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CTV News
an hour ago
- Health
- CTV News
Montreal-area nurse and mother of 3 says high cost of a service dog is holding her back
A Montreal-area nurse who has Ehlers–Danlos syndrome needs a service dog but has to pay $35,000 to get one. For Josee St-Onge, tasks as simple as preparing a meal can become a painful endeavour because she suffers from a disease called Ehlers–Danlos syndrome, a form of hypermobility disorder. 'Most people think of hypermobility as just a joint instability issue,' explained the mother of three. 'But in fact it encompasses so much more. So a lot of us are affected neurologically, with our digestion, skin issues, difficulty managing our blood pressure, our temperature. And of course, the biggest issue is damage from all the instability in the joints over time.' Something as simple as opening a door or bumping into someone can lead to joints dislocating. 'I don't have any ligaments supporting my wrist and most of my fingers are very, very mobile, so they tend to pop out very easily.' St-Onge, who is a registered nurse, works part-time from home, interacting with patients. But what she says she needs the most is a service dog that could help her with her mobility. 'The first thing is to really minimize the impact of my day-to-day on my hands and try to preserve as much mobility and strength as possible,' explains St-Onge. 'So she'll be helping me. You know, open doors, open my stove, my fridge. So she's trained to be able to go get my phone, go get me water, retrieve dropped items.' Quebec's two agencies that provide service dogs are overwhelmed with the demand from people with physical or mental conditions. The normal wait time would be at least two years. But right now, they're not even accepting new applications. 'You know, it breaks our heart to receive all these calls, to receive all these emails and that we just can't help. We feel helpless at times,' said John Agionicolaitis from the Asista foundation, which provides dogs for people suffering from PTSD, anxiety and other mental-health issues. The cost is also prohibitive without the backing of a charity. The MIRA Foundation tries to provide service dogs at no cost to those in need. But the financing isn't large enough to provide a dog to everyone who needs it. 'We calculate our dogs in the average of all of our programs. So we estimate it at, like, $35,000, but I think now we should say more. So it's really, really expensive,' explained Aurelie Tremblay from the MIRA Foundation. St-Onge did find help at the Summit Assistance Dogs Center in Medicine Hat, Alberta. But she can't afford the $35,000 investment. Despite having a job, she had to turn to the public for help. 'I'm very disappointed in the lack of access for me, especially for people with invisible disabilities. It's so hard to access any type of support or funding from the government. And the reality is our expenses are so much higher than the average person, you know, because each month we have specific medications or mobility aids or we have to take more time off work to go see a specialist.' With the help of the community in Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, she has managed to raise half the amount needed, which includes the trip to Alberta's training centre. 'Over the past six months, we've held music events, we've held trivia nights online, raffles, we've had the GoFundMe link that's been live. We've been really working hard to try to get my story out there. And that's what's brought us almost $18,000 so far.' And if St-Onge can come up with the balance, she says she'll be able to once again have a resemblance to a normal life.
Globe and Mail
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
SHEIN Unveils Summer of Sport: Up to 50% Off Activewear and a Spotlight on Its Expanding Activewear Category
TORONTO, July 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SHEIN is kicking off the season with its first Summer of Sport campaign, helping Canadians stay active and stylish with performance-driven pieces at up to 50 per cent off. Running from July 21 to Aug. 31, the nationwide promotion highlights SHEIN's growing sportstyle category and reinforces its position as a one-stop destination for versatile, performance-ready fashion that doesn't compromise on style. From high-performance leggings and tennis skirts to gym sets, running layers and recovery wear, the collection spans SHEIN's sport offering across women's, men's, curve and kids' ranges. 'We're seeing customers blur the lines between function and fashion - and the sport category is one of our fastest-growing in Canada,' said Shirley Yuan, head of marketing at SHEIN Canada. 'Whether you're rallying on the court or just love the crisp, athletic look, our goal is to offer versatile pieces that work for both performance and lifestyle.' Experience It In Real Life: Tennis Giant x SHEIN Activation in Montreal To bring the collection to life, SHEIN will host a limited-time activation inside the Tennis Giant retail space at the National Bank Open in Montreal. From July 26 to Aug. 7, shoppers can explore SHEIN's sport and tennis-inspired styles - perfectly timed with the tournament's energy and excitement. While not officially affiliated with the event, the in-person experience offers visitors a chance to feel fabrics, browse curated edits, and receive a free SHEIN gift with purchase, while supplies last. A rising star: Carson Branstine's appearance over Family Day weekend Canadian tennis talent Carson Branstine, fresh off a standout performance at Wimbledon qualifiers, will make a special in-store appearance on Sunday, July 27, during Family Day weekend. As a rising star in the sport, she embodies the momentum behind SHEIN's sportstyle movement, blending athletic performance with effortless style. Explore SHEIN's growing sport sub-brands From functional gear to everyday athleisure, SHEIN offers a dynamic mix of performance-driven and trend-led pieces through its dedicated sport sub-brands: GLOWMODE: High-performance activewear designed with buttery-soft fabrics and four-way stretch for movement without limits. SHEIN SPORT STUDIO: Accessible, fashion-forward gear made for everything from running to weight training. MANFINITY SPORT: Sleek designs tailored for modern workouts, including compression wear, sweat-wicking tees, and joggers. Seamluxe SHEIN Sport: Seamless, sculpting designs that combine next-level comfort with support, ideal for yoga, pilates, and low-impact training. Powerista: Bold, trend-led sportstyle pieces designed for the gym and the street - made to empower movement and make a statement. Whether you're stopping by Tennis Giant during tournament week or shopping online from anywhere in Canada, SHEIN invites you to explore its most dynamic sportstyle collection yet. With standout deals, expanded sub-brand offerings, and a touch of tennis flair, this summer is the perfect time to serve looks - on and off the court. To learn more or shop the collection, visit For more information, images, or interview requests, please contact: Lori Harito, Publicist Lori@ 416.523.9602 About SHEIN SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, offering SHEIN branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, SHEIN remains committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology for a smarter, future-ready industry. To learn more about SHEIN Canada, visit or follow on Instagram @shein_ca.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) Beats Q2 Sales Targets
Premium cinema technology company IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street's expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 3.1% year on year to $91.68 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.26 per share was 15.1% above analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy IMAX? Find out in our full research report. IMAX (IMAX) Q2 CY2025 Highlights: Revenue: $91.68 million vs analyst estimates of $90.79 million (3.1% year-on-year growth, 1% beat) Adjusted EPS: $0.26 vs analyst estimates of $0.23 (15.1% beat) Adjusted EBITDA: $39.06 million vs analyst estimates of $33.4 million (42.6% margin, 16.9% beat) Operating Margin: 15.6%, up from 3.2% in the same quarter last year Free Cash Flow Margin: 36.9%, up from 29.8% in the same quarter last year Market Capitalization: $1.56 billion 'IMAX delivered outstanding financial results in the Second Quarter as the key drivers of our business worked in concert, with strong network growth worldwide, record box office in North America, and impressive market share gains driven by more releases filmed with our technology than ever,' said Rich Gelfond, CEO of IMAX. Company Overview Originally developed for World Expo '67 in Montreal as an innovative projection system, IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) provides proprietary large-format cinema technology and systems that deliver immersive movie experiences with enhanced image quality and sound. Revenue Growth A company's long-term sales performance is one signal of its overall quality. Even a bad business can shine for one or two quarters, but a top-tier one grows for years. With $362.5 million in revenue over the past 12 months, IMAX is a small player in the business services space, which sometimes brings disadvantages compared to larger competitors benefiting from economies of scale and numerous distribution channels. On the bright side, it can grow faster because it has more room to expand. As you can see below, IMAX grew its sales at a solid 7.3% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years. This shows it had high demand, a useful starting point for our analysis. We at StockStory place the most emphasis on long-term growth, but within business services, a half-decade historical view may miss recent innovations or disruptive industry trends. IMAX's recent performance shows its demand has slowed as its annualized revenue growth of 1.5% over the last two years was below its five-year trend. This quarter, IMAX reported modest year-on-year revenue growth of 3.1% but beat Wall Street's estimates by 1%. Looking ahead, sell-side analysts expect revenue to grow 13.1% over the next 12 months, an improvement versus the last two years. This projection is healthy and implies its newer products and services will catalyze better top-line performance. Here at StockStory, we certainly understand the potential of thematic investing. Diverse winners from Microsoft (MSFT) to Alphabet (GOOG), Coca-Cola (KO) to Monster Beverage (MNST) could all have been identified as promising growth stories with a megatrend driving the growth. So, in that spirit, we've identified a relatively under-the-radar profitable growth stock benefiting from the rise of AI, available to you FREE via this link. Operating Margin Operating margin is an important measure of profitability as it shows the portion of revenue left after accounting for all core expenses – everything from the cost of goods sold to advertising and wages. It's also useful for comparing profitability across companies with different levels of debt and tax rates because it excludes interest and taxes. IMAX was profitable over the last five years but held back by its large cost base. Its average operating margin of 5.8% was weak for a business services business. On the plus side, IMAX's operating margin rose by 47 percentage points over the last five years, as its sales growth gave it immense operating leverage. This quarter, IMAX generated an operating margin profit margin of 15.6%, up 12.4 percentage points year on year. This increase was a welcome development and shows it was more efficient. Earnings Per Share Revenue trends explain a company's historical growth, but the long-term change in earnings per share (EPS) points to the profitability of that growth – for example, a company could inflate its sales through excessive spending on advertising and promotions. IMAX's full-year EPS flipped from negative to positive over the last five years. This is a good sign and shows it's at an inflection point. Like with revenue, we analyze EPS over a shorter period to see if we are missing a change in the business. IMAX's EPS grew at an astounding 34.3% compounded annual growth rate over the last two years, higher than its 1.5% annualized revenue growth. This tells us the company became more profitable on a per-share basis as it expanded. We can take a deeper look into IMAX's earnings quality to better understand the drivers of its performance. IMAX's operating margin has expanded by 1.1 percentage points over the last two years. This was the most relevant factor (aside from the revenue impact) behind its higher earnings; interest expenses and taxes can also affect EPS but don't tell us as much about a company's fundamentals. In Q2, IMAX reported EPS at $0.26, up from $0.18 in the same quarter last year. This print easily cleared analysts' estimates, and shareholders should be content with the results. Over the next 12 months, Wall Street expects IMAX's full-year EPS of $1.01 to grow 27.3%. Key Takeaways from IMAX's Q2 Results We were impressed by how significantly IMAX blew past analysts' EPS expectations this quarter. We were also happy its revenue narrowly outperformed Wall Street's estimates. Zooming out, we think this was a good print with some key areas of upside. The stock traded up 1.4% to $29.45 immediately following the results. Sure, IMAX had a solid quarter, but if we look at the bigger picture, is this stock a buy? When making that decision, it's important to consider its valuation, business qualities, as well as what has happened in the latest quarter. We cover that in our actionable full research report which you can read here, it's free. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
National Post
2 hours ago
- Business
- National Post
Dispatch Science Launches DataBridge, Eliminating Last-Mile's Biggest Integration Bottlenecks
Article content New iPaaS solution transforms complex, costly integrations into streamlined operations for carriers and shippers Article content MONTREAL — Dispatch Science, a leading provider of logistics and delivery management solutions, today announced the launch of DataBridge, the company's cloud-native integration platform as a service (iPaaS) that removes the technical and financial roadblocks that often prevent carriers from working with new shippers. DataBridge turns time-consuming, expensive integration projects into fast, manageable processes that carriers can own and scale – without relying on big IT departments or third-party platforms. Article content Article content With e-commerce growth and supply chain digitization accelerating, shippers now expect seamless data exchange across multiple platforms and formats. But traditional integration approaches lock carriers into expensive development cycles, specialized consulting engagements, and lengthy implementation timelines that can stretch for months – forcing many to lose significant business opportunities as a result. Article content 'We're seeing an increase in situations where carriers are forced to walk away from profitable business because the cost and complexity of integration makes it impossible to work with new shippers,' said Alex Proteau, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder at Dispatch Science. 'We built DataBridge because we believe carriers should compete on service quality, not on who can afford the most expensive IT projects.' Article content DataBridge gives carriers access to the same secure infrastructure and automation capabilities that larger players rely on – without the overhead. Hosted in Microsoft Azure's cloud environment, it levels the playing field by delivering the security, transparency, and reliability that enterprise shippers demand. Even without a dedicated IT team, carriers can now offer a high-standard experience – instantly and seamlessly connecting to shipper systems and automating the exchange of orders, updates, and delivery documents. Article content The platform also supports a wide range of integration needs, from structured EDI transactions to simple spreadsheet uploads. It includes prebuilt templates, automated workflows, and a drag-and-drop workflow builder that lets teams customize processes without technical expertise. Article content One of DataBridge's most impactful features is its ability to connect carriers and shippers in real time. Through its access to Dispatch Science's core data and system activity, carriers can automatically trigger Internal System Actions (ISAs) – 'if-this-then-that' automations that respond to events like barcode scans, driver updates, or delivery exceptions. For instance, if a package is scanned by the wrong driver, DataBridge can instantly reassign the order and trigger a notification. If a driver is running late, the shipper can be notified minutes before delivery – not hours afterward. Article content Whether a shipper sends thousands of electronic orders daily or uploads weekly Excel files, DataBridge automatically processes the information and integrates it directly into the Dispatch Science system. Article content In doing so, DataBridge delivers: Article content 'The logistics industry is moving toward a future where agility determines market leadership – and this level of real-time transparency will quickly become the new industry standard,' continued Proteau. 'Once shippers experience it, they won't go back. And DataBridge gives our customers the flexibility to act quickly, take on more business, and deliver the level of service today's shippers expect.' Article content DataBridge is now available to all Dispatch Science customers. For more information or to book a demo with our team, visit: About Dispatch Science Dispatch Science is a technology company that provides advanced delivery management software for logistics, courier, and transportation companies. With a focus on automation, optimization, and innovation, Dispatch Science helps businesses streamline operations and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Media Contact: Article content Article content Article content
National Post
2 hours ago
- Business
- National Post
RH ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF RH MONTREAL, THE GALLERY AT ROYALMOUNT
Article content RH Unveils a 49,000-Square-Foot Design Gallery in Montreal Featuring a Rooftop Restaurant & Park, RH Interior Design and Artistic Installations of RH Interiors, Modern and Outdoor Collections Article content CORTE MADERA, Calif. — RH (NYSE: RH) announced today the opening of RH Montreal, The Gallery at Royalmount, an immersive retail experience seamlessly integrating luxury home furnishings collections from RH Interiors, Modern and Outdoor with rare art, antiques and artifacts from across the globe. The brand's first-ever Design Gallery in Québec features a dramatic glass-encased Rooftop Restaurant & Park offering a thoughtfully curated menu of enduring classics with the freshest ingredients, simply and elegantly prepared. Article content Article content RH Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Gary Friedman Article content commented, 'We believe great architecture amplifies and renders our product and brand more valuable. We either find great historical architecture and readapt it, or we build it. RH Montreal is an entirely new design, built from the ground up.' Article content Mr. Friedman continued, 'The Gallery reflects our quest to continue revolutionizing physical retailing, blurring the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We are proud to introduce this innovative concept to Montreal and to contribute to the vision of Royalmount as a vibrant new destination.' Article content Conceptualized as a transparent, multi-level structure, the Gallery features an artisanal brick facade in a custom parchment-cream palette, a contemporary new concept for the brand. Crafted of hand-selected Italian bricks and finished with classic corbelling, the exterior is complemented by an expanse of glass-and-bronze doors that lead to lush garden courtyards and terraces surrounded by a progression of littleleaf boxwoods. As night falls, the Gallery is transformed through dramatic illumination, highlighting its architectural details and landscaping. Article content Ascending the grand double floating staircase to the third level, guests will arrive at the Rooftop Restaurant where they will encounter a striking open focal kitchen clad in natural Taj Mahal stone, flanked by a pair of cascading water walls. Set within a year-round, skylit garden escape, the restaurant offers a thoughtfully curated menu of enduring classics and fresh seafood dishes, all beneath a dramatic atrium with sparkling chandeliers, heritage olive trees and a cascading center fountain. Article content Seamlessly extending from indoors to out, the restaurant opens onto a beautifully landscaped Rooftop Park. Influenced by the great classical gardens of Europe, this immersive destination encompasses a series of intimate RH Outdoor lounge spaces defined by a layered composition of London plane trees, shade canopies, sculptural evergreens and French limestone fire tables. Article content Occupying the second level, the RH Interior Design Atelier offers clients an unprecedented level of professional design services, including private client presentation rooms with state-of-the-art technology, design libraries showcasing a wide assortment of textiles, furniture and lighting finishes and an RH Rugs showroom presenting an exclusive collection. Article content Commanding the center of the ground level will be the Great Room with its soaring floor-to-ceiling columns. Along the periphery, barrel-vaulted passageways lead to a classical arrangement of rooms presenting artistic installations of RH Collections by internationally acclaimed designers that integrate the brand's furnishings, lighting and décor. Article content RH Montreal, The Gallery at Royalmount is located at 5080 Chemin de la Côte-de-Liesse. Gallery hours of operation are Monday through Wednesday 10am to 8pm; Thursday and Friday 10am to 9pm; Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday 10am to 5pm. The Rooftop Restaurant hours of operation are Monday through Wednesday 11:30am to 2:30pm and 5pm to 8pm; Thursday and Friday 11:30am to 2:30pm and 5pm to 9pm; Saturday 10am to 10pm; Sunday 10am to 8pm. Article content For more, visit Article content ABOUT RH Article content This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding the following: RH Montreal being an immersive retail experience that seamlessly integrates RH's luxury home furnishing collections with rare art, antiques and artifacts from across the globe; the Rooftop Restaurant & Park offering a thoughtfully curated menu of enduring classics featuring the freshest ingredients, simply and elegantly prepared; the RH Interior Design Atelier offering clients an unprecedented level of professional design services; and any statements or assumptions underlying any of the foregoing, and similar statements. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. We cannot assure you that future developments affecting us will be those that we have anticipated. Important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations include, among others, risks related to civil unrest; risks related to general economic conditions and the housing market as well as the impact of economic conditions on consumer confidence and spending; changes in customer demand for our products; our ability to anticipate consumer preferences and buying trends; consumer spending based on weather and other conditions beyond our control; risks related to the number of new business initiatives we are undertaking; our ability to obtain our products in a timely fashion or in the quantities required; risks related to our sourcing and supply chain including our dependence on imported products produced by foreign manufacturers and risks related to importation of such products, as well as those risks and uncertainties disclosed under the sections entitled 'Risk Factors' and 'Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations' in RH's most recent Form 10-K and Forms 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and similar disclosures in subsequent reports filed with the SEC, which are available on our investor relations website at and on the SEC website at Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release speaks only as of the date on which we make it. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by any applicable securities laws. Article content Article content Article content Article content
