76 m. ago Controversial Ontario Place spa cut down to half its size in new design

With Ontario Place bulldozed to the point of being completely unrecognizable and Therme Group in the midst of finalizing designs for the megaspa coming to the property, it seems that we're all going to have to accept that the redevelopment of the park as planned is inevitable at this point, whether we like it or not.Therme has had to make multiple substantial revisions to its proposal in the last few years in response to public backlash, attempting to sway locals' negative feelings about the sprawling private campus that will take over much of the disused waterfront theme park-turned-green space.In the most recent blueprints, which were released on Tuesday and appear to be AI-generated, the facility's still-extremely imposing footprint has been shrunk down, sitting at 33,000 metres (from 65,000 in earlier iterations).A total of ten pools with 20 water slides, nine steam rooms, 14 saunas, and other...

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1 hour ago Ottawa propose de créer un rôle de grand patron pour mieux gérer l’approvisionnement

Un rapport du Bureau de l’Ombud de l’approvisionnement propose cinq façons de résoudre des problèmes de longue date.

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2 h. ago Ward 3 Coun. Peter Cuddy will ask city planning staff and the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority for reports on the three, 14

A three tower, 402-unit residential development pitched for Highbury Avenue north will face stiff opposition from the city politician representing the area.

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3 h. ago Opinion: Rail proposals to airport and Banff are in national interest

Recent announcements by the province and the federal government bring us closer than ever to making passenger rail service from Calgary International Airport to downtown and onward to Banff a reality. These are no longer long-term dreams; they are shovel-ready projects that meet criteria for designation as national interest projects under Canada’s newly passed Building […]

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4 h. ago ReserveOne Sets Out to Build the Digital Reserve of the Future

Plans to List on NASDAQ Following Business Combination with M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp. in a $1 Billion Transaction NEW YORK, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ReserveOne Inc. (“ReserveOne”), a newly formed, first-of-its-kind digital asset management firm inspired by the proposed U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile, today announced it has entered into […]

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14 h. ago The Keg Royalties Income Fund Announces Receipt of Interim Order and Filing of Special Meeting Materials in Respect of Proposed Transaction with Fairfax

Not for distribution to U.S. News wire services or dissemination in the U.S. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Keg Royalties Income Fund (the “Fund”) (TSX: KEG.UN) today announced that, further to the arrangement agreement entered into among the Fund, 1543965 B.C. Ltd. (the “Purchaser”), a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings […]

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14 h. ago Cowichan Valley transit strikers reject mediator’s proposals

The union representing striking transit workers in the Cowichan Valley says its members have rejected a provincial mediator's recommendations to end a five-month labour dispute.

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24 h. ago TTC making a whole bunch of changes after disastrous Rogers Stadium debut

British soft-rockers Coldplay are bringing their radio-friendly setlist to Toronto's new Rogers Stadium for a four-show tour stop this week, and it seems just about everyone is scrambling behind the scenes to make sure these concerts aren't disasters like the venue's messy debut on June 29.On the heels of a similar announcement from Live Nation about improving the concertgoer experience, the TTC has announced several changes for two subway stations ahead of Coldplay's first of four shows at Rogers Stadium on Monday evening.Among the handful of changes announced, the transit agency says it will be adding staff at Sheppard West and Wilson stations to improve customer flow and assist passengers in finding the venue. It will also be converting accessible shuttles to full-size TTC buses instead of using its lower-capacity Wheel-Trans vehicles. The commission states that it will also "monitor and make additional changes if needed."ICYMI&h...

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40 h. ago These Vancouver neighbourhoods could be next up for the 'Broadway plan' treatment

Proposed plan, recommended by city staff, would cost around $1.2 billion and nearly double the amount of housing in the area

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41 h. ago Hive Hydrogen Invites Proposals for $5.8 Billion South Africa Plant

Hive Hydrogen South Africa said it’s seeking proposals from engineering companies to develop the $5.8 billion green hydrogen project it’s planning in the country’s Eastern Cape province.

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44 h. ago Carney Says New Oil Pipeline Proposal ‘Highly Likely’ in Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney said a new oil pipeline to Canada’s West Coast is “highly likely” to be proposed as a nation-building project, which could mean it becomes part of Ottawa’s push to fast-track major developments under new legislation.

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45 h. ago New details emerge on Gaza ceasefire proposal as Netanyahu heads to the White House

New details of a proposed Gaza ceasefire backed by Trump include a 60-day truce, hostage-prisoner swaps and Israeli troop pullback, as Israeli strikes kill 38 Palestinians.

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48 h. ago 'Slow zones’ coming? Vancouver mulls lowering speed limit to 30km/h for neighbourhood streets

Vancouver proposes lowering speed limits to 30 km/h on all residential side streets to boost safety and reduce serious injuries.

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48 h. ago 'Slow zones’ coming? Vancouver mulls lowering speed limit to 30 km/h for neighbourhood streets

Vancouver proposes lowering speed limits to 30 km/h on all residential side streets to boost safety and reduce serious injuries.

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48 h. ago Eagle Ridge Hospital face tattoo program helps match skin grafts to original skin

The program accepts patients from all over the Lower Mainland.

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68 h. ago Proposed zoning bylaw won't help Ottawa's housing crisis, says advocate

The comprehensive zoning bylaw proposes caps to building height in some low-density neighbourhoods.

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68 h. ago Proposed zoning bylaw won't help Ottawa's housing goals, says advocate

The comprehensive zoning bylaw proposes caps to building height in some low-density neighbourhoods.

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68 h. ago ‘STEP BACKWARDS’: World Cup will have ‘ravine strategy,’ but not free transit

While Toronto’s environmental plan focuses on things like diversity and animal rights, the city will fall short of FIFA’s recent standards by scrapping free rides for soccer ticket holders.

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3 d. ago Hamas says it has given ‘positive’ response to ceasefire proposal in Gaza

DEIR al-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Israeli airstrikes killed 15 Palestinians in Gaza early Friday, while a hospital said another 20 people died in shootings while waiting for aid. Meanwhile, Hamas said it had given a “positive” response to the latest proposal for a ceasefire, though it said negotiations were needed on how to implement it. […]

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3 d. ago Hamas says ‘positive’ response to Gaza ceasefire proposal sent to mediators

It was not immediately clear if Hamas’ statement meant it had accepted the proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump for a 60-day ceasefire.

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