15 h. ago ‘BOOKEND THE COURTSHIP:’ Avid readers embrace public library marriage

A couple of bookworms from Massachusetts are thrilled to start the next chapter of their lives after getting married in a public library. According to a report from people.com, Andrew Ivey told CBS affiliate station WBZ that he proposed to his now-wife, Maricruz Osorio, with a copy of Leigh Bardugo’s 2024 historical romance novel, The […]

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29 h. ago Former Toronto steakhouse to finally get new tenant after months sitting vacant

One of Toronto's preeminent downtown steakhouses has closed down permanently, and after sitting dormant for months, it's finally about to get a new tenant.Let's face it: steakhouses in Toronto are a dime a dozen, but that doesn't discredit the very real and good things they're doing for the city's residents, namely ensuring we all get our fair share of Surf and Turf and $25 cocktails when the whim strikes.In the past year or so, the city's steakhouse numbers, both within and beyond the downtown core, seem to have been on a steep increase, with new-ish additions like Animl, Linny's and Blue Bovine earning their fair share of limelight in the past several months.Unfortunately, with such a surge also comes the inevitable loss of some preexisting establishments: it's just the law of the concrete jungle.This past summer, one such casualty was The Shore Club, Toronto's own location of what was once a nationwide chain that has since been reduced to just a sing...

Sport

37 h. ago Mexico bans junk food sales in schools in its latest salvo against child obesity

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A government-sponsored junk food ban in schools across Mexico took effect on Saturday, officials said, as the country tries to tackle one of the world’s worst obesity and diabetes epidemics. The health guidelines, first published last fall, take a direct shot at salty and sweet processed products that have become a […]

Society

38 h. ago Ontario power outage map shows 50,000 homes in the dark amid brutal ice storm

Almost 50,000 Ontario homes are in the dark as widespread blackouts impact the province amid a brutal ice storm, according to HydroOne's outage map.HydroOne confirms that over 49K homes in central and eastern Ontario are without electricity on Saturday afternoon as freezing rain weighs down tree branches and power lines."Power outages continue across central & eastern Ontario due to freezing rain," stated the utility company in a post on X, assuring the public that "Crews are working as quickly & safely as possible."HydroOne's social media post warns the public to "Stay safe, stay back from downed lines."HydroOneParts of the province may receive up to 25 millimetres of freezing rain by the time the system passes on Sunday.Environment and Climate Change CanadaA large swathe of the province remains under a freezing rain warning issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada as of Saturday afternoon.

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38 h. ago Ontario power outage map shows over 218,000 homes in the dark amid brutal ice storm

Over 218,000 Ontario homes are in the dark as widespread blackouts impact the province amid a brutal ice storm this weekend, according to Hydro One's outage map.Hydro One confirmed that homes in central and eastern Ontario without electricity reached hundreds of thousands as freezing rain weighed down tree branches and power lines."Power outages continue across central & eastern Ontario due to freezing rain," stated the utility company in a Saturday post on X, assuring the public that "Crews are working as quickly & safely as possible."Hydro One's social media post warns the public to "Stay safe, stay back from downed lines."Hydro One outage map as seen Saturday afternoon.The energy provider shared an update on Sunday, stating that over 218,000 homes are still without power.More than 218,000 customers remain without power. Safety is our top priority. We urge customers to stay away from downed power lines, trees and any damaged electrical equipment. Crews are w...

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43 h. ago The Ontario Sunshine List just dropped in 2025 and here's who took home the most

The 2024 Ontario Sunshine List is officially out! March's annual window into wages gives Ontario residents a glimpse of just how much public sector employees raked in the previous year.This is an annual list that discloses salaries for any public service employee who earns over $100,000, first introduced in 1996 by former Premier Mike Harris.The latest list of top earners dropped the first week of spring 2025, covering salaries earned in 2024. The top public sector earner of the year was Ken Hartwick, Ontario Power Generation's President and CEO, who earned $2,010,895.76 of taxpayer money last year. Hartwick has been with the OPG since March 2016, when he was hired as the energy provider's Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President OPGWhile not the highest earners, noteworthy figures include Premier Doug Ford, who took home $208,974 (the same salary he earned the year before), and TVO journalist Steve Paikin, who ear...

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46 h. ago Varcoe: How to turn growing public support for pipelines into action: 'Let's get it done'

Eighty-eight per cent of respondents to a new poll see oil and natural gas as important to Canada's economy

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52 h. ago Toronto grocery store permanently closing and you might be able to live there soon

A neighbourhood grocery store is officially preparing to close its doors for good next week, and you might soon be able to live in the space where it's thrived for several years.Silva Groceries Ltd., located at 1921 Davenport Rd., is known for its fresh produce, pantry staples, flowers, and seedlings. The store has been a go-to spot for locals for years, but as the neighbourhood evolves, change is on the horizon, and the building is proposed to be redeveloped into a five-storey mixed-use structure.An application for the development of the building has been submitted to the City and is currently under review. If approved, the 3,000-square-foot building will be transformed into a modern space with 19 residential units and commercial space on the ground floor.The building's design is proposed by Ambient Designs Ltd., the firm behind the stylish Ethica Coffee Roasters building on Sterling Road.The project proposes to include four parking spaces at the rear, which will be acces...

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52 h. ago Iconic art that's been on display at Toronto subway station for decades is moving

For the first time in 47 years, a legendary piece of art that's called Spadina subway station home for decades is set to be displayed at a Toronto museum as part of a larger exhibition celebrating the work of renowned Canadian artist Joyce Wieland. In the mid-1970s, as the TTC was planning to expand its network with nine new subway stops stretching out of the downtown core, it commissioned several artists to create artwork for the upcoming transit stops, including Wieland. Recognized globally as one of the leading Canadian contemporary artists of the 20th century, Wieland's artwork "Barren Ground Caribou" continued the ecological themes in her work. The nostalgic quilt, which consists of layers of cotton fabric stuffed with synthetic batting, has been a fixture at the station's Kendal Avenue entry since it was unveiled in 1978. In 1975, Wieland said that the quilt "expresses aspects of the public's growing awareness of their environment and its preservation,...

Culture

55 h. ago Public hearing scheduled for VPD officer accused of sexualized misconduct

It is the first public hearing called by the police complaint commissioner since the province amended the Police Act allowing hearings earlier in the discipline process. 

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55 h. ago L'arrivée du printemps et le retour du Salon des importations privées

Dès samedi et jusqu’à dimanche, le grand public est invité au Marché Bonsecours, dans le Vieux-Montréal, pour la 15 e édition du Printemps DÉZ.IP.PÉ.

Economics

56 h. ago Is Elon Musk skirting election law in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race?

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Billionaire Elon Musk’s unprecedented efforts to bolster the conservative candidate in next week’s hotly contested Wisconsin Supreme Court race ran into legal hot water Friday amid accusations that he had broken state election law. Musk announced late Thursday that he planned to hold a Sunday rally in Wisconsin, where he said […]

Politics

59 h. ago L’Utah devient le premier État à interdire le fluor dans l’eau potable publique

Les dentistes et des organismes nationaux de santé avertissent que cette mesure entraînera des problèmes médicaux.

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59 h. ago UBC scientists invent stir stick that detects drugs in drinks

VANCOUVER — A team of researchers at the University of British Columbia want to make a stir stick drug testing tool for spiked drinks the norm in the hospitality industry, and they’re gearing up to start “real-world testing” in hopes of commercializing the idea. The device called “Spikeless” was developed in the university’s faculty of […]

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60 h. ago Review: Heist brings big screen action to the stage in clever caper production at Edmonton's Citadel Theatre

Playwright Arun Lakra has described his new show at The Citadel as a play for people who don’t normally go to the theatre. This confused me at first. So, was the play kind of like bacon for people who don’t eat pork or beer for those who don’t really drink? But having seen Heist — […]

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60 h. ago Over 377,000 Ontario public servants appear on Sunshine List

Former Ontario Power Generation CEO Kenneth Hartwick tops list again, taking home $2 million in annual salary

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61 h. ago The 50 best brunch spots in Toronto you need to try at least once

The best brunch in Toronto is a perfect treat to kick off the weekend or cure your hangover.Whether you're in the mood for sweet French toast topped with a tower of fruit or savory eggs Benedict swimming in a pool of Hollandaise, these are the restaurants that should always be at the top of your mind.Check out all 50 essential Toronto brunch spots in this photo gallery

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61 h. ago The 50 best brunch places in Toronto you need to try at least once

The best brunch in Toronto is a perfect treat to kick off the weekend or cure your hangover.Whether you're in the mood for sweet French toast topped with a tower of fruit or savory eggs Benedict swimming in a pool of Hollandaise, these are the restaurants that should always be at the top of your mind.Check out all 50 essential Toronto brunch spots in this photo gallery

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61 h. ago Tesla protests prompt Vancouver police to deploy more officers this weekend

More than 130 additional officers will be deployed throughout the weekend, including members of its specially-trained Public Safety Unit to maintain order.

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61 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays quietly hike prices on all their cheapest menu items

If you check out a Toronto Blue Jays game this season, there's a pretty good chance you also might be buying something to eat or drink at the same time.And while most of the vendors around the ballpark have a heavy markup on their products — particularly the alcoholic ones — there's a well-known way to get cheaper options at the Rogers Centre.Available on the 200 Level in section 240 and on the 500 Level in section 537, the Dugout Deals stands are much cheaper than other concession stands around the ballpark. While they might have long lines, it's far and away the most cost-effective spot to get food or drinks at the game.But while the prices are still better than you'll find anywhere else, they've gone up a bit since the 2024 season. With the Jays returning to the ballpark on Thursday to kick off their 2025 campaign, each of the nine Dugout Deals options has gone up slightly since last year.12oz Bud / Bud Light – $5.65 to $6.49Value Hot Dog – $3.29 to $3.49V...

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