Projected Eglinton Crosstown opening timeframe still not clear as final western extension tunnelling begins
The Eglinton Crosstown LRT project is in its 14th calendar year, but as western extension tunnelling gets close to finishing, we’re still not closer to knowing the main line’s current projected opening timeframe. Ontario government officials standing alongside Toronto Mayor...
Owner of three shopping malls in B.C. says she wants to buy Hudson’s Bay
A Chinese billionaire in British Columbia has taken to social media to announce her plans to buy dozens of Hudson’s Bay locations after she saw “Canadians feeling sad” over the collapse of the retail giant. Entrepreneur Weihong Liu is the...
What Canadians could encounter when crossing the U.S. border
Some Canadians have said they won’t be making trips south of the border anytime soon, but for those who are, Global Affairs Canada has updated its advisory for those travelling to the U.S., urging Canadians to expect scrutiny from border guards. Ravi Jain, an immigration lawyer...
Man, 78, dead after tree fell on him during ice storm cleanup near Peterborough
Ontario Provincial Police say a 78-year-old man has died after being struck by a falling tree during ice storm cleanup near Peterborough. Police say the incident occurred Monday at a property on Burnham Line in the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan....
Ontario government open to discussions with City of Toronto over removal of bike lanes
The Ontario government may be easing off the idea of removing bike lanes from main arterial roads in Toronto as a result of discussions taking place with the city. The Ford government has been working towards removing bike lanes on...
Octavio Dotel, who once held record of pitching for 13 major league teams, dies in...
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Octavio Dotel, who pitched for 13 major league teams in a 15-year career and won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals, was among the dead after a roof collapsed at a nightclub...
Former NHL goalie, Sportsnet broadcaster Greg Millen passes away at 67
Sportsnet broadcaster and 14-year NHL veteran Greg Millen has passed away at 67. Millen, a goaltender in his professional career, played with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues, Quebec Nordiques, Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings over his...
Madonna and Elton John end their decades-long feud
Pop stars Elton John and Madonna have put an end to their decades-long feud. On Monday, the Queen of Pop shared a photo on Instagram where she’s pictured with “Rocket Man” himself. “We finally buried the hatchet,” Madonna wrote, attached...
Fourteen-hour wait at Vaughan hospital highlights staffing crisis in Ontario
A 14-hour wait in the emergency room of the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital over the weekend is highlighting the ongoing health care staffing crisis in Ontario. Blawal Aleem and his wife spent Saturday evening, Saturday night and Sunday morning waiting for...
Vacant Home Tax declaration deadline coming up on April 30
If you own a residential property in Toronto, you need to let the City know if it is occupied or vacant by April 30 to avoid paying the Vacant Home Tax (VHT). The VHT program was introduced in 2021 and...
