4 h. ago Flossie could become major hurricane off Mexico’s Pacific coast

MEXICO CITY — Hurricane Flossie strengthened to a Category 2 cyclone on Tuesday off the Pacific Coast of Mexico and could become a major hurricane before weakening later this week, forecasters said. The National Hurricane Center said Flossie had maximum sustained winds at 175 km/h and that rain was falling over parts of coastal Mexico. […]

Politics

5 h. ago RBI Panel Likely to Recommend India Retains 4% Inflation Target

An internal committee of the Reserve Bank of India is in favor of retaining the current inflation target in an upcoming government review, according to people familiar with the matter, giving investors some reassurance about the continuity of monetary policy.

Economics

7 h. ago 2 taken to hospital after elevated carbon monoxide levels found at Calgary casino

Two people were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Tuesday after elevated carbon monoxide levels were detected at a northeast Calgary casino. Emergency crews responded to Pure Calgary Casino in the 1400 block of Meridian Road N.E. shortly after 3 p.m. for reports of possible carbon monoxide exposure. The Calgary Fire Department said it initially […]

Science

7 h. ago Person killed on shoulder of Hwy. 401 in eastern Ontario: OPP

LANDSDOWNE, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police in Leeds County are investigating a fatal collision that happened early Tuesday morning on Hwy. 401 between Mallorytown and Landsdowne. Police say they received reports at approximately 5:30 a.m. that a person who had exited their car was struck and killed by a moving vehicle while on the shoulder […]

Events

9 h. ago Police probe fourth Pride flag incident in rural township this spring

Police are investigating another theft of a rainbow Pride flag in Norwich – the fourth incident this spring involving stolen or vandalized flags in the area. Two unknown men took the flag from a residence on Jerdon Street on Saturday at 1 a.m., Ontario Provincial Police said. The suspects are described as shirtless white men […]

Events

9 h. ago Trump tours Florida immigration lockup, jokes about escapees having to run from alligators

'Pretty soon, this facility will handle the most menacing migrants, some of the most vicious people on the planet,' U.S. president said

Other

9 h. ago Quebec’s moving day is here, but thousands still looking for new homes

Most residential leases in Quebec end June 30, resulting in a mass movement of trucks and people as residents simultaneously shift to new homes.

Other

10 h. ago 2 people found dead at Abbotsford home after reports of violent dispute, IHIT investigating

Police believe this is an isolated incident contained to the house. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is taking over the investigation.

Events

11 h. ago Two people dead following violent incident inside Abbotsford home

Police say the investigation is still early and that Abbotsford's major crime police are now handing over the case to the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team.

Events

16 h. ago Andersen Consulting Collaborates with Mercurial Minds to Enhance Digital Transformation Capabilities

SAN FRANCISCO — Andersen Consulting expands its capabilities in delivering technology-driven solutions with the addition of collaborating firm Mercurial Minds (M.M.), a digital transformation, AI, and IT consulting firm based in Pakistan. Founded in 2013, M.M. provides a suite of services designed to help organizations evolve and scale, including their digital transformation strategy, AI services, […]

Other

16 h. ago Here’s what Mark Carney said to thousands of people gathered in Ottawa on Canada Day

This year’s festivities at LeBreton Flats Park got the royal treatment, with Prince Edward praising Canada’s unity and accomplishments

Transport

16 h. ago B.C. woman staging nationwide ‘O Canada’ singalong for nation’s birthday

A B.C. woman is hoping thousands of people across the country will join her in singing 'O Canada' to celebrate the nation's birthday.

Other

18 h. ago 3 leaders at U.K. hospital where a nurse was convicted of murdering babies are arrested

LONDON (AP) — Three senior leaders at the English hospital where nurse Lucy Letby was convicted of murdering babies were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, police said Tuesday. The people under investigation for gross negligence manslaughter were arrested when a corporate manslaughter probe was expanded following Letby’s 2023 convictions for the infant deaths at the […]

Politics

19 h. ago From bulky car phones to pocket computers, cellphones mark 40 years in Canada

MONTREAL — Pierre Robitaille remembers feeling embarrassed in 1985 when he made his cellphone calls from a bulky device that came with its own carrying case. Now 86 years old, Robitaille was one of the first people in Canada to sign up for a wireless plan when they became available 40 years ago, on July […]

Technology

21 h. ago Explore Digital Beijing — 2025 Experience Week Kicks Off in Style

BEIJING, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 2025 Beijing Digital Economy Experience Week opened on June 27 at Beijing Fun Qianyechang in Xicheng District. As an important part of and prelude to the 2025 Global Digital Economy Conference (GDEC 2025), this year’s Experience Week, themed “A Brilliant Digital-Friendly Beijing · New Trends in Consumer […]

Other

25 h. ago Starmer faces down a revolt over welfare reform after a troubled first year in office

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer marks a year in office this week, fighting a rebellion from his own party over welfare reform and reckoning with a sluggish economy and rock-bottom approval ratings. It’s a long way from the landslide election victory he won on July 4, 2024, when Starmer’s center-left Labour Party […]

Society

27 h. ago Cybin Reports Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results and Recent Business Highlights

– Dosing is underway in the Phase 3 CYB003 PARADIGM program which comprises two 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies (APPROACH™ and EMBRACE™) and a long-term extension study (EXTEND), with anticipated combined enrollment of approximately 550 patients1 – – Strengthened commercial preparations and manufacturing capabilities through partnerships with Osmind and Thermo Fisher Scientific, respectively – – […]

Economics

28 h. ago ‘These weren’t mistakes’: Orcas documented sharing their food with humans

Jared Towers was in his research vessel on two separate occasions watching killer whales off the coast of Vancouver Island when the orcas dropped their prey directly in front of him and his colleagues.

Other

30 h. ago Kohberger to plead guilty to killing 4 University of Idaho students: Reports

BOISE, Idaho — Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students as part of a deal with prosecutors to avoid the death penalty, multiple media outlets reported Monday. The news was delivered to families of the victims in a letter from prosecutors, according to ABC News. A change of […]

Society

30 h. ago Security heightened for Canada Day in B.C. in shadow of Lapu Lapu festival attack

B.C. police are beefing up security measures for Canada Day celebrations following recent incidents of violence. A government leader says the measures should make people feel safe.

Events