7 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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9 h. ago Toronto's brutal traffic among world's worst but not as bad as other city in Canada

To the surprise of probably no one, Toronto was yet again called out for its terrible traffic in a new global traffic ranking.The 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard by Inrix ranked the world's worst cities for traffic congestion. Toronto made the list but – fortunately? – it's not as high as you think.According to the report, Toronto took the 34th spot, which could be worse but could also be better. Even U.S. tourists are appalled by our traffic, calling it worse than Los Angeles or India. Ouch. Celebrities constantly call out local gridlock, too. But given the frequency of highway closures and lane restrictions, can we blame them?Alas, it appears our gridlock issues aren't as bad as Montreal's, as the report indicates that the Quebec metropolis has the worst traffic congestion of any other city in Canada. Overall, it ranks as the 28th worst city in the world.  Using three years of transportation data, the report looks at travel times betwe...

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11 h. ago Canada Colocation Data Center Portfolio Analysis Report 2025

DUBLIN — The “Canada Existing & Upcoming Data Center Portfolio” database has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Canada hosts around 115+ existing data centers, with cities like Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City having a strong presence in the country. Toronto dominates the existing market with a power capacity of more than 370 MW, which is […]

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28 h. ago WARMINGTON: Turns out Scott Youmans can fly Canadian flag at Nathan Phillips Square afterall

City of Toronto now acknowledge the forklift operator on a disability pension was 'inaccurately' told he was violating a bylaw at City Hall

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33 h. ago University of Toronto once again the top school in Canada in one key category

And the hits just keep coming for the University of Toronto.In addition to being the top school in Canada and the second most sustainable university in the world, U of T can also applaud itself for being the number one research university in the country.Research Infosource Inc. released a report this week outlining the top research universities, colleges and hospitals in Canada, as well as the Top 15 Federal Government research & development performers. Canada's Top 50 Research Universities 2025To determine the universities' rankings, factors such as faculty headcount, graduate student enrollment and financial data from Statistics Canada were closely looked at.For a second year in a row, U of T nabbed the top spot for receiving $1,588,932 in funding in 2024, up 10.8 per cent from the previous year.Of the 50 top universities, 17 others are in Ontario.University of Ottawa and McMaster University round out the top 10, taking the 7th and 9th spots, respec...

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33 h. ago Toronto Residents Say City’s Reliance on Land Transfer Tax Is Fueling the Housing Affordability Crisis

New polling shows growing frustration as Council considers yet another MLTT hike TORONTO, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Toronto City Council considers a proposal to increase the Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT) on higher-value homes, new Ipsos polling conducted for the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) shows that 416 residents are deeply […]

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44 h. ago Toronto neighbourhood frustrated as local library set to move nearly 1 km away

A long-awaited relocation of a library in Toronto's St Lawrence neighbourhood is sparking frustration among some local residents who say the area is losing its local branch to another community.Toronto Public Library (TPL) formally announced on Tuesday that it had purchased a heritage building at 339 Queen St. E. to house a new branch, which is anticipated to open in 2028. The move will replace the existing TPL St. Lawrence branch at 171 Front St. E., which is set to remain open throughout construction.In a new release, TPL says the relocation responds to "rapid population growth and increased demand for library services in this part of the city," with the new branch set to serve the neighbourhoods of St. Lawrence, Moss Park, and Corktown.Located roughly 950 metres from its current site (or about a 14-minute walk), the new location sits at the northeastern edge of the St. Lawrence neighbourhood, in a part of the city many actually consider to be Moss Park.The...

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68 h. ago Group of Toronto buildings to be torn down for huge condo tower

A block of beat-up old storefronts on Toronto's Queen St. E. could soon be razed to make way for yet another high-flying condo tower.A new development application filed with the City of Toronto in late November spells the potential end for a block of low-rise retail properties spanning 329-345 Queen St. E., just west of Parliament Street.Developer Generation Capital has applied to bring a soaring 49-storey tower to the site, a redevelopment scheme requiring the demolition of existing vacant properties.The project features a minimalist design from design architects—Alliance, which would rise just over 162 metres above Queen St. E. if approved as currently proposed.A total of 545 new homes are proposed within the tower, primarily planned as condo units incorporating seven existing rental units, which would be lost to demolition.While most of the block would indeed be reduced to rubble, the proposal would retain the existing three-storey building at 339-345 Queen Street ...

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3 d. ago City of Toronto worker, 66, dead after being run over by garbage truck

Toronto Police were called to Middleport Cres. Tuesday morning after reports of garbage truck driver being struck by vehicle

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3 d. ago TRREB Statement on Proposed Increase to Toronto’s Land Transfer Tax on Higher Value Homes

TORONTO, Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Municipal land transfer taxes (MLTTs) hurt the Canadian dream of home ownership by taking thousands of dollars out of home buyers’ pockets. With average home prices in the City of Toronto exceeding $1 million, the Toronto MLTT adds over $17,000 to the upfront closing cost of buying a […]

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3 d. ago Group of 8 derelict abandoned buildings to be demolished in Ontario city

A cluster of derelict buildings along Hamilton's future LRT corridor is finally being demolished, with Metrolinx confirming that the work is set to begin in mid-December. Eight Metrolinx-acquired properties, which have become quite the eyesore for locals, will all be demolished over the next two weeks to make way for the Hamilton Light Transit (LRT) line. Addresses include abandoned or aging buildings at 1215 King St. E., 1253 King St. E., 1646 Main St. E., 1652 Main St. E., 3 Barnesdale Ave. S., 7 Glendale Ave. N., 1145 Main St. E., and 1147 Main St. E. The buildings are being demolished to make way for the future Hamilton LRT. Photo: Google Street View.The transit agency notes that residents and businesses near the construction sites can expect occasional noise, vibration, and debris removal as excavators move in. According to the notice, demolition at each location should take up to two weeks, followed by another two weeks of site restoration and recycling...

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3 d. ago Iconic Hudson's Bay holiday windows returning to Toronto for 2025 but with a twist

Many Toronto residents have been mourning the loss of Hudson's Bay's classic holiday window displays this year. Still, it seems they might get a dose of festive-season nostalgia after all, as Cadillac Fairview has hinted that the vignettes are not gone for good.Passersby have recently noticed colourful hoardings on the windows of Hudson's Bay's former flagship store at Queen and Yonge. The windows are wrapped like giant presents, decorated with a big blue bow and the words, "To: Toronto. Something Sweet is Coming," leaving people wondering what might be in store.Although details remain under wraps, it's safe to assume that the beloved window tradition is returning to this iconic corner in the city.The brand taking over the frontage has yet to be announced. But the messaging — paired with the colourful hoarding — has Toronto residents speculating about who will take over this annual city staple. Guesses range fro...

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6 d. ago WATCH: TNA Wrestling legend Gail Kim talks her love for Toronto, women’s wrestling and being on The Traitors Canada

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of No Holds Barred, Postmedia’s Rob Wong speaks with TNA/Impact Wrestling legend and Toronto native, Gail Kim (via Jackpot City Casino). They discuss what she loves most about her hometown, the current state of women’s wrestling, her advice to people who are getting started in the business, if she […]

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6 d. ago Huge void carved below Toronto intersection will soon be a subway station

The $27 billion Ontario Line is shaping up to be a generational transit improvement, and while it's still a long road ahead to an anticipated 2031 completion date, some of the line's future underground stations are already beginning to resemble their final forms.Primed as the solution to Toronto's subway congestion woes, the 15-station, 15.6-kilometre line will link Exhibition Place in the southwest to Don Mills and Eglinton in the northeast, including a central tunnelled section through the heart of downtown.Crews are working away at the central tunnelled stretch, which includes underground stations at King/Bathurst, Queen/Spadina, Osgoode, Queen, Moss Park, and Corktown.Osgoode Station — connecting passengers with the existing Line 1 station of the same name — is among the stations being formed through underground mining operations, carving away space to accommodate future station platforms.The station works include a pair of excavation shafts at the northe...

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8 d. ago Get holiday ready in Toronto with these handy winter driving tips

The holidays are almost here in Toronto! And for many, that means leaving the city to visit friends and family out of town. On top of bringing festive vibes and wrapped gifts, there's much more to consider when driving. Active weather, low visibility, black ice — you name it, Ontario roads have it. So, grab a cup of eggnog and check out these tips on how to prepare for holiday driving in Ontario.Put on those snow tiresSnow tires are designed to perform better in a range of winter driving conditions that are often found on Ontario roadways. Before you hit the road for the holidays, it's always a good idea to make sure your vehicle is equipped with snow tires.Even if you have four-wheel or all-wheel drive, winter tires are still critical to tackle conditions and get from A to B safely. Remember, they are specifically designed for this and are actually recommended by Transport Canada for all drivers.The Michelin X-Ice SNOW tire is built ...

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8 d. ago Toronto supermarket just became the set of Patrick Dempsey's latest series

Masellis Supermarket on the Danforth turned into a Hollywood-style set this week, with none other than Patrick Dempsey filming at the longstanding, family-run Italian shop in Toronto.Although no confirmation has been given on the project the crew was filming for, it's reasonable to assume Dempsey was at Masellis Supermarket shooting scenes for Fox's upcoming television series Memory of a Killer, which is being filmed in Toronto and scheduled to wrap in December 2025.Dempsey, popular for his roles in classics like Grey's Anatomy (2005), Made of Honor (2008), Disenchanted (2022), and others, has been spotted around town quite a bit since the summer.Patrick Dempsey and Masellis Supermarket owner, Mario Masellis. Masellis Supermarket teased customers with a Facebook post on Nov. 21, announcing, "Masellis Supermarket will be closed on Monday, Nov. 24 due to an on-site filming shoot." This was then followed by a post on Nov. 24 that recapped the d...

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9 d. ago 'Putrid chemical stench' from controversial Toronto transit project angers locals

A strong chemical smell wafted across multiple Toronto neighbourhoods last week, and locals have tied the concerning stench to a transit project in the area.Local residents are speaking out about the installation of RapidTO transit priority lanes on Dufferin Street last week, an already-controversial project adding priority red-coloured lanes along a 2.5-kilometre stretch of the artery since Nov. 16.A concerned local reached out to blogTO and other media outlets last week regarding a "chemical stench" emanating from the work area between Dundas St. W. and Queen St. W.Adam Wynne shared that, on the evening of Nov. 21, workers "applied significant quantities of either a MMA (Methyl Methacrylate), Thermoplast, or a similar road surface product."Wynne wrote that "As part of the installation process, they have left hundreds of open and partially used multi-gallon buckets of the product along the workzone," and noted that "The truck that was collecting t...

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1 week ago WARMINGTON: This time Toronto Police did not stop Scott Youmans from playing O Canada

The 58-year-old patriot who had his loud speaker shut down last week at city hall did not face same sanction at Toronto Police HQ — as long as people are peaceful they are free in Canada to express themselves.

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1 week ago Toronto reports more visible drug use after supervised injection sites closed down

The City of Toronto is reporting an increase in visible drug use in the wake of the Ford government's decision to pull funding for several safe-injection sites earlier this year.

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1 week ago Toronto park could be transformed with cafe and relocation of popular landmark

Toronto's Queen's Park North might soon undergo a major revitalization, which could add a cafe and kiosk and relocate its recognizable equestrian statue. The public green space, which is located just north of the Ontario Parliament Building, is now in the second phase of community engagement for its redesign, which could see new features added to the historic park. As part of the project, a City survey, which is open until Dec. 14, is seeking feedback on design concepts, park amenities, and programming. The park's potential revitalization follows an offer from the wealthy Weston family in late 2024 to donate $50 million toward park improvements. One key proposal is the relocation of the equestrian statue of King Edward VII, which is part of Toronto's public art collection. Originally in Delhi, India, the statue was sold in the mid-20th century and installed in Queen's Park North in 1969, following the independence of India from Great...

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