3 h. ago Bar that's been a local landmark celebrating 30 years in Toronto

Toronto bar Pegasus on Church recently marked 30 years in the Church-Wellesley Village, evolving from its humble beginnings as a billiards lounge in 1995 into a community hub today that emphasizes unique programming and provides a welcoming space for the LGBTQ community. Pegasus originally got its start as Pegasus Billiard Lounge just north of its current location. Founded by Robert Knight and Michael Dorman, the bar moved to its present address on Church Street after four successful years, which allowed for expansion and more programming.Christopher Hudspeth, who joined the company in the fall of 2005 as a bartender, officially took over the bar’s ownership in 2013 and currently serves as the president and general manager of Pegasus.Despite its successes, the bar's journey to 30 years was not without its hurdles. During the pandemic, Hudspeth served as the chair of the Church-Wellesley Village BIA and worked diligently to press the local government on wage...

Culture

5 h. ago Daanaa Announces Zodiac Solar Power Substring Inverter Samples for PV Module Integration, Unlocking Up to 42% More Energy Harvest

Experience Zodiac, an integrated power electronics solution that, enables manufacturers to offer high-performing PV modules that maximize energy output, enhance reliability, and simplify operations and maintenance (O&M) for solar systems. VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Daanaa Resolution, Inc., an innovator in power system electronics and semiconductor technology, is introducing Zodiac, an advanced power electronics solution designed […]

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6 h. ago B.C. is poised to scrap its consumer carbon tax. How will it replace the revenue?

B.C. Premier David Eby has pledged to eliminate the consumer price on carbon if the federal government drops its requirement for provinces to have one.

Economics

8 h. ago Predictmedix AI Announces Closing of $320,000 First Tranche to Accelerate Commercialization

TORONTO — Predictmedix AI Inc. (CSE: PMED) (OTC: PMEDF) (FRA: 3QP) (“Predictmedix” or the “Company”), a leading provider of AI-powered health screening solutions, is pleased to announce the successful closing of the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement. The Company issued 16,000,000 units (“Units”) at an issue price of $0.02 per Unit, raising gross […]

Economics

9 h. ago What are 'galloping powerlines' and why are they a problem in London?

What’s behind London’s long power failures during this month’s big snowstorm?

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10 h. ago ‘GTA home buyers nowhere to be found’ as new home sales hit near record low in January

GTA new home sales reached near record lows in January, but with prices down and inventory steady it creates a unique buying opportunity, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) says. There were 347 new home sales last month, down 40% from January 2024 and 77% below the 10-year average, according to Altus Group, […]

Sport

10 h. ago Toronto seeing most new home listings in Canada but hardly anyone is buying

Predictions that Toronto's housing market would see a triumphant return of the enthusiasm and heat it's historically known for have fallen flat thus far, with sales continuing to dwindle far below hopes and expectations, and new listings continuing to pour onto the market.Nearly 20,000 homes are now up for sale within the GTA, per the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB)'s numbers for January, marking a worrying 48.6 per cent uptick in new listings and 70.2 per cent increase in active listings compared to this time last year.The number of sales transactions, meanwhile, has fallen 7.9 per cent over the same time frame, disheartening realtors and sellers who were expecting a bounceback after an abysmal 2024.RBC economists really put these numbers into perspective in a new special housing report that this month compared how the real estate scenes in major cities across Canada are faring.One graph shows Toronto to have the third-biggest year-over...

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11 h. ago Rogers is increasing its U.S. and international roaming charges

Rogers and its flanker brand Fido are set to increase U.S. and international roaming rates on March 3rd, just in time for March Break.Notices appearing on both wireless provider's websites detail the change.Currently, Rogers and Fido charge $12/day for U.S. roaming and $15/day for international roaming. Starting March 3rd, roaming rates will rise to $14/day for U.S. roaming and $16/day for international roaming.We have reached out to Rogers to learn if the company will change other aspects of the 'Roam Like Home' program, such as how many days per billing cycle customers can be charged for roaming (the current cap is 20 days), and will update this post with any further information it provides.A notice from the telecom advises the price raise starts March 3. Photo from MobileSyrup.Notably, the change brings Rogers' roaming rates closer to what Bell and Telus charge.Bell raised its prices to $13/day for U.S. and $16/day for international roaming in early ...

Society

11 h. ago Bank of Canada’s Macklem Doubts Core Inflation Gauges, Pledges Review

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says underlying price pressures may be cooler than indicated by the central bank’s two preferred measures of core inflation.

Economics

16 h. ago EDF Profit Falls on Lower Power Prices and May Slide Further

Electricite de France SA said profit fell last year as European wholesale power prices retreated while income taxes rose, and warned earnings may shrink further in 2025.

Economics

16 h. ago NetEase’s Billionaire CEO Slashes Jobs and Games in Profit Push

After years of expanding overseas, video-game billionaire William Ding is hitting the brakes at NetEase Inc., the pioneering Chinese company behind hits like Eggy Party and its newest blockbuster Marvel Rivals.

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20 h. ago Internal military report blames botched shooter drill on poor organization

OTTAWA — An internal report blames a lack of communication for a debacle on a Canadian Armed Forces base last fall, when masked men taking part in active-shooter drill fired blanks at civil servants who didn’t know it was a training exercise. During the drill, which took place on Nov. 12 at a service depot […]

Events

21 h. ago GTA new home sales remain low in January – but with prices down and inventory up, buyers have a unique opportunity in the months ahead

Toronto, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greater Toronto Area, February 21, 2025 – Greater Toronto Area (GTA) new home sales stayed low in January, but with prices low and inventory steady, these conditions create a unique buying opportunity, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) announced today. There were 347 new home sales […]

Economics

21 h. ago Homebuilders Near S&P 500 Bottom on High Rates and Tariff Fears

Investors are ditching US homebuilder stocks at a record pace as elevated borrowing costs bruise the industry’s prospects and signal that the shares may have further to fall.

Economics

22 h. ago Adani Green Seeks to Recast $1.1 Billion Loan in Rupees Post DOJ

Adani Green Energy Ltd., controlled by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, is in talks with local lenders including Power Finance Corp. to refinance as much as $1.1 billion worth of dollar debt in rupees, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Economics

24 h. ago Sibanye Posts Smaller Loss as Gold Surge Offsets US Mine Slump

Sibanye Stillwater Ltd.’s full-year loss narrowed after higher gold prices offset low palladium rates that weighed on the company’s US mining operations.

Other

24 h. ago StanChart Says 2025 Clean Energy Target Looks Tough to Achieve

Standard Chartered Plc said it may not meet its 2025 target of using only renewable energy for its power needs, citing a lack of options in some of the markets in which it operates.

Culture

29 h. ago First fight in PWHL history as Ottawa Charge lose to Boston Fleet

Facing the PWHL’s best goalie at the end of an exhausting week didn’t stop the Ottawa Charge from a dramatic comeback attempt on Thursday. Seven long days after setting a PWHL record with eight goals in a win over the Minnesota Frost, Ottawa was losing 2-0 and looked to be done in the dying minutes […]

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32 h. ago UK Consumers Are More Pessimistic Than After Recession, GfK Says

British households are more gloomy about the economy than when the UK was emerging from a downturn a year ago, a blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ hopes of delivering the growth that has eluded Labour in its first months in power.

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32 h. ago HanesBrands Announces Successful Pricing of Senior Secured Term Loan B Facility

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C — HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI) today announced that it has successfully priced its senior secured term loan B facility in an aggregate principal amount of $1.1 billion (the “Term Loan B”) to replace the Company’s existing $300 million Term Loan B due 2030 (the “Existing Term Loan B”). The Term Loan B will mature […]

Economics