4 h. ago Banff opens to paragliding takeoffs and landings following 17

Parks Canada changes rules on non-motorized flight after long campaign by outdoor enthusiasts

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5 h. ago Toronto coffee shop unshaken by Starbucks' plans to move in next door

Starbucks is gearing up to open a new location next door to a long-running Toronto cafe, but the cafe's owner isn't worried about it.When Sharon Nuzati, owner of the Annex's beloved First & Last Coffee Shop, first learned that a new Starbucks location was moving in just doors down from her cafe, she says that she "freaked out," but now, she's singing a different tune.First & Last, Nuzati's charming, low-key cafe has held court in its cozy Dupont Street location for the better part of the past decade, one of what's now approaching a dozen coffee shops in the 1-kilometre stretch of Dupont between Davenport and Bathurst.All of this to say, she's no stranger to a little bit of healthy competition. Still, when she heard the news that the corporate coffee juggernaut would eventually move into a retail space in an under-construction condo building right next door, it sent her into a bit of a tailspin.Cohabitating with o...

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5 h. ago VUONG: Not one more tax dollar to TIFF until they find their moral compass

TIFF can’t seem to get its story straight. Usually, this is a sign that someone is not telling the truth. On Aug. 12, Hollywood news site Deadline broke the news that TIFF uninvited Canadian filmmaker Barry Avrich from screening his documentary, The Road Between Us: The Ultimate Rescue. This heroic story, which was first covered […]

Economics

6 h. ago Quebec language watchdog backtracks on pub sign it deemed too English

The language office had instructed Pub Burgundy Lion to add French language to its sign because "burgundy" is an English word. 

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8 h. ago Quebec’s language police tell Burgundy Lion pub its sign is breaking the law

There's a language storm brewing over the name Burgundy Lion, an English pub in the Little Burgundy neighbourhood of Montreal.

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12 h. ago Surfshark celebrates three years as Heart of Midlothian FC’s official VPN partner

Surfshark, a cybersecurity company building the most beloved security products for everyone, celebrates three years of partnership with Heart of Midlothian FC, known as Hearts, a professional football team based in Edinburgh, Scotland, competing in the Scottish Premiership. “Surfshark is proud to team up with Heart of Midlothian FC for the third consecutive year as […]

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19 h. ago US Firm Achieves Second Thorium Breakthrough at Idaho National Lab’s Reactor

CCTE’s first-of-its-kind, thorium-based fuel continues to surpass burnup records, paving the way for safer and more sustainable nuclear power The glowing blue core of the Advanced Test Reactor at Idaho National Laboratory. CHICAGO, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Clean Core Thorium Energy (CCTE) announces the second major milestone for its patented Advanced Nuclear Energy for […]

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25 h. ago 'Would we be in a safer community?': Edmonton moves forward on affordable and supportive housing amid public debate

"These are private, barrier-free homes, staffed 24 hours a day by trained health care professionals, licensed practical nurses, healthcare aides"

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34 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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44 h. ago Former Toronto Maple Leafs manager opens up about some of the team's past dramas

It turns out that Kyle Dubas still has plenty of things to say about the Toronto Maple Leafs.The former Leafs general manager was a guest on an episode of the Cam and Strick podcast with NHL insider Andy Strickland and former NHLer Cam Janssen released on Tuesday.One of the key talking points of the interview was former Leafs star Mitch Marner, who left the organization in a sign-and-trade deal with the Vegas Golden Knights earlier this summer.Dubas was asked if he thinks that Marner will benefit from a fresh start on a new team."I think that's the easy narrative, perhaps. Awesome person, wonderful player, just started his own family. I hope it works out well for everybody. I hope that it can galvanize the team, and I hope that Mitch plays well in Vegas," Dubas said."I think we'll look back on it [in] a number of years and have a better view of it. But I'll cheer for him and cheer for the rest of those guys [on the Leafs] to f...

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45 h. ago Electric Cars Are the Future. VinFast Wants to Make Owning One Effortless

MARKHAM, Ontario — VinFast’s strategy in Canada centers on giving owners confidence in their purchases, with its two SUV models backed by an industry-leading 10-year warranty. Today’s EVs are safer, smarter and more reliable than ever. Advances in battery technology, onboard software and vehicle design have brought features once exclusive to luxury sedans into the […]

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56 h. ago Squarepoint Hires Metal Traders to Expand in Physical Copper

Investment firm Squarepoint Capital LLP hired traders to source and sell metals from all over the world, the latest sign of the firm’s major push into physical commodity trading.

Economics

56 h. ago A huge butter tart festival is taking over a beautiful Ontario town this month

Baked good lovers are in for a sweet treat this weekend as the Caledon Butter Tart Festival returns this month to the eponymous scenic Ontario town.This annual event is packed with all sorts of delicious desserts from local vendors, with a spotlight on the fan favourite: butter tarts.Festival-goers can expect to see an abundance of the gooey, flaky and oh-so-yummy pastries in every variety (of course), plus a marketplace with some 50 stalls to shop and savour all sorts of snacks, plus other goods and wares.The vendor list is quite robust this year, including beloved local spots like Wiishkobi Homebaked Goods, Gluten Free Girl, Delicious All Day Coffee — perfect to pair with your tarts — and many more.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Gottaluvbuttertarts (@gottaluvbuttertarts)Butter tart festivals always seem to create a huge buzz in Ontario, with n...

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64 h. ago Rakovina Therapeutics and NanoPalm Ltd. Sign Letter of Intent to Form Joint Venture Leveraging AI

KT-3283, a dual PARP-HDAC inhibitor, to serve as first development program in NanoPalm’s strategic expansion into the oncology field VANCOUVER, British Columbia and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rakovina Therapeutics Inc. (“Rakovina” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: RKV) (FSE: 7JO0), a biopharmaceutical company advancing cancer therapies through artificial intelligence (AI)-powered drug discovery […]

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3 d. ago ‘No more TikTok teaching’: Jewish advocacy group calls for Ontario classrooms to be free of identity politics

Antisemitism is a 'flashing warning sign' of the education system's dysfunction. It is not only occurring in classrooms, but being tolerated, says Tamara Gottlieb

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3 d. ago Trump plans crime crackdown in Washington, D.C., may include National Guard

Trump wrote in a social media post that he would hold a White House news conference on Monday to discuss his plans to make the District of Columbia "safer and more beautiful."

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4 d. ago Letters August 10, 2025: ‘Calling in Harper to help was a great idea.’

HARPER’S HELP? A GOOD SIGN Re: Harper says Carney team sought his trade advice, urges looking outside U.S., online, July 28 I understand that our current prime minister asked former prime minister Stephen Harper for his help on trade talks, and it reminded me that Harper had once asked for Mark Carney’s help on financial […]

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5 d. ago Opinion: Pharmacist advocates for easier access to Health Canada

As a pharmacist, I take my individual patients’ health seriously. I’ve dedicated my career to helping people make safer, healthier choices. Lately, I’ve felt the need to speak up, not just as a health-care professional, but as someone who works directly with smokers trying — often desperately — to quit. Last week, Manitoba pharmacists were […]

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5 d. ago Someone got real creative with red paint in this $900,000 Toronto house

As many interior designers will tell you, paint can do remarkable things to transform your home. And it's true, industry experts suggest that a well-executed exterior paint job can increase a home's value by two to five per cent.Additionally, a professional painting job can yield an average return on investment of around 107 per cent, adding between $2,000 to $16,000 or more to the resale value. The view from the front entrance. However, in the case of 6 Seminole Ave. the paint is hurting more than helping sell this Toronto home. The basement has a separate entrance. Last time this house was on the market, it sold within eight days for 12 per cent over asking. One of the bedrooms. On the other hand, it has been on and off the market since 2024 and has dropped its asking price three times from $1 million, down to its current price tag of $899,000.The front of the house. Why the lack of love this time around...

Economics

6 d. ago Suspect dead, police officer injured at Emory University: Cops

ATLANTA — A suspected shooter at the campus of Emory University in Atlanta is dead and one law enforcement officer is injured after police responded to reports of an active shooter Friday, according to police. The incident took place near the entrance to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where the federal agency’s […]

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