3 h. ago RCMP charge 2 baggage handlers at Pearson accused of trying to smuggle $147K of cannabis to France

Two baggage handlers at Toronto’s Pearson airport have been charged after allegedly trying to smuggle more than $147,000 in cannabis to France. Royal Canadian Mounted Police said the two employees of baggage-handling company Swissport Canada Handling were arrested on July 4 following a drug-smuggling probe that involved baggage tag switching. Baggage tag switching involves someone […]

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6 h. ago Toronto Pearson just ranked among world's best airports in a surprising category

Toronto Pearson Airport has officially earned a spot on a new global ranking of the world's most passenger-friendly airports, according to the 2025 World Consumer Airport Index released by the Consumer Choice Center. In its new edition, the Index builds on the 2024 European edition by adding 20 international entries. For the first time, the ranking is also split into two categories, namely the top 30 busiest airports (serving over 35 million passengers annually) and the top 20 smaller airports (35 million or fewer). Despite some notable incidents this year, Pearson Airport managed to secure #20 on the list of largest airports, tying with São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport with a score of 136.5 points.The rankings were based on a broad set of criteria assessing real-world passenger needs, including distance to city centre, availability of ride-hailing services, airline connectivity, terminal and gate layout, average delay times, and securit...

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4 d. ago Vibrant skyline helps Toronto rank amongst world’s most scenic cities after dark

Toronto highest ranked Canadian city when it came to social media buzz, Travelbag study says

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7 d. ago Canadian shot putter Sarah Mitton brings her new technique to Harry Jerome Track Classic

Ranked No. 3 in the world, the 29-year-old feels like she’s just reaching her prime. A subtle technique change helped her throw a personal best 20.68 metres

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1 week ago Toronto getting new flight to country known for pristine beaches and classic cars

If you're like me and already dreaming of a sunny escape this upcoming winter, you'll be pleased to hear that a new flight service was just introduced from Toronto to a country known for its tropical white, sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and streets full of vintage cars. As part of its winter 2025/26 schedule out of Ontario, WestJet is officially welcoming Havana, Cuba, to its route map for the first time. The airline is also set to deliver non-stop flights from several cities across the province this year, increasing its Ontario southbound seat capacity by eight per cent compared to the same season last year. Here in Toronto, WestJet will be boosting capacity from Pearson Airport by five per cent, led by two new sun routes (Havana and Samaná, Dominican Republic) as well as significant increases to existing destinations. Flights from Toronto to Havana will depart twice weekly starting Dec. 18, and flights to ...

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1 week ago Toronto Pearson Airport now serves two of the world's largest passenger planes

Toronto has become one of the handful of cities in the world served by not one, but two Airbus A380 operators, Emirates and now Etihad Airways, cementing Pearson Airport's growing status as a major hub for long-haul travel. Etihad Airways officially began A380 service on its Abu Dhabi to Toronto route on June 24, marking the first time the airline has flown its flagship double-decker aircraft to Canada, and the first time Toronto has hosted two different A380 carriers simultaneously in three years. Etihad's A380 offers 486 seats across four cabin classes, including The Residence, the world's only three-room suite in the sky, complete with a private living room, bedroom, and ensuite shower. The aircraft also features nine "First Apartments" with lie-flat beds and ottoman seating, 70 Business Studios, and 405 Economy Smart Seats with an extra four inches of space. The new aircraft also brings a 31 per cent increase in capacity compared to the previ...

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2 w. ago Temenos Recognized by TIME as One of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies

Temenos ranks #4 globally, highlighting leadership in ESG, cloud innovation, and sustainable banking technology GRAND-LANCY, Switzerland — Temenos (SIX: TEMN), a global leader in banking technology, has been ranked the 4th most sustainable company in the world by TIME magazine and Statista. Featured among 500 global sustainability leaders, Temenos is the highest-ranking Swiss company and […]

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2 w. ago Viral Toronto pizza spot honoured as one of the best in the world

A Toronto pizza restaurant was just ranked as one of the best in the world, making it one of just two Canadian restaurants to earn the distinction.Sure, Naples and Rome might get all the glory when it comes to pizza — heck, even New York City, Chicago and Detroit get plenty of recognition — but, for its part, Toronto all too often tends to fly under the radar. It shouldn't be that way, but that's the way it is.As the third annual Best Pizza Awards took over Milan on June 25, though, pizzerias, from around the world got the chance to put their pies centre stage and earn some well-deserved credit for their renditions of the Italian staple.It should come as no surprise to those in the know about the city's sublime pizza scene that one Toronto pizzeria actually did end up ranking among the world's top 100 pizza restaurants at the 2025 awards.Coming as even less of a surprise, the sole Toronto pizzeria to make it on the ranking was none oth...

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2 w. ago iA Financial Group Named One of Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens for a Second Year

QUEBEC CITY — For the second year in a row, iA Financial Group (TSX: iAG) has been ranked as one of Canada’s 50 Best Corporate Citizens in Canada by Corporate Knights. This ranking recognizes the company’s contributions and long-standing efforts in promoting sustainability, as well as health and wellbeing. Corporate Knights’ ranking of the world’s […]

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2 w. ago Toronto ice cream shop named one of the most iconic in the world

An ice cream shop in Toronto is serving one of the most iconic flavours in the world, according to a new ranking.Toronto is home to no small number of cherished ice cream joints — including several that are new to the scene this summer — but, according to a new ranking by TasteAtlas, one spot in the city stands above the rest.The global food publication just released their annual list of the 100 most iconic Ice Creams in the world, as voted upon by the site's viewers, and none other than Toronto's own Ed's Real Scoop made the grade thanks to one particularly notable flavour.Founded in 2000 by Ed Francis, the Beaches-based ice cream shop is the definition of a local legend and has since expanded across the city, with additional locations in Leslieville, Roncesvalles, and Mimico.Ed's has put out dozens of flavours over the years, from tried-and-true classics to one-of-a-kind offerings, but it was their beloved Burnt Marshm...

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2 w. ago Rising Canadian tennis star Gabriel Diallo aims to build on strong season at Wimbledon

At the start of the season, Canada’s Gabriel Diallo set a goal of cracking the top 50 in the world rankings in 2025. Mission accomplished on that front and we’re still in the first half of the year. Diallo earned his first career ATP Tour title this month and is currently at a career-high No. […]

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3 w. ago U.S. border processing streamlined via facial recognition at Toronto Pearson, Montreal

Quebec's busiest airport is one of eight international hubs using new Enhanced Passenger Processing technology, while the Toronto airport is one of eight with Seamless Border Entry

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3 w. ago Pearson airport ‘lost the ability to check in passengers’ today. Here’s what happened

Lines are back to normal 'but as always we recommend that passengers check their flight status before coming to the airport,' says spokesperson

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3 w. ago Why the system at Toronto’s Pearson airport stopped working today

Before the issue was resolved, the airport reportedly resembled a "zoo" according to one traveller headed to the U.S.

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3 w. ago Why the systems at Toronto’s Pearson airport stopped working today

Before the issue was resolved, the airport reportedly resembled a 'zoo' according to one traveller headed to the U.S.

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3 w. ago Brambles Climbs to No. 3 in TIME Magazine’s 2025 list of World’s Most Sustainable Companies

ATLANTA — Brambles, a global leader in supply chain and logistics operating through its CHEP brand, has been ranked in the top three most sustainable companies in the world by TIME Magazine. Advancing one spot to third place on a list of 500 companies, Brambles again led its industry category of Transport and Logistics and […]

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3 w. ago Iconic Canadian yogurt brand is just as patriotic as it is delicious

Canada is known for its inclusivity and welcoming spirit, and Astro’s newest "So Canadian" campaign, celebrates it all. And Astro would know, to be honest — being a proudly Canadian yogurt brand for 50 years and counting.Made only in Canada since 1972, Astro Original yogurts are made with simple ingredients, such as 100 per cent Canadian milk, cream, and cultures.This simple, yet oh so delicious choice is beloved by many across the country, and they're giving back for Canada Day this year in some politely patriotic ways.Five decades of Canadian yogurtJust like the brand showcases the best in Canadian dairy, the brand is highlighting what makes this country so great by giving visitors flying in from Toronto Pearson Airport a "Welcome, Eh!" — written on Pearson’s rooftop.    View this post on Instagram           A post share...

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3 w. ago REMINDER: Astro Yogurt Brand Unveils “So Canadian” Flyover Welcome Message for Toronto Pearson International Airport Arriving Passengers, Ahead of Canada Day

TORONTO, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Monday, June 23, 2025, media are invited to attend a special event at Lactalis Canada’s yogurt processing facility in Etobicoke, Ontario as part of its iconic Astro yogurt brand’s bold new “So Canadian” campaign in the lead up to Canada Day. WHAT: The unveiling of a special […]

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3 w. ago Media Advisory: Astro Yogurt Brand Unveils “So Canadian” Flyover Welcome Message for Toronto Pearson International Airport Arriving Passengers, Ahead of Canada Day

TORONTO, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Monday, June 23, 2025, media are invited to attend a special event at Lactalis Canada’s yogurt processing facility in Etobicoke, Ontario as part of its iconic Astro yogurt brand’s bold new “So Canadian” campaign in the lead up to Canada Day. WHAT:   The unveiling of a […]

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4 w. ago Canada just dropped multiple spots in ranking of world's most peaceful countries

Canadians have it pretty good as the country has been ranked as one of the most peaceful countries to live in, according to a new report — but, we've slid multiple spots since last year.The 19th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI), published by the Institute for Economics & Peace, rates Canada among the 20 most peaceful countries in the world, far outpacing the U.S.This year, the report ranked 163 countries, and the results have been pretty grim: there are 59 active state-based conflicts, and 17 countries have recorded over 1,000 conflict-related deaths."The 2025 GPI finds that global peacefulness continues to decline and that many of the leading factors that precede major conflicts are higher than they have been since the end of WWII," reads the report.The GPI tracks changes in global safety using 23 indicators, including violent crime rates, homicide rates and weapons imports. These indicators are then used to measure the state of peace in eac...

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