8 h. ago SIMMONS: Logical, uncomfortable call by Jays to go with Yesavage over Scherzer, Bassitt

Trey Yesavage has made three major-league starts. His fourth will come on Sunday afternoon on the largest of stages — an American League Division Series playoff start — against the New York Yankees. Combined, Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt have started 692 big league games, thrown for some 4,231 innings. The first inning in Game […]

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4 d. ago Walmart to remove artificial colours and other food additives from its store brands in U.S.

NEW YORK — Walmart said Wednesday that it plans to remove synthetic food dyes and 30 other ingredients, including some preservatives, artificial sweeteners and fat substitutes, from its store brands sold in the United States by January 2027. The move announced by the the nation’s largest retailer amounts to an acknowledgment that American consumers and […]

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6 d. ago Zuper Launches Zuper for Roofing, the AI Operating System Transforming One of North America’s Largest Trades

Major milestone marks Zuper’s vertical expansion, delivering an AI-powered platform that replaces disconnected tools with one intelligent system. SEATTLE — Zuper, the leading provider of intelligent field service management software, today launched Zuper for Roofing, a solution purpose-built for roofers. Designed as an AI-native, all-in-one offering, it enables roofing companies to boost profitability, win more […]

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6 d. ago Chickapea Closes $4.25M Round Led by AGT Foods to Fuel North American Growth

COLLINGWOOD, Ontario — Chickapea, the leading organic and high-protein pasta brand founded in Canada, today announced the successful closing of a $4.25 million CAD funding round. This significant investment will fuel the company’s continued expansion and meet growing demand across North America. Led by AGT Foods, one of the largest pulse and staple food ingredient […]

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7 d. ago How Walmart plans to prepare America’s largest private workforce for an AI

BENTONVILLE, Ark (AP) — As artificial intelligence and demographic changes reshape the U.S. job market, the nation’s largest private employer is trying to identify the skills its workers and the broader labor force might need for the future. Walmart on Thursday hosted more than 300 workplace experts and representatives from other companies participating in the […]

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1 week ago Alcoa CEO Warns Tariffs Will Destroy Metal Demand as Prices Rise

The head of the largest US aluminum producer warns import tariffs will destroy demand for American metal, contrary to the Trump administration’s claim duties will revitalize the domestic industry.

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1 week ago Goliath Completes Over 64,000 Meters Of Drilling in 110 Drill Holes, With 100% Hit Rate In 90 Days On 1.8 Km2 Surebet Gold Discovery That Remains Open, Golddigger Property, Golden Triangle, B.C.

With over 64,000 meters drilled in 110 holes with 9 drill rigs turning for most of the season, the 2025 drill program on Surebet has exceeded the planned 60,000 meters. In what is one of the largest helicopter supported drill programs in challenging alpine terrain in North America this year. The 2025 field season will […]

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3 w. ago Nuit Blanche returns to Toronto next month with huge lineup of all

The fall season wouldn't be complete without Toronto's largest contemporary arts festival, Nuit Blanche 2025. This year, it returns on October 4 for a full night of galleries, installations, and exhibitions spread across the city.Now in its 19th year, Nuit Blanche attracts more than one million visitors annually, drawing art lovers from across the GTA. The festival is concentrated in three different areas of the city — Downtown Toronto, North York, and Etobicoke — where public spaces are transformed into extraordinary art venues. For 2025, over 85 works will be on display.Each year, the festival explores a unique theme, and this year's is Translating the City. Paying tribute to urban life and concrete jungles, the City of Toronto notes that the displays will examine "how art can translate the complexities of cities."The Bentway - Seeing Celcius, Nuit Blanche 2025. Photo by Mila Bright Zalatnovic. Highlights include Diatomic State...

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3 w. ago Massive free outdoor festival will shut down major Toronto street this weekend

Toronto is gearing up for the 29th annual Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival, billed as "North America's largest Ukrainian street festival."One of the last big street festivals of the summer is set to shut down a stretch of the major thoroughfare this coming weekend. This three-day celebration brings together music, dance, food, and culture right in the heart of the Bloor West Village neighbourhood.Over 50 artists — international and local — will perform across multiple stages over the course of the event, including the headliner, Ukrainian singer and actress Masha Kondratenko.Aside from the performances and special appearances, the grounds will also feature the Ukrainian Village Refreshments Garden, where you can listen to traditional tunes and sip on beverages courtesy Featherstone Winery and Nickel Brook Brewing. This small beer garden serves as a separate refreshment area, distinct from the rest of the festival's ...

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4 w. ago Canada's largest Halloween festival brings spooky spectacle to new Ontario city this fall

Pumpkins After Dark, Ontario's most talked-about Halloween festival, is expanding to another location, making its London debut this fall at Storybook Gardens.Known as "North America's largest, award-winning Halloween event," this fall tradition is already a staple in Milton. But for the first time, Southwestern Ontario will get its own version of the spooktacular experience.This year's shows promise to be the most immersive yet, with 10,000+ hand-carved pumpkins lighting up the night in massive themed displays, interactive setups, and live performers.What to expectHighlights for 2025 include London's brand-new location at Storybook Gardens, alongside Milton's addition of a Dracula's Castle maze. Guests can also expect more live actors than ever before, creating eerie encounters throughout the trail.As with every year, 2025's festival will also feature a signature treat. This year, it's mini churros, a perfectly portable t...

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