94 m. ago Smoke advisory joins heat warning as scorching summer weather continues

Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement to add to the heat warning as wildfire smoke hovered over Ottawa.

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1 hour ago U.S. tourist gives Toronto rave review and here are their favourite spots

Although Toronto may be known for its construction headaches and seemingly endless traffic for those of us who live here full-time, every now and then, a fresh perspective reminds us locals why this city is truly something special. A recent Reddit post by an American tourist has reignited that appreciation among some locals, and has racked up over 4,000 upvotes and nearly 400 comments in a short amount of time. "Holy cow what a city. We had an amazing time. The food was incredible. We enjoyed Harbourfront, Distillery District, the Thomas Fisher Library, and Kensington Market as well as another area with a bunch of shopping," they wrote."The bookstore scene is on another level and as an avid home chef I went to Tosho Knife Arts where I got a beautiful new chef's knife. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. I was blown away by the diversity in the city as well. Long story short, thank you Toronto. Thanks for giving us a break from the insanity in the U.S., thank you ...

Society

2 h. ago GM Presses Ahead With New Battery Investment as EV Market Slumps

General Motors Co. and LG Energy Solution plan to add more battery production lines at their joint venture plant in Tennessee to make lower-cost cells starting in late 2027, the companies said in a statement Monday. The amount of the investment was not disclosed.

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2 h. ago Murder charge laid in death of man found in Hamilton last summer

Police noted a number of people were living in and around the vicinity of the abandoned house

Events

4 h. ago 'Severe incidents': Risky behaviour increasing in B.C. wilderness, say search

Experts cite social media, a lack of preparation and training, and more locals vacationing at home as some of the reasons for the spike in search-and-rescues.

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5 h. ago KP Tissue to Release its Financial Results and those of Kruger Products Inc. for the Second Quarter of 2025

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — KP Tissue Inc. (KPT) (TSX:KPT), which holds an interest in Kruger Products Inc., will release the financial results for KPT and Kruger Products Inc. for the second quarter of 2025 on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 before the market opens. KPT will hold its conference call the same […]

Culture

5 h. ago Ciao Bella! Euro Summer Starts Right Here in Canada at Chopped Leaf

Summer Fresh, Low-Calorie Italian Salads Available Nationwide starting July 14 Oakville, Ontario, Canada, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OAKVILLE, ON – Fresh, light and full of flavour, Chopped Leaf is introducing two new low-calorie, summer-fresh salads: the Antipasto Salad and Peach Caprese Salad, available across Canada starting on July 14 (for a limited time). These […]

Economics

5 h. ago Police search for group of migrants after vehicle collision near Canada

Provincial police spokesperson alleges the people in the second vehicle are believed to be migrants who illegally crossed the border from the U.S.

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5 h. ago ImmunoPrecise Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Requirement

AUSTIN, Texas — ImmunoPrecise Antibodies Ltd. (NASDAQ: IPA) (“IPA” or the “Company”), a company operating at the convergence of TechBio and biological intelligence, today announced that it has received formal notification from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) confirming that the Company has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), concerning the minimum bid price […]

Economics

5 h. ago Outdoor home entertaining ideas to keep you outside all summer

Transform your backyard into a home entertaining paradise this summer with these ideas.

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6 h. ago Digital Asset Technologies Inc. Poised for Growth Amidst Surging Digital Asset Market and Key Ecosystem Advancements

VANCOUVER, BC, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Digital Asset Technologies Inc. (CSE: DATT) (OTCPK: EATBF) (FSE: 988) (“DATT” or the “Company”), a technology focused investment issuer, is pleased to provide an update on the dynamic digital asset market, underscoring its strategic focus and the leading-edge work of its portfolio company, LiquidLink. The digital asset […]

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12 h. ago Thailand Mulls Zero Duty for More US Goods to Win Tariff Deal

Thailand is weighing allowing zero-duty market access for more US goods to help persuade the Trump administration to lower a threatened 36% tariff on its exports.

Economics

14 h. ago Puerto Rico Idles Power Plants as New Fortress Withholds LNG

Puerto Rico idled temporary power plants after New Fortress Energy Inc. scrapped a liquefied natural gas shipment to the US territory, threatening to strain the grid at the height of summer demand.

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23 h. ago Quebec police search for group of migrants after crash near Canada

MONTREAL — Police say they are looking for a group of migrants who were inside a vehicle that collided near the Canada-U.S. border in southern Quebec. Authorities were called early Sunday to the scene in Hemmingford, Que., north of the New York border, where an SUV with two people collided with a vehicle carrying at […]

Events

26 h. ago Emergency crews suspend search for Texas flooding victims amid new flood warnings

KERRVILLE, Texas — Emergency crews suspended their search for victims of catastrophic flooding in central Texas on Sunday morning amid new warnings that additional rain would again cause waterways to surge. It was the first time a new round of severe weather has paused the search since the flooding earlier this month. Ingram Fire Department […]

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27 h. ago Shouldn’t we have heard about a ‘song of the summer’ by now?

It wasn't all that long ago that we were aware of the popular songs of the moment, even the ones we hated, even to the point of knowing the words. Summer songs were that powerful.

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28 h. ago SEX FILES: Cruel summer: Why more couples are considering divorce as temperatures rise

When we think of summer, we envision lazy days and playful vacations filled with bright sunshine and carefree energy, but increasingly, it’s becoming the season of breakups. While the first Monday in January has long been known as “Divorce Day” due to the post-holiday surge in splits, new data suggests that more couples are choosing […]

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31 h. ago Economists expect inflation ticked up in June after surprise jobs gain

OTTAWA — Economists expect the pace of inflation picked up in June as the Bank of Canada continues to search for tariff impacts in the price data. Statistics Canada is set to report consumer price index data for June on Tuesday. CIBC expects the release will show the annual pace of inflation rose a tenth […]

Economics

36 h. ago Labour Fails to Boost UK Living Standards After One Year on Job

UK living standards are no higher than when Labour swept to power a year ago, highlighting the problems piling up for Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he struggles to contain the rise of Nigel Farage’s populist Reform UK party.

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37 h. ago Market Resilience Challenged by Trump’s Weekend Tariff Salvo

Financial markets, which have shown increasing insensitivity to tariff threats from the US, will face a test at the Monday open after President Donald Trump declared a 30% rate for the European Union and Mexico effective Aug. 1.

Economics