74 m. ago Aubrey Plaza opens up about ‘daily struggle’ after husband Jeff Baena’s death

Aubrey Plaza is revealing how she copes with the ongoing grief following her husband Jeff Baena’s death at the age of 47 earlier this year. Plaza appeared on Tuesday’s episode of the Good Hang podcast, hosted by her Parks and Recreation co-star Amy Poehler. Poehler first inquired about Plaza’s “therapy dog,” who joined them in […]

Events

1 hour ago Trump offers assurances that U.S. troops won’t be sent to help defend Ukraine

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered his assurances that U.S. troops would not be sent to help defend Ukraine against Russia after seeming to leave open the possibility the day before. Trump also said in a morning TV interview that Ukraine’s hopes of joining NATO and regaining the Crimean Peninsula from Russia are […]

Society

1 hour ago Ottawa teams up with startup Cohere to bring AI to the public sector

Memorandum of understanding also aims to bolster commercial capabilities and export of artificial intelligence

Culture

3 h. ago Chan Centre for the Performing Arts expands its biggest season to date with even more cultural and musical artists

The lineup now features additional dates for Natalia Lafourcade, along with exciting new acts such as Mad Professor and Beverly Glenn-Copeland VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts’ largest programming season has expanded even further. New performances and events have been added today, including two new concert […]

Culture

3 h. ago Legendary Toronto bistro and brunch spot is shutting down after 40 years in business

Another day, another beloved business closing in Toronto.This time, the wave of closures has hit a long-standing Annex institution, By The Way (BTW), a colourful restaurant that has been serving up Mediterranean plates, breakfast and more near Bloor and Bathurst for decades.BTW's team took to their social media pages to share the news over the weekend, much to the sorrow of faithful customers.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by By The Way T.O. (@bythewayto)"After over 40 years in business, and serving and meeting so many wonderful people, we and our family felt that it was time to start a new chapter," explains the post.Written by owners Amir and Ruth Benedikt, the post goes on to thank the Annex community, staff members, and the many loyal customers for supporting the business throughout the years and making it a community stalwart."It's the people...

Economics

3 h. ago Blues sign Bruins legend Milan Lucic to professional tryout after year away

Lucic last played in the NHL during the 2023-24 season.

Other

3 h. ago U.S. DOJ to hand Epstein files over to Congress starting Friday

Court records will be turned over to the Republican-led House Oversight Committee, which subpoenaed the files earlier this month.

Culture

3 h. ago NFL stars under pressure: Which players have the most to prove this season?

As usual, plenty of quarterbacks will be in the spotlight.

Other

3 h. ago Blues ink Milan Lucic to tryout contract after year away from NHL

Lucic spent much of last season in the Player Assistance program after taking a leave from the Boston Bruins following domestic abuse charges

Other

5 h. ago Jury selection to begin in trial of matriarch charged with arranging Daniel Markel’s death

Donna Adelson is accused of arranging the 2014 killing of Florida State University law professor Daniel Markel

Politics

5 h. ago Nikkiso Selected to Provide Regasification Systems and Engineering Services for LNG

TEMECULA, Calif. — Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group announced today that it has been contracted by NPG (a joint venture to be formed by Shell and a subsidiary of FOCOL Holdings Limited) to provide liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification and cryogenic equipment for the New Providence Gas Project in Nassau, the Bahamas. The […]

Other

6 h. ago The Futurama is now: Vancouver cartoonist James Lloyd looks at Broadway plan's unintended consequences

Lloyd was inspired to start writing and illustrating after a fire

Transport

6 h. ago From Toronto to Vancouver to Ottawa: The housing slowdown Is spreading 

Canada’s housing market is facing a structural challenge with immediate and long-term consequences: housing starts in the country’s largest urban centres are slowing sharply, with no signs of a near-term recovery. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) was the first to see significant declines, followed by Metro Vancouver and now Ottawa. The pattern is clear, and […]

Other

6 h. ago Air Canada and flight attendants union reach tentative deal to end strike

Air Canada has reached a deal with its flight attendants to end a three-day walkout that led to mass cancellations during the busy summer season and forced country’s largest airline to withdraw its financial outlook for the year. The agreement was reached early Tuesday after a mediated negotiation session that lasted more than nine hours, […]

Other

7 h. ago Hurricane Erin forces evacuations on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, threatens dangerous rip currents

Holly Andrzejewski hadn’t yet welcomed her and her family’s first guests to the Atlantic Inn on Hatteras Island when she had to start rescheduling them, as Hurricane Erin neared North Carolina’s Outer Banks on Tuesday and threatened to whip up wild waves and tropical force winds. Although the monster storm is expected to stay offshore, […]

Events

8 h. ago Air Canada, Union Reach Deal to End Strike After Overnight Talks

Air Canada reached a deal with flight attendants to end a three-day walkout that led to mass cancellations during the busy summer season and forced country’s largest airline to withdraw its financial outlook for this year.

Other

8 h. ago Sportradar Strengthens Bundesliga International Relationship With Launch of Innovative New Products Starting 2025

Leveraging proprietary match data and tracking technology, Sportradar is transforming how fans watch, bet, and engage with soccer ST. GALLEN, Switzerland and FRANKFURT, Germany, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bundesliga International is strengthening its longstanding agreement with Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD) to further enhance the viewing experience, accelerate innovation through new exclusive data, […]

Society

8 h. ago DMZ’s Black Innovation Summit returns for year five with over $300,000 in grants and investments to back Canada’s most promising Black tech founders

Highlighting why Black Means Business, the Summit will showcase how investing in Black founders drives innovation, outperformance and Canada’s economic growth. Toronto, ON, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DMZ, a global startup ecosystem, announced its fifth annual Black Innovation Summit (BIS) taking place on October 30, 2025 in Toronto. This year’s Summit will convene […]

Economics

8 h. ago RUX Acquires Open Door Technology and ERP Connect Consulting to Power Industry Built ERP Solutions for the Industrial Equipment and Commercial Field Services Industries

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — RUX Software, the newly launched ERP innovator serving industrial equipment and commercial field services businesses, has announced the acquisition of Open Door Technology and ERP Connect Consulting – two highly respected leaders in the Microsoft Dynamics community with deep expertise, loyal clients, and proven technology. The deals mark a major step […]

Other

9 h. ago Chris Roberts: Bid to quash Air Canada strike shows Liberals don’t care about workers’ rights

What's the point of anti-scab legislation if the government is going to constantly side with employers and shut down strikes before they even start?

Society