20 h. ago How Prime Video’s ‘Burn Bar’ is changing the way we watch NASCAR

NASCAR fans have grown accustomed to seeing speed, throttle and braking on broadcasts for years. There has been one measurement, though, that has eluded networks and viewers for years. Until now. Viewers of the Prime Video races have been able to see fuel usage with the introduction of the Burn Bar. Race teams have measured […]

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4 d. ago 5 picks to check out at this year's Vancouver Short Film Festival

Divided into six themed programming blocks, the shorts include documentaries, animation, experimental student films, genre twists, comedies, and horror.

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4 d. ago Huge Vietnamese street food festival coming to Toronto next month

An epic food festival celebrating Vietnamese cuisine and culture is taking over downtown Toronto this summer.As someone who can always — and I mean always — get behind some Vietnamese food, I may be biased, but gorging myself on Banh Mi and Bun Cha under the sun is quite possibly the perfect way to spend a summer day.If you're anything like me, then you're in luck, because a huge, three-day-long festival celebrating Vietnamese food and culture is setting up shop in the heart of the city next month. I'm already drooling.Taste of Vietnam began as a grassroots operation with just a handful of local volunteers and has since blossomed into one of the ultimate multicultural celebrations of the summer in Toronto, and this year they're marking their fifth anniversary with the biggest and best event yet.Taking over Nathan Phillips Square from July 24 to 26, the festival is set to host dozens of local Vietnamese and fusion street food favourites, including Marry Me...

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2 w. ago Tragically Hip docuseries, ‘Canada’s Drag Race’ dominate early Canadian Screen Awards

TORONTO — A Prime Video docuseries on the Tragically Hip has nabbed a leading seven wins at the Canadian Screen Awards. “The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal” from Amazon Prime Video Canada dominated a Friday evening bash for documentary, factual, lifestyle and reality categories — one of several weekend galas to celebrate the best in […]

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2 w. ago ReconAfrica Announces First Quarter Filings and Corporate Update

CALGARY, Alberta, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the “Company” or “ReconAfrica”) (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX: RECAF) (Frankfurt: 0XD) (NSX: REC) announces the filing of its fiscal first quarter disclosure documents for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025, including the unaudited consolidated financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”), which are […]

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2 w. ago Prime Video’s Canadian slate includes docs on RV culture, Toronto romance scammer

TORONTO — Prime Video’s upcoming Canadian lineup includes a docuseries about Alberta brothers who sell RV parts and a true crime story about the dark side of Toronto’s dating scene. The streamer announced programming plans loaded with non-scripted fare including “Trailer Trash,” executive produced by Jacob Tierney of “Letterkenny” fame. It follows two brothers who […]

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2 w. ago U.S. traveller obsessed with Bulk Barn after visit to Toronto

For those who call Toronto home, the city's sparkle can sometimes feel dim under the layers of construction, heavy traffic jams, and ever-rising cost of living. However, every so often, a tourist's fresh perspective reminds us just how special this city really is.In a post on Reddit, one user from Ohio shared their first-ever experience visiting Toronto, and quickly went viral for their enthusiasm, especially over Bulk Barn."My husband has wanted me to visit Toronto since we met, since he grew up here," the post began. "For context, I'm American and he is [a] dual Canadian/American citizen, and his family moved when he was a teen. He misses it so much, I wish we could move here but it's so expensive."From there, the American visitor fired off a list of things they loved about Toronto, from its cleanliness and cultural diversity to the ease of public transit and the late-running subway system, but it was one store in particular that reall...

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2 w. ago Docebo Named to Newsweek’s 2025 Global Most Loved Workplaces® List

Global recognition highlights Docebo’s commitment to a culture of respect, inclusion, and employee growth. TORONTO — Docebo Inc. (NASDAQ: DCBO; TSX: DCBO), a leading learning platform provider with a foundation in artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation, today announced its inclusion on Newsweek’s 2025 Global Most Loved Workplaces® list. This recognition reflects Docebo’s dedication to cultivating […]

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2 w. ago Canadians can score some dough in $500 million Loblaws bread

Canadian shoppers could soon get a slice of a giant settlement in a bread price-fixing class action lawsuit against Loblaw.The lawsuit alleges that Canadians were overcharged for bread due to an industry-wide price-fixing scandal involving certain packaged bread products. In addition to Loblaw Companies Ltd. and parent company George Weston Ltd., other grocery chains mentioned in the lawsuit include Metro, Sobeys, and Walmart.According to a court document, Judge Ed Morgan approved the $500 million settlement on May 8, calling it fair, reasonable, and "in the best interests" of the class members. Out of the $500 million, George Weston and Loblaw must pay $404,000,000. In 2017, the grocery giant previously paid $96 million to eligible customers under the Loblaw Card program who spent more on bread than they should have between 2001 and 2015.Once legal fees, costs, disbursements, interest, and applicable taxes have been paid to the class counsel, 78 per ce...

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3 w. ago Epic Caribbean food and music festival coming to Toronto this summer

Jerkfest is back, Toronto. The annual festival celebrating Caribbean food, music, art, and community will return this summer from Friday, Aug. 8, to Sunday, Aug. 10."We're excited to bring back JerkFest Toronto for another unforgettable year of celebrating Caribbean culture through music, food, and community," says Anthony Plummer, founder and executive director of Caribbean Promotions Arts and Culture Inc."You can get up close with talented chefs, dive into the rich sights, sounds, and tastes of Caribbean culture — it's a full-on island experience right in the city that you don't want to miss."The 2025 festivities will take place in Etobicoke at Centennial Park, which is accessible by TTC.While more information about the festival won't be available until closer to the event, right now we have some details about the epic performances, including Friday night headliner, Jamaican dancehall superstar Valiant.With almost 300 millio...

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3 w. ago Natanyahu says allies pressured him to allow ‘basic’ aid into Gaza

In a video statement posted to social media, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel’s allies had voiced concern about “images of hunger.”

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3 w. ago Netanyahu says allies pressured him to allow ‘basic’ aid into Gaza

In a video statement posted to social media, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel’s allies had voiced concern about “images of hunger.”

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