11 h. ago Allen G. Hassenfeld, former CEO of Hasbro and whose family founded the iconic toy maker, dies at 76

NEW YORK (AP) — Alan G. Hassenfeld, a renowned philanthropist and former CEO of iconic toy company Hasbro Inc., the maker of G.I. Joe and Play-Doh, has died. He was 76, according to the toy company. Hasbro, the nation’s second largest toy company behind Mattel, declined to offer more details. Hassenfeld’s family foundation, Hassenfeld Family […]

Events

12 h. ago ICTC and Vector Institute Partner to Accelerate Canada’s AI Talent Pipeline

OTTAWA, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) and the Vector Institute are pleased to announce a transformative new partnership dedicated to building the workforce of the future and accelerating Canada’s leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). ICTC and the Vector Institute will equip students and startups with the critical […]

Culture

16 h. ago Allocation Under Public Tender Offer by Sun Valley Investments AG to Purchase Mineros Shares Complete

MEDELLIN, Colombia — Mineros S.A. (TSX:MSA, MINEROS:CB) (“Mineros” or the “Company”) announces that the acceptance period of the public offer to purchase between 8% and 11% of the issued and subscribed ordinary shares of Mineros (“Mineros Shares”) made by Sun Valley Investments AG (“Sun Valley”) by way of a public tender offer (Oferta Publica de […]

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16 h. ago Investment into Saskatchewan pea protein processing to create new Canadian food options

New partnership will focus on development of pea protein ingredients and finished food products Yorkton, SK, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The growth of the plant-protein sector has led to rising demand for Canadian-made protein alternatives that meet the flavour and nutrition profiles of their traditional counterparts. Today, Protein Industries Canada is announcing a […]

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17 h. ago HELIOS and Caroline Harvey Partner to Advance Equity and Innovation in Women’s Hockey

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — HELIOS, the leading wearable performance platform in ice hockey, proudly announces a new partnership with Caroline Harvey—Olympic medalist, World Champion, and two-time NCAA National Champion—to help close the long-standing gap in sport science and technology for female athletes. “it’s about making sure the next generation has the tools, the data, and […]

Sport

18 h. ago Wrexham AFC and Macron Present New Home Kit for the 2025/26 Season

Three launch events in Wrexham (Eagles Meadow), New York (Pelé Soccer) and Melbourne (Ultra Football) highlight the global impact of the partnership WREXHAM, Wales — Following the recent announcement of a multi-year extension to their partnership, Wrexham AFC and Macron have officially unveiled the eagerly anticipated 2025/26 Home Kit. The new Game Set will accompany […]

Politics

20 h. ago Vecima and Sercomm Expand Partnership to Offer Interoperable All

Vecima’s industry-leading Entra® EXS1610 and Sercomm’s family of Optical Network Terminals (ONTs) have completed rigorous PON interoperability testing Joint Vecima-Sercomm solution offers flexibility to select the Optical Network Unit (ONU) vendor of choice without bookended, single vendor lock-in VICTORIA, British Columbia — Vecima Networks Inc. (TSX: VCM) and Sercomm today announced an expanded strategic partnership, […]

Culture

21 h. ago Venture Global and SEFE Announce Expansion of LNG Partnership

ARLINGTON, Va. — Today, Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE: VG) and Securing Energy for Europe GmbH (SEFE) announced the finalization of an agreement under which SEFE’s subsidiary, SEFE Energy GmbH, will purchase an additional 0.75 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from CP2 LNG, Venture Global’s third project, for 20 years. Today’s […]

Culture

23 h. ago Axi launches institutional liquidity provider AxiPrime, announces strategic partnership with Your Bourse

SYDNEY, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Axi, a leading force in global financial services, announced the launch of AxiPrime, its institutional and next-generation B2B liquidity provider (LP) to meet the evolving needs of professional trading firms. With a focus on multi-asset liquidity and cutting-edge technology and execution infrastructure, AxiPrime offers access to a broad […]

Culture

28 h. ago International food festival for sipping and snacking coming to Toronto this month

There's a food festival coming to Toronto this month featuring some of the city's hottest food and beverage vendors.Back for its second year, which is expected to be even bigger and better than the first, Toronto's premier "sip and snack" festival, Feastie, returns on July 19 for a full day featuring some of the hottest food and drinks the city has to offer.Founded on the goal of highlighting businesses owned by members of marginalized and underrepresented communities, this year's festival is set to feature over 40 different food and drink vendors spanning a swath of international cuisines.From Jamaican Patties to French Toast to locally-crafted wines to homemade Thai iced tea, there's only one thing guaranteed at Feastie: you won't go hungry. To make extra sure of that, there's a variety of food and beverage options on the docket priced at $10 or less, so there’s a feast in store regardless of your budget.Although anything is possible when you believe in y...

Society

28 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 - ...

Other

35 h. ago Connexall Now Available in Epic Toolbox as Alert Manager Solution

Milestone Underscores Connexall’s Seamless Integration with Epic for Clinical Alerting and Interoperability TORONTO — Connexall, a global leader in clinical communication, alarm management, and workflow optimization, today announced its designation in the “Alert Manager Integration” category in Epic Toolbox on Showroom. This achievement highlights Connexall’s expertise in driving seamless integration with disparate systems to provide […]

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35 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

35 h. ago Artivo Surfaces, Backed by Transom Capital, Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Walker Zanger and Anthology Brands from Mosaic Companies

LIVONIA, Mich., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Artivo Surfaces (“Artivo”), the parent company of Virginia Tile and Galleher Duffy, backed by Transom Capital (“Transom”), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Walker Zanger and Anthology brands from Mosaic Companies. This strategic acquisition reinforces Artivo’s mission to expand its […]

Economics

38 h. ago Trump Says He’ll Set 50% Copper Tariff, Wait Year on Drug Levies

President Donald Trump said he planned to implement a 50% duty on copper imports as part of a set of looming sectoral tariffs, while also indicating he could offer pharmaceutical manufacturers at least a year before applying a crippling 200% tariff on their foreign-made products.

Economics

40 h. ago Upcoming Toronto rib festival hailed as biggest in North America

Get ready for a weekend of saucy, smoky barbecue, Toronto, because North America's biggest rib festival is coming back this weekend.If the last major rib festival to take over Toronto — whether it was Toronto Ribfest at Centennial Park over the Canada Day long weekend or the Toronto Beaches Ribfest on Father's Day — left you hungry for yet another weekend full of sticky fingers and beautiful barbecue, you're in luck.After taking over Woodbine Park in the Beaches for the Toronto Beaches Ribfest last month, Northern Heat Rib Series, the largest rib and beer tour in North America, now has its sights set on downtown Toronto, this time cranking up the heat at Sankofa (formerly Yonge-Dundas) Square this weekend.You can expect appearances from some of the top pitmasters and barbecue artists that Ontario has to offer and, while ribs are the name of the game, of course, they're just one of a broad variety of the charred, juicy, saucy delights you ca...

Culture

40 h. ago Kanverse.ai Deepens Oracle Partnership with Launch on Oracle Cloud Marketplace

Proven AI-Powered AP Invoice Automation Solution Now Available for Oracle Fusion, E-Business Suite, and Oracle Cloud Customers SAN JOSE, Calif. — Kanverse.ai, a leading provider of AI-powered Accounts Payable (AP) Invoice Automation and Intelligent Document Processing (IDP), today announced its official listing on Oracle Cloud Marketplace, further strengthening its partnership with Oracle. For years, Kanverse.ai […]

Culture

47 h. ago “The Grammys” for AI Music? Entries Open for Groundbreaking Song Contest from the Fanvue World AI Creator Awards – as Millions of Creators Make Music with AI

LONDON, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The world’s “most inclusive” music awards has just launched – where creators using AI to make music will compete for $10k in prizes and the inaugural award.  The Future Sound Awards is the latest installment from the Fanvue World AI Creator Awards – in partnership with leading music […]

Economics

48 h. ago Advantech and mimik Join Forces to Simplify AI Deployment Across Edge and Cloud

SAN FRANCISCO & TAIPEI, Taiwan — Advantech, a global leader in industrial edge computing, and mimik, a leader in edge-native AI software, have announced a strategic partnership to make AI systems easier to deploy, manage, and scale across a wide range of devices, from cameras to industrial servers and cloud platforms. Your ROI for AI […]

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59 h. ago Greystone Housing Impact Investors LP Increases Line of Credit Capacity

OMAHA, Neb., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greystone Housing Impact Investors LP (NYSE: GHI) (the “Partnership”) announced today that on June 30, 2025, it entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with five financial institutions for a secured revolving line of credit (the “Acquisition LOC”). The maximum aggregate commitment of the Acquisition LOC […]

Economics