4 h. ago Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day celebrates 22 years raising money for local hospitals

In the last five years, the campaign has raised over four-and-a-half million dollars for the Alberta Children's Hospital alone.

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4 h. ago Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day celebrates 23 years raising money for local hospitals

In the last five years, the campaign has raised more than $4.5 million for the Alberta Children's Hospital alone

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32 h. ago Oklahoma City Thunder’s Lu Dort to have NBA title parade in Montreal next week

The Larry O’Brien Trophy will be in Montreal next week. Lu Dort, who won an NBA championship in June with the Oklahoma City Thunder alongside fellow Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, will have a two-day celebration in his home city. On Aug. 20, Dort will be accepting a special invitation from Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante to City […]

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54 h. ago Toronto pet festival lets you adopt puppies and kittens on site this weekend

Pet-lovers of Toronto, unite! Paws in the Park, presented by Toronto Humane Society (THS), is back with its annual event this weekend, providing a free party for pets, their hoomans, and animal lovers citywide.The entire family — especially the furriest members — are welcome to take part, with tons of activities on tap.  There's yummy food and treats for pets and humans alike, an array of local vendors, personalized caricatures, an agility course, ask-an-expert sessions, and even a dog-friendly beer garden.Best of all, all of the fun in the sun is for a good cause, doubling as the Humane Society's largest fundraiser of the year. The associated Pledge for Paws campaign, which attendees are encouraged take part in, raises money for the organization's support programs that operate year-round.And, if you happen to be looking for another four-legged friend to add to your household, there's another ado...

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3 d. ago B.C. woman hospitalized after being struck by beer can thrown from truck

Police say the woman suffered a medical emergency after being hit by the beer can and was 'revived through life-saving first aid on scene'

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3 d. ago London's St. Joseph's hospital ending use of dogs in heart research

By Robert Cribb, Jenna Olsen and Masih Khalatbari, Investigative Journalism Bureau After decades of secretly inducing heart attacks in dogs as part of cardiac research, St. Joseph’s Hospital ended the practice on Monday in the aftermath of an Investigative Journalism Bureau (IJB) investigation. In a public statement, the Lawson Research Institute at St. Joseph’s announced […]

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4 d. ago Temple crash victims reunited in hospital, continuing their long recovery

The couple spent their fourth wedding anniversary apart while recovering in the intensive care unit, but have since been reunited to heal together

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6 d. ago Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews headlines Brampton mayor’s charity game

Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown has added Auston Matthews to his all-star lineup to raise money for health care and a new hospital. The Maple Leafs captain is one of many current NHL players and hockey legends who will suit up for the Hockey Night in Brampton fundraiser set for Aug. 20 at the CAA Centre. […]

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6 d. ago Dominican Republic Celebrates National Free Zones Day: A Strategic Hub for Global Manufacturing and Innovation

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, Aug. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Tuesday, August 12th, the Dominican Republic is celebrating the National Free Zone’s Day with a high-level event organized by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs (MICM), in collaboration with the National Free Zones Council and the Dominican Association of Free Zones (ADOZONA). The […]

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7 d. ago Netanyahu convenes cabinet to discuss possible Gaza expansion plans

The meeting comes on a day when at least 29 Palestinians were killed in airstrikes and shootings across southern Gaza, according to local hospitals.

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3 w. ago Authorities investigating death of Canadian woman at Belgian music fest

A 35-year-old Canadian woman fell ill at the Tomorrowland music festival in Belgium on Friday and later died in hospital. Local authorities are investigating.

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3 w. ago Pascal Siakam’s PS43 and DMZ award $50,000 to EdTech startups reimagining education

Hosted by Google for Startups, Cyber Legends, Shuriii and English Islands claimed top prizes at the Siakam EdTech Engine Accelerator’s capstone Demo Day. Toronto, ON, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  NBA All-Star Pascal Siakam and startup incubator DMZ celebrated the future of K-12 education with a startup Demo Day held at Google’s offices, marking […]

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4 w. ago Scoop, There It Is! Doughlivery by Ben & Jerry’s Cools Down Torontonians to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day

Toronto, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This summer, when the Toronto heat hits its peak, Ben & Jerry’s is bringing the chill – literally. To celebrate National Ice Cream Day, the iconic ice cream brand will hit the streets with the Doughlivery by Ben & Jerry’s truck, an activation offering the chance of free ice cream and a few extra-sweet surprises designed to help Ben & […]

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4 w. ago Ontario comedian hoping to break record for world’s largest yard sale

A Belleville comedian is hoping to set the world record for most garage sales in one day this weekend. The money raised will support various local organizations.

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last month Okanagan bakery raises funds for family of Bailey McCourt, mother killed in hammer attack

Cupcasions Handheld Dessert Specialists Inc. was extremely busy on Tuesday selling cupcakes to raise money for the family of Bailey McCourt.

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