Hudson’s Bay liquidates final stores amid dwindling buyer hope

April 23, 2025, 5:21 pm

Canada’s oldest retailer appears to be losing its retail magic as court filings confirm the liquidation of its last six stores. With hopes of a buyer dimming faster than holiday sales, Hudson’s Bay must now clear its shelves—truly a relic in a tough market with a touch of corporate irony.

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cp24.com/ / Hudson's Bay to liquidate all six remaining stores that were previously spared - CP24

ledevoir.com / La Baie d’Hudson va liquider tous ses magasins restants

globalnews.ca / Hudson’s Bay will liquidate last 6 remaining stores, court filing says

permalink / 8 stories from 7 sources in 4 hours ago #business #canada #retail #bankruptcy #court +

Toronto police shootout controversy: 16-year-old fatality captured on bodycam

April 23, 2025, 12:21 pm

Disturbing bodycam footage of a fatal shootout between Toronto police and a 16‐year‐old has sparked outrage. Aside from the graphic details emerging from the incident, top local officials have weighed in, prompting a charged debate over police tactics and accountability.

torontosun.com / WARMINGTON: Exclusive video shows Toronto cops had to shoot 16-year-old who was shooting at them

torontosun.com / CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Officer’s bodycam footage shows shooting between police and 16 year old

citynews.ca / Leaked Toronto police bodycam footage shows shootout that led to death of 16-year-old boy

permalink / 4 stories from 3 sources in 9 hours ago #crime #toronto #toronto-gta #police #death +

Harvey Weinstein's Second Rape Retrial Begins Amid Resurgent

April 23, 2025, 6:20 am

MeToo Turbulence

cp24.com/ / Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial opens at a different #MeToo moment - CP24

globalnews.ca / Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial begins with opening statements in New York

torontosun.com / Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial opens at different #MeToo moment

permalink / 6 stories from 6 sources in 15 hours ago #crime #law #celebrities #women #sexual-assault +

Canadian Memorial Masses Honor Late Pope in Toronto and Montreal

April 23, 2025, 6:20 am

In a heartfelt display across Canadian cities, churches held commemorative masses honoring the late Pope. Ceremonies marked by reflective liturgies and a hint of modern theatrical flair underscored the pontiff’s legacy of bridge-building, offering both solemnity and a wry nod to contemporary church dynamics.

citynews.ca / Remembering Pope Francis

citynews.ca / ‘Sad to see him go’: Archbishop of Toronto holds mass in honour of Pope Francis

ledevoir.com / Les fidèles affluent à la basilique Saint-Pierre pour saluer la dépouille du pape

permalink / 5 stories from 4 sources in 15 hours ago #toronto #vatican #religion #local #popefrancis +

Tragic Toronto police shooting of 16-year-old during traffic stop

April 22, 2025, 12:21 pm

A 16‐year‐old Toronto teen died after a chaotic exchange of gunfire during what began as a routine traffic stop in North York. The Special Investigations Unit confirmed his death only after initial misidentification, stirring fresh debates over police tactics and community safety.

cp24.com/ / Body cam footage appears to show moments before 16-year-old was shot by Toronto police - CP24

torontosun.com / WARMINGTON: Officer’s bodycam footage seems to show shootout that left teen dead

torontosun.com / Boy, 16, shot by Toronto Police during traffic stop dies

permalink / 9 stories from 7 sources in 33 hours ago #crime #justice #ontario #canada #toronto +