iGaming
Sun International's SunBet platform achieved 35.5% revenue growth in H1 2024, outperforming South Africa's online market. The operator plans further expansion across Africa and product improvements to capitalize on sports betting opportunities, while maintaining momentum in its recovering land-based casino business.
Business
The federal government will introduce a one-time $2 billion grocery rebate targeting 11 million lower-income households in the 2023 budget, while Quebec phases out universal free COVID-19 testing by May 15, marking shifts in economic and public health policy.
Health & Life
Toronto police arrested a suspect at the scene of a non-fatal stabbing in the Malvern neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, marking another violent incident in a suburban area grappling with public safety concerns.
Health & Life
The Farmers' Almanac warns of 'sizzling' and 'unrelenting' heat across Canada this summer, with temperatures potentially reaching 37 C and feeling like 40 C with humidex. The forecast also suggests implications for Atlantic hurricane season while examining regional impacts and public health concerns.
Tech & Science
A technical failure at London's Heathrow Airport grounded flights worldwide, with Toronto Pearson among affected hubs as airlines scramble to clear backlogs.
Tech & Science
As companies increasingly adopt AI tools for recruitment, job seekers and experts raise alarms about bias, data privacy, and the erosion of human judgment in hiring decisions.
Communities
Meteorologists predict another wet day for Toronto and the GTA on Wednesday, with potential localized flooding but less intensity than last week's damaging storms. While rainfall could reach 50mm in some areas, wind speeds and storm severity will be significantly reduced compared to the previous extreme weather event.
Communities
A small black bear was captured on video wandering through multiple northwest Edmonton neighbourhoods overnight, prompting wildlife officials to issue safety reminders about urban wildlife encounters during peak feeding season.
iGaming
The 2023 NFL season sees prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket challenging traditional sportsbooks with exchange-based wagering, forcing operators to innovate their products and marketing strategies in a rapidly evolving competitive environment.
Canada
The Disney Wish will sail to Halifax and St. John during peak autumn colors in 2027, marking the cruise line's return to Canadian ports after a prolonged absence with seven special voyages timed for spectacular foliage viewing.
Canada
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman discuss their journey from the original film's mixed reception to its cult status ahead of 'Practical Magic 2's' premiere, exploring themes of female empowerment and cultural shifts around witchcraft.
Business
The Canadian discount chain is slashing prices on lip masks, body scrubs, and cream blushes to just $2 each in a year-end clearance event featuring popular dupes of luxury beauty items.
Trade lawyer Barry Appleton warns that recent U.S. demands to scrap Canadian digital legislation signal a concerning shift in regulatory sovereignty under trade agreements.