In 2004, Toronto began using cold water from 83 metres beneath Lake Ontario to cool downtown buildings; today the system serves 200 buildings across 40 million sq ft
Representative Image (AI-generated) Deep beneath the surface of Lake Ontario, a layer of naturally cold water has become an unlikely part of Toronto’s urban infrastructure. Instead of relying entirely on conventional air-conditioning systems to cool its…
Toronto gets its own ‘Moo Deng’; pygmy hippo calf born to 20-year-old mother, took first steps within minutes of birth
Toronto gets its pygmy hippo calf on Sunday, born to 20-year-old mother Kindia. Toronto got its own Moo Deng as the Toronto Zoo has announced the birth of a female pygmy hippo calf to 20-year-old Kindia. The birth took place on Sunday morning and the…
The expatriate dilemma: When geopolitical conflict brings migrant workers into the office
In Toronto, Rothstein no longer has sleepless nights. When his phone rang at two in the morning, he woke up before the sound ended. It might have been his parents calling from Tehran, but phone contact was unreliable, sporadic and sometimes dropped. He…
What happened at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto? Authorities investigate ‘absolutely unacceptable’ shooting
Canadian police investigating shooting near U.S. consulate toronto There were reports that shots were fired into the building early Tuesday. According to the Toronto Police Service, officers arrived at the scene just before 05:30 local time (09:30 GMT)…
Drake and Kai Senat feud: Streamer demands rapper ‘drop album’ after Vivett joke
Kai Cenat set the internet abuzz after he joked that he was the “Vivet designer” for Cenat’s new fashion line, then told Drake to “drop the album.” The fun exchange quickly turned into new pressure for fans awaiting…
Schools open, GTA buses canceled during Ontario winter storm: Weather forecast and other details families need to know
GTA school bus cancellations: Winter storm disrupts travel in Toronto, Hamilton areas a strong winter storm Freezing weather sweeping across southern Ontario on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 resulted in widespread school bus cancellations in the Greater…