3 h. ago Mike Tyson pleads with Trump to deliver on cannabis reform: ‘IT’S DONE SO MUCH FOR ME’

Mike Tyson is one of many athletes who are pushing for cannabis reform in the United States, and is hoping President Donald Trump will pick up where his predecessor, Joe Biden, left off. The Coalition of Athletes and Entertainers Supporting President Trump’s Policy Objectives, which also includes NBA star Kevin Durant and former NFL star […]

Society

5 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

5 h. ago Oil Steadies as Dollar Eases and Middle East Tensions Simmer

Oil steadied near the lowest levels in a month as tensions flare up in the energy-rich Middle East, returning the spotlight to the fragility of a truce between Israel and Iran.

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7 h. ago Andersen Consulting Collaborates with Mercurial Minds to Enhance Digital Transformation Capabilities

SAN FRANCISCO — Andersen Consulting expands its capabilities in delivering technology-driven solutions with the addition of collaborating firm Mercurial Minds (M.M.), a digital transformation, AI, and IT consulting firm based in Pakistan. Founded in 2013, M.M. provides a suite of services designed to help organizations evolve and scale, including their digital transformation strategy, AI services, […]

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9 h. ago Bausch + Lomb Combines Patient Voices and New Survey Insights to Combat Persistent Misconceptions about Dry Eye

New survey data reinforces the importance of ongoing awareness and education to help dry eye sufferers seek relief sooner Eyes Tell the Story campaign aims to close the awareness gap through personal stories and portraits of those living with dry eye Additional information and dry eye resources available at KnowYourDryEye.com, including opportunity to share your […]

Science

19 h. ago More than 250 CN Tower workers locked out ahead of Canada Day, union says

The decision to lock out workers including hosts, wait staff, bartenders and cooks at the start of peak tourist season 'speaks volumes,' Unifor said

Society

20 h. ago Paramedic shouldn’t have been fired over Israel comments: Union, law experts

The Centre for Free Expression is calling for the reinstatement of a York Region paramedic whose union says she was fired over a social media post criticizing Israel’s military operations in the Middle East. An open letter from James L. Turk, the director of the centre at Toronto Metropolitan University, and a group of lawyers […]

Events

22 h. ago Bombardier Announces Significant Firm Order from New Customer for 50 Challenger and Global Jets Including First

Combined value of the 50-aircraft firm order and services agreement is US$1.7 billion; aircraft deliveries to begin in 20271 Order also includes 70 new aircraft purchase options; if all options are exercised, the total aircraft and services value would reach more than US$4 billion2 First-of-a-kind service agreement between an OEM and operator will deliver the […]

Economics

22 h. ago Cartel violence in Mexico leaves 20 dead, including 4 decapitated bodies

MEXICO CITY — Four decapitated bodies were found hanging from a bridge in the capital of western Mexico’s Sinaloa state on Monday, part of a surge of cartel violence that killed nearly 20 people in less than a day, authorities said. A bloody war for control between two factions of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel has […]

Events

23 h. ago Canada’s largest sports car racing event is touching down near Toronto this summer

Put the pedal to the metal and get ready for a summer weekend of racing, Toronto! The Chevrolet Grand Prix is pulling into town, and you're going to want to make a pit stop.Catch some of the world's top drivers in the fast lane at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville from July 11 – 13. You'll see these drivers get behind the wheel of exotic closed-wheel prototypes and GT sports cars!We're talking iconic car brands like Corvette, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, McLaren, and more. It's going to be a jam-packed weekend filled with family fun, including food trucks, interactive displays, and a special beer garden.As the only Canadian stop on the tour, the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Championship is a prestigious international series that includes races in Daytona, Sebring, Indianapolis, and Long Beach.But there isn't only one race to get revved up for! Be prepared for the rush of the Michelin Pilot Challenge, VP Raci...

Sport

27 h. ago Review: Freewill Shakespeare Festival's As You Like It a scrappy, entertaining production

This is Freewill’s 36th outing in Edmonton. Though a combination of factors including COVID and declining revenues have left the company in a vulnerable position, the production itself is robust and resilient

Culture

27 h. ago Huge Toronto summer festival features lineup stacked with international artists

Toronto's summer festival calendar is getting a huge dose of global sounds and rhythm this July with the return of the annual Mixto Festival. The free two-day celebration of international music, art, and culture along Toronto's waterfront takes place on July 12 and 13 this year, marking the festival's seventh edition. The festival is produced by Toronto-based cultural organization Uma Nota Culture, which is known for its unique programming, block parties, and community panels. Part of the Ontario Place Trillium Park SummerSeries, the festival includes two packed days of live music and DJs, dancing, art installations, food and craft vendors, and a licensed bar.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Mixto Festival (@mixtofestival)True to its name, Mixto (which means "mixed" in both Portuguese and Spanish), the festival is built on diversity, and plays on...

Society

28 h. ago WestJet signs partnership with Saudia, increasing access to Saudi Arabia

CALGARY — WestJet has signed an interline partnership deal with Saudia, improving service to Saudi Arabia. Saudia is the national flag carrier of the Middle Eastern kingdom. WestJet says the agreement means travellers can now book a single ticket with a connected itinerary between WestJet and Saudia’s networks with single point check-in and through-checked bags. […]

Culture

28 h. ago Amid calls for separation, Alberta’s new referendum rules set to formally take effect

EDMONTON — As Canada prepares Tuesday to blow out 158 birthday candles, Alberta plans three days later to formalize rules making it easier to have an independence celebration of its own. Beginning Friday, Premier Danielle Smith’s United Conservative government is officially lowering the required threshold for citizens to initiate a provincewide referendum, including on separation. […]

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29 h. ago Union says 250 CN Tower workers locked out ahead of Canada Day

TORONTO — Canada’s largest private-sector union says more than 250 CN Tower workers have been locked out by the Crown corporation operating the Toronto tourist attraction. Unifor says the decision by Canada Lands Co. to lock out workers, including hosts, wait staff, bartenders and cooks at the start of peak tourist season “speaks volumes,” and […]

Society

30 h. ago Huge condo tower a step closer to replacing LCBO and Dollarama in Toronto

A massive condo proposal could soon replace an LCBO and Dollarama location on Toronto's Yonge Street — a plan that has undergone several changes over the past year.A proposal to redevelop 543 through 549 Yonge Street landed with Toronto city planners in March 2024 that would spell the end of an existing four-storey office building housing an LCBO location at street level and a Dollarama in its basement retail unit.After 15 months and much back and forth between City staff and developers CentreCourt, Fitzrovia and Choice Properties REIT, the plan resurfaced with an updated submission filed in June.GoogleThe planned 68-storey condo tower's designed by architects Arcadis has undergone several changes since first proposed, addressing comments and concerns raised by planning staff.ArcadisIn a letter included in the submission, the project team explains that "Following initial comments from Staff, we have had multiple meetings with Planning, Urban Design and other comme...

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33 h. ago A week of heavy rains and floods across Pakistan kills 46 people

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Nearly a week of heavy monsoon rains and flash floods across Pakistan have killed at least 46 people and injured dozens as continuing severe weather similar to past emergenicies remains possible, officials said Monday. The fatalities caused by abnormally strong downpours since Tuesday include 22 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 13 in eastern […]

Events

33 h. ago Brookfield Business Partners to Host Second Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call

Date: Friday, August 1, 2025Time: 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) BROOKFIELD, NEWS, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Business Partners will host its Second Quarter 2025 Conference Call & Webcast on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss results and current business initiatives. Results will be released on Friday, August 1, 2025 […]

Culture

45 h. ago Asian Banks Fuel More Than $2 Billion Loan Boom in Middle East

Middle East borrowers are ramping up loans that are being syndicated in Asia Pacific as they look to diversify fundraising beyond global bond and domestic markets.

Economics

47 h. ago NHL Free Agency: Canucks in a frenzy to find a centre, but don’t have ample salary cap space

The Canucks' roster riddle in the middle is likely easier to solve via a trade, but that hasn't worked out. And free agency can be costly

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