86 m. ago ROBINSON: Canadians with glioblastoma enduring cruel provincial red tape

For the 1,600 Canadians who will receive glioblastoma diagnoses this year alone, Optune could offer hope to some of them to extend their lives

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3 h. ago Purpose Investments’ Canadian Yield Shares Suite Receives OSC Receipt, Set to Launch August 21, 2025

TORONTO, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose” or “Purpose Investments”) is pleased to announce that it has received final prospectus approval for new Canadian Yield Shares ETFs, marking a significant expansion in the evolution of the Yield Shares suite. These ETFs are expected to begin trading on Cboe Canada August 21, […]

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3 h. ago RealTruck Scores Overwhelming Win in First Phase of Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Rough Country

Reinforces RealTruck’s deep commitment to vigorously protect its 1,000+ patent portfolio against infringement ANN ARBOR, Mich. — RealTruck, a global aftermarket product and accessory brand and a digital destination for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts, achieved a significant victory in its lawsuit against Rough Country, LLC, when the U.S. District Court for the Western […]

Transport

5 h. ago Busta Rhymes and Ricky Martin will make history at 2025 MTV VMAs. Here’s who is taking the stage

LOS ANGELES — This year’s MTV Video Music Awards is shaking things up, handing out two new awards to decorated artists in the rap and Latin music genres. Rapper Busta Rhymes will receive the first ever MTV VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award and Ricky Martin will be honoured with the inaugural Latin Icon Award, […]

Culture

5 h. ago Separatism and internal dissent fizzle as Poilievre coasts to victory in rural Alberta

Poilievre still has a long road back to relevance after losing the April election to Carney's Liberals

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6 h. ago This Swedish church is moving 3 miles down the road. It’s relocating before a mine swallows the town

KIRUNA, Sweden — How do you move one of Sweden’s most beloved wooden churches down the road? With a little bit of engineering, a lot of prayer — and some Eurovision for good luck. The Kiruna Church — called Kiruna Kyrka in Swedish — and its belfry are being moved this week along a 5-kilometre […]

Culture

19 h. ago Pierre Poilievre to square off with Mark Carney in Parliament after byelection win in Alberta

Pierre Poilievre said people in the Battle River-Crowfoot community reminded him that 'the road to success is never a straight line'

Politics

20 h. ago Métis Nation British Columbia suspends president pending investigation

Acting president Melanie Allard said the nation's executive committee made the move 'with great dismay' after receiving complaints about Mineault's behaviour.

Economics

24 h. ago The top Ontario restaurants that are worth a road trip from Toronto

The days may be getting shorter in Ontario, but there's still plenty of summer left, and what better way to spend it than on a road trip?Road trip eats in Ontario may, at first, conjure up images of Webers burgers in the back seat or a turkey leg the size of your head at the Big Apple — both of which are also must-tries, in their own right — but the province is also home to an army of exceptional restaurants that deserve to be the destination, rather than just a stop on the way.Whether you're gearing up for a summer vacation (or staycation, if that's more your style) or starting to build your itinerary for the Labour Day long weekend, we asked our readers to tell us which restaurants in Ontario are worth a couple of hours on the highway, and they did not disappoint.50 essential summer day trips from Torontohttps://t.co/ZsZSGQ4nuI— blogTO (@blogTO) June 27, 2025From Michelin-starred fine dining experiences to criminally underrated hidden gems, these...

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29 h. ago How online sports betting risks turning more B.C. teens into gambling addicts

There are 'more pitfalls than protections for youth' and the societal costs of such easy access to gambling, including sports betting, are significant, experts warn

Sport

30 h. ago Modi Says ‘Friend’ Putin Shared Takeaways From Trump Meeting

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he received a phone call from his “friend” President Vladimir Putin, who shared his insights on a recent meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska, in another signal that ties between New Delhi and Moscow remain strong despite backlash from Washington.

Politics

30 h. ago Allegro DVT Showcases a Full Range of TV 3.0 Testing Solutions at SET Expo 2025 to Accelerate the Deployment of DTV+ Compatible Receivers in Brazil

SÃO PAULO — Allegro DVT, a global leader in video compliance tools and testing services, will showcase its StreamWise System Streams and Astralis VQ Analyzer at SET Expo 2025 in São Paulo, demonstrating its commitment to support the deployment of TV 3.0 in Brazil. The new TV 3.0 system, Brazil’s next generation digital TV Broadcast […]

Culture

31 h. ago 180 Degree Capital Corp. and Mount Logan Capital Inc. Announce Revised Terms of Business Combination in Response to Constructive Conversations with Shareholders

180 Degree Capital’s shareholders to receive shares of New Mount Logan based on 110% of Net Asset Value (“NAV”) of 180 Degree Capital at closing, an increase from 100% of NAV New Mount Logan, together with its management, affiliates and related parties, commits to provide an aggregate of US$25 million for shareholder liquidity at or […]

Economics

31 h. ago Theratechnologies Announces Filing of Special Meeting Materials and Receipt of Interim Order in Relation to its Acquisition by CB Biotechnology, an Affiliate of Future Pak

Shareholders stand to receive a significant and attractive cash premium, as the purchase price of US$3.01, with a contingent value right for potential additional aggregate payments of up to US$1.19 per share, represents a compelling premium of 216% to the closing price on the Nasdaq on April 10, 2025, the date prior to the announcement […]

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34 h. ago Summer Reading: A mother and daughter face sinister secrets in Buried Road

Three years after the love of her life disappears on a camping trip, Gus Monet and her 12-year-old daughter return to Prince Edward County when new evidence emerges in the cold case.

Transport

46 h. ago Alberta RCMP investigating homicide of man in Driftpile First Nation

Alberta RCMP are investigating a man’s death they believe is a homicide in Driftpile First Nation. At roughly 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 15, officers in Faust were called to a weapons complaint along Eva Road in Driftpile First Nation, police said in a release. RCMP officers, along with members of the Lakeshore Regional Police Service, […]

Economics

53 h. ago Jockey John Velazquez guides She Feels Pretty to $750K prize at E.P. Taylor

She Feels Pretty was last at Woodbine two years ago, winning the Natalma Stakes. Since then, she has become one of the top turf mares in North America. She returned to Toronto on Saturday and bagged another big prize, the $750,000 E.P. Taylor Stakes. But it was not easy for the four-year-old filly. Ridden by […]

Economics

56 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Brother’s many good deeds get punished by his sisters

DEAR ABBY: I am a 67-year-old man who has two sisters. Recently, I was at my younger sister “Mitzi’s” house, installing some blinds. While there, I received a phone call from my girlfriend. (We have been together nine months, after my wife passed last year.) My girlfriend and I were discussing finances, including the topic […]

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62 h. ago Here's where you can still catch free outdoor movies in the GTA before summer ends

Summer nights are only going to be a thing for a few more weeks, and if you're looking to make the most of them with activities that won't break the bank, a number of public green spaces in and around Toronto are offering free movie nights all month long to close out the season.Here's where you can still catch an outdoor flick, absolutely free:Brampton Garden SquareThis site features two movies a night, one at 6 p.m. and the other at 8 p.m., respectively.August 23 - Wish (2023) & Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)August 30 - The Lorax (2012) & Captain America: Brave New World (2025)Chinguacousy Park Movie-goers can enjoy films under the stars starting at 8:30 p.m. August 22 - Wicked: Part 1 (2024)Mount Pleasant Square Catch some of your favourite movies starting at 8:30 p.m. at this square. August 16 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)August 23 - Captain America: Brave New World (2025) Gore Meadows Community Ce...

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63 h. ago He earned a small town’s trust. He owed $95 million in what authorities say was a Ponzi scheme

HAMILTON, N.Y. (AP) — For decades, Miles “Burt” Marshall was the man you went to see in a stretch of upstate New York if you had some money to invest but wanted to keep it local. Working from an office in the charming village of Hamilton, down the road from Colgate University, Marshall prepared taxes […]

Economics