4 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...

Society

12 h. ago VERSES AI Inc. Announces Proposed Public Offering of Securities

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VERSES AI Inc. (CBOE: VERS) (OTCQB: VRSSD) (“VERSES” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it intends to offer and sell securities in an agency public offering to be undertaken on a reasonable best-efforts basis (the “Offering”). The Offering is expected to be priced in […]

Events

12 h. ago FINLAYSON: Carney government should recognize that private sector drives Canada’s economy

At the halfway point of what’s shaping up to be a turbulent 2025, how is Canada’s economy faring?     By any measure, the past six months have been a bumpy ride. The Canadian economy lost momentum over much of last year, with economic growth cooling, job creation slowing and the unemployment rate creeping higher. Then, as […]

Politics

12 h. ago First West Credit Union releases inaugural Impact Report demonstrating community leadership and social impact

LANGLEY, B.C., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First West Credit Union has released its first-ever Impact Report, showcasing how the member-owned cooperative is balancing financial performance with meaningful social, environmental and community impact across British Columbia.   The 2024 Impact Report spans five key areas—community impact, workforce development, business operations, impact strategy, and climate action—highlighting initiatives […]

Politics

13 h. ago Credit Fund’s Collapse Leads to $1 Billion Lawsuit Against EY

Bridging Finance Inc.’s receiver is suing Ernst & Young LLP for C$1.4 billion ($1 billion), alleging the auditor failed to detect fraud and misstatements that contributed to the Toronto private lender’s collapse.

Economics

14 h. ago Trump Says He’ll Set 50% Copper Tariff, Wait Year on Drug Levies

President Donald Trump said he planned to implement a 50% duty on copper imports as part of a set of looming sectoral tariffs, while also indicating he could offer pharmaceutical manufacturers at least a year before applying a crippling 200% tariff on their foreign-made products.

Economics

15 h. ago Rents in Canada fall for 9th straight month, still above 2022 levels

The average asking rent for all residential properties in Canada fell by 2.7 per cent in June, compared with this time last year, to $2,125 a month.

Other

16 h. ago Coast guard swimmer saves 169 lives in Texas floods on first

Scott Ruskan finished his training with the coast guard just six months ago; the Texas floods were his first rescue mission.

Events

16 h. ago Balance proudly supports Bow Valley Credit Union’s launch of the Bitcoin Gateway

CALGARY, Alberta — Bow Valley Credit Union (BVCU), together with Balance and Bull Bitcoin, are thrilled to announce the launch of Canada’s first Bitcoin Gateway, a groundbreaking new way for Canadians to securely and seamlessly buy Bitcoin, directly through their favourite Alberta credit union. As of today, with just a few clicks, you can buy […]

Economics

16 h. ago Bow Valley Credit Union Launches Canada’s First Bitcoin Gateway

COCHRANE, Alberta — Bow Valley Credit Union (BVCU), together with Balance and Bull Bitcoin, are thrilled to announce the launch of Canada’s first Bitcoin Gateway, a groundbreaking new way for Canadians to securely and seamlessly buy Bitcoin, directly through their favorite Alberta credit union. As of today, with just a few clicks, you can buy […]

Economics

17 h. ago Upcoming Toronto rib festival hailed as biggest in North America

Get ready for a weekend of saucy, smoky barbecue, Toronto, because North America's biggest rib festival is coming back this weekend.If the last major rib festival to take over Toronto — whether it was Toronto Ribfest at Centennial Park over the Canada Day long weekend or the Toronto Beaches Ribfest on Father's Day — left you hungry for yet another weekend full of sticky fingers and beautiful barbecue, you're in luck.After taking over Woodbine Park in the Beaches for the Toronto Beaches Ribfest last month, Northern Heat Rib Series, the largest rib and beer tour in North America, now has its sights set on downtown Toronto, this time cranking up the heat at Sankofa (formerly Yonge-Dundas) Square this weekend.You can expect appearances from some of the top pitmasters and barbecue artists that Ontario has to offer and, while ribs are the name of the game, of course, they're just one of a broad variety of the charred, juicy, saucy delights you ca...

Culture

20 h. ago Luka Pataky Joins Bragg Gaming Group as EVP of AI and Innovation to Spearhead Growth and Usage of New Technologies Across Business

TORONTO — Bragg Gaming Group (NASDAQ: BRAG; TSX: BRAG) (“Bragg” or the “Company”), a global leader in next-generation iGaming content and content delivery, engagement and player management technology, today proudly announces the appointment of Luka Pataky as Executive Vice President (EVP) of AI and Innovation. In his new role, Pataky will work closely with Bragg’s […]

Economics

21 h. ago Ontario residents are about to get payouts from the government

Ontario residents may want to check their bank accounts this week, as the monthly Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payments are scheduled to be distributed.Eligible Ontario residents who are registered to receive the payment can expect to see the deposit in their bank account on Thursday, July 10.Payments are usually issued on the 10th of the month; however, if payment dates fall on a weekend or bank holiday, payments are deposited on the last working day before the 10th.Are you eligible for the Ontario Trillium Benefit?The OTB is a tax-free combination of three payments: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit.You must be eligible for at least one of the payments to receive monthly payments.You could get a maximum of $1,283 for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit if you're between 18 and 64 years old, $1,461 if you are 65 or older, $285 if you live on a reserve or in a public long-term care home, and ...

Politics

21 h. ago WELL Health Provides Corporate Update on Canadian Clinics Business, Reflecting Improved Guidance and an Expanded Credit Facility

WELL continues to demonstrate strong momentum through continued organic and inorganic growth and is pleased to announce that it is ahead of internal expectations and has updated its guidance for its Canadian Patient Services segment to over $450 million(1) in revenue and over $60 million(1) in Adjusted EBITDA(2) for fiscal 2025. WELL’s Canadian Clinics business […]

Economics

21 h. ago China June Car Sales Hit Record for the Month on Subsidy Boost

June is typically a slow period for car sales in China as the warmer weather kicks in but last month bucked that trend, with buyers seeking to take advantage of a government trade-in subsidy before it was suspended in key cities pushing transactions to a record.

Sport

21 h. ago Dundee Precious Metals Announces Preliminary Second Quarter Production Results and Timing of Second Quarter Financial Results

TORONTO, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dundee Precious Metals (“DPM” or the “Company”) announced preliminary production results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. “We continue to deliver solid, consistent results from our operations, with gold and copper production increasing in the second quarter as planned,” said David Rae, President and […]

Culture

31 h. ago Cowichan Valley transit strikers reject mediator’s proposals

The union representing striking transit workers in the Cowichan Valley says its members have rejected a provincial mediator's recommendations to end a five-month labour dispute.

Other

31 h. ago B.C. boosts tax credit for developers of video games, virtual reality simulators

Finance Minister Brenda Bailey said the measures will help B.C. grow its 'knowledge economy'

Economics

33 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Toronto cops seeking female wanted for streetcar stabbing

Stabbing followed altercation aboard TTC streetcar last month in downtown Toronto

Events

34 h. ago FIFA 2026 impacts to shutter Lower Mainland courts for nearly a month

As a result of World Cup impacts, the Vancouver, New Westminster, Abbotsford and Chilliwack law courts will be virtually shut down between June 12 and July 8, 2026.

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