2 h. ago Blue Jays ace Max Scherzer’s recent pitching bodes well when baseball’s post

The pitcher known as Mad Max is beginning to show the signs of a staff ace. When the Jays signed the future hall of famer to a one-year deal, they had an inkling what they were getting. But no one could have envisioned this version of Max Scherzer, especially after he left following three innings […]

Sport

2 h. ago Blue Jays ace Max Scherzer’s recent pitching bodes well for post

The pitcher known as Mad Max is beginning to show the signs of a staff ace. When the Jays signed the future hall of famer to a one-year deal, they had an inkling what they were getting. But no one could have envisioned this version of Max Scherzer, especially after he left following three innings […]

Other

3 h. ago Beyond books: The varied, and perhaps unexpected, free offerings at the library

Janelle Powell and her husband went to their local library branch for an electric saw and grabbed a pasta maker while they were at it. The Markham, Ont., couple were contemplating buying the power tool for a one-off home reno project, but didn’t think they would use it again. So to the library they went. […]

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5 h. ago Kellogg says it will remove artificial dyes from cereals by the end of 2027

NEW YORK (AP) — WK Kellogg Co. plans to remove artificial dyes from its breakfast cereals in the next two and a half years, according to the company and the attorney general of Texas. The maker of Froot Loops and Apple Jacks gave the timeline as U.S. food producers face increasing pressure from the U.S. […]

Culture

5 h. ago Blackstone’s purchase of Enverus a wager that data will drive new era in energy, CEO says

US$6 billion-plus deal for Calgary-based energy software firm may be the largest Canadian-linked tech deal in 25 years

Other

6 h. ago Wildfire near Port Alberni now more than 3,400 hectares as smoke blankets region

There are 64 firefighting personnel currently battling the Mount Underwood wildfire, along with five helicopters, structure protection crews and a heavy equipment strike team.

Events

8 h. ago Fact File: No truth to online claims of dramatic drop in potato exports to U.S.

While Canadians wait for news of an improved trade situation with the United States, false reports about quiet deals with other countries have begun to fill the void. Recently, unfounded claims have spread online that Canada has slashed potato exports to the United States in response to tariffs, and struck a $1.6 billion trade deal […]

Economics

8 h. ago La mascotte des Nuggets poursuit le propriétaire de l’équipe

Rocky le lion de montagne a intenté une poursuite envers le propriétaire de l’équipe en raison d’un licenciement illégal.

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10 h. ago Private Credit Funds Are Finding Fewer Deals to Deploy Capital

Private credit executives have long said a deal comeback is right around the corner. That hope for a turnaround was quashed in the second quarter as US tariffs and a prolonged deal drought stymied how much capital a key part of the industry put to work.

Economics

16 h. ago Centrica Joins ECP in £1.5 Billion Deal for Key LNG Terminal

Centrica Plc and Energy Capital Partners agreed to jointly purchase the UK’s Grain LNG terminal from National Grid Plc, in a £1.5 billion ($2 billion) deal that underlines the British utility’s long-term investment strategy.

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25 h. ago NBA approves Celtics sale to private equity mogul Bill Chisholm for record $6.1B

BOSTON — The NBA on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to a group led by private equity mogul Bill Chisholm, a deal that values the franchise at more than $6.1 billion — the largest ever for an American professional sports team. The league said the transaction is expected to close shortly. […]

Economics

27 h. ago NBA approves sale of Boston Celtics to private equity mogul Bill Chisholm for record $6.1 billion

BOSTON (AP) — The NBA on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to a group led by private equity mogul Bill Chisholm, a deal that values the franchise at more than $6.1 billion — the largest ever for an American professional sports team. The league said the transaction is expected to close […]

Economics

28 h. ago Ontario stargazers stunned by mysterious apparition during Perseid meteor shower

Did aliens visit Ontario last night? If you were a stargazer on Tuesday, August 12, you and many other residents may have been wondering as you caught a galactic treat.With the date serving as the peak of the Perseid meteor shower, people across the province and beyond had their eyes on the sky last night. But as Tuesday evening carried on into Wednesday morning, authorities like Ontario Storm Watch were  flooded with reports of a glowing "bowtie" shape in the skies, many of them from the south of the province.And though it wasn't an alien attack, it was something equally as cool.#ONStorm #ONwx 🚨 Alien invasion? 👽 Not quite… but it sure had people wondering tonight!We’ve been getting a ton of reports from across Southern Ontario about a strange glowing “bowtie” shape in the night sky. No, it’s not UFOs, but it is something pretty cool.Initial… pic.twitter.com/1KVRoaRJfG— Instant Weather On...

Society

33 h. ago Were you planning to fly Air Canada? What you need to know about a looming strike

A work stoppage looms for around 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants after their union and the airline issued 72-hour strike and lockout notices, respectively, early Wednesday morning. Air Canada says it will begin cancelling flights that were scheduled to take off Thursday, with increasingly more disruptions by the weekend if a last-minute deal can’t be […]

Transport

34 h. ago US Biofuels Maker Pledges Plants Against Debt Held by BlackRock

Troubled biofuels maker Green Plains Inc. has pledged the bulk of its ethanol plants as collateral to funds managed by BlackRock Inc. in exchange for more time to repay nearly $128 million in debt.

Economics

34 h. ago Hexagon Agility to Supply CNG Fuel Systems for 100 Trucks in Major Mexico Rollout

•Deal is a landmark deployment for Kenworth Mexicana – All trucks to feature the new Cummins X15N engine Salisbury, NC, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hexagon Agility, a global leader in clean fuel solutions, has received an order to deliver compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems for 100 heavy-duty trucks to be operated by […]

Politics

34 h. ago Buffalo Bills running back James Cook ends contract standoff, agrees to four

Bills running back James Cook has ended his contract standoff by signing a four-year deal, Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane said Wednesday. Cook’s deal will pay him $48 million over the four years, two people with knowledge of the agreement confirmed to The Associated Press. The contract includes $30 million in guaranteed money, one of […]

Other

34 h. ago Gildan sizes up its basic apparel offerings with US$2.2B deal to buy HanesBrands

MONTREAL — Gildan Activewear Inc.’s shares are up more than 10 per cent in early trading after it announced it was taking over HanesBrands Inc. for US$2.2 billion. Montreal-based Gildan said the deal is a push for size that can help it grow in a competitive industry. “Today is a historic moment in Gildan’s journey,” […]

Economics

35 h. ago These are the features that homebuyers in Canada say are their biggest dealbreakers

There are many factors Canadian homebuyers need to consider when it comes to making the big purchase.Sometimes, the decision comes down to budget; other times, it comes down to checking off all of the amenities on your wishlist.When it comes to dealbreakers for Canadian homebuyers, a new Leger survey commissioned by RE/MAX Canada found that what's on the outside might matter more than what's on the inside.The survey found that prospective homebuyers are judging listings based on curb appeal and the state of the neighbourhood even before they stop inside the home."While the home is the ultimate goal for buyers, the neighbouring properties and surrounding community often say a lot about what life might be like there for you, as a resident," said Don Kottick, president of RE/MAX Canada."Not all homebuyers are able or willing to see past a rough exterior to find properties with potential, and something like an unkempt streetscape could be their sign...

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35 h. ago Gildan to buy underwear maker Hanesbrands for US$2.2 billion

Gildan is offering Hanesbrands holders roughly US$6 a share

Economics