4 h. ago Sinovac Shareholders Vote to Remove Current Directors and Elect SAIF Partners Nominees to Board at Special Meeting

Shareholders Voted to Approve Both SAIF Partners Proposals at Special Meeting Newly Elected Directors Are Committed to Support and Execute the Announced Payout of Dividends and Unlock Sinovac’s Long-Term Value for All Shareholders Through the Resumption of Trading of Sinovac’s Common Shares NEW YORK — SAIF Partners IV L.P., (“SAIF Partners”, “we” or “us”), today […]

Culture

6 h. ago Video game performers vote on contract that could end nearly 3

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Results from a union member vote on a tentative contract between video game performers and their employers are expected Wednesday evening. If ratified, the contract would formally end a nearly three-year effort from Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists negotiators to obtain a new contract for video game […]

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6 h. ago There are even more places to watch outdoor movies in Toronto this summer

Summer 2025 is shaping up to be ideal for a movie under the stars in Toronto, with various outdoor movie nights on tap all around the city!Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and The Well have joined the list of businesses offering outdoor screenings this season.Starting July 9, Downtown Movies in the Park takes over David Pecaut Square every Wednesday night until August 13, screening iconic films in partnership with TIFF, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.The Well is also joining in the fun, bringing summer night vibes to the masses with their own rendition of movie nights — we're not complaining! The first screening happens on July 16 with a showing of Ratatouille.So, now's your chance to grab your blankets — and besties — and get in on all the movie fun this summer! Here's a roundup of all the outdoor movies playing in Toronto this summer:Christie Pits ParkJuly 13 - The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)July 20 - ...

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6 h. ago Asia Trade Chiefs Travel 800 Hours to Secure Elusive US Deals

Trade negotiators from around the world have been racking up miles flying to Washington to strike a deal with President Donald Trump — especially Asian delegations who have the farthest to go. With final agreements still out of reach for most, the travel isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

Economics

7 h. ago Qantas Says Passenger Addresses, Meal Choices Among Stolen Data

Qantas Airways Ltd. said personal information belonging to 5.7 million customers, ranging from names and addresses to phone numbers and meal preferences, were stolen in last week’s cyberattack, as the fallout from the latest airline security breach becomes clearer.

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11 h. ago Ontario's new beachside motel feels like a mini Miami vacation without the plane ticket

Large suites and spacious common areas make South Beach an ideal spot to soak up the sun for a few days or more

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11 h. ago Nathan Fillion Civilian Pavilion featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Edmonton-born actor Nathan Fillion hits the big screen this week with James Gunn’s DC blockbuster Superman. But his hometown featured prominently in an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live, with guest host Anthony Anderson. Firstly, Fillion, who graduated Holy Trinity High school and attended Concordia University Edmonton, jokingly mentioned he asks people to refer to him […]

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12 h. ago ‘Keep your shoes on’: U.S. airport security ends unpopular security measure

TSA will 'no longer require...every single person' to remove their shoes when going through security checkpoints, says Kristi Noem

Events

13 h. ago VERSES AI Inc. Announces Proposed Public Offering of Securities

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VERSES AI Inc. (CBOE: VERS) (OTCQB: VRSSD) (“VERSES” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it intends to offer and sell securities in an agency public offering to be undertaken on a reasonable best-efforts basis (the “Offering”). The Offering is expected to be priced in […]

Events

14 h. ago Why this Toronto dining cruise is a unique way to spend a summer evening

Patio season? Never heard of her! This summer in Toronto, it’s all about sipping drinks and eating delicious food right on the deck of a gorgeous cruise ship.I have to admit, I never really considered myself to be a cruise person. But after being invited to join City Cruises’ Summer Kick Off Cruise — which celebrated their first dinner cruise of the season — I’m getting myself a pair of boat shoes and will be setting sail more frequently!A sailor's welcomeI started the night by boarding the ship and being greeted by the entire crew. Arriving a bit early for boarding, I waited for the rest of my group by sipping a cocktail on the boat's open-air deck on the top floor — one of three levels on my vessel, the Toronto Odyssey.A Blue Hawaiian is as crisp and refreshing as the waters.The furniture was comfy and offered some cute photo ops with a large decorative lifebuoy. I was also serenaded by the live DJ and saxophonist com...

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14 h. ago U.S. ends protected deportation status for thousands of Nicaraguans, Hondurans

U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said the conditions in Honduras and Nicaragua no longer meet temporary protected status statutory requirements.

Transport

14 h. ago Some residents concerned about being stranded on islands due to B.C. Ferries policy on damaged EVs

'In short, EVs can still travel with us. The updates are about safety and clarity, not restrictions on everyday drivers,' says B.C. Ferries

Events

14 h. ago Three Toronto hotels were just named among the best in Canada

If you've dabbled in staycations before, you know there are some incredible destinations right here in the city — and Toronto's hotels are receiving the recognition they deserve in a new list of the best accommodations around the world. Travel + Leisure has just released its "World's Best Awards" for 2025, and some luxurious places to stay in Toronto have made the list. Each year, Travel and Leisure asks readers to voice their opinions on experiences around the world, where they share opinions on the top hotels, cities, cruises and more. The list includes specific rankings by country, with a roundup dedicated to hotels and resorts around Canada. Three Toronto hotels were bestowed top spots in this year's ranking, earning them national and international recognition. Two hotels in Toronto that made it to the top 5 for Canadian hotels were The St. Regis and Four Seasons Hotel, ranking in fourth and fifth spots, respectively....

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14 h. ago Jesse Eisenberg leaves staff at a Toronto restaurant totally starstruck

The staff at one Toronto restaurant were shocked this week when they got a surprise visit from Oscar-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg.Though the actor is well-known for his Oscar-nominated performance in 2010's The Social Network, as well as more recent successes like A Real Pain (2024), for which he received an Oscar nomination for best screenplay, it appears as though Eisenberg isn't afraid to hit the streets of whatever city he's in and explore the local food scene.At least, that appears to be the case for him when he's in Toronto, as the actor recently made a surprise visit to West Queen West's Curryish Tavern, leaving the restaurant's owner and staff starstruck.Widely recognized as being among the best Indian restaurants in the city, it might come as no surprise that the stars would opt to spend their hard-earned days off there — but for owner Miheer Shete, it most certainly did.Miheer tells us that, prior to Eisenberg's appearance at the restau...

Transport

16 h. ago Oilers faithful Superfan Magoo hits TV screens on The Amazing Race Canada

When Blair Gladue and his wife Skylene “Nipîy” Gladue were asked to join this season’s cast of The Amazing Race he had one big worry. “I looked at the schedule and I was like, ‘oh, no, you know what? If we do this, I’m going to miss the first two rounds of the Stanley Cup […]

Sport

16 h. ago The Amazing Race Canada features local Oilers' devotee Superfan Magoo

When Blair Gladue and his wife Skylene “Nipîy” Gladue were asked to join this season’s cast of The Amazing Race he had one big worry. “I looked at the schedule and I was like, ‘oh, no, you know what? If we do this, I’m going to miss the first two rounds of the Stanley Cup […]

Sport

16 h. ago Autistic U.K. teen who told family ‘I’m going to Canada’ later detained in Japan on drug charges

Sean Stephenson travelled from London to Portugal, then Toronto and finally Tokyo, where he was arrested

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17 h. ago Amazon faces scrutiny as Canada’s competition watchdog deepens probe

Canada’s competition watchdog secured a court order to help its investigation into whether Amazon.com Inc. is abusing its dominant retail position in the market. The order requires Amazon to produce records relevant to the watchdog’s probe, which started in 2020 and concerns Amazon’s Marketplace fair pricing policy. The Competition Bureau is investigating whether the policy […]

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18 h. ago Balance proudly supports Bow Valley Credit Union’s launch of the Bitcoin Gateway

CALGARY, Alberta — Bow Valley Credit Union (BVCU), together with Balance and Bull Bitcoin, are thrilled to announce the launch of Canada’s first Bitcoin Gateway, a groundbreaking new way for Canadians to securely and seamlessly buy Bitcoin, directly through their favourite Alberta credit union. As of today, with just a few clicks, you can buy […]

Economics

18 h. ago Bow Valley Credit Union Launches Canada’s First Bitcoin Gateway

COCHRANE, Alberta — Bow Valley Credit Union (BVCU), together with Balance and Bull Bitcoin, are thrilled to announce the launch of Canada’s first Bitcoin Gateway, a groundbreaking new way for Canadians to securely and seamlessly buy Bitcoin, directly through their favorite Alberta credit union. As of today, with just a few clicks, you can buy […]

Economics