformation and disinformation tactics that they've pushed upon the country for years, they're trying to distract from their record," Tory MP Michelle Rempel Garner told the Sun

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12 h. ago Here are some of the big movies and shows filming in Toronto this season

Toronto is known for being a bit of a mini Hollywood, with tons of shows and movies filming in the city each year. As time goes on, the productions get more and more epic, with the lineup for this spring and into summer being no exception.Keep your eyes peeled when you're out, as these exciting movies and shows are filming in Toronto soon:Mr. IrrelevantThis feature film is for the sports lovers. Mr Irrelevant tells a story about John Tuggle, "drafted in the last round of the 1983 NFL draft by the New York Giants, and his enduring impact on his team and teammates."When: Filming begins April 2025The GreatestAnother one to get excited about if you love sports. The Greatest is about the life of Muhammad Ali, a professional boxer and social activist. Two of the series' producers are Jay-Z and Michael B. Jordan, so you know this is going to be good.When: Filming begins April 2025The Strangers: Chapter ThreeIf you're a horror fan like mysel...

Culture

12 h. ago Trump charmed Bill Maher. The comedian’s fans don’t find it funny.

It sounds like a joke that Bill Maher might tell: A comedian, a rapper and the U.S. president sat down at the White House for dinner. But the actual meeting between Maher and President Donald Trump – brokered by musician Kid Rock last month – was filled with serious conversation about policy, sprinkled with humor […]

Sport

12 h. ago Toronto rent prices continue to fall and are the cheapest they've been in years

Though Toronto is still very far from being considered an affordable place to live, rent prices in the city have been on a consistent downward trajectory for many months now, and the latest figures from March 2025 are no different.By the end of 2024, the average cost of an apartment in the Big Smoke had plummeted to the cheapest level it had been in more than two years, which has now extended into a whopping 32-month low.New reports from listing platforms like Zumper and Rentals.ca show that though it's still far pricier to nab a place in the GTA than almost anywhere else in the country, tenants are being afforded more financial wiggle room than they have in previous years, with the monthly rent of all sizes of units ever-lowering while the real estate market falters.As of last month, the typical one-bedroom unit in the region has dropped to around $2,300, marking a small reduction both month-over-month and year-over-year (by 0.4 per cent and ...

Economics

13 h. ago El Salvador president says he won’t be releasing man wrongly deported by US

The meeting came as El Salvador has been a critical linchpin of the Trump administration’s mass deportation operation sweeping the country.

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14 h. ago Government's new Canada Strong Pass will make travel across the country cheaper

As Canadians rethink summer travel plans and increasingly try to support local, the Canada Strong Pass will make domestic travel much cheaper.On Saturday, April 12, Liberal leader Mark Carney introduced the new Canada Strong Pass, making it more affordable for kids and young families to travel domestically during peak travel season."At a time when our economy is under attack from President Trump, Canadians are stepping up — helping our neighbours, buying local, and celebrating our beautiful country," stated Carney.Children and youth under 18 using the Canada Strong Pass will get free access to national galleries and museums. They'll also get to travel on VIA Rail for free when they're with their parents.The pass will be available from June to August 2025. In addition, Canadians aged 18 to 24 will also be able to avail of heavily discounted access and fares."Whether it's trips to national parks and historic sites, spending the day at a national art gallery or mus...

Politics

14 h. ago Dinner with Rush’s Lee and Lifeson, autographed guitar on auction block

Music fans can bid on Canadian music memorabilia — including a one-of-a-kind guitar autographed by Rush bandmates Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and the late Neil Peart — as part of the fifth annual Grapes for Humanity wine auction. The auction is Canada’s most successful charity wine auction and has raised more than $1.8 million for […]

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15 h. ago A fugitive Indian jeweller accused of a $1.8B bank fraud has been arrested in Belgium

NEW DELHI — Fugitive Indian jeweller Mehul Choksi, who has been accused of involvement in one of India’s biggest bank frauds, has been arrested in Belgium, his lawyer said Monday. Choksi and his diamond tycoon nephew Nirav Modi are accused of a $1.8 billion fraud involving Punjab National Bank, the country’s second-largest public lender. Both […]

Economics

15 h. ago Toronto Maple Leafs bringing back huge free tailgate parties for playoffs

It's a tale as old as time: the Toronto Maple Leafs have once again clinched a spot in the NHL playoffs, and the team is bringing back its legendary tailgate viewing parties to give fans the chance to celebrate for free in Maple Leaf Square.NHL Playoff season has become something of an annual (if not bittersweet) tradition in Toronto, and for good reason. 2025 marks the ninth consecutive season that Toronto's equally beloved and beleaguered Maple Leafs find themselves on the road to the Stanley Cup, blanketing the city with ample excitement and anticipation.Hopes are high this year, as the team has clinched a top-two finish in the Atlantic Division and secured a home ice advantage for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.Let's just hope that another tradition — you know, the one where the Leafs don't end up winning the Stanley Cup — doesn't end up panning out as usual.While a ticket to see the team take the ice in person could already set you b...

Culture

16 h. ago A fugitive Indian jeweler accused of a $1.8bn bank fraud has been arrested in Belgium

NEW DELHI (AP) — Fugitive Indian jeweler Mehul Choksi, who has been accused of involvement in one of India’s biggest bank frauds, has been arrested in Belgium, his lawyer said Monday. Choksi and his diamond tycoon nephew Nirav Modi are accused of a $1.8 billion fraud involving Punjab National Bank, the country’s second-largest public lender. […]

Economics

17 h. ago No harm, no foul: Mike Trout greets fan who interfered with catch

The story typically has a predictable ending. A fan rips a baseball from the hand of a player trying to make a catch, then is immediately ejected while drawing the scorn of fellow fans. But on Saturday there was a different ending when a Houston Astros fan took a foul ball out of the glove […]

Sport

21 h. ago An Election Like No Other Promises to Damage Canada’s Finances

Canada’s fiscal position is set to worsen as the country’s two leading political parties vie to win an election by promising tax cuts and measures to protect industries from US President Donald Trump’s tariff barrage.

Politics

27 h. ago $1.3 Ontario home is proof that a bungalow doesn't have to be boring

If you're looking for an affordable yet exceptional new home outside of the hubbub of city life, your prayers have been answered: this $1.3 million Ontario bungalow is your new best friend.Located less than an hour's drive from Toronto, just west of Brampton, 60 Garrison Square is a charming freehold bungalow townhome replete with character and comfortable finishes in the delightful Georgetown community.Resting within a sought-after and well-maintained enclave, this lovely home is the ultimate intersection of luxury, privacy and convenience, all at an appealing price point.The main living space.At around 1500 sq. ft., 60 Garrison Square is living proof that bungalows are no reason to sacrifice on space, nor style.The home boasts sky-high vaulted ceilings, a flood of natural light, California shutters throughout, and, in the living room, a cozy gas fireplace, all of which contribute at once to create the feeling of spacious openness without compromising on comfort.The kitchen.Ju...

Economics

27 h. ago $1.3M Ontario home is proof that a bungalow doesn't have to be boring

If you're looking for an affordable yet exceptional new home outside of the hubbub of city life, your prayers have been answered: this $1.3 million Ontario bungalow is your new best friend.Located less than an hour's drive from Toronto, just west of Brampton, 60 Garrison Square is a charming freehold bungalow townhome replete with character and comfortable finishes in the delightful Georgetown community.Resting within a sought-after and well-maintained enclave, this lovely home is the ultimate intersection of luxury, privacy and convenience, all at an appealing price point.The main living space.At around 1500 sq. ft., 60 Garrison Square is living proof that bungalows are no reason to sacrifice on space, nor style.The home boasts sky-high vaulted ceilings, a flood of natural light, California shutters throughout, and, in the living room, a cozy gas fireplace, all of which contribute at once to create the feeling of spacious openness without compromising on comfort.The kitchen.Ju...

Economics

34 h. ago Noisemakers banned from two B.C. hockey arenas after air horn dispute leaves man seriously injured

The incident at Fruitvale's Beaver Valley Arena left a fan with two crushed kneecaps and torn tendons in his arms. One man has since been arrested.

Sport