5 h. ago Toronto's newest viral sandwich shop keeps selling out hours before closing time

There's a new sandwich shop on the block in Toronto, and the city is already going crazy for it.Lambo's, Vilda's, La Salumeria: Toronto is crazy for a good sandwich, and lucky for those of us that live here, there's no shortage of shops and restaurants in the city that crank out really, really great ones.Lucky for aspiring sandwich artists, the city has made a habit of raising its favourite sandwich shops to legend status when they feel it's deserved, so starting one, however risky, poses serious potential.That's a lesson that Pitmaster and Executive Chef Alex Rad, of Smoque N' Bones fame, is learning with his latest venture, Alfie's Sandwiches+Market.The doors of the Baldwin Village sandwich shop and market opened just a hair over two weeks ago, and, to put it lightly, people in Toronto are utterly obsessed.You don't have to take my word for it, though; instead, refer to the Instagram stories they post nearly every day, within hours of openi...

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5 h. ago Toronto event helps those who have lost their mother face Mother's Day

This Mother's Day, Amanda Katz is inviting the city's motherless masses to unite. The founder of Motherless Day, she's created a pity party for those navigating Mother's Day through the veil of loss."I lost my mom to mental health in 2017, back when I was 21," explains Katz. "As with any loss, the tough days come and go. … But one thing that anyone without a mom feels is that Mother's Day sucks."Those flower bouquets and gifts-for-mom ideas that are in every window, that typically are met with such a wave of joy, instead for us they're a reminder of what and who is missing."In 2023, "after spending six years navigating that day along with my sister," Katz decided to flip the Mother's Day script. "I figured, why not reframe the day? Why not create the chance and the space to celebrate and commemorate the moms who would have still wanted us to celebrate, surrounded by those people who get it?&quo...

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10 h. ago Alberta Medical Association warns measles will rise, says ramped

Alberta Medical Association president Dr. Shelley Duggan says the numbers suggest that within weeks, the numbers could skyrocket.

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11 h. ago Man in critical condition after overnight stabbing in Calgary

Calgary police say two people are in custody but no charges have been laid after an overnight stabbing sent a man to hospital in critical condition.

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12 h. ago ‘IT’S CRAZY’: Niagara West MP says Grimsby jewelry store robbed third time

"Liberal, soft-on-crime approach has emboldened these people," longtime politician says after the latest incident.

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13 h. ago Swarms of aggravating midges are taking over Toronto once again

They're back, and as always, they're as annoying as ever. Toronto's infamous midges have officially returned in swarms for 2025, and if you've been near the lake or tried to enjoy a peaceful park stroll lately, you've likely met dark clouds of them up close, or even accidentally swallowed a few.The tiny, cloud-forming bugs belong to the family known as Chironomidae, and although they don't bite, it doesn't make their presence any less irritating.The flies typically emerge in thick swarms starting in mid-April, and are known for flying into people's faces, getting tangled in your hair, and even becoming unintentional snacks mid-conversation or bike ride.The midge invasion hits like clockwork every spring, especially along Toronto's waterfront. With temperatures on the rise, it looks like the first wave has already landed, and so too have complaints on social media.While they are definitely a huge nuisance, midges actually play a vital role in Lake ...

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14 h. ago Federal Election 2025: Why and where B.C.'s political landscape could change

In the home stretch of the election, we look at the ridings that could flip, why people are voting differently this campaign and what that means for B.C.'s political landscape.

Politics

14 h. ago Cocaine, cash and other contraband seized in separate northern Manitoba RCMP raids

A total of five people were arrested last week in Flin Flon when two separate drug investigations wrapped up on the same day, Manitoba RCMP say.

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15 h. ago George Santos gets 7 year prison sentence on fraud, ID theft charges

The former Republican congressman admitted to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of nearly a dozen people, including his family members, to fund his winning campaign.

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18 h. ago Man accused of trying to kill Toronto resident in Vancouver has been released

A Canadian TikTok user and Vancouver visitor went viral after she claimed that a man tried to kill her in a stranger attack; now the accused has been released from custody.The victim was Supitssteph, whose TikTok profile says she's from Toronto.As of the publication of this article, her TikTok video about the attack has garnered nearly 7 million views.We contacted the Vancouver Police Department about the incident, and it shared some details.The accused is named Peterhans Jalo Nungu, and he was charged with assault causing bodily harm. Vancouver Police also shared that the attack occurred at 12:30 a.m. in Coal Harbour.The TikTok user, named Stephanie, said that she had been walking near Stanley Park when the assault happened, adding that she believes the area is considered safe for most people.@supitssteph Replying to @Sarah how a completely random stranger tried to kill me 🙃 #vanccouver #womenempowerment #fight ♬ original sound - Stephanie"I was on the Seawall, just walki...

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19 h. ago Snooker player earns lucky fan $46,000 after compiling rare 147 break at world championship

A rare perfect break of 147 at the world snooker championship earned a lucky fan 25,000 pounds ($46,000) on Friday. The experience for Brian Nicholls came with a twist, however. For this year’s championship at the Crucible Theatre, a random member of the audience gets picked each session to be the recipient of the cash […]

Sport

19 h. ago HBC, North America’s oldest firm, meets its end. Some argue its fate was avoidable

The retailer erred by waiting too long to restructure, according to some people with knowledge of the matter

Economics

21 h. ago Ukraine says 3 killed in another drone attack after Trump rebuked Putin

KYIV, Ukraine — A Russian drone struck an apartment building in a southeastern Ukraine city, killing three people and injuring 10 others, officials said Friday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump rebuked Russia’s leader for a deadly missile and drone attack on Kyiv while Washington endeavors to stop the more than three-year war. Among […]

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21 h. ago Blackline Safety’s Meaghan Whitney Named to Globe and Mail’s 2025 Best Executives

Report on Business Magazine awards program celebrates excellence among Canada’s top leaders CALGARY, Canada — Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, is pleased to announce that Meaghan Whitney, Chief People Officer, has been recognized in the Report on Business Best Executive Awards for outstanding leadership in Human Resources. “Meaghan […]

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22 h. ago Transplant recipients and other immunocompromised people worry about measles exposure

Laurie Miller, a heart transplant patient exposed to measles in Stratford, Ont., says her story speaks to the risks people who are immunocompromised face during an outbreak. 

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23 h. ago Less than one per cent of students rank the Canadian Forces as their top career choice

The survey results were released as recruiters address a military shortfall of about 13,862 people

Transport

31 h. ago Measles cases surge again in Oxford, Elgin as Ontario tally tops 1,000

Measles cases have surged again for the Southwestern Ontario public health office at the centre of a provincewide outbreak, after a dip in reported cases.

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31 h. ago St. Peter’s Basilica stays open overnight as thousands pay final respects to Pope Francis

The Vatican said more than 90,000 people had paid their respects by Thursday evening, a day and a half after opening

Sport

34 h. ago Jury begins deliberations in trial of pair accused of killing OPP officer

Jurors in the trial of two people accused of murder in the 2022 shooting death of a provincial police officer have begun their deliberations after hearing closing arguments in the case this week. Ontario Provincial Police Const. Grzegorz Pierzchala was shot on Dec. 27, 2022, while responding to a vehicle in a ditch west of […]

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36 h. ago John Ivison: Carney’s luck is so good, even his scandals work in his favour

Whether the Liberal leader misled people about his conversation with Trump speaks to his character. But more pertinent to the election he quickly turned it to his advantage

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