3 h. ago Mayors urge Ontario to declare state of emergency to address homelessness, addiction

Wants province to provide more funding and engage more actively with cities and other stakeholders

Other

4 h. ago Roads closed after 'residential explosion': Ontario Provincial Police

Ontario Provincial Police are probing what they describe as a residential explosion in Bayham, a rural municipality near the shores of Lake Erie

Events

6 h. ago Real or fake? Researchers to develop tool that would help courts spot AI evidence

TORONTO — As artificial intelligence makes it easier for anyone to doctor — or even fabricate — videos, photos and other types of evidence, a group of researchers in Canada is aiming to help the courts sort through what’s real or fake. The team, which includes technologists and legal scholars based in universities in Ontario […]

Sport

6 h. ago Public panel set to examine Queen's Park handling of school boards

Western education researchers hosting webinars probing local school governance amid provincial takeover of several Ontario school boards.

Society

6 h. ago 2 more Alberta cabinet ministers and NDP MLA latest targets of recall campaign

Alberta's chief electoral officer confirmed Friday that he has approved petition applications to recall four more members of the province's legislative assembly.

Politics

8 h. ago Toronto's first pet funeral home offers unique way to say goodbye

On top of the agonizing, can't-eat, can't-sleep grief that comes with losing a beloved pet, trying to navigate the next steps only deepens the sorrow. A newly opened pet funeral home, the first in Toronto, hopes to guide owners through their final goodbyes.At 115 Berkley St. in Moss Park is where you can find Tails Farewell's newest location – second to the one they first opened in Markham back in September 2024. Co-owner Jason Lau tells blogTO that the Markham space only has one memorial room, which limits the number of families they can serve. Now, with their new downtown location, they have more rooms to accommodate more people planning pet funerals.So far, Lau says, Tails Farewell has supported more than 500 pet families, including a virtual memorial for a 2-year-old python and a funeral for an 80-year-old woman's bunny, who we're certain lived a hoppy life. "Our goal is to create a warm and peaceful environment so families, esp...

Other

8 h. ago LILLEY UNLEASHED: Ontario is about to undergo an overhaul of its education system

WATCH: After the Ontario EQAO results showed disappointing math results, Sun political columnist Brian Lilley talks with Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra about the future of education in Ontario. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca.  […]

Other

8 h. ago «Beaucoup» de libéraux ont félicité Steven Guilbeault «d’avoir agi avec principe»

Il raconte avoir reçu un «très bel accueil» des députés de son caucus juste après avoir démissionné du cabinet.

Other

8 h. ago Law licence suspended for Ontario lawyer accused of helping ex

A U.S. indictment describes Deepak Paradkar’s alleged involvement in advising Ryan Wedding to murder a former co-conspirator

Other

10 h. ago ‘Cocaine lawyer’ for Ryan Wedding has legal licence suspended in Ontario

An Ontario lawyer accused by American authorities of advising a Canadian Olympian-turned-alleged-cocaine kingpin has had his licence to practice law suspended.

Other

11 h. ago Alectra recognized with Southwire’s 2025 Underground Environmental Stewardship Award

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra Utilities has been honoured with Southwire’s 2025 Underground Environmental Stewardship Award, recognizing the utility’s leadership in advancing environmentally responsible cable rejuvenation practices across its service territory. “Receiving this award from Southwire is a meaningful recognition of the work our teams have done to extend asset life, […]

Other

12 h. ago CLERHP Unveils the First Smart City in the Dominican Republic with the Inauguration of Larimar City & Resort

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — Larimar City & Resort, the smart city developed by the Spanish company CLERHP, officially celebrated its inauguration this Saturday, marking a historic milestone in urban development in the Caribbean. The event gathered more than 300 guests, including government authorities, business leaders, investors, and members of Dominican society, together with strategic […]

Politics

14 h. ago Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney says politician recall legislation being misused

Kenney served as Alberta's premier from 2019 before stepping down in 2022. He also served as a cabinet minister in former prime minster Stephen Harper’s government.

Politics

19 h. ago Hidden gem bar in Toronto's Liberty Village has art deco vibes and curated menus

Toronto's bar and restaurant scene is hot, but there's one particular spot making a local splash while still managing to stay one of the city's best-kept secrets.Tucked in the heart of Liberty Village, Liberty Soho is an inviting, casual bar that brings the vibes with its signature style — and consider this your official invite.Designed as a community-centric hangout, Liberty Soho has made its mark as a bespoke venue with art-deco character and seriously good food and drinks.We’re talking weekly specials, brunch offerings, and premium sports viewing — all in an effortlessly convenient location. Come along for the full rundown on everything Liberty Soho.Community-centric bar with signature designStep inside Liberty Soho and you’ll instantly see why it’s known for its standout design. You’re greeted by signature brass elements and finishes, vintage-inspired millwork, and stained glass details.Touches of greenery add a bright contrast, cr...

Culture

21 h. ago Toronto home bought in the '70s for $64K just hit the market for over $1 million

Can you believe a downtown Toronto house once sold for just $64,000?That's exactly what Gerry Gold paid for 6 Prospect St., a charming central Cabbagetown Victorian, back in 1978."I bought this house in 1978 and have been living here ever since," Gold told blogTO.  "Now that I'm in retirement, I'm planning to move to Delta Road Cottage," a renowned project he completed about 12 years ago with the help of Teeple Architects.The front entrance. For architecture fans, Teeple Architects' portfolio is mostly academic institutional projects and multi-family residential projects, but Delta Road Cottage shows the firm's genius with smaller-scaled projects, and if you haven't seen it, it's worth a Google.A stained glass transom and exposed brick walls add character to the main floor. Back on Prospect Street, the home itself is a treasure trove of classic character.The main floor of the house. Listing agent...

Economics

26 h. ago Key ministers address Assembly of First Nations in Ottawa after Hodgson is bumped

Several key federal cabinet ministers addressed the Assembly of First Nations gathering in Ottawa Thursday, including Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne.

Politics

27 h. ago Optiva Receives Final Order Approving Arrangement with Qvantel

TORONTO, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Optiva Inc. (TSX: OPT) (“Optiva“) today announced the receipt of the final order of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) dated December 2, 2025, (the “Final Order“) with respect to the previously-announced plan of arrangement transaction (the “Arrangement“) involving Qvantel Oy (the “Purchaser“). The Final Order […]

Sport

28 h. ago Mark Carney outspent Justin Trudeau on 2025 cabinet retreat: Documents

September's cabinet planning forum at Pan Pacific Toronto cost $532Gs, more than Trudeau's 2023 Charlottetown retreat

Politics

28 h. ago Randall Denley: AG report ignores real improvements in Ontario health care

Shelley Spence’s reports give an unfairly negative impression of the provincial government’s progress on health care

Science

33 h. ago Sleep Country Canada charting revival of Bed Bath & Beyond next year

TORONTO — Sleep Country Canada Inc. is on the cusp of bringing back Bed Bath & Beyond. The mattress retailer confirmed in a Thursday email to The Canadian Press that it has purchased the Canadian and U.K. rights to the houseware brand’s name and logos. It will relaunch the retailer next year with physical stores […]

Culture