3 h. ago France Sees Europe’s Biggest Jump in Distressed Firms, A&M Says

France registered the biggest spike in the proportion of companies in financial distress last year as the country struggled with a weak labor market and deteriorating business sentiment.

Economics

11 h. ago These Ontario bakers have (unofficially) taken the biggest Nanaimo bar crown from B.C.

The Northwest Fudge Factory didn't submit the 544-kilogram feat to the Guinness record books, saying they want Nanaimo residents to still claim the title

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36 h. ago Hudson’s Bay lender fighting Ruby Liu deal, seeking ’super monitor:’ Docs

One of Hudson’s Bay’s biggest lenders is asking a court to stop the defunct retailer from selling up to 25 of its leases to a B.C. billionaire and appoint a “super monitor” to more speedily liquidate the remainder of its assets. A new court motion filed by investment manager Restore Capital LLC says the deal […]

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41 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

46 h. ago Caribana returns to Toronto this summer and here's what's on tap for 2025

It's time to get your feathers fluffed because Toronto's most anticipated Caribbean event, Caribana, is back in Toronto from July 31 to August 4, and this year's carnival weekend is shaping up to be pure vibes.The city's biggest and boldest celebration of Caribbean culture is taking over the streets with high-energy fêtes, dazzling costumes, booming soca and dancehall, and a whole lot of dancing from day to night (and back to day again, let's be real).Whether you're in it for the parade, the parties, or just the people-watching, this weekend is about freedom, joy, and community.The Grand Parade is the main eventThe heart of it all is the Grand Parade on Saturday, August 2, where thousands of masqueraders in full costume will take over Lakeshore Boulevard in a sea of colour, music, and movement. It's one of the most electric days in the city, with music trucks pumping soca, calypso, and Afrobeats from morning 'til night.You can watch for free alo...

Transport

63 h. ago The CNE returns to Toronto next month and here's what's coming for 2025

Toronto's biggest summer tradition is back — here's what's coming to the CNE 2025.It's that time of year again — the Canadian National Exhibition (a.k.a. the CNE or simply The Ex) is set to make its epic return next month, bringing over a century of summer tradition back to Exhibition Place.Running from August 15 to September 1, 2025, the CNE is one of Toronto's most iconic annual attractions. Whether you come for the wild food creations, the heart-racing midway rides, the free concerts, or the endless people-watching, there's something for everyone at The Ex.Get ready for the wildest food mashupsIf there's one thing we can always count on from the CNE, it's the food — and we're not just talking about corn dogs and funnel cakes.The Ex is famous for going totally unhinged when it comes to culinary creativity. In previous years, we've seen pickle cotton candy, cheeseburger ice cream, and pink Malibu mac & cheese hit the foo...

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64 h. ago A rock is expected to fetch up to $4 million in an auction — it’s the biggest chunk of Mars on Earth

Sotheby's auction also includes a piece of the moon shaped into a sphere, and a space rock advertised as 'the oldest matter than can be seen and touched'

Economics

65 h. ago So sorry, Toronto: Veteran NHL forward picked Edmonton Oilers over Maple Leafs

Not only the Edmonton Oilers get themselves out of a pickle by bringing in a useful middle six winger when they signed unrestricted free agent Andrew Mangiapane on July 1, the Oilers also beat out Canadian rival Toronto for the player. This is intriguing news in a hockey-mad nation where hardly a month goes by […]

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2 d. ago Indonesia Pledges to Buy More US Wheat in Bid for Trade Deal

Indonesia, the world’s second-biggest wheat buyer, plans to purchase more wheat from the US as it seeks to secure a trade deal ahead of the looming tariff deadline.

Economics

3 d. ago IBA President Umar Kremlev Joins Terence Crawford and Tyson Fury to Usher in Golden Era of International Boxing Association

Fury Confirms Interest in Anthony Joshua bout for IBA Pro title: ‘Show me the money!’ ISTANBUL — Some of boxing’s biggest names gathered in Istanbul as International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev unveiled plans for the sport’s “Golden Era.” Joined by pound-for-pound star Terence Crawford and heavyweight icon Tyson Fury, Kremlev outlined IBA’s […]

Society

3 d. ago Is Gen Z ghosting on dating apps as companies lay off workers?

Online dating platforms are laying off employees as they try to restructure as fewer people use the apps, with Gen Z potentially seeing the biggest decline.

Society

5 d. ago London Eats: Three dishes and a sweet treat to try at Sunfest

Sunfest, one of London's biggest celebrations of international music, is underway at Victoria Park until Sunday. And there's plenty of international food, too

Events

6 d. ago China’s Main Grid Sees Renewables Trimming Chance of Blackouts

China’s record buildout of renewables may help networks overcome weather-driven demand spikes, according to the research arm of the country’s biggest grid operator.

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6 d. ago Upcoming Toronto festival will have more than 250 varieties of taco

There's a massive taco festival coming to Toronto this summer, and 45 different restaurants in Toronto are getting in on the fun.Summertime in Toronto is to tacos as winter is to the Distillery District Winter Village, which is to say that it just wouldn't be the same without it, so it's only fitting that the summer should be flooded with a variety of taco-based events to celebrate.Perhaps the biggest of the entire season is Taco Fest, which is set to return to Toronto for its ninth year this August.Whether you're a birria, pollo or carnitas fanatic, this festival has most certainly got you covered, featuring 45 Toronto restaurants that, combined, will be offering over 250 different varieties of the Mexican street food staple.While the entire food lineup of the festival has yet to be revealed, the early teasers already suggest that it's going to be a muy caliente event, indeed, with local staples like Placos Tacos, Birria Catrin...

Culture

6 d. ago Upcoming Toronto festival will have more than 250 varieties of tacos

There's a massive taco festival coming to Toronto this summer, and 45 different restaurants in Toronto are getting in on the fun.Summertime in Toronto is to tacos as winter is to the Distillery District Winter Village, which is to say that it just wouldn't be the same without it, so it's only fitting that the summer should be flooded with a variety of taco-based events to celebrate.Perhaps the biggest of the entire season is Taco Fest, which is set to return to Toronto for its ninth year this August.Whether you're a birria, pollo or carnitas fanatic, this festival has most certainly got you covered, featuring 45 Toronto restaurants that, combined, will be offering over 250 different varieties of the Mexican street food staple.While the entire food lineup of the festival has yet to be revealed, the early teasers already suggest that it's going to be a muy caliente event, indeed, with local staples like Placos Tacos, Birria Catrin...

Culture

6 d. ago 5 free agents have already ditched Toronto Maple Leafs since disastrous end to season

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be looking a little different next year.So far, the Leafs have seen five players exit the franchise in free agency, opting for new destinations to play for next season.The current list of departures is:Forward Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights, eight years, US$96 millionForward Alex Steeves, Boston Bruins, one-year deal, US$850,000Forward Pontus Holmberg, Tampa Bay Lightning, two-year deal, US$3.1 millionForward Nick Abruzzese, Tampa Bay Lightning, one-year, two-way deal (terms undisclosed)Goaltender Matt Murray, Seattle Kraken, one-year deal, $1 millionOf the five, only Marner and Holmberg were regulars on the Leafs' roster last year. Marner's departure is obviously one of the biggest in franchise history, ending a months-long saga about where his next team will be. In a rare sign-and-trade deal, Marner departed on a maximum-length eight-year deal that brought Toronto forward Nicolas Roy back in return.The Leafs made four minor signings in free...

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6 d. ago US Refiners Rely on Shale More Than Ever as Heavy Oil Supplies Dwindle

American refiners are relying on oil supplies from the country’s biggest shale basins more than ever as flows of denser varieties from places like Mexico ebb.

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6 d. ago Oil Retreats as Traders Await US Payrolls Report, OPEC+ Decision

Oil dropped after it biggest gain in almost two weeks, with traders monitoring this weekend’s OPEC+ meeting and US jobs data that will give clues about the health of the world’s largest economy.

Economics

7 d. ago B.C. is easing rules on upfront costs for homebuilders to spur project construction

The British Columbia government is loosening the rules for payment of development fees in a bid to jump start home construction that has been hampered by upfront costs. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says among the biggest changes will be more flexible and extended payment timelines for homebuilders, so instead of paying development fees up front, […]

Economics

7 d. ago Microsoft lays off 9K workers, biggest cut in more than 2 years

The tech giant began sending out layoff notices Wednesday that hit the company's Xbox video game business and other divisions, with about 9,000 people being laid off.

Society