29 h. ago The history of the Selby Hotel in Toronto and its connection to Ernest Hemingway

The Selby Hotel, once located at 592 Sherbourne St., is a Victorian mansion with a history that spans over 140 years and boasts an interesting connection to writer Ernest Hemingway.Originally built for Henry Falwell Gooderham, a member of the influential Gooderham family, the mansion was designed by renowned architect David Roberts Jr. between 1882 and 1883.Roberts Jr. also designed many buildings in Toronto's Distillery District, and is perhaps most known for his iconic Gooderham Flatiron Building at 49 Wellington St.The Selby Hotel in 1940. Photo by City of Toronto Archives.The red brick mansion's Queen Anne Revival style pays homage to the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, and was constructed during a residential boom in Toronto.During the time it was built, the St. James Town neighbourhood was home to several of the city's most affluent families, and many grand Victorian homes sat on Sherbourne Street. However, only a few of these original mansions remain int...

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43 h. ago WARMINGTON: Election sign war tactic in York Centre not a violation – or is it?

City of Toronto rules are murky, so bylaw officers took no chances and removed both the Liberal and Conservative candidate's signs

Politics

57 h. ago ‘Absolute privilege to play in our city’ Darko Rajakovic responds to ex

'Toronto is one of the best cities in the world,' Rajakovic said.

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66 h. ago Toronto city councillors to make $170K after approving 24% pay bump

For the first time in 19 years, the annual salary to be a Toronto city councillor is going up significantly after council voted Thursday in favour of a pay raise.

Economics

3 d. ago ‘BE BRAVE’: Toronto councillors give themselves gigantic raises 

Toronto city councillors found the courage to hike their own salaries by 24%.  On Thursday evening, Shelley Carroll urged her colleagues to “be brave” and vote “to go right on chronically underpaying yourselves” — only now, they’ll be underpaid at just $170,588.60 a year.  “These are hard times, these are desperately hard times, and we […]

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3 d. ago Man, 41, allegedly stole 80 fire extinguishers from Toronto residential buildings

A 41-year-old man is facing some heat after allegedly stealing more than 80 fire extinguishers from residential buildings across the city. Toronto Police allege the accused stole the extinguishers from various properties between November 2023 and this month, then sold the stolen property using several online platforms. Police said that following the arrest, seven fire […]

Events

3 d. ago City of Toronto ratifies deal with union representing 27,000 workers

CUPE 79 annual wages increase between three and almost four per cent through 2028

Society

3 d. ago Toronto hotel guest catches unreal missile of a throw at Rogers Centre

One fan visiting the Toronto Blue Jays stadium this week got a souvenir so unique that you'd probably only believe it if you caught it on video.But, thankfully for one Baltimore Orioles fan, that's exactly what happened this week when he decided to stay at the Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel connected to the Rogers Centre.Well known for being the only hotel on the continent directly attached to a major league ballpark with views of the field, the young Orioles fan caught the attention of a few players during a training session yesterday.And with Baltimore outfielder Colton Cowser wanting to test out his arm strength, a souvenir baseball made it all the way from the diamond up to the fan’s hotel room.COLTON COWSER JUST THREW IT TO THE WINDOW AND WE GOT A BALL!NO WAY THAT JUST HAPPENED! #Birdland pic.twitter.com/gVwm5zKoML— HiMyNameIsJC 🫡 (@HiMyNameIsJC_) March 26, 2025The Orioles' content team got their own angle of Cowser's throw, which made its way into th...

Events

4 d. ago Man wanted in several Toronto Police probes including ramming of cop vehicles

A man without a fixed address is wanted for a mishmash of alleged criminal activity across the city including ramming a trio of police vehicles. A Toronto Police news release issued Wednesday night details various alleged crimes including incidents spanning from last fall through to this week. The suspect is sought for 27 offences in […]

Events

4 d. ago Man wanted in several police probes including ramming of cop vehicles

A man is accused of a mishmash of criminal charges across the city including ramming a trio of police vehicles. Toronto Police detailed various alleged incidents spanning from last fall to this week with the suspect sought for 27 offences in all. Police alleged that on Oct. 23 around 3 a.m., the accused went to […]

Events

4 d. ago Downtown Toronto park to be renovated for second time in just a few years

A Toronto park that was just refurbished in 2019 is set to once again be ripped up for a second beautification project just a few years later — but, residents need not worry about any misallocation of public funds, as the revamp is being funded by the local billionaire family behind the Loblaws empire.The Westons, among the richest families in the country, have just offered up a whopping $50 million through their philanthropic arms toward improving Queen's Park North, the top half of the central downtown green space frequented by tourists, U of T students, TTC riders and more.The park sits a stone's throw away from, among other notable sites, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), which the Westons have also supported with their wealth over the years. It also lies right outside the doors of the Ontario Legislative Building, where former Lieutenant Governor (and wife to Loblaws heir Galen Weston Jr.) Hilary Weston used to work — apparently something that...

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4 d. ago Toronto shopper says Value Village resold doll she donated at 5 times the price

After donating a doll she had purchased from Value Village, one shopper claims she was surprised to find it on the shelf listed for a much higher price.A Toronto-based poster in a Facebook group called Value Village Rip Offs and Obscene Price Hikes (The REAL rant page) shared her experience, stating that she finally had "something to complain about."She said that several years ago, she had purchased what appears to be a doll of Edna Mode, a character from the animated superhero film The Incredibles. "I bought this for $4.99 at Value Village years ago," she wrote. "My daughter played with it a bit but wasn't crazy about it, so I sent it back."She alleged that a few days after donating it, she returned to the store and found the same doll on the shelf in even worse condition and at five times the markup."Not only is it trashed from being there [for] two days, [but] look at the ridiculous price they put on it," she stated.She included a photo of the doll she said she purchased for $4.9...

Economics

4 d. ago The TSX Celebrates the 30 Years Listing Anniversary of Globex Mining Enterprises Inc.

ROUYN-NORANDA, Quebec, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yesterday, the Toronto Stock Exchange surprised the Globex Team with this announcement posted on the TSX building downtown in the City of Toronto. Globex Mining Enterprises Inc. (GMX-TSX) was originally listed on the Montreal Stock Exchange in January of 1988 and transferred from the Montreal Stock Exchange […]

Culture

5 d. ago Toronto councillor Jennifer McKelvie to run for federal Liberals in Ajax

Toronto city councillor Jennifer McKelvie is running as the federal Liberal candidate in Ajax.

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6 d. 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

Economics

9 d. ago Newly renovated Toronto bungalow is poised to start a bidding war at only $600,000

If you haven't gotten the memo, real estate bidding wars are back because, of course, they are! It's Toronto.Seriously, what would this city be without its overpriced housing market? And likely, the next house that's about to sell for way more than it's listed is 85 Sharpe St. The living room. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom bungalow is definitely a flip, but not a bad one.  The main floor bathroom and a bedroom. 85 Sharpe St. sold in 2023 for $700,000 in "as is" condition, but over the last two years, the owners have renovated a lot. The kitchen. According to the listing, everything from the floors to the kitchen cabinets, bathrooms, basement, and more has gotten an update. From the pictures, it looks good. The view from the front entryway. It's clearly been staged, but the living room is bright and airy with engineered hardwood floors.New appliances and cabinets in the kitchen. The kitche...

Economics

9 d. ago Toronto takes steps to finally protect the city's oldest bar for good

One of the oldest pieces of Toronto history that we've still got left has, at long last, been given the designations it requires to remain a landmark of the city for a long time to come.The Wheatsheaf Tavern, opened all the way back in 1849, has always generally been considered the oldest bar in the city, although it was technically opened after The Black Bull, which debuted under a different original name — thus, some say, disqualifying it from the title — over a decade earlier (The Bull closed last year, anyhow).Aside from a brief scare when it shuttered in 2019, which turned out to be only temporarily and for the purpose of completing a stunning facelift, the Wheatsheaf has been pouring brews at King and Bathurst for nearly two centuries.Which is why the Toronto Preservation Board pushed through a motion to designate the property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act — a recommendation that just passed this week.A threads post about ...

Sport

9 d. ago Toronto man 'blindsided' after company quietly hands franchise over to new owner

The owner of one Toronto restaurant location was shocked to find himself locked out of his business after his parent company quietly handed it over to someone new, he claims.For the past 13 years, Allen, a Toronto resident and owner of three different sushi restaurants in the city, has proudly owned and operated the Sushi Shop location in Union Station, but, he tells blogTO, it all came crashing down earlier this week."[On the morning of March 18,] I arrived at my store as I had done every day for 13 years, but this time  I wasn’t allowed in," Allen claims. "The locks had been changed. My business, my livelihood, my existence had been taken from me overnight."Allen tells blogTO that he was ultimately "blindsided" to show up for work and find that MTY, the parent company of Sushi Shop and a number of other quick-service food companies in Canada, had, apparently without his knowledge, sold the franchise to a new owner, who would be taking over the restaurant immed...

Economics

9 d. ago ‘Hate has no place in our city,’ Toronto Police warn before Sunday’s al

Toronto Police say the public should prepare for roadway disruptions and restrictions in the downtown core on Sunday due to an al-Quds Day event for which they are expecting “several thousand” to attend. Acting Supt. Craig Young of Emergency Management and Public Order says there will also be “an increased police presence in and around […]

Events

1 week ago Toronto is hiring for tons of jobs right now and many pay over $100,000

For many, the idea of finding a job in Toronto often leads to opportunities within the City itself. After all, with perks like job stability, attractive pay, and the prestige of having the City on your resume, it's a highly sought-after option for job seekers. Whether you're a new graduate looking for your first full-time position or you're a seasoned expert in your field, there are dozens of open opportunities across City divisions right now. Here are just some of the high-paying open positions with the City of Toronto. Project Coordinator This role with the City's Municipal Licensing & Standards, MLS Rental Standards Services division, pays anywhere from $86,716 to $112,355, depending on your experience.If selected, you'll be responsible for providing coordination and strategic support to a project affecting the structure of the licensing process for multi-tenant houses. You'll also act as a primary liaison between applications and other...

Economics