5 d. ago Rockcliffe Labs Launches $75 Million Canadian Development Financing at $10 per Share, Reflecting $300 Million Post

TORONTO, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rockcliffe Labs Inc. (“Rockcliffe Labs” or the “Company”), a Canadian biotechnology venture creation platform, announces the launch of a $75 million non-brokered private placement in Canada (the “Offering”) at $10.00 per common share. The Offering reflects a post-money valuation of approximately $300 million and is structured as the […]

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7 d. ago Kiboko Announces Proposed Share Consolidation and Private Placement

Not for Distribution to U.S. Newswire Services or for Dissemination in the United States KELOWNA, British Columbia — Kiboko Gold Inc. (TSXV: KIB) (“Kiboko” or the “Company”) announces that it intends to complete a consolidation of the issued common shares of the Company (the “Common Shares”) on the basis of one (1) post-consolidation Common Share […]

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7 d. ago Winnipeg police investigate fire at Manitoba cabinet minister’s office

This marks the second time in just over a week that Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine's office has been the site of an incident.

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8 d. ago These are the new Toronto happy hours you need to check out right now

There are few better ways to shake off a long work day than hitting a happy hour, and these new ones in Toronto are among the best.Oh, happy hour. We could write an ode about our appreciation for bars' and restaurants' commitment to making their food and drink cheapest when we absolutely need it most.Whether it falls in the last hours of the workday, the wee hours in the morning or at any point on a Monday, a happy hour always delivers on its promise to put a smile on your face.If you've tired of exhausting your same old go-to spots, here are a few new or updated happy hours that you need to check out for after-work drinks this week.Everyside    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by EVERYSIDE - Social Eatery & Taphouse (@drinkeveryside)Very little can compete with a daily happy hour, but a multi-hour happy hour that happens twice daily? Yeah, we'll drin...

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1 week ago Ride a vintage train through fall colours at this lakeside railway in Ontario

With Ontario's fall colours soon to reach their peak in the province, now's the time to plan a road trip to get out and take in those views, and the Port Stanley Terminal Rail is a great way to experience the vibrant seasonal hues and take in a bit of history in the process.This heritage railway offers Scenic Train Rides that take you on a vintage locomotive through the lakeside village of Port Stanley. The 60-minute trip wraps up at Whytes Park, where you can hop off, stretch your legs, snap photos with the old-school circus car, and take in the fall foliage that surrounds the park.If you're looking for something a little more festive, the Pumpkin Patch Train Ride is a seasonal offering, too. It takes you out to a pumpkin patch at Whytes Park, where you can even pick out a pumpkin to bring home.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Railway City Tourism (@railwaycity...

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1 week ago Dearborn mayor holds firm on remarks about Christian minister

Mayor Abdullah Hammoud of Dearborn, Mich., has refused to say he’s sorry for remarks he made that went viral after he told a Christian minister he’s “not welcome here,”’ reports Fox News Digital. At Dearborn’s first city council meeting on Tuesday since Hammoud’s Sept. 9 exchange with local Christian minister Ted Barham during a street […]

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1 week ago Iconic Canadian fashion giant has a flashy new store at Eaton Centre

Fashion lovers rejoice! Simons just doubled down in Toronto.In addition to its Mississauga store at Square One Shopping Centre, Simons now has two more stores in the GTA.The first landed at the Yorkdale mall in August this year, and the second has opened its doors to the public at the Toronto Eaton Centre on Sept. 18. That brings Simons’ Canadian store count to 19.What to expectKnown for its trend-forward offerings, the Quebec-born retailer blends in-house labels — think Twik, Icône, Contemporaine, Le 31, Djab and Simons Maison — with big-name global designers.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by CULTR Toronto (@cultrtoronto)The new three-level, 112,000-square-foot store is filled with everything from trend-forward streetwear to timeless modern classics and offers style at multiple price points for women, men, and the home.Whether you’re...

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1 week ago These 8 new restaurants in Toronto are actually worth the hype

A new restaurant seems to pop up in Toronto every day, but we've got the scoop on which ones you actually need to try.Summer 2025 has been a fruitful one for the Toronto food scene. Now that we think of it, every season is, but late summer has brought us some real gems we hope are able to stand the test of time.Whether you're in the mood for a one-of-a-kind luxury dining experience or a classic hot pot session with your friends, the Toronto food scene's got you covered and well-fed.Here's our round-up of some of the best new restaurants in Toronto you need to check out.Golden Horseshoe BBQ    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Golden Horseshoe Barbecue (@goldenhorseshoebbq)If you haven't been hearing the buzz about this new barbecue spot at the corner of Dupont and Christie, you need to wake up and smell the brisket.All jokes aside, since opening its...

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1 week ago Lawmakers and activists call for action after AP reveals US tech role in China’s surveillance state

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers and activists across the political spectrum called on American tech firms to stop selling surveillance equipment to Chinese police and for Congress to examine the issue after The Associated Press reported that U.S. technology had played a far greater role than previously known in enabling human rights abuses by Beijing. Republican […]

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1 week ago Major international discount chain opening first store in Toronto

Get your shopping cart ready, because a global discount chain — which has often been described as Temu in real life — is gearing up to open its first location right here in Toronto. Established in 2010, Panda Mart is a South African discount retailer known for carrying low-cost household goods, home decor, furniture, beauty products, stationery, and accessories. The global brand is preparing to open its very first store in North America in Scarborough at 768 Warden Ave. this week. The 120,000-square-foot store, which was previously home to a Rona, is set to carry over 30,000 products across all its categories.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Panda Mart Canada (@pandamart.canada)Since launching in South Africa, the brand's presence has grown to 40 stores across 12 countries, including Australia, New Zealand, and now Canada. The retai...

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2 w. ago Police investigate fires, broken windows at offices of Manitoba politicians

Police are investigating damage at the Winnipeg constituency offices of two Manitoba cabinet ministers.

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2 w. ago 'Stranger Things' stars stopped in at a Toronto restaurant and posed with staff

A gaggle of stars from Netflix's perpetually popular show Stranger Things just stopped by an equally beloved Toronto restaurant for a bite.While no telekenesis or parallel universes were present at the celebrated Entertainment District Thai restaurant Pai this weekend, diners were still treated to a somewhat strange sight, indeed.Stranger Things stars Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, and Caleb McLaughlin, who play the leading roles of Mike, Dustin and Lucas, respectively, stopped by the restaurant unannounced for a meal.Admittedly, stranger things have happened: Pai just so happens to be a celebrity hot spot in the city, attracting everyone from TIFF attendees to the entire cast of Guillermo del Toro's new Frankenstein movie.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Jeff Regular (@paitoronto)"[Finn Wolfhard] back at ...

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2 w. ago Premier Ford joins Barrie mayor in visiting city’s homeless encampments

Premier Doug Ford made a weekend visit to Barrie, where he joined Mayor Alex Nuttall in touring the city’s homeless encampments. In a Facebook post shared by Nuttall on Saturday, the two can be seen visiting the sites. Nuttall called for provincial support earlier this month after declaring a state of emergency over the encampments, […]

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2 w. ago Canada remains one of the top choices for international students

Canada has bounced back as a top destination for international students, surpassing the U.S. despite stricter immigration policies.Experts report that Canada remains one of the most popular destinations for international students, according to ApplyBoard's latest Fall 2025 Recruitment Partner Pulse Survey.To find out about changing trends, ApplyBoard, an Ontario-based educational technology company which helps international students apply for post-secondary studies, surveyed nearly 400 student recruitment professionals worldwide. Respondents shared insights on how policy changes influenced interest levels. They also discussed changes in student enrollment trends and the key factors driving students' decisions."The past two years have been marked by changes to the international education landscape, yet study abroad demand remains high," reads the survey. Interest continues to rise, and over 20 percent of respondents reported working with "signifi...

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3 w. ago Manitoba cabinet briefing on landfill search for murder victims not being released

A report that could shed more light on why Manitoba's former government rejected calls to search a landfill for the remains of two murder victims is being withheld.

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3 w. ago Manitoba cabinet minister apologizes for sharing post about American activist’s death

WINNIPEG — A Manitoba cabinet minister is apologizing for sharing a social media post about the killing of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine had shared another person’s post that described Kirk as racist, sexist and transphobic, calling him a “white nationalist mouthpiece.” The post’s author said they had no empathy for […]

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3 w. ago Justin Bieber shows up to Ontario bar and staff were taken by 'complete surprise'

Ontario Beliebers were given the ultimate surprise this past week when megastar Justin Bieber dropped by a local pub unannounced. The singer — who is arguably Ontario's most famous export — is fresh off the release of his surprise album, Swag II, which was released as the reissued bonus version of his seventh studio album, Swag, released just 56 days prior. Between promotional stops for the album, the "Daises" singer took some much-deserved time off to play games at Chicago Pub & Billiards in Cambridge, Ont., located at 1 Hespeler Rd.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Justin Bieber (@lilbieber)"It was a complete surprise," staff at the pub told blogTO. "We didn't receive any advance notice," noting this was the first time the singer had visited the location. While he was there,...

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3 w. ago ‘Have empathy’: Manitoba cabinet minister criticized for comments on Charlie Kirk shooting

Premier Wab Kinew says he intends to have a conversation with a Manitoba cabinet minister Friday after a controversial post she shared on social media.

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3 w. ago Alberta premier condemns ’horrifying’ assassination of American activist Charlie Kirk

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the killing of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a university in Utah should be widely condemned by everyone across the political spectrum. Kirk, the co-founder and chief executive of Turning Point USA, was gunned down Wednesday during a debate at Utah Valley University in Orem, south of […]

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4 w. ago Dwayne Johnson worked out at Toronto gym and staff were starstruck

Staff at a local Toronto gym were delighted by a surprise appearance from wrestling-turned-movie star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.Johnson, who is in town for the Toronto International Film Festival and promoting Benny Safdie's new film, The Smashing Machine, maintained his intense workout regimen at local fitness establishment Fit Squad Training Gym on Peter Street.Gym staff were clearly overjoyed by their encounter with one of Hollywood's most bankable stars, crowding around to snap photos with the 53-year-old.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Fit Squad Training Gym (@fitsquad_training)In the caption of an Instagram carousel of photos showing Johnson posing with staff, Fit Squad wrote, "When someone like The Rock chooses to train here, it's a pretty surreal reminder of what we're building."Aldo Frixione, co-owner of Fit Squad, was on-site d...

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