3 h. ago $6 million home from 1800s is directly linked to Toronto's nickname

If you've ever strolled through Toronto's South Rosedale neighbourhood and found yourself admiring one of those perfectly manicured homes tucked behind ivy-covered walls, this is probably just the kind of house you were dreaming about.Located in one of the most coveted and picturesque corners of the neighbourhood, 45 South Dr. looks like it was plucked straight from a magazine spread.But exciting news, you don't just have to gaze longingly at it from the road anymore. The foyer. 45 South Dr. just hit the market, and if you thought the outside was pretty, you might be even more surprised by the inside. The kitchen. Blending classic architecture with modern luxury, the three-bedroom, four-bathroom home is refined without being too showy about it.The front entrance. The two-tone brick facade yells heritage, but the interiors blend classic and contemporary. The dining room. And here's a fun bit of history: as realtor Lindsay Van Wert sh...

Economics

3 h. ago ‘Rules get in the way’: Another push to revive dying Vancouver’s Chinatown Plaza underway

Those interested in sharing ideas and inspirations for the city-owned mall can also participate in an online survey before May 12.

Other

3 h. ago Game 1 of the OHL Championship Series goes to the Oshawa Generals

The Oshawa Generals took a 1-0 series lead over the London Knights with a 4-2 victory at Canada Life Place.

Sport

6 h. ago ‘March For Life’ in Ottawa sees advocates take aim at Carney and Poilievre

While this year’s rally theme was 'Protection at Conception,' another theme emerged: the recent federal election

Transport

8 h. ago RICK VAIVE: Letting Nylander be himself is best for Maple Leafs

We both play right wing, spent a few years with the Leafs and know a few things about shooting and scoring. Our numbers are also double digits, 22 and 88. But the similarities between myself and William Nylander kind of end right there. He’s far more talented, his speed and edge work are so impressive. […]

Other

9 h. ago Kontrol Technologies Launches BuildX AI Platform and Announces Loan Agreement

TORONTO — Kontrol Technologies Corp. ( CBOE.CA:KNR) ( OTCQB:KNRLF) ( FSE:1K8) (“Kontrol Technologies” or “Kontrol” or “Company”) provides corporate update and announces new BuildX AI platform for commercial and industrial buildings. The Company serves over 400 commercial and industrial buildings with HVAC solutions and services. It has launched BuildX AI, a new platform designed to […]

Economics

9 h. ago Hammond Power Solutions Inc. Announces Voting Results of Annual General Meeting

GUELPH, Ontario, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (“HPS”) (TSX: HPS.A) a leading manufacturer of dry-type transformers, power quality products and related magnetics, today announced in accordance with the Toronto Stock Exchange requirements, the voting results from its Annual General Meeting held Thursday, May 8, 2025 in Guelph, Ontario. Shareholders voted […]

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9 h. ago Firm Capital Property Trust Announces Closing of Previously Announced Sale of Its 50% Interest in a 159,470 Square Foot Industrial Building Located in Montreal for $27.9 Million

TORONTO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Firm Capital Property Trust (“FCPT” or the “Trust”) (TSX : FCD.UN) is pleased to announce that it has closed the previously announced sale within its Montreal Industrial Portfolio Joint Venture (“Montreal Industrial JV”) of a 100% interest in a single tenant, 159,470 square foot industrial facility for gross […]

Economics

9 h. ago Braid: Former UCP minister Peter Guthrie says separatism campaign could severely damage economy

About 700 companies left Quebec during the rule of the separatist Parti Quebecois, most fleeing to Toronto

Politics

9 h. ago Manchester United and Tottenham look for unexpected gift from dreadful season

Manchester United sits in 15th place in the Premier League and haven’t won a league game in eight matches, their most recent victory coming on March 16 against relegated Leicester. Its new manager Ruben Amorim admitted this week they’ve been the Premier League’s “worst team” since he took the reins from fired Erik Ten Hag […]

Other

10 h. ago S&P/TSX composite up nearly 100 points, with energy leading the way

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index closed up nearly 100 points on Thursday, with energy leading the way as some of the country’s biggest oil names reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 92.88 points at 25,254.06. Alongside the energy subindex, industrials, telecom and base metals also saw healthy gains. Oilsands heavyweights […]

Other

10 h. ago Vancouver dance studio rallies after Lapu Lapu Day festival tragedy

Movement and music can be a road to healing, says dance studio owner who learned to feel joy again through dance after experiencing overwhelming grief.

Culture

10 h. ago City of Ottawa seeking 'creative solutions' to tariff impact on purchases

The chief procurement officer told a council committee staff were "monitoring daily" the impacts that tariffs were having on individual vendors and scrutinizing existing contracts.

Economics

10 h. ago Onboard screen errors leave some Ottawa riders lost on LRT Line 2

Some screens inside the new LRT trains have indicated they're going in the opposite direction of where they're actually headed.

Other

10 h. ago Chris Selley: A perfectly typical tunnel is just too much for Toronto’s puny imagination

The 50-kilometre Channel Tunnel connecting England and France took six-and-a-half years to build. In Toronto, 250 metres is a 'generational project'

Economics

11 h. ago Toronto's sketchiest condo complex put on blast for reputation in new lawsuit

Sure, downtown Toronto condos may be known as shoddily built and too poorly-designed to be very livable, but one complex undoubtedly takes the cake when it comes to bad reputations, and it's only getting worse.The ICE Condos complex has for years held the title of the sketchiest of its kind in the city, being the site of everything from shootings and balcony fires to garbage-filled stairways and bloody elevators that stall.A notorious ghost hotel from the outset due to the Airbnb-friendly nature of its units, the two-tower, Scotiabank Arena-adjacent development at 12-14 York Street has built up quite the lore in its 11 years of existence.The latest addition to the infamy is a lawsuit that gives a glimpse into how bonkers the goings-on at ICE really are; not the countless headline-worthy incidents, but the politics that take place behind closed doors.A recent decision by the Condominium Authority Tribunal shows that ICE board...

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11 h. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Carney convinced enough people he’s different – but can it last?

Since day one, Prime Minister Mark Carney has tried to convince Canadians that he’s not former prime minister Justin Trudeau. And until now, he has succeeded.  Early on, Carney took decisive action to try to clearly distance himself from the Trudeau legacy. He signed an Order in Council to set the consumer carbon tax rate to zero. […]

Transport

11 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Man, 24, accused of online extortion of Alberta youth faces child porn charges

A 24-year-old Toronto man is facing child porn charges after allegedly extorting a rural Alberta youth. Mounties in Alberta said they started investigating in December 2024 after receiving reports that a child from Oyen, a town about 190 km north of Medicine Hat near the Saskatchewan border, was allegedly victimized online. Investigators retrieved information linked […]

Events

11 h. ago More measles cases in Ottawa likely as counts grow in Ontario, around world

Two Ottawa cases are not connected to a larger Ontario outbreak, but rather are among 12 in the province in 2025 linked to travel.

Other

11 h. ago Average asking rents down annually for seventh straight month at $2,127: report

TORONTO — The national average asking rent in April was down year-over-year for the seventh straight month at $2,127, marking a decrease of 2.8 per cent. The latest data from Rentals.ca and Urbanation says despite asking rents remaining comparatively lower than 2024 so far this year, April saw a month-over-month increase of 0.4 per cent […]

Economics