4 h. ago Quiet ‘Quinzou’ offers inclusive Acadian Day celebrations for neurodivergent people

'It is a fun celebration but for neurodivergent people like myself it can get overwhelming fast,' Autism Resource Centre project assistant Marie-Pier Leroux said.

Economics

5 h. ago Mandy's Gourmet Salads opens up first Ottawa location in the Glebe

The Montreal-based chain opened its first location in Ottawa, and was greeted with long lineups on its first day.

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5 h. ago S&P/TSX composite edges slightly lower as markets watch Trump

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index edged lower to cap off Friday’s trading session, weighed down by losses in technology stocks, while U.S. markets were mixed amid a high-profile international meeting. “Within the day, I think everyone’s just waiting and watching for Trump … and what’s going to come out of this meeting, so it’s […]

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7 h. ago Rejuvenated Toronto FC set for Djordje Mihailovic’s home debut against Columbus Crew

There’s a feeling of freshness around Toronto FC these days. Amid a flurry of transactions, TFC will return home after more than a month away on Saturday to host the Columbus Crew and the club’s newest designated player, midfielder Djordje Mihailovic, will be front and centre. Asked for his initial impressions on Mihailovic after a […]

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7 h. ago Advance vote for Spruce Woods byelection begins in Brandon Saturday

Election Day is Aug. 26, but the elections office opens in Brandon at 8 a.m. Saturday for advance voting.

Politics

8 h. ago Whole Foods in Toronto having huge closing sale with steep grocery discounts

In case you haven't heard the news, next week will mark the end for two Toronto locations of U.S. grocery chain Whole Foods.The company, known worldwide for its fresh, organic produce and health-focused products, will be permanently closing the doors of its 4771 Yonge St. and 1860 Bayview Ave. stores, the former of which opened in 2014 and the latter, in 2017.Staff were allegedly told of their impending layoffs on the morning of Friday, Aug. 15, soon after which chatter about the developments started up on social media.A representative for Whole Foods has since confirmed the shutdowns to blogTO, saying that the two aforementioned shops will be open until Aug. 22.Given that there's only a week left of their operations, this means that there will also be a closing sale — which is actually set to be pretty massive, we've been told.The blowout events will begin at both locations on Saturday, Aug. 16, when customers will be able to nab products for 50 per...

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8 h. ago Solar Shares Rise as Trump Hit to Tax Credits Softer Than Feared

Clean energy stocks soared after the Trump administration released new guidance on eligibility requirements for tax credits that weren’t as punitive as the industry had feared.

Economics

9 h. ago Grocery giant reveals it's opening a new store in Toronto amid closure of two others

Whole Foods, the health-focused supermarket chain with somewhat of a cult following, has just confirmed the closure of two of its Toronto stores — but, alongside the less-positive news, the company has shared that it will be opening a new outpost in the city to make up for it.Staff at the Leaside and Yonge-Sheppard locations of the American purveyor of organic, good-for-you groceries and pre-made meals found out early on Friday morning that their workplaces were set to close later this month; on August 22, to be exact, a Whole Foods spokesperson confirmed to blogTO after our initial reporting on what were, earlier this morning, just rumours."Like any retail business, we regularly evaluate each of our stores and make decisions to position the company for long-term success," a company representative told us over email around 11 a.m."We are committed to supporting all impacted team members and making any transition as seamless as possible, and l...

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9 h. ago Here are all the celebs coming to Fan Expo Canada 2025 in Toronto

Fan Expo Canada 2025 officially arrives in Toronto next week, meaning comic book, video game, anime, science fiction and fantasy fanatics will have endless opportunities to come face-to-face with some of their favourite celebrities. The annual convention is the largest comics and gaming event in Canada and the third-largest pop culture event in North America, with attendees flying in from all around the world to connect with each other and meet A-list artists, creators and actors. If you're planning on heading down to the four-day convention, you're most likely hoping to catch a photo op with a star, and there will be no shortage of them to meet throughout the event. As always, this year's convention offers meet-and-greets with a star-studded list of actors, including Michael J. Fox (Back to the Future), Ewan McGregor (Star Wars), Hailee Steinfeld (Hawkeye, Sinners), William Shatner (Star Trek) and Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future)...

Sport

9 h. ago Air Canada, flight attendants in final day before strike deadline

More than 10,000 flight attendants are poised to walk off the job around 1 a.m. ET on Saturday, followed by a company-imposed lockout if the two sides can’t reach an eleventh-hour deal. Air Canada warned it is cancelling around 500 flights previously scheduled to take off today in anticipation of the work stoppage, with a […]

Sport

10 h. ago Beloved Toronto business shuts down with special City recognition after over 30 years

A long-standing Toronto institution is set to close its doors after some thirty years, but it isn't going without a little recognition.Owners of Roula & Thomas Hair Salon at 2305 Queen Street East are hanging up their shears more than three decades after opening their doors to the Beaches neighbourhood.A post made to a community Facebook group for the area on Wednesday flagged the closure, citing it as a major loss for locals. It stated that the small business's doors will be locked forever at the end of August."It comes with a heavy heart to share this news, and it feels, for many of us, as if someone has died," reads the post.A post to a Beaches community Facegroup group on Wednesday shared the heartbreaking news of the closure.A truly remarkable run for a small business, the dynamic duo of Greek immigrants Thomas and Roula has long been a community stalwart, always offering a cup of coffee or helpful adv...

Economics

11 h. ago Court to hear from family, community of victim of Winnipeg serial killer

The parents of a First Nations woman who died at the hands of a Winnipeg serial killer are set to give victim impact statements at a special court hearing today.

Events

12 h. ago Air Canada flight attendants union set to answer binding arbitration ask

The union representing Air Canada flight attendants has asked the federal government to have until noon Friday to respond to the airline's request for binding arbitration.

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13 h. ago Rumours swirl that Whole Foods may be closing multiple Toronto grocery stores

Bombshell claims about Whole Foods potentially closing not just one, but multiple Toronto locations have been circulating on social media as of Friday morning from people who say they are current employees impacted by the shutdowns.In a subreddit dedicated to news about the grocery empire, one user posted that the chain is preparing to shutter the store they allegedly work at in just a matter of days."Both Leaside and Yonge and Sheppard locations in Toronto, Canada are closing next week," they wrote shortly after 8 a.m Friday. They continued on to say that they were informed during a team huddle earlier that morning, bemoaning the last-minute layoff process.A post to the r/wholefoods community on Reddit Friday morning broke the news of the alleged closure from someone who says they currently work at one of the Toronto stores set to close in the coming days.The stores in question are said to be the Leaside location near...

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13 h. ago Trump Says Semiconductor Tariffs Coming Soon, Could Reach 300%

President Donald Trump said he would set levies on semiconductors in the coming two weeks, the latest indication he’s readying a substantial expansion of his tariff regime.

Economics

14 h. ago Here are some Toronto laundromats that also serve coffee and snacks

Doing your chores can really work up an appetite, which is why these Toronto laundromats double as restaurants, cafes and ice cream parlours.Perpetually spilling ice cream and coffee on your shirt? Us too, but it doesn't have to be a trip-back-home-to-change level emergency.From swanky, upscale dry cleaners with full-service cafes inside to hole-in-the-wall snack bars hidden behind the facade of a retro coin-operated laundromat, these cafes are bringing you the best of both worlds, all with that novelty spin that the city can't seem to get enough of.Here are four cafes in Toronto that just so happen to double as laundromats::Creeds Coffee BarArguably the innovators of the laundry-cafe concept in Toronto, this dry cleaner and coffee shop comes with a history of more than a century in the making. Jesse MilnsWe'll spare you all the details, but nowadays, all you need to know is that you can drop off a load of dry cleaning at before knocking back an Americano all w...

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15 h. ago Talks on global plastic pollution treaty end with no agreement

Nations were meeting for an 11th day at the United Nations office to try to complete a landmark treaty to end the plastic pollution crisis.

Events

15 h. ago Canada Post and union set to meet, two weeks after workers rejected contract

OTTAWA — Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 postal workers are set to head back to the bargaining table today. It’s been two weeks since members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers rejected the employers’ latest offers in a majority vote. After more than a year and a half of negotiations, the two […]

Society

15 h. ago Canada Post and union meeting delayed until next week due to mediator availability

OTTAWA — A meeting between Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 postal workers has been delayed until next week due to the availability of federal mediators, the company says. The two sides, which were set to meet Friday, will now meet on Aug. 20. It’s been two weeks since members of the Canadian Union […]

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15 h. ago Indonesia Budget 2026: Consumer, Energy Stocks Emerge as Winners

Indonesia’s consumer and mining firms are set to benefit from the country’s 3.79 quadrillion rupiah ($234 billion) spending plan next year as President Prabowo Subianto aims to accelerate growth in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.

Economics