56 m. ago MUCHO Burrito launches Ghost Pepper Burrito to help Canadians cool down this summer

Science says sweating it out may be the ultimate summer chill Toronto, ON, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Think spicy food and summer heat waves don’t mix? Think again. MUCHO Burrito is turning up the heat with the launch of its limited-time Ghost Pepper Burrito, inviting Canadians to cool down by heating up.   Available […]

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65 m. ago Smartly and EMARKETER Find Tailored Creative Still Rare Across Social and CTV Campaigns

72% of marketers reuse or slightly modify assets across platforms, while just 25% tailor creative for both social and CTV, revealing a major opportunity in cross-channel storytelling. NEW YORK — Smartly, the leading AI-powered advertising technology platform, partnered with EMARKETER to release new research on the evolving role of connected TV (CTV) in today’s multiscreen […]

Culture

70 m. ago ‘Reservoir Dogs’ actor Michael Madsen’s cause of death revealed

'My brother Michael has left the stage,' his sister, Virginia Madsen, wrote. 'He was thunder and velvet. Mischief wrapped in tenderness. A poet disguised as an outlaw.'

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72 m. ago Colliers to announce second quarter results on July 31, 2025

TORONTO, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Colliers International Group Inc. (TSX & NASDAQ: CIGI) (“Colliers” or the “Company”) today announced that results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, will be issued by press release on July 31, 2025, at approximately 7:00am ET. A conference call to review these results will take place […]

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88 m. ago Russia batters Ukraine with more than 700 drones, the largest barrage of the war, officials say

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia fired more than 700 attack and decoy drones at Ukraine overnight, topping previous nightly barrages for the third time in two weeks, part of Moscow’s intensifying aerial and ground assault in the three-year war, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday. Russia has recently sought to overwhelm Ukraine’s air defences by launching major attacks […]

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88 m. ago 3 people targeted in ‘serious assault’ at Calgary Stampede, police say

Calgary police are looking for a group of suspects after three people were targeted in a "serious assault" at the Calgary Stampede Midway Tuesday.

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1 hour ago It's your last chance to check out MOCA Toronto's spring exhibitions

If you haven’t been to the Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto (MOCA) in the last few months, now's the time to experience the art that everyone's been buzzing about. This season features a slate of dynamic and engaging works that include paintings, installations, textiles, and sound. The sad news is that these exhibitions are only around for a limited time, but the good news is that you still have until August 3 to see what the hype is about.Discover new artists The Squared Circle: Ringing is a brand-new commission for the museum In this work, internationally acclaimed artist Jessica Stockholder invites guests to explore the interplay of material, colour, and perspective for an experience that reveals itself the more you look. Take a close look around the space and you’ll see poetry and words in unassuming places to accompany the show.Toronto-based textile artist Justin Ming Yong creates bold, colourful and layered quilts inspired by techniques passed down from...

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1 hour ago 'We've given people hope': Chinatown's Carol Lee knows that if you rebuild it, people will come

Carol Lee, a successful businesswoman and co-founder of the cosmetics company Linacare, has dedicated her life to bringing Chinatown's past to life as she strives to revive the Vancouver neighbourhood's vibrancy and culture

Transport

1 hour ago Vandals just cut down Toronto's most notorious speed camera for 6th time

In a story that is starting to feel a little repetitive, vandals have once again cut down Toronto's most controversial automated speed enforcement camera.The Parkside Drive automated speed enforcement camera was cut down yet again overnight on Tuesday, marking the sixth time the device has been chopped down in the last eight months.Toronto Police had even taken recent steps to prevent further vandalism, including the addition of a surveillance camera this summer in the wake of another downing incident.It seems you can install a speed camera and you can reinstall a speed camera — heck, you can even install a surveillance camera to monitor the speed camera — but in the end, none of these answers have proven to be effective long-term solutions.First installed in 2021 following a fatal five-car collision, the camera is estimated to have raked in over $7.3 million in fines to date through just shy of 68,600 traffic tickets.While championed by vulnerable road us...

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1 hour ago Toronto Italian joint closes permanently for owners to start something else

An Italian restaurant in Toronto has closed down permanently as its whole team moves on to pursue a new project.The city has been wracked with restaurant closures lately, it seems. From 20-year-old Italian mainstay Vivoli to beloved Leslieville sandwich shop Leslieville Pumps, it feels like nothing is immune to the winds of change anymore.One of the latest Toronto restaurants to shutter is the Junction Triangle's Lucia, an Italian joint that kept the community fed with its fill of $25 weekday lunch prix fixe menus and indulgent standalone dishes like mozzarella-stuffed gnocchi and Nutella tiramisu for the better part of six years.Before Lucia, the team was behind the now also-closed Local Kitchen & Wine Bar, which, not unlike its sister restaurant, served a menu created with locally grown produce and ethically sourced ingredients served with a signature Italian flair.As of June 27, though, Lucia has officially gone the way of its forebear, as t...

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2 h. ago Man killed, 4 injured in fiery collision on Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway

Police say a 68-year-old man is dead and four people were taken to hospital after a fiery collision on Toronto's Gardiner Expressway.

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2 h. ago Rampaging Blue Jays extend win streak to 10, one shy of matching club record

The Blue Jays now find themselves on the cusp of making franchise history. Not since the days of Joey Bats, The Bringer of Rain and E5 have the Jays won 11 games in a row, a feat the latest edition of the club can match if victory is achieved Wednesday at Chicago’s Rate Field, home […]

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2 h. ago Envoy says Canada is coming closer to recognizing Palestinian statehood

OTTAWA — The Palestinian ambassador to Canada says she feels Ottawa is on the brink of officially recognizing statehood for her people, as she also takes note of tougher language from Canada on Israel’s actions in Gaza. “Accountability means everything to the Palestinian people. That’s all we are looking for,” said Mona Abuamara, who is […]

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3 h. ago Class 1 Nickel Commences 2025 Exploration Program at the River Valley PGE

TORONTO, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Class 1 Nickel and Technologies Limited (CSE: NICO | OTCQB: NICLF) (“Class 1” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the launch of its 2025 summer exploration program on its 100%-owned River Valley PGE-Cu-Ni Project (the “RV Project” or the “Property”), located about 65 kilometres northeast of the […]

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3 h. ago FirstService to Announce Second Quarter Results on July 24, 2025

TORONTO, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FirstService Corporation (TSX and NASDAQ: FSV) (“FirstService”) announced today that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 by press release on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at approximately 7:30 am ET. The conference call to review these financial results will take place […]

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3 h. ago Search through Texas flood debris continues with more than 160 missing

Public officials are facing intensifying questions about who was in charge of monitoring the weather and warning that floodwaters were barreling toward camps and homes.

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3 h. ago Bell: Pierre Poilievre comes out swinging and he's not going anywhere

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says people are telling him to keep going and not give up as his party moves on from its defeat at the hands of Mark Carney and the Liberals

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3 h. ago Blue Moon Receives Environmental Permits and Awards Mining Contract for Tunnel Extension at NSG in Nordland County, Norway

TORONTO, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blue Moon Metals Inc. (“Blue Moon” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MOON; OTCQB: BMOOF), is pleased to announce the receipt of environmental permits for its planned activities from the Norwegian Environmental Agency and the awarding of a contract to Fauskebygg AS (“Fauskebygg”) for the extension of its Rupsi tunnel […]

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4 h. ago Kensington Adds Leading National Security Investor George Hoyem to its ONE9 Investment Committee

Appointment of In-Q-Tel’s Lead Investor Further Strengthens Kensington’s ONE9 Defence and Security Venture Capital Platform TORONTO — Kensington Capital Partners Limited today announced the appointment of George Hoyem to the Investment Committee of its ONE9 defence and security venture capital platform. This strategic move further strengthens ONE9’s position as the Canadian market leader for investments […]

Society

10 h. ago International food festival for sipping and snacking coming to Toronto this month

There's a food festival coming to Toronto this month featuring some of the city's hottest food and beverage vendors.Back for its second year, which is expected to be even bigger and better than the first, Toronto's premier "sip and snack" festival, Feastie, returns on July 19 for a full day featuring some of the hottest food and drinks the city has to offer.Founded on the goal of highlighting businesses owned by members of marginalized and underrepresented communities, this year's festival is set to feature over 40 different food and drink vendors spanning a swath of international cuisines.From Jamaican Patties to French Toast to locally-crafted wines to homemade Thai iced tea, there's only one thing guaranteed at Feastie: you won't go hungry. To make extra sure of that, there's a variety of food and beverage options on the docket priced at $10 or less, so there’s a feast in store regardless of your budget.Although anything is possible when you believe in y...

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