9 h. ago University of Toronto ranked among top 25 schools in the world

A prestigious academic ranking has named three universities in Canada among the top 100 in the world.ShanghaiRanking Consultancy released its 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) on Friday. This year, more than 2,500 institutions were considered for the annual list, including 28 universities in Canada.The ARWU, which began in 2003, examines several factors when ranking schools, including the number of Nobel Prizes, Fields medalists, highly cited researchers, and papers published in Nature or Science produced by the school.Additionally, it also looks at universities with a significant amount of papers indexed in the Science Citation Index-Expanded, Social Science Citation Index and the Web of Science.Each of those criteria is weighted, and schools are given a score out of 100. The best 1,000 schools of the 2,500 schools considered are published.The universities in Canada that made it on to the top 100 list are the University of To...

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23 h. ago Is this finally the goaltender the Edmonton Oilers have long been looking for?

The Top 20 countdown of our 2025 Cult of Hockey Prospect Series begins today. These are the twenty young men in the system right now who are closest to making an impact with the big club. A friendly reminder: Players only fall off the list once they: -Make the NHL -Get dealt to a different […]

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3 d. ago Shania Twain just released limited edition Canadian menu items at McDonald's

McDonald's Canada has teamed up with legendary Canadian country singer Shania Twain on two limited-time Canadian-themed items.Starting today in McDonald's locations across Canada, you'll be able to get the new McShaker All Dressed fries (where you put the seasoning into a bag and shake it up) or a Strawberry Pie.On top of these two menu options, which have been dubbed "Shania's Sides, "a special cowboy boot keychain will be given with the purchase of an Extra Value Meal, while supplies last.In a press release, Twain noted how this is a full circle moment for her, given that she worked at McDonald's many years ago in Toronto.

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7 d. ago Group threatens N.S. with legal action over ‘grossly disproportionate’ woods ban

The Canadian Constitutional Foundation, which supports legal challenges across the country generally relating to charter rights, said this forest ban is one step too far.

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7 d. ago Spectral Medical Announces Second Quarter and Provides Corporate Update

Topline Tigris results expected to be released around mid-August 2025 TORONTO, Aug. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spectral Medical Inc. (“Spectral” or the “Company”) (TSX: EDT), a late-stage theranostic company advancing therapeutic options for sepsis and septic shock, today announced its financial results for the second quarter and provided a corporate update. The second quarter […]

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8 d. ago KUBRA Sweeps Four Comparably Awards for Workplace Excellence

TEMPE, Ariz. — KUBRA, a leading provider of customer experience management solutions for some of the largest utility, insurance, and government entities, is proud to announce it has been recognized with four prestigious 2025 Comparably Awards, cementing its status as a top destination for industry talent and innovation. The company earned honors in the following […]

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1 week ago Lady Gaga en tête des nominations aux Video Music Awards de MTV

Elle est notamment en lice pour le prix principal de la soirée, celui de la vidéo de l’année, avec «Die With A Smile».

Culture

1 week ago Stunning new Canadian coin is a literal eye into country's prehistoric period

A brand-new Canadian coin has just dropped, and with its dinosaur-eye-shaped design, it's giving serious Jurassic World vibes.If you're a coin collector or a dinosaur enthusiast, the Dinosaur Eye coin will certainly pique your interest. The silver coin is oval-shaped, like the outline of the eye of a Thanatotheristes, a dinosaur that wouldn't look out of place in a Jurassic World movie.So what's this dinosaur's Canadian ties?Fossil remains were found in the Foremost Formation, along the Bow River in Alberta, and, according to the Mint, the Thanatotheristes is the oldest known Canadian tyrannosaur and the top predator of its time. It got its official name in 2020, and it's an appropriate one, as Thanatotheristes translates to "reaper of death."This tyrannosaur roamed North America nearly 80 million years ago and was undoubtedly intimidating, measuring up to 10 metres long and weighing up to 2.5 tonnes. An apex predator, it pr...

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1 week ago 17th Annual Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards, Presented by Western Union

Celebrating the story of Canada by sharing the journeys of immigrants including notable food entrepreneurs, a TikTok star, an artistic director, community leaders, innovative scientists and more TORONTO — With nation-building and Canadian pride on people’s minds across the country, we can’t forget that the story of Canada includes the individual stories of immigrants who […]

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2 w. ago Sip on refreshing wines and party with country stars at this Ontario vineyard soirée

Summer nights and refreshing Ontario wines are a match made in heaven — that's a statement many would agree with. What if I told you that it could get even better?One Ontario winery is throwing an exclusive vineyard party that all wine aficionados should keep on their radars — and if you also happen to like country music, you're in for a treat! It's about to be party time at Trius Winery & Restaurant, celebrating the launch of the brand new Trius Méthode Cuvé Close sparkling wine, and the vineyard team is pulling out all the stops for the upcoming Trius Winery Presents Party in the Vineyard.Bring it down to the beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake on Saturday, Aug. 9, and get ready for a summer wine soiree, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. This is a 19+, rain or shine event. Sipping bubblesIt's set to be an unforgettable night stacked with performances from Canadian country stars, tasty bites from food tr...

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3 w. ago Canadian leaders descend upon Ontario cottage country for high stakes meetings

Cottage country is set to become the centre of Canadian power for three days beginning Monday, as leaders from across the country descend on Huntsville for high-stakes meetings.

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3 w. ago Nanaimo singer Cameron Whitcomb tops 2025 Canadian Country Music Awards nominations

American Idol contestant Cameron Whitcomb is tied with Josh Ross, who is nominated in six CCMA categories.

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4 w. ago Stratford sets the stage for what other cities should be doing

A strong connection between the city’s local farms and restaurants is creating a positive ripple effect, and the country benefits too It’s a proud-to-be-Canadian show that has been around for decades in Stratford. But you won’t find it on any of their theatre stages. In fact, you may not even be aware the show exists. […]

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