5 h. ago Multiple people killed, injured at Lapu Lapu Day in Vancouver

Police have confirmed someone drove into a crowd of people near Fraser Street and 41st Avenue in Vancouver.

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5 h. ago 'Bodies everywhere': Multiple people killed, injured at Lapu Lapu Day in Vancouver

Witness describes the carnage after someone drove into a crowd of people near Fraser Street and 43rd Avenue in Vancouver: 'There's people flying'

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5 h. ago One of the 'coolest streets in the world' hosting huge party in Toronto this summer

Prepare to party on one of the world's coolest streets, Toronto, because you're getting the chance to do exactly that this summer.Back for its seventh year, OssFest is gearing up to take over Ossington Avenue once again this summer for one day of fun in the sun with some of the city's top restaurants, vendors and entertainment.Ranked by Time Out as one of the coolest streets in the world in 2022, the street has only continued to uphold its reputation in the years since — even if it, nor any neighbourhoods in Toronto, failed to register on the publication's ranking of the world's coolest neighbourhoods.The stretch of the street between Dundas West and Queen West, in particular, has historically been home to some of the city's best restaurants, stylish boutiques and, when the summer comes, lively patios — and OssFest is the ultimate culmination of them all.Turning the trendy strip into a pedestrian street for one day only, OssFest will see more than...

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5 h. ago Toronto barbershop and several attached apartments going for under $4 million

If you’ve ever dreamed of sprawling out in your very own 4,000-square-foot home and having someone else help cover the mortgage — this wild Toronto property might just be your real estate unicorn.2909 Dundas St. W is equal parts "multi-residential goldmine" and "live-work fantasy."The historical building was completely rebuilt  in 2001 and now offers up a rare combo: serious space to live, over $10,000 in monthly income, and an estimated six per cent return on investment.The hair salon. The building currently houses a hairstyling salon and beauty clinic on the main floor, as well as three studio apartments at the back of the building. An empty unit. The upper floors of the building house five additional residential apartments. One of the studio apartments on the main floor. On the second floor, there are a pair of two-bedroom units and a single one-bedroom unit, while the third floor boasts a...

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5 h. ago One of Toronto's best outdoor markets is back for the season this week

One of Toronto's liveliest outdoor vendor markets is finally opening up for the season this week.Spring has arrived in Toronto and summer's right around the corner, which can only mean one thing: the city's residents are hungry for ways to spend some much-needed time under the sun.Now, as someone who derives considerable joy from the mere act of purchasing a new trinket or piece of clothing, I may be biased, but if you ask me, outdoor markets are among the best ways to do that.Whether it's a huge flower market featuring blooms by local growers or a tried-and-true farmers' market, gathering your crew to meander stalls, meet local and small business owners and, most importantly, spend time outdoors after being caged in all winter, just screams summer. It's the best.For me, though, a vendor market is the creme de la creme, because, not only can you frequently find a tasty treat or two, but you can walk away with anything from a new candle to a crystal ...

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5 h. ago Stunning Toronto trail cuts through forest that once helped defeat Napoleon

Mast Trail is a beloved hiking trail in Toronto, often visited as a fun weekend getaway. But with over 10,000 years of history in Rouge Park, there's a little more to these trails than one might think.The area is rich in history, being home to many Indigenous cultures and traditions — including the Seneca village Ganatsekwyagon and the route of famous French explorers Louis Jolliet and Jacques Marquette.But this piece of land was instrumental in taking down one of Europe's most infamous rulers — the self-proclaimed Emperor of France Napoleon Bonaparte.Historical contextAs the foundations for what would become Toronto were just starting to be built, France was being violently torn down. As heads rolled and war spread, Napoleon stood as a crucial part of the French Revolution's victories through Europe and Frances expansion across the continent.By the winter of 1806, having dominated most of Europe, Napoleon set his sights on conquering England — but woul...

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16 h. ago A letter written onboard the Titanic before it sank sells for almost $400,000 at auction

LONDON (AP) — A lettercard penned by one of the Titanic’s most well-known survivors from onboard the ship, days before it sank, has sold for 300,000 pounds ($399,000) at auction. In the note, written to the seller’s great-uncle on April 10, 1912, first-class passenger Archibald Gracie wrote of the ill-fated steamship: “It is a fine […]

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18 h. ago This Day in History, 1891: Rough, tough lacrosse players upset by 'blackguardly language'

There was a bitter rivalry between New Westminster and Vancouver lacrosse squads in the 1880s and 1890s

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19 h. ago Party leaders have packed itineraries today as election day nears

OTTAWA — Federal party leaders have busy itineraries today in one of the final days of the election campaign. Liberal Leader Mark Carney is set to spend much of the day in the Greater Toronto Area, first holding a media availability in King City before visiting a small business in Newmarket, holding a meet and […]

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19 h. ago Party leaders campaign in Ontario, B.C. battlegrounds as election day nears

OTTAWA — Party leaders blitzed key ridings in southern Ontario and British Columbia on Saturday with the final vote in the federal election now just two days away. Liberal Leader Mark Carney took his tour through battleground ridings in the Greater Toronto Area, as well as Windsor, Ont., a city where U.S. President Donald Trump’s […]

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29 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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29 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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29 h. ago Tiny Toronto home with same owner for over 40 years is half the price of neighbours

In a Toronto neighbourhood where the average home sells for $1.5 million, finding any home under that is considered lucky. 140 Floyd Ave. is listed for only $795,000, which is basically like winning the lottery. Not only is this house very reasonably priced, but it is also the first time this house has been on the market in 40 years. The front entrance. And finding a house that hasn't been remodelled through every decade to the point where you have to gut renovate is nothing short of a miracle.The kitchen and mud room. Now, before we get ahead of ourselves, the home does need some work. For example, the kitchen is in need of a major remodel. The primary bedroom. And we're guessing the bathroom does too, since it wasn't even in any of the listing photos. The second bedroom. The windows also appear original to the house, which means they are probably drafty AF. A stained glass window in the kitchen....

Economics

29 h. ago Transaction de la semaine: vendue en surenchère 125 000$ de plus que demandé

Une résidence de Québec, construite en 1949, vient d’être vendue en surenchère pour pas moins de 125 000$ de plus que le prix demandé.

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31 h. ago World leaders gather for Pope Francis funeral after 250,000 mourners paid their last respects

The Vatican said that 164 delegations are confirmed for Saturday's funeral, including 54 heads of state and 12 reigning sovereigns

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34 h. ago Vaughn Palmer: Eby, Clark, B.C. NDP scramble to 'save the furniture'

The spectacle of one current and two former NDP premiers in a last-minute scramble tells you how the party views its chances as election day approaches.

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35 h. ago Conservative leader Poilievre makes only Calgary election appearance as campaign enters final lap

Around 3,000 federal Conservative supporters came to hear Poilievre speak at a hangar near the Calgary airport on Friday.

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35 h. ago Police release suspect images in Surrey Hindu temple vandalism

The incident happened the same day as a similar act of vandalism at a Vancouver Sikh temple, and police in both cities are working together on the possibility they are connected.

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35 h. ago Conversations That Matter: Conserve 30 per cent of B.C. by 2030

On April 22, 1970, Earth Day kicked off what would become an international movement to protect the environment.

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36 h. ago Jury chosen for sex assault trial of former world junior hockey players

A jury was chosen Friday to hear the high-profile trial of five former Team Canada world junior hockey players charged with sexual assault. A jury of nine women and five men was picked over the course of the day. A man and a woman were picked as alternate jurors. As was explained to the jury […]

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