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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8 h. ago Former NHLPA head Bob Goodenow, who led players through two long lockouts, dead at 72

Former NHL Players’ Association executive director Bob Goodenow, who held the post for 13 years and led players through two long work stoppages, has died. The NHLPA said in a release that Goodenow died suddenly at age 72. A cause of death was not given. Goodenow became the NHLPA’s second executive director in 1992, succeeding […]

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8 h. ago Blue Jays’ starting playoff rotation worth monitoring as season’s end nears

In the aftermath of Kevin Gausman’s masterpiece against the visiting Houston Astros when the veteran right-hander spun a complete game shutout, Blue Jays manager John Schneider felt the pitcher was peaking at the right time. The same can’t be said for veteran right-hander Max Scherzer, whose trajectory seems to be heading in the wrong direction. […]

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10 h. ago Carter Yakemchuk leads Ottawa Senators rookie to victory over Toronto Maple Leafs

The defenceman led the way in the Prospects Showdown opener with two goals and an assist.

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11 h. ago Netanayhu says killing Hamas leaders is route to ending Gaza war

JERUSALEM — Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said eliminating Hamas leaders would end the war in Gaza, as top U.S. diplomat Marco Rubio said hours ahead of his visit to Israel that its strike against Hamas in Qatar would not derail their alliance. “The Hamas terrorists chiefs living in Qatar don’t care about the people […]

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11 h. ago U.S. judge extends temporary measures protecting Guatemalan children from deportation

WASHINGTON — A federal judge is temporarily keeping in place measures preventing the Trump administration from deporting Guatemalan migrant children in government custody. Judge Timothy J. Kelly’s decision Saturday keeps the government from removing Guatemalan children who came to the U.S. alone and are currently living in government shelters and foster care. Kelly’s order said […]

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11 h. ago Maple Leaf kids show spunk in losing rookie event opener to Senators

The final score Saturday won’t be remembered by the Maple Leafs talent evaluators as much as the spirit of their rookie squad. Opening the Prospects Showdown at the Bell Centre in Montreal against the Ottawa Senators’ freshmen, they were down three at one stage before a strong rally nearly tied an eventual 4-3 loss. Luke […]

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11 h. ago Woman dead in Saskatchewan after RCMP say shot was fired at SUV on highway

WEYBURN — A woman in an SUV on a rural Saskatchewan highway is dead after police say the vehicle was hit by a gunshot, and authorities are warning residents in the area to be wary. RCMP say two women were in a Ford Explorer on Highway 39 around 8 p.m. Friday, driving near grain elevators […]

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11 h. ago F1 driver Max Verstappen makes Nurburgring debut in endurance racing

NURBURG, Germany — Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen made his debut at the Nurburgring Endurance Series on Saturday by finishing seventh in a field of 19 starters. Verstappen used a gap in the F1 calendar after winning the Italian Grand Prix last weekend to dabble in endurance sportscar racing by completing the four-hour race in […]

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11 h. ago Police arrest multiple people at opposing immigration demonstrations in Toronto

TORONTO — Toronto police say they have arrested six people at a pro- and anti-immigration demonstration as the opposing groups faced off at a park. Police say one person was arrested for assault and have not provided more information about the reason of the other arrests. DEMONSTRATION : (UPDATE)Bloor St. W & Christie St. area-6 […]

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12 h. ago Community rallies in Toronto to call for end to gun violence

There was a loud call for an end to gun violence in downtown Toronto on Saturday as a coalition of organizations came together to march.

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12 h. ago Two men, two women allegedly caught with ‘loaded’ guns in Scarborough

The accused were arrested after cops pulled over a vehicle for suspected impaired driving

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13 h. ago From ‘Hamnet’ to ‘Wicked’: The movies defining the Oscars race so far

So many movies have debuted over the past three weeks. So. So. So. Many. Movies. Back-to-back film festivals in Venice, Telluride, Colorado, and Toronto are where studios bring their biggest, most prestigious fall titles for splashy world premieres amid a gathering of international press. It can feel a little like being in an antigravity chamber […]

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13 h. ago Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI

WASHINGTON — Hours after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, FBI Director Kash Patel declared online that “the subject” in the killing was in custody. The shooter was not. The two men who had been detained were quickly released, and Utah officials acknowledged that the gunman remained at large. The false assurance was more […]

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13 h. ago B.C. farm says it will ask Supreme Court of Canada to stop the cull of 400 ostriches

VICTORIA — A spokesperson for Universal Ostrich Farms says the farm will ask the Supreme Court of Canada to stop the culling of 400 ostriches hit by avian flu, but it is not clear yet whether Canada’s highest court will hear the case. Katie Pasitney says the farm remains hopeful that it will get another […]

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13 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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14 h. ago South Korea is going wild for ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ made in the U.S. by a Korean Canadian director

SEOUL – Cup noodles and shrimp chips featuring Huntr/x members are flying off the shelves. “Golden” is playing on loop at insurance offices and gyms. Dance studios are teaching moves from the animated film. The American-made Netflix movie “KPop Demon Hunters” has taken this nation – which put the K in K-pop – by storm. […]

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14 h. ago Man, 35, sought for allegedly threatening to kill a woman in city’s east end

The accused is under court orders to steer clear of the woman

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14 h. ago Blackhawks solidify goaltending future by signing Spencer Knight to 3

CHICAGO — The rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks are counting on Spencer Knight to become their long-term starter after signing the goalie to a three-year, $17.5 million contract extension on Saturday. The 24-year-old Knight has one more year left on his contract, with the extension securing him through the 2029-30 season. The Blackhawks acquired Knight, along with […]

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