52 m. ago ROBINSON: Canadians with glioblastoma enduring cruel provincial red tape

For the 1,600 Canadians who will receive glioblastoma diagnoses this year alone, Optune could offer hope to some of them to extend their lives

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68 m. ago Trump offers assurances that U.S. troops won’t be sent to help defend Ukraine

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered his assurances that U.S. troops would not be sent to help defend Ukraine against Russia after seeming to leave open the possibility the day before. Trump also said in a morning TV interview that Ukraine’s hopes of joining NATO and regaining the Crimean Peninsula from Russia are […]

Society

3 h. 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...

Culture

4 h. ago Memorial Hermann to Offer Home Infusion Therapy for Patients with Chronic Conditions

HOUSTON, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Memorial Hermann Health System – a nonprofit health system committed to creating healthier Houston communities – has established a services agreement with KabaFusion to provide home infusion therapy for patients with chronic conditions and for those who need intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment. Home infusion therapy allows a patient […]

Science

5 h. ago Canada Construction Industry Report 2025 | Output to Expand by 2.6% This Year, Returning to Growth After Two Years of Contraction – Forecast to 2029 – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN — The “Canada Construction Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts by Sector – Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy and Utilities, Institutional and Residential Market Analysis to 2029 (Q2 2025)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Construction industry in Canada to expand by 2.6% in real terms in 2025, returning to growth after two years of […]

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6 h. ago Parker: Goldray continues growing its creative glass offerings

Goldray engineers and designers continue to explore new ways to improve the company's offerings, which have been used in construction around the world

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6 h. ago Agenus to Unveil BOT/BAL Strategic Advancements, Key Milestones, and Future Outlook in Virtual Stakeholder Briefing on August 27, 2025

LEXINGTON, Mass. — Agenus Inc. (“Agenus”) (Nasdaq: AGEN), a leader in immuno-oncology, today announced that the Company will host a virtual Stakeholder Briefing on August 27, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. ET. The event will feature presentations from senior management and industry thought leaders, offering insights into transformative developments that could shape the future of cancer […]

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6 h. ago Harvest Announces Harvest High Income Equity Shares ETF listing on the TSX

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. (“Harvest”, “Harvest ETFs”) is pleased to announce the completion of the initial offering of Class A Units of the Harvest High Income Equity Shares ETF (“HHIH”) pursuant to a prospectus dated August 12, 2025, filed with the securities regulatory authorities in all of the Canadian provinces and territories. […]

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7 h. ago First Quantum Minerals Announces Results of Cash Tender Offer to Purchase Any and All of Its Outstanding 6.875% Senior Notes Due 2027

(In United States dollars, except where noted otherwise) TORONTO, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (“First Quantum” or the “Company”) (TSX: FM) today announced the results of its previously announced offer to purchase for cash (the “Tender Offer”) any and all of its outstanding 6.875% Senior Notes due 2027 (the “Notes”) […]

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14 h. ago Multimedia, Inc. Launches Celebration of Its 35th Anniversary – A Legacy of Global Advertising Excellence

ORLANDO, Fla. — Multimedia, Inc., a global leader in international marketing and advertising services, is proud to announce the kickoff of its 35th Anniversary celebration. The company, founded in Orlando, Florida, on July 9, 1991, is preparing to commemorate 35 years of innovation, growth, and global impact in 2026. Since its founding, Multimedia has evolved […]

Culture

17 h. ago 2 officers killed, 3rd wounded in Utah shooting, authorities say

Two police officers responding to a domestic disturbance call were shot and killed in Utah, and a man was taken into custody after bystanders persuaded him to drop the gun, authorities said Monday. The officers were identified as Sgt. Lee Sorensen, 56, and Officer Eric Estrada, 31, of the Tremonton-Garland Police Department. A sheriff’s deputy […]

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19 h. ago Sienna Announces Offering of $175 Million of 4.112% Series E Senior Unsecured Debentures and Closing of Previously Announced Acquisition in Greater Toronto Area

NOT FOR DISSEMINATION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES MARKHAM, Ontario, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sienna Senior Living Inc. (“Sienna” or the “Company”) (TSX: SIA) announced today that it has agreed to issue $175 million aggregate principal amount of series E senior unsecured debentures (the “Debentures”). The […]

Economics

19 h. ago LEEF Brands Closes Oversubscribed Private Placement for CAD $2.09 Million

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LEEF Brands, Inc. (CSE: LEEF, OTC: LEEEF) (“LEEF” or the “Company”), a premier California and New York cannabis operator, is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced private placement offering (the “Offering”). The Company has raised gross proceeds of C$2,090,890 through the issuance of […]

Economics

21 h. ago DAZN and Fubo team up for (almost) all the soccer Canadians want

The two online streamers are entering into a partnership in Canada that will see Fubo's offerings be available on DAZN's service and vice versa

Sport

21 h. ago Hydreight Announces up to $10 Million Convertible Debenture Offering

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hydreight Technologies Inc. (TSXV: NURS, OTC: HYDTF, FSE: SO6) (“Hydreight” or the “Company”), a leader in nationwide digital healthcare solutions, announces that it has entered into an agreement with Canaccord Genuity Corp. (the “Lead Agent”), pursuant to which it has agreed to act as lead agent […]

Economics

22 h. ago L.L. Bean is about to open its first downtown Toronto store this month

L.L. Bean, the popular clothing and equipment retailer, is gearing up to debut its first downtown Toronto presence with a storefront that the company is calling its first location not just in the city centre, but in any "metropolitan downtown market" in the country.The brand, which has been around for a whopping 113 years, is mainly known for its basic but high-end outerwear and other apparel, along with accessories, camping gear and home goods — think the late Hudson's Bay meets Mountain Equipment Company (MEC), but American.Although it hails from Maine, L.L. Bean has been successful enough within Canada to gradually expand its offerings north of the border, with local outposts including Oakville — its first in Canada, launched in 2019 — Niagara Falls, Kingston and Barrie, Ontario.The retailer also has a new-ish Toronto store outside the city centre in CF Shops at Don Mills as of 2020, which...

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22 h. ago Graphite One Announces Amendments to Previously Announced Marketed Equity Offering

Not for distribution to U.S. news wire services or dissemination in the United States. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Graphite One Inc. (TSX‐V: GPH; OTCQX: GPHOF) (“Graphite One” or the “Company”) announces that, further to its news release dated July 23, 2025, the Company and BMO Capital Markets, on behalf of […]

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22 h. ago Gibson Energy Announces $375 Million Senior Unsecured Note Offering Due 2032

All financial figures are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise noted CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gibson Energy Inc. (TSX:GEI) (“Gibson” or the “Company”) announced today that it has agreed to issue $375 million of 4.45% senior unsecured notes due August 20, 2032 (the “Notes”). The offering is expected to close on August […]

Economics

25 h. ago Urbana Corporation Announces the Recent Initial Public Offering of One of Its Investees

/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. WIRE SERVICESOR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE U.S./ TORONTO, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Urbana Corporation (“Urbana”) (TSX and CSE: URB, URB.A), is pleased to announce that one of its investee companies, Miami International Holdings Inc. (“MIH”), has recently completed an initial public offering (“IPO”) on the New York Stock […]

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26 h. ago OLG offers free shot at $1 million to honour 50th anniversary

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation is offering every Ontarian the chance to win $1 million with no purchase necessary in celebration of its 50th anniversary.

Economics