8 h. ago Totally unliveable Toronto house is somehow still selling $800,000

The Toronto real estate market is, by all metrics, kinda terrible right now. And yet, it somehow still has the audacity to ask almost $800,000 for an unliveable house.120 Castlefield Ave. is literally falling apart — but because it's in Toronto’s coveted Allenby neighbourhood, it's still considered valuable.At one point, this house was probably fine. It's a classic three-bedroom, one-bathroom semi-detached with original hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and a fireplace. But those days are long gone.A bedroom. After what looks like years (decades?) of neglect, the inside of the home resembles a horror movie set more than a real estate listing.The kitchen. The walls are crumbling, the paint is peeling, the ceiling is literally falling in, and the kitchen looks ... terrifying. A bedroom. Despite this, the house is listed at $799,900 — a relative "bargain" in a neighbourhood where semi-detached homes usually sell for $1...

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8 h. ago That time Marilyn Monroe came to Ontario to film in Niagara Falls

For a brief period in June 1952, Niagara Falls wasn't just the setting for honeymoons and trips. For two weeks, the area became the backdrop for the noir thriller film appropriately titled Niagara, starring Hollywood bombshell Marilyn Monroe and Joseph Cotten. Over two weeks, locals watched as film crews transformed the area's streets into movie sets, and Monroe, who was already gaining attention in Hollywood, became just as much of an attraction as the falls themselves. Filming officially began on June 2, and Monroe arrived shortly after, on the morning of Thursday, June 5. The actress stayed in town until June 18, and during that time, scenes were shot across the city, from the old post office and city hall, to the hospital and down in Chippawa. Marilyn Monroe during the filming of Niagara. Photo: George Bailey, Niagara Falls Public Library Digital Collections.One of the film's most notable scenes, where Cotten's character steals a boa...

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13 h. ago Le retour de Bob Hartley dans la KHL: pour son ami Brad et l’espoir d’un sixième titre

Bob Hartley ne se levait pas chaque matin en se disant qu’il lui fallait absolument retrouver un nouveau poste d’entraîneur.

Culture

15 h. ago Review invites Calgarians to speak up about city hall communication

Councillors Terry Wong, Sonya Sharp and Andre Chabot, now all members of the Communities First municipal party, initiated the process through a notice of motion, which ultimately passed unanimously. At the time, Wong said council needed to act on citizen satisfaction surveys that consistently showed low public confidence in city hall.

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16 h. ago Police investigating after child dies in fall from Edmonton apartment building

"Most people I talk to are so sad. One person I talked to said they just moved into the building and this happened. The people that come into our store regularly are sending condolences to them (family)"

Events

17 h. ago ‘STEP BACKWARDS’: World Cup will have ‘ravine strategy,’ but not free transit

While Toronto’s environmental plan focuses on things like diversity and animal rights, the city will fall short of FIFA’s recent standards by scrapping free rides for soccer ticket holders.

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17 h. ago Toddler dead after drowning in St. Lawrence River near Kingston

Police say a toddler has died after drowning in the St. Lawrence River near Kingston, Ont., on Friday morning. Ontario Provincial Police say they were called to Wolfe Island at around 9:30 a.m. after an unresponsive toddler was found in the river. They say family members and first responders began life-saving measures and the toddler […]

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18 h. ago ‘Great time to be a landlord’: many renters have no plans to buy homes

With housing relatively more affordable in Alberta, there is more choice and less pressure on the decision to buy or rent.

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18 h. ago OCEU/CUPE 1750 Reaches Tentative Deal with WSIB After Historic Three

TORONTO — After more than six weeks on the picket lines and unprecedented solidarity across the province, members of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) have reached a tentative agreement with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). “This has been one of the toughest fights in our union’s history—and I could not be […]

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18 h. ago OCEU/CUPE 1750 Reaches Tentative Deal with WSIB After Historic Six

TORONTO — After more than six weeks on the picket lines and unprecedented solidarity across the province, members of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) have reached a tentative agreement with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). “This has been one of the toughest fights in our union’s history—and I could not be […]

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18 h. ago Southwestern Ontario man jailed for assaulting weed store manager

A man who assaulted a store manager while they were taking out the trash has been jailed for three months.

Events

20 h. ago Spending on restaurants takes a bite out of ability to save for a home

Zoocasa estimates how long annual dining out spending would need to be saved for a mortgage on an average home, and it's a really long time...

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21 h. ago Where Will Crypto Mining Go Next? PFMCrypto Launches New Mobile Cloud Mining App for Earning Anytime, Anywhere

Turn spare time into crypto earnings—PFMCrypto’s new mobile app lets users mine digital assets remotely, settle in multiple tokens, and build passive income on the go (Supports BTC, DOGE, XRP, ETH Settlement). Farington, England, July 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With rising interest in alternative ways to grow digital wealth, PFMCrypto is proud to announce […]

Technology

21 h. ago B.C. plans to allow logging in endangered southern mountain caribou habitat: report

'We’re five years into the Old Growth Strategic Review and these trees are still falling,' says conservation specialist Eddie Petryshen.

Events

22 h. ago B.C. has highest drunk driving arrest rate per capita among provinces

Ontario ranks ninth

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23 h. ago A St. Thomas youth died this week by drowning after falling from his bicycle in a ravine and striking his head; unconscious when he entered the water, his mother said Friday.

A St. Thomas teen died by drowning after falling from his bicycle into a ravine, striking his head and entering the water unconscious, his mother says.

Sport

26 h. ago Charting the Global Economy: US Jobs Data Eases Pressure on Fed

Fresh US jobs figures took pressure off the Federal Reserve to consider an interest-rate cut later this month, likely leaving the central bank on hold at least until the fall.

Culture

27 h. ago Mt. Everest on a StairMaster: Halifax woman raises money for charity a step at a time

Annika Bell is raising money for organizations that support women who have experienced sexual assault or are fleeing situations involving intimate partner violence.

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32 h. ago This Toronto home for sale hasn't changed hands for half a century

The last time 13 Cliff St. was up for sale, it was 1975.Canada had just switched to the metric system. Wearing a seatbelt had only recently become law in Ontario. And the CN Tower? Freshly finished and not yet surrounded by condos.A lot has changed in the last 50 years — but step inside this three-bedroom, two-bathroom bungalow, and it feels like time hit pause somewhere around the era of disco and Tang.The dining room. There's muted linoleum flooring in nearly every room, honey oak trim throughout, and original millwork galore.The foyer. Miraculously, no popcorn ceilings — so, you win some, you lose some.The kitchen. In short, this place is going to need some updating.The family room with exposed brick walls. But if you can look past the aggressively '70s aesthetic, 13 Cliff St. has a lot going for it.The basement kitchen. For starters, it sits on a rare double lot and boasts a finished basement with a separate entrance, second...

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32 h. ago These Ontario beaches are like a Caribbean getaway right in your backyard

Ontario isn't exactly a destination for tropical beaches, but if you search close enough, there are a few locations in the province that can (almost) make you feel like you've been transported to far-off vacation getaways.Tropical escapes sound far-fetched for a part of the world known for harsh winters, but it's true. In fact, just a few hours outside of Toronto, you can find picturesque beaches that boast serene views of crystal-blue waters and offer warm sandy landscapes that rival some destinations down south.The best part is that you only need three things: transportation, your swimsuit, and probably some sunscreen.So, if you're looking for a staycation getaway but don't want to stray far from home, consider some of these beaches for your next summer adventure. Port Dover Perhaps the most tropical of them all, the beachfront in Port Dover appears to have been imported straight from a Caribbean island. That's&n...

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