3 h. ago L’OQLF fait marche arrière concernant le nom d’un pub montréalais, jugé trop anglais

L’institution avait demandé au Pub Burgundy Lion d’ajouter le français à son enseigne, car «burgundy» est en anglais.

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3 h. ago Denver Nuggets mascot Rocky the Mountain Lion files lawsuit against NBA team

Man who portrayed character for years is suing NBA team for unspecified damages for violation of disability protection laws.

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4 h. ago Woman stands by donating daughter’s pony to Denmark zoo to be fed to lions

A woman has no regrets about answering a call from a Denmark zoo that is asking for donations of small pets to serve as food for its predators. The Aalborg Zoo wrote its social media accounts on July 31 that “if you have a healthy animal that needs to be given away for various reasons, […]

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5 h. ago Quebec language watchdog backtracks on pub sign it deemed too English

The language office had instructed Pub Burgundy Lion to add French language to its sign because "burgundy" is an English word. 

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5 h. ago Ontario farm is hosting a music festival in a giant sunflower field this month

Mark your calendars, Toronto! Campbell's Cross Farm is hosting a music festival later this month, and it's happening in their massive sunflower field in Inglewood, Ontario. The Sunflower Garden Party will take place amidst hundreds of sunflowers, and is being billed as "Toronto's first alcohol-free music festival." It's a blend of natural beauty and the recently popularized trend of daytime partying without the hangover. What to expectImagine it: endless Instagram-worthy rows of blooms, feel-good DJ sets and other musical acts, and late summer vibes, all wrapped into a one-of-a-kind, 12-hour event that's organized with an eco-conscious mindset.Sunflower Garden organizers also promise a curated "botanical bar" of sober sips to complement inspiring wellness activities and activations, along with a vendor market, art displays and food options.So far, they've dropped a lineup of ...

Culture

6 h. ago Netradyne Strengthens Leadership Team with New CFO and COO Appointments

Appointments reflect Netradyne’s strong growth trajectory and global expansion SAN DIEGO — Netradyne, a global leader in AI-driven road and fleet safety solutions, today announced the appointment of Smita Sanadhya as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Tom Schmitt as Chief Operating Officer (COO). These two key leadership appointments come at a pivotal time of growth […]

Politics

6 h. ago La mascotte des Nuggets poursuit le propriétaire de l’équipe

Rocky le lion de montagne a intenté une poursuite envers le propriétaire de l’équipe en raison d’un licenciement illégal.

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7 h. ago Drinkmate recalls over 100,000 carbonation bottles due to explosion risk

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 100,000 Drinkmate carbonation bottles are being recalled across the U.S. and Canada because they can explode during use, with several consumers reporting cuts and other impact injuries. According to a Thursday notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall covers certain “Drinkmate 1L Carbonation Bottles” sold individually […]

Events

7 h. ago L'OQLF recule: le Pub Burgundy Lion pourra conserver son enseigne

L'Office québécois de la langue française (OQLF) permettra finalement au Pub Burgundy Lion, à Montréal, de conserver son enseigne.

Events

7 h. ago Quebec’s language police tell Burgundy Lion pub its sign is breaking the law

There's a language storm brewing over the name Burgundy Lion, an English pub in the Little Burgundy neighbourhood of Montreal.

Events

11 h. ago Enseigne en anglais: le Pub Burgundy Lion dans la mire de l'OQLF

Le propriétaire du Pub Burgundy Lion est dans la mire de l’Office québécois de la langue française en raison de l’enseigne de son resto-bar.

Events

33 h. ago New Brunswick wildfires: Miramichi blaze getting bigger, others popping up

On Wednesday, New Brunswick’s Fire Watch website listed the Old Field Road wildfire as being 1.358 hectares in size up from the 1,120 hectares reported on Tuesday morning.

Events

51 h. ago Store manager wants city to improve intersection safety after volunteer hit by car crossing the road

"We really hope we can get some cooperation with the city to mark this intersection properly," Laanstra said.

Transport

56 h. ago New Brunswick wildfires: Blaze near Miramichi jumps to more than 1,100 hectares

The ‘Old Field Road’ wildfire near Miramichi was reported as being around 450 hectares on Monday afternoon is now said to be 1,120 hectares in size.

Events

57 h. ago Washington at the centre of a Trump maelstrom as National Guard troops arrive

For Trump, the effort to take over public safety in Washington reflects an escalation of his aggressive approach to law enforcement

Society

61 h. ago N.S. man gets ticket on purpose for walking in woods to fight fire

Jeff Evely, a People’s Party of Canada candidate in the April 28 federal election, was fined almost $29,000 for violating a Nova Scotia fire-safety ban on entering the woods.

Events

62 h. ago Rakovina Therapeutics and NanoPalm Ltd. Sign Letter of Intent to Form Joint Venture Leveraging AI

KT-3283, a dual PARP-HDAC inhibitor, to serve as first development program in NanoPalm’s strategic expansion into the oncology field VANCOUVER, British Columbia and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rakovina Therapeutics Inc. (“Rakovina” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: RKV) (FSE: 7JO0), a biopharmaceutical company advancing cancer therapies through artificial intelligence (AI)-powered drug discovery […]

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2 d. ago 'If you think pigeons are neighbourly, you’re wrong': Resident urges tighter rules as Edmonton updates animal bylaw

The city is bringing forward a modernized framework to promote responsible pet ownership, protect animal welfare and enhance public safety.

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3 d. ago 'I was balling my eyes out' on podium: Calgary's Abigail Strate soars to first international ski

The 24-year-old, who finished third the previous day, topped a deep field in France to strike gold on the Summer Grand Prix circuit.

Society

3 d. ago 'I was bawling my eyes out' on podium: Calgary's Abigail Strate soars to first international ski

The 24-year-old, who finished third the previous day, topped a deep field in France to strike gold on the Summer Grand Prix circuit.

Society