4 h. ago Totally unliveable Toronto house is somehow still selling $800,000

The Toronto real estate market is, by all metrics, kinda terrible right now. And yet, it somehow still has the audacity to ask almost $800,000 for an unliveable house.120 Castlefield Ave. is literally falling apart — but because it's in Toronto’s coveted Allenby neighbourhood, it's still considered valuable.At one point, this house was probably fine. It's a classic three-bedroom, one-bathroom semi-detached with original hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and a fireplace. But those days are long gone.A bedroom. After what looks like years (decades?) of neglect, the inside of the home resembles a horror movie set more than a real estate listing.The kitchen. The walls are crumbling, the paint is peeling, the ceiling is literally falling in, and the kitchen looks ... terrifying. A bedroom. Despite this, the house is listed at $799,900 — a relative "bargain" in a neighbourhood where semi-detached homes usually sell for $1...

Economics

9 h. ago B.C. judge says concerns are ’overblown’ in court challenge to Squamish townhouse project

Couple wanted to stop a four-unit townhouse project from being built on a neighbouring property, claiming a "building scheme" from 1959 only allows for single family homes to be built on the lot

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12 h. ago B.C. judge says concerns ‘overblown’ in court challenge to Squamish townhouse project

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court says concerns raised by Squamish, B.C., residents in a legal challenge to a townhouse development project are “overblown,” paving the way for high-density housing in one of the country’s fastest-growing communities. A ruling issued Thursday says Dennis and Andrea Smith wanted to stop a four-unit townhouse project from being […]

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13 h. ago Proposed zoning bylaw won't help Ottawa's housing crisis, says advocate

The comprehensive zoning bylaw proposes caps to building height in some low-density neighbourhoods.

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13 h. ago Proposed zoning bylaw won't help Ottawa's housing goals, says advocate

The comprehensive zoning bylaw proposes caps to building height in some low-density neighbourhoods.

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14 h. ago ‘Great time to be a landlord’: many renters have no plans to buy homes

With housing relatively more affordable in Alberta, there is more choice and less pressure on the decision to buy or rent.

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18 h. ago CRIME HUNTER: Sex, money behind mystery murder of dentist’s wife on safari?

Pennsylvania dentist Dr. Lawrence “Larry” Rudolph loved exotic vacations and hunting big game. It was an endeavour his wife of 34 years, Bianca, also enjoyed. But that passion and other more earthly delights would deliver a direct path to the morgue. Now, Hulu is releasing a new docuseries about the couple, Trophy Wife: Murder on […]

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28 h. ago «Mon mari est retombé dans la même routine qu’avant, et comme c’est moi qui suis toujours obligée de le relancer pour avoir du sexe, je me suis tannée»

Je suis en couple avec mon mari depuis 20 ans. Je ne vous cacherai pas que comme la majorité des couples, nous avons eu nos hauts et nos bas.

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32 h. ago Victim's kin fume as woman found guilty of manslaughter, not murder

A woman accused of fatally stabbing her friend was found not guilty of second-degree murder on Friday but was convicted of the lesser charge of manslaughter. It was a verdict – coupled with the fact that Koree Dockstater was released on bail to await her sentencing – that left relatives of the victim fuming, with […]

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32 h. ago Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at White House July 4 picnic

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed his package of tax breaks and spending cuts into law Friday in front of Fourth of July picnickers after his cajoling produced almost unanimous Republican support in Congress for the domestic priority that could cement his second-term legacy. Flanked by Republican legislators and members of his Cabinet, Trump signed […]

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36 h. ago Here's why a horse was randomly at Toronto Maple Leafs prospect practice

When they were picked by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL Draft last week, many of the team's new young prospects probably imagined the bright lights of Scotiabank Arena and the fame and fortune that could come with the life of a professional hockey player.But the Maple Leafs appear to be trying out an interesting tactic to teach their youngsters some new tricks.This week, the team welcomed 48 prospects to their annual development event, taking place in and around Toronto.And while most of their work was done either on the ice or in the gym, the team also decided to enlist a horse trainer to do one of their exercises.Yeeeehaw 🤠Fun morning at the stables with Hanleys Horses and world class trainer Jeff Davis from Downunder Horsemanship 🐴 pic.twitter.com/jf5NzLaZHd— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) July 4, 2025"We brought in a world-class horse trainer to spend a couple of hours. Actually, we brought in a wild colt, a wild horse, to talk about how you manage emotio...

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38 h. ago Striking Workers at Villa Colombo Get Support From the Society of United Professionals

TORONTO — Striking workers from the Villa Colombo Supportive Housing Unit are thankful that their struggle isn’t going unnoticed by the wider labour movement. These personal care workers are members of CUPE 5525 and have been on the picket line since May 28th outside the care residences, operated by Villa Colombo Home for the Aged […]

Society

39 h. ago Familiar face, Curtis Lazar looking forward to joining Edmonton Oilers

“I showed up in Edmonton as a teenager and I’m coming back with a wife and two kids (boys aged four and two) and a couple of dogs... and here we go"

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41 h. ago City officials unveil converted office building as 'major milestone' in transitional housing

The building will offer transitional housing for 140 single adults who are experiencing homelessness, with a focus on newcomers to Canada.

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41 h. ago Trump considers UFC fight at the White House to celebrate 250th Independence Day

Trump, a UFC enthusiast who has attended several of its mixed martial arts matches in recent months and is close friends with Dana White, the league's president

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45 h. ago Huge housing, office development pitched around 100 Kellogg Lane

The thriving, converted Kellogg factory could soon be the seed for an entire residential and office district in east London, according to a planning application recently submitted to the city. It includes four mixed-use buildings, one six storeys tall, two 30-storey towers, and a 44-storey tower with hotel rooms, stacked townhomes, two new parking garages […]

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47 h. ago TRREB: More Interest Rate Cuts and a Trade Deal Would Further Improve Home Sales

TORONTO, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ownership housing affordability continued to improve in June 2025. Average selling prices and borrowing costs remained lower than last year’s levels. However, despite some month-over-month momentum, many would-be homebuyers remained on the sidelines due to economic uncertainty.  “The GTA housing market continued to show signs of recovery in […]

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49 h. ago Ils font l’amour en plein public et écopent de 30 000 $ d’amende

Une partie de jambes en l’air a coûté cher à un couple qui a été surpris en pleins ébats amoureux sur une île italienne.

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52 h. ago Toronto home featured in architectural magazines selling for $1.6 million

Nestled in the heart of Toronto's Pape Village sits a house that, at first glance, you'd never know was nominated for multiple architecture and design awards.From the outside, 125 Torrens Ave. looks like a dated off-white house that is basically a yawn in terms of curb appeal. But inside, it is a minimalist masterpiece designed by Atelier Sun. The living room. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom home blends Scandinavian function with Japanese rustic elegance in true Japandi style.A home office. It's the kind of space that makes you want to start drinking matcha, wearing linen, and finally embracing that "quiet luxury" aesthetic TikTok keeps promising will transform your life.The main floor. The home was fully renovated from top to bottom with custom millwork that subtly carves out distinct zones while maintaining a breezy, open-concept flow.The kitchen. Hidden storage and sliding walls provide smart solutions for re...

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56 h. ago ‘Incredible video’ captured during Alberta storm could be rare ball lightning event: scientist

A couple stepped onto the back porch of their home near Rich Valley, Alta., just before 7 p.m. to get a closer look at the storm passing through when they saw something strange.

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