City of Toronto report on extreme heat relief for tenants during summer doesn’t cap temperatures
As many tenants in apartments without air conditioning continue to suffer through summers with periods of extreme heat, a new City of Toronto report stops short of imposing a maximum temperature inside units. In a report going to the City’s...
Europe says Canada must pay 10M euros to join EU defence pact
OTTAWA — The European Union says Canada will need to pay 10 million euros — the equivalent of C$16 million — to join a defence procurement agreement with the continent, a price tag that is raising questions about how much...
‘We’ll be ready’: Organizers confident in Canada’s plans to host FIFA World Cup
With six months to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, tournament organizers in Canada say they’re proud of the work that’s been done — and that there’s still a lot to go. Vancouver is set to host...
5-year ban considered after GTA contractor admits overcharging Toronto more than $1M
Toronto City Council is considering a five-year ban against a construction company after an investigation found the firm overbilled the city more than $1 million on a recent infrastructure project. Capital Sewer Services Inc. and its affiliates have done most...
Loyalty point protections could change under new Ontario bill
From groceries to holiday gifts, loyalty points from programs like PC Optimum can shave a real chunk off your bill. But proposed changes to Ontario’s consumer protection laws have some people wondering whether all those points are in danger. The Ford...
University of Toronto to create AI role named after tech pioneer Geoffrey Hinton
The University of Toronto says it’s on the hunt for the next Geoffrey Hinton. The school says it will create a new chair role named after the Nobel laureate and artificial intelligence pioneer. The Hinton Chair in Artificial Intelligence will...
Man facing almost 3 dozen charges following police chase in York Region
A 29-year-old man is facing almost three dozen charges following a police chase in York Region last weekend. Police say just before 3 a.m. on November 29, they observed a Dodge Caravan driving erratically on Rutherford Road. When officers attempted...
Holiday windows at former Hudson’s Bay downtown location returning
The building that used to house Hudson’s Bay and Saks Fifth Avenue may be empty, but the windows that line Yonge, Bay and Richmond streets will continue to spread holiday cheer. The holiday-themed windows will return in 2025, Cadillac Fairview,...
Police charge Clarington councillor with uttering threats towards potential mayoral candidate
Police in Peterborough have charged Clarington Local Ward 3 councillor Corinna Traill with uttering threats towards a potential mayoral candidate who used to be a Durham Regional Police officer. In a release Wednesday, police say they charged Traill, 41, with...
George Springer connects with young Jays fan as part of Make-A-Wish holiday campaign
TORONTO — Delfina Budziak was mid-sentence when she saw George Springer walk into a downtown Toronto restaurant. Suddenly, no words would come. “When I first saw him walk through the door, I just froze and wasn’t able to speak for...
