5 h. ago TERRAZZANO: Creative accounting for Mark Carney in five easy steps

WARNING: This advice for creative government accounting is both satirical and based on real-world events.   DISCLAIMER: See fine print regarding side effects.    Step one: Balance half the budget   Cutting $78 billion from the budget is hard. And caucus gets whiny about cuts to pet projects.    So, here’s a simple solution: Split the budget and only […]

Economics

7 h. ago Christmas coffee recipes: 3 ways to dress up your morning brew

Add some festive flair to your morning (ahem, or afternoon) cup of coffee with these three holiday recipes. 

Culture

7 h. ago Man, 20, charged in London frat house fire that hurt sorority members

A London man is charged following a fire during a Christmas party at a fraternity house that injured six people.

Events

7 h. ago ‘What a loser’: Blue Jays SickKids fans chirp Freddie Freeman in hilarious fundraising video

Freddie Freeman may be proud of his Canadian roots and keen to display them when playing in the World Baseball Classic but was his participation in a celebrity production for a terrific Toronto charity a little too soon? In a hilarious, all-in-good-fun video created and produced by Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds, the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

Society

8 h. ago Toronto's first pet funeral home offers unique way to say goodbye

On top of the agonizing, can't-eat, can't-sleep grief that comes with losing a beloved pet, trying to navigate the next steps only deepens the sorrow. A newly opened pet funeral home, the first in Toronto, hopes to guide owners through their final goodbyes.At 115 Berkley St. in Moss Park is where you can find Tails Farewell's newest location – second to the one they first opened in Markham back in September 2024. Co-owner Jason Lau tells blogTO that the Markham space only has one memorial room, which limits the number of families they can serve. Now, with their new downtown location, they have more rooms to accommodate more people planning pet funerals.So far, Lau says, Tails Farewell has supported more than 500 pet families, including a virtual memorial for a 2-year-old python and a funeral for an 80-year-old woman's bunny, who we're certain lived a hoppy life. "Our goal is to create a warm and peaceful environment so families, esp...

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10 h. ago Dangbei Launches Christmas Deals on Amazon Canada — Save Up to CA$650 on 4K Projectors

Exclusive on Amazon.ca, December 2–15, 2025 — Flagship 4K projectors and portable models with up to 50.1% off and savings up to CA$650. TORONTO, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dangbei, a leading innovator in smart projection technology, is bringing big-screen Christmas experiences to Canadian households with a series of festive promotions on Amazon.ca. From […]

Economics

12 h. ago From Krampus to Kringle: 10 Vancouver Christmas markets to check out

This is the time of year the city's artisans get to really strut their stuff

Culture

14 h. ago How to end homelessness 'one person at a time': Help the Christmas Fund help many

Calgary organizations help unhoused to break the cycle of homelessness.

Culture

15 h. ago Friday on My Mind: Filmmaker Jennifer Alleyn pays tribute to her artist dad Edmund Alleyn

Also: A fair of anglo Quebec books, Kisses Deep at Centaur, and the Andy Kim Christmas concert.

Culture

15 h. ago What's behind Alexandre Carrier's decline with Canadiens? | HI/O Bonus

Defenceman's acquisition from the Nashville Predators a week before Christmas last year was a turning point en route to making playoffs.

Politics

19 h. ago Hidden gem bar in Toronto's Liberty Village has art deco vibes and curated menus

Toronto's bar and restaurant scene is hot, but there's one particular spot making a local splash while still managing to stay one of the city's best-kept secrets.Tucked in the heart of Liberty Village, Liberty Soho is an inviting, casual bar that brings the vibes with its signature style — and consider this your official invite.Designed as a community-centric hangout, Liberty Soho has made its mark as a bespoke venue with art-deco character and seriously good food and drinks.We’re talking weekly specials, brunch offerings, and premium sports viewing — all in an effortlessly convenient location. Come along for the full rundown on everything Liberty Soho.Community-centric bar with signature designStep inside Liberty Soho and you’ll instantly see why it’s known for its standout design. You’re greeted by signature brass elements and finishes, vintage-inspired millwork, and stained glass details.Touches of greenery add a bright contrast, cr...

Culture

21 h. ago Toronto home bought in the '70s for $64K just hit the market for over $1 million

Can you believe a downtown Toronto house once sold for just $64,000?That's exactly what Gerry Gold paid for 6 Prospect St., a charming central Cabbagetown Victorian, back in 1978."I bought this house in 1978 and have been living here ever since," Gold told blogTO.  "Now that I'm in retirement, I'm planning to move to Delta Road Cottage," a renowned project he completed about 12 years ago with the help of Teeple Architects.The front entrance. For architecture fans, Teeple Architects' portfolio is mostly academic institutional projects and multi-family residential projects, but Delta Road Cottage shows the firm's genius with smaller-scaled projects, and if you haven't seen it, it's worth a Google.A stained glass transom and exposed brick walls add character to the main floor. Back on Prospect Street, the home itself is a treasure trove of classic character.The main floor of the house. Listing agent...

Economics

21 h. ago This queer Toronto barbershop is changing lives one haircut at a time

In a humble, single-chair barbershop on Toronto's Danforth Avenue, haircuts are becoming moments of personal affirmation for queer and transgender clients. The Queer Barber is a QTBIPOC-owned (acronym for Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) barbershop founded in 2022 by E (who uses all pronouns). The space was created with the singular purpose of offering gender-affirming haircuts in an environment where QTBIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals can simply exist without explanation or fear of being misread. "I wanted to create the kind of space I never saw in the industry. One where queer, trans, and QTBIPOC people could walk in without bracing themselves," E told blogTO, whose background consists of barbering, psychology, community care, and now social work. The shop owner is currently completing their Master of Social Work at the University of Toronto, and says everything they're learning, from trauma-informed p...

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28 h. ago Vantage Data Centers Appoints Robin Balen as Chief Product Officer to Lead Newly Created Product Organization

Industry innovator with deep data center and hyperscale engineering expertise to shape global product strategy DENVER — Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, today announced the appointment of Robin Balen as chief product officer (CPO) to lead the company’s recently created product organization. A seasoned technology and business leader […]

Events

29 h. ago Sweet Edmonton events: Sun Kil Moon, Dana Holst art, The Blank Who Stole Christmas

Sun Kil Moon: Jumping all the way to Thursday straight off, Mark Kozelek’s prolific Red House Painters sequel band Sun Kil Moon has moved venues from Double Dragon to the mighty Starlite.  The folk rock, slowcore outfit beloved of college radio early millennium on did an entire album of Modest Mouse covers on 2005’s awesome Tiny Cities, and were an L.A. music picker’s favourite for a generation, […]

Culture

29 h. ago Jonathan Huberdeau is creating chances, but Flames need him to bury them

Hockey can be a funny game. Jonathan Huberdeau hasn’t scored a goal in 14 games for the Calgary Flames heading into Thursday’s matchup with the Minnesota Wild. It sort of goes without saying that his team could use a few more lamp-lighters from its highest-paid player. Is there worry around the Saddledome office about his […]

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31 h. ago Makeup tutorial: A classic, elegant, and effortlessly festive beauty look

Here’s how I created a holiday makeup look for my client, Salima

Other

35 h. ago Review: Hapless dance duo wins over Lunchbox Theatre audiences

As the title characters of How Patty and Joanne Won High Gold at the Grand Christmas Cup Winter Dance Competition, Ellen Close and Elinor Holt win something much greater than gold. They win the hearts and applause of their Lunchbox Theatre audiences. At the end of the show, when Patty and Joanne, in full costume, […]

Events

36 h. ago Empty Stocking Fund: Chilliwack volunteer Jennifer Gore spreads holiday joy with Christmas hampers

For more than 100 years, The Province’s Empty Stocking Fund has helped make the holidays brighter for less fortunate families in B.C.

Society

36 h. ago Review: ATP's yellow brick road is leading somewhere fantastic

Alberta Theatre Projects and Forte Musical Theatre’s production of The Wizard of Oz is a magical experience for the entire family. It not an easy feat to create a show that is just as appealing to adults as it is to youngsters, but that is what director Tracey Power, and musical director Joe Slabe, have […]

Sport