5 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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16 h. ago Here are all the Costco Canada holiday saving deals you need to know about

Costco Canada has officially launched a bunch of special, limited-time-only deals just in time for the holidays, and if you're keen on saving a few extra bucks, there are lots of promotions to take advantage of. Whether you're already a regular Costco member, have an expired membership, or aren't a member at all, here are all the special holiday offers at Costco you need to be aware of. Membership offerThis holiday offer only applies to new Costco members or memberships that have expired for 18 months or more, so if this applies to you, listen up.Until Jan. 4, 2026, you can sign up as a Costco executive member and receive an online voucher for $130 off a $250 purchase on the retailer's website using the promo code COSTCO130. Considering an executive membership is already $130 per year (plus taxes), this is a pretty sweet deal and includes a free household card. All you have to do is enter the promo code when paying for your membership online, and soon ...

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29 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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8 d. ago Canada tops list of North American countries for best sick leave pay

Taking sick leave in Canada pays well compared to other countries in North and Central America, according to a new report.U.K.-based human resources and payroll company Moorepay released its Global Sick Leave Report for 2025, revealing which countries offer the best sick pay."Sick pay is an essential part of the socio-economic contract and contributes to public health improvements and individual well-being," reads the report. "It also potentially boosts employment rates and employee engagement."Moorepay added that a healthy sick leave policy can also reduce the cost of "presenteeism," or the lower productivity of employees who work through illness or injury instead of taking time off to recover."Many can't afford to take time off on heavily reduced pay, and economic pressure towork through illness or injury increases the risk of illness spreading through the workplace, among other health and safety issues," reads the report.To co...

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8 d. ago Major brewing school ditching U.S. for Canada because of Trump

The Siebel Institute of Technology and World Brewing Academy, a prestigious brewing school based in the U.S., has decided to pack up and move north.After educating the world's burgeoning brewers in Chicago, Illinois, since 1872, the Siebel Institute of Technology announced its "strategic relocation" to Montreal effective Jan. 1, 2026.In a post on Facebook last week, the institute said it took into consideration operational costs, industry trends, and the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on policies surrounding student visas."Maintaining the quality of education while keeping Siebel Institute and World Brewing Academy offerings affordable was key for us," stated John Hannafan, general manager and director of education at the institute."Recent regulatory changes in the U.S. have made it much more challenging for many of our international students, who have become the majority of our student body, to attend classes in person. This ...

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9 d. ago Church sues after City of Montreal issues $2,500 fine for hosting ‘MAGA superstar’

The lawsuits in Montreal and Quebec City reflect the debate in Canada triggered by Sean Feucht's tour.

Economics

1 week ago WARMINGTON: Torontonians tired of rules only applying to those who pay the bills

Whether it's not being able to play O Canada on a speaker, drive a city vehicle without hinderance through protesters or have a basketball net at your house, it seems Toronto is on a 'No Fun Police' binge

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2 w. ago 5 Ontario cities rank among top 10 best places to live in Canada

A new ranking of the best places to live in Canada is dominated by Ontario entries, with the province claiming five of the top ten positions, including the top spot overall.Real estate platform Zolo revealed its top picks for the best places to live in the country, ranking cities on criteria including home prices, household income, population growth, unemployment, crime, access to health care, sunny days per year, and walkability.Ontario was well-represented in the ranking, but it was Guelph, Ont., which claimed the title of the country's most liveable.Zolo notes that, with a cost of living three per cent lower than the national average, Guelph is "an excellent place to live in Canada."The city boasts an average annual household income of $119,100, compared to a benchmark home price of $745,000 — a far more manageable difference than some cities like Toronto, where mortgage costs can add up to more than 100 per cent of household income.Zolo specifically mentions ...

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2 w. ago Canada records massive decline in international student arrivals

Canada has significantly cut the number of new international students, according to a new report from the federal government.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released new data for September 2025, including an update to its international students and temporary worker numbers."The number of new students and workers arriving to Canada is declining—a clear sign that the measures we've put in place are working," reads the report. "This downward trend reflects our commitment to a well-managed and sustainable immigration system."IRCCAccording to the data, the number of new students and worker arrivals to Canada dropped by 53 per cent between January and September 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, down 308,880.Broken down, Canada saw 60 per cent fewer new international students arrive between January and September 2025 compared to the same period last year. That's a 150,220 drop in arrivals.There were 11,390 new student arri...

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2 w. ago WARMINGTON: Dark day as patriot told to stop playing O Canada at City Hall

Security and police let a lot of things go at Nathan Phillips Square and in Jewish neighbourhoods but seemed to the throw the book a disabled patriot who was playing national anthem on the same square Toronto was raising the Palestinian flag Monday

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2 w. ago Toronto City Hall to raise Palestinian flag, joins other cities across Canada

The City of Toronto is expected to join several other cities across Canada in raising the Palestinian flag this morning at city hall. 

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2 w. ago Canadian families getting payout from the government this week

Eligible Canadian families can expect to receive their child tax payments this week.The Canada Child Benefit (CCB), a tax-free monthly payment that aims to help families with the cost of raising children under 18, will be sent out on Thursday, Nov. 20.The child tax payment increased in July, marking the beginning of the new benefit year. The federal government uses a process called indexation to raise the payment to help parents as the cost of living continues to soar.An Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) spokesperson said in January that the indexation means the max CCB amounts and income thresholds are increased yearly to "keep pace with the rising cost of living."This year, Canadian families were given a 2.7 per cent boost in child tax benefit payments, bringing the annual base benefit for children under six from $7,787 to $7,997 ($666 monthly) and from $6,570 to $6,748 ($562 monthly) for children aged six to 17 until June 2026.The Child Disabilit...

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3 w. ago Jewish group calls raising Palestinian flag at Toronto City Hall ‘reckless’ as other events planned in Canada

'Commemorating this moment, in the context of rising antisemitism in Canada, is not only insensitive but also reckless and irresponsible,' B'nai Brith Canada's director of research and advocacy says

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3 w. ago Man steals city bus and takes it on perfectly civil joyride, picking up and dropping off passengers

He even stopped somebody trying to use an expired bus pass and made them put money in the fare box, Hamilton police said

Culture

3 w. ago Chocolate shop popular in malls getting its first Canadian on

An iconic European chocolate company that's already made its way into several local malls is gearing up to open its first Canadian brick-and-mortar location in Toronto.You may still be more likely to stumble upon a Laderach location while you amble the streets of a European city than one in Canada, but the decades-old chain has made major moves towards North American expansion in the past year.Founded in the 1960s in the small town of Glarus, Switzerland, Laderach has spent the past six decades making its name ubiquitous with luxury Swiss chocolate.Having remained in the same family ever since its foundation, Laderach may no longer be solely produced at its original Glarus factory, but its reputation remains, spreading farther and farther across the globe.After opening its Toronto flagship at the Eaton Centre in 2019, the chocolate chain, which currently boasts over 200 locations in 25 countries worldwide, has since expanded to six locations in Toronto and one at B.C.'s Rich...

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3 w. ago London’s wintry blast will intensify Monday as snow squalls will hit west of the city, Environmental Canada reported.

London’s wintry blast was expected to intensify on Monday with snow squalls potentially hitting the area, Environmental Canada warned. After the city and region was hit with heavy snow over the weekend, Monday was forecast to be cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of flurries in the morning and the risk of squalls in […]

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4 w. ago Canadians could face delays, extra costs after flights reduced at 40 U.S. airports: expert

Even if you're not travelling to an American city, there's a good chance your cross-Canada flight will cross into U.S. airspace

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4 w. ago ‘Goodwill policy’: What Canadian airlines are telling travellers after 40 U.S. airports face flight reductions

Even if you're not travelling to an American city, there's a good chance your cross-Canada flight will cross into U.S. airspace

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