3 d. ago Good Samaritan rewarded $100Gs by influencer allegedly kidnapped, robbed by relatives

A Detroit man who was gifted $100,000 for being kind to an influencer was later kidnapped and robbed by his own family trying to steal his windfall, police said. Curtis Dixon was ready to pawn his wedding ring to pay bills last month when he came across a blind man in need of help. It […]

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4 d. ago Right problem, wrong fix: Why a “Congestion Management” in the City of Toronto is missing the mark

We agree with the City of Toronto that congestion is choking the city. Gridlock in the GTA is not just frustrating – it is costing us. According to the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis, congestion is draining the regional economy to the tune of $44.7 billion annually in social and economic costs. In a time […]

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8 d. ago CHAUDHRI: Employee, 65, awarded 26 months pay in Ontario wrongful dismissal case

Ibrahim Panchbhaya, immigrated from India to Canada in 1983. Within a few months of arriving, in December of the same year, he began working at Clean Harbors – an environmental and industrial waste management services company. As a laboratory manager, he oversaw two employees and was responsible for quality assurance, ISO certification and laboratory oversight. […]

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1 week ago The most heartbreaking Toronto restaurant closures of summer 2025

When one door closes, another one opens, but that doesn't keep us from being heartbroken over the restaurant closures in Toronto this summer.Restaurants are like seasons: they come and, before you know it, they're gone. Summer 2025, now that we're well and truly into the fall, felt a lot like that.While restaurants in the city, all too often, are over before they even started, others manage to stand the test of time, becoming as much a fixture in the neighbourhood as the old man who feeds pigeons on the corner or the local outdoor cats.It's those restaurants whose closures stick with us the most, and, unfortunately, we lost no small number of them this past summer.Here are some of the biggest restaurant closures that happened in Toronto during Summer 2025.By The Way CafeThere's something about the closure of a restaurant that's been around since the year started with a 19 that stings especially hard. This Annex brunch spot had been a local staple since the &#...

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1 week ago Toronto's Gardiner Expressway construction could actually wrap up this year

Originally projected to finish in April 2027, the Gardiner Expressway's construction is now way ahead of schedule, with the remaining work potentially wrapping up by the end of 2025, according to the City.On Tuesday, city manager Paul Johnson confirmed that construction on the aging expressway could be completed by the end of 2025 or early next year, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, during which Toronto is set to host six games. The first soccer match kicks off on June 12, 2026. Construction on the 60-year-old highway began back in March 2024 and was initially expected to finish in April 2027. However, after an investment of $73 million from the provincial government — which allowed 24/7 work with additional equipment and faster delivery of materials — that timeline was moved up to April 2026. Now, with things "progressing very well," the City says construction is currently tracking a further six months ahead of the accelerate...

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1 week ago Trucks are tearing up 186 different Toronto parks and the City says that's okay

After years of complaints about City of Toronto trucks tearing up local parks, officials have released a report that justifies the practice.The report from the General Manager of Parks and Recreation responds to a City Council request for information about the frequent practice of City-owned waste collection trucks driving on and damaging grass in public parks.However, while some may have been hoping for a solution to this ongoing issue, the report provides a laundry list of excuses for why City trucks should be entitled to drive on grass and why taxpayers should continue to foot the bill for turf repairs.The report notes that Solid Waste Management Services removes waste from approximately 1,175 parks using a fleet of just 33 small waste collection vehicles, with most parks allowing for waste removal from paved park paths.However, it states that, in certain situations, "operators are required to temporarily drive off the paved surfaces to access waste bins and/or to avoid pede...

Transport

1 week ago BMO Field midway though $146M facelift ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

The city is paying $123 million for the upgrades with MLSE, which manages the city-owned facility, contributing $23 million

Economics

1 week ago Up to 24 months of full pay for Paul Mochrie, Vancouver's departed city manager: Documents

The city of Vancouver may end up paying former city manager Paul Mochrie for two years after his exit, a farewell package that could total over $800,000

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1 week ago City of Ottawa manager aims to clear up 'confusion' ahead of return

Ottawa city council is scheduled to vote Wednesday on whether to rescind the order to staff from city manager Wendy Stephanson.

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1 week ago Here are all the ways Canadians can cash in on government money in October

A new month means Canadians will be getting more money from the federal government.Eligible individuals will receive a new slate of benefits and credit payments in October. This money from the government aims to alleviate your financial burden amid the cost-of-living crisis.Have big bills you'll need to pay next month? Now is a good time to take a look at which benefits you could be eligible for.Mark your calendars — here's when eligible Canadians can expect to receive money from the government in September.Canada Disability Benefit — Oct. 16This new government benefit is designed to provide financial support to Canadians aged 18 to 64 who live with a disability.Applications opened in June. If you qualify, you'll begin receiving payments the month after your application is received and approved."You may receive back payments for up to 24 months from when we get your application, but not for any previous months of eligibility prior to June 2025,"...

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2 w. ago Suspect arrested in theft of late IndyCar driver’s racing helmet from Hall of Fame

'Greg Moore was a B.C. icon who rose to the top of his sport and inspired us all,' Sgt. Steve Addison with the Vancouver Police Department said in a statement.

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2 w. ago Lafarge Canada fined $675K after worker hit, killed by falling debris

The penalty, issued by WorkSafeBC, was handed down late last month and orders the Richmond cement plant to pay $674,445.93 in fines for the November 2020 accident.

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2 w. ago BlackRock® Canada Announces September Cash Distributions for the iShares® ETFs

TORONTO, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (“BlackRock Canada”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), today announced the September 2025 cash distributions for the iShares ETFs listed on the TSX or Cboe Canada which pay on a monthly or quarterly basis. Unitholders of record of the applicable […]

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2 w. ago Rare exotic bird reunited with owner after daring flight from Toronto to Mississauga

In a heartwarming but unexpected turn of events, a rare bird has been safely reunited with its owner after a dramatic three-day escape that took it from Toronto all the way to Mississauga. The bird, a rare Hyacinth Macaw, had escaped from Toronto and was missing for three days before it was ultimately found. According to the City of Mississauga, many sightings and rescue attempts were recorded, although the bird managed to evade capture every time. At one point, there were fears that the bird had been hit by a car, but it wasn't until one Mississauga resident offered their shoulder as a perch that the bird was finally located and captured. After a three-day adventure across Toronto and Mississauga, a rare Hyacinth Macaw is back home safe with its owner. 💙The macaw had escaped in Toronto before making its way into Mississauga. Despite many sightings and rescue attempts, the bird managed to evade capture. The… pic.twitter.com/8d9cyBF0Ll— City...

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3 w. ago Quick dismissal for complaint over replacement of Vancouver city manager

An independent investigator has swiftly dismissed a complaint regarding the recent replacement of Vancouver's city manager

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4 w. ago Air Canada flight attendants to wrap up vote on new contract today

Flight attendants at Air Canada will wrap up voting on a new contract today at 3 p.m. ET. The tentative deal, which ended a strike at the airline last month, raises wages for workers and establishes a pay structure for time worked when aircraft are on the ground. Voting opened Aug. 27 for the 10,000-plus […]

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