4 h. ago Barber shop that left Chinatown due to crime destroyed in suspicious Vancouver fire

Bootleg Barbers was one of several businesses destroyed by a suspicious fire on Hastings Street near Nanaimo Street last week.

Events

13 h. ago Kirkland, WA New Construction Expert Feisal Ramjee Joins eXp Realty

Top-producing solo agent and trusted builder partner brings new construction mastery and long-term vision to eXp’s innovative platform BELLINGHAM, Wash., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — eXp Realty®, “the most agent-centric real estate brokerage on the planet™” and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), is proud to welcome Feisal Ramjee, one […]

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14 h. ago Mastercard gives AI agents the ability to shop on your behalf

AI agents won’t have total autonomy to click “buy,” with consumers still having the final say over what’s purchased

Technology

16 h. ago Flatiron Health Announces Research to Be Presented at ISPOR 2025

Flatiron’s research at this year’s conference highlights the ability of scalable, high-quality real-world oncology data and novel rigorous approaches for health outcomes research to support both research and regulatory use cases. NEW YORK — Flatiron Health today announced its presence at ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research 2025 Conference, set to take […]

Science

16 h. ago United Steelworkers union congratulates Canada’s new Prime Minister, reaffirms urgent priorities for workers

TORONTO, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marty Warren, Canadian National Director of the United Steelworkers union (USW), today issued the following statement: “On behalf of the 225,000 members of the United Steelworkers union across Canada, we extend our congratulations to Mark Carney on being elected as the next Prime Minister of Canada. Workers across […]

Politics

17 h. ago Ability Biotherapeutics Moves to Inspire Bio Innovations in Montreal, Pioneering the New Generation of Targeted Antibodies

MONTREAL — Ability Biotherapeutics, a Quebec-based leader in antibody therapeutics, is proud to announce its new location at Inspire Bio Innovations. The company will occupy the 6th floor of Phase 2 in the transformative redevelopment of the former Montreal Chest Institute, marking a significant step in its growth within Montreal’s thriving life sciences ecosystem. The […]

Events

19 h. ago AI Adoption Surges, but Planning Gaps Persist: Vena’s 2025 Industry Report Reveals What’s Next for FP&A Teams

57% of finance teams are using AI, but most still face major challenges with data silos, manual workflows and operational maturity Vena, the only agentic AI-powered FP&A platform purpose-built to fully amplify the Microsoft technology ecosystem, today released its 2025 State of Strategic Finance industry report, revealing that while finance teams are embracing AI and […]

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31 h. ago Suspect in Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse theft charged in federal court

WASHINGTON — A man accused of stealing a purse from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was charged Monday in federal court with aggravated identity theft, robbery and fraud. Video captured Mario Bustamante Leiva taking Noem’s purse while she dined at a restaurant in Washington, D.C., on April 20 under the protection of Secret Service agents, […]

Politics

33 h. ago OpenAI lets users go shopping with ChatGPT, challenging Google

The shopping feature puts the chatbot in more direct competition with other online sources of consumer reviews

Technology

34 h. ago Liberal voters directed to wrong polling station in battleground Toronto riding

Liberal voters in one of Toronto's most hotly-contested battleground ridings were mistakenly directed to the wrong station in what could prove a costly election day fumble.A voter in midtown Toronto's Eglinton—Lawrence riding reported that homes on their block were issued flyers on behalf of Liberal candidate Vince Gasparro in the morning hours after the polls opened.The flyer directed voters from at least one Glencairn Avenue address, and possibly other streets, to cast their ballots at John Wanless Public School, contradicting voter information cards specifying the correct location of Glenview Senior Public School.Luckily, the voters who reported this discrepancy had already cast their ballots by the time the flyer arrived on their doorsteps, but it raises questions of just how widespread this error was.A representative from Gasparro's campaign confirmed the report to blogTO, explaining that "after some investigation, it looks like a...

Events

35 h. ago La lutte contre l’agent orange continue au Vietnam, 50 ans après la fin de la guerre

Des millions de personnes sont encore confrontées quotidiennement à son héritage chimique.

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45 h. ago Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to partially divest Coalburn 1

Coalburn 1 is a 500MW construction-stage battery project, which is set to become the biggest of its kind in Europe COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), on behalf of its fund Copenhagen Infrastructure IV (CI IV), has signed an agreement to divest a 50% ownership stake, upon site commissioning, […]

Economics

67 h. ago New brands, recipes and habits: How grocery shoppers are standing up to the U.S.

Canada’s trade war with the U.S. has had a swift impact on grocery stores, with companies putting up maple leaf tags on shelves, shifting their product mix and highlighting local items. It has also mobilized many Canadians to change how they shop, and in some cases forgo their preferred products to support domestic companies. Data […]

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3 d. ago Toronto woman opens store of her dreams in hidden coach house

Walk by and you might just miss it: Nestled behind The Greenwood Café is a charming coach house that has been transformed into a record lover's paradise.Local resident and music enthusiast Courtney Radic officially opened the doors of her new record shop, called Baxters Vinyl, in January.Radic, who once ran a small local newspaper, has been a passionate record collector for approximately 15 years."My love for music has always been there," she told blogTO. "The hobby turned into a business, almost organically and naturally, and unfolded during the pandemic."Previously located at 198 Sammon Avenue, just north of Donlands subway station, Baxters Vinyl specializes in relocating records and record collections, preserving vintage vinyl, and putting sought-after albums into the hands of collectors.The new location, which is tucked behind a local café in a hidden coach house, has allowed Radic and her husband Geoff Hill, wh...

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3 d. ago Quel avenir pour «James Bond» après la prise de contrôle d’Amazon?

L’inquiétude règne chez les fans de l’agent 007, qui se demandent à quoi ressemblera l’avenir du célèbre espion.

Economics

4 d. ago Toronto's newest viral sandwich shop keeps selling out hours before closing time

There's a new sandwich shop on the block in Toronto, and the city is already going crazy for it.Lambo's, Vilda's, La Salumeria: Toronto is crazy for a good sandwich, and lucky for those of us that live here, there's no shortage of shops and restaurants in the city that crank out really, really great ones.Lucky for aspiring sandwich artists, the city has made a habit of raising its favourite sandwich shops to legend status when they feel it's deserved, so starting one, however risky, poses serious potential.That's a lesson that Pitmaster and Executive Chef Alex Rad, of Smoque N' Bones fame, is learning with his latest venture, Alfie's Sandwiches+Market.The doors of the Baldwin Village sandwich shop and market opened just a hair over two weeks ago, and, to put it lightly, people in Toronto are utterly obsessed.You don't have to take my word for it, though; instead, refer to the Instagram stories they post nearly every day, within hours of openi...

Economics

4 d. ago Two friends open dream Mexican cafe in Toronto that's also a boutique

Just outside of Dupont subway station in Toronto, two friends have created a vibrant new space that blends nostalgic Mexican flavours, vintage fashion, and community. Wey Cup is a cozy but lively café and boutique that opened its doors last month, thanks to the duo that made it possible — friends Barbara Cervantes and Alejandra Blanco. On the café side, Wey Cup serves up classic coffee shop staples, like espressos, Americanos, and lattes, but it's the Mexican-inspired drinks that really stand out. Their "latte de mi corazón" is a sweet twist on a classic latte, made with creamy horchata. Their "café de olla" is a traditional Mexican brew infused with cinnamon and piloncillo (panela or unrefined whole cane sugar) that offers a taste of home for anyone missing it, or just discovering it. Other menu highlights include "grandma chocolate," a traditional hot chocolate topped with a...

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4 d. ago Maple Leafs’ habits of composure, patience will be crucial in Game 4

For those wondering about the Maple Leafs and killer instinct, we would argue we’ve already seen it in the Battle of Ontario. Whether the Leafs win Game 4 on Saturday night in Ottawa to sweep the Senators won’t be based on an ability to put a team away. It’s going to be more about continuing […]

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4 d. ago FBI arrests Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly helping man evade immigration agents

According to an affidavit, the Wisconsin judge escorted a man named Eduardo Flores-Ruiz and his lawyer away from the courtroom through the jury room door to stave off his arrest.

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4 d. ago Woman faces deportation after wrong turn on Costco run ends at Ontario

What should have been an ordinary afternoon of shopping at Costco turned into a nightmare ordeal at the U.S.-Canada border for one woman and her family.NPR reported that a woman living in the Detroit area of Michigan had been on her way to Costco when a wrong turn led her to the U.S.-Canada border.On March 8, Sarahi, who chooses to go by her first name, said she was travelling with her two young daughters, ages one and five, and brother, 19, to shop and get lunch at a local Costco.However, they didn't know at the time that the GPS was directing them to a Costco in Canada — one located across the border in Windsor, Ont. Sarahi and her brother are immigrants from Guatemala and don't have legal status in the U.S. However, Sarahi's daughters are both U.S. citizens. She said she realized what was happening when U.S. immigration officials approached their car.Both brother and sister were separated and told that they were to be deported. They also had the right to speak t...

Economics