58 m. ago Here are all the new discounts you can get in Ontario with your Presto card

Presto has just announced a new crop of discounts that cardholders in Ontario can cash in on.A Presto card is an essential element for getting around Toronto and the GTA, but its benefits extend far beyond helping you pay your fare. There are a slew of perks and discounts that you can access with your card to sweeten the deal, with new ones dropping regularly.As it happens, Presto has just announced a crop of brand-new, limited-time offers for cardholders in the month of May, so that you can get outside and explore the city and surrounding areas all month long.TorontoAFC TorontoCheer on Toronto's own professional women's soccer (or football, if you prefer) club with 15 per cent off merchandise and general admission tickets up until October 18 when you use the code PRESTO15.CN TowerFrom now until June 19, you can score 15 per cent off admission and 15 per cent off merchandise at the shop when you show your card.Daydream AdventuresThis immersive art escape room is among t...

Transport

5 h. ago Some Ontario mayors against communities’ financial incentives to attract doctors

But Sault Ste. Marie Mayor Matthew Shoemaker is going even further, suggesting the federal government should outlaw the practice from "coast to coast." 

Science

5 h. ago From Oval Office blowout to landmark minerals deal, how Ukraine’s diplomacy unfolded

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Last fall, weeks before Donald Trump was elected U.S. president, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy floated a pitch that proposed, among other things, an economic deal that would allow Washington access to Ukraine’s largely untapped minerals and deepen strategic ties. Under pressure from Western allies and amid global war fatigue, Zelenskyy saw that […]

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7 h. ago X restricts access to jailed Istanbul mayor’s account after Turkey’s request

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Access to jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu ‘s social media account on X has been blocked in Turkey, officials and reports said Thursday, the latest move against a key rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. According to Engelli Web, a website that that tracks and reports internet censorship in Turkey, X […]

Economics

14 h. ago Vancouver council reinstates funding for school meal programs

Mayor Ken Sim recounts his mom was arrested for stealing food to feed family

Society

14 h. ago Viral video shows dog owners fined for leaving pup in the sun in Costco parking lot

An officer arrived on the scene at 4:35 p.m. and found the dog tethered in direct sunlight and unable to access shade due to the short length of the tether.

Economics

14 h. ago B.C. premier says court can handle his suggestion accused Lapu Lapu Day killer spends 'rest of his goddamned life in jail'

The B.C. branch of the Canadian Bar Association has criticized David Eby for comments he made last week in the legislature

Events

15 h. ago Vancouver mayor ‘frustrated’ with slow pace to abolish city’s park board

Ken Sim asked the provincial government to amend the Vancouver Charter in December 2023, a critical step in his plan to dissolve the Vancouver Park Board.

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16 h. ago City of Calgary prepares for a busy construction season ahead

The Plan Your Trip portal gives Calgarians access to real-time traffic cameras, maps and estimated travel times to better plan the best route.

Other

20 h. ago Harvest Announces Filing of the Preliminary Prospectus for Harvest Apple Enhanced High Income Shares ETF

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. (“Harvest”) is pleased to announce that it has filed a preliminary prospectus with the Canadian securities regulators for the Harvest Apple Enhanced High Income Shares ETF (“APLE”). APLE provides single-stock ETF access to the growth potential of Apple Inc. by engaging modest leverage and an active covered call […]

Technology

21 h. ago CFL suspends veteran quarterback Collaros for failing to respond to off

The CFL has suspended Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros one game for failing to respond to an off-season drug-testing request.

Culture

21 h. ago Alberta wildfires: Sturgeon County fire chief expects ‘significant fire activity’ on Wednesday

"We need rain and the wind to stop," the mayor of Sturgeon County said on Wednesday.

Events

22 h. ago Council approves road closures that will choke off access to 'grey area' kayak rental business

Two undeveloped roads through Haskayne Legacy Park will no longer be accessible to the public, after Calgary city council voted 10-3 Tuesday to redesignate the right-of-ways as park space. The decision will block off two routes to access a kayak and paddle-boat rental business that operated last summer off the shore of the Bearspaw Reservoir, […]

Economics

25 h. ago World Education Services Celebrates 25 Years of Impact in Canada with New Scholarship Initiatives

TORONTO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, World Education Services (WES) announces two new scholarship initiatives in Canada—one focused on expanding career pathways for immigrant youth and the other dedicated to helping refugee students access higher education. These awards, totaling over $150,000 in funding, will be celebrated at a special event this week in […]

Culture

26 h. ago Ontario residents about to get May 2025 payouts from the government

Monthly Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payments are going out to Ontario residents this week, and you might want to keep an eye on your bank account.Many Ontarians will see an OTB deposit in their accounts on Friday, May 9.This benefit is usually paid out on the 10th of each month unless there's a bank holiday or weekend, in which case, payments are issued on the last working day before the 10th.Ontario Trillium Benefit: Are you eligible?The OTB is a tax-free blend of three payments: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.To receive it, you should be eligible for at least one of the above credits.For the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, you could get a maximum of $1,248 if you are between 18 and 64 years old, $1,421 if you are 65 or older, $277 if you live on a reserve or in a public long-term care home, and $25 for the time you lived in a designated college, university, or priva...

Politics

27 h. ago 'We just want this done': Vancouver mayor vents frustration over province not abolishing park board fast enough

Dan Fumano: When the B.C. government made dozens of changes last week to the Vancouver charter, there was no mention of the city's park board, 18 months after the mayor and his ABC-majority council sought its abolition

Other

27 h. ago Free sakura festival inspired by Japan arrives in Ontario this weekend

The annual Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Festival in Burlington returns this May with traditional drumming, dance, martial arts demonstrations and of course, stunning blooms. The event coincides with the 36th anniversary of the city's twinning agreement with Itabashi, Japan.Hosted by the Burlington Mundialization Committee, the free event will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.Festivities will be held at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre Family Lobby and Spencer Smith Park.What to expect:This year's celebration features a full lineup of cultural performances and activities. The day will start with greetings from Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and Consul General of Japan MATSUNAGA Takeshi.Burlington's own Do Kon Daiko drumming group will kick off the festivities with an energetic taiko performance.Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy karate, aikido, and iaido demonstrations, a performance by internationally acclaimed taiko ensemble Nagata Shachu, and trad...

Culture

29 h. ago Ontario's strong mayor powers: Who wants them – and who doesn't

The Ontario government's strong mayor powers, now a couple years old, have been expanded to even more municipalities and some are not happy about it.

Other

29 h. ago Euna Solutions to Host Live Webinar on Unlocking the Power of Philanthropic Partnerships Amid Fiscal Uncertainty

Mark Funkhouser, former mayor, auditor, and longtime advisor to public sector leaders, and Abhi Nemani, former chief data officer of Los Angeles, will explore how public-philanthropic partnerships can help local governments sustain progress during economic volatility ATLANTA & TORONTO — Euna Solutions: WHAT Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of best-in-class SaaS solutions, purpose-built for the […]

Culture

38 h. ago Competing for Rogers $1M Prize: Canada’s Got Talent Reveals the First Six Performers Heading to the Finale, May 13 on Citytv

– Starting now, Canadians have until 4 a.m. ET / 1 a.m. PT to vote two additional acts into the finale at www.Citytv.com/vote – – Stream tonight’s episode of CGT on Citytv+. New episodes available every Tuesday on Citytv and Citytv+ – – Interviews available by request – – Download photography from tonight’s episode here – […]

Economics