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Amazon to slap a 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers as Iran war drives up fuel prices
4+ hour, 39+ min ago (348+ words) Posted April 2, 2026 8:49 pm. "Elevated costs in fuel and logistics have increased the cost of operating across the industry," Amazon said in the emailed statement. The Seattle-based company said it has absorbed these increases so far but similar to other major…...
Shen Yun shows cancelled in Toronto after 'unfounded' threats
8+ hour, 57+ min ago (302+ words) Posted April 2, 2026 4:32 pm. TORONTO " The presenter of Shen Yun's run in Toronto says the venue hosting the dance troupe's shows has cancelled the performances after receiving bomb threats. The Falun Dafa Association of Toronto says the Four Seasons Centre for…...
Toronto ranks tops for commute times in North America: research
10+ hour, 9+ min ago (461+ words) Posted April 2, 2026 3:19 pm. When it comes to Canadian roads, Toronto is in the top spot when it comes to'the longest average commutes by distance. A new study'from U.K. car insurance expert MoneySuperMarket'reveals Toronto has an average commute distance of'32 km on…...
Actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni are tossed out
8+ hour, 23+ min ago (868+ words) Posted April 2, 2026 5:06 pm. The written ruling by Judge Lewis J. Liman in Manhattan came after Lively sued Baldoni last December, alleging sexual harassment among over a dozen claims against Baldoni and other parties. A trial is scheduled to start on May…...
Man seriously injured after crashing on scooter in Brampton
12+ hour, 32+ min ago (201+ words) Posted April 2, 2026 12:56 pm. A man has been seriously injured after crashing while on a scooter in Brampton. Peel police were called to Vodden Street East and Garfield Crescent for a single vehicle collision involving a scooter around 9:45 a.m. Thursday. A man…...
Potential for Chinese EV production at Stellantis plant raises concerns
14+ hour, 10+ min ago (536+ words) Posted April 2, 2026 11:18 am. TORONTO " The prospect of U.S. automaker Stellantis using its Brampton, Ont., facility as a bare bones assembly plant for Chinese electric vehicles is being panned by Unifor. The union confirmed Thursday that Stellantis is exploring the option of…...
Raptors lament loss to lowly Kings as struggles continue
17+ hour, 5+ min ago (731+ words) By Abdulhamid Ibrahim, The Canadian Press Posted April 2, 2026 8:23 am. The disappointment in RJ Barrett's face was evident. The Mississauga, Ont., native blankly stared at the statsheet, taking his time before getting his thoughts out. When he walked out of the…...
World's oldest tortoise very much alive despite death rumors
17+ hour, 49+ min ago (367+ words) Posted April 2, 2026 7:40 am. Jonathan, believed to be 193, is still kicking " albeit slowly " on the island of St. Helena. News of the tortoise's demise spread rapidly on social media on April Fool's Day. An account on X, falsely claiming to be…...
Dan Levy teams up with Canadian musician Peaches for score on Netflix's 'Big Mistakes"
19+ hour, 29+ min ago (1007+ words) By Craig Macrae, The Canadian Press Posted April 2, 2026 6:00 am. Dan Levy is ready to grab the attention of Netflix audiences with his first original scripted series since "Schitt's Creek" and he's combining his comedy prowess with the avant-garde sounds of…...
Report: Nylander plans to stay with Maple Leafs, barring rebuild
16+ hour, 19+ min ago (441+ words) Posted April 2, 2026 9:09 am. William Nylander'plans to stay with the'Toronto Maple Leafs. The veteran winger told'The Athletic'in an interview published on Thursday'that he was not interested in seeing through a full rebuild. "Then it's a different story. Then you take the…...