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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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      &...

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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...

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

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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 […]

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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...

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Truman has been upbeat about investing in University District for a long time and has completed three successful projects there, each one already sold out

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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 […]

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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...

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LAKE CITY, Colo. — Wildlife officials and several climbers rescued a bull elk by lowering it down a cliff after the animal became entangled in a rope at a popular ice climbing area in southwestern Colorado. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials said a group of ice climbers in Lake City encountered the distressed elk Friday […]

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WASHINGTON — Admirers of President Jimmy Carter from around the country visited Washington on Wednesday to view his casket as he lies in state as part of state funeral rites. The Georgia Democrat and 39th president died Dec. 29 at the age of 100. Carter served as president from 1977-81, winning office as an outsider […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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

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A disabled north Edmonton resident is calling for more thought to be put into residential parking bans, as her options to comply with the rules feel as limited as her mobility is.

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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...

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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...

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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. […]

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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.

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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 […]

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

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– 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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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'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'

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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 […]

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The touring production of Beetlejuice The Musical haunting the Jubilee Auditorium until Sunday is the stage version of an amusement park funhouse ride. It’s exhilarating while it lasts but instantly forgettable. It’s all smoke and mirrors, strobe lights, explosions of sound and lighting effects, dancing skeletons, and even the head of a giant, ghost-eating sandworm. […]

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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

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

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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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‘For most of the people buying these things, it’s a lifestyle purchase,’ realtor says of underground stalls close to the ski resort

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Plans to tear down a midtown Toronto office building and construct a soaring condo tower have been in the works for a decade now, and a new plan filed with the City last month could finally result in big changes just east of the Yonge and Eglinton intersection.Developer State Building Group has long been eyeing its property at 55 Eglinton Avenue East as a redevelopment cash cow. Currently home to an eight-storey office building, the owners have been planning to level the mid-rise property and replace it with a high-rise that would keep in character with the changing face of this artery.The project was first proposed as a 47-storey mixed-use tower back in the closing days of 2014, and almost exactly one decade and several revisions later, it is now inching closer to realization with a planned height of 55 storeys.The City refused that early plan, citing its elimination of employment space in favour of residential. This led to a revisions tabled a few years later that retained of...

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

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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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PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — Ski patrollers at the biggest U.S. ski resort have reached a deal with Utah’s Park City Mountain Resort to end a strike that put a wrench in operations during the busy holiday season and into the new year. A joint statement released by the executive board of the ski patrollers’ […]

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TORONTO, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — High energy and construction costs are hurting families and individuals across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) commends Minister Lecce and the Government of Ontario for the launch of the Home Renovation Savings Program, coming into effect January 28, 2025. This new […]

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The NHL's current Canadian television broadcast rights deal is set to expire at the end of next season and the path forward isn't exactly clear.Rogers Sportsnet has been the sole rights holder for the league in Canada over the past 12 years after inking a historic $5.2 billion deal with the NHL in 2013. Since then, nationally broadcast games have been exclusively produced by Sportsnet.This deviated from the previous Canadian rights deal which splintered the rights between CBC and TSN.There have been a few hints regarding the new deal. Rogers has already teamed up with Amazon and comments from NHL commissioner Gary Bettman signal that exclusivity may take a backseat in future negotiations.We should get clarity on who will broadcast NHL hockey in Canada going forward at some point this year.Will Sportsnet keep the rights?Rogers will reportedly be vying to hold onto the broadcast rights and it has recently engaged in a 60-day exclusive negotiation window with the NHL tha...

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New solutions expand Toshiba’s investments in innovation and highlight continued commitment to retailers and partners RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions launches new retail innovations at booth #3623 in time for NRF 2025, including new self-service solutions and point-of-sale (POS) hardware. Through advanced technology like AI, computer vision, and machine learning, Toshiba’s […]

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TORONTO, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Revive Therapeutics Ltd. (“Revive” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: RVVTF) (CSE: RVV) (FRANKFURT:31R), a specialty life sciences company focused on the research and development of therapeutics for infectious diseases and medical countermeasures, announced today an update on the research study evaluating Bucillamine as a potential treatment for nerve agent […]

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TORONTO, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dundee Precious Metals Inc. (TSX: DPM) (“DPM” or “the Company”) announced preliminary gold and copper production results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024, with both mines achieving annual production guidance. “We ended 2024 on a strong note, with Ada Tepe delivering its highest quarterly […]

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TORONTO — Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump’s threats to use “economic force” against Canada and its industries are sparking worry and disbelief. Speaking at a press conference Tuesday, Trump said he could use economic levers to push Canada toward becoming part of the United States, while also once again raising issues with the trade deficit […]

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If you're a regular Toronto Public Library user, you'll have to start dishing out a few cents for basic services like printing and photocopying soon. Toronto Public Libraries began offering free printing and photocopying services as an interim solution following the Oct. 28, 2023 cyberattack that disrupted its computer system, technology over 100 branches, and shut down its website for months. The library previously revealed that the attack is believed to have exposed the social insurance numbers, addresses, and names of employees dating back to 1998. For months following the attack, users were not able to place a hold on books, use library computers, or access their accounts. "Service restoration, which has been a complex and detailed process involving enterprise-wide analysis and coordination, is nearing completion. Staff have worked tirelessly to restore all services as quickly as possible," a staff report released in February 2024 reads. "The comple...

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The Edmonton Oilers demolished the Boston Bruins 4-0 on Tuesday night, beating them with skill, skill and more skill. The Oilers had 22 Grade A shots to 13 for Boston, with the subset of 5-alarm shots seven to six for Edmonton. Most of Boston’s best shots came in garbage time, but Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner […]

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