45 m. ago Boy, 14, identified as victim of fatal stabbing near McDonald’s in Beaches area

Abdoul Aziz Sarr, 14, of Toronto, was pronounced dead at hospital after Saturday attack

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54 m. ago Ontario offers $50K reward to help solve fatal 2022 shooting

On the eve of the fourth anniversary of Jonas Palmer’s death, OPP say the province is offering a $50,000 reward for information that helps to solve the fatal shooting.

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57 m. ago Canoeists ‘stalked’ by pack of vicious dogs on Nova Scotia river: RCMP

RCMP say the three 'vicious dogs' were trying to board the canoe. An officer fired a service weapon and killed one of the dogs.

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62 m. ago Canadian telecoms are shutting down their 3G wireless networks

Telus and Bell have separately shared plans to shut down 3G service in parts of Manitoba, which suggests a full Canada-wide shutdown is coming.Bell has a new support page on its website that says that "Later this year, we'll take the first steps towards discontinuing our 3G/HSPA network in order to improve our 4G/LTE and 5G networks. These updates will affect service for 3G/HSPA device users as well as customers with non-VoLTE (Voice over LTE) capable devices."According to the company, Manitoba customers will lose access to 3G on December 31, 2025. Customers will need to update to a newer device that supports VoLTE. The telecom also notes that devices that don't support LTE will lose access to 9-1-1. You also need to be aware that LTE support doesn't necessarily mean VoLTE support.You can use Bell's VoLTE web tool to check if your device is compatible with its network.While Bell never outright said that it plans to shut down its 3G servi...

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1 hour ago Calgary woman's slaying by previously convicted killer was first

Previously convicted killer Christopher Ward Dunlop left his Calgary home in the early hours of Feb. 16, 2023, with murder on his mind, a judge ruled Monday. In finding the Calgary man guilty of first-degree murder, Justice Colin Feasby not only ruled the death of sex-trade worker Judy Maerz was a planned and deliberate act, […]

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2 h. ago Robert Pickton was fatally stabbed with broken broom handle, investigation reveals

The fatal assault of the convicted serial killer led to a probe that found that inmates routinely had access to objects that could be used as weapons.

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3 h. ago Maryland man accused of killing wife with hammer in fight about doctor

An 80-year-old man killed his wife by attacking her with a hammer inside their apartment at the Leisure World community north of Washington, authorities alleged in court new court filings. Vivian Stewart Nation is charged with first-degree murder in Saturday’s death of Beverly Rose Fletcher, 78. Montgomery County Police called to the scene found the […]

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4 h. ago Toronto getting new flight to country known for pristine beaches and classic cars

If you're like me and already dreaming of a sunny escape this upcoming winter, you'll be pleased to hear that a new flight service was just introduced from Toronto to a country known for its tropical white, sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and streets full of vintage cars. As part of its winter 2025/26 schedule out of Ontario, WestJet is officially welcoming Havana, Cuba, to its route map for the first time. The airline is also set to deliver non-stop flights from several cities across the province this year, increasing its Ontario southbound seat capacity by eight per cent compared to the same season last year. Here in Toronto, WestJet will be boosting capacity from Pearson Airport by five per cent, led by two new sun routes (Havana and Samaná, Dominican Republic) as well as significant increases to existing destinations. Flights from Toronto to Havana will depart twice weekly starting Dec. 18, and flights to ...

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4 h. ago Australian woman convicted of triple murder after serving mushroom

Erin Patterson was also found guilty of attempting to murder Ian Wilkinson, her estranged husband's uncle, who survived the meal containing death cap mushrooms.

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5 h. ago Tecnotree Recognized in Two 2025 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ Reports

ESPOO, Finland — Tecnotree, a global digital platform and services leader for AI, 5G, and cloud-native technologies, has been recognized in two 2025 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ reports. Tecnotree Recognized in Two 2025 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ Reports Tecnotree has been recognized in the following 2025 Gartner Hype Cycle reports: Hype Cycle for Enterprise Communication Services, 2025 […]

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6 h. ago Ontario Police Leaders Launch Answer the Call Campaign to Recruit the Next Generation of Officers

New provincewide effort aims to modernize recruitment and address urgent staffing shortages TORONTO — Today, Ontario’s police leadership has announced the launch of Answer the Call, a provincewide marketing campaign to recruit the next generation of police officers. In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP), Ontario Association of Police Service […]

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6 h. ago Man charged in St. Thomas fire has previous arson conviction: Police

A man who has previously been convicted of arson is accused of starting a fire that destroyed a 19th century building in downtown St. Thomas

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6 h. ago Owner gutted by destruction of historic building in fire: 'It's gone now'

An historic St. Thomas building razed by fire Sunday – once home to the city’s former mayor – was almost completely renovated

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6 h. ago Total Energy Services Inc. Announces 2025 Second Quarter Conference Call and Webcast

CALGARY, Alberta, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Total Energy Services Inc. (“Total Energy”) (TSX:TOT) will conduct a conference call and webcast following the release of its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The financial results will be released prior to the conference call. Daniel Halyk, President and CEO will host […]

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6 h. ago Family behind Toronto's favourite sandwich is bowing out after 50 years

The family that put one of Toronto's best-known dishes on the map is about to leave the business they've owned since the 1970s behind.While Toronto gets a lot of buzz for a variety of different food items, from matcha slushies to mozzarella stick monstrosities, these days, there's historically been one that rises above the noise time and time again: the peameal bacon sandwich.A Toronto invention right down to its meaty centre, the no-frills lunch staple has been a calling card for the city for decades, appearing everywhere from Anthony Bourdain's The Layover to The New York Times, and earning the distinction of being the city's official dish.To date, there are plenty of spots in the city where you can pick one up, but perhaps none more legendary than St. Lawrence Market's Carousel Bakery.The bakery has been a cornerstone of the market since before the peameal bacon sandwich even really existed, but it wasn't until t...

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6 h. ago Escaped murderer from Quebec may be hiding out in Ontario, police say

Ontario Provincial Police say a convicted murderer who recently escaped from a Quebec prison may be hiding out in southwestern Ontario.

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6 h. ago Lion attacks woman in Australian zoo, severely injuring her arm

MELBOURNE, Australia — A woman has sustained severe injuries to an arm when she was attacked by a lion at an Australian zoo. The Darling Downs Zoo in Queensland state said the 50-year-old woman was watching animal keepers working in the zoo’s carnivore precinct before opening hours Sunday morning when she was attacked. She was […]

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7 h. ago Oportun Board of Directors Reiterates Importance of CEO Raul Vazquez’s Continued Stewardship on the Board

Urges stockholders to vote “FOR” Mr. Vazquez and Carlos Minetti on the GREEN proxy card SAN CARLOS, Calif., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oportun (Nasdaq: OPRT) (“Oportun” or the “Company”), a mission-driven financial services company, today issued a letter to stockholders ahead of its July 18 Annual Meeting. The Board encourages all Oportun stockholders to vote “FOR” Oportun’s two […]

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7 h. ago Kraken Robotics Completes $115 Million Bought Deal Public Offering

Not for distribution to United States newswire services or dissemination in the United States ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kraken Robotics Inc. (“Kraken” or the “Company”) (TSX.V: PNG) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced underwritten public offering of 43,240,000 common shares in the capital […]

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7 h. ago Osmose Welcomes New CFO Harsha Tank to Executive Leadership Team

ATLANTA — Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. (“Osmose”), a global industry-leading asset management solutions company for electric utilities, telecommunications providers, and renewable energy generators, is pleased to appoint Harsha Tank as Chief Financial Officer. Harsha succeeds Jeff Cagle, who recently announced his retirement as Osmose’s CFO. Harsha brings over 20 years of experience driving strategic, transformative […]

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