2 h. ago Iconic Toronto barbecue joint is branching out with a totally new concept

Saucier, spicier, with a discernible perfume of wood smoke, a new kind of eye candy will soon be drawing fans to the furthest reaches of King West. Lured by an all-day menu peppered with sticky, smoky, barbecued bites, they'll descend on the corner of King and Spadina for something new from an iconic local spot. Opening this summer, The Carbon Snack Bar is set to revitalize the heritage space at 460 King Street West, last occupied by Quantum Coffee."I fall in love with locations and then I reverse engineer what should go there," explains owner Yannick Bigourdan. "I fell in love with the corner right away, but then I also had in the back of my mind that somewhere in my life I would open a Carbon Snack Bar or two."Still, envisioned as "a baby brother or baby sister to The Carbon Bar," which first opened in 2013 and is still garnering rave reviews, the new spot, he affirms, will have its own unique personality. "We want to offer a very fun grab-and-go experience around that v...

Other

4 h. ago La performance de Ivan Demidov console les amateurs du CH déçus

Le Tricolore n’a pas réussi à assurer sa place en séries éliminatoires, avec une défaite en tirs de barrage contre les Blackhawks.

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7 h. ago UK Consumer Spending Remains Strong in Boost for Growth Hopes

UK households increased their spending in March as consumer demand defied an imminent rise in household bills, according to reports from the British Retail Consortium and Barclays.

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8 h. ago University students, staff among first to cast ballots as on

On-campus voting has the potential to eliminate a variety of the logistical barriers that prevent people from voting

Society

9 h. ago LILLEY: Momentum building for Poilievre as business, union leaders offer endorsements

Conservative leader picks up support from high-profile executives day after getting backed by electrical workers union

Politics

9 h. ago Electra Closes Final Tranche of Oversubscribed Private Placement

TORONTO, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”) announces that it has closed the final tranche of its oversubscribed non-brokered private placement previously announced on March 24, 2025, raising aggregate gross proceeds of approximately US$3.5 million (the “Offering”). The Offering closed in two tranches, […]

Sport

10 h. ago Japan Gold Corp. Announces C$5 Million “Best Efforts” Private Placement (Listed Issuer Financing Exemption) Offering of Common Shares

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Japan Gold Corp. (TSXV: JG) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Canaccord Genuity Corp. and Moneta Securities (Alberta) Corp. (the “Agents”), pursuant to […]

Economics

10 h. ago ‘Unfortunate oversight’: Ontario university sends out admission email to wrong applicants

An Ontario University has apologized after sending an email to nearly half of graduate program applicants. The message was intended for those who had already been accepted.

Society

10 h. ago Capital Power Announces Strategic Acquisition of Two Flexible Generation Assets in PJM and a $500 Million Offering of Common Shares

US$2.2 billion (~CAD$3.01 billion) acquisition expected to be immediately accretive to adjusted funds from operations per share BASE SHELF PROSPECTUS IS ACCESSIBLE, AND PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT WILL BE ACCESSIBLE WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS, ON SEDAR+ NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO THE U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES Acquisition Highlights: Strategic entry into PJM2: establishes […]

Economics

11 h. ago Despite a court order, White House bars AP from Oval Office event

Despite a court order, a reporter and photographer from The Associated Press were barred from an Oval Office news conference on Monday with President Donald Trump and his counterpart from El Salvador, Nayib Bukele. Last week’s federal court decision forbidding the Trump administration from punishing the AP for refusing to rename the Gulf of Mexico […]

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11 h. ago How shopping at this fresh Canadian market is more than a regular grocery store trip

Making a list, grabbing those reusable bags, and heading out to shop for the weekly grocery essentials... It's one of those errands that just won't quit. And sometimes, grocery shopping in Toronto can dip into the boring category too, with lacklustre product offerings and a dull shopping experience.Luckily, that's never been the case with Farm Boy, and with "A Farm Boy Fresh Twist," they're reaffirming their commitment to an elevated experience when it comes to shopping for all your favourite goodies.Intrigued? Here's how shopping with Farm Boy is more than your regular old grocery store shop.All the local, Canadian productsO'yes, Canadiana incoming!Proudly Canadian-owned and operated, Farm Boy boasts a seriously huge range of Canadian products, from right here in Ontario to treats from across the nation.Needing to check it out for myself, I took a trip to my local Farm Boy and was greeted with signs indicating which products are Canadian, advertising their specific origin or l...

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13 h. ago NPF Releases Open Letter to Minister Ellis Addressing Repeated Falsehoods about Alberta RCMP

EDMONTON, Alberta, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Police Federation (NPF), the certified bargaining agent representing ~20,000 RCMP Regular Members and Reservists, including approximately 3,500 serving Albertans, has issued a public letter to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Mike Ellis, expressing concern over his continued pattern of spreading false and […]

Politics

14 h. ago Ontario police warn of Bell and Rogers scammers who visit your home

Guelph Police have published a warning about a new scam involving Rogers and Bell. The police have received reports of fraudulent service promotions from individuals claiming they are from Rogers or Bell.Scammers claiming they are with carriers aren't exactly new, but what's crazy about this scam is that the people of Guelph have received a phone call and had someone visit their home in person.These scammers pretend to work for Bell or Rogers and offer the victim a discounted or lower rate. They then collect as much information as possible, even meeting victims at their homes to get even more information or help them register for their fake programs and services.After getting the information, they'll log into their Rogers or Bell account, change their details and steal what they can.One victim described one of the scammers as a man in his thirties, brown-skinned, with a slight East-Indian accent. He was carrying a notebook, cleanly dressed and driving a four-door whit...

Events

14 h. ago New Jersey Warehouse Filled With Copper Shows Trump Tariff Risk

Jay Richman, the owner of E.W. Berger & Bro, has been loading up on copper plumbing parts to get ahead of possible US import tariffs — filling his warehouse with extra fasteners, fittings and tubing made from the red metal.

Economics

16 h. ago White House defends Trump’s tariff moves that rattled markets

Meanwhile, Trump's doctor says he is 'fully fit' to serve as commander in chief as the White House released results of his recent physical exam

Economics

16 h. ago Tories vow notwithstanding clause to keep repeat criminals behind bars

"I also respect the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which guarantees life, liberty and the security of the person to every single Canadian," Poilievre said

Events

17 h. ago Plantro Ltd. Files Amended and Restated Offer Documents in Respect of Premium All

Offer Documents relate to amendment and extension of the Tender Offer, which were previously announced on April 8, 2025 Tender Offer is an opportunity for shareholders to de-risk their investment in ISC for an attractive all-cash premium in the face of ongoing business and dilution risks, and the lack of trading liquidity of the Class […]

Other

18 h. ago Russia’s Energy Plan Sees Crude Output Barely Shifting by 2050

Russia’s new long-term energy strategy sees crude-oil production and exports barely changing over the next 25 years.

Other

19 h. ago Volatus Aerospace Secures Extension to Service Agreement with Canadian Government

Securing One-Year Extension to Standing Offer and Call-up Authority for Unmanned Aerial Surveillance Services with the Canadian Government MONTREAL, April 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSXV: FLT) (OTCQX: TAKOF) (Frankfurt: A2JEQU) (“Volatus” or “the Company”), a leader in aerial solutions, proudly announces a one-year extension, the maximum allowable, to its Public Works […]

Politics

19 h. ago Smiles and smirks: Editorial cartoons from the past week on April 14

The year continues to be rich with offerings for editorial cartoonists, eager to provide their takes on the news of the day. Here are the cartoons the Herald published this past week.

Culture