29 m. ago Tech stocks drive S&P/TSX composite lower, U.S. markets flat amid hot macro data

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index finished lower on Thursday, weighed down by losses in the technology sector, while U.S. markets were mostly flat as markets digested U.S. wholesale inflation data. Michael Greenberg, portfolio manager for Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, said much of the market movements came from the recently released macroeconomic data out of […]

Economics

81 m. ago Profound Medical Announces Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

TORONTO, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Profound Medical Corp. (NASDAQ:PROF; TSX:PRN) (“Profound” or the “Company”), a commercial-stage medical device company that develops and markets customizable, AI-powered, incision-free therapies for the ablation of diseased tissue, today reported unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Unless specified otherwise, all amounts in this […]

Culture

95 m. ago BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: TIFF movie controversy over documentary “The Road Between Us”

WATCH as Sun Editor-in-Chief Adrienne Batra and Postmedia political columnists Brian Lilley and Lorrie Goldstein head to the big screen to talk about the controversial movie at Toronto International Film Festival called The Road Between Us that was nixed by TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey. What do YOU think?  Tell us your thoughts in the comment […]

Events

1 hour ago Here's a first look at the brand new Simons store at Toronto's Yorkdale mall

Canadian department store chain Simons is boldly eschewing the doom-and-gloom narrative that's dominated the shopping mall landscape in the GTA lately, entering a phase of ambitious expansion at a time when competitors like Hudson's Bay, Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom (and before them, Sears and Eaton's) no longer exist in the market.The Quebec-based retailer, known as purveyors of stylish choices under both exclusive house labels and well-known designer names, has just officially opened a new location in Toronto's Yorkdale Shopping Centre, with another coming to the CF Eaton Centre this fall.And, we got an early peek at the store on Thursday morning before it launched to the public.Taking over the two-level anchor space formerly held by a Nordstrom, the outpost is the eighteenth store for Simons, and its biggest one outside of Quebec. But if you're expecting anything like the standard department store, or even like any other S...

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2 h. ago Toronto cops arrest 4 more people, lay 88 charges in music studio shootout

Toronto Police say they’ve made four more arrests and laid 88 more charges in an ongoing investigation into a gunfight last November. Police say plainclothes officers were conducting an unrelated investigation on Queen St. W. on Nov. 11 when three people arrived in a stolen vehicle and fired shots at a building being used as […]

Events

2 h. ago Toronto coffee shop unshaken by Starbucks' plans to move in next door

Starbucks is gearing up to open a new location next door to a long-running Toronto cafe, but the cafe's owner isn't worried about it.When Sharon Nuzati, owner of the Annex's beloved First & Last Coffee Shop, first learned that a new Starbucks location was moving in just doors down from her cafe, she says that she "freaked out," but now, she's singing a different tune.First & Last, Nuzati's charming, low-key cafe has held court in its cozy Dupont Street location for the better part of the past decade, one of what's now approaching a dozen coffee shops in the 1-kilometre stretch of Dupont between Davenport and Bathurst.All of this to say, she's no stranger to a little bit of healthy competition. Still, when she heard the news that the corporate coffee juggernaut would eventually move into a retail space in an under-construction condo building right next door, it sent her into a bit of a tailspin.Cohabitating with o...

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2 h. ago Friends of the Bar U still no has leads on mistakenly sold painting despite plenty of publicity

The Friends of the Bar U still has no leads as it attempts to recover a painting mistakenly sold over a month ago at a gift shop run by the non-profit. The painting, Bison on the Western Range by Calgary artist Corrie Buwalda, was purchased on July 8 at the gift shop at the Bar […]

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2 h. ago Friends of the Bar U still has no leads on mistakenly sold painting despite plenty of publicity

The Friends of the Bar U still has no leads as it attempts to recover a painting mistakenly sold over a month ago at a gift shop run by the non-profit. The painting, Bison on the Western Range by Calgary artist Corrie Buwalda, was purchased on July 8 at the gift shop at the Bar […]

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2 h. ago Nazem Kadri and HDA aim to inspire Toronto youth through hockey

The Hockey Diversity Alliance is seeing positive results from its goal to spread the game's reach.

Sport

3 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

3 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

4 h. ago Daulton Varsho reveals how Blue Jays teammate stole his jersey number

Outfielder had to switch jersey numbers from No. 25 to No. 5 after Anthony Santander joined team in off-season.

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4 h. ago Sonor Investments Limited Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

TORONTO, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sonor Investments Limited (“Sonor” or the “Company”) today reported its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2025.                     6 months ended June 30       3 months ended June 30           […]

Culture

5 h. ago Werner recalls more than 100,000 ladders due to potential fall and injury hazard

Werner on Thursday said it is recalling more than 100,000 faulty ladders due to a locking mechanism that can fail, potentially causing users to fall and injure themselves. In cooperation with federal consumer product regulators, Werner is recalling 122,250 Multi-Max Pro ladders that come in 20-foot and 24-foot sizes. The ladders were sold exclusively at […]

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5 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

5 h. ago ‘PR perfume on institutional moral rot’: Toronto film festival’s apology to makers of October 7 doc rings hollow to some

Festival CEO Cameron Bailey issued an apology to the makers of a documentary and to the 'TIFF community' but some say it's not enough

Culture

5 h. ago Q and A: After a tough 2024, The Black Keys bounce back with No Rain, No Flowers

On No Rain, No Flowers, the title track of the Black Keys’ 12th studio record, vocalist Dan Auerbach sings, “There’s evil people in this world. Live long enough, and you will be burned.” For those familiar with the rock duo’s recent history, it may seem as if the song is addressing the much-publicized turmoil that […]

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6 h. ago New Ontario hotel offers stylish stay inside Canada’s oldest flatiron building 

Historic property blends heritage charm with Scottish flair in tourist village Elora

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6 h. ago Canadians boycotting U.S. trips at record numbers while more Americans travel north

For the first time in at least five years, American travel to Canada has outnumbered Canadian visits to the United States, according to new data.Statistics Canada released its latest international arrivals numbers on Monday. It found that 1.8 million Americans travelled north by car in July, while only 1.7 million Canadian residents returned by car from a visit to the U.S.According to the report, Canadians visiting the U.S. by land saw a steep 36.9 per cent decline from July 2024. Comparatively, American trips to Canada in July declined 7.4 per cent from the same time last year.It reveals a sharp switch-up after years of Canadian travel down south outnumbering Americans visiting Canada.U.S.-resident trips to Canada by automobile, July 2019 to 2025. (Statistics Canada)StatCan included cross-border travel data dating back to 2019 that shows the rare reversal in travel patterns. Canadians visiting the U.S. routinely outpaced American travel to Canada up until last month.Trave...

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6 h. ago Simons opens first Toronto store at Yorkdale. Can it succeed where Nordstrom failed?

Watch chief executive Bernard Leblanc on why the Quebec company is bullish on retail

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