TORONTO – October 29, 2026 -- The Hilton Honors American Express Card, Hilton's first co-branded credit card in Canada, launches on October 29, 2026 with a $150 annual fee and 6X points on purchases at Hilton properties. American Express Canada and Hilton announced the card as the next step in a partnership that has lasted more than 70 years.

Hilton says Hilton Honors membership in Canada has grown by more than 40% since 2023. Cardmembers can use points across Hilton's portfolio of 28 brands and more than 9,600 properties worldwide.

TORONTO – October 29, 2026 -- A fourth PAW Patrol feature film is in development, and Paramount Pictures is set to distribute it in 2029, Spin Master Corp. announced.

Cal Brunker returns to direct and co-write

Brunker, who directed the first three PAW Patrol films and The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature, is back in the director's chair. He is co-writing the new film with Bob Barlen. The movie is a Spin Master Entertainment production, made with Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies.

United States – October 27, 2026 -- Solid Biosciences has expanded its INSPIRE DUCHENNE gene therapy trial to 43 participants and now accepts children aged 4 to under 12, up from the previous range of 4 to under 8.

Three participants dosed with no serious adverse events

INSPIRE DUCHENNE is a first-in-human, multicenter, Phase 1/2 open-label study. It tests the safety, tolerability and efficacy of a single intravenous infusion of SGT-003, a next-generation AAV gene therapy candidate, in ambulant boys with Duchenne.

Toronto – October 15, 2026 -- Toca Boca World players can dress their characters in looks inspired by HUNTR/X and the Saja Boys and play four songs from Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters in their stories when the collaboration launches October 27.

San José – October 12, 2026 -- Costa Ricans living in Toronto, Medellín and other cities abroad can look forward to Costa Rican-style dinners, piñata experiences, traditional mascaradas and stand-up comedy, as beer brand Imperial launches a cultural platform called Es de Ticos.

Toronto – October 12, 2026 -- Men facing a prostate disease diagnosis, along with their families and care partners, can now join Let's Huddle, a global patient community offering education, peer connection, and support at every stage of care. Profound Medical Corp. announced the launch of the initiative on Aug. 13, 2026.

The community brings together patients, survivors, care partners, healthcare professionals, and advocates. Its stated aim is to change the conversation around prostate disease through education, awareness, and authentic patient experiences.

Toronto – October 02, 2026 -- Tight Poker has launched a recurring series of free online poker tournaments that pay out $3,000 in Bitcoin prizes every month, with the next event set for October 3.

Weekly $500 tournaments run every Saturday

The free $500 No-Limit Texas Hold'em tournaments began on September 19 and continue weekly, capped at 200 players per event. Entry requires a tournament ticket, which players earn simply by logging into their Tight Poker account during the week.

Toronto – October 01, 2026 -- Travelzoo has rolled out four new travel packages for its Canadian Club Members this fall, with prices starting at $219 for a countryside retreat near Quebec's Lac Brome.

Amsterdam trip includes flights for $999

Members can book six nights in the Dutch capital with roundtrip flights, hotel, taxes and fees included, priced at $999. Travelzoo says the package saves 40% compared to booking directly.

Toronto – September 25, 2026 -- A Consumer Reports investigation into 17 prenatal vitamins found wide variations in nutrient levels, including folic acid, a nutrient essential for neural tube development in early pregnancy. Among the brands tested, Bird&Be's Complete Prenatal Pack met all of its label claims, according to the report.

New York – September 14, 2026 -- World Team Tennis (WTT) tickets go on sale September 15 at 10am ET on WTT.com for the league's relaunched 47th season, featuring three city-based clubs stacked with top-ranked singles stars this December.