4 h. ago Charting the Global Economy: US Retail Sales Point to Resilience

US retail sales posted solid advances in consecutive months for the first time this year, tempering concerns of a retrenchment in spending as consumers remain unsettled by the potential for tariff-induced inflation.

Culture

7 h. ago Were you planning to fly Air Canada? What you need to know about the strike

Air Canada flights are cancelled after thousands of flight attendants began a strike early Saturday morning. The company says the work stoppage means all Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights would be cancelled amid the work stoppage. Around 130,000 customers will be affected each day that the strike continues. For summer travellers worried about […]

Transport

9 h. ago This $11 million mansion has one of Ontario's largest backyard pools

If you've ever dreamed of living somewhere your backyard looks less like "suburbia" and more like a five-star Caribbean resort, 59 Macamo Crt. in Vaughan is basically the real estate equivalent of a mic drop.Set on a gated 1.11-acre ravine lot, this estate is about as subtle as a gold-plated yacht.The heated driveway says "shovelling is for peasants," the cathedral-high ceilings scream opulence, and the solid concrete block construction makes it feel like it could survive a zombie apocalypse — if zombies were even allowed past the gate.The living room. Inside, you get over 11,000 square feet of living space — enough room for your family, your in-laws, your friends, and the entire cast of a reality TV pilot.The family room. The main floor is open-concept with all the living areas flowing from one room to the next.The primary bedroom. Upstairs, the six bedrooms and eight bathrooms are all styled like luxury hotel suites, complete...

Economics

9 h. ago What the Toronto Eaton Centre looked like when it was under construction

The CF Toronto Eaton Centre might be the place where you now shop for holiday gifts, back-to-school sales, and vacation outfits, but what many people don't know is the complex history behind its construction. Before it became Canada's busiest mall, the Eaton Centre was actually the focus of contentious public debates, major architectural innovation and a dramatic transformation of downtown Toronto's streetscape in the 1970s. The shopping centre occupies land once owned almost entirely by the Eaton's department chain, which had revolutionized the Canadian retail industry after its founding by Timothy Eaton in the 19th century. View of the Eaton Centre construction in 1975. Photo: City of Toronto Archives.By the mid-20th century, Eaton's owned most of the land bounded by Yonge, Queen, Bay and Dundas streets, excluding Old City Hall and the Church of the Holy Trinity. However, as operations continued to move to suburban locations in the 1960s, Ea...

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9 h. ago Ontario’s largest farm of its kind lets you hang out with fluffy mini highland cows

An Ontario farm is now offering what may be the most painfully adorable, Insta-worthy experience that any animal lover will be champing at the bit to take part in: meet-and-greet sessions with cute, furry miniature highland cows.Hinterland Estate is Ontario's largest farm exclusively raising mini Highland cows, a rare breed of cattle that you can get up close and personal with upon your visit.Located just under two hours from Toronto in St. Anns, which is in the Niagara region, Hinterland has specialized in raising and showcasing Mini Highland Cows for years, offering chances for people to come interact with the creatures, and even stay overnight on the property. Your experience kicks off in a luxury mini home, where you'll be served refreshments — a different menu is available based on the time of day you arrive — paired with picturesque views of a peaceful pond and grazing cows. Then, yo...

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9 h. ago Canada's oldest annual fair is in Ontario but it's not the CNE

Friday marks the kickoff of this year's Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), thought of as the biggest, best and most legendary festival in all of Canada.While the annual 18-day event replete with classic midway rides, nostalgic carnival games and more ostentatious snacks than you could ever imagine does boast a long, rich history at a whopping 146 years old, it is not actually the oldest of its kind in the country.That title belongs to a far lesser-known fair well outside Toronto in historic Williamstown, Ontario.Just under four hours' drive from the big city, this quaint little town of less than 500 people is the sort of place one might simply pass by on the way to somewhere else.But, it is home to a handful of sites well worthy of visiting, especially for history buffs — including the eponymous grounds where the Williamstown Fair takes place each August.Founded all the way back in 1808 and brought to its current location i...

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9 h. ago U.S. tourist gives Toronto rave review and here's what they loved

When you're caught up in the grind of everyday life, it's easy to forget how great Toronto really is, but sometimes, all it takes is a fresh perspective to fall back in love with the place we call home. Last year, over 26.5 million visitors made their way to Toronto, contributing a massive $8.8 billion in spending and leading to a total economic impact of $13 billion. However, beyond those impressive numbers, there are always personal stories — such as one recently shared to Reddit that reminds us locals why the city continues to draw so many people in. The post on the Toronto subreddit from an American visitor has gone viral, racking up over 1,500 upvotes and more than 200 comments. It comes from a Louisville, Kentucky resident who recently visited the city with their family. "I know there are several other threads in this Toronto subreddit from Americans who visit there and are impressed. So I hope you can a...

Society

10 h. ago Alejandro Kirk does it all as Blue Jays win comeback thriller to open series against Texas

All-star catcher got to Rangers bullpen and Jeff Hoffman shut the door.

Other

13 h. ago First Trust Portfolios Canada Announces Cap, Buffer and Dates of August Buffer ETF

TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FT Portfolios Canada Co. (“First Trust Canada”), announced today that the cap, buffer and dates for the next Target Outcome Period for the First Trust Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF – AUG (AUGB.F) (the “fund” or “August Buffer ETF”) are as follows: TICKER CAP BUFFER OUTCOME PERIOD AUGB.F […]

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14 h. ago Surging Blue Jays crushing ratings game too with huge Sportsnet numbers

It’s one of the toughest tickets in town for the live crowd as the Blue Jays have become one of the hottest stories in professional sports right now. And as a result, the team with the best record in the American League is once again delivering a massive ratings bonanza for Sportsnet. According to a […]

Sport

15 h. ago Blue Jays expecting Bieber, Springer soon, but don’t hold breath on Santander

Don't expect the Jays to mess with what's working unless they're certain Santander is back to his old self.

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16 h. ago S&P/TSX composite edges slightly lower as markets watch Trump

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index edged lower to cap off Friday’s trading session, weighed down by losses in technology stocks, while U.S. markets were mixed amid a high-profile international meeting. “Within the day, I think everyone’s just waiting and watching for Trump … and what’s going to come out of this meeting, so it’s […]

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16 h. ago Former mayor facing sentencing for sex assaults given time to find lawyer

Trevor Birtch was granted an adjournment of his sentencing hearing for convictions stemming from his second sexual assault trial

Events

16 h. ago RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Announces August 2025 Distribution

TORONTO — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (“RioCan”) (TSX: REI.UN) today announced a distribution of 9.65 cents per unit for the month of August. The distribution will be payable on September 8, 2025, to unitholders of record as at August 29, 2025. About RioCan RioCan meets the everyday shopping needs of Canadians through the ownership, […]

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16 h. ago PIMCO Canada Corp. Announces Monthly Distributions for PIMCO Canada Exchange Traded Series

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or for dissemination in the United States TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PIMCO Canada Corp. (“PIMCO Canada”) today announced the 2025 August cash distributions for the ETF series (“ETF Series”) of the PIMCO Canada mutual funds that distribute monthly (“Funds”). Unitholders of record of the […]

Economics

16 h. ago Water Ways Announces Effective Date of Share Consolidation and Provides Corporate Update

TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Water Ways Technologies Inc. (TSXV: WWT) (“Water Ways” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that further to its news release dated June 18, 2025, the Company has received final acceptance from the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”) of the consolidation of its outstanding common shares (the “Common Shares”) […]

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17 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Man, woman charged with 44 offences in GTA human trafficking case

Two people are facing 44 combined charges in a human trafficking investigation in the Greater Toronto Area that began in June. It’s alleged that through a combination of deception, coercion and control, the accused trafficked 14-year-old and 17-year-old female victims and the money they earned was surrendered to and kept by the accused. It’s further […]

Events

17 h. ago University of Toronto ranked among top 25 schools in the world

A prestigious academic ranking has named three universities in Canada among the top 100 in the world.ShanghaiRanking Consultancy released its 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) on Friday. This year, more than 2,500 institutions were considered for the annual list, including 28 universities in Canada.The ARWU, which began in 2003, examines several factors when ranking schools, including the number of Nobel Prizes, Fields medalists, highly cited researchers, and papers published in Nature or Science produced by the school.Additionally, it also looks at universities with a significant amount of papers indexed in the Science Citation Index-Expanded, Social Science Citation Index and the Web of Science.Each of those criteria is weighted, and schools are given a score out of 100. The best 1,000 schools of the 2,500 schools considered are published.The universities in Canada that made it on to the top 100 list are the University of To...

Society

18 h. ago Court ruling has no impact on Alberta Prosperity Project, according to CEO Mitch Sylvestre

"It actually gives us more time to prepare for the actual referendum itself," said APP CEO Mitch Sylvestre.

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18 h. ago Court ruling has no effect on Alberta Prosperity Project, according to CEO Mitch Sylvestre

"It actually gives us more time to prepare for the actual referendum itself," said APP CEO Mitch Sylvestre.

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