80 m. ago Blue Jays get out early against Chicago Cubs in series opener

Brendon Little left the bases loaded following an inning-ending strikeout in the top of the seventh, while Louis Varland began the eighth with a called third strike before retiring the side on a swinging whiff. There were some key moments when the Jays flashed their glove in producing big outs. On Loonie Dogs Night at […]

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3 h. ago MANDEL: Lawyer temporarily suspended over allegations of “reprehensible” conduct

Toronto lawyer Andrew Rogerson once made headlines for launching a $5.5 million lawsuit against Havergal, claiming the private girls’ school failed to protect his daughter from bullying. Six years later, the Toronto lawyer’s reputation is in tatters with allegations he ignored a court injunction to return a $90,000 retainer and even helped a client move […]

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4 h. ago Starlight Private Global Real Assets Trust Reports Q2 2025 Results

TORONTO — Starlight Investments Capital LP (“Starlight Capital”), on behalf of Starlight Private Global Real Assets Trust (the “Trust”), announced today the Trust’s financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Q2 2025 HIGHLIGHTS Portfolio Investments As of June 30, 2025, the Trust had an investment of $264,526 (December 31, 2024 – $253,961) […]

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5 h. ago Dream Unlimited Corp. Reports Second Quarter Results & Advancement of Next Master

This press release contains forward-looking information that is based upon assumptions and is subject to risks and uncertainties as indicated in the cautionary note contained within this press release. All amounts are in Canadian dollars. TORONTO — Dream Unlimited Corp. (TSX: DRM) (“Dream”, “the Company” or “we”) today announced its financial results for the three […]

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5 h. ago VerticalScope Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in US dollars. TORONTO — VerticalScope Holdings Inc. (“VerticalScope” or the “Company”) (TSX: FORA; OTCQX: VFORF), a technology company that has built and operates a cloud-based digital platform for online enthusiast communities, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (“Q2” or “the quarter”). “In […]

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5 h. ago Global Dividend Growth Split Corp. Announces Extension of Term

TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: GDV, GDV.PR.A) Global Dividend Growth Split Corp. (the “Fund”) is pleased to announce that the board of directors of the Fund has approved an extension of the maturity date of the class A shares (the “Class A Shares”) and preferred shares (the “Preferred Shares”) of the Fund. […]

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5 h. ago Sustainable Power & Infrastructure Split Corp. Announces Extension of Term

TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  (TSX: PWI, PWI.PR.A) Sustainable Power & Infrastructure Split Corp. (the “Fund”) is pleased to announce that the board of directors of the Fund has approved an extension of the maturity date of the class A shares (the “Class A Shares”) and preferred shares (the “Preferred Shares”) of the […]

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5 h. ago Trade war with China could have devastating impact on Canadian canola farmers

Canada's agriculture industry is calling on Ottawa for help after China announced Tuesday it is imposing a tariff of 75.8 per cent on Canadian canola imports.

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5 h. ago Man dead, another in custody after stabbing in Toronto’s east end

Around 2:30 p.m., Toronto police said they were called to the area of Woodbine and Duvernet avenues for reports someone had been stabbed inside a neighbouring home.

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6 h. ago Air Canada, flight attendants at ‘impasse’ as union declines arbitration proposal

Air Canada says it has reached an “impasse” in negotiations with the union representing its flight attendants, which on Tuesday said it declined a proposal from the airline to enter a binding arbitration process. The latest hurdle in negotiations comes just hours before the Air Canada component of the Canadian Union of Public Employees could […]

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6 h. ago Shapiro declines comment on contract talks but says he wants to remain with Blue Jays

TORONTO — Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro declined to comment on contract extension talks Tuesday but said he wants to remain with the club and that team ownership has been “reciprocal in that desire.” Shapiro, who also serves as chief executive officer, is in the final year of his contract. “When I think about alternatives, […]

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7 h. ago Tenant advocates say Toronto’s new renoviction bylaw making ’positive impact’

A new bylaw aimed at reducing renovictions in Toronto is already having noticeable effects, according to tenant and anti-poverty advocates, though some say it’s too early to tell if it will be well-enforced. The Rental Renovation Licence Bylaw was implemented on July 31 and is designed to protect tenants from “bad faith” evictions by their […]

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7 h. ago Toronto is having an epic early morning rave at the top of the CN Tower

Set an early alarm for yourself, Toronto, because an early morning daytime rave is coming to the city's most iconic sites, the CN Tower.DAYBREAKER: Sunrise in the Sky takes place on the attraction's Observatory Deck, and it's happening right before work, so you're energized and ready to start your day on the right foot — literally.What to expect Walk in and be prepared to do some breathwork with event and workshop group Dance Alchemy, who will help you be at one with your body, awaken your senses, and clear your mind using "powerful, playful somatic movement," a guided sequence and freeform dance. Transformational coach Esteban Niño Palacio will also be on-site to lead attendees through a 10-minute "yoga-inspired breath journey" as the sun rises.And after all the relaxation, the fun really begins.Get ready to party at the break of dawn while perched some 4...

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8 h. ago Tenant advocates say Toronto’s new renoviction bylaw already making ‘positive impact’

A new bylaw aimed at reducing renovictions in Toronto is already having noticeable effects, according to tenant and anti-poverty advocates.

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8 h. ago Ontario's unemployment levels keep surging higher and Toronto is among the worst

As much as we all want to hope for economic recovery in Ontario, joblessness in the province and across Canada is only getting worse, especially in major hubs like Toronto.Even in the wake of recent changes to the nation's immigration program — which many have criticized for causing a too-rapid and unmanageable population surge post-COVID — the proportion of residents who are out of work continues to grow, with fierce competition for even entry-level jobs.In July, Ontario saw another worrying uptick in its unemployment rate, which rose 0.1 per cent month-over-month and 1.2 per cent year-over-year to a painful 7.9 per cent, according to a new Labour Force Survey from StatCan.This makes us the fourth-worst province or territory for job seekers after Newfoundland & Labrador (10.5 per cent), Nunavut (9.9 per cent), and P.E.I. (8.8 per cent).StatCanCanada's national average sits at 6.9 per cent — stable from June, but ...

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8 h. ago Cambodian Monkey, Destined for Research, Dies During Transport to Canada

TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Animal Protection Party of Canada has just learned that an adult male long-tailed macaque from Cambodia was found dead in his transport crate upon arrival at Montreal-Mirabel airport. The details of the monkey’s grueling 45-hour flight from last August were obtained through an Access to Information request […]

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8 h. ago AlayaCare selected to modernize 33 community support agencies, powering the next phase of digital transformation in community care

TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AlayaCare, a leading provider of cloud-based home and community care solutions, is proud to announce it has been selected as the vendor of record in a collaborative RFP process for 33 Community Support Service (CSS) agencies in the Champlain region of Ontario Health East. The collaborative RFP was […]

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8 h. ago Shania Twain just released limited edition Canadian menu items at McDonald's

McDonald's Canada has teamed up with legendary Canadian country singer Shania Twain on two limited-time Canadian-themed items.Starting today in McDonald's locations across Canada, you'll be able to get the new McShaker All Dressed fries (where you put the seasoning into a bag and shake it up) or a Strawberry Pie.On top of these two menu options, which have been dubbed "Shania's Sides, "a special cowboy boot keychain will be given with the purchase of an Extra Value Meal, while supplies last.In a press release, Twain noted how this is a full circle moment for her, given that she worked at McDonald's many years ago in Toronto.

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8 h. ago Air Canada flight attendants’ union declines arbitration proposal from airline

The union representing around 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants says it has declined a proposal from the airline to enter a binding arbitration process. The latest hurdle in negotiations comes just hours before the Air Canada component of the Canadian Union of Public Employees could signal its intent to strike this weekend. The earliest that […]

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8 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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