5 h. ago 'I used to be the kid looking for help': Can Man Dan marks 15 years of holiday food and toy drive

Starting Friday, Johnstone will spend the next three nights camping and greeting people who come to his truck by the southside toy store.

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35 h. ago MEDIA ADVISORY: Long Term Care Workers Hold Information Picket in Sydney on Friday

SYDNEY, NS — Long term care workers represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) will hold an information picket outside the Mayflower Mall in Sydney on Friday. They are gathering to raise awareness for bargaining, which aims to bring a nearly two-year expired contract up to date, and ask for support from the […]

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35 h. ago AMC Entertainment CEO remains in charge of world’s largest theater chain after stroke

WASHINGTON (AP) — AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron suffered a minor stroke last month but is recovering rapidly and will continue to lead the world’s biggest movie theater chain, the company said Thursday. Aron, 71, suffered the stroke while on a business trip in London, where he immediately received emergency medical care, the company said. […]

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8 d. ago Business Cares Food Drive kicks off, with U.S. tariff toll in background

The 26th annual Business Cares Food Drive kicked off Thursday, with organizers hoping to see results similar to last year's record-breaking total.

Economics

2 w. ago Extendicare to Expand its Home Health Care Business by Acquiring CBI Home Health for $570 Million in Cash Consideration

Extendicare also announces $200 million bought deal private placement equity offering Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services or dissemination in the United States. MARKHAM, ONTARIO, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Extendicare Inc. (“Extendicare” or the “Company”) (TSX: EXE) announced today that its wholly-owned home health care subsidiary, ParaMed Inc. (“ParaMed” or the […]

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2 w. ago Barilla Opens Its New Innovation Center to Drive Food Innovation Worldwide

A reimagined space where research, technology, and collaboration meet global expertise to advance the future of Barilla’s pasta, sauces, and bakery products. PARMA, Italy — How can we bring the excellence of Italian culinary tradition into the future? How can we transform everyday products into experiences that surprise the senses, create emotions, and accompany people […]

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3 w. ago Generations Foundation 2025 Holiday Food and Toy Drive kicks off

The goal is to give a new toy to thousands of children in the area who may not otherwise receive a gift this holiday season.

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