3 d. ago University of Toronto once again ranked among best in the world

The University of Toronto has retained its crown as the top-ranked university in Canada, and one of the top 20 worldwide.U.S. News & World Report has released its annual ranking highlighting the best universities in countries around the world, and the University of Toronto was once again sitting atop the rankings for best global universities in Canada.The report — which evaluates institutions based on research performance and ratings by members of the academic community — has U of T at 16th overall among universities worldwide (tied with Princeton, Cornell and UC San Francisco) as well as the best overall in Canada.Ontario universities accounted for five of the top ten schools in Canada, with McMaster, Waterloo, the University of Ottawa, and Western also cracking the top ten.Here are the top ten universities in Canada according to U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Global Universities ranking:University of TorontoUniversity of British ColumbiaMcGill Univers...

Society

5 d. ago PARKER: Pass the Big Beautiful Bill and then do major reforms

As Senate Republicans turn the One Big Beautiful Bill, passed by one vote in the House, into a major taffy pull, two questions hover in the background.  Where is our country headed? Will Republicans retain their razor-thin margins in the House and Senate in 2026?  Satisfaction regarding the direction of the country has improved markedly […]

Politics

8 d. ago Finning appoints David Primrose as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Finning International Inc. (TSX: FTT) (“Finning,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) announced today that the Board of Directors has appointed David Primrose, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective immediately. Mr. Primrose will retain […]

Events

8 d. ago Slovenia Earns 9 Michelin Stars This Year: Hiša Franko Retains Three Stars, Milka Receives Two; A New Green Star for Hotel Plesnik; Three New Special Awards Introduced

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Slovenian gastronomy has once again achieved exceptional success, which reflects the Slovenian Tourist Board’s continued efforts to promote the country as a world-class gastronomic destination. The prestigious MICHELIN Guide, the most influential brand in the culinary world, has for the sixth consecutive year highlighted the best Slovenian […]

Other

9 d. ago Thunderbird Entertainment Retains Three Part Advisors for Its Investor Relations Program

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has retained Three Part Advisors, LLC (“Three Part Advisors”), a leading full-service, strategic investor relations advisory firm headquartered near Dallas, Texas, for its ongoing investor relationship program, effective July 1, 2025. Three Part […]

Culture

1 week ago Carlos Alcaraz wins French Open final in five sets after saving 3 match points against Jannik Sinner

PARIS  — Carlos Alcaraz rallied from two sets down and saved three match points to beat Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (10-2) on Sunday and retain his French Open title for a second straight year.  Alcaraz, who won his fifth Grand Slam tournament in as many finals, produced one of the […]

Sport

2 w. ago Sportlync Retains DelMorgan & Co. and Baird Augustine for Capital Raise

PHOENIX, Ariz., June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN – Sportlync, Inc., a Phoenix-based AI-driven platform connecting sports enthusiasts, proudly announces it has retained DelMorgan & Co. and Baird Augustine, two premier investment banking firms, in a combined effort to raise capital for its global expansion. According to their agreements, DelMorgan & Co. will […]

Sport

2 w. ago Constellation Brands Closes Wine Transaction With The Wine Group to Focus on a Portfolio of Exclusively Higher

Retained portfolio for Constellation includes a collection of award-winning, iconic brands, predominantly priced $15 and above and in growing segments and channels ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ), a leading beverage alcohol company, announced today that it has closed its previously announced transaction with The Wine Group to divest1 primarily […]

Other

2 w. ago Dubai Retains Global Top Spot for Attracting Greenfield FDI Projects in Cultural and Creative Industries in 2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — (Dubai Culture) Dubai has maintained its first place as the world’s leading destination for greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) in the cultural and creative industries (CCI), topping the Financial Times’ fDi Markets ranking for the third consecutive year. The 2024 report, which assessed 233 cities under the ‘Creative Industries Cluster’ […]

Other

3 w. ago Quantum Biopharma Licensee Celly Nutrition Retains Leading Audit Firm MNP LLP to Advance Capital Raise and Go

TORONTO, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM) (FRA: 0K91) (“Quantum BioPharma”), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to building a portfolio of innovative assets and biotech solutions, announces that Unbuzzd Wellness Inc. (formerly, Celly Nutrition Corp.) (the “Company”), the company behind unbuzzdTM, the scientifically-proven beverage that accelerates alcohol metabolism, restores […]

Economics

3 w. ago Travelers to Sell Its Canadian Personal Insurance Business and Majority of Its Canadian Commercial Insurance Business to Definity for US$2.4 Billion

Travelers will retain its market-leading surety business in Canada NEW YORK — The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the personal insurance business and the majority of the commercial insurance business of Travelers Canada to Definity Financial Corporation (TSX: DFY) for approximately US$2.4 billion. The […]

Economics

3 w. ago U.S. military spent $6 billion in bonuses over three years to fix recruitment process

Financial incentives boosted, enlistment programs revamped and eligibility expanded to attract and retain service members

Politics

4 w. ago Marcos Keeps Philippine Economic Team, Replaces Top Diplomat

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. retained his economic managers in a sign of policy continuity amid a Cabinet shakeup, while replacing his top diplomat as tensions with China linger.

Politics