3 d. ago How a style of house specific to Toronto has evolved through the ages

Ever notice those tall, narrow, tightly arranged homes decked out with the oversized bay windows you see in Toronto neighbourhoods like Trinity Bellwoods and the Annex? They're perhaps the most prevalent style of homes in Toronto, a distinctly local form of architectural expression that has been around for over a century. The iconic 'Bay-and-Gable' style houses have shaped Toronto's residential neighbourhoods and are a signature look of the city's landscape. Their namesake is inspired by their form: large bay windows sit vertically atop each other on the home’s front facade, lining up with gable rooftops. Built during a time of economic challenges and rapid population growth, Victorian Toronto residents were compelled to devise alternative methods for building homes that got around local taxes.By the late 1800s, Toronto's property taxes were based on the width of a home's frontage, and lots were quickly severed and built out with narrow ho...

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4 d. ago Ontario probes alleged data breach of 200,000 home care patients’ info

Liberals say a breach affecting at least 200,000 patients occurred in mid-March and was never disclosed to the public

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9 d. ago Yukon wildfires growing rapidly due to weather as close to 200 homes remain on alert

Firefighters in Yukon say the wildfire that has put about 100 homes on evacuation alert near Dawson has grown rapidly due to recent weather conditions and is now measured at 15 square kilometres in size. An update posted to Yukon Protective Services’ Facebook page says the Quebec Creek fire is now 10 kilometres away from […]

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1 week ago Nearly 200 homes on alert for Yukon wildfires as early season heat event hits

Nearly 200 homes in Yukon are on alert for possible evacuation due to nearby wildfires as temperatures soar into the high 20s across the territory this week. Yukon’s Emergency Coordination Centre says about 100 households are under evacuation alert in West Dawson due to danger from the Quebec Creek wildfire. The centre also says the […]

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2 w. ago Zone·ify Becomes First AVOD Platform to Launch Free Gaming Through TV Remote Controls

After shattering streaming records with the ‘Border Brawl,’ co-produced with TNA Wrestling, Zone·ify expands its entertainment platform with interactive TV games and branded game opportunities TORONTO — Zone·ify, the rapidly growing free streaming platform, today announced the launch of a new feature: free interactive games playable instantly with an existing TV remote. In partnership with […]

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3 w. ago HPQ, Novacium, and Pragma Industries Sign Agreement for Commercial and Industrial Green Hydrogen Production Using METAGENE™ Technology

This initial strategic partnership aims to accelerate the large-scale commercialization of METAGENE™ green hydrogen production systems in response to rapidly growing market demand MONTREAL and LYON, France, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ, OTCQB: HPQFF, FRA: O08), a technology company driving innovation in advanced materials and critical process […]

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3 w. ago Scott Milford Joins Bragg Gaming Group as EVP, Group Content to Accelerate Global Innovation and Growth in Casino Game Development

TORONTO — Bragg Gaming Group (NASDAQ: BRAG; TSX: BRAG) (“Bragg” or the “Company”), a global leader in next-generation iGaming content and technology, today proudly announces the appointment of Scott Milford as Executive Vice President, Group Content. This strategic leadership addition underscores Bragg’s commitment to sustaining its rapid growth in the United States and globally as […]

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4 w. ago Vantage Data Centers Secures $5B in Incremental Green Loan Financings to Support Demand for North America Platform

$2.25B construction loan for Ohio campus and $2.75B corporate facility upsize underpin rapid growth fueled by cloud and AI requirements DENVER — Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, today announced it has secured $5 billion in incremental green loan financings to meet continued demand. The capital includes a $2.25 […]

Economics

4 w. ago Deel Surpasses $1 Billion Run Rate, Signaling a New Era in Global HR

Deel is one of the fastest growing SaaS companies in the world SAN FRANCISCO — Leading payroll and HR company Deel announced today that it surpassed a $1 billion run rate in Q1 2025 — a significant milestone achieved in just six years since its founding. This accomplishment underscores Deel’s rapid growth, global scale, and […]

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