63 m. ago Police in Ontario city say Pride flag stolen from home multiple times

Police are looking for a person or people reasonable for tearing down a Pride flag outside Windsor, Ont., home on multiple occasions and breaking its flagpole.

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69 m. ago Calgarians should prepare for 'blustery' weekend with 'intense' rainstorm

This weekend the city will see rainfall of up to 100 mm in the Bow and Elbow Basin.

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82 m. ago Queensberry Mining and Development Corp. Acquires Additional Shares of St. Augustine Gold and Copper Limited

LAS PINAS CITY, Philippines, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Queensberry Mining and Development Corp. (“Queensberry”) is pleased to announce that on June 18, 2025, it acquired 25,306,166 common shares (the “Shares”) of St. Augustine Gold and Copper Limited (“SAU”) a Philippines based mineral exploration company focusing on the acquisition, exploration and evaluation of mineral […]

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90 m. ago Some Ontario residents will be getting even bigger government payouts in July

Rates for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) will jump in July, putting a bit more money in the pockets of eligible low-income, working-age provincial residents living with a disability.The provincial government's ODSP benefits pay out up to $1,368 per month for basic needs, such as food, shelter, prescription drugs, and vision care per single person as of June 2025, a number that will increase by 2.8 per cent on July 1.Starting in July, ODSP recipients will be paid out as much as $1,408 monthly — though some recipients may receive more to accommodate the needs of immediate family, transportation to medical appointments, and other factors.So, essentially, recipients will — even in the best-case scenario — receive an additional $40, a sum unlikely to make a significant impact for anyone struggling amid a cost-of-living crisis in Ontario.A release from the province touts the bump in payouts as "the fourth rate increase since we tied ODSP rates to ...

Politics

99 m. ago New curbside pillars are under construction at Calgary Airport as city works to improve pedestrian safety

The airport joins a number of city locations around Calgary, building extra pedestrian protection.

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1 hour ago 1 family, 4 decades (and counting) running London's thriving Centennial Hall

City council has handed aging Centennial Hall another five-year run under the Jones family, as the city-owned venue nears its 60th birthday and redevelopment plans loom.

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1 hour ago 1 family, 4 decades (and counting) running London's busy Centennial Hall

City council has handed aging Centennial Hall another five-year run under the Jones family, as the city-owned venue nears its 60th birthday and redevelopment plans loom.

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1 hour ago The strategic blunder that doomed the Edmonton Oilers against Florida this year

The Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers in the 2024 and 2025 Stanley Cup Final, but the while the difference between the two teams was razor thin in 2024, it was more of a deep chasm in 2025. This year the Panthers proved to be a far better team than the Oilers, in part because […]

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2 h. ago LeddarTech Received Notice from Nasdaq Regarding Delisting and Announces Filing under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act in Canada

QUEBEC CITY, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LeddarTech® Holdings Inc. (“LeddarTech” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LDTC), an AI-powered software company recognized for its innovation in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD), today announces that on June 17, 2025, the Company received a determination letter (the “Determination Letter”) from Nasdaq notifying the […]

Culture

2 h. ago Sigma7 Announces Partnership with R24 International to Elevate Travel Security Monitoring

NEW YORK — Sigma7, a global leader in risk management and resilience planning, today announced a strategic partnership with R24 International designed to strengthen travel security monitoring and alerts for corporations worldwide. Through this collaboration, Sigma7’s clients will gain access to advanced travel tracking and monitoring capabilities, helping organizations properly manage operational risks and safeguard […]

Society

3 h. ago Canada just dropped multiple spots in ranking of world's most peaceful countries

Canadians have it pretty good as the country has been ranked as one of the most peaceful countries to live in, according to a new report — but, we've slid multiple spots since last year.The 19th edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI), published by the Institute for Economics & Peace, rates Canada among the 20 most peaceful countries in the world, far outpacing the U.S.This year, the report ranked 163 countries, and the results have been pretty grim: there are 59 active state-based conflicts, and 17 countries have recorded over 1,000 conflict-related deaths."The 2025 GPI finds that global peacefulness continues to decline and that many of the leading factors that precede major conflicts are higher than they have been since the end of WWII," reads the report.The GPI tracks changes in global safety using 23 indicators, including violent crime rates, homicide rates and weapons imports. These indicators are then used to measure the state of peace in eac...

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3 h. ago Ontario city’s lone public beach shuttered as summer arrives: ‘Safety must always be the priority’

With temperatures expected to be in the 30s this weekend, Windsor’s only public beach will remain off limits for those looking to cool off with a dip.

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3 h. ago Burlington Vermont is renaming a street in Canada’s honour (for a while)

Church Street, a pedestrian-only retail hub and home to the city's Church Street Marketplace, will be called Canada Street or Rue de Canada until Labour Day

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3 h. ago Bitget Secures Digital Asset License in Georgia, Running its Global Expansion Strategy in Eastern Europe

VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has secured regulatory approval in Georgia to operate as a provider of digital asset exchange and custodial wallet services through the Tbilisi Free Zone (TFZ). The new licensing development is a strategic expansion aligned with Bitget’s plans of growing […]

Economics

5 h. ago Live your best cottage life with free HelloFresh kits at these Ontario ONroute stops

This summer, focus on spending less time planning and more time doing. Before you know it, the leaves will change colours and the air will cool, so it’s important to make the most of the great weather while it’s still in your grasp. Summer isn’t just a season – it’s precious time to create memories that last forever!If you’re headed out for an Ontario lake day or cottage weekend, the last thing you want to worry about is meal planning, a pesky grocery list, and time spent preparing your meal.That’s why HelloFresh is offering free meal kits at select ONroute locations on June 20 and 22.Get ready to grillThe best way to a Canadian’s heart is through a grill – at least in the summertime. In fact, when HelloFresh asked their customers about grilling, every single respondent reported a love of grilling in the summer.Nothing beats making memories around the barbecue. That’s why the free meals offered on this exclusive weekend mak...

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6 h. ago Globalstar and Technosylva Support Global Wildfire Response and Firefighter Safety With Satellite

DUBLIN — Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT), a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, announces the continued global expansion of its collaboration with Technosylva, the leading provider of wildfire and extreme weather modeling and risk management. Technosylva’s integrated fire behavior modeling and incident management platforms are used by fire agencies across North America, Latin America, and Europe. […]

Events

6 h. ago Russia’s economy minister says the country is on the brink of recession

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Russia’s economy is “on the brink of going into a recession,” the country’s economy minister said Thursday, according to Russian media reports. Economy Minister Maxim Reshetnikov delivered the warning at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the annual event in Russia’s second largest city designed to highlight the country’s economic […]

Politics

7 h. ago Opinion: Calgarians shouldn’t have to choose between growth and community

When your rent’s going up or your kids can’t afford to live nearby, the last thing you need from city hall is more political infighting. Yet, that’s what we’re getting from the mayor and some members of council: a false choice between reckless development and no development at all. That’s not leadership. It’s division — […]

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8 h. ago Kobo Resources Intersects 21.5 m at 1.14 g/t Au and 20.0 m at 1.41 g/t Au at the Jagger Zone and Files FY 2025 Financial Results

All reported holes intersected gold mineralization, reinforcing continuity and improving structural understanding at the Jagger Zone Results support the Company’s systematic exploration and targeting approach for further resource definition at Kossou QUEBEC CITY — Kobo Resources Inc. (“Kobo” or the “Company“) (TSX.V: KRI) is pleased to announce additional diamond drill results from the ongoing exploration […]

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9 h. ago Axi Invites Traders to Explore Their Funded Program With Free, and Early Access Profit

All new and existing Axi Select traders can benefit from a limited-time 10% profit-sharing offer during the program’s first stage this August SYDNEY, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading online FX and CFD broker Axi is bringing back last year’s standout promotion in its capital allocation offering, inviting more traders to reap the benefits […]

Economics