Asking rents jump 8.6% in December to hit record $2,178 on average: report
A new report says the average asking price in December for a rental unit in Canada was a record $2,178 per month, relatively flat from the previous month but an 8.6 per cent jump year-over-year.
The data released Monday by Rentals.ca and Urbanation, which analyzes monthly listings from the former’s network, showed the average monthly cost of a one-bedroom unit in December was $1,932, up 12.7 per cent from the
How to watch and stream the 75th Emmy Awards, including the red carpet
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Emmys are ready to celebrate a quarter-century of television history — and honor the best in television (in some cases, two seasons ago).
The strike-delayed 75th Emmy Awards are airing Monday night from Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, with Anthony Anderson hosting the ceremony.
The “black-ish” star is a seasoned host and has had more time to prepare than Golden Globes host Jo Koy, a week ago.
While the Globes honor both film and
Preliminary hearing begins for Quebec man charged with killing 3 people with truck
AMQUI, Que. — A preliminary hearing is underway for a Quebec man accused of killing three people with his truck last March.
Steeve Gagnon is charged with three counts of first-degree murder and nine counts of attempted murder in connection with the alleged attack on March 13 in Amqui, Que., about 350 kilometres northeast of Quebec City.
A truck drove into several groups of pedestrians on a main street in the town in what police have described as an intentional act.
Gagnon, now 39,
Sun is out and crews are busy digging out snow-covered stadium for Bills’ playoff game vs. Steelers
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — In the end, Mother Nature was no match for Bills Mafia.
With the remnants of a lake-effect snowstorm moving north on Monday, the Bills’ hearty fanbase took over, helping dig out Highmark Stadium while finding new ways to tailgate before in a weather-delayed AFC wild-card playoff game.
“Nothing was going to stop us,” said Ryan Stang, who organizes a tailgate event for each home game at a bar near the stadium. “
Caring society tells tribunal failing on Jordan’s Principle
OTTAWA — The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society says Canada is systematically failing to respond to Jordan’s Principle requests to fund health and social services for children first and figure out who should be paying later.
That includes delayed response times to requests for information or assistance in filing a claim, and in many cases extended waits to have claims approved while kids who need care have to wait.
The allegations are made in two affidavits sent to the Human Rights Tribunal as part of a non-compliance motion the society launched
Republican caucuses live updates: Why Iowa matters
Former President Donald Trump has won Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis coming in second.
Trump’s victory on Monday night gives him a strong start in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination as the contest moves to New Hampshire. And DeSantis’ runner-up finish over former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley gives him a badly needed dose of momentum.
What to know
Trump in crucial victory at the outset of contest
as voters weigh
Youth-led challenge of Ontario’s climate plan goes before province’s highest court
TORONTO — Seven young people took the next step in their landmark challenge of Ontario’s climate change plan on Monday, arguing before the province’s highest court that the government’s weakened emissions target was a violation of their rights.
A lawyer for the group told the court Monday that the young people, aged 16 to 28, come from different parts of the province and diverse backgrounds.
“But what unites them is they, like young people across this province and country and the planet, have come
Ford government to use taxpayer funds to retrofit 2 Walmart stores to also host ServiceOntario kiosks
Walmart Canada will host two of the soon to be shut down ServiceOntario outlets, and Ontario taxpayers are footing the bill for the retail giant to retrofit its stores, sources tell CityNews.
This is in addition to Staples Canada installing a number of ServiceOntario outlets, something CityNews exclusively reported was a sole-sourced deal that will see the Ford government hand an unknown amount of taxpayer dollars to the US owned Staples for the necessary store retrofit.
CityNews learned last week 11 ServiceOntario locations would be closing across in Toronto, Mississauga,

Trial begins for Quebec man charged with assaulting and murdering student in 2000
MONTREAL — Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a man charged with the sexual assault and murder of a 19-year-old Quebec junior college student nearly 24 years ago.
Marc-André Grenon is charged with the first-degree murder and aggravated sexual assault of Guylaine Potvin, who was found dead in April 2000 in her apartment in Jonquière, some 215 kilometres north of Quebec City.
Grenon was present at the courthouse in Chicoutimi Monday and pleaded not guilty to
Philippine president congratulates Taiwan’s president-elect, strongly opposed by China
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President on Monday congratulated the winner of Taiwan’s presidential election, , saying in a statement shared on social media that he was looking “forward to close collaboration” and “strengthening mutual interests.”
Marcos’s congratulatory message is likely to be frowned upon by China, which claims the self-governing island as its own territory to be taken under Beijing’s control by force if necessary. President-elect Lai has vowed to safeguard the island’s de-facto