69 m. ago Following fire at legendary Vancouver boot factory, owner determined to 'build something great'

A pair of Dayton boots meant you were from Vancouver. Then came the fire: Twenty-three fire and rescue apparatus, 40 firefighters, three buildings in the 2200-block of East Hastings. Now, the toughest boot in town plans a comeback.

Events

2 h. ago BettingTop10 Expands to New Zealand, Bringing Trusted Sports Betting Information to Local Users

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the demand for trusted information about betting sites increased globally, and following successful sites in Canada, Australia and South Asian countries, BettingTop10 has launched its new local site in New Zealand. Part of the Beyond Media group and a well-known leader in the sports betting […]

Sport

2 h. ago Q+A: Sunfest founder on scouring the globe to bring music to London

As Sunfest launches its 31st edition on Thursday, founder and executive director Alfredo Caxaj tells Free Press reporter Beatriz Baleeiro about the festival he built, along with the global travels that help bring it to life. Q: You’ve travelled the world to scout and book Sunfest acts since you began the festival three decades ago. […]

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2 h. ago Strike by French air traffic controllers disrupts summer travel

Paris (AFP) — French air traffic controllers launched a two-day strike on Thursday to demand better working conditions, disrupting travel for tens of thousands of people at the start of a summer holiday season. The DGAC civil aviation authority has asked airlines to cancel some of their flights to ensure there are enough controllers on […]

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4 h. ago Axi launches ‘Trading Places’ campaign with Manchester City Women stars

SYDNEY, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading online FX and CFD broker Axi has launched their new campaign, ‘Trading Places’ with Manchester City Women. Hosted by Sports Broadcaster and Manchester City presenter, Natalie Pike, the ‘Trading Places’ campaign features Man City Women stars as they step out of their comfort zones, and compete against […]

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16 h. ago Section of Banff National Park still closed to visitors 2 weeks after rock slide

The area has been closed since June 19 after a rock slide along the popular hiking trail near the falls.

Society

20 h. ago International race coming to Toronto for the first time ever

Toronto is set to welcome a world-class triathlon competition this summer as global brand Supertri brings its league to Canada for the first time ever. The event will take place as part of the Toronto Triathlon Festival — a long-standing fixture of the city's sports calendar since 2012 — and this year's addition marks a new chapter, with Supertri taking over leadership for the first time. Supertri is recognized globally for its fast-paced, short-course race format and team-based structure, and regularly features some of the world's top triathletes, including Olympians and renowned international champions. The Toronto race will serve as Supertri League's season opener, ahead of scheduled events in Chicago on Aug. 23 and Toulouse on Oct. 5, with more stops in 2025 expected to be announced soon. "We are excited to launch the 2025 Supertri League in Toronto," said Michael D'hulst, the co-founder and CEO of...

Society

25 h. ago Voxtur Announces Results of Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

TORONTO and TAMPA, Fla., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Voxtur Analytics Corp. (TSXV: VXTR; OTCQB: VXTRF) (“Voxtur” or the “Company”), a North American technology company creating a more transparent and accessible real estate lending ecosystem, today announced the results of its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held earlier today (the “Meeting”). At the […]

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25 h. ago Bragg Gaming Expands U.S. Content Footprint with Fanatics Casino Tri

Bragg’s exclusive online casino content including proprietary titles from Atomic Slot Lab, Wild Streak Gaming and Indigo Magic go live in New Jersey, Michigan and Pennsylvania TORONTO — Bragg Gaming Group ( NASDAQ: BRAG, TSX: BRAG) (“Bragg” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the launch of its newest games and Remote Gaming Server (RGS) […]

Sport

25 h. ago Honor Looks to Outshine Samsung with Extremely Thin Foldable Phone

Chinese hardware brand Honor announced a slimmer foldable phone, a bid to out-design Samsung Electronics Co. days before it launches its own new foldable devices.

Technology

25 h. ago Trump’s tariffs could cost some American employers US$82.3B: analysis

The analysis by the JPMorganChase Institute is among the first to measure direct costs created by import taxes on businesses with US$10 million to US$1 billion in annual revenue.

Economics

28 h. ago Kardium Announces $250M (CA$340M) Financing to Launch Innovative Atrial Fibrillation Treatment

Investment to Support Commercial Launch of the Globe® System and Expansion of Manufacturing Capabilities VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Kardium Inc., the developer of the Globe® Pulsed Field System – an innovative treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF) – has raised US$250 million in a new financing round. The oversubscribed round was led by new investors including […]

Economics

28 h. ago Wednesday's letters: Extending Downtown CRL is the right decision

Re. “Edmonton council extends Downtown CRL, ending two days of council, community debate,” June 27 While this process has been frustrating and unnecessarily uncertain, we’re relieved that council ultimately saw the light and came to the right conclusion. Extending the CRL is the right move for Edmonton’s future, and we’re grateful that the opportunity wasn’t […]

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28 h. ago Wildfire kills 2 people in Spain as parts of Europe bake in heat wave

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Two people died in Spain in a wildfire that spread quickly before firefighters brought it under control, authorities said, as a European heat wave sent thermometers soaring again on Wednesday. The blaze broke out in the rural province of Lleida. It created an enormous thick plume of ash and smoke that […]

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33 h. ago Expanding the Frontier of Device Management: Friendly Becomes prpl Foundation Member

NEW YORK, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Friendly Technologies, the leading provider of carrier-grade IoT and device management solutions, is proud to announce its official membership in the prpl Foundation, a collaborative community dedicated to open-source and open-standard development for next-generation connected devices. With a legacy of innovation in TR-069 and TR-369 protocol management, […]

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34 h. ago Almost $4 million Ontario estate basically comes with a golf course in the back yard

If making it to your early-morning tee times is a challenge for you, this dazzling $3.8 million Ontario property might just be the perfect solution, because it backs directly onto a prestigious golf course in the heart of the city.Sharing a property line with the opulent Credit Valley Golf and Country Club, 2173 Shawanaga Trail is a gleaming gem perfectly positioned in the middle of Mississauga — but its proximity to the golf club isn't the only thing remarkable about it.Boasting over 5000 square feet of living space on a 16,000 sq. ft. lot, this estate is a seamless blend of lived-in solace and quiet elegance, with tasteful finishes paired perfectly with contemporary comforts that make it a truly competitive listing in the sought-after Sheridan community.The main entrance.Case in point: you can find elegant finishes like rich hardwood, marble floors, and crown moulding paired with touches like built-in speakers and pot lights combined to create a sense of old-world refine...

Economics

34 h. ago Almost $4 million Ontario estate basically comes with a golf course in the backyard

If making it to your early-morning tee times is a challenge for you, this dazzling $3.8 million Ontario property might just be the perfect solution, because it backs directly onto a prestigious golf course in the heart of the city.Sharing a property line with the opulent Credit Valley Golf and Country Club, 2173 Shawanaga Trail is a gleaming gem perfectly positioned in the middle of Mississauga — but its proximity to the golf club isn't the only thing remarkable about it.Boasting over 5000 square feet of living space on a 16,000 sq. ft. lot, this estate is a seamless blend of lived-in solace and quiet elegance, with tasteful finishes paired perfectly with contemporary comforts that make it a truly competitive listing in the sought-after Sheridan community.The main entrance.Case in point: you can find elegant finishes like rich hardwood, marble floors, and crown moulding paired with touches like built-in speakers and pot lights combined to create a sense of old-world refine...

Economics

38 h. ago George Springer launches Canada Day fireworks as Blue Jays blow out Yankees to move a game out of AL East lead

The Canada Day ceremony was a thing of patriotic beauty, as it always is for the Blue Jays. And given the world we live in, the latest renewal was perhaps bumped with a greater dose of passion than in the recent past. There was a home team that has been playing well and thus making […]

Events

39 h. ago 2 taken to hospital after elevated carbon monoxide levels found at Calgary casino

Two people were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Tuesday after elevated carbon monoxide levels were detected at a northeast Calgary casino. Emergency crews responded to Pure Calgary Casino in the 1400 block of Meridian Road N.E. shortly after 3 p.m. for reports of possible carbon monoxide exposure. The Calgary Fire Department said it initially […]

Science

40 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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