14 h. ago ‘Worst year we’ve had’: Maine tourism industry worried about U.S.

The owner of a souvenir shop in a popular Maine tourist town says he's seen a 50 per cent drop in Canadian tourists, and says this season is worse than the COVID-19 years.

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20 h. ago Uniqlo Owner, Seven & i To Set Tone for Japan’s Consumer Sector

Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing Co. and Seven & i Holdings Co. will show how Japan’s consumer sector is faring as Asia’s earnings season kicks off.

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26 h. ago Victim’s hijab ’violently’ pulled off during alleged swarming attack: Advocates

OSHAWA — A swarming attack on a business owner in Oshawa that police are investigating as a possible hate crime has shaken the victim’s family and the broader Muslim community, which has seen a rise in Islamophobic incidents, advocates said Thursday. Amira Elghawaby, a federal special representative on combating Islamophobia, said the alleged suspects “violently” […]

Events

34 h. ago Following fire at legendary Vancouver boot factory, owner determined to 'build something great'

A pair of Dayton boots meant you were from Vancouver. Then came the fire: Twenty-three fire and rescue apparatus, 40 firefighters, three buildings in the 2200-block of East Hastings. Now, the toughest boot in town plans a comeback.

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52 h. ago Rogers closes deal with BCE to become majority owner of MLSE

Rogers Communications Inc. has closed its deal to buy BCE Inc.’s 37.5 per cent stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment to become the majority owner of the company. Rogers now holds a 75 per cent stake in the owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto Argonauts and Toronto FC. The $4.7-billion deal […]

Politics

53 h. ago Rogers Becomes Majority Owner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment

Closes transaction to acquire BCE’s 37.5% ownership stake in MLSE Strengthens commitment to Canadian sports Will invest to bring championships to Canada TORONTO, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX: RCI.A and RCI.B) (NYSE: RCI) today announced it has closed its transaction to acquire BCE’s 37.5% ownership stake in Maple Leaf Sports & […]

Sport

3 d. ago DigitalBridge and La Caisse Complete Acquisition of Yondr Group

Aaron Wangenheim Appointed as CEO and Sandip Mahajan Appointed as CFO of Yondr BOCA RATON, Fla. & MONTRÉAL & LONDON — DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE: DBRG) (“DigitalBridge”) and La Caisse (formerly CDPQ) today announced the successful completion of the acquisition of Yondr Group (“Yondr”), a global developer, owner, and operator of hyperscale data centers, from […]

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3 d. ago Toronto birds dying because of new transit line that ironically shares name with bird

Trigger warning: This article contains photos of injured animals and may be distressing to some readersAt an underpass where construction is wrapping up on the soon-to-open Finch West LRT, concerns are being raised over dead pigeons found trapped amid the site alterations. Pigeons appear to be getting caught between a concrete wall and a red metal plate — installed by Metrolinx, trying to get back to their roost site. The irony here? The new LRT, planned to open this year as the TTC's Line 6, is named for Finch Avenue, which, while originating from the moniker of a former hotel and its owner, also shares the name of the finch species of birds, of which multiple subspecies are found in Toronto.The site in question is located along a westbound stretch of Finch where the LRT crosses under rail tracks just before Weston Road. Here, concerned Toronto resident Ann Martin first found evidence of the birds' tragic fate. The red meta...

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4 d. ago Witness recalls stabbing that left man, 27, dead: 'Traumatizing'

STRATHROY – The owner of a landscaping company was mowing a lawn on a quiet street when he was fatally stabbed in broad daylight, neighbours say.

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4 d. ago Parent of Lindsey Oil Refinery Owner Put Into Administration

The parent company of the Prax Group — which owns the UK’s Lindsey oil refinery — has been put into administration.

Politics

5 d. ago London Eats: Core café offers busy customers organic food on the go

A new downtown café hopes to encourage Londoners on the go to choose healthy food options, its owner says.

Economics

7 d. ago Funeral home owner who stashed nearly 190 decomposing bodies sentenced to 20 years in prison

DENVER (AP) — A Colorado funeral home owner who stashed nearly 190 dead bodies in a decrepit building and sent grieving families fake ashes was sentenced to 20 years in prison in federal court Friday for cheating customers and defrauding the federal government out of nearly $900,000 in COVID-19 aid. Jon Hallford, owner of Return […]

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8 d. ago Tampa Bay Buccaneers extend coach Todd Bowles, GM Jason Licht

The Buccaneers signed general manager Jason Licht and coach Todd Bowles to multi-year contract extensions on Thursday. Bucs owner and co-chairman Joel Glazer said in the team’s announcement the two have been critical to the team’s recent success. “The winning culture they have established has us well positioned for the future,” Glazer said in a […]

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8 d. ago Nova Scotia pet owner shares story after her dog dies suffocating on a chip bag

A Nova Scotia woman is sharing her story after the death of her beloved pet, in hopes it helps other pet owners. 

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9 d. ago Circle K Owner Misses Estimates on Lower Fuel Prices, Demand

Circle K owner Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. slightly missed earnings estimates for its fiscal fourth quarter earnings because of lower fuel demand.

Economics

9 d. ago Exclusive new Toronto pizza window only sells 100 slices a day

A groovy Toronto Italian restaurant is celebrating summer by selling slices out of a window all summer long.Raffaella, formerly Raff's Pizza, has sure come a long way since owner and Head Chef Simon Vickerson's early days of selling late-night slices to weary club-goers on Toronto sidewalks.The Toronto chef's journey began when he started popping up at venues across the city with his mobile pizza oven, whipping up pies for passersby and updating social media with his whereabouts. Using his grandmother's (the titular Raffaella) recipes and techniques, Raff's Pizza Stand became one of Toronto's ultimate secrets for a quick slice.Nowadays, he's heading up the kitchen at Raffaella's brick-and-mortar restaurant inside the Annex Hotel, which opened to a fair amount of buzz in early 2025, thanks to its palate-pleasing menu of American-Italian classics, like spaghetti Bolognaise, arancini, chicken parm, and, of course, pizza.An accessible blend of trendy and ...

Economics

9 d. ago B.C. mall owner lays out plan for Bay leases. Landlords are unconvinced

A B.C. billionaire hoping to launch a new department store chain in former Hudson’s Bay and Saks Canada spaces estimates she can have at least 20 locations up and running within 180 days of signing leases, but landlords aren’t on board with her plan. The timeline is one of many highlights in a package prepared […]

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1 week ago TerraZero Technologies Launches Wave of Groundbreaking Artist Activations, Introducing New Firsts in Intraverse Music Experiences

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BIGG Digital Assets Inc. (“BIGG” or the “Company”)(TSXV: BIGG; OTCQX: BBKCF; WKN: A2PS9W), a leading innovator in the digital assets space and owner of TerraZero, Netcoins and Blockchain Intelligence Group, is pleased to announce that TerraZero Technologies’ Intraverse is redefining what it means to be an […]

Culture

1 week ago Hudson’s Bay receives approval for sale of three leases to B.C. mall owner Ruby Liu

Liu wants to use the properties to open a chain of modernized department stores she will name after herself

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1 week ago B.C. courts: Saanich farm owner ordered to shut down businesses not related to farming

Owner of Saanich farm allowed a metal workshop and vehicles to park under covered riding ring, arguing it was farm use, but judge said no

Economics