76 m. ago Scientists map recovery for endangered orcas off British Columbia’s coast

A new report from a group of more than 30 experts says a population of endangered killer whales off the coast of British Columbia and Washington state is showing “no sign of recovery” and there’s an “urgent need” for robust actions to save them. A statement from B.C.-based conservation groups says it marks the first […]

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3 h. ago Bee attack in southern France leaves 3 hospitalized, 24 injured

People walking in the south-central France town were stung over a period of 30 minutes on July 6. Police had to set up a security perimeter until the bees stopped their attack.

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3 h. ago Wildfire prompts evacuation order for several homes near Kelowna, B.C.

The district also issued an evacuation alert for more than 100 other addresses, meaning residents must be prepared to leave at a moment's notice

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3 h. ago Explore powerful survivor stories at the Toronto Holocaust Museum this summer

Since opening its doors in June 2023, the Toronto Holocaust Museum has been a place for residents and tourists to engage with an important part of world history.Through a mix of artifacts, testimony, photographs, and more, visitors can immerse themselves in the history of the Holocaust and explore its cultural significance, contextualizing the experiences of the past in a modern context.And this summer, visitors can expect a 30 per cent discount on general admission visits from June 23 until Sept. 2 using the discount code SUMMER25.Liora Kogan/Toronto Holocaust MuseumHere are just a few examples of what you can expect when you visit the Toronto Holocaust Museum this summer.Immersive history experienceThe specially curated layout of the Toronto Holocaust Museum helps visitors move through the museum in a way that caters to their interests.Through multiple touchpoints, the dynamic interactive space is designed based on age, interest, and pre-existing knowledge, offering quiet places o...

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4 h. ago Buyers now offering way less than asking price for homes in almost all of the GTA

One may wonder how much more doom and gloom the Toronto housing market can handle, as the negative statistics and outlooks keep piling up month after month.The city, having been immensely overvalued and undersupplied for so long, is in a bit of a state of shock now that the market has done a 180, with more homes now up for sale than ever, making for largest gap between supply and demand on record.Even if this is all good for would-be buyers who have been waiting for some semblance of affordability for years, the stagnation has only led to a modest drop in average prices lately, with most owners and developers unwilling or unable to bear the substantial loss of pricing to sell in this current landscape.Still, per the latest numbers from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), the cost of the standard residential property in the GTA slid 5.4 per cent in June compared to the same time last year — the most significant year-over-...

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6 h. ago Approaching wildfires lead to evacuation order for Leaf Rapids, Man.

Officials have issued a mandatory evacuation order saying residents should be prepared to leave by 10 a.m. Tuesday.

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9 h. ago Wall Street recule, recherche plus de clarté sur le plan commercial

La Bourse de New York a ouvert en baisse lundi, lestée par les incertitudes entourant les droits de douane américains.

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9 h. ago Some Canadians will get bigger payouts from the government this week

Canadians who are eligible for the Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB) will get larger payments from the government starting this week.The ACWB is an advanced payment of the Canada Workers Benefit (CWB), a refundable tax credit that eligible individuals can claim on their tax return.The benefit is supposed to help individuals and families who are working and earning a lower income.Canadians who are eligible for the CWB on their tax return will get advanced payments of up to 50 per cent of the CWB through the ACWB. These are paid out automatically three times throughout the year.The federal government usually deposits the money into bank accounts on the 12th, but since it falls on a Saturday in July, the next payment is scheduled for Friday, July 11.You are eligible if:You're over 19 years old on December 31, or live with a spouse or common-law partner or your child,You're a resident of Canada throughout the year, andYou're working but earning less than the&n...

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9 h. ago Koryx Copper Receives Additional Encouraging Drill Results at the Haib Copper Project, Southern Namibia

Highlights Completed a further 6 diamond drill holes for 1,808 m out of a planned 37 holes in Phase 2 Results received generally have higher Cu grade than average MRE over large intercepts and include: HM73: 88m @ 0.41% Cu (12 to 100m)           228m @ 0.34% Cu (270 to 498m) HM68: 46m @ […]

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10 h. ago Does involuntary care work? Three B.C. residents share their personal stories

B.C. has opened 28 new involuntary care beds, but this treatment has always existed for people certified under the Mental Health Act. Three people share their stories.

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10 h. ago A world first: Researchers announce plan to save B.C.'s endangered southern resident orcas

Only 73 southern resident killer whales are left but researchers believe there is a way to save the species. Read more to find out.

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11 h. ago Mandalay Mails Management Information Circular for Special Meeting of Shareholders

TORONTO, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mandalay Resources Corporation (“Mandalay” or the “Company”) (TSX: MND, OTCQB: MNDJF) is pleased to announce that it has mailed the management information circular (the “Circular”) and related materials for the special meeting (the “Meeting”) of Mandalay shareholders (the “Mandalay Shareholders”) to approve the previously announced plan of arrangement […]

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11 h. ago Vortex Energy Announces ANT Survey Sampling Plan for Robinsons River Salt Project

VORTEX ENERGY FINALIZES SAMPLING PLAN FOR ANT SURVEY AT ROBINSONS RIVER SALT PROJECT VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vortex Energy Corp. (CSE: VRTX) (OTC: VTECF) (FSE: AA3) (“Vortex” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the finalized sampling plan for the Ambient Noise Tomography (ANT) geophysical survey at its 100%-owned Robinsons […]

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11 h. ago Wildfire near Kelowna prompts evacuation order for some residents

RCMP warned of the wildfire on Sunday afternoon, saying the blaze was affecting the area and officers were conducting "tactical evacuations" of homes.

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12 h. ago Texas at risk of more flooding as death toll surpasses 80 people

Kerr County residents began clearing mud and salvaging what they could from their demolished properties following the rapidly rising floodwaters that hit late Friday.

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12 h. ago Texas summer camp confirms 27 campers, staff killed in deadly floods

Kerr County residents began clearing mud and salvaging what they could from their demolished properties following the rapidly rising floodwaters that hit late Friday.

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14 h. ago Wildfire Smoke Brings a Forgotten Danger to the Arctic: Black Carbon

Scientists are revising their view of the role that soot may play in endangering glaciers and ice sheets.

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19 h. ago Où est le plan de François Legault pour l’économie du Québec?

Les secousses économiques s’accumulent au Québec. L’été laisse place aux grandes questions : qui tient la barre? Et surtout, où est le plan?

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21 h. ago Flights resuming at Kelowna airport after airspace closure due to wildfire

Kelowna RCMP is asking residents near Kelowna International Airport to be ready for a possible evacuation due to a nearby wildfires.

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22 h. ago Orages violents: près de 25 000 foyers ont été privés d’électricité

Des milliers de résidences ont été plongées dans le noir, dimanche, alors que des alertes d’orages violents ont touché plusieurs régions du Québec.

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