4 h. ago Toronto getting North America's first direct flight to country known for beaches

A Montreal-based carrier is gearing up to make history once again with the launch of North America's first direct flight service to a country known for its sunny weather and stunning coastline. On Thursday, Air Transat announced the launch of a new non-stop service between Toronto and Albania's capital, Tirana, which is regarded as one of Europe's sunniest cities, with over 2,500 hours of sun every year. While Tirana is located in the centre of the country and surrounded by mountains, Albania as a whole is known for its picturesque beaches and pristine resorts that offer views of the Ionian Sea. There are currently no direct flight options to Tirana from Toronto, and travelling between the two countries often means having a layover in European cities like Rome, Warsaw, London, or Frankfurt via airlines such as British Airways, Lufthansa, and Air Canada. The new route is part of the airline's summer 2026 program and will operate once weekly st...

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3 d. ago Toronto man charged after elderly woman found dead in North York

Victim identified as Tatiana Shamalov, 71, of Toronto; Imtiaz Ahmed, 44, charged with manslaughter

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9 d. ago Here's what the TTC is doing to prepare for FIFA World Cup 2026 madness

With Toronto gearing up to host one of the largest sporting events in its history, the TTC is ramping up preparations to ensure that the city's transit network can handle the hundreds of thousands of visitors and spectators that will flock to the city for the FIFA World Cup 2026.In his December 2025 Report, TTC CEO Mandeep S. Lali detailed the transit agency's extensive planning efforts for the global tournament, which is set to run from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Toronto is one of the 16 host cities across North America, and will welcome six matches at the upgraded BMO Field, along with a FIFA Fan Festival at Fort York National Historic Site and The Bentway.Central to the TTC's FIFA strategy is improving transit flow along the corridors heading to and from Exhibition Place. As a result, the TTC is working with City staff to implement RapidTO initiatives on Dufferin and Bathurst streets, which would create transit priority lanes for buses and streetcars.The first-eve...

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1 week ago Forgotten Toronto parking lot asking $11 million because it's primed for condos

Just north of York Mills Rd. sits a lonely, cracked, sun-scorched Toronto parking lot that has been empty for longer than most people have been waiting for the Eglinton Crosstown.The property at 4155 Yonge St. — a 0.8-acre patch of asphalt wedged between some of Toronto's wealthiest enclaves — has spent the past decade in full development purgatory, which explains why the only long-term residents are weeds and possibly a raccoon or two who now legally qualify as common-law partners.But this isn't just any empty parking lot, it's one of Toronto's longest-running neighbourhood drama cycles.The ridge line in the background. When the first major proposal was tabled, a 14-plus-storey, 64-unit tower with a 1.5-storey mechanical penthouse, local residents were not pleased. An office building next door. But residents argued the tower would rise above the natural valley ridge, dwarf St. John's York Mills Anglican Church, Toronto's second-old...

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1 week ago Ontario bed and breakfast lets you hang out with Highland cows

With the winter season fully underway, cozy, quiet getaways are a great way to explore Ontario's natural beauty. If winter glamping paired with highland cows and a bed-and-breakfast stay sounds like your thing, it might be time to visit The Taiga Animal Sanctuary in East Gwillimbury, less than an hour north of Toronto. The Taiga, renowned for its calming and meditative environment, recently introduced a bed and breakfast experience, an add-on to their existing accommodations, which already include a treehouse stay and an apartment for larger groups.The B&B offers guests a choice between two suites that can accommodate two people — the Luna Suite and the Cedar Suite — each paired with a complimentary breakfast cart delivered right to the room every morning between 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.The Luna Suite. Guests have access to the full 10-acre forest and all the friendly mini Highland cows who wander by to say hello. Visitors are encouraged to interact w...

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2 w. ago Three Toronto steakhouses just ranked among the best in North America

Three steakhouses in Toronto just scored top marks, ranking among the top 50 in North America.It's no news that Toronto is home to some of the best restaurants in Canada — and, some would even argue, the world — but, if you needed further proof, we just got it.The annual list of North America's 50 Best Steakhouses has officially dropped as of Tuesday, Dec. 2, and it should come as no surprise to anyone who's tucked into a perfectly seared striploin in the 'Six, Toronto's restaurant scene is well-represented on the list.Awarded by the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants every year, the list grades restaurants on nine criteria, including the quality of meat, selection and variety of cuts, wine list, and interior design, meaning that those restaurants that land on the list guarantee an exceptional experience across all senses.The first Toronto entry on the list ranks in at 13th place, and should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with the city'...

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2 w. ago FOREVER FRIEND: Lyle the dog is ready for ‘a quieter lifestyle’

He was brought to Toronto after surviving a 2024 North Caroline hurricane

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2 w. ago This $700,000 Toronto house looks like it was marinated in cigarette smoke

We all know smoking is bad for our lungs, but if you've ever wondered what a Toronto home marinated in decades of cigarette smoke looks like, wonder no more — 102 Kalmar Ave. N is here to scratch that oddly specific itch.Listed at $758,000, down from $799,900, this detached, 100-plus-year-old Scarborough house sits on a generous 30 by 135-foot lot.But you might be too distracted by the walls — which appear to have spent the last few decades chain-smoking unfiltered darts — to appreciate the outdoor space.One of two bedrooms. Because yes, every surface inside this home looks like it's been lightly shellacked with tar and nicotine.The kitchen. The ceilings? Yellow.The living room and dining room. The walls? Yellow.Another room with built-in beds. The wood panelling? Like someone said, "What if maple syrup… but sticky… and forever?"The living room and dining room. And speaking of ceilings: th...

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2 w. ago Toronto man wanted for assault; Markham man charged with break

A 33-year-old man is wanted for an assault in North York on Wednesday. Toronto Police say officers responded to a call around 5:50 p.m. near Yonge St. and Empress Ave. – north of Sheppard Ave. – where it’s alleged the victim was walking in the area when a man approached from behind and assaulted them. […]

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3 w. ago CRIME SCENE: Man brought to Toronto hospital with gunshot wounds dies

A man is dead after a shooting Tuesday morning in North York. Toronto Police in 31 Division say a man was “brought to a hospital suffering from gunshot wounds” around 5:25 a.m. He died in hospital. The Homicide Unit is investigating. There was no immediate word on the victim’s age, where the shooting occurred, or […]

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3 w. 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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4 w. ago The North West Company Inc. Announces Renewal of its Normal Course Issuer Bid

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: NWC): The North West Company Inc. (the “Company” or “North West”) announced today that the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) has accepted notice of the Company’s intention to make a normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) for a portion of its common voting shares and variable voting shares […]

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4 w. ago WEBINAR: Experts Share Proven Strategies for Scaling Measurement

Behavioral health leaders from Greenspace Health, Zócalo Health and The Lincoln Center share scalable strategies for effective MBC implementation across teams and programs. TORONTO — Greenspace Health, North America’s leading provider of Measurement-Based Care (MBC) technology, education, and implementation support, will host a virtual session featuring behavioral health experts from Zócalo Health and The Lincoln […]

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4 w. ago GHD awarded contract for Humber Treatment Plant – North Plant upgrades supporting the City of Toronto’s goals to modernize infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance plant efficiency

TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GHD, a global professional services company, was awarded a contract to upgrade the Humber Treatment Plant – North Plant. This transformative project will modernize the City’s second largest wastewater treatment plant infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance operational efficiency – setting a high standard for sustainable wastewater […]

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