90 m. ago Red White & Bloom Brands Completes Transformative Restructuring, Announces Delay in Filing of Annual Financial Statements, and Granting of MCTO

TORONTO, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Red White & Bloom Brands Inc. (CSE: RWB) (“RWB” or the “Company”) today announced the successful completion of a series of transactions designed to significantly reduce potential shareholder dilution, lower debt carrying costs, continue to refocus operations on profitable growth initiatives, and facilitate the filing of its financial […]

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99 m. ago Two women wanted for thefts involving sex assault as distraction

Multiple store owners, employees targeted in Scarborough between June 2024 and April, Toronto Police say

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1 hour ago Topicus.com Inc. Defers Release Date for First Quarter Results

TORONTO, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Topicus.com Inc. (TSXV:TOI) (the “Company”) announced today that the release of its first quarter results will be rescheduled. The Company will defer the release of its results from the originally planned date of May 2, 2025 in order to allow the Company to finalize its analysis and accounting […]

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2 h. ago Toronto Marathon, other events to run toward this weekend across GTA

It’s the first weekend of May and what better way to celebrate than by heading to the city and enjoying everything it has to offer? The weather might not be completely co-operative, but rain or shine you’re bound to have a good time. Or simply want some good grub? Eating will undoubtedly be on the […]

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3 h. ago Drivers defy Pearson airport by parking on roadside awaiting passengers

Toronto Pearson International Airport is reminding people picking up arriving passengers not to park on the roadside in a not-so-subtle way. On Tuesday, Pearson posted a photo on its X account of many cars parked on the curb underneath a large sign that reads: “No waiting on curbs. $85 fine.” Beneath the photo, the airport […]

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4 h. ago Here's a map of all the spots to see cherry blossoms across Toronto

It’s officially cherry blossom season in Toronto, which means it's time to navigate the crowds, take out your phone, and snap those pics!With hundreds of sakura trees across the entire city, there are a ton of spots to take in the pink blooms, from lesser-known spots to crowd-gathering locations.If you're looking for some help to navigate the blooms, the City has included an interactive feature to do just that: a digital blossom map, complete with directions, the number of trees in each spot, and location descriptions.City of TorontoBesides uber popular spots like High Park, Trinity Bellwoods, and the Robarts Library at U of T, the map also includes some lesser-known spots like Cedarvale Park and multiple spots at Exhibition Centre, which has a total of 93 trees on the grounds!The Sakura blossoms are set to reach peak bloom this week with rising spring temperatures, and will last around 4-10 days, depending on weather patterns.While High Park is han...

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4 h. ago Primaris REIT Announces 2025 Annual General Meeting Voting Results

TORONTO — Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust (“Primaris” or the “Trust”) (TSX: PMZ.UN) announced today that each of the trustee nominees listed in the management information circular of Primaris dated April 1, 2025 (the “Circular”) were elected as trustees of the Trust at the annual general meeting of unitholders held May 1, 2025 (the “Meeting”). […]

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5 h. ago Toronto considering priority bus lanes on street notorious for traffic

The City of Toronto is considering the introduction of priority bus lanes along a corridor synonymous with frustrating delays and unreliable service.Although many TTC bus routes suffer from delays caused by rush hour gridlock, construction and inclement weather, the TTC's 29 and 929 bus routes on Dufferin Street stand out as especially problematic. The 29 route has even earned the nickname "29 Sufferin" among riders thanks to its chronic unreliability and slow service.The proposed changes that the City is considering could dramatically improve travel for the tens of thousands of daily commuters who use the bus routes on a daily basis, though."Dufferin Street is one of the busiest transit corridors in the city, with over 40,000 people riding the 29 and 929 Toronto Transit Commission buses every weekday — even more during major events," the City says.In response, Toronto and the TTC are considering the implementation of dedic...

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5 h. ago Pôle entrepreneuriat – HEC Montréal and Collège Boréal launch new collaboration to support Francophone entrepreneurs

Innovation workshops, mentoring sessions and networking activities are just some of the initiatives launched by the Desjardins Space for Innovation, Research and Incubation (EIRI) at Collège Boréal TORONTO, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (Version Web) Collège Boréal, in partnership with Pôle entrepreneuriat – HEC Montréal, is pleased to announce the official launch of the […]

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5 h. ago Did you visit Food Basics or Costco last week? Ottawa health unit warns of possible measles exposure

Ottawa Public Health has confirmed the city’s first cases of measles since 2019 amid a province-wide outbreak that has now topped more than 1,200 cases.

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5 h. ago Unisync Recognized with Four NAUMD Industry Awards, Including Innovation in Technology

TORONTO, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Unisync Corp. (“Unisync”) (TSX:”UNI”) (OTC:”USYNF”) is pleased to share that the company was recognized with four awards at the 2025 NAUMD (Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors) Annual Convention, the most of any company at this year’s event. The awards highlight excellence across a range of sectors and mark an important […]

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6 h. ago Coach Berube goes to the Max with Maple Leafs lineup change for Game 6 in Battle of Ontario

Craig Berube is making a lineup change for Game 6. It’s more of a shuffling on the part of the Maple Leafs coach as he isn’t inserting Nick Robertson or David Kampf at forward after Toronto lost the past two games in the Battle of Ontario. Berube will move veteran Max Pacioretty up to the […]

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6 h. ago Canada’s Peterman and Gallant looking for gold at World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship

It was a marathon week well handled by Canada’s Jocelyn Peterman and Brett Gallant. Now the sprint is on to global glory for the Calgary couple at the 2025 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship. After six days and nine mostly successful games of a hectic round-robin schedule — which featured a clinch of an Olympic […]

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6 h. ago Modern living: You can just worry about flooding or you can do something 

The Canadian Climate Institute observes that “as climate change worsens, Canadians will experience a significant increase in the frequency and intensity of these kinds of flood events.”  A prime example of such an “event” was the 10 centimetres of rain that fell within the span of three hours in Toronto last year, flooding homes and […]

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6 h. ago Summers Says It’s Wrong to Say Markets Tell Fed It Should Cut

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers said that bond-market pricing doesn’t amount to a judgment call on what the Federal Reserve ought to do with interest rates, and that it would be a “very serious error” for policymakers to ease next week.

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7 h. ago ‘Sharp rise’ in Ontario measles cases with 223 new infections

Public Health Ontario is reporting 223 new measles cases since last week as the spread in its southwestern region grows. 

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7 h. ago ‘Save Santa’s supply chain’: Spin Master to reduce China production due to tariffs

TORONTO — Canadian toy manufacturer Spin Master Corp. is pleading to “save Santa’s supply chain” in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The company announced Wednesday it was withdrawing its guidance for the remainder of the year due to “meaningful uncertainty” caused by Trump’s global trade war. It said that tariffs on countries […]

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7 h. ago CUPE 2073 to Hold Press Conference on Strike, State of Services for Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing Ontarians at Mayfest

TORONTO — Ontario’s largest celebration of Deaf culture will serve as the backdrop for an update about the ongoing strike by CUPE 2073 members who work at Canadian Hearing Services (CHS). Hundreds are gathering for the annual Mayfest expo as workers who support Deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing Ontarians continue to fight to improve […]

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7 h. ago These Toronto superfans made their home into the ultimate Maple Leafs shrine

If you find yourself wandering around the streets of North Toronto, it shouldn't take long to find the biggest Maple Leafs fans around.Come playoff time, Michael and Sara Adamson deck out their front lawn entirely in Leafs gear, complete with jerseys, equipment and even a bubble hockey set that they encourage passersby to play a quick game on.This property is the second that the couple has adorned with Leaf gear.Complete with a sign telling visitors to take a selfie with a plush of the team’s mascot, Carlton, it's become an annual tradition for each playoff run. With the Leafs now making the postseason nine years in a row, thousands of folks have come through to check out the digs each year.The basis behind the house was pretty simple: the Adamsons had a whole lot of Leafs merchandise and weren't sure what to do with it. Starting with "about five items out front," the Adamsons figured it would be a pretty simple way to support their favourite ho...

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7 h. ago Venezuela Pleads for China to Buy Oil as Trump Kicks Chevron Out

Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez asked Chinese officials to step up oil purchases during a visit to Beijing last week, as the nation seeks to preempt the US-ordered exit of Chevron Corp. and other foreign energy operators next month.

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