3 h. ago Iconic Toronto Star building to be transformed into new hotel

The former Toronto Star building at 1 Yonge St. has been spared from demolition, at least for now.The 1970-built office tower that has been without an anchor tenant for three years will be converted into a hotel as part of a transformative redevelopment currently taking over the skyline.Developer Pinnacle International announced on Monday that it had filed plans with the City of Toronto to convert the 25-storey office tower into a hotel, with 468 guest rooms, a new grand lobby, and a ballroom.The Toronto Star building was home to its namesake newspaper for 50 years, vacating in 2022 for new digs a few kilometres to the west at The Well.Pinnacle notes that a designer and hotel operator have not yet been selected, but intends to "bring the building's existing character into dialogue with the new Pinnacle One Yonge towers."Previously targeted for demolition — with permits even filed ahead of its widely-anticipated teardown — the building is now targeted for a ...

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15 h. ago The government won't achieve public service cuts through attrition alone

Even with an early retirement incentive, it will be hard for some departments to achieve the cuts through voluntary departures.

Politics

60 h. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: How did Liberal MP spend almost $175k right before election?

WATCH: Election or personnel expenses? Sun political columnist Brian Lilley on a story by Blacklock’s Reporter about how Liberal MP Arielle Kayabaga spent a lot of money in a short time. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication […]

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2 d. ago Sport Calgary announces departure of CEO Catriona Le May Doan with "deep gratitude"

Former speed skating Olympic gold medallist said she is proud of her work with organization

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2 d. ago WARMINGTON: Melody, 8, was a hockey player, musician and the pride and joy of her family

There’s nothing that can be done in this horrible story to bring this little girl back, but we can make sure Melody is never forgotten.

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2 d. ago WARMINGTON: Melody, 8, was a hockey player, guitar player and the pride and joy of her family

There’s nothing that can be done in this horrible story to bring this little girl back, but we can make sure Melody is never forgotten.

Sport

3 d. ago Oilers backup goalie Calvin Pickard struggles behind slack early

What’s happened to Calvin Pickard, who wrote that stuff-of-dreams story in the NHL playoffs last spring? Stu Skinner’s safety net is digging pucks out of the cage right now, a few months after the loyal soldier won six straight early playoff games last spring and finished 7-1. He was the all-heart battler bailing out the […]

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3 d. ago Journalist Olivia Nuzzi claims RFK Jr. loved her, wanted her baby

Thirty-two-year-old Oliva Nuzzi details her romance with the now 71-year-old Secretary of Health and Human Services in an upcoming book, American Canto, which details how the romantic scandal led to her departure from New York magazine.

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3 d. ago In a tough condo market, One Ten Avenue Road is the exception

Surrounding Yorkville neighbourhood is called the ultimate amenity It’s true that economic turmoil has softened activity in Toronto’s condo market, but that hardly tells the entire story. Demand for condos in Yorkville remains the exception to the rule, because, while extremely coveted, this hyper-dense locale seldom sees new developments launch. That’s one reason, according to […]

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3 d. ago Takeaways from AP’s story on the links between eviction and school

ATLANTA (AP) — When families are evicted, it can lead to major disruptions to their children’s schooling. Federal law includes provisions to help homeless and evicted kids stay at their schools, but families don’t always know about them — and schools don’t always share the information. Beyond the instability that comes with losing their home, […]

Society

3 d. ago Getting the story: How an AP reporter chronicled a sensitive story about school and eviction

ATLANTA (AP) — As an education reporter, I’ve heard teachers worry that the most pernicious challenges their students face, like poverty or housing insecurity, are beyond the realm of what schools can fix. I wanted to understand better how the rising cost of housing and the prevalence of eviction could undermine a young person’s ability […]

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4 d. ago Opinion: Teens use chatbots as a lifeline, but the consequences can be dire

Artificial empathy can be helpful at times, yet AI programs like ChatGPT and Character.AI often fail to address the roots of distress.

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4 d. ago Sold (Bought): East Van character home offers ample living space — and an elevator

The home was extended in 1980 to provide more than 3,000 square feet of living space divided between three levels

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4 d. ago Review: Rosebud gets into Christmas spirit with classic Miracle on 34th Street

Rosebud is presenting the classic holiday story Miracle on 34th Street

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5 d. ago Poilievre says he won’t be changing his leadership style after caucus departures

Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday that he has no plans to change his leadership style after the party recently lost two of its MPs.

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5 d. ago LILLEY: Why Chris d’Entremont crossed the floor to join the Liberals

There is so much more to the story that hasn't been told.

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5 d. ago A thief with a sweet tooth: Police probing Dairy Milk chocolate bar heist in Ontario

Durham Regional Police say they are searching for a man after a large amount of chocolate was stolen from a grocery story in Scugog, Ont.

Events

5 d. ago Fatboy x Miffy: A Playful Design Collaboration Launches in Canada

MONTREAL, Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fatboy, the Dutch design brand known worldwide for its bold approach to comfort and home atmosphere, is proud to announce the Canadian launch of the Fatboy x Miffy capsule collection. The collaboration brings together two cultural design icons: Fatboy’s relaxed, easygoing lifestyle products and Miffy, the universally adored character […]

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5 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Some merit to enlisting civil servants as reservists to boost Armed Forces

Reserve training disciplines the mind and character, which could be transferred to civil servants day jobs as it is to the jobs of current reservists who work at private jobs.

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5 d. ago Historic Toronto mansion that's now 6 luxury apartments up for grabs at $5 million

While some Toronto historic property conversions on High Park Ave. have... uhh... stalled, this majestic old home at 178 High Park Ave. is definitely not one of them. In fact, I would say it's thriving.  When the seven-bedroom house sold back in 2018, it was a tired, late-1800s Queen Anne Victorian single-family home that had been in the same family for over 60 years and it was in dire need of some upgrades. And boy, did it ever receive a glow-up! Listing agent Edward Wang told blogTO that the seller went to extraordinary lengths to preserve the home's original character, replicating every door panel and matching door heights to the late-1800s design, restoring all the original crown moulding that had been hidden by a drop ceiling, and carefully saving the original ceiling medallions and tin ceiling tiles.The foyer of the owner's suite. Now, 178 High Park Ave. has been meticulously restored, renovated, and reimagined with the ...

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