3 h. ago Toronto food alley that just opened on a buzzy strip last year has closed down

An outdoor food market in Toronto that once boasted a dozen vendors has closed permanently after only a few months.Founded in October 2024, Queen West's Food Alley promised to be a one-of-a-kind addition to the landscape of the buzzing downtown core.Transforming a vacant lot into a culinary bazaar populated by upwards of 14 independent vendors served burgers, pizza, dumplings, ice cream and beyond to scores of hungry shoppers under draping Edison string lights.Toronto alley transforming into a new street food market https://t.co/GbaL8AwG8r— blogTO (@blogTO) September 20, 2024Honestly, it would have been a cool idea had it been able to stick around. Alas, no more than 10 months after opening its gate, the Food Alley suddenly announced via Instagram post that it was closing down permanently, with little explanation."This is a goodbye! Thank you Queen W.," the stylized image reads, adding, "Queen West, you've been a dream," in the c...

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4 h. ago Lorne Gunter: UCP receipt policy a blow to government transparency

On August 18, 2021, Aderoju Alao paid $154.54 — including a tourism levy, the GST and a destination marketing fee — for one night’s stay at the Four Points Hotel in Grande Prairie. At the time, Alao was a ministerial assistant to then-advanced education minister Demetrios Nicolaides and she was accompanying the minister on a […]

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4 h. ago Canada Prefabricated Construction Intelligence Report 2025 | Output to Grow by 5.1% this Year – 100+ KPIs, Market Size & Forecast by End Markets, Precast Products, and Precast Materials 2020

DUBLIN — The “Canada Prefabricated Construction Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Databook – 100+ KPIs, Market Size & Forecast by End Markets, Precast Products, and Precast Materials – Q2 2025 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The prefabricated construction market in Canada is expected to grow by 5.1% on annual basis to […]

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4 h. ago 180 Degree Capital Corp. and Mount Logan Capital Inc. Provide Update on Proposed Business Combination

As of August 14, 2025, in excess of 57% of the outstanding shares of 180 Degree Capital have been voted FOR the proposed Business Combination, and in excess of 50% of the outstanding shares of 180 Degree Capital have been voted FOR all other proposals scheduled to be considered at the August 22, 2025 special shareholder meeting As […]

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5 h. ago Eldorado Gold Announces Appointment of Christian Milau as President

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eldorado Gold Corporation (TSX: ELD) (NYSE: EGO) (“Eldorado” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Christian Milau will be joining the Company as President, effective September 12, 2025. Christian brings over 25 years of experience in finance, capital markets and mining. He has deep expertise […]

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5 h. ago Pivotal Returns to Canadian Skies with Crewed Flights of BlackFly eVTOL

Third-Generation Aircraft Demos at Abbotsford International Airshow PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pivotal, the market leader in light electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft invented and tested in Canada, has returned to Canadian skies for a crewed flight demonstration of its third-generation BlackFly aircraft. This milestone highlights not only significant […]

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6 h. ago Canadian Home Sales Rise for Fourth Straight Month as Buyers Return

Canadian home sales rose for a fourth straight month as growing confidence the economy will weather US tariffs draws more buyers back into the market.

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6 h. ago Orsted’s Worst Week on Record Hints at More Volatility to Come

Since its market debut more than nine years ago, wind power pioneer Orsted A/S has experienced the highs of ranking among Europe’s most valuable energy companies, and this week’s low of giving up all stock gains since going public.

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7 h. ago A Trader’s Guide to the Alaska Talks Between Trump and Putin

Traders are dusting off their geopolitical playbooks ahead of Friday’s meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, looking for any signs as to how the outcome will shape the future direction of markets.

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7 h. ago Algeria Nears Deals With Exxon and Chevron in Shale Gas Push

Algeria is close to finalizing a deal with Exxon Mobil Corp. and Chevron Corp. to tap the North African nation’s vast gas reserves, including shale, for the first time, a senior official said.

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8 h. ago EAACI Launches Global Antibiotic Allergy Awareness Campaign at EAACI Congress 2025

ZURICH, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EAACI has launched its Antibiotic Allergy Awareness Campaign during its 2025 Congress in Glasgow. The initiative begins a global effort to address mislabelling and its link to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). A Global Call to Action Antibiotic allergy mislabelling affects millions worldwide. Inaccurate labels lead to avoidance of first-line […]

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11 h. ago China’s economy lags in July under pressure from tariffs and a weak property market

BANGKOK (AP) — China’s economy showed signs of slowing in July as factory output and retail sales slowed and housing prices dropped further, according to data released Friday. Uncertainty over tariffs on exports to the United States is still looming over the world’s second-largest economy after President Donald Trump extended a pause in sharp hikes […]

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11 h. ago A Toronto home that's been in the same family for over 100 years just hit the market

Toronto's Lawrence Park is famous for its stately multi-million dollar homes, manicured lawns, and more history than your average block in the city.But even among the area's grand old properties, 213 St. Leonards Ave. stands out for quite a unique reason: it's been in the same family for over a century; 102 years, in fact, according to its listing agent."We still have the original blueprints inside," says agent Michael Silverberg.A view into the dining room. He adds that the house is an original Tudor revival, and has "such great charm." "It's got the original facade, original brick around the fireplace and original floors," he tells us.An aerial view of the property. Sitting on a 50-foot-by-150-foot south-facing lot on one of Lawrence Park's most prestigious streets, it's pretty evident from one look that the home oozes heritage. The original front facade. The timeless exterior style that ...

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14 h. ago Hearing on constitutionality of Alberta separation question to proceed: judge

‘A referendum on Alberta independence that could lead to the breakup of Canada is serious business,’ the judge said

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15 h. ago EnWave to Report Third Quarter Financial Results on August 21, 2025 and Host Investor Conference Call

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EnWave Corporation (TSX-V:ENW | FSE:E4U) (“EnWave”, or the “Company”) announced today it will report its financial results for the third quarter ended June 30, 2025 on Thursday, August 21, 2025 after market close. The financial statements and MD&A will be available on SEDAR at www.sedarplus.ca and on […]

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19 h. ago Tech stocks drive S&P/TSX composite lower, U.S. markets flat amid hot macro data

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index finished lower on Thursday, weighed down by losses in the technology sector, while U.S. markets were mostly flat as markets digested U.S. wholesale inflation data. Michael Greenberg, portfolio manager for Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, said much of the market movements came from the recently released macroeconomic data out of […]

Economics

19 h. ago Stock Rally Hits a Wall as US Inflation Picks Up: Markets Wrap

The blistering run in stocks hit a wall as a pick-up in inflation lifted bond yields alongside the dollar, with traders paring bets the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month.

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19 h. ago Profound Medical Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

TORONTO, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Profound Medical Corp. (NASDAQ:PROF; TSX:PRN) (“Profound” or the “Company”), a commercial-stage medical device company that develops and markets customizable, AI-powered, incision-free therapies for the ablation of diseased tissue, today reported unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Unless specified otherwise, all amounts in this […]

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19 h. ago Metro CEO says 20% of grocer’s suppliers raising prices due to tariffs

Canadian grocery giant Metro says a fifth of its suppliers are starting to raising prices as a direct result of tariffs and counter-tariffs, and customers could start paying more.

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20 h. ago BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: TIFF movie controversy over documentary “The Road Between Us”

WATCH as Sun Editor-in-Chief Adrienne Batra and Postmedia political columnists Brian Lilley and Lorrie Goldstein head to the big screen to talk about the controversial movie at Toronto International Film Festival called The Road Between Us that was nixed by TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey. What do YOU think?  Tell us your thoughts in the comment […]

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