10 h. ago Eyes on the Bisons as Blue Jays’ Springer, Manoah, Bieber work their way back

Even with the Blue Jays in the thick of pennant race in mid-August, some of the attention around the American League East leaders these days is being diverted by their triple-A farm team in Buffalo. The Queen City has suddenly become the place to be outside of the Rogers Centre, with several Jays — George […]

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12 h. ago Twins owners opt to halt sale of team, adding investors instead

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins are no longer for sale, executive chair Joe Pohlad announced Wednesday on behalf of his family. After exploring a variety of options since publicizing the sale 10 months ago, the Pohlad family will remain the principal owner of the club and add new investors instead. Carl Pohlad, a banking magnate […]

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12 h. ago Ohio’s gambling oversight agency working with MLB on probe involving Guardians

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The agency that oversees sports gambling in Ohio says it is working with Major League Baseball on the investigation of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, but had no further comment. The Ohio Casino Control Commission said it was notified on June 30 by an Ohio licensed sportsbook of suspicious […]

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14 h. ago Wacky offerings at this year’s CNE sure to pique appetites of curious foodies

Psssssttt!  Do you know where somebody can get a Maki Sushi Corn Dog, a Kreamchi Korean Dumpling, deep fried frozen watermelon — and wash it down with buttered Root Beer? Well, of course, all will be on offer starting this Friday, as the Princes’ Gates swing wide open to usher in the 146th edition of […]

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16 h. ago CIBC Hires Scotiabank’s Mark Mulroney for Global Vice Chair Role

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce hired Bank of Nova Scotia’s Mark Mulroney to be global vice chair in the office of its incoming chief executive officer.

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17 h. ago Birchcliff Energy Ltd. Announces Q2 2025 Results, Strong New Well Performance and Declares Q3 2025 Dividend

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (“Birchcliff” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: BIR) is pleased to announce its Q2 2025 financial and operational results and provide an operational update with respect to its 2025 capital program. Chris Carlsen, Birchcliff’s President and Chief Executive Officer, commented: “Our strong operational and financial performance […]

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17 h. ago GECN Group Names Steven Brink CEO, Signaling a New Era of Global Growth and Innovation

ZURICH, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GECN Group, a leading global advisory firm specializing in executive compensation and corporate governance, has appointed Steven (Steve) Brink as its first Chief Executive Officer. This milestone marks a significant step in the firm’s evolution toward becoming a truly global, independent advisory group serving the world’s most complex […]

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18 h. ago Man killed in London stabbing to be remembered with BBQ fundraiser

Todd Armstrong spent much of his career at Tremblett’s Your Independent Grocer, which announced it will host a barbecue fundraiser in his honour on Friday.  

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18 h. ago Manitoba Indigenous groups agree to work together on major infrastructure projects

The Southern Chiefs' Organization, which represents 32 Anishinaabe and Dakota First Nations in the province, and the Manitoba Métis Federation have signed a five-year agreement.

Politics

19 h. ago Buy Canadian shopping trend starting to lose some steam: Metro CEO

Consumers are still seeking local products, but executives at one of Canada’s biggest grocers say the buy Canadian movement is starting to lose some steam. “It’s decelerating somewhat,” Metro Inc. chief executive Eric La Fleche told analysts during a third-quarter earnings conference call on Wednesday. “Consumers are still buying more Canadian, so we’re seeing more […]

Culture

25 h. ago Gildan Activewear signs deal to buy HanesBrands for US$2.2B in shares and cash

MONTREAL — Gildan Activewear Inc. has signed a deal to buy HanesBrands Inc. for US$2.2 billion in shares and cash. Gildan chief executive Glenn Chamandy called it a historic moment for the company. “The combination with HanesBrands strengthens our positioning with an opportunity to expand the heritage ‘Hanes’ brand presence in activewear across channels, while […]

Economics

35 h. ago Blue Jays get out early against Chicago Cubs in series opener

Brendon Little left the bases loaded following an inning-ending strikeout in the top of the seventh, while Louis Varland began the eighth with a called third strike before retiring the side on a swinging whiff. There were some key moments when the Jays flashed their glove in producing big outs. On Loonie Dogs Night at […]

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36 h. ago Pete Alonso breaks Darryl Strawberry’s Mets franchise home run record

NEW YORK — New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso hit his 253rd career homer on Tuesday night, breaking the franchise record held by Darryl Strawberry for 37 years. The 30-year-old Alonso drove a 95.1-m.p.h. fastball from Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider just over the wall in right-centre for a two-run shot in the third inning. […]

Sport

36 h. ago Police chiefs throw their weight behind Liberals’ border and crime bill

Police chiefs from across the country wrapped their four-day annual summit in Victoria on Tuesday, where they threw full support behind the proposed border bill.

Events

36 h. ago Israel rejects UN allegations its forces have sexually abused detained Palestinians

UNITED NATIONS — The UN chief warned Israel that the United Nations has “credible information” of sexual violence and other violations by Israeli forces against detained Palestinians, which Israel’s UN ambassador dismissed as “baseless accusations.” Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a letter to Ambassador Danny Danon that he is “gravely concerned” about reported violations against […]

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39 h. ago LILLEY: Canada playing small ball in trade talks with the United States

Canada, under Mark Carney, continues to play small ball while the United States under Donald Trump keeps trying to score home runs. If this were a baseball game, we would have pulled the pitcher by now and tried to figure out which other players we could replace. While Canada got hit with more tariffs on […]

Economics

40 h. ago Shapiro declines comment on contract talks but says he wants to remain with Blue Jays

TORONTO — Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro declined to comment on contract extension talks Tuesday but said he wants to remain with the club and that team ownership has been “reciprocal in that desire.” Shapiro, who also serves as chief executive officer, is in the final year of his contract. “When I think about alternatives, […]

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41 h. ago À TVA Sports : un autre duel avec une puissance pour les Jays

Après une série pour le moins éprouvante face aux Dodgers, les Blue Jays sont de retour à l’action contre une autre puissance du baseball majeur.

Sport

43 h. ago Baseball YouTube sensation Marika Lyszczyk remembers her Whalley Chiefs roots

Baseball B.C.'s David Laing says: “Marika has been great. She always has time for the youngest of our athletes and never misses a chance to share her story and her beginnings'

Sport

45 h. ago Modern Health Welcomes New Chief Technology Officer and General Counsel

New Data from Modern Health Reinforces Proven Model and Offers Fresh Insight into Evolving Workforce Needs SAN FRANCISCO — Modern Health, a leading global workplace mental health platform, today announced the appointments of Chen Cheng as Chief Technology Officer and Erin Brown as General Counsel, along with other company momentum, as it accelerates its mission […]

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