60 m. ago Norfolk County OPP reporting more thefts including an urn from cemeteries

Norfolk County OPP is reporting more thefts at local cemeteries.  Const. Andrew Gamble, Norfolk OPP’s community engagement officer, on Tuesday said items containing brass and bronze, including name plates and screws, have been stolen from cemeteries over the past week.  In one case, an urn was stolen, Gamble said.  “These acts are deeply concerning and cause […]

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61 m. ago Purpose Investments’ Canadian Yield Shares Suite Receives OSC Receipt, Set to Launch August 21, 2025

TORONTO, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Purpose Investments Inc. (“Purpose” or “Purpose Investments”) is pleased to announce that it has received final prospectus approval for new Canadian Yield Shares ETFs, marking a significant expansion in the evolution of the Yield Shares suite. These ETFs are expected to begin trading on Cboe Canada August 21, […]

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62 m. ago Fringe Review: Chase Padgett: How to Play Guitar (Poorly) a meditation on mentors and masculinity

Using his music career as the through line, he deftly explores growing up, grief and loss

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62 m. ago Legendary Toronto bistro and brunch spot is shutting down after 40 years in business

Another day, another beloved business closing in Toronto.This time, the wave of closures has hit a long-standing Annex institution, By The Way (BTW), a colourful restaurant that has been serving up Mediterranean plates, breakfast and more near Bloor and Bathurst for decades.BTW's team took to their social media pages to share the news over the weekend, much to the sorrow of faithful customers.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by By The Way T.O. (@bythewayto)"After over 40 years in business, and serving and meeting so many wonderful people, we and our family felt that it was time to start a new chapter," explains the post.Written by owners Amir and Ruth Benedikt, the post goes on to thank the Annex community, staff members, and the many loyal customers for supporting the business throughout the years and making it a community stalwart."It's the people...

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64 m. ago Canada’s Keegan Messing announces return to competitive figure skating

Will attend Skate Canada camp.

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71 m. ago Andrew Tate sues Meta, TikTok for over $50 million for ‘deplatforming’ him

Andrew Tate said that he's moving forward with the lawsuits 'for the people everywhere who have been lied about, banned, cancelled.'

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76 m. ago Ontario cemetery theft suspects target urn, other brass and bronze items: police

A string of alleged cemetery thefts in southwestern Ontario has police appealing for help.

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86 m. ago Explosion on cargo ship closes Baltimore shipping channel near site of 2024 bridge collapse

BALTIMORE — Investigators on Tuesday were trying to determine what caused an explosion aboard a cargo ship laden with coal as it departed Baltimore’s harbour for East Africa. Officials said no one was injured in the blast Monday evening, which prompted a mayday call when it was reported near the site of last year’s Francis […]

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88 m. ago Here's everything you need to know about Fan Expo Canada 2025 in Toronto

Fan Expo Canada is nearly here.From August 21 to 24, the country's largest pop-culture event will return to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. A bunch of big-name celebrities will be in attendance for photos, autographs and panels, including Canada's own Michael J. Fox (Back to the Future trilogy) and William Shatner (Star Trek series), Hailee Steinfeld (Sinners), Ewan McGregor (Star Wars franchise), and Tom Welling, alongside several other cast members from Smallville. There will also be many voice actors, comic creators and other guests."The goal that we set ourselves is to deliver the very best in pop culture to our fans, and we strive every year to achieve that for them," says Andrew Moyes, vice president of Fan Expo HQ. This year, that includes some of the above programming, as well as some big booths from the likes of Nintendo, Paramount and Netflix."A lot of people don't realize that Fan ...

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1 hour ago There's a gigantic kite festival happening in Ontario this weekend

A free two-day event coming to scenic rural Ontario is melding classic festival offerings like food, vendors and live music with something you won't find anywhere else: a kite show featuring some of the largest and most unique kites — flown by some of the most talented professionals — in North America.For two days, the Hopeville Kite Festival will take over the skies of Grey County with a bedazzling array of colour and wonder, offering crowds the chance to watch professionals at work, all while enjoying some musical performances, indulging in some handheld eats, and shopping at some local stalls.Organizers are inviting all fliers, and even those who are not, to come out and join in on the fun at what is the largest annual event of its kind in Ontario. They're promising a weekend of great flights, with some special "mega-sized" kites serving as the stars of the show.Local entertainment group Lar...

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1 hour ago Matheson: Former Oiler Matt Benning rolling with the punches in Toronto

“I still think I’m an NHL defenceman. I didn’t get a chance for a call-up (with the Leafs) but their D core is really good. I don’t blame them"

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1 hour ago RealTruck Scores Overwhelming Win in First Phase of Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Rough Country

Reinforces RealTruck’s deep commitment to vigorously protect its 1,000+ patent portfolio against infringement ANN ARBOR, Mich. — RealTruck, a global aftermarket product and accessory brand and a digital destination for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts, achieved a significant victory in its lawsuit against Rough Country, LLC, when the U.S. District Court for the Western […]

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1 hour ago Fake Labubu dolls pose choking hazard for children, U.S. warns

The counterfeit dupes of the popular plush Labubu dolls are sometimes called “Lafufus” – but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has another name for them: choking hazards. The commission issued a warning on Monday for consumers to avoid the counterfeit dolls because they pose “a serious risk of choking and death to young children.” […]

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1 hour ago Ottawa bakery’s rainbow doughnuts return for Pride, with a call for real allyship

Behind the fondant arcs is queer joy, and a critique of how the annual celebration-protest is commercialized at the expense of small businesses in the LGBTQ+ community.

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2 h. ago IQM to Integrate Quantum Computer Into Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s HPC Systems

IQM Radiance 20-qubit upgradeable full stack superconducting quantum computer will be the first on-premises quantum computer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). The system will be delivered by the third quarter of 2025, and it will be integrated with ORNL’s high-performance computing (HPC) systems to advance hybrid quantum-classical application development. TENNESSEE, USA & ESPOO, Finland […]

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2 h. ago If and when this prospect dog will have his Day with the Edmonton Oilers

The Top 20 countdown of our 2025 Cult of Hockey Prospect Series continues. These are the twenty young men in the system today closest to making an impact with the big club. Players only fall off the list once they: -Make the NHL -Get dealt to a different organization -Age out, or -Drop off the […]

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2 h. ago Despite a flurry of meetings on Russia’s war in Ukraine, major obstacles to peace remain

The second Oval Office meeting in six months between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy went off smoothly Monday, in sharp contrast to their disastrous encounter in February. European leaders joined the discussions in a show of transatlantic unity and both they and Zelenskyy repeatedly thanked Trump for his efforts to end […]

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2 h. ago «Je n’avais rien à perdre»: l'incroyable renaissance sportive du kayakiste Vincent Jourdenais

L’année 2024 a été difficile pour le kayakiste Vincent Jourdenais.

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2 h. ago Ford Seeks to Sell Excess Battery Supply in Weakened EV Market

Ford Motor Co. and South Korea’s SK On are seeking buyers for excess battery supply produced at their new joint-venture Kentucky factory, underscoring the waning demand for electric vehicles in the US.

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2 h. ago Thank you, Mr. President. Zelenskyy deploys gratitude diplomacy for second visit to Oval Office

LONDON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wasn’t going to risk being accused of being ungrateful this time. With peace talks on the table and a chance to rebound from his disastrous White House scolding six months ago, Zelenskyy made sure to show his gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump during Monday’s meeting in the Oval […]

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