The 25-station Eglinton LRT (Line 5) opened for free rides on Sunday, linking Kennedy station to Mount Dennis across 19 kilometres; officials said service will increase in phases over the next six months.
A Downtown Eastside shelter hosts a free karaoke night each Sunday where a few dozen people gather in a low‑lit space that feels like a nightlife lounge. The event is one of several run by non-profits across the neighbourhood, and demand is reported to be high enough that a different venue holds karaoke each day.
Michael Keaton, honored as Hasty Pudding Theatricals' 2026 Man of the Year, briefly wore the Batman suit during the event. He previously returned to the role in 2023's The Flash and filmed a Batgirl appearance that was later shelved.
Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy grid have caused repeated power outages that are forcing many firms to rely on backup generators and raising operating costs. A Kyiv School of Economics forecast says these strikes are the most acute short-term risk to GDP.
U.S. ice dancer Vadym Kolesnik was reunited in Milan with two relatives from Kharkiv after four years apart thanks to a GoFundMe, and they attended the Winter Games as he prepared to compete.
Exit polls show the Liberal Democratic Party, led by Sanae Takaichi, was on track to win a majority in the lower house after a snap election, and NHK projections suggested the ruling coalition could secure a two‑thirds majority.
The article reports a rapid rise in use of the term "structural racism" in medical literature and a sharp increase in NIH-funded projects mentioning it from 2020–2025; it also states NIH director Jay Bhattacharya is refocusing the agency toward evidence-based biomedical research.
The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened after a two-day closure, allowing a limited number of Palestinians to cross; Palestinian officials and travelers reported delays and allegations of mistreatment.
A Toronto man diagnosed with Parkinson's 12 years ago joined a StrikeBack boxing and strength program in Etobicoke that he says eases physical, cognitive and social symptoms; clinicians and recent Canadian research emphasize starting exercise early and staying consistent.
As winter continues and more people stay in, this cheat sheet highlights five small, simple pleasures that make everyday life at home more enjoyable.
