17 h. ago Snacking on cheese late at night may haunt your dreams, Canadian study finds

As well as dairy, other types of foods linked to nightmares were sweets, meat and spicy foods

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38 h. ago Jimmy Swaggart, whose ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90

BATON ROUGE, La. — Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, who became a household name amassing an enormous following and multimillion-dollar ministry only to be undone by his penchant for prostitutes, has died. Swaggart died decades after his once vast audience dwindled and his name became a punchline on late night television. His death was announced Tuesday on […]

Politics

3 d. ago Digital Services Tax axed to ‘advance’ trade talks with U.S: Finance Dep’t

The federal government’s Digital Services Tax has been rescinded to “advance broader trade negotiations” with the United States, the Finance Department announced quietly late Sunday night. In a statement on its website and posted to social media, the Finance Department said the decision was made “in anticipation of a mutually beneficial comprehensive trade arrangement” with […]

Economics

7 d. ago Bodies of 3 people missing after Airmedic helicopter crash in Quebec recovered

The search for three people who were unaccounted for after a helicopter crashed in Quebec came to an end late Wednesday night after police divers located their bodies in a lake.

Events

7 d. ago Exclusive new Toronto pizza window only sells 100 slices a day

A groovy Toronto Italian restaurant is celebrating summer by selling slices out of a window all summer long.Raffaella, formerly Raff's Pizza, has sure come a long way since owner and Head Chef Simon Vickerson's early days of selling late-night slices to weary club-goers on Toronto sidewalks.The Toronto chef's journey began when he started popping up at venues across the city with his mobile pizza oven, whipping up pies for passersby and updating social media with his whereabouts. Using his grandmother's (the titular Raffaella) recipes and techniques, Raff's Pizza Stand became one of Toronto's ultimate secrets for a quick slice.Nowadays, he's heading up the kitchen at Raffaella's brick-and-mortar restaurant inside the Annex Hotel, which opened to a fair amount of buzz in early 2025, thanks to its palate-pleasing menu of American-Italian classics, like spaghetti Bolognaise, arancini, chicken parm, and, of course, pizza.An accessible blend of trendy and ...

Economics

7 d. ago UK Electric Car Growth May Send Power Use Soaring Late at Night

Home car chargers typically power up overnight when energy is plentiful and cheap. But that’s set to change as more and more drivers go electric, upending the traditional supply-demand balance.

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1 week ago New GlobeScan Report Shows Fairtrade’s Growing Influence with Canadian Consumers Amidst Shifting Ethical Expectations

Awareness, trust, and willingness to pay more for Fairtrade products remain strong amid inflation and market uncertainty Ottawa, ON, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A new independent study from GlobeScan reveals that Fairtrade is making steady gains in Canadian consumer awareness, trust, and purchasing loyalty, reinforcing its position as one of the most credible […]

Economics

2 w. ago Carbon budget to keep global warming at 1.5 C could be exhausted in 3 years: report

The world is on pace to emit enough greenhouse gas emissions over the next three years to blow by an international target to limit global warming to 1.5 C, according to a new study co-authored by a Canadian researcher who says the finding underlines the need for urgent transformational change. The study by more than […]

Transport

2 w. ago Someone has been drawing adorable and detailed sketches of Toronto streets

While Toronto's streets are often captured by photographers and Google Street View, a young artist is setting out to visualize the city's landmarks and often overlooked corners in a new way.Connor Large, a recent University of Toronto grad, has been quietly documenting the city's neighbourhoods through intricate and detailed urban sketches.A post on Reddit featuring his detailed sketches of College Street near Spadina Avenue has gained traction, drawing dozens of comments from Toronto residents who recognized familiar landmarks and their memories tucked into the scene.One commenter reminisced about their school days nearby, while others pointed out notable local businesses or shared stories of late-night walks through the area.Originally from White Rock, B.C., Large moved to Toronto four years ago for university. He just finished his undergraduate degree in History and Anthropology at U of T, and while waiting for his convocation, he found himself with more time on his h...

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2 w. ago Vancouver police say suspect has broken into 16 homes in city’s west side this year

Police said the suspect, believed to be a man in his 30s, enters homes through unlocked doors late at night or early in the morning, often when people are home.

Events

3 w. ago Opinion: Exercise improves cancer survival — and a Canadian study leads the way

Opinion: Brisk walking a few times a week can improve survival as much, or more, than many modern cancer drugs. The implications for cancer care — and for our health system — are profound

Science

3 w. ago Montreal bus and subway services disrupted as transit maintenance workers strike

For the first three days of the strike bus and subway service will be limited to morning and afternoon rush hours and late at night.

Society

3 w. ago Ottawa launching 'night ambassadors' pilot project this summer in the ByWard Market

Working in pairs, they will work with vulnerable and intoxicated people and offer a calm, approachable presence in late-night settings

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4 w. ago Jon Stewart mocks Elon Musk following tech mogul’s ‘dismissal’ from DOGE

The late-night host said Trump put Musk through the ringer in recent months

Culture

4 w. ago Canadian telecom sector gathers for annual summit as report touts industry investment

TORONTO — Leaders in Canada’s telecommunications sector are urging policymakers to make it more attractive for companies to invest in improved infrastructure, as a new report says sustained spending by carriers is key to boosting economic growth. The study by PricewaterhouseCoopers, which was commissioned by the Canadian Telecommunications Association, said the sector contributed $87.3 billion […]

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