39 m. ago Legendary Toronto bistro and brunch spot is shutting down after 40 years in business

Another day, another beloved business closing in Toronto.This time, the wave of closures has hit a long-standing Annex institution, By The Way (BTW), a colourful restaurant that has been serving up Mediterranean plates, breakfast and more near Bloor and Bathurst for decades.BTW's team took to their social media pages to share the news over the weekend, much to the sorrow of faithful customers.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by By The Way T.O. (@bythewayto)"After over 40 years in business, and serving and meeting so many wonderful people, we and our family felt that it was time to start a new chapter," explains the post.Written by owners Amir and Ruth Benedikt, the post goes on to thank the Annex community, staff members, and the many loyal customers for supporting the business throughout the years and making it a community stalwart."It's the people...

Economics

87 m. ago Fake Labubu dolls pose choking hazard for children, U.S. warns

The counterfeit dupes of the popular plush Labubu dolls are sometimes called “Lafufus” – but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has another name for them: choking hazards. The commission issued a warning on Monday for consumers to avoid the counterfeit dolls because they pose “a serious risk of choking and death to young children.” […]

Events

2 h. ago Despite a flurry of meetings on Russia’s war in Ukraine, major obstacles to peace remain

The second Oval Office meeting in six months between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy went off smoothly Monday, in sharp contrast to their disastrous encounter in February. European leaders joined the discussions in a show of transatlantic unity and both they and Zelenskyy repeatedly thanked Trump for his efforts to end […]

Politics

2 h. ago Thank you, Mr. President. Zelenskyy deploys gratitude diplomacy for second visit to Oval Office

LONDON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wasn’t going to risk being accused of being ungrateful this time. With peace talks on the table and a chance to rebound from his disastrous White House scolding six months ago, Zelenskyy made sure to show his gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump during Monday’s meeting in the Oval […]

Other

2 h. ago Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas forms committee to draft constitution for ‘Palestine’

The move comes against the backdrop of France, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia declaring their intentions to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations meeting next month

Politics

3 h. ago MetricStream Recognized as a Leader in Green Quadrant: GRC Software 2025 Report

SAN JOSE, Calif. — MetricStream, the global leader in AI-first governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions, today announced it has been recognized as a Leader in the Green Quadrant: GRC Software 2025 report by independent research firm Verdantix. According to the report, MetricStream delivers comprehensive GRC solutions with AI-enhanced risk visibility and compliance automation. MetricStream […]

Politics

3 h. ago Vancouver appoints Alberta lawyer to look into complaint about change of city manager

In a statement, the office of Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim denied there had been any inappropriate or closed-door meetings related to recent change of city manager, and "any suggestions otherwise are completely baseless."

Other

3 h. ago Canada Construction Industry Report 2025 | Output to Expand by 2.6% This Year, Returning to Growth After Two Years of Contraction – Forecast to 2029 – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN — The “Canada Construction Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts by Sector – Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Market Analysis to 2029 (Q2 2025)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Construction industry in Canada to expand by 2.6% in real terms in 2025, returning to growth after two years of […]

Other

3 h. ago Board Achieves Microsoft Solutions Partner Designation with Azure Certified Software for its Enterprise Planning Platform

BOSTON — Board, a leading Enterprise Planning Platform, today announced it has earned the Microsoft Solutions Partner designation with Certified Software for Azure, recognizing the company’s proven capabilities in delivering enterprise-grade SaaS solutions on Microsoft Azure. This designation recognizes the Board Enterprise Planning Platform for meeting Microsoft’s highest technical standards for financial planning software. It […]

Culture

4 h. ago Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes

Health Canada has approved Ozempic to reduce the risk of further kidney decline among patients with Type 2 diabetes. Between 30 and 50 per cent of people with Type 2 diabetes develop some form of chronic kidney disease. An international clinical trial, called FLOW, showed the risk of kidneys significantly deteriorating or failing was 24 […]

Society

6 h. ago DMZ’s Black Innovation Summit returns for year five with over $300,000 in grants and investments to back Canada’s most promising Black tech founders

Highlighting why Black Means Business, the Summit will showcase how investing in Black founders drives innovation, outperformance and Canada’s economic growth. Toronto, ON, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DMZ, a global startup ecosystem, announced its fifth annual Black Innovation Summit (BIS) taking place on October 30, 2025 in Toronto. This year’s Summit will convene […]

Economics

6 h. ago Adam Zivo: Zelenskyy meeting with Trump a resounding success

U.S. says it will back NATO-style security guarantees for Ukraine

Other

8 h. ago Acuity Knowledge Partners Appoints Emma Crabtree as Chief Revenue Officer

Former IQ-EQ leader will accelerate Acuity’s global growth LONDON & NEW YORK — Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics, staffing and technology solutions to the financial services sector, has appointed Emma Crabtree as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Crabtree has more than 25 years of leadership experience in client engagement and […]

Events

10 h. ago China Refiners Grab Russian Oil as Trump Menaces Flows to India

Oil refiners in China have stepped up purchases of Russia’s flagship crude, seizing an opportunity to take discounted cargoes relinquished by India as Washington ramps up trade tariffs against New Delhi.

Other

12 h. ago Multimedia, Inc. Launches Celebration of Its 35th Anniversary – A Legacy of Global Advertising Excellence

ORLANDO, Fla. — Multimedia, Inc., a global leader in international marketing and advertising services, is proud to announce the kickoff of its 35th Anniversary celebration. The company, founded in Orlando, Florida, on July 9, 1991, is preparing to commemorate 35 years of innovation, growth, and global impact in 2026. Since its founding, Multimedia has evolved […]

Culture

14 h. ago Edmonton Oilers in trade talks for Boston Bruins 1st round winger? Hmm

This in from hockey writer and analyst Dominic Tiano of Dom.Hockey.com, a rumour that the Boston Bruins and Edmonton may be cooking up a deal involving Boston moving former first round draft pick winger Fabian Lysell to the Oilers. Said Court Lalonde of the Bruins Diehards podcast: “When the Boston Bruins used their first round […]

Economics

14 h. ago BOK’s Rhee Flags Trade, Growth Risks Ahead of Policy Meeting

South Korea’s economy rebounded in the second quarter but still faces high levels of uncertainty from US trade talks with major economies, Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang Yong said ahead of next week’s policy decision.

Economics

15 h. ago Swiatek defeats Paolini in straight sets for Cincinnati Open title

CINCINNATI — Third-ranked Iga Swiatek captured the Cincinnati Open title by defeating No. 7 Jasmine Paolini 7-5, 6-4 on Monday night. Swiatek has won all six meetings against the Italian, dropping only one set in those matches. Paolini jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first set but Swiatek roared back to go ahead […]

Other

16 h. ago Oil in Spotlight After Trump’s Ukraine Meeting: Markets Wrap

Oil markets were in focus following President Donald Trump’s meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, as traders weighed the potential implications for regional stability and energy flows.

Other

16 h. ago Asian Stocks Look Subdued Ahead of Jackson Hole: Markets Wrap

Financial markets traded in a tight range, with global equities hovering near record highs, after Donald Trump’s meeting with Ukraine’s president and European leaders concluded on a hopeful note with a call for peace talks with Russia.

Economics