Tenants of a Toronto apartment complex are fighting an application for an above-guideline increase to their rent, because nearly half of it is covering an environmental assessment that’s typically used to help the landlord sell or redevelop the property. “It’s ridiculous,” said Amy Nyp, who has lived in one of 115 units in the three
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Ontario corner stores allowed to sell alcohol as of today
Convenience stores across Ontario are allowed to sell booze as of Thursday as the province significantly loosens its grip on the alcohol marketplace. Corner stores are excited about the change and expect foot traffic to increase significantly, said Kenny Shim, the president of the Ontario Convenience Store Association, which represents about 7,000 of 10,000 such
John Vennavally-Rao on his double cancer diagnosis — and reason for hope
When Green Day performed recently in Toronto, I was in the crowd with my wife singing along as Billy Joe Armstrong belted out the rock anthem “Wake Me Up When September Ends.” The song is about his father who died from esophageal cancer in September 1982. It’s a month that I’ve long associated with cancer
Former public servant pleads guilty to breach of trust after directing contracts to own company
The RCMP says a former federal public servant has pleaded guilty to a breach of trust charge connected with financial activities while he worked for Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). The Mounties say in an agreed statement of facts that Marc Primeau admitted to directing 72 sole-source contracts to a company called Access
Jackpot in Maniwaki, Que. radio station ‘Catch the Ace’ contest tops $3M
In the ‘Catch the Ace’ card game, the premise is simple. Pull the ace of spades from the deck and you win! In Maniwaki, Que., local radio station CHGA 97.3 has been playing their version of ‘Catch the Ace’ for nearly a year without a winner. There’s only one card left in the deck, so
Meta’s Oversight Board separates death threats and ‘aspirational statements’ in Venezuela
Meta’s Oversight Board has weighed in on the company’s content moderation policies in Venezuela amid violent crackdowns and widespread protests following the country’s disputed presidential election. In its decision, the board said that Facebook users posting about the state-supported armed groups known as “colectivos” should have more leeway in making statements like “kill those damn
The best SSDs in 2024
The best solid-state drives allow you to upgrade your PC, Steam Deck or console with fast, reliable storage. Whether you want to install more of your favorite games, or you need more room for archiving photos, videos and other files, a high-capacity SSD is one of the best upgrades for either a recent or old
NFL Week 1 picks: Season kicks off with super matchups Ravens-Chiefs, Packers-Eagles
(Tim Hubbard / Los Angeles Times) The Times’ NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines this week’s matchups. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Last season’s record 162-110 (.596). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer had predicted, his record against the spread would have been 130-135-7 (.491). Team records from last season. TV channels
Is a Venezuelan gang growing in the US? Colorado feels the threat.
Suspected Venezuelan gang activity in the Denver metro area is stirring public concern in Colorado and across the United States – amplifying election-year questions about the impact of unauthorized immigration that reach far beyond the U.S. southern border. In recent days, local and federal officials here have increasingly gone on record about what they say
At Columbia, a new academic year brings a renewed focus on protests
Columbia University resumed classes Tuesday with students sunbathing and eating ice cream on the lawn that was home to a pro-Palestinian encampment last spring. But there were also fresh demonstrations just off campus, and students and faculty say they’re planning for more as the new school year unfolds. In recent weeks, the university’s new leadership