54 m. ago MANDEL: Mistrial threat disrupts Michael Thompson’s sex assault trial

Under cross-examination, the City Councillor was accused of wanting to 'get into the pants' of a third woman, who is not a complainant

Events

79 m. ago Some Ontario mayors against financial incentives to attract doctors

Several Ontario mayors have been calling on the province to ban financial incentives municipalities use to lure in doctors, saying the recruitment tactic is harming communities that can’t pony up the cash — especially those in rural and northern regions. But Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker is going even further, suggesting the federal government […]

Science

1 hour ago RICK VAIVE: Letting Nylander be himself is best for Maple Leafs

We both play right wing, spent a few years with the Leafs and know a few things about shooting and scoring. Our numbers are also double digits, 22 and 88. But the similarities between myself and William Nylander kind of end right there. He’s far more talented, his speed and edge work are so impressive. […]

Other

2 h. ago Kontrol Technologies Launches BuildX AI Platform and Announces Loan Agreement

TORONTO — Kontrol Technologies Corp. ( CBOE.CA:KNR) ( OTCQB:KNRLF) ( FSE:1K8) (“Kontrol Technologies” or “Kontrol” or “Company”) provides corporate update and announces new BuildX AI platform for commercial and industrial buildings. The Company serves over 400 commercial and industrial buildings with HVAC solutions and services. It has launched BuildX AI, a new platform designed to […]

Economics

2 h. ago Hammond Power Solutions Inc. Announces Voting Results of Annual General Meeting

GUELPH, Ontario, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (“HPS”) (TSX: HPS.A) a leading manufacturer of dry-type transformers, power quality products and related magnetics, today announced in accordance with the Toronto Stock Exchange requirements, the voting results from its Annual General Meeting held Thursday, May 8, 2025 in Guelph, Ontario. Shareholders voted […]

Other

2 h. ago WARMINGTON: RCMP land acknowledgement comes before news on missing Nova Scotia kids

Mounties must explain why they mentioned 'indigenous' and 'African Nova Scotians' before providing update on the search

Society

2 h. ago Firm Capital Property Trust Announces Closing of Previously Announced Sale of Its 50% Interest in a 159,470 Square Foot Industrial Building Located in Montreal for $27.9 Million

TORONTO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Firm Capital Property Trust (“FCPT” or the “Trust”) (TSX : FCD.UN) is pleased to announce that it has closed the previously announced sale within its Montreal Industrial Portfolio Joint Venture (“Montreal Industrial JV”) of a 100% interest in a single tenant, 159,470 square foot industrial facility for gross […]

Economics

2 h. ago The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards are here. Newcomer Ella Langley leads the nominees

NEW YORK (AP) — The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards celebrate their 60th anniversary Thursday night. And by the looks of it, they’re not planning on slowing down any time soon. There’s a lot to celebrate. Sixteen-time ACM Award winner Reba McEntire will once again host. Keith Urban will be awarded the coveted ACM […]

Other

2 h. ago Braid: Former UCP minister Peter Guthrie says separatism campaign could severely damage economy

About 700 companies left Quebec during the rule of the separatist Parti Quebecois, most fleeing to Toronto

Politics

2 h. ago Manchester United and Tottenham look for unexpected gift from dreadful season

Manchester United sits in 15th place in the Premier League and haven’t won a league game in eight matches, their most recent victory coming on March 16 against relegated Leicester. Its new manager Ruben Amorim admitted this week they’ve been the Premier League’s “worst team” since he took the reins from fired Erik Ten Hag […]

Other

3 h. ago S&P/TSX composite up nearly 100 points, with energy leading the way

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed up nearly 100 points on Thursday, with energy leading the way as some of the country’s biggest oil names reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 92.88 points at 25,254.06. Alongside the energy subindex, industrials, telecom and base metals also saw healthy gains. Oilsands heavyweights […]

Other

3 h. ago Canadian woman’s life saved by British man’s stem cell donation

A Canadian woman, close to dying from leukemia, recently met up with the British man who saved her life. Jennifer Breckenridge was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 49. Less than a year later, doctors told her she was also dealing with acute myeloid leukemia. After being told her family was not a stem cell […]

Other

3 h. ago 7 charged, 2 others wanted after probe into Peel Region vehicle fraud

Seven people from across the GTA have been charged and warrants have been issued for two others as part of a vehicle fraud investigation. Peel Regional Police said that between Jan. 30 and Feb. 27, an employee of a Mississauga auto dealership allegedly used his position as a sales associate to facilitate the fraudulent transactions […]

Transport

3 h. ago CRIME SCENE: 7 charged, 2 others wanted after Peel vehicle fraud probe

Seven people from across the GTA have been charged and warrants have been issued for two others as part of a vehicle fraud investigation. Peel Regional Police said that between Jan. 30 and Feb. 27, an employee of a Mississauga auto dealership allegedly used his position as a sales associate to facilitate the fraudulent transactions […]

Events

3 h. ago LILLEY: Pope Leo’s politics noteworthy, but political Popes not new

Pope Leo has criticized Donald Trump in the past, but his politics will probably annoy all sides as he leads the Church going forward

Politics

3 h. ago BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: Elbows aren’t so sharp after Carney met with Trump

WATCH: Sun Editor-in-Chief Adrienne Batra talks with political columnists Lorrie Goldstein and Brian Lilley on the change in rhetoric from Prime Minister Mark Carney now that the election is in the rearview mirror. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for […]

Events

3 h. ago Chris Selley: A perfectly typical tunnel is just too much for Toronto’s puny imagination

The 50-kilometre Channel Tunnel connecting England and France took six-and-a-half years to build. In Toronto, 250 metres is a 'generational project'

Economics

4 h. ago Toronto's sketchiest condo complex put on blast for reputation in new lawsuit

Sure, downtown Toronto condos may be known as shoddily built and too poorly-designed to be very livable, but one complex undoubtedly takes the cake when it comes to bad reputations, and it's only getting worse.The ICE Condos complex has for years held the title of the sketchiest of its kind in the city, being the site of everything from shootings and balcony fires to garbage-filled stairways and bloody elevators that stall.A notorious ghost hotel from the outset due to the Airbnb-friendly nature of its units, the two-tower, Scotiabank Arena-adjacent development at 12-14 York Street has built up quite the lore in its 11 years of existence.The latest addition to the infamy is a lawsuit that gives a glimpse into how bonkers the goings-on at ICE really are; not the countless headline-worthy incidents, but the politics that take place behind closed doors.A recent decision by the Condominium Authority Tribunal shows that ICE board...

Other

4 h. ago Meet Pat Spencer, the NBA’s most unlikely player who went from lacrosse legend to the League

Golden State Warriors guard went from lacrosse superstar to NBA in late twenties

Sport

4 h. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Carney convinced enough people he’s different – but can it last?

Since day one, Prime Minister Mark Carney has tried to convince Canadians that he’s not former prime minister Justin Trudeau. And until now, he has succeeded.  Early on, Carney took decisive action to try to clearly distance himself from the Trudeau legacy. He signed an Order in Council to set the consumer carbon tax rate to zero. […]

Transport