4 h. ago Australia PM Albanese kicks off China visit focused on trade

BEIJING (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese kicked off a visit to China this weekend meant to shore up trade relations between the two countries. Albanese met with Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining on Sunday, the first in a series of high-level exchanges that will include meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Premier Li […]

Economics

7 h. ago Huge subway bridge moves closer to forever changing iconic skyline view

Your TTC commute may soon feature a soaring flight through Toronto's lush Don Valley, as work progresses on an enormous new subway bridge that will eventually carry the forthcoming Ontario Line high above the valley floor.Toronto is not exactly a city known for bridges, though the city will be gaining many new elevated river and road crossings as part of the new 15.6-kilometre transit route linking the upcoming Eglinton Crosstown LRT in the north with Exhibition Place in the south.Two major bridges spanning the Don River and Don Valley Parkway will stand out among the Ontario Line's elevated crossings, including the Don Valley Crossing bridge, which will stand as the first such high-level valley crossing built in roughly a century.What are they building?Under construction since last year, this balanced cantilever bridge will stand 38 metres above the valley floor at its highest point with a balanced cantilever design, becoming the first high-level crossing of the Don Valley construc...

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15 h. ago Motor vehicle crash snarls ferry traffic at Tsawwassen terminal

Heavy delays are expected as traffic has been rerouted through the Tsawwassen Mills mall parking lot.

Transport

15 h. ago Update: One eastbound lane reopens after crash snarls ferry traffic at Tsawwassen terminal

Heavy delays are expected as traffic has been rerouted through the Tsawwassen Mills mall parking lot.

Events

17 h. ago Coldplay’s Chris Martin says he ‘never criticized’ Toronto’s Rogers Stadium

Chris Martin previously thanked fans for going through all 'the traffic and the travel and the trains and the waiting' to get to 'this weird stadium in the middle of nowhere.'

Sport

29 h. ago Australian Rock Art Site Near LNG Hub Gets World Heritage Status

The United Nations has granted World Heritage status to an ancient Aboriginal rock art site in Australia that’s close to an industrial gas hub, a development that will require the government to protect the cultural area.

Culture

36 h. ago Two motorcyclists die from crashes on Highway 7, County Road 2

Two motorcyclists died Friday from injuries in crashes five days apart. On Friday, a 71-year-old man from Ottawa died following a single-vehicle crash at about 9 a.m. on Highway 7 between Kaladar and Sharbot Lake. The rider was transported to hospital, but succumbed to his injuries. Highway 7 was closed for several hours between Arden […]

Events

36 h. ago B.C. losing workers as youth can't find employment due to lack of private

While 18,000 youth between the ages of 18 and 24 joined the province's workforce in May, even more left it in June, with 18,500 young people stopping their search for a job

Society

39 h. ago Chris Gotterup pounds his way to a 61 and leads the Scottish Open

The hardest task for Chris Gotterup was waking up Friday. Once he got going, he never really stopped until he tied the course record with a 9-under 61 and wound up with a two-shot lead going into the weekend at the Scottish Open. Gotterup rolled in three long putts and was long as ever off […]

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44 h. ago It's going to be a total nightmare getting around Toronto this weekend

Toronto is in for an exciting summer weekend packed full of festivals, parades, and car showcases, but before you head out, you'll want to be aware of some major road closures and transit shutdowns that could affect your travel plans.The Festival of India's Chariot Fest will be rolling into town this weekend, promising a vibrant and spiritual celebration on Saturday, July 12. The highlight of the event is a parade that kicks off at 11 a.m. at Yonge and Dundas, featuring three hand-pulled, 40-foot-tall chariots moving to the rhythm of drumming, singing, and dancing, all the way down to Queens Quay. The parade runs from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m., so if you're planning to drive in that area, make sure to plan ahead and take alternative routes. Temporary diversions will also be in place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the 19 Bay/97C Yonge buses. Also on Saturday is ImportFest 2025 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, which brings together the best in modified cars and...

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44 h. ago Serious crash in Maple Ridge closes large section of Lougheed Highway eastbound

Ridge Meadows RCMP said a 'serious motor vehicle incident' has closed the road but did not provide any additional details on what happened.

Events

46 h. ago Traffic alert: Parts of Lougheed Highway in Maple Ridge closed this morning

Lougheed Highway is closed both east and westbound from 287th to Jim Robson Way.

Culture

46 h. ago Toronto police investigating after body found near Highway 401 in Pickering

Toronto Police say officers found a body in Pickering early Friday and the homicide unit has been called in to investigate.

Economics

46 h. ago 'The hardest decision' B.C. rescue teams have to make: When to call off a search

Starting a search is easy. Knowing when to stop searching is not. When it comes to suspending a search, there is no standard operating procedure.

Events

46 h. ago Vancouver harbour a buffet of seals and sea lions for Bigg's orcas

Sightings of Bigg's killer whales in the Vancouver and Victoria harbours have increased 'significantly' this year, say whale observers.

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49 h. ago Orezone Lodges Prospectus to Raise A$75 Million as Part of ASX Listing

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE, OTCQX: ORZCF) (the “Company” or “Orezone”) is pleased to announce that it has today lodged a prospectus (“Prospectus”) with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (“ASIC”) for […]

Economics

49 h. ago Jim stopped investing in ETFs because of phantom distributions and tax issues. Was this the right thing to do?

FP Answers: In Canada, taxes on funds should give similar returns as if you held the securities. Here are some alternate ideas

Economics

51 h. ago Today's letters: Clearly, we need that new, sixth bridge over the Ottawa River

Friday, July 11: Stop being short-sighted about this vital transportation link, says one reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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56 h. ago Albanese will meet with Xi next week on a trip focused on Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet with China’s leader Xi Jinping on an upcoming trip he said Friday would focus on closer business ties. Albanese departs Saturday for the trip that includes stops in Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu, and meetings with Xi, Premier Li Qiang and Chairman Zhao Leji of […]

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57 h. ago Australia PM Says He’ll Raise Security, Rights Issues With China

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday he will not shy away from raising security and human rights concerns when he meets with President Xi Jinping during a visit to China.

Events