2 h. ago Analysis shows Trump’s tariffs would cost US employers $82.3 billion

WASHINGTON (AP) — An analysis finds that a critical group of U.S. employers would face a direct cost of $82.3 billion from President Donald Trump’s current tariff plans, a sum that could be potentially managed through price hikes, layoffs, hiring freezes or lower profit margins. The analysis by the JPMorganChase Institute is among the first […]

Economics

2 h. ago WSIB Quietly Outsources Union Work During Strike, Union Says

TORONTO — The Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) is raising the alarm after internal documents reveal the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has begun outsourcing core work performed by striking frontline workers. An internal message sent to WSIB staff outlines a trial program that allows contracted health-care providers to contact employers directly and […]

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3 h. ago Wednesday's letters: Extending Downtown CRL is the right decision

Re. “Edmonton council extends Downtown CRL, ending two days of council, community debate,” June 27 While this process has been frustrating and unnecessarily uncertain, we’re relieved that council ultimately saw the light and came to the right conclusion. Extending the CRL is the right move for Edmonton’s future, and we’re grateful that the opportunity wasn’t […]

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4 h. ago Heathrow Power Outage Was Due to Issue Flagged Seven Years Ago

The cause of a “catastrophic failure” of critical equipment at an electrical substation that served Heathrow airport was detected in 2018 but was ignored by National Grid Plc, according to an official report on the incident.

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4 h. ago Montreal’s move to biweekly trash pick up proving to be a slow process

MONTREAL — The garbage may be piling up and causing some disgruntlement on the sidewalks of a few Montreal streets, but municipal officials say it’s all part of a plan to become a zero-waste city by the year 2030. And they say their plan is working. “People are making progress in their thinking, realizing that […]

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7 h. ago Expanding the Frontier of Device Management: Friendly Becomes prpl Foundation Member

NEW YORK, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Friendly Technologies, the leading provider of carrier-grade IoT and device management solutions, is proud to announce its official membership in the prpl Foundation, a collaborative community dedicated to open-source and open-standard development for next-generation connected devices. With a legacy of innovation in TR-069 and TR-369 protocol management, […]

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11 h. ago Arrestations policières en Turquie pour une caricature qui représenterait Mahomet

Quatre employés d’un magazine satirique sont détenus par les autorités et accusés d’«insulte aux valeurs religieuses».

Events

11 h. ago Edmonton Oilers don't do anything, but it still beats last summer

In a free agent market that wasn’t all that strong to begin with, spending for the sake of spending wasn’t the right call.

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11 h. ago Oilers start slowly, but close out July 1 with new free agent forward

In a free agent market that wasn’t all that strong to begin with, spending for the sake of spending wasn’t the right call.

Culture

12 h. ago Chinese nationals charged with spying for Beijing inside U.S., officials say

WASHINGTON — Two Chinese nationals have been charged with spying inside the United States on behalf of Beijing, including by taking photographs of a naval base, co-ordinating a cash dead-drop and participating in efforts to recruit members of the military who they thought might be open to working for Chinese intelligence. The case, filed in […]

Society

12 h. ago WSIB Workers to Hold Information Picket at Union Station as Strike Enters July

TORONTO — As the WSIB strike enters its third month, members of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE Local 1750) will hold an information picket at Toronto’s Union Station on Tuesday, July 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The action aims to educate commuters returning to work after the long weekend about the ongoing […]

Society

12 h. ago U.S. won’t send some weapons pledged to Ukraine following Pentagon review

WASHINGTON — The U.S. is halting some shipments of weapons to Ukraine amid concerns that its own stockpiles have declined too much, officials said Tuesday. The munitions were previously promised to Ukraine for use during its ongoing war with Russia under the Biden administration. But the pause reflects a new set of priorities under President […]

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14 h. ago Verdict partiel dans le procès pour trafic sexuel de P. Diddy

Les délibérations vont se poursuivre mercredi pour l’accusation d’association de malfaiteurs, la plus importante.

Culture

14 h. ago Gulutzan officially hired by Stars; Perry's new jersey; Arvidsson's bear tale

If you can’t beat ’em, hire ‘em. Dallas Stars, who’ve lost the last two Western Conference finals to the Edmonton Oilers, officially hired Oilers PP guru Glen Gulutzan as their head coach Tuesday. When Gulutzan joined the Oilers in 2018, the Oilers had the worst PP in the NHL. In his seven years here he […]

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14 h. ago SIMMONS: No reason to believe Maple Leafs could ever win in the playoffs with Mitch Marner

Realistically, what exactly are the Maple Leafs losing with Mitch Marner heading to Sin City? They’re losing one of the great regular-season players in hockey and one of the great offensive players in franchise history. They’re losing a top-five right winger in the game, ranking alongside Nikita Kucherov, Mikko Rantanen, David Pastrnak and their own […]

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15 h. ago Winnipeg Jets add 2 forwards via NHL free agency, make Toews signing official

The Winnipeg Jets signed left-wingers Tanner Pearson and Cole Koepke to matching one-year deals for US$1 million on the opening day of NHL free agency.

Transport

15 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Brampton man charged after handgun found during traffic stop

Peel Regional Police have charged a 31-year-old Brampton man with several firearms offences following a traffic stop in Mississauga. Cops said that on the evening of June 25, they were patrolling near 99 Acorn Place when they attempted to investigate a vehicle, but their cruiser was immediately rammed by the driver. Officers were able to […]

Events

16 h. ago University of Pennsylvania to ban transgender athletes, feds say, ending civil rights case focused on swimmer Lia Thomas

WASHINGTON — The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to ban transgender women from its women’s sports teams to resolve a federal civil rights case that found the school violated the rights of female athletes. The U.S. Education Department announced the voluntary agreement Tuesday. The case focused on Lia Thomas, the transgender swimmer who last competed […]

Society

16 h. ago Lululemon’s lawsuit against Costco highlights the rise of fashion ‘dupes’

NEW YORK (AP) — Fashion “dupes,” or less expensive versions of high-end clothing and other accessories, are just about everywhere these days. They’re also drawing some businesses into legal battles. In the latest example, Lululemon slapped a lawsuit against Costco on Friday, accusing the wholesale club operator of selling lower-priced duplicates of some of its […]

Economics

16 h. ago Edmonton Oilers reclamation project John Klingberg knows the way to San Jose

John Klingberg has signed a one-year contract with the San Jose Sharks. And a hefty raise comes along with it, in the form of an AAV of $4m. The 32-year-old defender right-handed was added to the Oilers on the back-end of the 2024-25 season after a long time away from the game due to injury. […]

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