11 h. ago David Adesnik: Hamas’s quiet removal of 1,850 people from death count another red flag

Media, UN take Gaza Health Ministry's numbers at face value, despite long list of irregularities

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24 h. ago Toronto businesses anticipate having to cut staff and freeze hiring due to tariffs

As much as we may want to avoid the subject, tariff talk continues to dominate the news cycle, with residents understandably confused about what's being taxed, from where, when, and how much — details that have changed multiple times at the whim of U.S. President Trump.As the levies persist, some cities will see greater impacts than others, as will some industries, though hardly any corner of the economy is immune. At a local level, the City of Toronto has launched an action plan that includes deferring industrial property taxes and a campaign urging residents to shop within their community rather than supporting American brands.Still, independent businesses are staring down the barrel of higher operating costs, logistical tribulations and more that, many say, will lead to even fewer jobs being available in the city when unemployment has risen to a brutal 8.7 per cent.Out of more than 500 small businesses that expressed their fears on th...

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34 h. ago How Calgary's Tammy Phan turned Luxe du Jour into a growing luxury consignment business

Calgary changemaker: One-time high-school dropout Tammy Phan went from putting used designer handbags on online classified sites to creating a multimillion-dollar reseller of high-end accessories

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5 d. ago Trump backs permanent daylight saving time. Could it lead to a change?

Canadian provinces that back making daylight saving time permanent are waiting for the U.S. to allow a similar change in states that want to come along, but efforts have stalled.

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5 d. ago Trump Begs ‘No More Changing of the Clocks’ in Daylight Time Bid

President Donald Trump urged Congress to make Daylight Saving Time permanent on Friday, calling the unpopular twice-yearly clock changes “a very costly event.”

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5 d. ago Canada named the best country in the world to relocate and start fresh

Sometimes you need a change of scenery, and in these trying times, I don't blame anyone for wanting to relocate and start fresh somewhere else. A recent study by Remitly used data from TikTok to figure out where in the world people want to relocate, and Canada took the number one spot.According to the study, Canada blew all the other contenders out of the water, with 16,523 tags on TikTok, making it the most-discussed destination to move to by a long shot.When you think about it, are you really surprised? National parks, crystal blue lakes, incredible restaurants, four wonderful seasons, bustling cities, and being known for being home to some of the friendliest people in the world are just a few things that make Canada so great. Oh, and the Coffee Crisp, ketchup chips, denim-on-denim outfits, bagged milk, and poutine.In second place is Spain. Raking in 9,915 hashtags, this was one of three European countries to crack the list. Not far behind Spain is Australia, with the land down un...

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6 d. ago City of Calgary breaks ground on Glenmore Twin Arena in the southwest

The $85.6-million, two-floor facility, being built at Glenmore Athletic Park, is scheduled to be completed in 2027 .

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7 d. ago Quaint Toronto house is a rare find for under $1 million but still needs work

Normally, when you see a Toronto house like 510 Northcliffe Blvd. that's a detached home listed for under $1 million, you'd expect a bidding war. But times have changed in Toronto. The majority of homes are selling for less than the listed price, and with the economic and political uncertainties, there's less competition overall. The front entrance. So if you're a first-time homebuyer, this might be the perfect opportunity to get on that property ladder. The living room with a bay window. 510 Northcliffe Blvd. is the perfect diamond-in-the-rough-type of house that could be worth way more with a couple of upgrades and a few years. A back patio. First off, it's located in Oakwood, a neighbourhood that has seen property values rise more than seven per cent in the last 12 months.An aerial view of the neighbourhood. Second, it's a detached house, which typically sells for $1.3 million in this area, and could be worth way more when th...

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8 d. ago $170M private partner agreement to help fund Saskatoon’s arena under review

The City of Saskatoon is 'taking a breath' to re-evaluate its tentative agreement with the American company OVG360, a key funder for the city's upcoming arena.

Economics

1 week ago DEAR ABBY: Man has no shame in comparing wife’s attractiveness

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been with my husband for 19 years, and we have established a loving, stable relationship despite some very tumultuous times. I have always known he finds me attractive, and he compliments my appearance, but many times throughout our marriage, his demeanour toward me has changed if someone more attractive is around. (He […]

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1 week ago Canucks: Playoff push is Thatcher Demko’s affirmation, Linus Karlsson’s latest audition

'We know the position we're in and not a favourable one. Focus on one game at a time. Things can change quick.' — Thatcher Demko

Economics

2 w. 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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2 w. ago New TTC station will claim record for the deepest on the network

Ever find yourself on a TTC escalator and catch yourself wondering which station is the deepest? It's a question I asked myself on a recent commute, and one with an answer that wasn't quite as simple as I had envisioned. The TTC's deepest station has changed a few times over the years, and it's a title that will once again change hands in 2025 — or at least that's what we're told.But first, a quick glance back at the previous and current title-holders.Lawrence Station on the Line 1 Yonge–University long held the distinction of being the deepest subway station in town. With a depth of 18.3 metres below the intersection of Yonge and Lawrence, the station was the furthest commuters could descend below street level from its opening on March 31, 1973, until the Toronto–York Spadina subway extension (TYSSE) opened on December 17, 2017.This extension into the northwestern suburbs was carved out by tunnel boring machines at a lower average depth than the eastern ...

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2 w. ago Ontario power outage map shows 50,000 homes in the dark amid brutal ice storm

Almost 50,000 Ontario homes are in the dark as widespread blackouts impact the province amid a brutal ice storm, according to HydroOne's outage map.HydroOne confirms that over 49K homes in central and eastern Ontario are without electricity on Saturday afternoon as freezing rain weighs down tree branches and power lines."Power outages continue across central & eastern Ontario due to freezing rain," stated the utility company in a post on X, assuring the public that "Crews are working as quickly & safely as possible."HydroOne's social media post warns the public to "Stay safe, stay back from downed lines."HydroOneParts of the province may receive up to 25 millimetres of freezing rain by the time the system passes on Sunday.Environment and Climate Change CanadaA large swathe of the province remains under a freezing rain warning issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada as of Saturday afternoon.

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2 w. ago Lender open to giving the Bay more time to save remaining stores from liquidation

TORONTO — One of Hudson’s Bay’s lenders says it’s willing to back changes to a restructuring agreement that would give the retailer more time to find a way to save six six stores it has so far spared from liquidation. A lawyer for Restore Capital LLC says his client is open to revising a deadline […]

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3 w. ago Liberal Sean Fraser changes his mind about spending time with family, will run again

His re-entry just so happens to align with polls saying he doesn't face defeat anymore

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3 w. ago 'Times have changed': New Westminster councillors want U.S. flag removed from city arena

On Monday night, Daniel Fontaine and Paul Minhas plan to ask for removal of the flag. We will keep you updated.

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3 w. ago New Westminster council rejects plan to remove U.S. flag from Queens Park Arena

New Westminster Mayor Patrick Johnstone opposed to plan to make tariff statement

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3 w. ago Hovland rallies to win Valspar Championship, Ortiz wins on Asian Tour

PALM HARBOR, Fla. — Viktor Hovland found a swing that worked down the tough closing stretch at Innisbrook on Sunday, making three late birdies to rally past Justin Thomas with a 4-under 67 for a one-shot victory in the Valspar Championship. Hovland has changed coaches five times since he last won at East Lake to […]

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4 w. ago Senators GM Steve Staios felt it was time for change as the club heads down the stretch

Steve Staios wanted to send a message to the Ottawa Senators dressing room at the National Hockey League trade deadline. They had done their part by getting into the playoff race, so the Senators president of hockey operations and general manager wanted to do his part by making a move to help his club advance. […]

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