66 m. 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...

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10 h. ago Advance vote for Spruce Woods byelection begins in Brandon Saturday

Election Day is Aug. 26, but the elections office opens in Brandon at 8 a.m. Saturday for advance voting.

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14 h. ago Strategic Storage Trust VI, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results

Q2 Total revenues increased approximately 9.6% compared to the same period in 2024. Q2 Increased Same-Store Revenues by approximately 5.1% for the Quarter. Q2 Net loss attributable to common stockholders decreased approximately 46.4% compared to the same period in 2024. Q2 Increased Same-Store Net Operating Income (“NOI”) by approximately 9.6% for the Quarter. YTD Total […]

Culture

15 h. ago Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden over ‘salacious’ comments

The first lady’s threats echo a favoured strategy of her husband, who has aggressively used litigation to go after critics.

Politics

17 h. ago Lorne Gunter: UCP receipt policy a blow to government transparency

On August 18, 2021, Aderoju Alao paid $154.54 — including a tourism levy, the GST and a destination marketing fee — for one night’s stay at the Four Points Hotel in Grande Prairie. At the time, Alao was a ministerial assistant to then-advanced education minister Demetrios Nicolaides and she was accompanying the minister on a […]

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17 h. ago Partners Value Investments L.P. Announces Q2 2025 Interim Results

TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Partners Value Investments L.P. (the “Partnership”, TSX: PVF.UN TSX: PVF.PR.U) announced today its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2025. All amounts are stated in U.S. dollars. The Partnership recorded a net loss of $6.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to net […]

Culture

18 h. ago Brookfield Business Partners Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bids for Units and Exchangeable Shares

BROOKFIELD, News, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Business Partners (NYSE: BBU, BBUC; TSX: BBU.UN, BBUC) today announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) has accepted a notice filed by Brookfield Business Partners L.P. of its intention to renew its normal course issuer bid for its limited partnership units (“Units”) and a notice filed […]

Economics

19 h. ago T1 Energy and Corning Deal Accelerates ‘Made in America’ Solar Momentum

Landmark supply agreement catalyzes scalable, cost-competitive U.S. solar supply chain, supporting thousands of jobs and advancing energy security AUSTIN, Texas and CORNING, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — T1 Energy Inc. (NYSE: TE) (“T1,” “T1 Energy,” or the “Company”) and Corning Incorporated (“Corning,” NYSE: GLW) today announced a strategic commercial agreement that boosts the […]

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19 h. ago A record number of investors see stocks as overvalued, BofA says

Some strategists have warned a sharp rally since April lows risks overheating into a bubble

Economics

31 h. ago COSCIENS Biopharma Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Provides Strategic Initiatives Update

COSCIENS Board of Directors approves a plan to voluntarily delist from Nasdaq, while retaining the Company’s listing on the TSX TORONTO, ONTARIO, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — COSCIENS Biopharma Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCI) (TSX: CSCI) (“COSCIENS” or the “Company”), a life science company focused on natural ingredients and pharmaceutical solutions, today reported its financial and […]

Culture

32 h. ago RYAM Leadership to Highlight Growth Strategy at August Investor Conference and Roadshow

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE: RYAM) (the “Company”), the global leader in High Purity Cellulose, today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer De Lyle Bloomquist and Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President Finance Marcus Moeltner will engage with investors at two events later this month — the 16th Annual Midwest […]

Politics

32 h. ago Toronto's new Ontario Line subway just took a huge step toward completion

While progress on Toronto's Eglinton Crosstown LRT has been very much one step forward, two steps backward as of late, work on the Ontario Line subway is going forth full steam ahead, with the provincial government announcing another pivotal moment in the route's construction on Thursday.In preparation for massive tunnelling efforts northward, crews have now broken ground on the second tunnel launch shaft near the fututre Gerrard Station, which is where advanced tunnel boring machines (TBMs) — which are presently nameless, but that the public is invited to help come up with epithets for — will start a journey up towards Line 6's northern terminus.The shaft will eventually be the point where trains will switch from the route's below-ground to (controversially) above-ground segments.This step comes after work on the line's first tunnel launch shaft began at Exhibition Station last year.Met...

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33 h. ago Rimini Street Awarded U.S. GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) for Oracle, SAP and VMware Support and Security Services

United States federal, state, local and tribal government can now procure Rimini Street’s ultra-responsive support and advanced security services directly from the U.S. GSA Schedule and immediately achieve up to 90% savings on total software support costs and securely extend the lifespan of software releases LAS VEGAS — Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a global […]

Events

34 h. ago Canadians are holding more cash in their wallets, Bank of Canada finds

OTTAWA — A new survey from the Bank of Canada shows Canadians are keeping more cash in their wallets in an increasingly digital world. The central bank says its 2024 survey on payment methods show Canadians kept an average of $156 in cash on hand, $16 more than in 2023. The survey done in partnership […]

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34 h. ago Euna Solutions Named Government Technology Management Team of the Year in 2025 Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence

Euna Solutions’ executive team is recognized for its strategic leadership, value-driven culture and commitment to serving the public sector ATLANTA & TORONTO — Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based solutions for the public sector, today announced that its executive team has been named the winner of the Gold Stevie® Award in the Government […]

Politics

36 h. ago C2R2 and Mohawk College Launch National Green Building Skills Initiative with Federal Support

New federal investment of $11.3 million to train 5,400 learners for low-carbon careers across Canada HAMILTON, ON, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery (C2R2) is proud to announce a new nationwide green building skills training initiative, Advancing Access and Skills Training for Green Buildings and Retrofits, supported by […]

Society

36 h. ago Thousands of voters cast early ballots in Alberta federal byelection

Elections Canada said more than 14,000 people voted in advance polls for the federal byelection in Battle River-Crowfoot, where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is running.

Politics

37 h. ago Whitecaps, Forge open Canadian Championship semifinals with 2

Tristan Blackmon responded for the 'Caps, scoring in the 18th minute, and Brian White gave Vancouver a 2-1 lead in the 29th minute.

Sport

38 h. ago Cyber A.I. Group Announces the Appointment of NASA Astronaut Charles J. Camarda as Strategic Innovation Advisor

Veteran Astronaut and Aerospace Innovator to Advance CyberAI’s Cutting-Edge AI and Cybersecurity Initiatives MIAMI and NEW YORK and LONDON, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cyber A.I. Group, Inc. (“CyberAI” or the “Company”), an emerging growth Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence and IT services company engaged in the development of next-generation market disruptive AI-driven Cybersecurity technology, announced […]

Science

38 h. ago Seroda Ventures Acquires Majority Stake in Google Cloud Pure

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Seroda Ventures, a premier technology investment and incubation firm led by Vijay Rao, today announced its strategic majority investment in Evonence, a Google Cloud pure-play consulting firm. As part of the transaction, Evonence will merge with Cloudnyx.ai, a Seroda-incubated system integrator with deep expertise in Google Cloud. Vijay Shah, Founder and CEO […]

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