2 h. ago Fringe Review: Victor & Victoria's Terrifying Tales of Terrible Things a treat

Victor & Victoria’s Terrifying Tale of Terrible Things 4 stars out of 5 Stage 11, Varscona Theatre, 10329 83 Ave. Victor and Victoria are twins — a precocious pair of highly imaginative children who have been left alone while their parents are out of town. Tucked into an off-kilter bed made with skull sheets and […]

Events

2 h. ago Fringe Review: Rat Academy 2 improves on already stellar original

Here’s hoping the show will be part of the Fringe holdover series, to be announced Aug. 22 at noon

Other

2 h. ago Fringe Review: Neurohilarity a hilarious celebration of differences

Overall, it was a fun romp, and it’s a show you could see more than once, since guest artists rotate

Economics

2 h. ago Fringe Review: Sit and unburden yourself at Bangs, Bobs and Banter: Confessions of a Hairstylist

Nikki’s salon is absolutely hopping, a steady stream of clientele looking for everything from a quick clip to a more serious colour correction

Other

2 h. ago Fringe Review: Funny commentary in A Comedy Show at the End of the World

Jon Blair’s one-man show makes a lot of apt commentary about the world as we know it

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3 h. ago Fringe Review: Chase Padgett: How to Play Guitar (Poorly) a meditation on mentors and masculinity

Using his music career as the through line, he deftly explores growing up, grief and loss

Other

3 h. ago Legendary Toronto bistro and brunch spot is shutting down after 40 years in business

Another day, another beloved business closing in Toronto.This time, the wave of closures has hit a long-standing Annex institution, By The Way (BTW), a colourful restaurant that has been serving up Mediterranean plates, breakfast and more near Bloor and Bathurst for decades.BTW's team took to their social media pages to share the news over the weekend, much to the sorrow of faithful customers.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by By The Way T.O. (@bythewayto)"After over 40 years in business, and serving and meeting so many wonderful people, we and our family felt that it was time to start a new chapter," explains the post.Written by owners Amir and Ruth Benedikt, the post goes on to thank the Annex community, staff members, and the many loyal customers for supporting the business throughout the years and making it a community stalwart."It's the people...

Economics

3 h. ago U.S. DOJ to hand Epstein files over to Congress starting Friday

Court records will be turned over to the Republican-led House Oversight Committee, which subpoenaed the files earlier this month.

Culture

3 h. ago There's a gigantic kite festival happening in Ontario this weekend

A free two-day event coming to scenic rural Ontario is melding classic festival offerings like food, vendors and live music with something you won't find anywhere else: a kite show featuring some of the largest and most unique kites — flown by some of the most talented professionals — in North America.For two days, the Hopeville Kite Festival will take over the skies of Grey County with a bedazzling array of colour and wonder, offering crowds the chance to watch professionals at work, all while enjoying some musical performances, indulging in some handheld eats, and shopping at some local stalls.Organizers are inviting all fliers, and even those who are not, to come out and join in on the fun at what is the largest annual event of its kind in Ontario. They're promising a weekend of great flights, with some special "mega-sized" kites serving as the stars of the show.Local entertainment group Lar...

Culture

3 h. ago Fake Labubu dolls pose choking hazard for children, U.S. warns

The counterfeit dupes of the popular plush Labubu dolls are sometimes called “Lafufus” – but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has another name for them: choking hazards. The commission issued a warning on Monday for consumers to avoid the counterfeit dolls because they pose “a serious risk of choking and death to young children.” […]

Events

4 h. ago Thank you, Mr. President. Zelenskyy deploys gratitude diplomacy for second visit to Oval Office

LONDON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wasn’t going to risk being accused of being ungrateful this time. With peace talks on the table and a chance to rebound from his disastrous White House scolding six months ago, Zelenskyy made sure to show his gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump during Monday’s meeting in the Oval […]

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4 h. ago Jocelyn Formsma announced as new President and CEO of Indspire

OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After nearly 7 years at the helm of the National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC), we announce that CEO, Jocelyn Formsma, will be stepping down from her position effective November 7, 2025. Jocelyn has accepted a new role as President and CEO of Indspire (. Her vision […]

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5 h. ago MetricStream Recognized as a Leader in Green Quadrant: GRC Software 2025 Report

SAN JOSE, Calif. — MetricStream, the global leader in AI-first governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions, today announced it has been recognized as a Leader in the Green Quadrant: GRC Software 2025 report by independent research firm Verdantix. According to the report, MetricStream delivers comprehensive GRC solutions with AI-enhanced risk visibility and compliance automation. MetricStream […]

Politics

5 h. ago Health Canada approves Ozempic for kidney protection in Type 2 diabetics

Canadian doctor says results from clinical trial show it's possible to reduce the loss of kidney function before patients need dialysis or a transplant

Society

6 h. ago Consumer inflation fell in July to 1.7%, but food costs ‘just won’t quit’

Consumer inflation in Canada rose by less than expected in July, according to Statistics Canada, as falling gasoline prices offset price increases elsewhere.

Economics

6 h. ago Netcoins Reinforces Leadership in Regulated Crypto with New SOC Trust Center

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BIGG Digital Assets Inc. (“BIGG” or the “Company”) (TSXV: BIGG; OTCQB: BBKCF; WKN: A2PS9W), owner of Netcoins, Blockchain Intelligence Group, and TerraZero, is pleased to announce that Netcoins, a leading Canadian cryptocurrency trading platform, has achieved the System and Organizational Controls (SOC) 2 Type 2 compliance, […]

Politics

7 h. ago Ozempic approved in Canada to reduce kidney decline in people with diabetes

The patients taking the drug were also less likely to die from cardiovascular disease — another condition that affects many patients with diabetes.

Society

7 h. ago Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes

Health Canada has approved Ozempic to reduce the risk of further kidney decline among patients with Type 2 diabetes. Between 30 and 50 per cent of people with Type 2 diabetes develop some form of chronic kidney disease. An international clinical trial, called FLOW, showed the risk of kidneys significantly deteriorating or failing was 24 […]

Society

7 h. ago A seismic shift in workplace wellness: It's 'changing in ways we can't ignore'

Without wellness initiatives that go beyond the traditional physical and occupational health and safety supports, employers will find it increasingly hard to recruit or retain talent

Other

9 h. ago Trump Widens Metal Tariffs to Target Baby Gear and Motorcycles

President Donald Trump stunned the logistics industry on Friday by widening his steel and aluminum tariffs to include more than 400 consumer items that contain the metals, such as motorcycles and tableware. Customs brokers and importers in the US were given little notice to account for the change, which went into effect Monday and did not exclude goods in transit.

Economics