4 h. ago Ayton to join James, Doncic on Lakers after Trail Blazers buy him out: AP sources

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Centre Deandre Ayton has agreed to join the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal could not yet be announced between the Lakers and Ayton, the No. 1 […]

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5 h. ago ‘There’s an urgency’: Victoria unveils $10M for first steps of public safety plan

The money will go primarily to hiring new police and bylaw officers, temporary housing, and public works to ensure cleanliness and hygeine.

Economics

6 h. ago Meet goaltender Ivan Prosvetov, the Calgary Flames’ new backup plan

Flames free-agent signing Ivan Prosvetov wanted to return from the KHL for ‘the chance to play in the best league in the world, with the best players’

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6 h. ago Dundee Corporation Provides Update on Android Transaction Timing

TORONTO, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dundee Corporation (TSX: DC.A) (the “Corporation”) today provided an update regarding the previously announced sale of Android Industries. Since the signing of the binding Share Purchase Agreement, the parties have made meaningful progress in satisfying the required conditions precedent to closing. The majority of these conditions have been […]

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10 h. ago Microsoft’s largest layoff in years hits Xbox, sales and other divisions

Company said layoff will comprise less than 4% of the workforce it had a year ago

Technology

12 h. ago Another legendary Canadian sports broadcaster has just departed TSN

The NHL media landscape will never look the same, as the legendary Bob McKenzie has called it a career.After semi-retiring back in 2020, the 68-year-old NHL insider shared a heartfelt note on social media on Tuesday afternoon announcing that he is moving into full retirement effective immediately.This ends a storied 48-year career in sports media."Today's Free Agent Frenzy is the last working day in a 48-year professional career," McKenzie wrote. "I decided a few months ago it's as nice a time as any to call it a career with the expiry of my current contract."McKenzie had a variety of stops throughout his long career, starting with The Sault Star newspaper in 1981 and having various other jobs at written publications such as The Hockey News, Globe and Mail, and Toronto Star.It was his work in broadcasting, however, that helped him become a household name. He had been working at TSN since 2000, giving him an illustrious 25 years being one of the sport...

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12 h. ago 'Brutal': New Oilers GM stepped up but old Oilers GM fell flat in free agent frenzy

The reviews are in of Edmonton Oilers GMs both present and past for the July 1 free agency, and while Edmonton’s new hockey boss Stan Bowman appears to be doing OK, Edmonton’s old GM Ken Holland, now GM of the Los Angeles Kings, is taking a beating for what most hockey commentators and fans see […]

Events

12 h. ago Safe Software Named a Customers’ Choice in 2025 Gartner® Peer Insights™ ‘Voice of the Customer’: Data Integration Tools

Safe Software has been recognized as a Customers’ Choice in the 2025 Gartner Peer Insights ‘Voice of the Customer’ for Data Integration Tools, marking its third consecutive year receiving this distinction. Surrey, BC, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Safe Software, a leading provider of innovative data integration solutions, is proud to announce that it […]

Economics

14 h. ago Beloved Canadian sports broadcaster steps down from TSN after 25 years

One of the most iconic voices in TSN history is calling it a career.After 25 years working for the network, John Lu is officially retired from the sports media scene.TSN's James Duthie shared the news on the network's free agency special."We will miss his insight, his fashion, and we'll just miss a really good guy in John Lu. We wish John Lu the best in his retirement," Duthie said.Wishing @JohnLuTSNWpg all the best in his retirement, after 25 great years at TSN! pic.twitter.com/5VmMi5hJNT— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) July 1, 2025Lu, who was born in Vancouver to Chinese immigrant parents, has often been seen as a trailblazer for Asian Canadians in the sports media industry."If my time in the media on the national stage, trying to be as good a professional as I can, if that means something to people who look like me, who come from similar backgrounds and might want to pursue a career in the same vein, then that’s a good shift for me, you know?&...

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21 h. ago Kraken Expands to Serve Commercial & Industrial Customers – Bringing Its Utility Revolution Beyond the Home

Utilities can now serve business customers on Kraken, estimated to make up 40% of global energy demand Kraken enables highly configurable, tailored service for C&I energy accounts with just a few clicks Good Energy becomes first utility to fully migrate C&I customers to Kraken, cutting calls by 32% since adoption LONDON — Kraken is expanding […]

Economics

23 h. ago 'Wow': Hockey world reacts as Oilers sign winger to play with Draisaitl

This in from the Edmonton Oilers news they have signed forward Andrew Mangiapane as a free agent., “The Oilers have signed forward Andrew Mangiapane to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $3.6 million.” David Pagnotta @TheFourthPeriod · 1h Mangiapane’s 2-year, $7.2M deal with Edmonton ($3.6M AAV) includes a full NTC in the […]

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23 h. ago Europe’s Climate Resolve Faces Big Test as EU Unveils 2040 Goal

The heat wave searing Europe is making a compelling case for one of the most ambitious climate targets ever set by Brussels. Many in the European Union, however, have yet to be convinced.

Society

26 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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26 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

29 h. ago TSN’s ultimate insider Bob McKenzie announces his retirement from a life of hockey scoops

He has been one of the ultimate hockey insiders for the better part of five decades, and now TSN’s Bob McKenzie is trading in scoops for a full-on life of retirement and relaxation. One of the best regarded hockey voices in the business announced his retirement on Tuesday as the July 1 as free agent […]

Sport

31 h. ago Edmonton Oilers lose Corey Perry, Connor Brown as NHL free agent window opens

Corey Perry, 40, joined the L.A. Kings on a one-year, US$2-million deal that includes up to $2 million in additional performance bonuses.

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33 h. ago ‘Everyone’s going to be that much hungrier’: Bouchard talks about signing new deal with Oilers

The Oilers announced Bouchard's new US$42-million deal on Monday, just a day before the 25-year-old blueliner from Oakville, Ont., was set to become a restricted free agent.

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35 h. ago Bearspaw First Nation erects tipis west of Calgary to represent future development

“These tipis are not just a reminder of who we are, they are a symbol of where we’re going,” said Chief Darcy Dixon

Sport

36 h. ago NOAA Budget Cuts to Gut Climate and Ocean Research, Slash Jobs

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is proposing cutting about 18% of its workforce and slashing $1.5 billion from its budget, including terminating programs to protect coastal communities and research that supports better forecasts and natural disaster prediction.

Society

36 h. ago NHL Free Agency Live: Brock Boeser’s agent on Canucks deal: ‘Did you expect him to sign anywhere else?’

It didn't look like it would happen, but Brock Boeser is back with Vancouver, with a seven-year deal with a $7.25 million cap hit

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