10 h. ago Toronto's only Hawaiian festival returns this month and it's totally free

If you're craving sunshine, island rhythms, and a taste of aloha spirit — without leaving the city — mark your calendars for AlohaFest Toronto, happening Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Mel Lastman Square from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.Back for another high-energy edition, this vibrant, all-ages festival is Toronto's only event dedicated to the diverse cultures of the Pacific Islands, and that's enough reason that you don't want to miss it!Presented by local hula school Hālau Hula I Ka Lā, AlohaFest brings together the dance, music, food, and community spirit of Polynesia for a full-day celebration. Expect a jam-packed schedule of live Polynesian dance and music performances featuring artists from across the GTA and beyond.Performers will take the stage in colourful regalia to showcase the rich traditions of Hawai'i, Samoa, Tahiti, Fiji, and more.The festival grounds will also host a curated marketplace of island-inspired vendors offering everything from handmade ...

Culture

16 h. ago 'Redemption story': Singer J.D. Fortune back on stage rocking INXS tunes

When J.D. Fortune first heard about the reality series Rock Star: INXS, he made a bold pronouncement to his pet pug,Presley. The advertisement was on the radio and the singer was famously living in his car, a tidbit that has become a significant part of Fortune’s rags-to-riches lore. The reality series was based on an […]

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17 h. ago Le Festival d’été lui remet le prix Miroir de la Renommée: «Je ne reçois pas assez de reconnaissance», affirme Marjo

La reine québécoise du rock dirait oui sans hésiter si on lui offrait de chanter sur les plaines d’Abraham.

Economics

17 h. ago At least 32 people dead in Texas floods as search continues for people still missing

KERRVILLE, Texas — Rescuers scoured flooded riverbanks littered with mangled trees Saturday and turned over rocks in the search for more than two dozen children from a girls’ camp and many others missing after a wall of water blasted down a river in the Texas Hill Country. The storm killed at least 32 people, including […]

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17 h. ago 14 children in Texas among 37 dead from flash floods as search continues for missing

KERRVILLE, Texas — Rescuers scoured flooded riverbanks littered with mangled trees Saturday and turned over rocks in the search for more than two dozen children from a girls’ camp and many others missing after a wall of water blasted down a river in the Texas Hill Country. The storm killed at least 37 people across […]

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25 h. ago B.C. cabinet minister says she’s ’fortunate’ to have received just half a dozen death threats

Bowinn Ma says she knows of other elected officials who have been the subject of many more threats

Politics

26 h. ago B.C. cabinet minister says she’s ‘fortunate’ to have just half a dozen death threats

B.C. infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma says she won't be deterred after a blast at her office and highlights growing concerns over safety for elected officials.

Politics

42 h. ago Here's why a horse was randomly at Toronto Maple Leafs prospect practice

When they were picked by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL Draft last week, many of the team's new young prospects probably imagined the bright lights of Scotiabank Arena and the fame and fortune that could come with the life of a professional hockey player.But the Maple Leafs appear to be trying out an interesting tactic to teach their youngsters some new tricks.This week, the team welcomed 48 prospects to their annual development event, taking place in and around Toronto.And while most of their work was done either on the ice or in the gym, the team also decided to enlist a horse trainer to do one of their exercises.Yeeeehaw 🤠Fun morning at the stables with Hanleys Horses and world class trainer Jeff Davis from Downunder Horsemanship 🐴 pic.twitter.com/jf5NzLaZHd— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) July 4, 2025"We brought in a world-class horse trainer to spend a couple of hours. Actually, we brought in a wild colt, a wild horse, to talk about how you manage emotio...

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43 h. ago Spectral Medical Inc. Announces Filing of Base Shelf Prospectus

TORONTO, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spectral Medical Inc. (“Spectral” or the “Company”) (TSX: EDT), a late-stage theranostic company advancing therapeutic options for sepsis and septic shock, today announced that it has filed a preliminary short form base shelf prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces of Canada, except Québec (the […]

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44 h. ago Alberta First Nation seeking court ruling on end to coal mining moratorium

The Siksika First Nation is accusing the Alberta government of failing to consult when it lifted a moratorium on coal mining projects on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.

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45 h. ago Ontario teens charged again after rocks thrown at moving cars, causing crash

Ontario Provincial Police said they have laid charges in connection with a wave of rock-throwing incidents that caused seriously injuries in Markham last fall.

Events

46 h. ago Thousands of dollars raised for talented Toronto baker battling cancer

A GoFundMe campaign launched for Aya, a Toronto baker and pastry chef known for her talent and commitment to her craft, has raised thousands of dollars as she faces a challenging cancer diagnosis. The fundraiser was launched by Kelsey Blackwell, Strategy and Creative Direction at Blackbird Baking Co., where Aya previously worked before joining Evelyn's Wholegrain Bakery. Back in April, Aya was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic lung adenocarcinoma. According to the campaign, she began treatment immediately and stepped away from her baking duties to focus on her health. The fundraiser highlights her resilient spirit, quoting Aya in a recent post where she shared her diagnosis. "Here are my favourite bakeries," she wrote. "I promise their treats cure you and make you smile." Blackwell highlighted the close-knit nature of the city's food scene, telling blogTO, "The Toronto food community is incredibly generous; we all work hard a...

Science

59 h. ago 'Most beautiful person': Dozens hike to honour woman killed in rockfall

Jutta Hinrichs was killed last month in a rockslide at Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park

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63 h. ago Le défenseur William Trudeau accepte un contrat d’une saison avec le Canadien

Âgé de 22 ans, il a disputé ses trois premières saisons professionnelles avec le Rocket de Laval.

Events

65 h. ago Theratechnologies to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results

MONTREAL, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Theratechnologies Inc. (“Theratechnologies” or the “Company”) (TSX: TH) (NASDAQ: THTX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, today announced the Company will report financial results for its second quarter 2025 ended May 31 on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Given the announcement of July 2, 2025, concerning the acquisition of the Company, […]

Culture

68 h. ago People in Ontario are least happy about their jobs out of all of Canada

Those of us with secure jobs in Ontario should feel pretty fortunate given how bad unemployment levels have gotten — especially in cities like Windsor and Toronto — but it seems that, along with a rising rate of joblessness, the province is also home to some of the most miserable workers.Canadian HR services firm ADP regularly examines how satisfied Canadians across the country are with their work lives with a monthly index, and the most recent figures show that workplace happiness is on the decline in Ontario, which is now tied with Atlantic Canada for last place.As the company headlined a recent release, "Ontario has just been named the least happy province to work in, plunging to the bottom of the national list with a score of just 6.7/10 in June 2025."Factors assessed include, alongside the primary indicator of how one would rank their overall enjoyment of their vocation, things like compensation and be...

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68 h. ago Lily Allen ‘can’t remember’ how many abortions she’s had: ‘I’D GET PREGNANT ALL THE TIME’

Lily Allen has been pregnant so many times, she can’t keep track of how many abortions she’s had. The Smile singer said as much on Tuesday’s episode of her Miss Me? podcast where she and co-host Miquita Oliver had a wide-ranging discussion about contraception. Allen explained that she was on what she believed was her […]

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69 h. ago Oasis fan fights Ticketmaster for Toronto concert refund after singer drops racial slur

Britpop icons Oasis are back together after a 16-year hiatus, but the '90s band's brash frontman, Liam Gallagher, is already stirring up controversy ahead of back-to-back Toronto shows at the brand-new Rogers Stadium next month.Gallagher has been under fire since Tuesday over a derogatory tweet that used a racial slur to refer to people of Asian descent. The backlash was immediate, though the "Whatever" singer would initially defend his statements before backtracking and attempting damage control.Gallagher later took to X to apologize to fans, but one local ticketholder isn't being swayed by the singer's sudden change of tone.Sorry if I offended anyone with my tweet before it wasn't intentional you know I love you all and I do not discriminate. peace and love LG x— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) July 1, 2025Ontario resident Yifan Liu, who had purchased tickets to one of the upcoming Oasis tour dates in Toronto on August 25, was shocked ...

Sport

2 d. ago U.K. singer arrested in U.S. after being denied entry into Canada. She overstayed her visa by 26 years

Jane Eugene, who was in the British R&B band Loose Ends, was denied an immigrant petition for alien workers in the U.S. in 1999, per Homeland Security

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2 d. ago “Go Habs Go: Quebec language watchdog now says it’s OK to use ’go’ to support sports teams

MONTREAL — Quebec’s language watchdog has changed its tune on whether it’s acceptable to use the word “go” to cheer on sports teams. In a new guideline posted in its online dictionary, the Office quebecois de la langue francaise says that while “allez” is the preferred term, it’s now “partially legitimized” to use the English […]

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