35 h. ago MADD Canada Remembers Nova Scotia Victims of Alcohol and Drug

DARTMOUTH, Nova Scotia, Sept. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Community members, including victims’ families and friends, will gather today to remember those who have been killed in crashes involving alcohol, cannabis and/or other drugs. This year, the names of two victims, Talia Forrest and Jesse Robinson, have been added to the Nova Scotia Monument located […]

Events

3 d. ago Fengate expands healthcare infrastructure portfolio with acquisition of 24 U.S. outpatient facilities

MIAMI, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fengate Asset Management (Fengate) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a portfolio of 24 medical outpatient facilities from a top United States (U.S.) healthcare system under a sale-leaseback agreement. The facilities, located across two states, add more than 900,000 square feet of medical space to Fengate’s growing […]

Science

7 d. ago Canada's largest Halloween festival brings spooky spectacle to new Ontario city this fall

Pumpkins After Dark, Ontario's most talked-about Halloween festival, is expanding to another location, making its London debut this fall at Storybook Gardens.Known as "North America's largest, award-winning Halloween event," this fall tradition is already a staple in Milton. But for the first time, Southwestern Ontario will get its own version of the spooktacular experience.This year's shows promise to be the most immersive yet, with 10,000+ hand-carved pumpkins lighting up the night in massive themed displays, interactive setups, and live performers.What to expectHighlights for 2025 include London's brand-new location at Storybook Gardens, alongside Milton's addition of a Dracula's Castle maze. Guests can also expect more live actors than ever before, creating eerie encounters throughout the trail.As with every year, 2025's festival will also feature a signature treat. This year, it's mini churros, a perfectly portable t...

Culture

8 d. ago MADD Canada Adds Five New Victims’ Names to Alberta Memorial Monument

SPRUCE GROVE, Alberta, Sept. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, victims of crashes involving alcohol, cannabis and/or other drugs will be honoured at MADD Canada’s annual Memorial Monument Ceremony. This year, five new names have been added to the Monument located at the Parkland RCMP Detachment in Spruce Grove, bringing the total number of victims […]

Politics

1 week ago Beer Store shutters more locations, closing in on government

On Wednesday, the Beer Store confirmed another six locations would all cease operating before the year is done. The total number is now well over 100.

Politics

1 week ago Huge festival will let you have relaxing spa day right under busy Toronto highway

A huge wellness festival is taking over Toronto's The Bentway when The Sunrise Social returns to the city on September 20.So, are you ready to relax right under a bustling, gridlocked highway?Touted as "Toronto's largest morning wellness social event," in my opinion, this festival comes at the perfect time.The summer has seen a surge in Toronto residents seeking out activities that prioritize their mental health and physical well-being, ditching nighttime club parties for morning "raves" and viral exercise routines.Past Sunrise Social events have been met with significant buzz on social media, pointing to the fact that there is a market for this kind of festival.And of course, its unique location adds to the excitement. The Bentway — located right beneath the Gardiner Expressway — may not be where you think you want to go for a day out at the spa, but it's definitely where you should b...

Culture

3 w. ago Cintro expands into former Beer Store to meet soaring demand

London's only OpenTable Top 100 restaurant will add a café, dessert bar, and upscale dining space to keep up with months-long waitlists.

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3 w. ago London Eats: Cintro expands into former Beer Store to meet soaring demand

London's only OpenTable Top 100 restaurant will add a café, dessert bar, and upscale dining space to keep up with months-long waitlists.

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3 w. ago More Beer Stores in Ontario are about to close down permanently

The wave of Beer Store closures in Ontario continues, as multiple outlets across the province prepare to shut their doors for good this fall. Effective Oct. 19, 2025, 12 stores across Ontario, including three in the GTA, will close, joining the dozens that have already shuttered in the face of increased competition following the province's move to expand alcohol sales to convenience stores. Affected locations include 882 Ward St. (Bridgenorth), 8647 Hwy. #60 (Eganville), 89 Main St. S. (Forest), 21 Ontario St. N. (Grand Bend), 398 King St. W. (Harrow), 53 Meredith St. E. (Little Current), 33 Argyle St. (Markdale), 142 David St. N. (Noëlville), 3078 Don Mills Rd. (North York), 704 Main St. (Sauble Beach), 900A Don Mills Rd., Unit #100 (Toronto), and 800 Gerrard St. E. (Toronto).Last month, the beer retailer announced that it would be winding down operations atanother 11 locations across Ontario on Sept. 28, including outlets in Brampton&nbs...

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3 w. ago Ontario small town ‘concerned’ as string of Beer Store closures raise questions

Little Current, Ont., is one of several towns whose Beer Store is set to close as the alcohol giant adapts to a new market where convenience and grocery stores can sell booze.

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3 w. ago Why are Ontario beer stores closing, and where will all the empties go?

The latest round of closures includes three in the Toronto area and several towns with only one Beer Store. There have been 77 closures announced this year

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3 w. ago The Beer Store is closing these Ontario locations. Here’s what we know

The latest round of closures includes three in Toronto and several towns with only one Beer Store. There have been 77 closures announced this year

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3 w. ago The Beer Store adds 12 more locations to its long list of closures this year

It adds to the 44 locations that the retailer has already closed or will be closing

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