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Toronto Breaks Ground on Net-Zero Community Centre in North York

Toronto has broken ground on what it says is one of its first net-zero emissions community centres in North York, an aquatic and child-care space set to open in 2028. Located at 60 Starview Lane, the Western North York Community Centre is expected to span 80,000 square feet and be a 100 per cent electric building not powered by fossil fuels, but on-site solar panels on the roof and over the parking lot.

The centre will be built with low carbon concrete, with a system that draws water from underground to heat and cool the building, an advanced stormwater management system, according to the city. “Having a net-zero energy facility is something all residents can be proud of,” Mayor Olivia Chow said in a release.

The city says the centre will include amenities such as pools, science labs, art and dance studios and a gym, as well as a child-care centre designed to accommodate up to 62 children. “Following three years of community consultation, I’m excited to see us break ground on an enhanced recreation and child care centre to better connect our diverse and growing communities. From children to seniors, this centre can be a recreational hub for everyone,” said Councillor Anthony Perruzza in the news release.

The centre will replace the existing Carmine Stefano Community Centre, which will remain open until the new centre is operational, the city release says. Speaking at the groundbreaking event, the mayor said she’s committed to building strong and caring communities. “We’re investing in well-being by building and enhancing space that creates greater social connection,” she said.

20Jun
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Chinese Livestreamers Rake in $7.65m After Using Interactive Digital Avatar

This is a DeepSeek moment for China’s entire livestreaming and digital human industry,” says analyst

11Jun
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HR Leaders to Redeploy 25% of Workforce by 2027 Amid AI Boom

As agentic AI adoption is set to soar by 327% within two years, human resource leaders worldwide are preparing for a major reshuffle of their workforce, according to a new Salesforce survey of 200 global...

23May
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Spain Proposes 100% Property Tax for Non-EU Buyers Amid Housing Crisis

Spain’s government has introduced a bold proposal to impose a 100% tax on residential property purchases made by non-European Union citizens, in a dramatic attempt to curb foreign demand and address...

23May
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Estonia’s Income Raises €540K to Expand Alternative Lending Platform into Mexico and the Philippines

Estonian fintech startup Income, which connects retail and institutional investors to vetted non-bank lenders, has raised €540,000 to support its global expansion and product development. The fresh...

23May
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Kidola Raises €1.3 Million to Strengthen Childcare Management Tech and Enter French Market

Kidola, a Luxembourg-based platform streamlining childcare center operations, has secured €1.3 million in Seed funding to accelerate its growth, bolster its product capabilities, and officially expand...

23May
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Alibaba Accelerates Global Cloud Expansion to Back Chinese Firms Abroad

Alibaba Group CEO Eddie Wu has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to building a unified global cloud network, aimed at delivering consistent AI infrastructure and services to Chinese enterprises...

23May
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BYD Surpasses Tesla in European EV Sales for the First Time Amid Soaring Demand

Chinese automaker BYD has edged past Tesla to become Europe’s top-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV) brand in April, marking a milestone moment in the increasingly competitive EV market across the...

23May
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Apple Targets 2026 Launch for Smart Glasses in Bid to Catch Up in AI Hardware Race

Apple is preparing to enter the AI-powered wearables arena with the release of its first smart glasses by the end of 2026, positioning itself to compete directly with Meta and OpenAI in a rapidly evolving...

26May
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Hong Kong Poised for IPO Surge as Global Investors Shift Focus, Says JPMorgan

JPMorgan Chase predicts a significant increase in initial public offerings (IPOs) on the Hong Kong stock exchange in the coming months, as international investors look to capitalize on strong market...