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Scarborough’s National Street residents are drowning in parking tickets—hundreds of dollars in fines for exceeding a three-hour limit they believe doesn’t apply, since no signs are posted. With nowhere else to park, locals like Felicia are resorting to the GO station, calling the fines absurd for a dead-end street. One resident racked up nearly $2,000 in tickets in just two months. Frustrated, the...

Durham police shattered a high-stakes firearm trafficking ring, seizing two real handguns and a replica submachine gun during a raid in Ajax — arresting four men, including two already banned from guns, one facing fresh charges for ignoring court orders, and another for breaching a peace bond. Meanwhile, in a separate crackdown, two suspects were nabbed for breaking into over a dozen businesses ac...

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A suspicious death has been discovered in a shed fire in Brampton, sparking a major investigation. Firefighters responded to the blaze on Aloma Crescent around 3:45 PM Thursday and found a deceased person inside. Authorities are treating it as a suspicious death, though foul play hasn’t been confirmed. The Ontario Fire Marshal and forensic teams are now on scene, working with the coroner to determ...

Canadian retail in Q2 2026 is split down the middle: shoppers are spending—but only on essentials and deals, leaving luxury and non-essentials in the dust. High-income buyers still splurge on experiences and travel, while middle-income consumers tighten belts amid soaring housing and food costs. Urban centers thrive with food, fitness, and experiential retail, while suburban and smaller malls stru...

Canadian luxury retail is going all-in on fewer, bigger flagship stores in prime hubs like Vancouver’s Oakridge and Toronto’s Yorkville, ditching wholesale for direct control over customer experience. Brands are turning stores into immersive, hospitality-driven destinations—complete with cafes and personalized service—to build loyalty and stand out. With global luxury growth slowing, Canada’s affl...

Canadian retailers are locked in a high-stakes battle against escalating organized retail crime—now more violent, costly, and digitally sophisticated. With losses hitting $9 billion annually, the threat extends far beyond shoplifting, endangering employees, customers, and business viability. Stores are shuttering, hours are changing, and expansion plans are being rewritten as safety and security b...

Durham Regional Police just dropped major charges against two men accused of a wild string of break-ins across Ajax and Whitby — think pawnshops, banks, weed shops, and even coffee spots. After a smash-and-grab at a pawnshop sparked the investigation, cops linked 15 crimes to a crew. One suspect, Matthew Pidgeon-Wallace, was nabbed with stolen bikes, a deadly flare gun, a baton, and dealership key...

An 82-year-old COPD patient, Dorothy Spulnick, was discharged from hospital to a motel with no meals or shoes — a move she called “selfish and mean.” Despite spending six weeks in the hospital, she was deemed fit to leave by staff, but her family says she wasn’t ready and the hospital failed to secure proper long-term care. The motel stay was never finalized — she found alternative care and is now...

Pearson Airport’s facing a digital storm as fake news floods online, falsely claiming IT outages and flight chaos — all while scammers rake in ad cash and pose real security threats, including malware and data theft. Experts urge travelers to verify travel info only through official sources, as AI makes fake content deadlier and more convincing than ever. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Sol...

Canadian retailers are rewriting the rules of supply chains, ditching cost-cutting for resilience and flexibility in a world of global chaos. With wars, trade shifts, and labor shortages now the new normal, businesses must plan for disruption—not just react to it. That means holding more inventory, diversifying suppliers, and investing in tech to stay agile. Consumers still want speed, but the roa...

Retailers are drowning in rising costs and complex regulations while politicians focus on grocery prices and downtowns—this disconnect is exposing how affordability is just the tip of a much longer, more tangled cost chain. From labor shortages and safety concerns to packaging rules and competition investigations, the real struggle is behind the scenes. As the Competition Bureau probes property co...

Canadian retail marketing exploded in Q2 2026, fueled by global events like the FIFA World Cup and a fierce push for sustainability. Brands leveraging dynamic digital out-of-home ads—especially motion-based ones—saw up to 67% higher brand awareness, while landlords turned malls into community hubs with local sports activations. Sustainability wasn’t just greenwashing; companies like George Weston...

A massive $20 million gold heist at Toronto Pearson Airport last year has taken a surprising turn: one of the suspects, Ammad Chaudhary, had all charges against him dropped—without explanation—on April 9 in Brampton. The heist, executed on April 17, 2023, involved nine people who allegedly used a fake bill of lading to steal gold bars and $2.5 million in cash from Air Canada. Police suspect the go...

Subway service between Union Station and St. George on TTC’s Line 1 is suspended after a fire broke out this evening—exact origin unknown. Commuters are urged to use east-west bus and streetcar routes to connect with Yonge-side subway access. No timeline for restoration yet as crews assess damage. Updates coming as more info emerges. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solip...

Eight men are charged with murder and terrorism conspiracy for plotting a drone and sniper attack on a UFC event held at the White House—targeting top officials including Trump, Vance, Netanyahu, and Musk. The indictment reveals they stockpiled weapons, explosives, and gear starting in May, aiming to destabilize the government through chaos. With life sentences on the line, authorities are still a...

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Canada’s military is pouring $1.2 million into a high-stakes R&D push to power heavy armored vehicles with zero emissions—hydrogen and solid-state tech are top contenders. With a 18-month deadline, they’re racing to find a practical, battlefield-ready solution amid past green initiatives that fizzled out. Previous studies found battery-electric options too costly and impractical for military use,...

A body was found in a burning shed in Brampton, Ontario, prompting a police investigation into what’s now being treated as a suspicious death. Firefighters responded to the blaze on Thursday and discovered the remains of a male inside. The cause of the fire and death remains unknown, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. Peel Regional Police are leading the probe, and...

King of the drug trade: Guramrit Sidhu, who trafficked tens of millions in cocaine and meth across borders using truckers, got 20 years in prison — the minimum — after a dramatic sentencing in LA. His defense painted him as a victim of hardship, highlighting his immigrant roots, early struggles, and health battles, while stressing the non-violent nature of his crimes. Family rallied behind him, wi...

A corrections officer stands firm in court, defending his actions amid explosive allegations from inmate Joshua James Malcolm-Evans, who claims abuse, property damage, and threats—including being set up for weapon charges. The officer insists he followed protocol, including mandatory strip searches and removal of personal items, all within jail policy. His testimony comes as Project South, an inve...

Sixty-three-year-old Guramrit Sidhu just got a 20-year federal prison sentence for running a massive drug trafficking ring that moved $17 million worth of meth and cocaine from the U.S. to Canada using big rigs and a sophisticated courier system. He’s the eighth person to plead guilty in the case, with others already serving sentences from 2+ to 9 years — showing how seriously authorities are tack...

Hayley Wickenheiser, hockey legend and former Maple Leafs assistant GM, is stepping down after eight seasons — a move sparked by new GM John Chayka’s leadership shift. Wickenheiser, who retired in 2018 after a stellar career with four Olympic golds and seven world championships, transitioned seamlessly into front-office roles, becoming a key figure in Toronto’s rebuild. Though she hoped to remain,...

Four First Nations in northern Manitoba have declared a regional public health emergency as opioid overdoses, toxic drugs, HIV, hepatitis C, and homelessness surge across their communities. Leaders from Red Sucker Lake, Wasagamack, Garden Hill, and St. Theresa Point — united under the Anisininew Okimawim Grand Council — are calling for immediate, long-term federal and provincial action, including...

Dylan Cease nearly threw a no-hitter for the Blue Jays, striking out eleven and leading a 10-0 win against the Giants — a dazzling display of pitching, offense, and defense that reminded everyone how good this team can be. But one magical night doesn’t erase a season stuck eleven games back in the division, plagued by a negative run differential and struggles against top teams. With Vladimir Guerr...