67 m. ago Les restaurateurs pourront facturer 10 $ aux clients fantômes dès le 17 juillet

Les réservations concernées sont celles de deux personnes ou plus, et non à partir de cinq comme cela avait été précédemment envisagé.

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5 h. ago Husband stands by Chicago teacher accused of having sex with student more than 50 times

The husband of a Chicago high school teacher accused of sexually assaulting a student more than 50 times is showing support for her after the couple arrived in court seeking to reduce the distance from her alleged victim. Christina Formella, a 30-year-old teacher at Downers Grove South High School, is facing 55 counts of criminal […]

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5 h. ago Michael Madsen, ‘Kill Bill,’ ‘Reservoir Dogs’ actor, dead at 67

'In the last two years Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work ... and was really looking forward to his next chapter in his life,' his managers said in a statement.

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6 h. ago Michael Madsen, acteur de «Reservoir Dogs» et «Kill Bill», est mort

L’acteur est décédé jeudi d’une crise cardiaque à l’âge de 67 ans, ont annoncé ses agents.

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6 h. ago Toronto neighbourhood throwing a surprise street festival this weekend

Toronto's Baldwin Village is about to come alive this Saturday, July 5, as local merchants band together for an impromptu street party that promises to bring big energy to one of the city's most underrated neighbourhoods.The one-day celebration will feature a dynamic mix of music, food, art, and dance, plus at least a couple of artisan markets; there's the potential for a surprise fashion show, too! Each business along Baldwin is curating its own lineup of talent, and so far, the street is shaping up to host a mix of live bands, DJs, visual artists, and performers.It's a grassroots event in every sense. There's no formal street closure (yet), no major sponsors, or flashy branding; it’s just a collective effort by independent business owners who want to breathe new life into this little tucked-away village. Despite being home to some of the most charming patios and low-key restaurants in the city, it still flies under the radar for many Torontonians. But thi...

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6 h. ago Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm warning for Ottawa

Environment Canada says its tracking a major thunderstorm that could bring winds of up to 90 km/h and nickel-sized hail pellets.

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6 h. ago Update: Severe thunderstorm warning no longer in effect for Ottawa

Environment Canada says its tracking a major thunderstorm that could bring winds of up to 90 km/h and nickel-sized hail pellets.

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6 h. ago Vancouver Art Book Fair 2025: from zines to monographs, a celebration of books as art

The fair features over 100 local and international exhibitors

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7 h. ago «Kill Bill», «Reservoir Dogs», «Les huit enragés»: l'acteur Michael Madsen s'éteint à 67 ans

L'acteur Michael Madsen, s'est éteint à l'âge de 67 ans.

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7 h. ago Supply management law not enough to shield system from Trump, experts warn

The new law prevents the foreign affairs minister from making commitments in trade negotiations to either increase the tariff rate quota or otherwise alter supply management rules.

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7 h. ago Search for another Vancouver Island boa constrictor prompts warning about exotic pets

The unusual cases have prompted a warning from Sara Dubois, the British Columbia SPCA's senior director for animal welfare science, who said owning an exotic pet came with special responsibilities.

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8 h. ago Another boa constrictor goes missing in Vancouver Island, prompting warning about exotic pets

Bizarrely, it's the second search for a boa constrictor on Vancouver Island in the past month

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8 h. ago Western Balkans face severe drought and water restrictions during heat wave

TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The Western Balkans faces a severe drought after a heat wave hit the region, disrupting daily life and creating issues with agriculture and power. Temperatures on Thursday in central Albania reached 40 C (104 F) and meteorologists warned that there would be scarce rain until September. Rivers are almost dry because […]

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10 h. ago Les restaurateurs pourront facturer 10$ aux clients fantômes dès le 17 juillet

Les réservations concernées sont celles de deux personnes ou plus, et non à partir de cinq comme précédemment évoqué.

Economics

11 h. ago Canada's wildfire emissions exceeded all other sources in 2023: Report

Canadian officials have warned that this year’s season is on track to the second worst on record in the amount of land scorched.

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12 h. ago Q+A: Sunfest founder on scouring the globe to bring music to London

As Sunfest launches its 31st edition on Thursday, founder and executive director Alfredo Caxaj tells Free Press reporter Beatriz Baleeiro about the festival he built, along with the global travels that help bring it to life. Q: You’ve travelled the world to scout and book Sunfest acts since you began the festival three decades ago. […]

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13 h. ago Strike by French air traffic controllers disrupts summer travel

Paris (AFP) — French air traffic controllers launched a two-day strike on Thursday to demand better working conditions, disrupting travel for tens of thousands of people at the start of a summer holiday season. The DGAC civil aviation authority has asked airlines to cancel some of their flights to ensure there are enough controllers on […]

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17 h. ago Gold Reserve Announces US$7.382 Billion Citgo Bid Recommendation

Decision represents a Significant Milestone in 15-year legal journey PEMBROKE, Bermuda — Gold Reserve Ltd. (TSX.V: GRZ) (OTCQX: GDRZF) announced today that its U.S. acquisition subsidiary, Dalinar Energy Corporation, is the Final Recommended Bidder for the purchase of shares of PDV Holding, Inc., the indirect parent company of CITGO Petroleum Corp. The selection of the […]

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25 h. ago Tornado warning downgraded to advisory for area between Edmonton and Obed Lake

At 5:35 p.m., the warning was downgraded to an advisory.

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26 h. ago Edmonton's multifamily home, retail investments surged in 2024

Edmonton’s population growth helped attract a flurry of investments in commercial real estate with the multifamily home and retail real estate categories leading the charge. “It was looking pretty bleak for multifamily for quite some time, because there wasn’t any rental growth. So the last couple years have been a long time coming,” said Jandip […]

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