1 hour ago Curve Pay and Thales Join Forces to Securely Transform Digital Wallets on iPhone

This collaboration between Curve and Thales provides iOS users with greater control, flexibility, autonomy and digital-security for in-store contactless payments and digital wallets MEUDON, France — Curve, the ultimate digital wallet, today announced deepening its collaboration with Thales, the global leader in advanced technologies, delivering secure modern payment solutions for financial institutions. Curve Pay and […]

Technology

6 h. ago B.C. councillor calls for more transparency on municipal politician pay

A Deloitte report for Metro Vancouver recently recommended that the B.C. legislate a maximum remuneration threshold for total income from all local government-related appointments.

Politics

8 h. ago Man dies after diving into shallow water at Ipperwash Beach: OPP

Police say a 44-year-old man has died after diving from a vessel into shallow water at Ipperwash Beach on Lake Huron. Ontario Provincial Police say they responded to a call at about 6:20 p.m. on Sunday in the municipality of Lambton Shores and found an unresponsive individual on the beach. Police say the man was […]

Events

10 h. ago Alberta appoints deputy Calgary police chief as head of independent police agency

"We already have a couple of expressions of interest... of municipalities that want a sheriff's detachment and so we can start now. We're not waiting."

Events

10 h. ago Firan Technology Group Corporation (“FTG”) Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates

TORONTO, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Firan Technology Group Corporation (TSX: FTG) (OTCQX: FTGFF) (“FTG”) will release the second quarter 2025 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. The Corporation will host a live conference call on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 8:30am (Eastern) to discuss the second quarter 2025 […]

Culture

11 h. ago Dana Carvey was challenged by ‘SNL’ impersonation of ‘mentally compromised’ Joe Biden

Dana Carvey is reflecting on his take on former U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday Night Live, calling it a “real challenge” to play his “obvious” declining cognitive health. During a recent episode of his Fly on the Wall podcast, the comedian was asked by Modern Family actress Julie Bowen about his impersonation of the […]

Politics

11 h. ago Mullen Group Ltd. 2025 Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

OKOTOKS, Alberta, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: MTL) Mullen Group Ltd. (“Mullen Group” and/or the “Corporation“) intends to release its 2025 Second Quarter earnings results on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. ET, and has scheduled a conference call and webcast as follows: Date: July 24, 2025     Time: 10:00 a.m. ET    […]

Culture

11 h. ago GoFundMe for Canadian found dead in Dominican Republic raises over $40K

A fundraiser for a Canadian tourist who died in the Dominican Republic has raised double its goal.Dominican Republic officials confirmed with several news outlets that Dorian Christian MacDonald was found dead, washed ashore on a beach in Puerto Plata in the early hours of Friday, June 20.The country's civil defence agency told news organizations that the 33-year-old had been staying at a hotel in Maimon Bay, a resort town in Puerto Plata.Authorities state that the Canadian tourist had been walking on the beach at 2 a.m. local time on June 20. After receiving a call about a missing person, the Dominican Republic civil defence agency and first responders rushed to the scene. They found MacDonald's body in the water during high tide at 4:15 a.m.Global Affairs Canada told us on Wednesday that it is "aware of the death of a Canadian citizen in the Dominican Republic."The agency adds that consular officials are in contact with local authorities and a...

Economics

11 h. ago Former Toronto Blue Jays fan fave announces his retirement for second time

Another former Toronto Blue Jays star is calling it a career.A little over a week after former Jays utility man Whit Merrifield wrapped up his MLB career, ex-Toronto outfielder Kevin Pillar announced today on the Foul Territory podcast that he's done after 13 major league seasons.Pillar had planned to have the 2024 season be his last, before cracking the Texas Rangers roster out of spring training.BREAKING: Kevin Pillar announces his retirement after 13 years in the big leagues.Congratulations on a great career, @KPILLAR4! pic.twitter.com/uoi1el7agW— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) July 2, 2025"I guess I can officially say that I'm done playing," Pillar shared. "I wanted to be 100 per cent sure, because of things I went through. Last year, I kind of said it was gonna be my last year, and I got into the off-season, and my mindset kind of changed."Pillar had a .209 batting average with nine hits, an RBI and six runs scored in 20 games this season. H...

Sport

11 h. ago PrairieSky Royalty Announces Conference Call for Q2 2025 Results

CALGARY, Alberta, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PrairieSky will release its Q2 2025 results on Monday, July 14, 2025 after markets close. The news release detailing PrairieSky’s Q2 2025 results will provide operating and financial information. Financial statements along with management’s discussion and analysis will be available on PrairieSky’s website at www.prairiesky.com and on SEDAR+ […]

Culture

11 h. ago Precision Drilling Corporation 2025 Second Quarter Results Conference Call and Webcast

CALGARY, Alberta, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Precision Drilling Corporation (Precision) intends to release its 2025 second quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, and has scheduled a conference call to begin at 11:00 a.m. MT (1:00 p.m. ET) on the next day, Wednesday, July 30, 2025. To participate in […]

Culture

11 h. ago Larger GST cheque being issued to eligible Canadians this week

Eligible Canadians are receiving more money from the government, with a larger GST payment scheduled to be issued this week.The Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) credit is a quarterly tax-free payment issued by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The previous GST payment was issued on April 4, and the next payment will be deposited into Canadians' accounts on Friday, July 4. However, the upcoming payment will include a 2.7 per cent increase.According to the government, the payment helps individuals and families with low and modest incomes offset the GST or HST that they pay.Are you eligible?You're generally considered eligible for the GST/HST credit payment if you're at least 19 years old and a Canadian resident for tax purposes a month before the CRA makes the payment and at the beginning of the month.Canadians who are under 19 years old must meet at least one of the following criteria during the same period:You have (or had) a spouse or commo...

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12 h. ago Ontario police continue search for missing woman, 37 years after she vanished

With Thursday marking the anniversary of Lois Hanna’s disappearance, OPP have issued a call for any information from the public about the Kincardine woman’s disappearance.

Events

13 h. ago CFL commissioner takes notes from ‘fantastic’ Bombers atmosphere on league

Appointed in April as the league’s 15th commissioner, the former TSN president made his seventh of nine stops in Winnipeg as part of what he calls his “100-day listening tour.”

Sport

13 h. ago B.C.’s publicly funded IVF program starts accepting applications

The initiative was announced last year and will pay up to $19,000 for one round of IVF for patients between the ages of 18 and 41.

Culture

14 h. ago Michigan girl, 1, killed after struck by grandmother mowing lawn

A one-year-old girl in Michigan has died after officials said her grandmother struck the child while mowing the lawn over the weekend. The Lenawee County Sheriff’s Office said emergency responders were called just before 5 p.m. Sunday to a home in Woodstock Township, 120 kilometres west of Detroit, for a child who was struck by […]

Events

14 h. ago Comox councillor steps forward as leadership candidate for B.C. Greens

Jonathan Kerr, a family doctor by profession, is touting past work on affordable housing and the recruitment of physicians in Comox.

Politics

15 h. ago Alaris Equity Partners Announces Timing of 2025 Q2 Financial Results, Conference Call and Webcast

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF UNITED STATES SECURITIES LAW. CALGARY, Alberta, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (“Alaris” or the “Trust“) (TSX: AD.UN) is pleased to announce that it will release its financial results for the three […]

Culture

15 h. ago How a former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher once flooded a hotel room

If the inaugural episode was any indication, the 6ix Inning Stretch podcast with former Toronto Blue Jays player Whit Merrifield and Lindsay Dunn is going to be incredible.Merrifield, who announced his retirement from baseball just over a week ago, doesn't seem to be having any issue keeping busy, as he and Dunn recently announced that they would be starting a podcast together. The first episode of the new show was released on Wednesday morning and focused heavily on the two seasons Merrifield spent with the Blue Jays.While the 36-year-old shared many thoughts, including how he believed the 2023 Blue Jays roster was going to win the World Series, he also shared some hilarious moments, including one about starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi flooding a hotel during a road trip.Merrifield explained that when on the road in Kansas City, he and his wife noticed water pouring down into their hotel room. They called the front desk, and a hotel employee later explained that "this little...

Events

15 h. ago Australian airline Qantas says customer data stolen by cybercriminal

Australian airline Qantas said Wednesday that a hacker made off with a trove of customers’ personal data including passenger names, emails, phone numbers, birth dates and frequent flyer numbers. The company said in a statement that a cybercriminal targeted one of its call centers on Monday and gained access to a third-party customer service platform […]

Economics