2 h. ago Driverless delivery vehicles set to hit Toronto streets this spring

In a report to Toronto's infrastructure and environment committee, the general manager of transportation services said the program will begin in the coming months.

Transport

3 h. ago Tariffs, oil prices and other uncertainties weighing down Mideast economies, IMF says

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Countries across the Middle East and North Africa face significant challenges to economic growth as the region faces economic uncertainty due to tariff measures, lower-than-recent oil prices and cuts to financial aid, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday. The IMF’s regional outlook report for the MENA region said Brent […]

Economics

6 h. ago Hydreight Achieves Record Revenue and Profitability Milestone in Q4 2024 Audited Results

Record 2024 Topline¹ revenue of $22.32 million, up 31% from 2023 Record 2024 GAAP revenue of $16.04 million, up 39% from 2023 2024 Adjusted EBITDA¹ of +490K compared to ($1.38) million in 2023 2024 gross margin of $5.75 million, up from 8% from 2023 Q4 2024 Topline¹ revenue of $5.74 million, up 15% from Q4 […]

Sport

6 h. ago Firm Capital Apartment REIT Provides Strategic Review Update, Q4/2024 and 2024 Results

All figures in $USD unless otherwise noted. TORONTO, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Firm Capital Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (the “Trust”), (TSXV: FCA.U), (TSXV: FCA.UN) is pleased to report its financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024 and provide a Strategic Review update: STRATEGIC REVIEW UPDATE The board […]

Economics

8 h. ago CF Montreal defeats TFC in Canadian Championship penalty shootout

CF Montreal finally had something to celebrate Wednesday, defeating Toronto FC in a penalty shootout in Telus Canadian Championship preliminary-round play. Goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois was the hero, stopping Tyrese Spicer and Ola Brynhildsen as Montreal won the shootout 3-2. Kobe Franklin and Alonso Coello scored for Toronto in the shootout. Theo Corbeanu ballooned his kick […]

Sport

8 h. ago Telus tops watchdog’s telecom complaints ranking as overall gripes up 12%: report

Telus Corp. is the most complained-about telecommunications service provider in Canada so far this year, as overall grievances by customers continue to rise in the sector.

Other

13 h. ago Ontario expected to fall into recession this year as a result of U.S. tariffs

There's been a lot of talk about a forthcoming recession in Canada since Wells Fargo forecasted that the nation will "enter a technical recession this year," but anyone who's been staying abreast of our languishing economic trajectory is well aware that we've already been in a per-capita recession for many months.With unemployment continuing to rise alongside the cost of living, the U.S. slapping tariffs on Canadian imports has come at possibly the worst time, and will be a key factor edging us into recession proper.Of course, some industries and geographical areas will feel the effects more than others, depending on how things end up playing out in the hands of a flip-floppy President Trump. But when it comes to Ontario specifically, one new report sheds light on what Canada's most populous province can expect economically.Coming from the desk of the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario, the docu...

Economics

13 h. ago Police watchdog investigating man’s death at James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team is investigating the death of a man on the James Smith Cree First Nation after RCMP attempted to arrest him.

Events

14 h. ago ‘Walking on a tightrope’: Deloitte predicts downturn for Canadian economy

According to the report, Canada’s economy is expected to take experience a 'modest downturn' over the second and third quarters of the year.

Other

14 h. ago Stepful Ranked #1 EdTech Company in the U.S. and Top 10 Worldwide by TIME

NEW YORK — We’re thrilled to announce Stepful has been ranked the #1 EdTech company in the United States and among the Top 10 globally on TIME Magazine’s 2025 World’s Top EdTech Companies list, in collaboration with Statista. “Watching our students juggle jobs, families, and coursework — and then celebrate when they pass their certification […]

Economics

15 h. ago These Toronto hotels were just named among the best in Canada

TripAdvisor has released its 2025 Travellers' Choice Awards, honouring hotels all around the world. The best of the best have been revealed, including the top spots in Canada. A handful of Toronto spots made the cut, and here are which ones.According to the travel website, the awards are given based on "quality and quantity of traveller reviews and ratings specific to each subcategory posted on Tripadvisor." The time frame for the 2025 awards was over the 12-month period of Jan. 1, 2024 to Dec. 31, 2024. BISHA a Luxury Collection HotelThe top Toronto hotel took 13th overall for Canada – BISHA a Luxury Collection Hotel.Where: 80 Blue Jays Way1 Hotel Toronto    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by 1 Hotel Toronto (@1hotel.toronto)1 Hotel, known for its environmental sustainability efforts, gorgeous interior and convenient locatio...

Other

15 h. ago How U.S. tariff uncertainty weighed on Bank of Canada’s latest rate move

The Bank of Canada is growing more cautious about interest rate policy as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs take effect on the economy, according to the latest report.

Economics

17 h. ago Top L.A. hockey pundit rips Oilers defence, as Cali hockey world melts down

This in from top Los Angeles hockey commentator Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period, “If the Los Angeles Kings cannot win 6 and 7, this season playoff loss has to be the least acceptable. With better team on paper, on verge of losing to a team that despite presence of 97/29 has a pedestrian defense […]

Sport

18 h. ago Calgary Stampeders take receiver Damien Alford with top pick in CFL draft

It marked the first time since 2014 that Calgary picked first overall.

Other

18 h. ago Doug Ford's controversial Highway 401 tunnel project just took a big step forward

As fanciful as Premier Doug Ford's notion to combat the GTA's legendary and worsening traffic by tunnelling under Highway 401 may be, the seemingly impossible infrastructure project just took another step toward becoming a reality this week.On Monday, the Province of Ontario issued an official Request for Proposal for a Feasibility and Congestion Relief Study on the mammoth undertaking, inviting interested parties to submit their bids to provide a comprehensive report on the scope (and practicality) of the work.While experts have estimated the cost of such a tunnel to be in the ballpark of a staggering $55 billion — requiring potentially 20 years, and countless traffic disruptions along the east-west freeway, to complete — Ford's team seems intent on pushing ahead and making the province home to what they call "one of the largest, most ambitious infrastructure projects in the world."Th...

Other

18 h. ago Toronto man captured on video attacking delivery driver with shopping cart

A shocking video making the rounds on social media shows a pedestrian attacking a delivery driver using a shopping cart in what appears to be a completely unprompted assault.Video captured just before 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 shows a pedestrian launch a shopping cart into a bike lane along Danforth Avenue near Monarch Park, striking and injuring a food delivery driver on an e-bike.The food courier was reportedly hospitalized due to the attack.The clip, which is circulating in the Danforth East York Woodbine Community Facebook group, has generated much discussion. Among those shocked by the incident is personal injury lawyer and cyclist rights advocate David Shellnutt, who issued a statement on the seemingly random assault.Trigger Warning: Person on an E-Bike Assaulted yesterday morning on the Danforth near Monarch.We are asking the community to help identify this individual & report to TPS. Please be vigilant out there, stay safe & look out for each other....

Transport

18 h. ago Ontario could be sent into ‘modest’ recession by U.S. tariffs

A new report released Wednesday examined the impacts of steel, aluminum and auto tariffs levied by U.S. President Donald Trump on Canadian exports.

Economics

18 h. ago Weak GDP report tied to tariffs has Trump trying to blame Biden on the state of the economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump got worrisome news on Wednesday about how the U.S. economy is battening down for potential fallout from his tariffs — and he was quick to try to pin the blame on his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden. The government reported that the U.S. economy shrank at an annual rate of […]

Politics

19 h. ago Telus tops Canadian watchdog’s telecom complaints ranking: report

The watchdog said it's the first time since it was established in 2007 that Telus topped its complaints list. Rogers Communications Inc. has held that undesirable title for two straight full-year reports after overtaking Bell Canada.

Other

19 h. ago NYC lost $9 billion of income to Miami, Palm Beach in five years

(Bloomberg) — A net 30,000 New Yorkers fled the city for Florida’s Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties in the five years through 2022, taking with them a combined $9.2 billion in income, a new report shows. The two Florida counties gained households earning well above six figures, according to the report released Wednesday by the […]

Economics