7 h. ago All these TTC subway stations were once the 'end of the line'

A trip along either of Toronto's two subway lines in the present day is plenty of time to catch up on work, consume an entire podcast, or maybe just sit and disassociate between the omnipresent obligations of everyday life. But this wasn't always the case, and, for previous generations, that "end of the line" announcement used to come a whole lot faster.Let's look back at some of the TTC subway stations that were once the last stops on their routes.Line 1 Yonge–University1954: Eglinton, Union Toronto's — and Canada's — first subway line opened Mar. 30, 1954, with an initial 7.4-kilometre route connecting Union Station in the south with Eglinton Station in the north. It was shiny and new, but it had a long way to go.1963: Eglinton, St. GeorgeThe Yonge Line became the Yonge-University Line in 1963 when the route was extended north from the original southern terminus of Union up to a new terminal station at St. George via Univer...

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39 h. ago Stock markets carry on amid absent U.S. jobs data, leaving Fed without its ‘compass’

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was up more than 300 points in a broad-based rally, while U.S. stock markets were mixed on Friday as investors carried on without U.S. jobs data. “I think the market resilience that we have seen over the past several months continues in the face of the standstill in Washington. […]

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42 h. ago Torino and Ocham’s Razor Capital Announce Termination of Business Combination

TORONTO, Oct. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Torino Metals (Canada) Corp. (“Torino”) and Ocham’s Razor Capital Ltd. (“Ocham”) announce the termination of their previously announced business combination and concurrent private placement as previously announced on March 3, 2025. Each of Torino and Ocham will continue to evaluate future opportunities and will provide any future updates […]

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47 h. ago Here's how much it will cost you to score FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets in Toronto

You might want to start a conversation early about how you plan to make rent next summer if you're considering attending the FIFA World Cup.On Wednesday, the first batch of fans successfully completed the Visa presale draw, granting them the right to purchase tickets for the FIFA World Cup.While there was massive interest in the first of many presale draws, little was known about the cost of tickets for each round of the tournament.Six matches of next year's 48-team tournament are being held in Toronto, while seven will be played in Vancouver. Toronto has been awarded the rights to host Canada's opening group stage game, four other group stage games, and a round of 32 game. Meanwhile, Vancouver will host two Canada games, three other group stage games, and a pair of knockout games in the round of 32 and round of 16.The Athletic's Henry Bushnell compiled a price list for each match of the tournament, sourced from fans who were lucky enough to get through the firs...

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62 h. ago Markets reach new highs despite U.S. government shutdown and economic ‘data vacuum’

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index reversed earlier losses to finish in positive territory and continue its streak of record highs, while U.S. markets also gained despite a U.S. government shutdown preventing the release of economic data. “The market’s hitting all-time new highs … we were looking for some jobless claims data today from the […]

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66 h. ago Maple Leaf’s pork business spinoff Canada Packers begins trading on TSX

Maple Leaf’s pork business spinoff, Canada Packers Inc., began trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Thursday. The shares, which trade under the symbol CPKR, were trading at $17.49 in the afternoon, after going for more than $20 earlier in the day. Maple Leaf completed the spinoff of its pork operations on Wednesday. The new […]

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3 d. ago Maple Leaf’s pork business spinoff Canada Packers set to debut on TSX

Maple Leaf’s pork business spinoff, Canada Packers Inc., is set to make its Toronto Stock Exchange debut on Thursday. Maple Leaf completed the spinoff of its pork operations on Wednesday. The new standalone company, which will focus on hog production and processing, is being led by Dennis Organ, who joined Maple Leaf Foods in February […]

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3 d. ago Stock markets hit new highs despite U.S. economic data, government shutdown

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index continued to reach new highs, while U.S. markets also pushed further into record territory as investors shrugged off new data on the U.S. jobs market and a government shutdown. Theresa Shutt, chief investment officer at Harbourfront Wealth Management, said markets were “clearly not slowing down” on concerns about the […]

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3 d. ago Canadians not allowed to buy tickets to potential Toronto Blue Jays series versus Yankees

The New York Yankees are gatekeeping home playoff tickets, and Toronto Blue Jays fans in Canada aren’t allowed to purchase any.With the ALDS slated to begin this weekend, the Yankees are battling it out with the Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card series for a shot at the Blue Jays. No matter who wins, the Jays will host the first two games of the five-game series starting on Saturday.Games 3 and 4 will move over to either Yankee Stadium in New York or Fenway Park in Boston. Both are relatively close to Toronto, which should make it easier for fans to follow the team on the road, but the Yankees aren’t too fond of that idea.With the MLB postseason opening up on Monday, it was revealed that the Yankees aren’t allowing any fans outside of the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut to purchase playoff tickets on Ticketmaster.That means that if the Yankees advance to play the Blue Jays in the ALDS, Canadian fans will be shut out of buyin...

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3 d. ago Canadians blocked from buying tickets to potential Blue Jays series versus Yankees

The New York Yankees are gatekeeping home playoff tickets, and Toronto Blue Jays fans in Canada aren’t allowed to purchase any.With the ALDS slated to begin this weekend, the Yankees are battling it out with the Boston Red Sox in the AL Wild Card series for a shot at the Blue Jays. No matter who wins, the Jays will host the first two games of the five-game series starting on Saturday.Games 3 and 4 will move over to either Yankee Stadium in New York or Fenway Park in Boston. Both are relatively close to Toronto, which should make it easier for fans to follow the team on the road, but the Yankees aren’t too fond of that idea.With the MLB postseason opening up on Monday, it was revealed that the Yankees aren’t allowing any fans outside of the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut to purchase playoff tickets on Ticketmaster.That means that if the Yankees advance to play the Blue Jays in the ALDS, Canadian fans will be shut out of buyin...

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4 d. ago Credit Card Fraud Escalates As Fraud Continues to Be a Concern for Canadians

– Identity fraud fuels sharp rise in credit card cases –– Equifax Canada Market Pulse Fraud Trends and Insights Report – TORONTO, Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Equifax Canada’s Market Pulse Fraud Trends and Insights Report for the first half of 2025 reveals a sharp rise in credit card fraud, even as overall application […]

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4 d. ago Toronto Climate Week launches in effort to grow Canadian clean tech hub

TORONTO — A new climate conference is kicking off in Toronto that’s aiming to highlighting Canada’s clean tech and climate innovation sectors. Toronto Climate Week comes on the heels of Climate Week NYC, which bills itself as the largest climate gathering outside of the United Nations climate conference. Becky Park-Romanovsky, founder and executive director of […]

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4 d. ago Stock markets reverse course to a positive finish despite looming U.S. shutdown

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index and U.S. markets finished in positive territory after reversing course from earlier declines on Tuesday, despite a looming U.S. government shutdown. John Zechner, chairman at J. Zechner Associates, noted it was the last day of the quarter, when markets tend to “quiet down a little bit” as some investors […]

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4 d. ago HGreg Celebrates a Third Consecutive Canadian Business Excellence Award During a Ceremony in Toronto

MONTREAL — HGreg was officially awarded its third consecutive Canadian Business Excellence Award in the private sector at a ceremony held at Toronto’s prestigious Eglinton Grand. The cocktail reception, hosted by Excellence Canada as part of its 40th anniversary festivities, united leaders from across the nation to celebrate organizations distinguished for their exemplary customer service, […]

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5 d. ago Generis Group Named One of Canada’s Top Growing Companies 2025 by The Globe and Mail

Ranked #136 of 400 with 264% three-year revenue growth TORONTO — Generis Group has been named one of Canada’s Top Growing Companies for 2025 by The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business magazine, ranking #136 on the list of 400 companies with verified three-year revenue growth of 264%. The company is listed within the Entertainment […]

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6 d. ago StorageVault Completes Previously Announced Acquisitions; Adjusted Total Reaches $132.6 Million

TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — STORAGEVAULT CANADA INC. (“StorageVault”) (SVI-TSX) is pleased to announce that, further to its April 23, 2025 and June 24, 2025 news releases, it has completed the acquisition of 4 additional stores (collectively, the “Acquisitions”) from four vendor groups (collectively, the “Vendors”), for an aggregate purchase price of $60.8 […]

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9 d. ago Toronto group calls for $15 congestion fee for vehicles entering downtown core

The goal is to reduce downtown commute times by 15–20 per cent within two years

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1 week ago INOVAIT and the Government of Canada Announce Latest Pilot Fund Recipients at ALL IN 2025

TORONTO — Today, INOVAIT, Canada’s membership network promoting image-guided therapy (IGT) and artificial intelligence (AI), announced the latest recipients of the Pilot Fund at SCALE AI’s ALL IN event at the Palais des congrès in Montréal, Quebec. This competitive funding program is awarded to compelling medical technology projects that harness the transformative power of AI, […]

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1 week ago Pelican AI and Christie Capital Announce Launch of Brokered Financing

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, Sept. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pelican Canada Inc., doing business as Pelican AI (“Pelican” or the “Company”) and Christie Capital Corp. (“Christie”) are pleased to announce that Pelican is launching a brokered private placement of subscription receipts (each, a […]

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1 week ago Snaile Announces Strategic Partnership with Koloni to Deliver Next

TORONTO — Snaile Inc., Canada’s leading smart locker provider, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Koloni, a U.S.-based innovator in shared mobility and smart technology platforms. Together, Snaile and Koloni are poised to redefine the smart locker experience with advanced features that bring more convenience, flexibility, and intelligence to customers across Canada. By […]

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