Toronto seniors' delayed downsizing + a neighbourhood identity crisis
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Here's the latest on Toronto seniors' delayed downsizing, a damning report on WestJet, and a neighbourhood identity crisis.
Plus, the 2025 wildfire season is on track to be Canada's second-worst on record as officials warn of a dangerous summer ahead for parts of British Columbia. Here's what to expect.
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DON'T MISS
Toronto's slow real estate market could prevent seniors from downsizing
Market instability and tariffs have altered seniors' real estate plans. Here's what the data shows.
Toronto-area home prices drop 4 per cent as May marks another near-record low for sales
WestJet was slammed for leaving 170 passengers stranded
Here's how the airline landed itself in hot water after an unexpected landing in Los Angeles.
She had her car wash deal revoked for 'sharing it too much.' So why won't Petro-Canada refund the balance?
This high-tech neighbourhood of the future has taken an unexpected turn
From a controversial 'smart neighbourhood' to purpose-built rentals, here's the final plan for Quayside.
Hundreds of planned condo units cancelled: 'Market cratered almost overnight'
WHAT ELSE
This photo shared by India's Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) shows debris of a plane that crashed in the northwestern Indian city of Ahmedabad, in Gujarat state, Thursday.
India's Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)/AP
A Mississauga dentist was killed in the Air India plane crash. A British national was the only survivor. Here's more.
A watchdog slammed the Ford government for using code words and private emails to discuss the Greenbelt.
It's Political: Defence Minister David McGuinty joined the podcast to discuss threats, budgets and the U.S. Give it a listen.
Top military officials and scientists were killed in an Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear and missile sites. Here's the latest.
The government-ordered vote on Canada Post's contract offer was slammed as an attack on workers' rights.
Trump is a felon. Can he be stopped from entering Canada? Find out here.
The judge and prosecutor in the Hockey Canada trial sparred over the players' group texts. Follow the trial here.
This Toronto man's death stunned his family. Then his girlfriend was charged with second-degree murder.
Doug Smith: This prospect has one skill teams want — and an endorsement from Cooper Flagg.
Karon Liu: This irresistible wok-seared $14 noodle dish is the best thing I ate this week.
POV
At the G7 meeting, look for Canada to do something unusual: Lead.
CLOSE UP
People pose with the countdown clock. The City of Toronto held an event at Nathan Phillips Square to mark one year until first game of the World Cup in Toronto.
Richard Lautens/ Toronto Star
NATHAN PH ILLIPS SQUARE: The countdown is on! With one year to go until Toronto hosts its first game of 2026 FIFA World Cup, the city unveiled a countdown clock and other sporty displays to get Torontonians into the soccer spirit.
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