4 h. ago Toronto's artificial peninsula set to keep growing for decades

Toronto's man-made peninsula, the Leslie Street Spit, is still growing, and will be for the next few decades to come as dredged material from the city's harbour continues to be deposited along its shoreline.Created in 1959 by the Toronto Harbour Commissioners (THC), now PortsToronto, for "port-related facilities," the Leslie Street Spit's expected use as an outer harbour port never panned out, yet the landform has expanded significantly through millions of cubic metres of concrete, earth fill, and dredged sand, and today supports Tommy Thompson Park.The artificial peninsula extends five kilometres into Lake Ontario and is over 500 hectares in size. The park is home to some of the largest existing natural habitats on the Toronto waterfront, and includes wildflower meadows, cottonwood forests, cobble beaches, and coastal marshes.Aerial view of the Leslie Street Spit in 1975. Photo: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA).It's also become on...

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5 h. ago Review: Alberta Ballet shines with whimsy and charm in updated version of classic Don Quixote

Alberta Ballet artistic director Francesco Ventriglia promised that his 2025 season finale production of Don Quixote would be an “over-the-top rainbow of colours” world premiere, and the company certainly delivered on that for opening night. The Jubilee Auditorium was alive with Spanish dance, fine handmade costumes, bejewelled traditional tutus and waistcoats, and replete with some […]

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11 h. ago Après deux mois de blocus total à Gaza, les opérations humanitaires «au bord de l’effondrement»

Israël bloque l’entrée d’aide depuis le 2 mars. «Des gens se battent pour avoir de l’eau», décrivent des organisations.

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11 h. ago Beyond Oil Expands to Greece with New Distribution Agreement

Agreement with Global Foods Marks Company’s Initial Entry into Greek Market with Plans to Expand Collaboration in the Future VANCOUVER, BC and KIBBUTZ YIFAT, Israel, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beyond Oil Ltd. (CSE: BOIL) (OTCQB: BEOLF) (Frankfurt: UH9) (“Beyond Oil” or the “Company“), a food-tech innovation company dedicated to reducing health risks associated […]

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17 h. ago La Syrie condamne la frappe d’Israël près du palais présidentiel à Damas

L’État hébreu affirme qu’il s’agissait d’un avertissement contre toute atteinte à cette communauté minoritaire.

Society

18 h. ago Avi Benlolo: Israel still shines as the most resilient place on Earth

To the detriment of its enemies, the atrocities of October 7 have only solidified Israel’s national spirit

Culture

29 h. ago Israeli military strikes near Syria’s presidential palace after sectarian attacks

DAMASCUS — Israel’s air force struck near Syria’s presidential palace early Friday, hours after warning Syrian authorities not to march toward villages inhabited by members of a minority sect in southern Syria. The strike came after days of clashes between pro-Syrian government gunmen and fighters who belong to the Druze minority sect near the capital, […]

Events

32 h. ago Indonesian Firms Now More Resilient to Rupiah Weakness, S&P Says

Indonesian companies are currently in better shape than in previous bouts of rupiah weakness, thanks to a more manageable debt load and a tempered rate of currency depreciation, according to S&P Global Ratings.

Economics

35 h. ago Toronto Marathon, other events to run toward this weekend across GTA

It’s the first weekend of May and what better way to celebrate than by heading to the city and enjoying everything it has to offer? The weather might not be completely co-operative, but rain or shine you’re bound to have a good time. Or simply want some good grub? Eating will undoubtedly be on the […]

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35 h. ago Correction: Beyond Oil Receives an Additional C$4.5 Million Through Warrant Exercises; Provides an Update on RBI Supplier Approval & US Team Expansion

Funds to Support Continued Global Expansion as Company Scales Across International Markets VANCOUVER, BC and KIBBUTZ YIFAT, Israel, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beyond Oil Ltd. (CSE: BOIL) (OTCQB: BEOLF) (Frankfurt: UH9) (“Beyond Oil” or the “Company“), a food-tech innovation company dedicated to reducing health risks associated with fried food while lowering operational costs, […]

Economics

36 h. ago Raise a glass to the entertaining possibilities in the Van Dyke

The Van Dyke is a 2,974-square-foot, front-drive single-family model by Homes by Avi available to tour in Sirocco.

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39 h. ago Au moins 29 morts dans des frappes israéliennes à Gaza, selon la Défense civile

Israël bloque toute entrée d’aide humanitaire depuis près de deux mois.

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42 h. ago Northern Trust Pension Universe Data: Canadian Pension Plans Generated Positive Q1 Returns in Turbulent Markets

TORONTO — Canadian pension plans showed strength and resilience amidst a tumultuous backdrop during the first quarter of 2025, with the median pension plan rising 1.5% for the three-month period, according to the Northern Trust Canada Universe. Financial markets were roiled in Q1 by heightened macro uncertainty and elevated levels of volatility, primarily driven by […]

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43 h. ago AMCS Transforms Resource and Recycling Operations with its Performance Sustainability Suite at Waste Expo

Join AMCS experts to learn how measurable sustainability drives business growth, profitability, and operational resilience across resources and recycling, transportation, safety (EHS) and sustainability (ESG). LAS VEGAS — AMCS, the leader in Performance Sustainability, will be a sponsor and exhibitor at Waste Expo 2025 in Las Vegas from May 5-8. At booth #2653, attendees will […]

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55 h. ago Ukraine, U.S. sign critical minerals deal after Trump presses for payback for military aid

The deal is expected to give the U.S. access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals while providing Kyiv a measure of assurance about continued American support against Russia

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57 h. ago Ukraine, U.S. sign economic deal sought by Trump as payback for war support

Trump indicated in February that he wanted access to Ukraine’s rare earth materials as a condition for continued U.S. support in the war.

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58 h. ago Performers aged four to 84 shine at Edmonton Music and Speech Arts Festival

"It's as good as being at the hockey game"

Culture

58 h. ago Performers aged 4 to 84 shine at Edmonton Music and Speech Arts Festival

"It's as good as being at the hockey game"

Culture

63 h. ago New survey finds people holding very negative opinions of Israel are more likely to be antisemitic

One of the findings is that most people who hold a very negative opinion of Israel had the most negative views of Judaism

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67 h. ago Israël intervient dans les violences confessionnelles en Syrie

L’État hébreu dit avoir mené une frappe «d’avertissement» pour enjoindre aux autorités de protéger la communauté druze.

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