8 h. ago A year after report into boy’s torture, death, B.C. still lagging on reforms: Advocate

A year after releasing a report into the horrific abuse and death of an 11-year-old boy, B.C.'s representative for children and youth says the province must do more.

Society

13 h. ago Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown under police protection after receiving threats

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown is under police protection after threats were made against him and his family, according to Peel Regional Police.

Events

14 h. ago Advocate says progress being made since B.C. child torture death, more work required

B.C. advocate says more needs to be done to support families — including basic income and housing support — and there is still not enough child welfare staff to meet demand

Events

15 h. ago Calgary Transit launches new mobile ticket validation process

Starting July 16, CTrain riders will be required to validate their mobile tickets before entering train platforms. The change will create more consistency with the validation system currently in place on busses, and will help prevent customers from riding without valid fare. “We are changing the definition of valid proof of fare,” said Tess Abanto, […]

Other

17 h. ago New platform connects Toronto businesses with verified content creators

We all know social media can boost a local business, but consistently pumping out high-quality content or connecting with influencers who have genuine reach can be both time and budget-consuming. What's a small business to do? Meet Piggie, a new online platform that allows small businesses to connect with local, verified creators and influencers to create authentic social media content, recently launched Toronto!How Piggie worksIn exchange for producing buzz-worthy and hyperlocal social content (posts and videos) for your business, creators will receive a product, service, or experience.These can include things like free meals and products, or invites to new experiences like a spa treatment or gym class.It's really that easy — no cash required or ads needed.Stay in control of who you collaborate with and what content is produced, while also building trust, attracting local customers, and creating honest visibility. For influencers — gain acc...

Economics

18 h. ago Shannen Doherty’s pals pay heartbreaking tribute to ‘90210’ star one year after her death

Ian Ziering says losing '90210' co-star 'hit me like a freight train'

Events

20 h. ago Man who became world’s oldest marathon runner at Toronto race dies in hit

Fauja Singh, an Indian-born runner nicknamed the Turbaned Torpedo who was believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner, has died after being hit by a car. He was 114.

Events

35 h. ago 'Death by a thousand cuts': Solar industry feels held back by 'discriminatory' rules

Security requirements for renewables projects are to ensure taxpayers don't have to pay for cleaning up wind and solar farms, according to the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas

Events

37 h. ago Rivalry Reports Q1 2025 Results Highlighting Strengthened Unit Economics, Operating Leverage, and Strategic Progress

Operating expenses reduced 58% YoY and net loss narrowed 43% as Rivalry emerges a lean, high-performance engine built for scale, with Q2 setting new records in key user metrics TORONTO, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rivalry Corp. (the “Company” or “Rivalry”) (TSXV: RVLY), an internationally regulated sports betting and media company, today announced financial […]

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37 h. ago SES Receives All Required Regulatory Approvals to Complete Intelsat Acquisition

LUXEMBOURG — SES received the final regulatory approvals for the SES-Intelsat transaction, including the US Federal Communications Commission. On 30 April 2024, SES and Intelsat announced an agreement for SES to acquire Intelsat for a cash consideration of $3.1 billion (€2.8 billion). The transaction was subject to receipt of relevant regulatory clearances and other relevant […]

Other

38 h. ago Starbucks ordering remote ‘people leaders’ back to offices in Seattle, Toronto

Starbucks is requiring some remote workers to return to its headquarters and increasing the number of days that corporate employees are required to work in an office.

Politics

39 h. ago Starbucks takes aim at remote work, says some employees may need to relocate to headquarters

Starbucks is requiring some remote workers to return to its headquarters and increasing the number of days that corporate employees are required to work in an office. In a letter to employees posted on Monday, Starbucks Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol said corporate employees would need to be in the office four days a week […]

Culture

41 h. ago Fate of NFL legend revealed after deadly golf cart ‘accident’

Police say that Denver Broncos hall of famer John Elway will not face charges related to the death of his agent and friend Jeff Sperbeck.

Events

42 h. ago Murder charge laid in death of man found in Hamilton last summer

Police noted a number of people were living in and around the vicinity of the abandoned house

Events

43 h. ago Billionaire Peladeau still wants to take over travel company Transat

(Bloomberg) — Quebec billionaire Pierre Karl Peladeau says he’s not giving up his long pursuit of Transat AT Inc., arguing the travel company’s latest balance-sheet maneuvers still leave it with too much debt. “It’s not over until it’s over,” Peladeau said in an interview with Bloomberg News. “The company will require another restructuring. They cannot […]

Economics

44 h. ago Kihealth Wins Innovation of the Year at ADA 85th Scientific Sessions for Groundbreaking Diabetes Diagnostic

SAINT AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Kihealth, a leader in molecular diagnostics, today announced it has won the Innovation of the Year challenge at the American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Session held in Chicago. Kihealth’s pioneering liquid-biopsy test, which measures the rate of pancreatic beta‑cell death, earned top honors among five finalists for its potential to revolutionize […]

Science

45 h. ago ImmunoPrecise Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Requirement

AUSTIN, Texas — ImmunoPrecise Antibodies Ltd. (NASDAQ: IPA) (“IPA” or the “Company”), a company operating at the convergence of TechBio and biological intelligence, today announced that it has received formal notification from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) confirming that the Company has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), concerning the minimum bid price […]

Economics

45 h. ago 'Jekyll and Hyde' London man gets nine years for online child luring

In real life, his name is Michael McIndoo. But online, the 39-year-old Londoner identified himself as Ryan Frost, a good-looking, friendly 16-year-old boy. McIndoo used the fake persona to trick three minors in London, Oregon, and Australia to send him intimate photos in what Superior Court Justice Spencer Nicholson described as “ongoing, carefully orchestrated, deliberately […]

Technology

62 h. ago At Pamplona’s San Fermin festival, a tiny minority of those who run with bulls are women

PAMPLONA, Spain — Dressed in the traditional bull runner’s garb of a white shirt and red neck-scarf, Yomara Martinez, 30, sprinted in the death-defying morning run or “encierros” taking place this week in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona. Yet despite being in a crowd of thousands, Martinez was among only a handful of women […]

Culture

69 h. ago Police face questions in Quadeville after attack on Ontario child

OPP spokesperson Bill Dickson told reporters that police were compelled to warn the public about a possible animal attack in the early stages of the investigation.

Events