18 h. ago Halifax pizzaiolo named one of the top 100 pizza chefs in the world

Halifax-based master artisan pizzaiolo Cédric Toullec says he was shocked when he found out he had been named one of the top 100 pizza chefs in the world. 

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3 d. ago Toronto ice cream shop named one of the most iconic in the world

An ice cream shop in Toronto is serving one of the most iconic flavours in the world, according to a new ranking.Toronto is home to no small number of cherished ice cream joints — including several that are new to the scene this summer — but, according to a new ranking by TasteAtlas, one spot in the city stands above the rest.The global food publication just released their annual list of the 100 most iconic Ice Creams in the world, as voted upon by the site's viewers, and none other than Toronto's own Ed's Real Scoop made the grade thanks to one particularly notable flavour.Founded in 2000 by Ed Francis, the Beaches-based ice cream shop is the definition of a local legend and has since expanded across the city, with additional locations in Leslieville, Roncesvalles, and Mimico.Ed's has put out dozens of flavours over the years, from tried-and-true classics to one-of-a-kind offerings, but it was their beloved Burnt Marshm...

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4 d. ago Major Canadian telecoms named among world's most sustainable companies

Time has released its list of the most sustainable companies in 2025, and several Canadian-based organizations ranked among the top 500.These companies include Stantec (at the 44th spot), WSP (at #62), Telus (83), CAE (120), CN (155), Lululemon (177), BCE (183), Cogeco (274), CGI (315), Celestica (323), Boralex (329), Gildan (393) and Rogers Communications (402).Most Canadian communications companies ranked within the top half of the list, with only Rogers falling within the bottom 100. Back in April, Telus announced two new offers that supported reforestation efforts and Earth Day. Telus has also increased the amount of electricity it consumes from renewable sources to 59 per cent. Meanwhile, according to its website, Rogers is the first national carrier with net-zero GHG emissions targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative, and plants 100,000 trees per y...

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6 d. ago Ontario monument named one of the world's most beautiful buildings

A historic and culturally significant Canadian monument was recently named one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.Timeout has unveiled what it believes are the 24 most beautiful buildings in the world."There's beauty all over the place – not to mention some heart-wrenching stories that inspired these structures," the publication said.The only Canadian building to receive a mention was the National Holocaust Monument, located in Memorial Park in Ottawa, at 1918 Chaudière Crossing.Howard Sandler / Shutterstock.comBuilt in 2017, Timeout says that the building's structure centres around six triangular volumes which form the Star of David."It's organized around two planes – one ascends, pointing to the future, and the other descends into a space which features murals and photographs of the Holocaust to ensure it's not forgotten."According to the National Capital Commission (NCC), the monument was built to ensure "the l...

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8 d. ago 'I still don't want to believe it': Edmonton man killed in Whitemud Drive collision was building beautiful life

"He lived for her — for us — for or our family. He wasn't just present, he was all-in. Gentle, playful, protective, completely devoted. Watching him be a father was like watching someone fulfill the purpose they were born for."

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1 week ago Saudia Named “Best Airline Staff Service” at the 2025 Skytrax Awards

The airline climbs to 17th place in global ranking, reflecting excellence across the guest journey PARIS, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has been named “Best Airline Staff Service” at the prestigious 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, held today at the 56th edition of the Paris Air […]

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2 w. ago Canadian airline just named best on the continent despite history of complaints

Air Canada just received a prestigious award from "the Oscars of the aviation industry."Skytrax released its World Airline Awards on Tuesday, revealing its annual global and regional airline rankings for 2025.Globally, Canadian airlines fared decently, with Air Canada ranking 19th out of 100, climbing 10 spots from 29th place in the 2024 ranking.Porter Airlines also made moves, soaring to 44th place from 57th the previous year. Air Transat dropped one spot to 60th place, and WestJet experienced the steepest decline among Canadian airlines from 64th to 75th place globally this year.Air industry heavyweights Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific were named the top three best airlines in the world for 2025.Canadian airlines did way better regionally. Skytrax named Air Canada as the best airline in North America, beating out the United States' Delta Airlines for the number one spot.Porter Airlines followed closely behind in third place, while Air Transat and...

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2 w. ago Precision Neuroscience Named to Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas and Inc.’s Best Workplaces Lists

Awards recognize innovation in healthcare technology and excellence in workplace culture NEW YORK, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Precision Neuroscience Corporation (Precision), a leader in brain–computer interface (BCI) technology, has been named to two prestigious lists: Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas and Inc.’s 2025 Best Workplaces. Fast Company recognized Precision for its Layer 7 […]

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4 w. ago 12BET Makes the Shortlist at the 2025 EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards

LONDON — 12BET, a pioneering name in the igaming world since 2007, is honored to be shortlisted in two categories at the 2025 EGR Marketing & Innovation Awards: Sportsbook Marketing Campaign, and Marketing Team of the Year – B2C. This recognition highlights the brand’s ongoing dedication to creating meaningful and original experiences that resonate with […]

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