6 h. ago Bill Murray clashes with pushy fan: ‘ATTACK ME LIKE THAT AGAIN’

Bill Murray confronted a fan invading his personal space while leaving a movie theatre in New York City. In a video shot last month that has now gone viral, the Ghostbusters star is seen walking away with another man right behind him near an escalator at the theatre. The man appears to trip Murray from […]

Sport

8 h. ago ’Time to say goodbye’: Kevin De Bruyne to leave Man City at end of season

Kevin De Bruyne says he will leave Manchester City — confirming these are his “final months” with the Premier League champion. The 33-year-old Belgium playmaker, who is out of contract this summer, announced the news in an emotional post on his social media channels on Friday. “Nothing about this is easy to write, but as […]

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3 d. ago How to avoid needing basement waterproofing before Toronto's spring thaw

The spring days are trickling in and Toronto's starting to warm up — but with the change in seasons comes the annual big thaw.Yup, it's time to say goodbye to all the snow and slush and prep for surging lakes and streams. Unfortunately, the spring thaw also gives way to the very unfortunate scenario of leaking basements. So what's a Toronto resident to do to protect their home's foundation? Cue DryShield Basement Waterproofing and their handy tips and tricks to keep your Toronto basement waterproofed and dry. Here are three ways to prevent a basement leak repair this season.Clear downspouts and guttersClogged downspouts and gutters are the perfect ingredients for a basement leak. DryShield Waterproofing suggests getting down and dirty to clean out those pipes from debris — while directing the water away from your foundation. Whether you use a garden hose, a wet/dry vacuum, or just your hands, making sure these laneways ar...

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6 d. ago Edmonton federal Liberal Party candidates Amarjeet Sohi and Rod Loyola kick off campaigns

Two federal Liberal Party candidates in Edmonton launched their campaigns on Saturday, almost a week since the federal election was called. Edmonton Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is officially launching his campaign as the Liberal Member of Parliament (MP) for Edmonton Southeast. He is officially on leave from his mayoral duties after city council approved his unpaid […]

Culture

7 d. ago Bomb threat hoax leaves councillors wondering how safe is Halifax City Hall

At first, councillors thought little of the warning about a suspicious package found outside of city hall. That changed after the building was evacuated.

Events

1 week ago Letters, March 23: Deja vu as Sohi looks to jump from municipal to federal politics

Can the Oilers survive without their stars? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! ONLY ONE CHANCE Mayor Sohi is going to stick it to his constituents and taxpayers and leave his position at city hall, again like in 2014. If so, please don’t allow him back again if he can’t finish a term. KEVIN KELLER […]

Politics

2 w. ago If London's landmark Hudson's Bay stores close, what will fill the space?

The loss of Hudson’s Bay stores at London’s two landmark shopping malls will leave massive holes in the city’s retail space that won’t be easy to fill, experts say. But look for a diverse mix from office to entertainment, culture and community, and even some smaller retail offerings to fill the void, they agree, as […]

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2 w. ago Famous Ontario donut shop visited by Justin Trudeau shutting down after 10 years

A GTA donut shop that was at the forefront of the region's modern, over-the-top gourmet donut wave has sadly called it quits after a decade, citing insurmountable "economic challenges" that have made doing business impossible.Donut Monster in Hamilton, known for its rotating menu of baked goods with unique seasonal flavours and even bolder designs, has long had a devout local following, along with making it to the top of the must-visit list of virtually anyone passing through the Toronto-area city.In 2018, it was even visited by then-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau posing for a photo op at Donut Monster in 2018.This is why community members were shocked by the announcement of the bakery's forthcoming closure, which was shared with its 46,000 Instagram followers over the weekend."After 10 incredible years, it is time for Donut Monster to say goodbye," starts the post, which briefly covers the business's growth over the years after ori...

Politics

2 w. ago Ontario city removing American flags from facilities, adding giant maple leaves

Citing public requests, Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish says the city will replace U.S. flags at local facilities and has ordered giant Canadian flags to replace them.

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3 w. ago Ottawa Senators leave the City of Brotherly Love with fourth straight win

The Senators are on a roll down the stretch with a playoff spot in sight

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4 w. ago Calgary film commissioner Luke Azevedo leaving role after 18 years

After 18 years of helping to bring film, TV and media productions to the city, Luke Azevedo is leaving his role as the Calgary Film Commissioner. The announcement, which was made on LinkedIn, said Azevedo has accepted a new role as CEO of the Edmonton Screen Industries Office. “Luke has been instrumental in shaping Calgary’s […]

Society

4 w. ago Toronto bar that abruptly closed after 36 years is making a return

A long-running watering hole that helped shape Toronto's West Queen West as we know (or knew) it is apparently gearing up to make a return after suddenly shutting its doors in the fall.Squirly's, which graced the 807 Queen St. W. address for a whopping 36 years, gave its clientele a three-week warning that it would be permanently shuttering mid-November 2024, writing in a closure notice that "all good things must come to an end" and that it was simply "time to say goodbye" after a storied run.The charmingly divey spot with its unrivaled indoor-outdoor back patio and extensive craft beer selection was beloved by many, a number of whom flooded onto socials to share their best Squirly's memories and mourn yet another loss for both the area and the city's hospitality scene.The news was particularly painful in light of other nearby closures in recent years, serving as somewhat of a reminder that the once-hip strip seemed&nb...

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4 w. ago Toronto bar that abruptly closed after 36 years is making a comeback

A long-running watering hole that helped shape Toronto's West Queen West as we know (or knew) it is apparently gearing up to make a return after suddenly shutting its doors in the fall.Squirly's, which graced the 807 Queen St. W. address for a whopping 36 years, gave its clientele a three-week warning that it would be permanently shuttering mid-November 2024, writing in a closure notice that "all good things must come to an end" and that it was simply "time to say goodbye" after a storied run.The charmingly divey spot with its unrivaled indoor-outdoor back patio and extensive craft beer selection was beloved by many, a number of whom flooded onto socials to share their best Squirly's memories and mourn yet another loss for both the area and the city's hospitality scene.The news was particularly painful in light of other nearby closures in recent years, serving as somewhat of a reminder that the once-hip strip seemed&nb...

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