2 h. ago McDonald’s Canada announces new CEO, taking effect in September

McDonald’s Canada has announced Annemarie Swijtink as its new CEO. Swijtink is currently the managing director of McDonald’s Netherlands and has held the position since June 2022. The current McDonald’s Canada CEO, Michele Boudria, has been in the role since 2022 after becoming the first woman in the position. McDonald’s Canada says Boudria’s legacy as […]

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3 h. ago U.S. Coast Guard tall ship once part of Hitler’s navy sails into Victoria for visit

Seen from a distance, it conjures up images of a distant era, when ships travelled the oceans with no source of power other than the force of the wind.

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6 h. ago Santé Québec annonce la nomination du Dr Jean Longtin comme deuxième vice

Dr Jean Longtin devient ainsi le deuxième bras droit de la présidente et cheffe de la direction de Santé Québec.

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9 h. ago Chris Selley: Let your kids outside, for God’s sake, even if it’s a bit smoky

No, children shouldn't be kept inside in mid-July because of some wildfire smoke. Obviously

Society

9 h. ago EN DIRECT | Le Québec rend son dernier hommage à Serge Fiori

La cérémonie à la mémoire du chanteur et cofondateur d'Harmonium, Serge Fiori se tiendra à 15h aujourd'hui.

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11 h. ago Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes inspire England to dramatic cricket victory over India

It was one of the finest Tests ever played. There were thrills and spills until that last wicket fell in dramatic fashion. There were some incredible individual performances. Tension and tempers frayed occasionally and both skippers, Ben Stokes and Shubman Gill, were not surprised as they expected things to blow up in this top-rated series. […]

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12 h. ago ’Horrendous’ air quality in Toronto as wildfire smoke blankets several provinces

TORONTO — Much of Central Canada, Manitoba and Saskatchewan were placed under special air quality statements or warnings on Monday due to smoke from wildfires, as Environment Canada advised residents to limit time outdoors and watch for smoke exposure symptoms. The weather agency said air quality was poor across swaths of Ontario and Quebec as […]

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13 h. ago Watershed Associates Brings Negotiation Training to India, Opens New Delhi Office Led by Sanjay Bhanjana

LOS ANGELES & NEW DELHI — Watershed Associates (“Watershed”), a leading provider of negotiation training and advisory services to many of the world’s largest organizations, today announced its expansion into India with a new office in New Delhi. Accomplished procurement veteran Sanjay Bhanjana will lead the office as Regional Managing Director. The New Delhi office […]

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13 h. ago Cannabix Technologies Commences First Production of BreathLogix Alcohol Screening Devices

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cannabix Technologies Inc. (CSE: BLO) (OTC PINK: BLOZF) (Frankfurt: 8CT) (the “Company or Cannabix”) developer of marijuana and alcohol breath devices is pleased to report that it has directed Price Electronics to begin manufacturing BreathLogix alcohol screening device components for an initial commercial production run. The […]

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15 h. ago Canadians face air quality, heat warnings as some stuck indoors from both

Much of Central Canada, Manitoba and Saskatchewan were placed under special air quality statements or warnings on Monday due to smoke from wildfires.

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15 h. ago Carney to discuss Canada’s ongoing wildfires with Incident Response Group

More than 6,000 people are currently out of their homes in Manitoba, and the communities of Lynn Lake and Snow Lake ordered residents to flee for the second time in just weeks.

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15 h. ago Generation Mining Appoints Kyle Kuntz to Board of Directors Strengthening Development and Construction Expertise

TORONTO — Generation Mining Limited (TSX:GENM)(OTCQB: GENMF) (“Generation Mining” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Kuntz to its Board of Directors. Mr. Kuntz is a mining project executive with over a decade of experience leading large-scale mining developments across North America. He currently holds the position of Vice President, Projects […]

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15 h. ago Letters July 15, 2025: ‘With the right gear we could prevent giant wildfires.’

We can prevent giant wildfires My brother’s idea about creating a water bomber fleet of airplanes to fight wild fires in Manitoba and across Canada is a good one. By attacking wild fires in their early stages before they grow out of control, mandatory population evacuations and structure loss may become a thing of the […]

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15 h. ago Carney to meet with Incident Response Group to discuss the wildfire situation

Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to convene the Incident Response Group in Ottawa today to discuss the ongoing wildfire situation across the country. Carney also convened the group of ministers and senior officials a little over a month ago in response to an earlier wave of wildfires, which peaked in May and June, then […]

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16 h. ago Huqiao Games Establishes New Headquarters in Hong Kong, Appoints John Kavvouras as Managing Director

HONG KONG, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Huqiao Games, a provider of specialized support services for the gaming industry, today announced the opening of its new corporate headquarters in Hong Kong. As part of this strategic move, John Kavvouras has been appointed as Managing Director of the Hong Kong office. “Establishing our headquarters in […]

Culture

18 h. ago From scattered sunlight to dozy bees, smoky days challenge Canada’s food growers

The smoky air that has become an all-too-common feature of Canadian summers poses yet another challenge for agricultural producers already contending with chronic drought in some areas and excess moisture in others. A thick haze blanketed much of the Prairies and Central Canada on Monday as wildfires burned in northern Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. Environment […]

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21 h. ago Diffusé en direct à TVA et LCN: c’est aujourd’hui que le Québec rend son dernier hommage à Serge Fiori

La cérémonie à la mémoire du chanteur et cofondateur d'Harmonium, Serge Fiori se tiendra à 15h aujourd'hui.

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25 h. ago Manitoba researchers look at potential impact of wildfires on polar bear denning habitat

Some Manitoba researchers are looking into the potential impact and overlap of wildfires with polar bear denning habitat. 

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25 h. ago Changes in wind direction could blow wildfire smoke into southwestern B.C.

Experts are urging everyone to be ready if wildfire smoke is in their region. Wearing a well-fitted N95 mask outside can be one of the ways to reduce risk.

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28 h. ago Prince Albert National Park under wildfire emergency advisory

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency said the Buhl fire has entered the northeast corner of the park and is 35.5 km from the town of Waskesiu as of Monday afternoon.

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