5 h. ago Restaurants in Toronto left with no choice but to raise prices amid skyrocketing inflation

Several popular Toronto restaurants have been left with no choice but to raise their prices as inflation continues to swell.The non-stop rise of food costs is a reality that people across Canada have grown accustomed to over the past few years. That's not to say we're happy about it, but it's just the way it is — kind of like accepting the fact that the Leafs will, inevitably, let us down each hockey season.Still, many restaurants across the city, particularly independents, have tried their best to keep costs for their diners low, understanding that we're all feeling the pinch these days, and believing that skyrocketing supply costs shouldn't get in the way of your ability to eat great food.A noble quest, indeed. Alas, inflation is getting to a point where even the restaurants most committed to maintaining reasonably accessible prices are finally being forced to give them a boost.For Tokyo Hot Fried Chicken owner Jordan Harasinski Gillis, kee...

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5 h. ago Magical holiday train covered in lights returns to Toronto this fall

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train is chugging across North America starting Nov. 19, and like every other year, it'll make a stop in Toronto — bringing festive cheer to the city once again.A seasonal tradition for the last 27 years, the train has been spreading holiday spirit across the continent while raising food and funds for local food banks.The train, decorated with thousands of lights, will arrive in the city on Nov. 29, with the show scheduled to start around 8:30 p.m. The free event features a live concert performed from a specially designed train car that transforms into a stage once it comes to a full stop.CPKC has lined up an impressive roster of musicians headlining each mini show across North America, including names like American Authors, Barenaked Ladies, JJ Wilde, Smash Mouth, and more. The full list of performers is available on the official event website.Each Holiday Train performance typically lasts about 30 minutes and features ...

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8 h. ago Calgarians largely undecided and considering multiple candidates in mayor race: poll

With a week and a half to go until election day, new polling from Janet Brown Opinion Research shows Calgarians are considering multiple candidates for mayor.

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10 h. ago Our honest review of the HelloFresh x The Office Pretzel Day Kit

On October 13, HelloFresh is dropping a limited-time The Office Eats menu collection--we were one of the first to test it out. Read on for our honest review.

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11 h. ago Teach the World to Sew Day™ Unites Sewists Across Five Continents, 12 Countries

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the world will stitch together in celebration of Teach the World to Sew Day™, a first-of-its-kind global activation spanning five continents and uniting thousands of sewists under one mission: to inspire new sewists and honor those who teach them. Powered by the iconic brands SINGER®, HUSQVARNA ® […]

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12 h. ago More chaos for Ontario Health at Home workers as employer reverses freeze on their return to work order less than a day after announcing it was on hold

TORONTO — Yesterday, Ontario Health at Home announced that it was reconsidering the timeline for its four-day-a-week return-to-office plan — a clear response to the growing pressure from CUPE members who spoke out together. But less than 24 hours later, at 2 p.m. today, the employer issued another memo reversing course and announcing that staff […]

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12 h. ago Election day to coincide with Diwali this year, sparking voter turnout concerns

Provincial law requires this year's municipal election to occur the third Monday in October

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13 h. ago Here's how educational assistants and support staff might be impacted by the provincewide teachers' strike

While thousands of Alberta teachers enter Day 4 of a provincewide strike, many support staff and educational assistants continue to work as normal, according to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). The union said so far only two school boards have given layoff notice to its members, but warned more could come if the […]

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13 h. ago Postal traffic to US still down 70% five weeks after duties exemption on low

Postal traffic is to the U.S. is still down about 70% five weeks after the end of the “de minimis” exemption that spared low-value packages from duties and packages, the United Nations postal agency said Friday. Confusion has reigned since the U.S. ended the tariff exemption for packages worth less than $800 on Aug. 29. […]

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14 h. ago Mail will resume next week, Canada Post says ahead of rotating strike

Postal service will resume next week, the Crown Corporation said, adding however, that “uncertainty and instability in the postal service will continue."

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14 h. ago Canada Strong pass offering cheaper travel and other perks is being extended

Canadians will be able to take advantage of the Canada Strong Pass during the holidays.In an announcement on Friday, Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed that the Canada Strong Pass will be extended for the holidays and Summer 2026.Canadians will continue to save big on travel within the country just in time for the holiday season, with the pass being renewed from Dec. 12, 2025, to Jan. 15, 2026, and then again for Summer 2026."Since its launch, it has led to increased visits across national, provincial and territorial museums, historic sites, parks as well as increased rail travel — supporting local communities and businesses across Canada," reads a statement from Canada's Department of Finance.The Canada Strong Pass launched in April, offering domestic travel perks such as free access to national galleries and museums for children and youth under 18. Children 17 and under get to ride the Via Rail for free when accompanied by an adult, wh...

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14 h. ago From sauna to snow: Nordic bathing offers a natural boost for body and mind

Sinking into Sky Lagoon’s vast infinity pool, I’m wrapped in geothermal warmth and endless ocean views. The North Atlantic churns with whitecaps just beyond the lagoon’s edge, but I only need to dip my shoulders below the surface to feel the day’s stress dissolve completely. Here, time melts away. That’s intentional. There are no clocks, […]

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15 h. ago Shopify continues to change top brass, announcing new COO as review officer departs

The e-commerce giant has promoted Jess Hertz to COO after Kaz Nejatian left

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15 h. ago U.S. border wall expansion includes $4.5B in new contracts, says DHS

Expansion plans for the "Smart Wall" system along the southwest United States border will include 10 new construction contracts worth $4.5 billion, according to the DHS.

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15 h. ago Ontario's unemployment crisis is reaching concerning new highs

The latest job figures for Canada have just been released, and, woefully, Ontario's unemployment rate continues to push higher amid what has become a joblessness crisis.According to StatCan, a shocking 7.9 per cent of the province's workforce is now without a paying gig, despite some growth in the manufacturing and agriculture sectors (which added 12,000 and 5,200 roles, respectively, over the course of September).This is a slight jump from just a month earlier, when 7.7 per cent of the eligible population was looking for work, and also from this time last year, when Ontario's rate of unemployment was 7.1 per cent.In Toronto, the proportion of job seekers remained about the same between August and September, sitting at a significantly higher level than the province overall: 8.9 per cent.The fact that this number didn't rise from one month to the next is somewhat reassuring after increases earlier in the year, though the city's u...

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15 h. ago Alberta teachers' strike: Assistance cheques to expand | Bargaining to restart | Camps, programs planned for students

Continuing coverage of the Alberta teachers' strike

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15 h. ago U.S. stocks drop toward worst day since April after Trump threatens more tariffs on China

NEW YORK — A monthslong calm on Wall Street is shattering Friday, and U.S. stocks are falling after President Donald Trump threatened to crank tariffs much higher on China. The S&P 500 sank 2% and was heading toward its worst loss since April. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 598 points, or 1.3%, after earlier […]

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18 h. ago Calgary municipal election: Early voting until Saturday | Mayoral candidates on transparency | Feisty debate

Continuing coverage of the 2025 Calgary municipal election campaign

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19 h. ago Satellos Announces New Data Further Demonstrating Safety, Tolerability, and Functional Impact of SAT

Adults with Duchenne muscular dystrophy demonstrated functional improvements exceeding natural history, following 28-day treatment with SAT-3247 Grip strength increased 118.6% and predicted forced vital capacity increased 5.8%; whereas, both decline in natural history SAT-3247 demonstrated safety, tolerability, and expected pharmacokinetics (PK) across all parts of Phase 1 a/b study New data presented in late-breaking poster […]

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19 h. ago Team Arm Wrestling Federation brings team aspect to individual sport

It all started with playful arm wrestling at home against her dad, and one accidental coffee spill after his long day at work. “My dad came home from work, very tiring, long day, and every day I used to arm wrestle with my dad,” recalled 14-year-old Iti Manchanda. “So I went to arm-wrestle with him […]

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