iGaming
GiG CFO Details Strategic Rationale Behind 888Africa Acquisition
GiG's planned €16.4m acquisition of 80% in 888Africa marks a selective return to B2C while strengthening its African B2B pipeline, CFO Phil Richards explains.
iGaming
Business
Unifor halts contract talks with Stellantis over Brampton plant closure dispute
Union negotiations break down as automaker pursues sale of idled assembly plant to military vehicle manufacturer Roshel, putting 2,000 jobs at risk and sparking political backlash over broken commitments.
Health & Life
Man Injured in Afternoon Shooting Near Jane and Finch in Toronto
A man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting in North York on Friday afternoon, with police still searching for suspects. The incident adds to ongoing concerns about gun violence in the city's northwest neighborhoods.
Health & Life
Health Canada recalls generic acetaminophen tablets over contamination risk
A specific lot of Novo-Gesic Forte acetaminophen tablets is being recalled due to potential contamination with industrial materials that may cause digestive system injuries.
Tech & Science
The surprising revival of seasonal colour analysis, and how it's changed since the '80s
The 1980s-era trend of seasonal colour analysis is making a comeback with a more nuanced, science-backed approach to personal style.
Tech & Science
Canada's Military and First Responders Remembered for 9/11 Support on 25th Anniversary
As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, Canadian veterans and first responders reflect on their roles in supporting the U.S. through military action and emergency relief efforts, honoring the sacrifices that strengthened cross-border bonds.
Communities
Toronto removes waterfront driftwood sculptures over safety concerns despite local support
The city is dismantling a local artist's driftwood installations citing hazards, while residents advocate for a compromise to preserve the public art.
Michel Jean's novel 'Ninan' brings Montreal's Indigenous homeless community to light in English translation
Award-winning Innu author Michel Jean's 2001 novel 'Ninan', now translated to English, explores the lives of Montreal's marginalized Indigenous homeless population with unflinching realism and humanity.
iGaming
Gambling Industry Shifts DEI Focus From Representation to Measurable Outcomes
As the iGaming sector matures its diversity efforts, leaders emphasize embedding inclusion into business culture rather than treating it as standalone initiatives, with measurable impacts becoming the new benchmark for progress.
Canada
Defence seeks acquittal for Lindsay Clancy in child killings case, citing insufficient evidence
Lawyers for Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy argue she should be acquitted without a second trial, claiming prosecutors failed to prove she wasn't criminally insane when killing her three children.
Canada
CAQ Leader Dodges Sovereignty Stance as Quebec Election Heats Up
Christine Fréchette refuses to clarify her position on Quebec independence while facing scrutiny over her past Parti Québécois ties during the provincial campaign.
Business
St. Catharines expands 9/11 memorial trail as mayor cites enduring Canada-U.S. bonds
The 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks prompts reflection on cross-border solidarity amid trade tensions, marked by new memorial trees in St. Catharines.
Business
Carney discusses trade tensions with Trump as U.S. tariffs take effect, weighs Canadian response
Prime Minister Mark Carney confirms recent conversations with U.S. President Donald Trump as Canada evaluates its response to new American tariffs and import bans, while maintaining commitment to trade negotiation principles.