4 h. ago Jimmy Swaggart, whose ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90

BATON ROUGE, La. — Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, who became a household name amassing an enormous following and multimillion-dollar ministry only to be undone by his penchant for prostitutes, has died. Swaggart died decades after his once vast audience dwindled and his name became a punchline on late night television. His death was announced Tuesday on […]

Politics

5 h. ago Driving safer workplaces: ASSP launches innovative Safety Trekr AI

Park Ridge, Illinois, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The American Society of Safety Professionals has launched ASSP Safety Trekr AI, a groundbreaking artificial intelligence-powered search tool designed to fundamentally change how safety professionals access critical workplace safety and health guidance. This innovative solution will accelerate and enhance the work of safety professionals, ultimately reducing […]

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8 h. ago Calgary man charged after 17 guns stolen from local business

A Calgary man is charged with 28 offences in relation to the theft of 17 guns worth more than $26,000 from the Calgary Shooting Centre over the weekend. On June 28, a man broke into the shooting centre, located at 7130 Fisher Rd. S.E., and stole the firearms from a display case. He fled the […]

Economics

10 h. ago The Real Brokerage Acquires Flyhomes’ Consumer Home Search Technology to Advance AI

Real takes a major step toward its mission of simplifying life’s most complex transaction for agents and their clients MIAMI — The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX), a technology platform reshaping real estate for agents, home buyers and sellers, today announced its acquisition of the AI-powered consumer home search portal and related technology assets of […]

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11 h. ago Federico Bernardeschi leaves Toronto FC, Lorenzo Insigne expected to follow

Toronto FC is parting ways with designated player Federico Bernardeschi with the expectation that fellow Italian Lorenzo Insigne will follow him out the door.

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11 h. ago Federico Bernardeschi, Lorenzo Insigne leave Toronto FC after contract buyouts

Toronto FC is parting ways with designated player Federico Bernardeschi with the expectation that fellow Italian Lorenzo Insigne will follow him out the door.

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12 h. ago Fortinet Recognized as the Overall Leader for the Third Time in a Row in the Westlands Advisory IT/OT Network Protection Platform Navigator 2025™ Report

Fortinet earns top ranking in both Strategic Direction and Capability SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — News Summary Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced that Westlands Advisory, a leading OT security industry analysis and strategy firm, has once again named Fortinet as the […]

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15 h. ago Halifax pizzaiolo named one of the top 100 pizza chefs in the world

Halifax-based master artisan pizzaiolo Cédric Toullec says he was shocked when he found out he had been named one of the top 100 pizza chefs in the world. 

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19 h. ago UK Power Grids Investor Returns Set to Jump Amid Expansion Push

The UK energy regulator set out a plan to increase the returns that investors can get on equity put into grid companies helping underpin a huge push to upgrade critical infrastructure during the next five years.

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19 h. ago XTM Names Rob Finney Chief Marketing Officer to Scale Adoption of Its Market

LONDON — XTM International, the leading provider of enterprise-grade translation management technology, today announced the appointment of Rob Finney as Chief Marketing Officer. Rob joins XTM at a pivotal time as the company continues to redefine the future of localisation through groundbreaking innovations in artificial intelligence. Rob brings almost 20 years of experience in SaaS, […]

Events

21 h. ago Lazard Welcomes Klaus H. Hessberger as Managing Director and Global Co

LONDON — Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ) today announced that Klaus H. Hessberger has been appointed to the firm as Managing Director, Global Co-Head, and Head of Europe for Lazard’s Financial Sponsors Group, based in London. Adam Cady, previously Lazard’s Head of Large-Cap Financial Sponsor Coverage North America in New York, has also been named Global […]

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22 h. ago Toronto birds dying because of new transit line that ironically shares name with bird

Trigger warning: This article contains photos of injured animals and may be distressing to some readersAt an underpass where construction is wrapping up on the soon-to-open Finch West LRT, concerns are being raised over dead pigeons found trapped amid the site alterations. Pigeons appear to be getting caught between a concrete wall and a red metal plate — installed by Metrolinx, trying to get back to their roost site. The irony here? The new LRT, planned to open this year as the TTC's Line 6, is named for Finch Avenue, which, while originating from the moniker of a former hotel and its owner, also shares the name of the finch species of birds, of which multiple subspecies are found in Toronto.The site in question is located along a westbound stretch of Finch where the LRT crosses under rail tracks just before Weston Road. Here, concerned Toronto resident Ann Martin first found evidence of the birds' tragic fate. The red meta...

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29 h. ago Les amitiés à l’âge adulte sont essentielles pour la santé, selon un spécialiste de la santé publique

Nouer des amitiés à l'âge adulte peut paraître compliqué, mais entretenir de nouvelles relations reste essentiel pour la santé.

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30 h. ago London researcher, Sarnia harmonica player named to Order of Canada

A London researcher who focuses on poverty and homelessness and a celebrated harmonica player and composer from Sarnia are among 83 people appointed Monday to the Order of Canada. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced the appointments of Cheryl Forchuk and Mike Stevens for their contributions to the nation. “Forchuk is an esteemed nurse scientist at […]

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30 h. ago Ottawa quietly starts plans for Bytown's 200th anniversary celebration in 2026

An annual budget of $200,000 has been allocated for anniversary-related expenditures from 2024 to 2027.

Culture

31 h. ago Thunder general manager Sam Presti lauds ’homegrown’ NBA championship team

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sam Presti put Oklahoma City’s first NBA championship team together in an unconventional way. The Thunder general manager didn’t make any splashy trades or break the bank in free agency. He didn’t replace the coach with a bigger name during the rebuild to get the team over the top. He relied on […]

Sport

32 h. ago Brooke Henderson offers hometown advice to Savannah Grewal ahead of CPKC Women’s Open in Mississauga

MISSISSAUGA — Two-time LPGA major champion Brooke Henderson has some advice for fellow Canadian Savannah Grewal as she prepares for a hometown start at the CPKC Women’s Open: Have fun with it. The 23-year-old Mississauga native will tee it up at Mississaugua Golf and Country Club when the national women’s championship comes to town next […]

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32 h. ago New ‘Golden Bachelor’ Mel Owens, 66, insists he won’t date women over 60

TV’s newest Golden Bachelor Mel Owens is under fire after making some controversial comments about only wanting to date younger women. Some fans have called him out and demanded the show recast the NFL player-turned-lawyer before filming begins. Owens, 66, who was a linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams for nine seasons, was named the […]

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32 h. ago Petition to End WSIB Lockout Surpasses 3,000 Names as Strike Drags On

TORONTO — As the WSIB strike continues into another week with no resolution in sight, the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE Local 1750) has delivered a petition signed by more than 3,300 frontline workers, CUPE members and concerned community members to the WSIB board of directors and general counsel. The petition calls for an immediate […]

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33 h. ago Court Reserves Judgement on both Judicial Review Petition and Injunction Application Relating to Mount Polley Tailings Storage Facility

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Imperial Metals Corporation (TSX:III) (the “Company” or “Imperial”) announces that, further to the Company’s news release dated May 9, 2025, following a four-day hearing, the Supreme Court of British Columbia has reserved judgment on the judicial review petition and injunction application filed by the Xatśūll First […]

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