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Hot Docs sells its cinema for $6.25 million, but will continue leasing it
TORONTO — Hot Docs has sold its flagship cinema but will continue to run the space in Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood. The organization that runs Canada’s largest documentary film festival says the ...
Bat tests positive for rabies in Mississauga
A bat has tested positive for rabies in Mississauga, Peel Public Heath announced on Monday. The bat was found in the Derry and McLaughlin roads area. The health agency did not indicate if there was ...
Toronto mayor unveils plan to hire hundreds of police officers, more 911 operators
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow unveiled a plan on Monday to hire hundreds of new police officers across the city and dozens of new 911 operators.
Israel plans to widen coming offensive beyond Gaza City into last areas not under its control
He appeared to be referring to the built-up Nuseirat and Bureij camps in central Gaza that date back to the 1948 war surrounding Israel’s creation. Israel has carried out near-daily airstrikes in the ...
Court upholds ruling requiring airline to compensate families of Flight PS752 victims
Ontario's highest court has upheld a ruling that found Ukraine International Airlines legally responsible to pay full compensation to families of victims who died in the downing of Flight PS752.
Travel doc info included in WestJet cyberattack, but not credit and debit cards
WestJet says some personal data including information about travel documents such as passports was stolen in a cyberattack earlier this year, but credit and debit card numbers as well as user ...
Toronto cyclists and pedestrians raise concerns about east-end construction project
Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians in Toronto's east end say constant changes to the ongoing Lake Shore Boulevard East construction project are putting some of them in danger.
Explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania leaves 1 dead, dozens hurt or trapped under rubble
An explosion at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh left one dead and dozens injured or trapped under the rubble Monday, with emergency workers on site trying to rescue victims, officials said. The ...
Fire crews battle wildfire in Kawartha Lakes
The city of Kawartha Lakes says fire crews are continuing to battle what is described as a significant forest fire in the Burnt River area.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the US under 7-year deal with TKO Group
Paramount will become the new home to all Ultimate Fighting Championship events in the U.S. under a seven-year agreement with TKO Group announced on Monday. Under the deal, Paramount will exclusively ...
Hudson’s Bay lease sale may negatively impact pension fund: OMERS’ real estate arm
The real estate investment arm of one of the country’s largest pension funds is worried about the value of its assets if a B.C. billionaire is able to buy 25 Hudson’s Bay leases at its properties. In ...
Planning to fly Air Canada? What you need to know about a potential strike looming
A potential strike looms as contract talks carry on between Air Canada and the union representing 10,000 of its flight attendants. The outcome of negotiations this week could be critical for summer ...