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Toronto gets a Nintendo first! Take a look inside Nintendo’s first store-within-a-store in North America, located at EB Games’ flagship at 267 Yonge Street. The dedicated space brings together Nintendo Switch 2 demos, themed displays, photo opportunities and merchandise. Visitors can also explore the My Mario range, including selected products exclusive to this location in Canada. For parents who grew up with Mario, it offers a chance to share familiar characters with a new generation. For younger fans, it is another way to discover Nintendo beyond the screen. Our report explores why Toronto was chosen, how Nintendo connects generations and what this partnership means for the future of game stores. Watch the full video from VNN Canada. Would you visit for the games, the merchandise or a little Mario nostalgia? Tell us below. @ebgamescan @NintendoAmerica
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The funding gives governments and developers a stronger basis for advancing the roads, but the next milestones will determine how much of the region’s promise becomes reality. Construction progress, remaining...
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Wednesday’s announcement will therefore be watched for both the rate decision and the Bank’s explanation of what comes next. Its updated projections will help clarify how policymakers assess inflation persistence...
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Toronto keeps Olivia Chow for a full term. In Oakville, Jeff Knoll ends Rob Burton’s long run as mayor—a sharp reminder that even longtime leadership can change. #Toronto #Oakville
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Two mayoral wins, two communities watching what comes next. The real test begins with the budgets: will campaign promises become concrete decisions? #LocalPolitics #Ontario
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A new chapter for Oakville and Milton: Jeff Knoll won Oakville’s mayoral race, while George Minakakis defeated longtime Milton mayor Gord Krantz in the 2026 elections. #Oakville #Milton
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The GTA’s 2026 mayoral results are in. Now comes the harder part: making life more affordable while tackling taxes, transit, public safety, healthcare, and housing. #Toronto #LocalPolitics
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GTA Election Results 2026: Major Upsets, New Mayors & Who Won Milton’s 46-year mayoral era is over. Mississauga chose Alvin Tedjo, and Oakville voted for new leadership. Meanwhile, Toronto, Brampton, Vaughan and Markham returned their mayors. Here’s your complete breakdown of the 2026 municipal election results across the GTA and surrounding communities. We cover Olivia Chow in Toronto, Patrick Brown in Brampton, Alvin Tedjo in Mississauga, Steven Del Duca in Vaughan, Frank Scarpitti in Markham, Jeff Knoll in Oakville and Marianne Meed Ward in Burlington—along with the challengers, close races and biggest changes. This report covers 29 communities, including Milton, Richmond Hill, Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, Halton Hills, Caledon, Aurora, King, Newmarket, Stouffville, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock. We also look beyond the GTA to Hamilton, Barrie, Bradford West Gwillimbury and Innisfil. What could these results mean for property taxes, housing, traffic, infrastructure and local services? We examine the campaign commitments, turnout and council continuity that will shape the next term—and the decisions residents should watch next. Which city are you watching, and what should your mayor tackle first? Tell us in the comments, subscribe for more local coverage, and read the full breakdown at WeeklyVoice.com.
The region’s residents will encounter the consequences in ordinary places: on a delayed bus, at a flooded intersection, while searching for a home, or when opening a property-tax bill. The 2026 elections have changed who... View article
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The region’s residents will encounter the consequences in ordinary places: on a delayed bus, at a flooded intersection, while searching for a home, or when opening a property-tax bill. The 2026 elections have changed who... View article
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Public consultation on the October proposals remains open until December 6. As implementation approaches, the practical measures of success will include continuity in flood forecasting and permitting, clear financial...
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August’s results suggest that Canadian consumers retained considerable spending capacity, even as their outlook remained guarded. Whether that resilience continues will depend on the interaction between incomes...
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Congratulating Air India and Toronto Pearson on the milestone, the consulate extended its wishes for safe and pleasant journeys to passengers. Its message placed families and friends at the centre of the...
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For Canada, the longer-term question is how effectively this international growth translates into domestic production, skilled employment and supplier opportunities. The announced projects provide concrete measures...
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Doerkson has already secured an unusual place in provincial history: a local publisher and community volunteer who became the leader of a divided opposition and then premier-elect within weeks. The Conservatives have...
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Use the remaining days to place orders that need shipping, confirm clothing sizes and reserve any larger sweets or catering purchases. Keep a separate list for items to collect close to the celebration, such as fresh...
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For those following election night, Mississauga warrants particularly close attention because its uncertainty is supported by actual voter research. Crombie entered the final stretch with an advantage in the cited polls...
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The distinction between technological progress and investment returns remains central. The IMF’s assessment notes that highly profitable established companies helped anchor the AI investment cycle and...
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For Ottawa, the most valuable electoral development would be a stronger coalition of American lawmakers prepared to defend the economic relationship. Such support already crosses party lines: Republican and...
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David Eby’s Snap Election Backfires — Conservatives Win B.C. David Eby called a snap election seeking a stronger mandate. Instead, British Columbians chose a Conservative government, putting Lorne Doerkson on course to become the province’s next premier. What went wrong for Eby—and why did the demand for change become so powerful? VNN Canada Today examines the election result, the campaign gamble and the pressures shaping British Columbia’s political future. Housing affordability, living costs and access to health care put the government’s record under scrutiny. Our editorial analysis explores why a change of government became a compelling choice for voters. Eby retained his own seat but lost government and announced his resignation as NDP leader. The Conservatives now face the challenge of turning promises on housing, economic development and public services into results. Watch our full analysis and share your view: what should B.C.’s new government tackle first? Subscribe to VNN Canada Today for continuing coverage; election figures discussed in this video are preliminary.
Elections BC showed Lorne Doerkson’s Conservatives leading in 64 of the legislature’s 93 seats, the NDP in 27 and the Greens in two. The Conservatives had 48.05 per cent of the counted vote, compared with...
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The broader promise is a more connected and accessible experience across everyday services. Ontario’s next steps—consultation, a digital Photo Card and practical testing—could establish the groundwork for that...
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