4 h. ago Toronto coffee shop opened over COVID is closing down and here's what's replacing it

A Toronto coffee shop that exemplified the trendy minimalist aesthetic is officially calling it quits.There had been whispers about the impending closure of Dundas West's Hamers Coffee for weeks before the specialty coffee shop's owner, Derek, took to Instagram in mid-June to confirm the rumours.Opening its doors in early 2020, the cafe's ability to stick around despite opening at perhaps the worst possible time for a new business in the last decade is a testament to just how quickly Hamers became a cherished part of the neighbourhood.With a sleek, minimal interior and small-but-mighty menu, which included some truly to-die-for sandwiches, Hamers has become a cornerstone of Dundas West over its five years in business — no small feat in a neighbourhood renowned for its never-ending influx of buzzy businesses.Hamers' reign in the neighbourhood is soon to come to a close, though, as the team prepares to close it down for good after its final service on Sunday,...

Science

7 h. ago Wisconsin and Minnesota Republicans call on Canada to curb wildfire smoke

WASHINGTON — Six Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to Canada’s ambassador calling for action on the wildfires sending smoke billowing across the international border into their states. In a Tuesday letter to Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman, representatives Tom Tiffany, Brad Finstad, Tom Emmer, Michelle Fischbach, Glenn Grothman and Pete Stauber of Wisconsin […]

Events

7 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Cops say man stole keys at Toronto hospital before break

Police are trying to identify a suspect accused of stealing house keys from someone who was at a Toronto hospital, then breaking into the home and stealing various personal items. Toronto Police responded on July 3 around 8 p.m. to a break-in call in the Duncan-Adelaide Sts. area. Police said the victims’ keys were taken […]

Events

8 h. ago First Nations call for Ontario environment minister to resign for trying to stop clean water bill

McCarthy singled out the fresh drinking water bill when asking the federal Liberals to stop legislation that would 'delay project development and undermine competitiveness'

Politics

9 h. ago NDP claims of huge B.C. tourism boost from FIFA World Cup mostly wishful thinking

Vaughn Palmer: Analysis after the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver found little long-term economic effect

Other

10 h. ago Celestica Q2 2025 Financial Results and Conference Call Tuesday, July 29, 2025

TORONTO, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Celestica Inc.’s (TSX and NYSE: CLS) second quarter 2025 financial results conference call will take place on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The conference call start time is at 8:00am ET. Celestica’s second quarter 2025 financial results will be released after market close on Monday, July 28, 2025. Participants […]

Culture

10 h. ago First Nations call for Ontario environment minister’s resignation

Several dozen First Nations in Ontario are calling for the resignation of the province’s environment minister after he asked the federal government to not reintroduce a bill that would enshrine clean drinking water rights in law. Last month, Todd McCarthy and Alberta Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz wrote to federal Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin asking her […]

Politics

11 h. ago SSR Mining to Announce Second Quarter 2025 Consolidated Financial Results on August 5, 2025

DENVER — SSR Mining Inc. (Nasdaq/TSX: SSRM) (“SSR Mining” or the “Company”) announces the date for its second quarter 2025 consolidated financial results news release and conference call. Investors, media and the public are invited to listen to the conference call. News release containing second quarter 2025 consolidated financial results: Tuesday, August 5, 2025, after […]

Culture

11 h. ago Nutrien Announces Release Dates for Second Quarter 2025 Results and Conference Call

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — Nutrien Ltd. (TSX and NYSE: NTR) announced today plans to release second quarter 2025 results after market close on Wednesday, August 6. Nutrien will host a conference call to discuss its results and outlook at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, August 7. Investors can access the call by dialing 1-800-206-4400 or 1-289-514-5005. […]

Culture

11 h. ago AGI Second Quarter 2025 Results Release Date and Conference Call

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Ag Growth International Inc. (TSX: AFN) (“AGI”, the “Company”, “we” or “our”) will hold a conference call on Friday, August 1, 2025, at 8:00am ET to discuss its results for the three-months ending June 30, 2025. A news release announcing AGI’s results will be issued after markets close on Thursday, July 31, […]

Culture

11 h. ago Conservatives call for investigation into CBC after journalist resigns over ‘performative diversity, tokenism’

MP Rachel Thomas said in a letter that Travis Dhanraj's claims have 'reignited concerns about the organization's workplace culture'

Economics

11 h. ago Mercer International Inc. Announces Conference Call for Second Quarter 2025 Results

NEW YORK, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mercer International (NASDAQ: MERC) will release its second quarter results for the period ending June 30, 2025 on Thursday, July 31, 2025, after the close of the market. Juan Carlos Bueno, President and Chief Executive Officer and Richard Short, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary, will be hosting […]

Society

11 h. ago Brookfield Residential 2025 Second Quarter Results Conference Call Notice

CALGARY, Alberta, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Brookfield Residential Properties ULC (“Brookfield Residential” or the “Company”) today announced that its 2025 second quarter results will be released after market closes on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The financial results and information relating to the 2025 second quarter will be posted on the Company’s website at […]

Culture

12 h. ago Opinion: Edmonton council made the right call in rejecting infill cap

On Tuesday, Edmonton city council supported a motion to keep mid-block infills to a maximum of eight units, and I’m grateful. In a time when Edmonton nears its debt limits, gentle density through infill development expands our tax base, helping make core services like roads, transit, and libraries more affordable per resident. Infill development can […]

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12 h. ago Here are the products sold by Canadian Tire that have been recalled so far this year

If you've shopped at Canadian Tire recently or in the past few years, it's time to double-check your purchases, as some items have been recalled due to serious health and safety risks, including choking hazards and the risk of electric shock injury.Health Canada issued alerts and provided further details about active recalls for these products that were sold at Canadian Tire stores and other retailers. While some of these recalls are recent, some items were sold in Canada as far back as 2018 and 2019. This year, items include a children's toy, a snowblower and women's boots.If you do own any of these affected products, you can contact the companies for free repairs, exchanges or refunds. Here are some recently recalled items.The North Face women's bootsRecall date: April 17Thousands of women's boots from The North Face were recalled due to a potential fall hazard. Health Canada announced a recall of the Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots, as it's possible that the hook of on...

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13 h. ago Customers seeking deals gave Amazon’s Prime Day and competing sales a solid start

NEW YORK (AP) — The first day of Amazon’s Prime Day event and competing retail sales that kicked off on Tuesday drove solid online spending compared to a year earlier, according to two data sources. Adobe Digital Insights, which tracks visits to e-commerce sites, reported that U.S. consumers spent $7.9 billion at online stores on […]

Economics

13 h. ago International bakery chain known for healthy cake opening first Toronto location

An international bakery chain known for what it calls "healthy" versions of classic treats is about to open its first-ever Canadian location in Toronto.You may assume that ingredients like sugar, gluten, and dairy are integral pillars for almost any baked good, and, most of the time, you'd be right. However, one European bakery chain that's about to make its Canadian debut is on a mission to prove that you can have sweet treats that still hit the spot without any of those things.We'll be the judges of that.Landing on Bloor West this summer by way of Poland is FitCake, a chain that touts itself as "the first and largest non-pastry shop in the world," and currently boasts nine locations in Poland, with an additional presence in Austria, Sweden, Spain, and Malta.So, what makes the cakes so "fit"? The bakery (or, non-pastry shop, if you prefer) is completely sugar-free, lactose-free, gluten-free, and vegan, but, if its rapid expansion across Europe can be used as any indi...

Society

13 h. ago 'Shockingly callous': Trucker who ran woman off 402 gets house arrest

A trucker is serving six months of house arrest for dangerous driving after running a woman off Highway 402 amid a road rage incident.

Sport

14 h. ago Green bins can become ‘death traps’ for raccoons, N.S. wildlife rehab centre warns

Hope for Wildlife, based in Seaforth, N.S., says it has seen a 'significant rise' in the number of calls about stuck raccoons.

Events

16 h. ago Montreal businesswoman in U.S. immigration detention for months

The family of a Montreal businesswoman has had no luck getting her back safely to Canada after she was thrown into U.S. immigration detention more than three months ago. According to reports, Paula Callejas was arrested on March 28 following a domestic dispute with her then boyfriend in Florida. The family of 43-year-old Callejas said […]

Economics