46 h. ago Toronto house totally gutted by fire is still selling for half a million dollars

In November 2023, a row of historic houses in Toronto's Cabbagetown neighbourhood mysteriously went up in flames. Toronto Fire confirmed to blogTO back in 2023 that the primary addresses for the incident were 225 through 229 River St.229 River St. had been sitting on the market, boarded up for a while, and then, on the day of the fire, it sold. 229 River St. had also been listed as a "multi-unit development" possibility, though the wording was removed from the listing.The front of the house. This made some people suspicious, with some speculating that the fire may have been started to get out of having to replicate the heritage attributes of the house.According to the Ontario government webiste, if a heritage property is destroyed by fire or accident, "the designation by-law does not require the owner to replicate any lost heritage attributes. A replacement building can be of a different design," as the "intent of designation is to preserve the historic, phy...

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53 h. ago Vehicle Ordering and Replacement: A Growing Focus for Fleet Managers According to Element 2025 Market Pulse Report

61 per cent are prioritizing lowering total cost of ownership to offset inflation   73 per cent are prioritizing vehicle ordering and replacement    60 per cent of respondents without existing EV initiatives are interested in adding hybrid vehicles or other alternative fuel vehicles TORONTO, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Element Fleet Management Corp. (TSX:EFN) (“Element” […]

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56 h. ago Toronto adds 75 Automated Speed Enforcement cameras throughout city

The City of Toronto has added 75 new Automated Speed Enforcement cameras to help remind motorists to reduce their speed. In December 2024, Toronto City Council approved the installation of additional cameras, bringing the total number to 150. The City says ASE cameras are installed in Community Safety Zones to help enhance safety for the […]

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2 d. ago Toronto's favourite slider joint is branching out with a new location

Mustard yellow, with a smiley-faced logo, menu of sliders, tots and budget drinks, Little Italy's most anticipated arrival is poised to delight both ardent fans and waves of Toronto newcomers.Set to breathe life into the sizeable location recently vacated by All Star Wings & Ribs, Pennies Bar is bringing its cheap-and-cheerful brand of hospitality to a new area of town."It's always been the plan to open up a second location," says owner James Bateman. "We survived Covid, which really feels like a proof of concept for us."We've been looking for a great next spot with a corner patio, and we've always loved the energy and culture of the College Street West strip," he adds. "We see it as a classic Toronto location for our classic slider joint."Known for its menu of sliders—from cheeseburger to veggie El Paso melt—Pennies is also adored for its crispy loaded tater tots, happy-hour deals and laidback energy. At its new location, enthusiasts will find th...

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2 w. ago 10 Ontario companies named among best employers in one category for 2025

Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers list for 2025 just dropped, and if you're simultaneously looking for a job while taking care of your little ones, you might want to consider these companies based in Ontario that provide a wide range of programs and initiatives, such as generous maternity and parental leave and daycare assistance. The annual designation recognizes the country's leaders who support employees as they balance work and family obligations.Employers are judged based on a wide range of policies, including paid personal and earned-days-off (EDO) programs, flexible work arrangements, compassionate leave, elder care assistance, adoption support, and reproductive assistance, such as fertility drugs and IVF.The competition also analyzes academic bursaries for employees' children, and any other programs that are designed to address work-life balance challenges. Many Toronto-based companies were recognized on this year's list, including Boston C...

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2 w. ago Raptors faith in coach Darko Rajakovic only adds to pressure of making playoffs

Reportedly, the Raptors made the pre-emptive move to exercise the club option on Darko Rajakovic’s contract even before opening night on Oct. 23 when the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have emerged as legitimate title contenders, came to town. The fact the Cavs left Toronto with a 136-106 win didn’t seem to justify the Raptors’ faith in […]

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3 w. ago Nissan’s new CEO says the Japanese automaker will move faster to achieve a turnaround

ATSUGI, Japan (AP) — The chief-executive-to-be at money-losing Japanese automaker Nissan is determined to speed up decision-making to come up with models that say Nissan — and really sell. Ivan Espinosa, 46, chief planning officer and a Mexican with two decades of experience at Nissan Motor Corp., told reporters in embargoed comments for Wednesday that […]

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3 w. ago Cizzle Brands Begins Distributing CWENCH Hydration™ to Metro Grocery Stores in Quebec

In January 2025, Cizzle Brands announced its initial placement in select Metro locations in Ontario. An expanded product range has now been added to more than half of all Metro stores in Quebec. TORONTO — Cizzle Brands Corporation (Cboe Canada: CZZL) (OTCQB: CZZLF) (Frankfurt: 8YF) (the “Company” or “Cizzle Brands”), is pleased to announce that […]

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3 w. ago Ariella Kimmel: Toronto City Council needs a plan to address tariffs

Things cannot run at the pace of bureaucracy anymore; slowdowns do nothing but hurt our local businesses

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4 w. ago RAM Photonics Industrial Launches Mass Production of 2D Fiber Arrays for AI and DC

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RAM Photonics Industrial, LLC, an innovation leader in automated photonics manufacturing, announces the launch of the Medusa™ Array product family. The scalable 2D fiber array, produced with submicron precision in a high-speed, fully automated manner, eliminates any need for manual assembly and testing. RAM introduces the first mass-produced […]

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4 w. ago UPDATE — RAM Photonics Industrial Launches Mass Production of 2D Fiber Arrays for AI and DC

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RAM Photonics Industrial, LLC, an innovation leader in automated photonics manufacturing, announces the launch of the Medusa™ Array product family. The scalable 2D fiber array, produced with submicron precision in a high-speed, fully automated manner, eliminates any need for manual assembly and testing. RAM introduces the first mass-produced […]

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4 w. ago Argos add veteran coaches Marshall, Shivers to round out Dinwiddie’s staff

The remainder of the Argos coaching staff are returning from the team's 2024 championship season.

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4 w. ago Toronto Blue Jays add Canadian alternative to U.S. soda in new drinks lineup

The Toronto Blue Jays are just around the corner from quenching their fans' thirst for baseball.And for those in attendance at games at the Rogers Centre starting on March 27, the concession stands around the ballpark can help quench, well, regular thirst.In addition to the new food items — such as cotton candy fries and mini pancakes — the Jays have unveiled a new drink menu for this season.Cocktails include:Touch Em' All Joe (Aperol Spritz)Hugo Spritz  (features notes of elderflower and lemon.Tropical Spritz (guava flavour profile)Mango Spritz (prosecco-based mango cocktail)The Stop Slide (coffee-based cocktail exclusively at The Stop)Frozen Margarita (watermelon, guava, mango and blood orange)Black & Blue Margarita (exclusively at The Catch Bar)Big Leagues Stone Fruit Bourbon (old fashioned with a fruity twist)Long Fly Ball Strawberry Ginger Lemonade (vodka-based cocktail)Boys of Summer Prickly Pear MargaritaOK Blue Jays&nbs...

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