2 h. ago EU official Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survives a confidence vote

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen comfortably survived a vote of no confidence on Thursday, as an overwhelming number of European Union lawmakers rejected a censure motion against her. The motion contained a mix of allegations against von der Leyen, including text messaging privately with the chief executive of vaccine maker […]

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2 h. ago On course to miss emissions targets, Ontario asks feds to repeal climate laws

A joint letter from Alberta and Ontario asked the federal government to withdraw a series of existing laws to boost the economy in the face of U.S. tariffs.

Society

9 h. ago BYD, Other EV Battery Makers Face More Pressure to Cut Emissions

Electric vehicle battery suppliers, including BYD Co. and EVE Energy Co., need to step up efforts to switch to clean power at manufacturing sites and curb emissions in supply chains, according to environmental group Greenpeace.

Society

12 h. ago Lake Country family’s trip cut short after multiple vehicle break

“Saturday morning, a hiker came to tell us that 17 cars had been broken into,” Terris said.

Transport

12 h. ago How are the Ottawa Redblacks planning to cut down on penalties that are contributing to losses?

In their four losses, they have averaged 104 yards in penalties, or just less than the length of a football field in each contest.

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14 h. ago Saskatchewan NDP urges government to repair vacant homes for affordable housing

The Saskatchewan NDP are pressuring the government to get vacant units repaired and used as affordable housing options for the homeless population.

Politics

15 h. ago Allen G. Hassenfeld, former CEO of Hasbro and whose family founded the iconic toy maker, dies at 76

NEW YORK (AP) — Alan G. Hassenfeld, a renowned philanthropist and former CEO of iconic toy company Hasbro Inc., the maker of G.I. Joe and Play-Doh, has died. He was 76, according to the toy company. Hasbro, the nation’s second largest toy company behind Mattel, declined to offer more details. Hassenfeld’s family foundation, Hassenfeld Family […]

Events

17 h. ago Toronto’s busiest speed camera cut down for 6th time in 8 months

Theft came week after police installed camera of their own to monitor frequently vandalized equipment

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19 h. ago Hike in jobless rate to sway Bank of Canada to cut rates: CIBC

Watch: 'The Bank of Canada should be cutting interest rates,' says Andrew Grantham

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22 h. ago A Status Quo Rate in Trump Tax Bill Is Big Win for Corporations

Executives at America’s largest corporations watched Donald Trump sign a massive tax-cut bill without any change in their own companies’ tax rates — and were grateful for their good luck.

Economics

22 h. ago Citi Appointed as Depositary Bank for Scage Future’s ADR Program

NEW YORK — Citi Issuer Services, acting through Citibank, N.A., has been appointed as depositary bank by Scage Future (Scage) for its American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program. The appointment follows after Scage International Limited, a zero-emission solution provider of new energy heavy-duty commercial vehicles and e-fuel solutions, and Finnovate Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition […]

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23 h. ago Vandals just cut down Toronto's most notorious speed camera for 6th time

In a story that is starting to feel a little repetitive, vandals have once again cut down Toronto's most controversial automated speed enforcement camera.The Parkside Drive automated speed enforcement camera was cut down yet again overnight on Tuesday, marking the sixth time the device has been chopped down in the last eight months.Toronto Police had even taken recent steps to prevent further vandalism, including the addition of a surveillance camera this summer in the wake of another downing incident.It seems you can install a speed camera and you can reinstall a speed camera — heck, you can even install a surveillance camera to monitor the speed camera — but in the end, none of these answers have proven to be effective long-term solutions.First installed in 2021 following a fatal five-car collision, the camera is estimated to have raked in over $7.3 million in fines to date through just shy of 68,600 traffic tickets.While championed by vulnerable road us...

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26 h. ago Vivian Bercovici: Trump wants a big, beautiful peace deal, but Hamas is standing in the way

Both parties have red lines they simply will not cross. Steve Witkoff has his work cut out for him

Other

33 h. ago New Zealand Keeps Rates on Hold Amid Inflation, Trade Uncertainty

New Zealand’s central bank left interest rates unchanged, pausing after six straight cuts as inflation quickens, but said it expects to ease them further if price pressures abate.

Economics

45 h. ago 4 Ontario men charged after 33 hydro poles cut down for their copper

The Ontario Provincial Police say four men are facing charges after 33 hydro poles were cut down and the copper wires were stolen off the poles.

Other

45 h. ago EU Pledges State Aid, Trade Tools to Boost Chemicals Industry

The European Union pledged to use its trade defense powers and state aid measures to shield the continent’s chemicals makers from high energy costs and intensifying US and Chinese competition — a sign of the strain that one of the bloc’s most important industries is under.

Economics

45 h. ago Four charged after allegedly cutting down 33 hydro poles, stealing copper wire: OPP

Provincial police say four people are facing charges after they allegedly cut down more than 30 hydro poles and stole copper wire from them in a remote area in northern Ontario. Police allege the thefts happened during the first week of May in Coleman Township, with the suspects stealing copper from 33 hydro poles. They […]

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46 h. ago Controversial Ontario Place spa cut down to half its size in new design

With Ontario Place bulldozed to the point of being completely unrecognizable and Therme Group in the midst of finalizing designs for the megaspa coming to the property, it seems that we're all going to have to accept that the redevelopment of the park as planned is inevitable at this point, whether we like it or not.Therme has had to make multiple substantial revisions to its proposal in the last few years in response to public backlash, attempting to sway locals' negative feelings about the sprawling private campus that will take over much of the disused waterfront theme park-turned-green space.In the most recent blueprints, which were released on Tuesday and appear to be AI-generated, the facility's still-extremely imposing footprint has been shrunk down, sitting at 33,000 metres (from 65,000 in earlier iterations).A total of ten pools with 20 water slides, nine steam rooms, 14 saunas, and other...

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60 h. ago Chinese surveillance camera maker Hikvision appeals order to leave Canada

'Hikvision products and technology have not endangered the national security of Canada or any other country in which we operate,' the company said

Other

60 h. ago After vandals cause $458K in damage, New West mulls plan to protect Pier Park

A portion of Westminster Pier Park has been cut off from the continuous riverfront esplenade for more than three years due to an active development site.

Economics