42 minutes ago Explore Winter Wonders: Motel 6 and Studio 6 Locations Offer Easy Access to some of Canada’s Best Seasonal Activities

Toronto, ON, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Winter is here, and it’s time to make the most of Canada’s breathtaking winter festivals and outdoor activities. Motel 6 and Studio 6 offer the ideal accommodations for every type of winter getaway. Whether searching for a short or extended stay at Motel 6 and Studio 6, […]

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2 hours ago Local politicians OK Woodstock's industrial expansion plan: 'Long time coming'

Oxford County politicians have pushed ahead a plan to rezone property in Woodstock's east end for an industrial subdivision.

Politics

3 hours ago British Swim School Founder Rita Goldberg Passes Away, Leaving a Remarkable 40

TORONTO, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — British Swim School, North America’s leading “learn to swim” provider, announces with deep sadness the passing of its founder, Rita Goldberg, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. A trailblazer in water safety and swim lessons, Goldberg’s passion and vision revolutionized how swimming lessons are taught, emphasizing survival-based techniques. Rita […]

Society

75 minutes ago U.S. steel, plastic among items Canada may target with retaliatory tariffs

OTTAWA — Canada is looking to target American steel, ceramics and plastics with retaliatory tariffs in response to an escalating trade dispute with the incoming Trump administration. A senior government official says the list is not final and that Ottawa has made no decisions yet on retaliation. Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump has threatened to […]

Economics

3 hours ago NHL legend shares memories of 'intense' Toronto Maple Leafs fans at local diner

Long before John Tavares, Joe Thornton, or Patrick Marleau became the Canadian superstars signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs, another eventual Hall of Famer decided to take his talents to the Blue and White in free agency.In 2005, Eric Lindros signed a one-year deal with Toronto, with the first overall pick in the 1991 draft and the 1995 Hart Trophy winner returning home for what ended up being his penultimate NHL season.Chatting with Nick Alberga and former Leafs forward Jay Rosehill on Leafs Morning Take this week, the 2016 Hall of Fame inductee opened up about his time in Toronto."They were short," Lindros said about his negotiations to sign with the Leafs. "Just to come back and play in Toronto, I wish I had done it earlier and healthier. I loved playing in Toronto, it was always a dream. You grow up around here, it's all about the blue and white, and I wanted to experience it. I was fortunate enough to have a chance at the end."Lindros ended up putting up 11 goals and 11 assi...

Sport

3 hours ago Los Angeles wildfires: Alberta plans to send water bombers, other resources to California

"Alberta is also actively working with the federal government and the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre to assess California's needs," Smith said.

Events

3 hours ago WNBA’s Toronto Tempo joins forces with Sephora Canada in first sponsor partnership

Toronto Tempo president Teresa Resch believes the WNBA expansion team has found a kindred spirit in Sephora Canada as the basketball franchise’s “founding partner and official beauty partner.” “It really hits home because Sephora’s slogan is ‘We belong to something beautiful.’ And that’s what we’re trying to create. And that’s what I think we are […]

Culture

3 hours ago The News Forum – Broadcast Debut of online interview with Mosab Hassan Yousef (Son of Hamas) and Ysabella Hazan Saturday, January 11, and Sunday, January 12, at 8:00 PM ET

ST. CATHARINES, Ontario, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The News Forum is broadcasting an online interview featuring Mosab Hassan Yousef, (Son of Hamas) and Jewish activist Ysabella Hazan. A planned discussion between Mosab Hassan Yousef, a former Hamas member turned peace advocate, and Ysabella Hazan, a Jewish activist, was abruptly moved online by McGill […]

Technology

2 hours ago LifeLabs’ President and CEO, Charles Brown, named one of the “Top 50 Healthcare Technology CEOs of 2024”

Toronto, Ontario, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — We are pleased to share that LifeLabs’ President and CEO, Charles Brown, has been named one of the “Top 50 Healthcare Technology CEOs of 2024” by The Healthcare Technology Report.   Hundreds of nominations were submitted this year to The Healthcare Technology Report and winners were selected based […]

Science

6 hours ago GAMEDAY: Maple Leafs end trip in Carolina in first meeting with Hurricanes

Toronto Maple Leafs (27-13-2) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (24-15-2) When: Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Lenovo Center TV: TSN Radio: The Fan 590 Odds: Maple Leafs +124, Hurricanes -154 The buzz As the Maple Leafs went about beating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday, the Hurricanes lost by a similar score in Tampa Bay against the Lightning. Carolina has been […]

Transport

3 hours ago Hyyve, the Marketplace Where Homeowners Receive Upfront Payments from Competing Real Estate Agents, Welcomes Howard Drukarsh to Advisory Board

TORONTO, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hyyve, a revolutionary Canadian marketplace that enables homeowners to receive upfront payments for their property listings while connecting them with qualified real estate agents who bid for the right to sell their homes, is proud to announce that Howard Drukarsh has joined its Advisory Board. Howard Drukarsh brings […]

Other

3 hours ago Cority Recognized as a Leader in Independent Analyst Firm’s Green Quadrant EHS Software 2025 Report

Cority continues to be a top-tier provider, demonstrating excellence across all 19 capabilities TORONTO, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cority, the global leader in enterprise Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Sustainability software solutions, has been distinguished as a leader for the sixth time in the latest Green Quadrant for EHS Software report from Independent […]

Politics

23 hours ago Les deux premiers candidats de Projet Montréal s’engagent à améliorer la consultation

Luc Rabouin et Ericka Alneus ont amassé 200 signatures et 7500$ pour leur candidature à la succession de Valérie Plante.

Society

1 hour ago Embattled Eglinton Crosstown LRT's social media accounts have fallen silent for months

Anyone looking for a progress update on Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown LRT in recent weeks has unfortunately been out of luck, as Metrolinx has resigned itself to silence on not just a potential opening date, but seemingly anything to do with the project.The transit agency has stopped sharing information on any of the social media accounts associated with the ill-fated, many-times-delayed line — now in its 14th year of construction — with the most recent posts on the Crosstown's Instagram, X and Facebook accounts dating back to September 2024.That post, shared across platforms, included a video explaining the "right in, right out" traffic rules that will come into play along Eglinton. It was just one of a handful of clips Metrolinx had created to better educate the public about the design and other features of the forthcoming east-west route.    View this post on Instagram      &...

Economics

3 hours ago NOAA says La Nina ocean cooling has finally arrived, but it’s weak and may cause fewer problems

A long-awaited La Nina has finally appeared, but the periodic cooling of Pacific Ocean waters is weak and unlikely to cause as many weather problems as usual, meteorologists said Thursday. La Nina, the flip side of the better-known El Nino, is an irregular rising of unusually cold water in a key part of the central […]

Sport

7 hours ago Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton among celebs who lost homes in L.A. fires

LOS ANGELES — Fires burning in and around Los Angeles have claimed the homes of numerous celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton and led to sweeping disruptions of entertainment events. Three awards ceremonies planned for this weekend have been postponed. Next week’s Oscar nominations have been delayed. And tens of thousands of […]

Events

19 hours ago Incendies en Californie: le pianiste québécois de Christina Aguilera inquiet pour ses voisins et son condo à Burbank

Ric’key Pageot possède un condo dans la ville californienne de Burbank.

Culture

24 hours ago Toronto comedy club with 290 online reviews is just a room in some guy's house

While the old saying claims there are no small parts (just small performers), it failed to mention anything about venues, and one "comedy club" in Toronto — if you can even call it that — is proving that there absolutely are, in fact, small spots.Confession time: I've dipped my toes into the comedy world once or twice in my time, and from open mics to improv shows, one thing — aside from my propensity to absolutely bomb — remains fairly consistent; the creativity required to transform a space into a comedy club.Aside from the professional spots who've refined the comedy-going experience to be as absolutely palatable to mainstream consumers as possible (think Yuk Yuk's, Second City, Absolute Comedy), other comedy venues across the city tend to fly a little more under the radar for those who aren't, as we in the comedy biz say, "on the scene."It can be all too easy, therefore, to fall into some debaucherous pit (more likely a bar basement or weird bac...

Technology

30 hours ago Breast Cancer Canada’s Path for 2025: Prioritizing Early Detection, Timely Access, and Breakthrough Research

National charity sets bold goals to address Canada’s breast cancer care gaps and improve patient outcomes. TORONTO — Breast Cancer Canada is committed to its mission to advance breast cancer research, advocate for equitable care, and alleviate the burdens facing patients and families. With a continued focus on Progress Through Research in 2025, Breast Cancer […]

Science

16 hours ago Reeling Raptors lose their 14th game in the past 15 as host Knicks add to Toronto’s road misery

Way better than the first time Toronto’s preferred starting group finally played as a healthy unit, much more engaged, far more in sync and much more competitive. There were some encouraging signs to emerge from yet another road loss as Toronto began its three-game trip Wednesday night at New York’s Madison Square Garden. A bounce-back […]

Transport

5 hours ago Vancouver seeks to break gridlock on viaduct removals, but where will the money come from?

Dan Fumano: City hall still plans to replace the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts with a street network, but it doesn't know how they will pay for it

Other

7 hours ago Letters, Jan. 9, 2025: ‘Disastrous performance from disastrous leader’

Tough to watch Trudeau’s self-serving, self-pitying and self-aggrandizing resignation speech was the most cringe-worthy spectacle we’ve ever witnessed. And Gov. Gen. Mary Simon agreeing to prorogue Parliament to give the Liberal Party time to exchange one disastrous leader for another is an affront to democracy. When the election finally happens we hope the Liberals never […]

Politics

25 hours ago 549 Patients File Lawsuits Against Columbia University and OB/GYN Robert Hadden Citing Decades

NYC’s ‘Gender Motivated Violence Act’ Statute of Limitations Ends February 28, 2025 NEW YORK — The DiPietro Law Firm filed a new round of lawsuits on behalf of another 80 former patients of Columbia University and its felon OB/GYN Robert A. Hadden in the New York State Supreme Court. Today’s legal action brings the […]

Society

3 hours ago Michael Murphy: Britain’s mass child rape horror and the price of not being called racist

Thanks to Elon Musk, the grooming gangs scandal is finally getting the outrage it deserves

Economics

4 hours ago Iconic Toronto neighbourhood finally closer to protection from major redevelopment

Kensington Market is one of the few corners of downtown Toronto that has managed to evade redevelopment against all odds, its one-way streets still home to the recognizable, varying facades that have housed some of the same small businesses for decades.But, while many may think the pocket spanning Dundas to College Street just west of Spadina is immune to the reaches of gentrification, it doesn't actually have adequate heritage protections to prevent flashy, high-density new condos from popping up and antagonizing to the vibe that has always characterized the neighbourhood.Few things revealed the recent risk to the district more than a 2023 proposal that aimed to refashion a $24 million stretch of Victorian semi-detached homes and businesses along Kensington Ave. into a mid-rise building — something not out of the realm of possibilities per Toronto's Official Plan, which only asks that new development be consiste...

Sport

18 hours ago ’On the front line’: Quebec planes and B.C. helicopters battle L.A. wildfires

MONTREAL — Quebec-based pilots and crews from a British Columbia company are fighting high winds and heavy turbulence as they battle the massive wildfires tearing through the Los Angeles area, and on the ground Canadians with homes in the area are being forced to flee ahead of fast-moving flames. Pascal Duclos, head pilot for the […]

Events

21 hours ago Tetra Tech Announces Planned Dates for First Quarter 2025 Results and Conference Call

PASADENA, Calif. — Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, announced today the planned dates for its first quarter 2025 results and conference call. On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, after market close, Tetra Tech intends to announce its first quarter 2025 results. […]

Culture

29 hours ago Mitch Marner est en train de faire ravaler les paroles à ses critiques

L'attaquant des Maple Leafs de Toronto a été jugé sévèrement pour sa tenue lors du dernier tournoi printanier.

Transport

6 hours ago Deja vu for Sceptres as they lose for sixth time in past seven games, falling to Montreal in Vancouver

Toronto owned the balance of play again but came up short to Victoire after another bad start

Other

14 hours ago Some Canadian students can get an extra $150 a month from the government

A new benefit allows thousands of Canadian students to receive extra cash from the government every month this year.On Wednesday, Minister of Seniors Joanne Thompson announced new benefits available for part-time students whose parents are disabled or deceased and contributed to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP).As of January 1, 2025, eligible part-time students aged 18 to 24 will receive 50 per cent of the amount paid by the CPP to full-time students.This is a monthly flat rate of $150.89 in 2025 for part-time students who qualify for the benefit. Students must show a minimum school attendance threshold to be eligible for the extra cash."The rising costs of living are affecting us all. No child should have to choose between caring for their parents and going to school," said Thompson in a statement. "By regularly evaluating the impact of the CPP on Canadians, we are taking the needs of students seriously and providing them with the tools they need to have a secure future."CPP chil...

Politics

4 hours ago Farming tech is on display at CES as companies showcase their green innovations and initiatives

LAS VEGAS (AP) — When Russell Maichel started growing almonds, walnuts and pistachios in the 1980s, he didn’t own a cellphone. Now, a fully autonomous tractor drives through his expansive orchard, spraying pesticides and fertilizer to protect the trees that have for decades filled him with an immense sense of pride. “The sustainability of doing […]

Economics

10 hours ago Northleaf Completes Investment in CCM Hockey alongside Altor Equity Partners

TORONTO — Northleaf Capital Partners (“Northleaf”), a global private markets investment firm, today announced that funds under its management have completed an investment in CCM Hockey (“CCM” or “the Company”). Northleaf partnered with Altor Equity Partners (“Altor”), a leading European middle-market private equity firm, to acquire the business. Financial terms of the transaction were not […]

Sport

24 hours ago Former Toronto police officer charged with sexual offence dating back to 1980s: SIU

Ontario's police watchdog says a former Toronto police officer has been charged with a sexual offence dating back to the early 1980s. 

Events

22 hours ago World Series of Poker partnership ‘ups the ante’ for Toronto casino resort

World-class poker is coming to Toronto. The Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, which opened in 2023, announced a new partnership Wednesday with GGPoker, dubbed the world’s biggest poker room. The partnership will see GGPoker become the official sponsor of The Poker Room at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, making the resort the only destination in […]

Culture

43 hours ago Man who exploded Cybertruck outside Trump hotel in Vegas used generative AI, cops say

LAS VEGAS — The highly decorated soldier who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative AI including ChatGPT to help plan the attack, Las Vegas police said Tuesday. Nearly a week after 37-year-old Matthew Livelsberger fatally shot himself, officials said according to writings, he didn’t intend to kill anyone […]

Transport

8 hours ago Colby Cosh: We can’t have nice downtowns with so many aggressive vagrants milling about

A decades-old Italian bakery in central Edmonton is the latest victim of rampant drug use and homeless milling about

Other

23 hours ago Cabinet ministers say take Trump threats seriously, but don’t overreact

OTTAWA — Several federal cabinet ministers say Canada should not overreact to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s comments about annexing Canada — but should still take them seriously. Trump has mused about making Canada the 51st state for several weeks. He amped up those comments Tuesday, saying he would make it happen through economic force. He […]

Politics

5 hours ago Seneca Polytechnic receives $660,000 grant from RBC Future Launch to enhance nursing education

TORONTO, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Seneca Polytechnic is thrilled to announce a generous new grant of $660,000 from RBC Future Launch, a part of RBC and RBC Foundation’s 10-year, $500 million commitment to help Canadian youth prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. This generous donation will be directed towards the Seneca Nanji Foundation […]

Economics

14 hours ago Huge tent next to Toronto landmark may finally come down after a decade

A massive tent that has stood south of St. Lawrence Market for almost a decade could finally be removed this year.The large tent at 125 The Esplanade has served as a temporary replacement space hosting the farmer's market that was housed in the former St. Lawrence Market North building at 92 Front Street East, and has remained in place while the site is redeveloped with a modern building.Approaching the ten-year anniversary of the temporary market's opening and a quarter century since plans for the new market were first conceived, construction is finally wrapping up on the new North Market building, a glittering $128 million landmark at the northwest corner of Front and Jarvis.Toronto's stunning new $128 million landmark now just months from openinghttps://t.co/OMgZzOObgr— blogTO (@blogTO) November 20, 2024The five-storey structure — designed by U.K.-based architects Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners working alongside local firm Adamson Associates Architects — will h...

Sport

25 hours ago Two Quebec planes and their crews helping fight devastating L.A. wildfires

A pair of Quebec water bombers and their crews are in California helping fight the massive wildfires tearing through the Los Angeles area.

Events

30 hours ago Matador Technologies Inc. Announces Market Making Partnership with Independent Trading Group

TORONTO, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Matador Technologies Inc. (“Matador” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MATA) announces that it has entered into a Market Making Services Agreement with Independent Trading Group, Inc. (“ITG”), effective January 6, 2025. This partnership is designed to enhance the liquidity and efficiency of trading in Matador’s securities on Canadian exchanges. […]

Culture

9 hours ago Polish Energy Group Orlen Boosts Dividends in 2035 Plan After Lackluster Year

Poland’s largest energy company Orlen SA plans to increase dividends and invest as much as $91 billion in cleaner energy sources over the next decade to win back investors’ confidence after its shares tumbled last year.

Other

25 hours ago Ascendant Announces Leadership Transition: Shemina Jiwani Appointed as CEO

Ascendant Appoints New CEO: Shemina Jiwani to Lead Next Phase of Growth TORONTO, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ascendant, a leading provider of international payment solutions, has announced a change in its senior leadership. Shemina Jiwani has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. In her new role, Shemina will oversee all […]

Politics

8 hours ago Arizona Sonoran Announces C$19.9 Million Strategic Private Placement with Hudbay

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. & TORONTO — Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (TSX:ASCU | OTCQX:ASCUF) (“ASCU” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Hudbay Minerals Inc. (TSX, NYSE: HBM) (“Hudbay”) has agreed to subscribe for 11,852,064 common shares of the Company (“Common Shares”) in a non-brokered private placement (“Private Placement”) at a price of C$1.68 […]

Economics

19 hours ago 12 towers, 5K homes, removal of viaducts pitched in new False Creek development plan

The Northeast False Creek site is currently home to two parking lots that sit between the waterfront and the viaducts.

Sport

28 hours ago Justice Department says it plans to release only part of special counsel’s Trump report for now

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department said Wednesday that it will release special counsel Jack Smith’s findings on Donald Trump’s efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election but will keep under wraps for now the rest of the record focused on the president-elect’s hoarding of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate. The […]

Events

31 hours ago Profound Medical Announces Preliminary Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Revenues

– Fourth quarter revenue growth estimated at 105% to 110% year-over-year – – Company to start reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and filing with the SEC on U.S. domestic forms – – Profound reminds investors that it is scheduled to present at JPM 2025 on January 16th at 11:15 a.m. PT – TORONTO, Jan. […]

Culture

10 hours ago Deachman: Winter warriors — warm thoughts for the people who work outside

Cheers to the school-crossing guards, sanitation workers, canal-flooders, window-washers, cell-tower builders and other winter workers.

Other

26 hours ago Deux premières candidatures officielles à la succession de Valérie Plante

Luc Rabouin et Ericka Alneus ont amassé 200 signatures et 7500$ pour confirmer leur candidature pour Projet Montréal.

Politics

14 hours ago Canada's wealthiest family is from Ontario and has a fortune of almost $100 billion

Canada's wealthiest individuals only seem to be getting richer, according to the latest January 2025 data pulled from Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires list.While big names like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos still round out the top of the list, a few personalities from north of the border are also regulars on this list of the world's most sizeable fortunes.The Thomson family helms the vast Thomson-Reuters media empire, which employs over 25,000 people across the world, has a net worth of $68.6 billion which puts them firmly at the top of the rankings of Canada's wealthiest.Thomson-Reuters' Toronto headquarters. fotografiko eugen / Shutterstock.comThat $68.6 billion in USD converts to an astonishing $98.7 billion Canadian dollars, and places the Thomson family as the wealthiest in Canada, and the 22nd richest person or family anywhere in the world by Forbes' count.And that fortune has only grown in recent years, with the family amassing an additional $14.25 billion in the first three quarter...

Economics

22 hours ago Outdoor hockey is coming to Florida with NHL announcing games in Miami and Tampa next season

Hockey. Outdoors. In Florida. Next season, the NHL is making it happen — twice. The NHL announced Wednesday that the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will play host to the New York Rangers at loanDepot Park in Miami — home of baseball’s Marlins — on Jan. 2, 2026, in the Winter Classic, with the Tampa […]

Sport

41 hours ago Seaplane crashes off Australian tourist island, killing 3 and injuring 3 others

MELBOURNE, Australia — A seaplane crashed during takeoff from an Australian tourist island, killing three people including Swiss and Danish tourists and injuring three others. Only one of the seven people aboard the Cessna 208 Caravan was rescued without injury after the crash Tuesday afternoon on Rottnest Island, police said. The plane owned by Swan […]

Events

31 hours ago Arch Biopartners Announces Ontario Research Ethics Board Approval to Proceed with Phase II Trial for LSALT Peptide Targeting Cardiac Surgery

TORONTO, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Arch Biopartners Inc., (“Arch” or the “Company”) (TSX Venture: ARCH and OTCQB: ACHFF), announced today that the University Health Network Research Ethics Board, through the Clinical Trials Ontario Streamlined Research Ethics Review System, has granted provincial ethics approval for the Phase II trial for LSALT peptide targeting the […]

Culture

17 hours ago Les provinces et Ottawa préparent leur riposte face aux menaces de Trump

Justin Trudeau et les premiers ministres provinciaux se rencontreront à Ottawa le 15 janvier pour finaliser un plan.

Other

27 hours ago Newfoundland and Labrador Opposition calls to halt vote on Quebec energy deal

Politicians are set to vote on the early draft of the deal, which would see Hydro-Québec pay far more than it currently does for electricity from the Churchill Falls plant.

Politics

21 hours ago DiagnaMed Announces Resignation of Director and Grant of Stock Options

TORONTO, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DiagnaMed Holdings Corp. (“DiagnaMed” or the “Company”) (CSE: DMED) (OTCQB: DGNMF) announces that Elyssia Patterson has resigned from the board. The Company also announces that it has granted an aggregate of 1,000,000 stock options (“Options”) to consultants at a price of $0.05 per common share, expiring five years […]

Economics

24 hours ago Matthew Knies’ development, impact with Maple Leafs hitting another level

'Get open around the net and find ways to get pucks in and I’ve just found a way to do that. I just want to keep that going'

Sport

43 hours ago More charges laid against volunteer sponsor accused of sexual assault of newcomers, additional victims come forward

One of the victims alleges he was repeatedly physically assaulted by the accused nearly six decades ago, police said

Events

39 hours ago Leafs survive slow start, eke out win in Philly on Matthew Knies’ third

Here’s a tip: Keep an eye on Matthew Knies. The Maple Leafs winger scored for the fifth time in three games, deflecting a Morgan Rielly shot in the third period for the winner in a 3-2 Toronto victory in Philadelphia against the Flyers. Playing in front of their mentors at the Wells Fargo Center, the […]

Culture

17 hours ago Calgary releases preferred option after study into rail service to airport

Full findings from Calgary Airport Rail Connection Study will be made public later this quarter, and will be shared with the Government of Alberta to support its rail plans.

Other

28 hours ago Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he won’t run for Liberal leadership

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says he will not run for the Liberal party leadership. The New Brunswick MP says in a statement that Canada is at “a critical juncture in its relationship with its most important ally and trading partner, the United States.” As a result, LeBlanc says he will keep his full attention […]

Politics

22 hours ago Doug Ford propose à Trump un plan sur l’énergie pour éviter les tarifs douaniers

Il considère étendre le réseau de l’Ontario pour envoyer plus d’électricité aux États-Unis.

Economics

25 hours ago Two Maple Leafs fans attacked by Flyers fan at Philly game in viral video

A Philadelphia fan was caught on video throwing punches at two men in Auston Matthews jerseys

Sport

41 hours ago More than a 3 hour tour: S.S. Minnow, a piece of TV history, still afloat in Nanaimo

Decades after 'Gilligan's Island' went off the air, one of the four boats used as the S.S. Minnow is still afloat in British Columbia.

Culture

19 hours ago Ontario jewelry store owner fights off thieves with broom: ‘Never seen anything like this’

The owner of a Toronto-area jewelry store fought off a group of masked thieves using a broom in a video that has gone viral. Now, he's speaking out.

Other

42 hours ago Longest Ballot Committee targeting Poilievre, Freeland ridings in next election

'Hitting triple digits would be beautiful,' says group planning to field numerous candidates in Ontario ridings

Politics

24 hours ago Saskatchewan town sees flurry of construction with $30K housing cheque program

An official with a town in southeastern Saskatchewan says its plan to offer $30,000 cheques to anyone building homes in the community is paying off. 

Economics

20 hours ago Experts offer advice for Saskatchewan residents feeling the lows of winter

In the dead of winter many people might find themselves suffering from seasonal depression. Experts say it can happen at any point in the year but is most common in the winter.

Other

26 hours ago Doug Ford pitches Trump on grand energy plan in effort to avoid tariffs

Premier wants to see Ontario's grid expanded to allow more energy to be sent to the U.S.

Economics

29 hours ago Nick Kyrgios’ return to Grand Slam tennis hits an injury setback ahead of the Australian Open

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Nick Kyrgios faces another injury setback in his planned return to Grand Slam tennis at the Australian Open after an abdominal strain forced him to withdraw from an exhibition with Novak Djokovic this week. The 2022 Wimbledon finalist, sidelined with wrist and knee injuries since the 2022 U.S. Open, said in […]

Sport

21 hours ago Almonty Receives Additional Commitments Under a Proposed Equity Placement

TORONTO — Almonty Industries Inc. (“Almonty” or the “Company”) (TSX: AII / ASX: AII / OTCQX: ALMTF / Frankfurt: ALI) is pleased to announce that the Company has received further commitments, thus increasing the total Placement to raise gross proceeds for the equivalent of A$15.45 million via the issuance of 4.53 million Canadian units and […]

Other

28 hours ago Kolter Capital NWH LLC Acquires Additional Units in Northwest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust

TORONTO, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kolter Capital NWH LLC (Kolter Capital), an affiliate of the Kolter Group LLC (Kolter Group) announced today that it has acquired an additional 100,000 units (Units) of Northwest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (the REIT) in the open market through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange […]

Economics

39 hours ago Indoor golf league that Woods, McIlroy envisioned finally has debut match

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — Ludvig Aberg will be the answer to a trivia question: He made the first birdie in TGL history. And with that, the indoor golf competition that Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy had envisioned for years was finally underway. TGL had its debut match Tuesday night, with Rickie Fowler, Matt Fitzpatrick […]

Sport

22 hours ago Mexican president sarcastically trolls Trump over renaming Gulf of Mexico

While world leaders scramble to figure out how far Trump plans to take his broad expansionist agenda, Claudia Sheinbaum is clapping back.

Other

28 hours ago Humi Acquired by Employment Hero to Provide a Comprehensive and Localized Solution for Canadian Businesses

The acquisition unites global and local expertise to transform the employment experience for Canadian businesses and employees TORONTO — Humi, Canada’s trusted employment platform, has been acquired by Employment Hero1, a global leader in employment solutions, in a deal estimated to be worth north of CAD 100M and one of the largest recent deals in […]

Economics

23 hours ago Passenger opens plane’s emergency exit after alleged argument with girlfriend

Fellow passenger said a man wanted to see his partner's phone but 'she wouldn't let him,' after which he ripped the door 'completely off'

Other

30 hours ago JetBlue passenger suddenly opens exit door as flight is taxiing for takeoff at Boston airport

BOSTON (AP) — A person on board a plane at Boston Logan International Airport that was taxiing for takeoff suddenly opened an exit door and was quickly restrained by other passengers, authorities said. The JetBlue passenger was expected to face charges and be arraigned Wednesday, Massachusetts State Police spokesperson Tim McGuirk said in a statement […]

Economics

23 hours ago Opinion: The U of A must include academic staff in its "community of belonging"

On behalf of the 4,000-plus members of the Association of Academic Staff (AASUA) at the University of Alberta (U of A), I would like to respond to President Bill Flanagan’s recent op-ed in the Edmonton Journal in which he announced plans for the U of A to shift away from the framework and language associated […]

Other

30 hours ago Cboe Canada Announces Public Listing of Diagnostic Software Company Light AI

TORONTO — Cboe Canada Inc. (“Cboe Canada”) is excited to welcome healthcare company Light AI Inc. (“Light AI”) as they complete their public offering. The Vancouver-based company produces diagnostic software to detect bacterial and viral infections and is available for trading on the Cboe Canada exchange under the symbol ALGO. Light AI’s patented diagnostic software […]

Economics

23 hours ago Parking garage known for breathtaking Toronto skyline view about to be demolished

A downtown Toronto parking garage known by local photographers and social media influencers for its quintessential vantages of the Toronto skyline is presently undergoing demolition, soon to be no more.As residents were gearing up for the holidays in mid-December, the City was issuing the requisite permits for the teardown of Impark lot 153, which has long housed over 1,200 spaces across multiple floors at 200 Queens Quay West.Close to sights like the CN Tower, Scotiabank Arena, Rogers Centre, Harbourfront Centre, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and more, the lot was a boon for suburban drivers hitting up the city's most popular attractions — and also for the countless people who were aware of the stunning views found on its open top floor.Rising seven storeys above ground, the parkade's uppermost level was somewhat of a hidden gem for photo and video ops, with residents of adjacent condo buildings able to spot groups using it as such and t...

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40 hours ago «Enlèvement» du gendre de l’opposant Gonzalez Urrutia, deux jours avant l’investiture de Maduro

Le président vénézuélien a lui «activé» mardi soir un plan militaro-policier national.

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24 hours ago Are we about to find out how much the Blue Jays believe in Vladdy Guerrero Jr.?

Not reaching an agreement before Thursday's deadline would open up the likelihood of sending the two parties to arbitration for a second consecutive year

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25 hours ago Two men sought after getting involved in fight that led to stabbing: Toronto cops

The victim was stabbed during a fight last week but his injury was not life-threatening

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25 hours ago Jonas Brothers surprise staff at Toronto restaurant by stopping by for a meal

The staff at a Toronto restaurant were Burnin' Up this week when they had a surprise visit from the Jonas Brothers.They might be self-described Suckers, but their taste in Toronto restaurants just goes to show they're anything but.If you want to go star-hunting in Toronto at any time of year, Yorkville is about as good a chance as any (save for maybe Pai) to see your favourite celebs, and Joe, Kevin and Nick themselves have proven that hypothesis correct, as they swung by Michelin-recommended Adrak Yorkville on Jan. 7 to tuck into a meal of downright delectable Indian fare.With no Toronto concerts on the docket for the foreseeable future and no particularly strong ties to the city (though, I would be remiss not to mention, much of Camp Rock was filmed at Ontario camps Kilcoo and Wanakita), the visit was all the more of a surprise for staff at the restaurant.A representative for co-founder Ambica Jain tells blogTO that the surprise was the "best way...

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27 hours ago ‘Our country is not for sale,’ Ford says as he pitches energy plan with U.S.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has outlined his proposed plan dubbed "Fortress Am-Can," calling it a "renewed strategic alliance between Canada and America."

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