6 d. ago School support workers urge SD8 to reinvest surplus into student services

NELSON — The Kootenay Lakes School District No. 8 $4.4 million budget surplus should be reinvested to strengthen and increase direct student supports, says the district’s school support workers. CUPE 748, the union representing over 300 support workers in SD8 public schools, says the surplus is an opportunity to help students, families and communities in […]

Society

9 d. ago Iconic Canadian fashion giant has a flashy new store at Eaton Centre

Fashion lovers rejoice! Simons just doubled down in Toronto.In addition to its Mississauga store at Square One Shopping Centre, Simons now has two more stores in the GTA.The first landed at the Yorkdale mall in August this year, and the second has opened its doors to the public at the Toronto Eaton Centre on Sept. 18. That brings Simons’ Canadian store count to 19.What to expectKnown for its trend-forward offerings, the Quebec-born retailer blends in-house labels — think Twik, Icône, Contemporaine, Le 31, Djab and Simons Maison — with big-name global designers.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by CULTR Toronto (@cultrtoronto)The new three-level, 112,000-square-foot store is filled with everything from trend-forward streetwear to timeless modern classics and offers style at multiple price points for women, men, and the home.Whether you’re...

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9 d. ago ISS offers ‘cautionary support’ to Cenovus takeover offer for MEG Energy

CALGARY — Proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services is recommending “cautionary support” for MEG Energy’s plan to be acquired by oilsands giant Cenovus Energy. ISS says in a report that shareholders in MEG find themselves in a dilemma because the Cenovus offer is “neither compelling nor opportunistic,” but it’s uncertain if a better bid will […]

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1 week ago Not fooled by Conservatives’ scapegoating school boards, Ontarians blame Ford’s underfunding for school cuts: poll

TORONTO — Just weeks after students returned to class and a month since Education Minister Paul Calandra began his scapegoat-the-school-boards media blitz, a new poll has found that a decisive majority of Ontarians lay the blame for cuts to public education and the lack of support services in schools at the door of Doug Ford’s […]

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1 week ago International Dairy Queen Announces 2025 Vendor of the Year Winners

MINNEAPOLIS — International Dairy Queen Inc. (IDQ), a leader in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, today announced the winners of its 2025 Vendor of the Year awards. The awards recognize vendors in the U.S. and Canada that have demonstrated exemplary service to support IDQ and its network of independent franchise owners who own and operate […]

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2 w. ago Cops seeking to ID three male suspects for assault near York U

Toronto Police are turning to the public to help identify three people wanted for an assault near York University more than a month ago. Police said officers responded to a call for an assault on Aug. 2 at approximately 2:25 a.m. in the Steeles Ave. W. and Keele St. area. According to police, a male […]

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2 w. ago ‘Draw the Line’ rallies in Toronto, across Canada challenge elements of Carney’s agenda

Canadians in several major cities demonstrated Saturday against elements of the Liberal government’s agenda, including Prime Minister Mark Carney’s support for new fossil fuel projects and expected public service cuts. Hundreds who took part in “Draw the Line” protests in Toronto marched from downtown to the provincial legislature building, carrying signs that included messages advocating […]

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2 w. ago Toronto business turns to public for support amid owners' health battles

A Toronto business is looking to its community for support as the family behind its operations faces two challenging health battles. The Gargoyle is a collectibles store that's been selling toys, comics, and cars to vintage collectors and pop culture enthusiasts for seven years. The couple behind the store, David Wong and his wife, Charlene, have lived in the Upper Beaches for nearly a decade and have become embedded in the Kingston Road Village community. At the beginning of the summer, David was diagnosed with esophageal cancer and has since been receiving treatment at Princess Margaret. On top of this, David has been supporting Charlene through her battle with Parkinson's Disease for the past 15 years. With his help, the family has been able to go to the YMCA gym every day, bike, stand-up paddleboard at the beach, and run The Gargoyle together. However, with David focusing on receiving treatment, Charlene is unable to...

Economics

2 w. ago Final update given on investigation into Toronto gynecologist’s office

Toronto Public Health says it has the results for about a quarter of the patients potentially exposed to blood-borne viruses at a downtown gynecologist's office.

Economics

2 w. ago Toronto Public Health gives final update on investigation into gynecologist’s office

Toronto Public Health says it has the results for about a quarter of the patients potentially exposed to blood-borne viruses at a downtown gynecologist’s office, and that none of them contracted infections there. The public health unit is releasing its final report on Dr. Esther Park a year after it was notified of a patient […]

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2 w. ago 'We can't keep going at this rate': Health care workers rally at Peter Lougheed Centre

Members in nursing care and general support services enter formal mediation with AHS

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2 w. ago Cintas Corporation Hosts the Cincinnati 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb in Support of the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation

Nearly 1,000 participants helped raise funds to create and maintain programs that directly support fire service survivors all across the country. CINCINNATI — Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) hosted the Cincinnati 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the Cintas Center at Xavier University this past weekend. Nearly 1,000 participants at the Cincinnati event, alongside other Cintas stair […]

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2 w. ago Toronto Public Library expanding social, crisis support services to more branches

Toronto's libraries increasingly find themselves on the front lines of the city's homelessness and mental health crisis.

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3 w. ago Nuit Blanche returns to Toronto next month with huge lineup of all

The fall season wouldn't be complete without Toronto's largest contemporary arts festival, Nuit Blanche 2025. This year, it returns on October 4 for a full night of galleries, installations, and exhibitions spread across the city.Now in its 19th year, Nuit Blanche attracts more than one million visitors annually, drawing art lovers from across the GTA. The festival is concentrated in three different areas of the city — Downtown Toronto, North York, and Etobicoke — where public spaces are transformed into extraordinary art venues. For 2025, over 85 works will be on display.Each year, the festival explores a unique theme, and this year's is Translating the City. Paying tribute to urban life and concrete jungles, the City of Toronto notes that the displays will examine "how art can translate the complexities of cities."The Bentway - Seeing Celcius, Nuit Blanche 2025. Photo by Mila Bright Zalatnovic. Highlights include Diatomic State...

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3 w. ago Thales Survey Reveals Growing Interest in Mobile IDs, Digital Driver Services Across US, Canada

New Thales survey of more than 3,000 U.S. and Canadian citizens shows strong support for modernized driver and identity services, including mobile driver’s licenses/digital IDs, self-service kiosks and online portals. The survey identified that 80% of Baby Boomers (ages 65+) indicated they have used or would use an online portal to access driver services, compared […]

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3 w. ago Authentica Launches AI Agents to Power Autonomous Global Supply Chains

The platform helps buyers automate, verify, and secure the order-to-deliver lifecycle. TORONTO — Today, Authentica announced the public launch of an AI-native supply chain administration platform that provides deep-tier visibility and automates compliance and risk management for buyers and importers. In a world of shifting tariffs, sanctions, and ESG mandates, this full-stack solution not only […]

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