48 m. ago ‘Obsessed’ Canadian gamer, buddy plead not guilty in California murder plot

An “obsessed” Canadian gamer and his buddy, who allegedly plotted the murder of another gamer in California, have pleaded not guilty. Devin Wolfgang Vandorhoef and his co-defendant, Darius Avery Whyte, both of Vancouver, are accused of travelling to Salinas in Monterey County on the state’s Central Coast in November 2024 to kill a disinterested love […]

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69 m. ago Unifor says B.C. Labour Board has certified union at Amazon facility in Delta

Unifor says the labour board agreed with the union that certification of the union was the only reasonable remedy.

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1 hour ago Fans are outraged over Ticketmaster's handling of Coldplay shows in Toronto

Coldplay fans are sounding off on social media after a messy rollout for the band's Toronto shows left many heartbroken and shocked over tickets getting flipped for sky-high prices.The Music of the Spheres World Tour touched down in Toronto this month, with two back-to-back shows left at the Rogers Centre on July 11 and 12. But for many fans, trying to score tickets has been nothing short of a disaster.One frustrated fan tagged the band directly in a post on X:"@coldplay please do something, I have been a huge fan for years. I want to see you in Toronto. I have sat on TICKETMASTER for months/days & hours there were released tickets at 9 I got them but it glitched and now they are being resold for 1600$! I am a true fan who wants to come😭"The tweet has struck a nerve with other fans who also experienced Ticketmaster glitches, queue chaos, pricing disparity, and disappearing seats — even after waiting for hours in line. To make things worse, tickets that were originall...

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3 h. ago Justin Bieber drops ‘Swag,’ stuns fans with highly anticipated album

Beliebers all around the world waited in anticipation this year as the 31-year-old singer teased his followers with photos from the recording studio and mysterious posts.

Sport

3 h. ago HSBC Exits Banks’ Climate Coalition Abandoned by Wall Street

HSBC Holdings Plc has left the world’s biggest climate alliance for banks, which was rocked over the past eight months by an exodus of the biggest US lenders.

Society

3 h. ago Fraud experts warn of smishing scams made easier by AI, new tech

If it seems like your phone has been blowing up with more spam text messages recently, it probably is. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says so-called smishing attempts appear to be on the rise, thanks in part to new technologies that allow for co-ordinated bulk attacks. The centre’s communications outreach officer Jeff Horncastle says the agency […]

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3 h. ago A look at the countries that received Trump’s tariff letters — and where things stand now

So far, Trump has warned 23 nations, including major trading partners like South Korea and Japan, that steeper tariffs will be imposed starting Aug. 1

Economics

4 h. ago Mogo Acquires 9% Stake in Bitcoin & Gold Treasury Company Digital Commodities Capital Corp.

Strategic investment aligns with Mogo’s mission to build the future of intelligent finance through a dual-compounding fintech and Bitcoin capital strategy VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Mogo Inc. (“Mogo” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: MOGO; TSX: MOGO), a Canadian fintech on a mission to build the future of intelligent finance, empowering consumers to grow wealth through innovative […]

Economics

10 h. ago IEEE Standards Commitment to Advancing AI Governance Includes Impactful Contributions to New International AI Standards Exchange

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, and its IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) announced today that its portfolio of over 100 global AI-related standards is included in the new International AI Standards Exchange. This Exchange is a centralized repository of international AI standards with the […]

Society

12 h. ago Hidden gem noodle shop in Toronto closes and a Tim Hortons will replace it

A Toronto noodle restaurant popular in its neighbourhood has closed down permanently, and what's replacing it is so typical.In Toronto, we're lucky enough to have fantastic Chinese restaurants on seemingly every city block. Still, that doesn't mean that people aren't entitled to picking favourites.For Annex residents and folks who frequent the Bloor and Bathurst area alike, one such favourite was Szechuan Noodle Bowl, the only Toronto location of a three-restaurant chain specializing in Szechuan cuisine and noodle-based dishes. Go figure.Situated directly at the corner of Bloor and Bathurst, steps away from Bathurst subway station, the restaurant has been a hub for those searching for a steaming bowl of hand-pulled noodles priced at $15 or less.Their Dan Dan Noodles, might we add, are out of this world.Nowadays, though, Torontonians will have to travel to the chain's other locations in Mississauga or, if you're in the mood for a road trip, Hamilton, to get their fill,...

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16 h. ago Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be deported to Mexico or South Sudan, ICE official tells judge

GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — The Trump administration hasn’t decided where it would deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia if he is freed from a Tennessee jail, but a U.S. immigration official said Thursday that Mexico and South Sudan could be willing to accept the El Salvador native. Thomas Giles, an assistant director for U.S. Immigrations and Customs […]

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16 h. ago European allies urge investment in rebuilding Ukraine at meeting attended by U.S. special envoy

'We will only welcome true partners, those who are not helping Russia continue this war,' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, without naming specific nations

Economics

19 h. ago Ottawa part of research initiative aiming to transform bipolar disorder care

Bipolar disorder affects an estimated 40 million people around the world, including about 800,000 in Canada.

Culture

19 h. ago Mark and Dale Hunter will lead Team Canada at 2026 world junior hockey championship

After leading Canada to gold in 2020, Mark and Dale Hunter are heading back to the world junior hockey championship.

Sport

19 h. ago Federal science advisor launched Sky Canada Project 2 years ago without budget, oversight

E.T., phone home. Or at least Cabinet’s science advisor Dr. Mona Nemer. The federal employee, who makes $393,000 a year, proposed in a draft memo to examine the feasibility of contacting alien civilizations, according to Blacklock’s Reporter through Access To Information. Nemer assigned seven people to her Sky Canada Project two years ago at an […]

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19 h. ago Judge jacks up sentence for New York City crypto scammer to 12 years

Nicholas Truglia gets 12 years in prison after failing to pay back victim

Technology

20 h. ago Family of murdered Texas nursing student files $65M wrongful death lawsuit

The family of a Texas nursing student killed mere days before her graduation ceremony has filed a $65 million wrongful death lawsuit. The parents of 23-year-old Elizabeth “Tami” Odunsi, a British-American student at the Dallas-area Texas Woman’s University, said they listened helplessly on speakerphone at their London home as their daughter was stabbed to death […]

Events

20 h. ago Happy Birthday, Moo Deng: The world’s beloved pygmy hippo turns 1

Moo Deng went viral on TikTok shortly after she was born when her keeper began sharing sweet videos of her going about her day.

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20 h. ago Canadian shot putter Sarah Mitton brings her new technique to Harry Jerome Track Classic

Ranked No. 3 in the world, the 29-year-old feels like she’s just reaching her prime. A subtle technique change helped her throw a personal best 20.68 metres

Technology

21 h. ago Six Secret Service agents suspended in connection with Trump assassination attempt

The Secret Service suspended six agents in connection with security lapses at the Butler, Pennsylvania, campaign event last year where a gunman wounded then-presidential candidate Donald Trump and killed a rallygoer. The agents, who were suspended without pay, include some supervisors, according to an official familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of […]

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