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• [New] A new study from Oxford, Durham and Toronto universities could unlock a vast, low-emission energy source capable of powering humanity for 170,000 years. ""
• Electra's hydrometallurgical refinery north of Toronto will process black mass produced by Aki, which is anticipated to result in one of the lowest carbon footprint recycling supply chains in the world. Morningstar, Inc.
• The housing affordability crisis will remain one of the most pressing issues in 2025, particularly in urban centers like Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. Canadian Immigrant
• In the Greater Toronto Area, the aggregate price of a home in the fourth quarter of 2025 is forecast to increase 5.0% year over year to $1,225,770. CNW Group
• Food Basics will open a 33,000 square foot store at ROQ City in Downtown Toronto, joining Shoppers Drug Mart in the growing mixed-use development by Tricon Residential. RETAIL INSIDER
• Air Canada flies direct nonstop between Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal and Seoul's Incheon International Airport, where customers will now be able to connect conveniently to KORAIL's KTX high-speed Trains via the AREX Express and Seoul Station. Air Canada
• Flights on the Toronto-Stockholm route will increase to up to four times weekly, while the frequency of flights from Toronto to Madrid will increase to daily. Prince of Travel
• A new study from engineers at the University of Toronto has revealed hidden flaws in some of the devices used in quantum communication systems-flaws that could be used by hackers to listen in without being detected. Knowridge Science Report
• Canada is home to world-renowned institutions like the University of Toronto, McGill University, and UBC, offering affordable tuition for residents and strong post-graduate work opportunities. Savory Partners
• Canadian Air Transat will continue with direct flights between Toronto and Zagreb three times a week from mid-May to early October. Total Croatia
• With dedicated passenger tracks and peak speeds of up to 300 km/h, Alto will significantly reduce travel times - even halve it in some cases - between major cities in the Toronto-Quebec City corridor. CNW Group
• Clean Energy Canada research shows a household in Toronto that switches its gas cars for EVs, swaps out its gas appliances, installs a heat pump, and makes modest energy efficiency upgrades could cut $550 off its monthly bills, even accounting for upfront costs. Canada's National Observer
• Canadian cities have issued new standards, with Vancouver mandating zero-emission buildings in new construction by 2030, and Toronto requiring buildings to attain net-zero gas emissions by 2040. Climate Insider
• The Canadian government has selected the Cadence consortium to develop a high-speed rail network that will connect Toronto and Quebec City, forming Canada's largest ever infrastructure project. Ground Engineering
• Junior resource stocks in Toronto and Vancouver are the cheapest ever relative to gold, presenting an exceptional opportunity for investors. Dollar Collapse
• More than 32,000 rail commuters could be affected in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. CBC
• In big cities like Toronto and Vancouver, the decrease in immigration could help to ease housing demand, perhaps stabilizing or lowering home values. Bungalow Finder
• Major cities like New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal will continue to be prime destinations for affluent buyers seeking trophy properties. ILHM
• Once built, the new high-speed rail network will take passengers from Montreal to Toronto in three hours - about half the time it takes to drive and at double the speed of Via Rail's current trains. CBC
• Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta are major hubs for engineering and technology jobs, with cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary leading in job opportunities. Young Engineers Waterloo
• Challenges and Opportunities in Canada While same-day delivery is becoming more common in densely populated cities like Toronto and Vancouver, it remains a logistical challenge in remote and rural areas. PiVAL
• Research co-led by University of Toronto researchers and Insilico Medicine has demonstrated the potential of quantum computing and artificial intelligence to transform the drug discovery pipeline. Education News Canada
• T-Mobile users can expect reliable service in cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal. TravelPander

Last updated: 26 June 2025