3 h. ago Wednesday's letters: Choose prosperity over chaos this election

Re. “’51st state’ enticing for immigrants,” Letters, April 19 There is a lunatic in the White House and chaos abounds. Do we really think that becoming the 51st state is something we want? I have 75 years of good and bad politics. The good being Peter Lougheed who started a legacy for Albertans to make […]

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18 h. ago Whale Sanctuary Project in Nova Scotia renews bid to get two whales from France

The group behind a project to build North America's first coastal refuge for captive whales in Nova Scotia has renewed its bid to provide a seaside sanctuary to two killer whales.

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20 h. ago A popular area for spotting endangered sharks in Israel is being searched after man disappears

On Monday, police launched a search along the Mediterranean coast after reports that a shark attacked a swimmer on a beach near Hadera

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21 h. ago Loblaws says groceries are about to get more expensive in Canada again

Shoppers can expect to see grocery prices continue to rise in Canada amid U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, according to a new report by Loblaw Companies Limited.The retailer, which owns major grocery chains like Loblaws, No Frills and Real Canadian Superstore, released its April food inflation report on Monday, following Statistics Canada's latest Consumer Price Index release last week.StatsCan reported that the country's inflation rate rose to 2.3 per cent in March, with food inflation spiking to 3.2 per cent.Loblaw says the 25 per cent tariffs slapped on Canada continue to challenge key sectors and lower consumer confidence.When the trade war between Canada and the U.S. began in March, the grocery giant told us that shoppers would not see an immediate impact on food prices."We expect a wide range of timing depending on the type of product, the current level of inventory, and the ability to find alternatives," said a Lo...

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21 h. ago From ’conclave’ to ’white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in papal transition

A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of the global Catholic Church and the Vatican’s head of state. These are the need-to-know terms — some of them in Latin _ to help make sense of […]

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22 h. ago SCOTT PETERSON CASE: New claims cast doubt on wife killer’s conviction

The Los Angeles Innocence Project argues his conviction should be overturned

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24 h. ago CAAT Pension Plan hunting for more private investments at home

Canadian investments comprise about a quarter of the Toronto-based fund’s C$23.3 billion of assets

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32 h. ago Canada Pension CIO Hunting for More Private Investments at Home

CAAT Pension Plan is searching for Canadian real estate and infrastructure investments, continuing its strategy of investing for the long term as President Donald Trump’s erratic trade policy disrupts public markets.

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33 h. ago $3.5 million Ontario home is like stepping inside your own version of 'Bridgerton'

If you've been hunting for a property that'll make you wake up every morning feeling like royalty, look no further than this expansive $3.5 million Ontario mansion.Backing onto the prestigious Mississauga Golf and Country Club, and just steps away from Credit Valley Golf and Country Club, breathtaking nature trails, and the Credit River, 2339 Glengarry Road is a modern-day palace that maintains an air of hominess and approachability.At an appealing price considering the whopping 7,500 square feet of living space, though, you don't have to be royalty to live there.The grand entrance.A sweeping space that's an ode to classic design and comfortable living, the home features an open-concept layout accentuated with updated Pella windows, pot lights and hardwood flooring throughout.A living space.The main floor is home to no shortage of elegant nooks and crannies to spend your time, hosting guests or simply unwinding with a good book.Elegant finishes, such as bay wind...

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33 h. ago Toronto bar that was a neighbourhood staple closing for good this week

A Toronto bar that solidified itself as a go-to for many a party person in the city is closing its doors for good this week.St. Lawrence Market is great for a lot of things. It's perhaps the only place in the city where you'll find multiple peameal bacon sandwich vendors cohabitating peacefully under one roof. It's also home to what is, in all likelihood, the best farmers' market in the city, now operating every Saturday out of its shiny new home.For all of St. Lawrence Market's strengths, though, for a long time, the surrounding area found itself majorly lacking in the nightlife category. Sure, bars and social clubs have come and gone over the years, but nothing really managed to make an impression. Until 2021, that is.That year, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, two hot new spots burst onto the scene, invigorating the densely populated yet largely mellow neighbourhood: Bar Cathedral and Bar St. Lo.Both concepts caught lightning in a bottle, almost inst...

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34 h. ago Benign Blue Jays offence wilts again as blowout loss in Houston extends losing streak

Facing the nastiness of Astros starter Hunter Brown, Monday was always going to be a tough ask for the Blue Jays offence to break out into some semblance of credible production. But the longer the ineptitude lingers — against good pitchers or bad — the more the benign Jays attack becomes an ongoing concern for […]

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41 h. ago Government report predicts 2040 dystopia: Collapsed economy, hunting for food

Government report warns declining social mobility could revert society to land-baron aristocracy where societal advancement is impossible

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41 h. ago Trendy Toronto cafe announces sudden and indefinite closure after a decade

An award-winning Toronto cafe that has been a mainstay in the city's most tourist-heavy neighbourhood has unexpectedly shuttered, with management's confusing (though heartfelt) goodbye message leaving the community wondering about what's to come for business — and the prime address it has called home for close to a decade.On the surface, the closure of HotBlack Coffee appears to simply be the latest casualty in the undeniable demise of the Queen West strip, but missives posted both in the coffee shop's windows and on its social media pages explains that its situation is a bit more complicated, and its future, quite up in the air.General Manager Momi Kishi explained in a post dated March 25 why the cafe's doors, a stone's throw from Osgoode subway station, would have to close for at least a while a mere five days later. And surprisingly, it wasn't due to a rent increase or rising c...

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42 h. ago New Japanese and Italian restaurant replacing popular Toronto Michelin spot

It's out with the old and in with the new in Little Italy, as one well-loved Toronto Michelin spot is getting replaced with a brand-new concept from a powerhouse husband-and-wife duo.It's no secret that Little Italy is far from wanting for great restaurants. As it happens, the neighbourhood is literally teeming with them, but that did little to lessen the blow when Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient La Bartola closed its doors just last month.A local staple for five years, the Mexican restaurant specialized in plant-based cuisine, working alongside pioneers like Planta and contemporaries such as the also-now-shuttered Rosalinda to prove once and for all that vegan food doesn't have to be boring.Just a hair over a month after La Bartola's last service, though, a brand-new concept is already on the precipice of opening the doors of 588 College once again, and this time it's taking the shape of a Japanese and Italian farm-to-table concept called Radici Project.Whi...

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43 h. ago Trump defends Hegseth amid reports 2nd Signal chat included attack plans

The administration's posture was meant to hold the line against Democratic demands for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s firing at a time when the Pentagon is engulfed in turmoil.

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44 h. ago Vince Vaughn and Donald Trump ‘White House Crashers’ spoof draws mixed reviews

Hollywood A-listers generally aren’t known to be fans of U.S. President Donald Trump. But Vince Vaughn, 55, has reaffirmed he’s not anti-Trump, recently visiting the Oval Office. And the White House had some fun with with the actor’s visit, spoofing his 2005 film Wedding Crashers. On Friday, the official White House Instagram account posted a […]

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44 h. ago Pete Hegseth had second Signal chat sharing details of Yemen strike, New York Times reports

The White House and Pentagon said late Sunday that disgruntled former employees were spreading false claims

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45 h. ago White House voices support for Hegseth as new Signal chat revelation stirs fresh Pentagon turmoil

WASHINGTON — The White House expressed support Monday for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following media reports that he shared sensitive military details in another Signal messaging chat, this time with his wife and brother. Neither the White House nor Hegseth denied that he had shared such details in a second chat, blaming what they called […]

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45 h. ago HUNTER: Trio of cases reveal obtuse Canadian justice system’s nutty ideas

In Canadian courtrooms, hope springs eternal

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47 h. ago Ontario man opens up about ridiculously cheap cost of living after moving to Thailand

If you enjoyed the recent season of The White Lotus, you've likely fallen in love with the beauty of Thailand.For one Canadian, a trip to the country unexpectedly led to the decision to stay, ultimately inspiring him to start a new life there.At 27, Mick Brown moved from Sheffield, U.K., to join his family in Canada, where he eventually became a citizen. Mick, now 60, lived in Mississauga, Ontario, where he worked as a realtor."I loved being a realtor," he said. "I actually worked mostly with expats relocating to Toronto globally for work reasons."Thirty-three years later, he's once again adjusting to life in a new country.Moving to ThailandIn 2018, Mick met his future wife, Darlene Garcia-Brown, 53, a grief coach from Laos who works with widows after she became a widow 10 years ago. The pair married six months ago and are now living in Thailand.Previously, the couple had spent several months living in Mexico."We both have online busin...

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