3 h. ago Major Toronto attraction getting aerial tramway gondola ride

One of Toronto's top attractions is moving forward with a plan to build an aerial gondola offering riders sweeping views.A report addressed to the Toronto Zoo Board of Management, recommending that the attraction move forward with an aerial gondola spanning the zoo grounds. The report recommends the board enter into an agreement with Coldwater, Ont.-based EcoTrek Adventure Group to install and operate aerial tramway systems for a period of up to 20 years.Known as the "SkyPod," the aerial tramway system is expected to enter operation as early as 2027.Artists' rendering of the proposed aerial gondola system at the Toronto Zoo. Image via City of Toronto.The move, which would include a revenue-sharing agreement between the operator and Zoo, is poised for approval by the Zoo board. However, it would still be subject to the required City licenses to permit the necessary tramway infrastructure, including support towers and stations.Proposed route of the aerial gondol...

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9 h. ago Premier Danielle Smith instructs health ministers to improve wait times, transition non

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is directing all four health ministers to collaborate to complete health care restructuring, improve emergency response and slash emergency wait room times. In the next wave of mandate letters which came out Wednesday, Smith tasked each of her health ministers with individual and collaborative goals. Assisted Living and Social Services Minister […]

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10 h. ago Calgary mayoral candidates have pledged to boost public safety. Will the ideas reduce crime?

While downtown advocate welcomes renewed talk of improved policing, another expert argues aspirations are not the same as a workable plan

Events

12 h. ago Steve Staios puts faith in Ottawa Senators to improve after last season's breakthrough

Team's GM is confident in the changes he has made to the NHL team this summer to build off playoff berth.

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14 h. ago Sandman Hotel Group has officially opened the doors of its newest property in the U.S.

Sandman Signature Dallas-Las Colinas Hotel & Suites invites guests to enjoy premium comfort in the heart of Texas. LAS COLINAS, Texas, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Located at 1311 Meridian Dr, Sandman Signature Dallas-Las Colinas Hotel & Suites offers guests the perfect chance to experience an elegant, relaxed, and truly comfortable stay in an ultra-modern […]

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16 h. ago Tropic Levels Software Negotiation Playing Field, Turns Renewal Hell Into Cash Opportunities

AI solution delivers instant enterprise-grade renewal intelligence from $15B spend database to under-resourced finance and procurement teams, enabling 20%+ savings on software contracts NEW YORK, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tropic, the intelligent procurement platform, today announced the launch of Purchase Prep, an AI-powered solution that automates the complex process of software renewal preparation. […]

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17 h. ago Bentley Systems Welcomes Cate Lochead as Chief Marketing Officer

Brings marketing leadership in AI innovation and enterprise software EXTON, Pa. — Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the appointment of Cate Lochead as Chief Marketing Officer. She brings marketing leadership in AI innovation and more than 20 years of experience in enterprise software to Bentley. Most recently, Lochead […]

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19 h. ago Blue Jays going back to Louis Varland to start Game 4 at Yankee Stadium

The reliever allowed a mammoth home run to slugger Aaron Judge in Tuesday’s dramatic collapse

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20 h. ago Improve your home with sales from Amazon October Prime Big Deal Days 2025

From a KitchenAid stand mixer to a portable Cuisinart heater and beyond, read on for the best home improvement deals during Amazon Prime's Big Deal Days 2025 event.

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22 h. ago Boomi Agentstudio Achieves Rapid Adoption, Solidifying Boomi Enterprise Platform as Choice for Agentic AI at Scale

Customers including Lexitas, SPIE, and Avalara are among the organizations already exploring the possibilities of Boomi Agentstudio, fueling momentum that has driven more than 50,000 AI agents into production worldwide CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Boomi™, the leader in AI-driven automation, today announced that Boomi Agentstudio has achieved rapid adoption by both Boomi customers and partners. Customers […]

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27 h. ago Canada was just crowned one of the top countries in the world

Canada has been highly rated by travellers from around the world in a new ranking.Condé Nast Traveler revealed its 2025 Readers' Choice Awards on Tuesday. The travel magazine received a staggering 757,109 votes in its 38th annual Readers' Choice Awards survey, dubbing winners in categories such as best cities and best resorts in the world.CN Traveler also asked its readers to rank their favourite countries around the world, and Canada made the top 10.The True North took 10th place out of a total of 20, with a score of 90.94."Travellers today are craving what's real; experiences that build compassion, spark belonging, and remind us of what we share," said Gloria Loree, chief marketing officer at Destination Canada, in a statement about the ranking."For Americans, Canada offers exactly that. It's a place that welcomes you in, leaves a lasting mark, and sends you home seeing the world and one another a little differently.&q...

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27 h. ago T&T Supermarket to open its latest location in a Toronto mall

A long-standing Loblaws location inside a Toronto mall is due to close its doors this month, but it won't be long before another supermarket giant swoops in to replace it. The Loblaws store inside RioCan Empress at 5095 Yonge St. is preparing to shut down at the end of October, staff confirmed to blogTO via phone call last week. The grocery store, which sat below one of the longest freestanding escalators in North America for decades, will officially close on Saturday, Oct. 25. However, another Loblaw Companies-owned supermarket chain will soon take over the massive retail space. According to a building permit filed with the City, a request to renovate the retail space to accommodate a new T&T Supermarket was accepted back in July. The Vancouver-based Canadian Asian supermarket chain was acquired by Loblaw back in July 2009, and has drastically increased its footprint in Toronto over the past few years, with locations at College and Spadina...

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29 h. ago Edgewood farm’s veterinarian authorized to check on sick ostrich, no testing permitted

The farm had been pushing for broader testing, including blood samples, in hopes of proving the rest of the herd is healthy.

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30 h. ago Opinion: Aging is good. Ageism is bad — and countless British Columbians experience it

Dan Levitt: B.C.'s Office of the Seniors Advocate invited people to respond to a survey on ageism: 84 per cent said it was an issue, and 54 per cent reported they have been directly impacted.

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30 h. ago Police officer presence, transit and open drug use: Mayoral candidates pitch public safety plans

Here's how some mayoral hopefuls are pledging to improve public safety

Events

32 h. ago Blaine Hyggen touts experience while seeking 2nd term as Lethbridge’s mayor

First elected as Lethbridge's mayor in 2021, Blaine Hyggen is running for a second term and the incumbent says his resume speaks for itself.

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32 h. ago Michigan creates additional marijuana tax to fund Whitmer’s plan to ‘fix the damn roads’

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed into law a new 24% tax on marijuana sales between producers and dispensaries, creating revenue to partially fund her long-promised effort to improve the state’s roads. Whitmer made road repairs her priority this year. The Legislature’s fiscal agencies estimate the wholesale tax will generate […]

Economics

34 h. ago Marineland says its remaining belugas shouldn’t be sent to N.S. sanctuary

Federal Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson denied Marineland's request last week for a permit to ship Canada’s last captive whales to buyers at an aquarium in China.

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36 h. ago The Future of Cash Application: How Enterprises Apply Cash with AI

New AI implementations guide cash application efforts to achieve greater heights of efficiency. CHICAGO , Oct. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bectran, Inc., the connected intelligence platform for end-to-end credit, collections, and AR management, has announced the addition of advanced AI-assisted capabilities to its cash application system, delivering a faster way to accurately match and […]

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37 h. ago Ottawa, Ontario urge each other to help Marineland’s belugas amid euthanasia threat

The federal and Ontario governments are urging each other to help 30 belugas at Marineland, which has threatened to euthanize the whales if the park does not receive emergency funds from Ottawa. The federal government should reconsider its position after denying Marineland permits to move the belugas to an aquarium in China, Premier Doug Ford […]

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