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Toronto Sun
7 minutes ago
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Ottawa threatens to pull Toronto's housing funding over sixplex decision
Published Jul 23, 2025 • 2 minute read High-rise buildings under construction near Lake Ontario in Toronto. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphoto OTTAWA — Claiming the city is falling short on its promise to ramp up density, federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson is threatening to pull some of Toronto's housing funding. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account In a letter to Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow dated Monday, Robertson wrote that he's disappointed by a recent decision to limit where builders can put up to six housing units on a lot. Last month, Toronto city council compromised with a plan that would see some city wards sign up to the sixplex framework, while others would have the choice to opt in later. Robertson argued that decision went against Toronto's agreement with the federal government under the Housing Accelerator Fund — a tool Ottawa uses to encourage cities to rapidly build more housing. 'I encourage the City of Toronto to revisit the measures they could implement to address the housing crisis and to restore the ambitious scope of this agreement,' Robertson wrote in the letter, now a part of submissions to the city council's upcoming meeting agenda. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Toronto signed a deal with the feds in late 2023 that would see the city build nearly 12,000 new units over three years and receive $471 million in federal funding. The deal calls on city staff to report back to council 'on opportunities to permit more low-rise, multi-unit housing development through as-of-right zoning bylaws in neighbourhoods across Toronto, including … permissions for residential buildings with up to six dwelling units.' In his letter, Robertson warned Toronto could lose some of its housing funding if the city fails to meet the goals of the original agreement. He said he wants to find a solution to the impasse by Dec. 20. 'As previous stated, I will underscore the possibility of reduced funding if the City of Toronto does not present solutions that ensures the spirit of the agreement is met,' Robertson wrote. In a previous letter to Chow dated March 11, then-housing minister Nate Erskine-Smith warned Toronto could lose up to 25% of its funding if the city falls behind on boosting housing density. Sports Golf Canada Columnists Canada
South Wales Argus
12 hours ago
- Science
- South Wales Argus
What is the world's oldest snake? Jurassic reptile found in UK
There are three snake species native to the UK - the adder, grass snake and smooth snake. But the UK is also thought to be the home of the world's oldest snake, which dates back 167 million years to the Jurassic period. Native wild animals in the UK What is the oldest snake in the world? The oldest snake in the world is the Eophis underwoodi, according to BBC Wildlife Magazine. Fossil remains of the snake, primarily jaw fragments, were found in the Forest Marble Formation at Kirtlington Quarry in Oxfordshire. Eophis underwoodi dates back around 167 million years to the Bathonian Age during the Middle Jurassic era. BBC Wildlife Magazine said: "Prior to 2015, the oldest known fossil snakes were ~100 million years old. "The discovery of Eophis extended the known geological range of snakes by more than 60 million years and suggested they may have originated at a similar time to most other major groups of scaly reptiles." The snake is believed to have been alive around the same time as the Megalosaurus - a 6-metre long, meat-eating dinosaur, which also called a similar part of southern England home. BBC Wildlife Magazine added that the Eophis was "far from a giant", only measuring around 25cm. This is a far cry from the Titanoboa, which is the largest snake ever, at around 13m in length (which dates back to around 60 million years ago). The Eophis underwoodi was much smaller than the Titanoboa (pictured), which is the largest snake ever. (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) The BBC experts continued: "Eophis is thought to have lived in swamps, hunting tiny fish, insects, and tadpoles. "It's also believed it had tiny hind limbs, like many other ancient snakes." RECOMMENDED READING: How long do the UK's native snakes live for? The three snakes that can currently be found in the UK have a lifespan ranging from 15 to 25 years, according to The Wildlife Trusts. The adder has an average lifespan of up to 15 years, while the smooth snake can live for around 20 years. The grass snake has the longest average lifespan of the UK's native species, as it can live for up to 25 years.
New York Post
a day ago
- General
- New York Post
Complimenting your partner could cause more harm than good, expert warns — here are two things you should never say
Compliments can certainly go a long way in making someone feel special and loved. While you might think everyone loves a little flattery, one expert warns that some compliments may have unintended negative impacts on romantic relationships. 3 One expert is warning that some grateful compliments may have unintended negative impacts on your romantic relationships. Adobe Stock Advertisement Psychologist Dr. Mark Travers explained in Psychology Today that sometimes what we say to thank our loved ones for their supportive behavior may be altering it. 'Compliments can be disarming. They make us feel chosen and understood in ways that other words rarely do,' the psychologist explained. 'But sometimes, the praise that feels the most flattering is also the praise that teaches us to edit ourselves.' Advertisement Over time, words intended to flatter someone can actually nudge a person to perform, conform, or shrink themselves to stay liked and continue to receive praise. Consider the compliment: 'How are you always so calm?' If your partner grew up playing the peacekeeper in chaotic situations, this compliment might feel like overdue recognition. Yet, it can also come across as a reward for their silence. 3 Be careful with the compliments you're giving your significant other. Getty Images/iStockphoto Advertisement 'When emotional suppression is praised in adult relationships, it reinforces the message that your worth lies in being agreeable and low-maintenance,' Travers said. This specific type of praise given to your partner could cause them to feel that they must remain calm — even when they're not. They may feel encouraged to keep that mask on, even at the cost of their true feelings. Another example is telling your partner: 'You're the only person I can talk to.' Advertisement This may sound like deep trust, but it could signal emotional dependency rather than intimacy. People actually experience better mental health when they have multiple people they can turn to to process their emotional needs, each filling different roles—venting, calming or cheering. 'This diversity in emotional support leads to greater well-being, because no single relationship is overloaded with the task of holding it all,' Travers explained to the outlet. While these two compliments should stay out of your relationship, there are a few key phrases Amy Morin, a psychotherapist and author of '13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do, advises people to implement into their romantic vocabulary. 'If you and your partner regularly use these phrases, it's a sign that you're already a mentally strong couple,' Morin told CNBC Make It. 'And if you don't yet, you can start implementing them and find that you'll grow stronger both individually and as a unit.' 3 When someone pins all their emotional needs on one person, it can quickly turn from flattery to obligation. kegfire – Saying to your romantic partner, 'I'm going to tell you something that may be upsetting to hear' is one of them. 'Acknowledging your mistakes and being honest about your needs can help you grow stronger together,' Morin said. Advertisement Another is, 'I'm sorry for the part I've played in this.' 'When you take responsibility for your share, you increase the chances that your partner will accept responsibility for theirs, too,' Morin said. 'Then you can both put your energy into developing a solution, rather than getting stuck pointing fingers and arguing about who caused the problem.' Lastly, 'Let's find a solution' is another important sentence to say when your partner is struggling with something. 'While some problems are ultimately in your partner's hands, like an issue they're having with their boss, offering to work together shows that you're invested in helping them make the best decision for themselves,' Morin explained.
North Wales Chronicle
a day ago
- Science
- North Wales Chronicle
What is the world's oldest snake? Jurassic reptile found in UK
There are three snake species native to the UK - the adder, grass snake and smooth snake. But the UK is also thought to be the home of the world's oldest snake, which dates back 167 million years to the Jurassic period. The oldest snake in the world is the Eophis underwoodi, according to BBC Wildlife Magazine. Fossil remains of the snake, primarily jaw fragments, were found in the Forest Marble Formation at Kirtlington Quarry in Oxfordshire. Eophis underwoodi dates back around 167 million years to the Bathonian Age during the Middle Jurassic era. BBC Wildlife Magazine said: "Prior to 2015, the oldest known fossil snakes were ~100 million years old. "The discovery of Eophis extended the known geological range of snakes by more than 60 million years and suggested they may have originated at a similar time to most other major groups of scaly reptiles." The snake is believed to have been alive around the same time as the Megalosaurus - a 6-metre long, meat-eating dinosaur, which also called a similar part of southern England home. BBC Wildlife Magazine added that the Eophis was "far from a giant", only measuring around 25cm. This is a far cry from the Titanoboa, which is the largest snake ever, at around 13m in length (which dates back to around 60 million years ago). The Eophis underwoodi was much smaller than the Titanoboa (pictured), which is the largest snake ever. (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) The BBC experts continued: "Eophis is thought to have lived in swamps, hunting tiny fish, insects, and tadpoles. "It's also believed it had tiny hind limbs, like many other ancient snakes." RECOMMENDED READING: Where to find snakes in the UK including the venomous Adder and rare Smooth Snake The 'adaptable' snake that is the UK's longest and can swim underwater Snake warning issued to UK residents as RSPCA braces for 'influx' of sightings The UK's only venomous snake that is described as 'very shy' but 'dangerous' The three snakes that can currently be found in the UK have a lifespan ranging from 15 to 25 years, according to The Wildlife Trusts. The adder has an average lifespan of up to 15 years, while the smooth snake can live for around 20 years. The grass snake has the longest average lifespan of the UK's native species, as it can live for up to 25 years.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
3 men dump 15-yr-old Odisha girl after gang-rape, then truck driver rapes her
Bhubaneswar: A 15-year-old school girl returning home from a friend's birthday party in south Odisha's Malkangiri was abducted by three men and raped on Sunday evening, police said on Tuesday. Ac (Getty Images/iStockphoto) The traumatised girl was trying to come back home when a truck driver picked her up on Malkangiri-Jeypore highway at Bijaghati and sexually assaulted her. She was eventually rescued by some local people and filed a police complaint. The four suspects, including the truck driver, have been arrested, police said on Tuesday. The girl, a resident of Malkangiri Sadar block, had gone to attend a birthday party of her friend. While she was coming back home late on Sunday, she was abducted by three individuals and taken to a place 10 to 15 kilometres from Malkangiri town. The three allegedly tortured and took turns to rape her. Malkangiri superintendent of police (SP) Vinodh Patil said four persons involved in the crime, including the truck driver, have been arrested. They are Manoj Harijan, Rohit Kumar Hial, Bira Bhartia and driver Sobham Singh. Former chief minister Naveen Patnaik said the rise in sexual assaults against women in the state was horrifying. 'A disturbing wave of crimes against women is gripping Odisha... This surge in sexual assaults reflects a troubling erosion of law enforcement. When the various ranks of the police face interference and political pressure, accountability weakens—and women and girls pay the price first. Adding to this concern, the US government last month issued a Level 2 travel advisory that listed Odisha among six Indian states where American employees must seek special approval to travel beyond capital cities. Without urgent and decisive police action and political will backing it, this problem will only grow. The BJP government must act immediately to restore safety and rebuild women's trust in the system sworn to protect them. BJD will continue to raise its voice for the protection of our mothers and sisters in every forum,' he said in a post on X.
