71 m. ago Vandals who cut down Sycamore Gap tree sentenced in England to more than 4 years in prison

LONDON (AP) — Two men who cut down England’s beloved Sycamore Gap tree were sentenced Tuesday to more than four years in prison. The tree stood for nearly 150 years before Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers carried out what a prosecutor called a “moronic mission” and cut it down in the middle of the night, […]

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19 h. ago 'Apoplectic:' Competition Bureau drops probe into U.S. company's sightseeing dominance in Banff/Jasper

A federal competition regulator’s decision to drop its probe into an American company’s dominance of the Banff-Jasper sightseeing market appears to be Canada caving to the U.S. amid an ongoing tariff war, says a businessman who pushed for the investigation. The Competition Bureau of Canada last year launched an investigation into Colorado-based VIAD’s acquisition of […]

Economics

20 h. ago CN Tower workers ratify new contract with employer, ending two

The union representing hospitality workers at Toronto’s CN Tower says members have voted to ratify a tentative agreement with the employer, ending a two-week lockout. Unifor Local 4271 members voted in favour of the new agreement with Canada Lands Company, the federal Crown corporation that owns and operates the iconic tourist attraction. The union represents […]

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22 h. ago Blaze breaks out at Kingston Penitentiary, firefighters forced to break in

Kingston Fire and Rescue crews were dispatched to the penitentiary early Saturday morning to deal with the blaze but were forced to break in as there were issues with the locks.

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3 d. ago Rare $1.5 million lakefront Ontario cottage has luxury shipping container bedrooms

Forget Ivy League — here's Ivy Lane!Cottage dreams await you 45 Ivy Lane in Orillia, a beautiful five-bedroom, five-bath, cottage home with lakefront views and some major perks.Nestled on the spectacular Grape Island with a rare 233-foot Lake Simcoe waterfront on a 1.2-acre double lot, this is one big, beautiful compound that blends cottage charm with modern design.Check out that 50-foot dock with panoramic views of Lake Simcoe.Secluded with serene vibes and spa-like amenities, 45 Ivy Lane boasts an inviting walkway up from the dock and into the home with lush greenery all around.The compound encompasses three luxury shipping containers that have been modernized, plus an updated boathouse that poses as a king bedroom.White wall panelling gives this boathouse a classic maritime vibe, without being cheesy. The boathouse's bathroom features a cedar soaker tub — perfect to soothe away the day's aches and pains — and granite finishes.Moving on t...

Economics

4 d. ago De brillant espoir à expatrié dans la KHL: William Dufour croit pouvoir relancer sa carrière en Russie

Quand il a disputé son premier match dans la LNH, en 2023, il semblait évident que William Dufour s’approchait rapidement d’une carrière dans la LNH.

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4 d. ago Philip Cross: Productivity drives income growth, despite claims to the contrary

In reality, real incomes and labour productivity have risen in lockstep over time

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4 d. ago The Edmonton Oilers would do well to lock up Jake Walman now, while they still can

It was a roster addition to the Oilers that few saw coming. In early March of this year, General Stan Bowman engineered a deal with the San Jose Sharks. He sent a conditional First Round pick in 2026 and throw-in Carl Berglund in exchange for twenty-nine-year-old Jake Walman. There had been very little indication the […]

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4 d. ago All Eyes on Bolsonaro With Lula, Trump Locked in Trade Fight

As Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Donald Trump trade blows, the person they are fighting over has sent mixed signals to investors trying to divine who will blink first.

Economics

5 d. ago Colombian soldier killed in attack from explosives laden on a mule

BOGOTA, Colombia — A Colombian soldier was killed and two others wounded Wednesday when explosives carried by a mule exploded in rural northeastern Colombia, authorities said. Antioquia Gov. Andres Julian Rendon confirmed the soldier’s death and blamed the National Liberation Army (ELN ), a group of about 6,000 fighters that is still fighting Colombia’s government. […]

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5 d. ago The Cootes is out of the bag: Canucks lock down star prospect

Braeden Cootes has agreed to an entry-level deal, which will kick in once he's played 10 NHL games or he turns 20 years old

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5 d. ago Surrey cracking down on 'egregious' illegal construction, but 'age

“When you see a person take a barn and turn it into five apartments, that is really the kind of properties that we should never see,” said Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke

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6 d. ago Mortgage renewals will strain Canadians, but most will manage: TD report

A report by TD Bank suggests mortgage renewals are expected to strain Canadian households, but most borrowers will manage albeit with less financial flexibility. The report by economist Maria Solovieva says households who locked in their mortgage for five years in 2020 during the pandemic when interest rates were low are now renewing at much […]

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6 d. ago Vecima and Sercomm Expand Partnership to Offer Interoperable All

Vecima’s industry-leading Entra® EXS1610 and Sercomm’s family of Optical Network Terminals (ONTs) have completed rigorous PON interoperability testing Joint Vecima-Sercomm solution offers flexibility to select the Optical Network Unit (ONU) vendor of choice without bookended, single vendor lock-in VICTORIA, British Columbia — Vecima Networks Inc. (TSX: VCM) and Sercomm today announced an expanded strategic partnership, […]

Culture

6 d. ago Raptors lock up Jakob Poeltl and, unlike Toronto teammates, it wasn’t an overpay

Team wants to be competitive and big Austrian has made them better over years.

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7 d. ago Opinion: Rail proposals to airport and Banff are in national interest

Recent announcements by the province and the federal government bring us closer than ever to making passenger rail service from Calgary International Airport to downtown and onward to Banff a reality. These are no longer long-term dreams; they are shovel-ready projects that meet criteria for designation as national interest projects under Canada’s newly passed Building […]

Society

7 d. ago Toronto Blue Jays star Bo Bichette is engaged and here's what we know

Bo Bichette has locked in a lifelong contract — it's just not with the Toronto Blue Jays.The Toronto Star's Rosie DiManno revealed in an article on Monday that Bichette got engaged to his girlfriend, Alexis, in May, with a wedding planned for next January.While Bichette, 27, is known for his flashy on-field play, it doesn't always seem to translate to his off-field personality, as he's generally quite soft-spoken in interviews.There's little that's known about the couple otherwise, as Bichette is not currently active on social media.But perhaps the engagement might explain one Bichette decision over the past year, as he opted to chop his signature long hair last December for the first time since becoming an MLB player. While we can't confirm his motivations, Bichette might've just been doing a soft launch of his new style for those eventual wedding photos next year.How has Bichette been doing for the Blue Jays?Bichette leads the Blue Jays with 1...

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7 d. ago Blue Jays win their ninth in a row by defeating host White Sox

Eventually and inevitably, the Blue Jays will lose a game. Based on how they have been playing and based on the opponents they will be facing, they may not experience a defeat until after baseball’s all-star break. The momentum built from a seven-game home stand sweep carried over into the Windy City, where the Blue […]

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7 d. ago Blue Jays keep it going, thump host Chisox for ninth win in a row

Inevitably, the Blue Jays will lose another game. Based on how they have been playing and the opponents they will be facing, they may not experience that  until after baseball’s all-star break. The momentum built from a seven-game homestand sweep carried over into the Windy City, where the Blue Jays recorded back-to-back homers in the […]

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8 d. ago A massive vintage car festival is taking over Toronto this month

It’s time to rev your engines — Dream Wheels on Eglinton is cruising back into Toronto this summer for a day filled with chrome, horsepower, and high-octane nostalgia.Happening on Saturday, July 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., every car lover's favourite street festival (but not every car lover's favourite street) transforms a stretch of Eglinton Avenue West into a vibrant open-air showcase of the city's finest vintage cars, hot rods, muscle machines, motorcycles, and race cars. Honestly, what more can you ask for?Presented by The Eglinton Way BIA, in partnership with Toronto Hot Rod Kulture and Road Reapers Car Club, the event isn't just a feast for gearheads — it's a full-blown community celebration in support of SickKids Hospital.Expect a full day of fun for the whole family. Live music will keep the vibe retro and lively while local vendors serve up delicious bites and unique finds. There'll also be family-friendly activities to keep the...

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