7 h. ago Otter dies in tragic accident at the Calgary Zoo/ Wilder Institute

Remi, a 3-month-old North American river otter pup, passed away on Tuesday in a tragic accident at the Calgary Zoo/ Wilder Institute. Remi sustained a life-ending cervical spinal cord injury while playing with her littermate, Howe. “We believe her passing was swift and she did not suffer,” the zoo said in a statement on Wednesday. […]

Events

8 h. ago Toronto landmark to be redeveloped with huge towers as tall as 96 floors

A developer that claimed it would not add towers to a beloved Toronto landmark has revealed plans to add three enormous skyscrapers to the very site it previously denied was in play.Great-West Life Realty Advisors (GWLA) — the Toronto-based asset management arm of Canada Life's parent company, have revealed an ambitious plan to construct towers as tall as 96 storeys sprouting from the venerable College Park complex at Yonge and College streets.The plan calls for a trio of Hariri Pontarini Architects-designed towers with heights of 65, 75, and 96 storeys. The tallest of the pack would rise just over 333 metres, which would place it among the tallest buildings in Canada, and taller than any existing tower as of mid-2025."Toronto has waited nearly 100 years to see a completed vision for College Park come to life," said Daniel Fama, vice-president of development at GWLRA. Fama stated that GWLRA intends to "restore and protect College Park's heritage, while introducing 2,334 n...

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30 h. ago As summer travel gets underway, Alberta has highest measles cases per capita in North America

Alberta reported yesterday that 1,230 people have been infected with the highly contagious disease since March.

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34 h. ago Rare Earths Processor Scales Back Output Due to Construction Delays

Construction delays have caused one of North America’s few rare-earth processors to push back its production goal, just as Western nations struggle to counter China’s control over metals vital to industry.

Culture

50 h. ago Elton Manufacturing Expands into the US with Acquisition of Decatur Plastic Products

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Elton Manufacturing, a leading supplier of weatherstripping and windows for garage doors and entry doors in North America, is pleased to announce its acquisition of the assets of Decatur Plastic Products (DPP) in North Vernon, Indiana. Elton will uphold its brand identity by operating in the US as “Elton USA”. Gary Riley […]

Economics

51 h. ago Opinion: Let Alberta optometrists do the job they're trained to do

Modern optometry training has evolved far beyond what it was even 10 years ago. Alberta’s regulations aren’t keeping pace. Where we once led North American scope of practice for optometrists, Alberta is now falling far behind. The failure of our regulatory system to match advances in education, training, and medical technology is contributing to increased […]

Transport

54 h. ago Upcoming Toronto rib festival hailed as biggest in North America

Get ready for a weekend of saucy, smoky barbecue, Toronto, because North America's biggest rib festival is coming back this weekend.If the last major rib festival to take over Toronto — whether it was Toronto Ribfest at Centennial Park over the Canada Day long weekend or the Toronto Beaches Ribfest on Father's Day — left you hungry for yet another weekend full of sticky fingers and beautiful barbecue, you're in luck.After taking over Woodbine Park in the Beaches for the Toronto Beaches Ribfest last month, Northern Heat Rib Series, the largest rib and beer tour in North America, now has its sights set on downtown Toronto, this time cranking up the heat at Sankofa (formerly Yonge-Dundas) Square this weekend.You can expect appearances from some of the top pitmasters and barbecue artists that Ontario has to offer and, while ribs are the name of the game, of course, they're just one of a broad variety of the charred, juicy, saucy delights you ca...

Culture

58 h. ago Parker: Casterland keeps Calgary businesses moving for 50 years

Casterland has become a leading distributor of casters, wheels and material-handling equipment across North America

Economics

63 h. ago Epiq Bolsters its Leadership of Class Action Administration in the UK and Europe with the Acquisition of Case Pilots

Strengthening global reach with seamless class action administration across jurisdictions NEW YORK, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Epiq announced today that it has acquired Case Pilots, one of the UK’s leading claims administration companies. Epiq is the world’s leading class actions and claims administrator and the largest in North America. The firm’s stellar reputation […]

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ roars to top of North American box office

Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) — “Jurassic World: Rebirth” — the latest installment in the blockbuster dinosaur saga — stomped the July 4th weekend competition at the North American box office, raking in a whopping $91.5 million in its debut, industry estimates showed Sunday. The Universal film, starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali, […]

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6 d. ago Breathtaking landmark to replace Toronto's abandoned planetarium

A truly stunning architectural statement, years in the making, is coming to the University of Toronto — though it will come at the cost of a nostalgic landmark.U of T announced in late June that it will be moving forward with a redesigned plan for its 90 Queen's Park Crescent, reintroducing the project with a totally reimagined plan after six years of behind-the-scenes planning.The impressive new building, designed by the New York-based architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro, working in collaboration with local firm Architects Alliance, will rise six storeys from the site of Toronto's shuttered McLaughlin Planetarium, which opened in 1968 and was closed unceremoniously in 1995.After 30 years of sitting idle, the planetarium's days are numbered, though while this beloved institution would finally bite the dust to make way for change, the University of Toronto's new project would add an impressive new landmark in place of the mothballed attraction.A jaw-dr...

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7 d. ago Arrest made after woman dragged into High Park woods, sexually assaulted: police

Toronto police say a 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a violent sexual assault against a woman at High Park last month.

Events

8 d. ago Shriners Children’s to open $153M medical research facility in Atlanta

ATLANTA (AP) — The nonprofit that operates Shriners Children’s hospitals across North America will locate a $153 million medical research facility in Atlanta, the group announced Wednesday. Shriners Children’s Research Institute intends to conduct research into cell and gene therapies, other biotechnology therapies, robotics, artificial intelligence, medical devices and the study of data. Shriners Children’s […]

Economics

8 d. ago Voxtur Announces Results of Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

TORONTO and TAMPA, Fla., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Voxtur Analytics Corp. (TSXV: VXTR; OTCQB: VXTRF) (“Voxtur” or the “Company”), a North American technology company creating a more transparent and accessible real estate lending ecosystem, today announced the results of its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held earlier today (the “Meeting”). At the […]

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9 d. ago Newmont Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call

DENVER — Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM, TSX: NGT, ASX: NEM, PNGX: NEM) (“Newmont” or the “Company”) will release its second quarter 2025 results after North American markets close on Thursday, July 24, 2025. A conference call to discuss the results will be held at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time the same day, which is 7:30 […]

Culture

9 d. ago KARL STORZ Unifies Canada, US, and Veterinary Organizations to Form North America Region Led by Sonal Matai

New organizational structure will drive commercial growth, innovation, and overall business performance. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — KARL STORZ, a family-owned medical technology company headquartered in Tuttlingen, Germany, today announced the creation of a North America region that unifies its US, Canada, and Veterinary businesses under the leadership of Sonal Matai. Matai joined KARL STORZ in […]

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9 d. ago Lazard Welcomes Klaus H. Hessberger as Managing Director and Global Co

LONDON — Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ) today announced that Klaus H. Hessberger has been appointed to the firm as Managing Director, Global Co-Head, and Head of Europe for Lazard’s Financial Sponsors Group, based in London. Adam Cady, previously Lazard’s Head of Large-Cap Financial Sponsor Coverage North America in New York, has also been named Global […]

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1 week ago You can get $15 lunches from some of Toronto's hottest restaurants all summer

One of Toronto's most popular tourist destinations is launching a new weekly deal that will allow visitors to eat lunch for $15 or less.It's no secret that, across Canada, most of us are trying our best to pinch some pennies amid soaring food prices and general global uncertainty. It’s the responsible — if not necessary—thing to do, but let's face it, when you’re trying to save some coin, it’s often great food that gets the axe first.The people behind Stackt Market, North America's largest shipping container shopping centre and one of the city's hottest summertime destinations, are all too aware of the financial strain many Toronto residents and visitors are facing today, so they’re launching a new initiative that allows you to grab lunch from some of the city’s tastiest eateries for $15 or less.Taking place every Wednesday from July 2 through Sept. 17, Lunch & Local is a new event series that, on top of offering majo...

Economics

1 week ago Toronto’s vibrant Pride parade to cap off weekend of celebrations, marches

It's North America’s largest Pride festival

Culture

1 week ago Vancouver man says institutions unable to recognize new Indigenous street name

Signposts on the Vancouver street bear the English name below the official Musqueam name, which is written in the North American Phonetic Alphabet.

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