Free or not? Condo residents raise concerns over Toronto’s water meter replacement program

Residents who live in a multi-unit Scarborough condo development are raising concerns after being hit with a more than $3,000 bill to replace their Water Transmission Unit, despite a document from the city which states there would be no cost at all.

Chi Ma, who sits on the Board of Directors for the Baumburgh Gate residential complex on McNicoll Road reached out to Speakers Corner.

“I became aware of a bill of around $3,000. When I started looking into it, it

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2 men charged, 3rd suspect wanted in deadly Vaughan double shooting

York Regional Police (YRP) have charged two men and are searching for a third suspect after a brazen double homicide in a Vaughan neighbourhood last month .

The shooting happened on May 13, just before 5:30 p.m., when officers were called to the area of Kaiser Drive and Forest Drive for reports of gunfire. When police arrived, they found two men outside a home suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Both victims were pronounced deceased.

As officers secured the neighbourhood, a second call came in

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Chicago Bears sticking to stadium timeline amid uncertainty with Illinois incentives

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears are sticking with their current timeline for selecting a site for a new stadium amid an uncertain future for a proposal in the Illinois state legislature that would provide incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in the state.

The Illinois Senate passed a bill early Monday morning that would have cleared the way for Arlington Heights and Chicago to create local stadium authorities, creating a pathway for the Bears to avoid paying property taxes on a new stadium in Illinois. But the House adjourned without

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Maple Leafs add Judd Brackett to revamped front office

Brackett, 49, arrives in Toronto after five seasons overseeing the Minnesota Wild's amateur scouting program and more than a decade with the Vancouver Canucks.

Toronto police to reveal record counterfeit soccer jersey seizure

Toronto police will announce the results of what they are calling the largest seizure of counterfeit soccer jerseys in Canadian history at a news conference on Monday afternoon, just as the city prepares to host massive crowds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Deputy Chief Robert Johnson and Superintendent David Ecklund are scheduled to speak at 1 p.m. in the Media Gallery at Toronto Police Headquarters, where they will outline the findings of a fraud investigation into the soccer merchandise market.

Toronto is just days away from hosting its first

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Set up guardrails before dipping toes in sports betting ahead of FIFA games

As you don your favourite soccer player’s jersey and head to the nearest pub with your friends to watch a World Cup match later this month, you might also be tempted to bet money on the prospects of your team.

Sports betting apps bombard us with ads on TV and social media, and make it easier than ever to dive in. And while most people don’t end up addicted to sports betting or gambling, experts say caution is still warranted when delving into the space.

“Treat sports betting and

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Cogeco to take $1.7B non-cash charge related to U.S. telecom business

MONTREAL — Cogeco Communications Inc. and Cogeco Inc. say they expect to take a non-cash impairment charge of about $1.7 billion related to its U.S. telecommunications segment.

The companies say the charge, net of deferred income taxes, reflects the competitive environment in which they operate in the United States.

The exact amount will be finalized and recognized in their financial statements for the third quarter of their 2026 financial year.

Cogeco noted the non-cash charge does not affect its cash

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‘Canada Strong’ shouldn’t mean environmental neglect

Amid a cost-of-living crisis, a war across the Middle East, job uncertainty thanks to AI – do you still have emotional bandwidth to worry about the environment?

It seems like Ottawa doesn’t.

Since Prime Minister Mark Carney took office, he’s made strides towards strengthening our economy by bridging resource gaps with our very own products and assets, while simultaneously disregarding efforts made the previous Liberal government to help meet our 2050 net zero emissions target.

Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Caroline Brouillette

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Hamilton police to release details in homicide investigation of missing man

Marcin Sydor was first reported missing on April 27, after family members said they had not heard from him.

Food Banks Canada says employment insurance doesn’t serve modern workforce

Food Banks Canada says Canada’s employment insurance no longer serves the broader and shifting workforce as more people take up gig work or part-time jobs.

In its latest poverty report card, the organization says the labour market has shifted toward part-time, temporary and contract work, while EI only caters to a shrinking workforce that has stable, full-time work with a single employer.

Food Banks Canada chief executive Kirstin Beardsley says the outdated EI system is one of the greatest threats to Canada’s resiliency as

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