5 d. ago Alectra Raises $185,000 for The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation in annual Ride to Conquer Cancer

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For the ninth consecutive year, Alectra team members geared up for the Ride to Conquer Cancer, cycling more than 200 kilometres from Toronto to Niagara Falls in support of life-saving cancer research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. With a team of 60 riders, Alectra raised $185,000 […]

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8 d. ago Hundreds of firefighters climb Calgary's tallest tower to support cancer care

Climbing 57 stories in modified firefighting gear, participants aimed to raise awareness about cancer's toll, particularly among firefighters

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2 w. ago LifeLabs partners with POGO to support their ongoing mission of helping Ontario children with cancer

Toronto, Ontario, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LifeLabs, Canada’s leading medical laboratory, is proud to announce its continued partnership with the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) to support Canadian children with cancer and their families. As part of this collaboration, LifeLabs donated $10,000, and gathered many senior leadership team members to come together […]

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3 w. ago Florida Panthers sign Canadian singer Michael Buble – for a cancer fund

The Florida Panthers have signed Canadian singer Michael Buble — for a good cause. Buble, a five-time Grammy-winning pop icon from Burnaby, B.C., has signed on to be part of the team’s fundraising efforts for the American Cancer Society. The “Panthers on the Prowl” initiative combines art and philanthropy to support cancer research and patient […]

Science

3 w. ago Toronto tower makes final push for tallest in Canada and first to hit 'supertall' status

A Toronto condo development is now officially taking over the crown of Canada's tallest building and becoming the first to achieve "supertall" status in the country.However, the 85-storey behemoth approaching its final height at the corner of Yonge and Bloor will only bear this title for a few months, falling to the second-place position by next year.It's a milestone that didn't come without significant hurdles along the way. Construction of the megalith now known as One Bloor West has been fraught with challenges. Envisioned by developer Sam Mizrahi, the proposal began construction with an 85-storey plan that faced permitting issues, construction stoppages, and behind-the-scenes financial drama before ultimately swelling to an approved height of 91 storeys. But the ambitious plan built with a structural exoskeleton, devised by U.K.-based architects Foster + Partners working with local talent Core Architects, proved a bit too ambitious. Prev...

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3 w. ago Vancouver's opulent CURV tower gets away with switching out of below

Douglas Todd: For the price of one penthouse suite, developers behind the tallest tower in Vancouver are getting out of their vow to include below-market apartments in their grand design.

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