57 m. ago EllisDon Wins Two Toronto Construction Association 2024 “Best of the Best” Awards

Mississauga, ON, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EllisDon Corporation announces it has won two of Toronto Construction Association’s (TCA) 2024 “Best of the Best” awards. The company has been recognized for its groundbreaking crane climbing solution at a current project, 141 Bay (part of CIBC Square), earning the Innovation Award. The company also celebrates […]

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2 h. ago From the archives: A new opera house, bickering drivers and assessment appeals 106 years ago

Over the years, long-time Herald researcher/librarian Norma Marr prepared a feature called The H Files, in which she looked back at a myriad of Calgary news events. Here are some of her instalments from 1999.  

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5 h. ago West Red Lake Gold Intersects 114.26 g/t Au over 10.6m, 77.90 g/t Au over 3m and 24.48 g/t Au over 8.5m at South Austin – Madsen Mine

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (“West Red Lake Gold” or “WRLG” or the “Company”) (TSXV: WRLG) (OTCQB: WRLGF) is pleased to report drill results from its 100% owned Madsen Mine located in the Red Lake Gold District of Northwestern Ontario, Canada. The drill results featured […]

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13 h. ago Southwest Airlines flight narrowly avoids another plane crossing Chicago runway

CHICAGO — Pilots on a Southwest Airlines flight attempting to land at Chicago’s Midway Airport were forced to climb back into the sky to avoid another aircraft crossing the runway on Tuesday morning. Airport webcam video posted to X shows the Southwest plane approaching a runway just before 9 a.m. Tuesday before its nose abruptly […]

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14 h. ago Dsquared2 celebrates 30 years with a raucous runway show featuring Doechii, Naomi Campbell

MILAN (AP) — Dsquared2 celebrated its 30th anniversary during Milan Fashion Week on Tuesday with a raucous runway show that opened with rapper Doecchi spilling out of an armored vehicle full of dollar bills and closed with fashion royalty Naomi Campbell in a leather biker bodysuit. The brand founded by Canadian twins Dean and Dan […]

Culture

15 h. ago SmartStop Self Storage Launches Unique Art Contest to Celebrate Cities Across North America

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (“SmartStop” or the “Company“), is thrilled to announce an exciting art contest inviting artists from across North America to create unique, city- or region-themed designs. SmartStop will select 15 winners whose artwork best represents one of 15 designated cities or regions in the U.S. and Canada. […]

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17 h. ago Southwest Airlines flight abruptly rises to avoid another plane crossing Chicago runway

CHICAGO (AP) — Pilots on a Southwest Airlines flight attempting to land at Chicago’s Midway Airport were forced to make the plane climb suddenly to avoid another aircraft crossing the runway. Airport webcam video posted to X shows the Southwest plane appear to briefly touch down about 8:50 a.m. CST Tuesday before its nose was […]

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17 h. ago Au Planétarium de Montréal, Hubert Reeves brille dans l’azur

Une exposition gratuite y retrace la vie du célèbre astrophysicien et vulgarisateur scientifique.

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18 h. ago English debate gives Liberal contenders a second chance to impress after flat French encounter

Monday's French debate featured few sparks and certainly no knockout punches between candidates

Culture

18 h. ago Opinion: Restore adequate funding for Alberta's universities

Albertans are understandably proud to feature a world-class research and teaching university right in their home province. The University of Alberta delivers a great education to students and contributes critical research to the world. But years of deep cuts have put the U of A at risk. With the provincial budget set to be released […]

Society

18 h. ago Justin Bieber shuts down ‘ridiculous’ and ‘exhausting’ drug rumours

Despite concerns expressed by fans, Justin Bieber isn’t back to using drugs, insists one of the star’s representatives. While the Sorry singer has looked tired and gaunt in recent photos and videos, Bieber’s rep told TMZ that the narrative about drug use is “absolutely not true.” A member of Justin and Hailey Bieber’s team called […]

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22 h. ago Alec Baldwin loses it after getting mocked by Trump impersonator: ‘I’d snap your f***ing neck’

Alec Baldwin lost his cool on the streets of New York City after a comedian impersonating President Donald Trump mocked him over the 2021 Rust shooting that claimed the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. While in character as Trump, funnyman Jason Scoop captured himself in a viral video hassling the actor as he unloaded luggage […]

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23 h. ago Vlogger Trisha Paytas shouts out Tim Hortons and calls Canada 'the superior country'

While grabbing a Tim Hortons is nothing out of the ordinary for most Canadians, it's always a treat to see how celebrities react to the iconic spot.During a recent visit to Toronto, internet personality Trisha Paytas, known for her mukbang videos which are the stuff of legend, wasted no time in getting acquainted with Tim Hortons and documenting her experience on TikTok.Paytas was in Toronto as part of The Eras of Trish tour. Ahead of her first sold-out show at Massey Hall on February 22, she tried some Tim Hortons — essentially a rite of passage for anyone visiting Canada.@trishlikefish88Love u Canada 🇨🇦♬ original sound - trishapaytas"Wow, that's beautiful right there," Paytas said as she opened up the box stuffed with a variety of Timbits, before she settled on trying a chocolate one."They're so thick and sweet," she said.Paytas also ordered a Buffalo chicken wrap from the Canadian chain despite admitting to not usually being a big fan...

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23 h. ago Gordon Ramsay calls Vancouver food scene 'a force to be reckoned with'

Celebrity chef and restaurateur celebrates opening of first Gordon Ramsay Steak in Richmond.

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27 h. ago Tuesday's letters: Rename Wayne Gretzky Drive, dump his statue

Wayne Gretzky’s name and statue stand as symbols of Edmonton’s hockey greatness, but recent actions have shown he no longer deserves this honour. It is time to remove his statue and rename Wayne Gretzky Drive. We have long celebrated Gretzky as “The Great One,” yet he has turned his back on the country that made […]

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27 h. ago British musicians release a silent album to protest plans to let AI use their work

LONDON (AP) — A new album called “Is This What We Want?” features a stellar list of more than 1,000 musicians — and the sound of silence. With contributions from artists including Kate Bush, Annie Lennox, Cat Stevens and Damon Albarn, the album was released Tuesday to protest proposed British changes to artificial intelligence laws […]

Culture

33 h. ago Tims China Celebrates Sixth Anniversary: Classic Donuts Return with Chinese “Double Double” Upgrade

SHANGHAI, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On February 26, TH International Limited (NASDAQ: THCH), the exclusive operator of Tim Hortons coffee shops in China (“Tims China” or the “Company”) will mark its sixth year of operations in China. Over the last six years, Tims China has achieved remarkable milestones, including its NASDAQ listing and […]

Politics

33 h. ago $6 million Ontario mansion is hiding a surprise in the basement

Located just a 5-minute drive from the Mississauga lakeshore, in the city's prestigious Lorne Park neighbourhood, this $6 million home emanates elegance at every turn, but that doesn't mean there's not also room for some extra fun hidden in the basement.Indeed, at 11,000 sq. ft. on a 198 ft.-wide lot, there's plenty of room for, well, everything at 1135 Algonquin Drive.Currently listed by Sam McDadi Real Estate Brokerage, this Mississauga property shows exactly why McDadi and his team have gained a reputation for boasting some of the most luxurious properties on the market across the GTA.With unique features like a private elevator, wine-cellar, 10-car driveway and sauna, this home is no exception.The grand entrance at 1135 Algonquin Drive.While beyond the mansion's walls you'll find sublime ravine views encompassing the home, inside offers a similarly stunning, albeit decidedly more refined, view.A mix of elegant marble and hardwood floors run throughout the home, which was designe...

Economics

40 h. ago ‘UNPARDONABLE SIN’: Trump blasts MSNBC while celebrating ‘obnoxious racist’ Joy Reid’s cancellation

U.S. President Donald Trump’s emotions were all over the place, first accusing MSNBC of the “unpardonable sin” it has done to the country but then shifting to celebration mode of the news of the axing of its star host, Joy Reid. Trump took to Truth Social to rant about Reid but also Comcast in […]

Culture

41 h. ago Mayor Olivia Chow slammed for ‘tone deaf’ video celebrating beef patties

In case you didn’t know, Feb. 23 marked Jamaican Patty Day in Toronto. But if you follow Mayor Olivia Chow on social media, then she already let you know in one of her infamous videos. From getting to know members of snow removal crews, meeting vendors at St. Lawrence Market and chatting up TTC riders, […]

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