Trump Welcomes Mark Carney into His Circle + Departure of Skilled Nurses in Ontario Explained
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💰 Ever wondered if roasted cauliflower is worth a hefty $41? Let's delve into the costs of dining out in Toronto today!
🔥 Mark Carney's meeting with Donald Trump is happening today. Can't wait for the drama? Here's an exclusive insight into Carney's conversation with Tonda MacCharles, straight from the horse's mouth!- Live updates: Carney faces Trump in Washington, D.C.- Ford spills the beans on his top five priorities for Carney.
healthcare crisis? It's not being addressed. Internationally-trained nurses are leaving Ontario in droves, leaving the province in dire need of help. Find out why.- What's a nurse doing at a Toronto insurance firm? Ontario's struggle to integrate foreign-trained nurses into the workforce.- Ontario nurses raise alarm over high patient loads and patient safety risks.
🏘️ Trying to build a fourplex in Etobicoke? Forget about it! One builder learned the hard way why city committees aren't exactly eager to approve multiplexes these days.- The decline of Toronto-area home prices. Time for buyers to celebrate as they gain the upper hand at the negotiation table.
🇨🇦 Other notable mentions:- Don Davies takes up the mantle as interim NDP leader.- Battle for a Poilievre-focused byelection heats up among the longest ballot group.- Hockey Canada players under fire for alleged sexual assaults, testifying before the Parliamentary committee.- Mourning families grapple with making sense of a senseless tragedy in Riverdale.- Matt Elliott argues for increased safety as driverless cars take over the streets.- Energizer, Duracell, and Panasonic slapped with hefty fines for failing to meet Ontario's battery recycling targets.- Recall of prescription pain drugs across Canada due to potentially fatal risks.- Competition Bureau accuses Canada's Wonderland of misleading online pricing.- An exceptional cast brings new life to a Tchaikovsky opera revival by the Canadian Opera Company.- Zendaya, Rihanna, and Colman Domingo celebrated Black style at the 2025 Met Gala.- Blue Jays prospects to watch as the team heads into the 2025 season.- Nylander and Stolarz shine as the Leafs edge the Panthers in an exciting Game 1.- Rosie DiManno's take on the Leafs' victory.
💭 POV:Pierre Poilievre might think relocating to Alberta is a safe move. He's in for a shock when he steps into the Alberta Conservative minefield instead.
🔍 CLOSE UP:Stolarz's injury after being caught in the head by Bennett's forearm. What's next for the Leafs' goalie? Here's the latest on Stolarz's condition.
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- The business of dining out in Toronto reveals that a serving of roasted cauliflower can cost as much as $41, raising concerns about the costs associated with general-news trends.
- Today, Mark Carney's meeting with Donald Trump is highly anticipated, with exclusive insights available from Tonda MacCharles on the conversation between the two.
- In the world of sports, the Leafs have edged the Panthers in an exciting Game 1, with Nylander and Stolarz delivering standout performances.
- Politics have taken a heated turn with the battle for a Poilievre-focused byelection heating up among the longest ballot group.
- Health-and-wellness is a critical concern as internationally-trained nurses are leaving Ontario in droves, potentially exacerbating the healthcare crisis.
- In the entertainment sector, the 2025 Met Gala was celebrated by stars like Zendaya, Rihanna, and Colman Domingo.
- When it comes to science and technology, driverless cars have become a topic of debate, with increased safety concerns being raised by Matt Elliott.
- In Canada, the Competition Bureau has accused Canada's Wonderland of misleading online pricing, while a recall of prescription pain drugs is underway due to potentially fatal risks.
- The world of media has seen Nylander and Stolarz shine for the Leafs, as well as an exceptional cast reviving a Tchaikovsky opera by the Canadian Opera Company.
- If Pierre Poilievre decides to relocate to Alberta, he may face unexpected challenges in the form of the Alberta Conservative minefield, according to a POV from the media.
