2 h. ago Boil water advisory issued for parts of St. Thomas after bacteria detected

Southwestern Public Health on Friday urged residents in parts of St. Thomas to boil their water before use after samples tested positive for bacteria. The advisory, issued at 4 p.m., applies to all users on East Avenue, Chester Street, West Avenue, Devonshire Place, Balflour Street, Ada Street, Parkside Drive, Bell Drive, Henry Street, Glenbanner Street, […]

Culture

2 h. ago Saskatchewan wildfires: Muskeg fire reaches the outskirts of Beauval

Hundreds of people have been forced to flee from the Village of Beauval in northern Saskatchewan due to the Muskeg wildfire breaching the outskirts of the community.

Events

4 h. ago Shades of kindness: Rangeland Derby Rockstar Chanse Vigen’s pink sunglasses raise money for families in need

The I’m Your Huckleberry campaign, launched by Chanse and Brie Vigen, is a grassroots charity that supports families facing difficult times.

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4 h. ago Shades of kindness: Rangeland Derby rock star Chanse Vigen’s pink sunglasses raise money for families in need

The I’m Your Huckleberry campaign, launched by Chanse and Brie Vigen, is a grassroots charity that supports families facing difficult times.

Other

6 h. ago McDonald’s worker arraigned in fatal stabbing of manager at Detroit

EASTPOINTE, Mich. (AP) — A 26-year-old woman has been arraigned in the fatal stabbing of her manager after being told to leave early from her shift following an argument at a Detroit-area McDonald’s restaurant. Afeni Badu Muhammad was arraigned Friday on first-degree premeditated murder and carrying a dangerous weapon with unlawful intent, the Macomb County […]

Society

6 h. ago Cash rains from helicopter onto mourners to honour Detroit man’s last wish

Footage from the drop has been circulating online and shows the moment onlookers realized cash was flying out from beneath the hovering aircraft.

Other

6 h. ago The Glebe's Sultan Ahmet restaurant closes after failure to pay rent

After just more than a year, the restaurant on Bank Street in the old Clocktower pub building has closed.

Other

8 h. ago Cyclist dies after collision with dump truck in southwest Calgary

The intersection of 26th Avenue and 32nd Street S.W. is expected to be closed for several hours

Events

8 h. ago Detainees describe worms in food, sewage near beds inside ’Alligator Alcatraz’

MIAMI (AP) — Worms in the food. Toilets that don’t flush, flooding floors with fecal waste. Days without a shower or prescription medicine. Mosquitoes and insects everywhere. Lights on all night. Air conditioners that suddenly shut off in the tropical heat. Detainees forced to use recorded phone lines to speak with their lawyers and loved […]

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8 h. ago Detroit man showers streets with money in ‘final’ wish for community

A Michigan man made one last incredible gesture to his community after his death — by making it rain cash from high in the sky. Darrell “Plant” Thomas, 58, a car wash owner in East Detroit, died from Alzheimer’s disease last month and was laid to rest on June 27. But similar to how his […]

Sport

11 h. ago Trump’s tariffs on Canada not priced into markets, CIBC says

The latest salvo in U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade dispute with Canada may hit a relatively small pool of goods, but North American stock markets aren’t fully appreciating the risk, according to CIBC Capital Markets. The higher tariff rate may affect only 10% to 15% of Canadian exports to the U.S., said CIBC portfolio strategist […]

Economics

13 h. ago HSBC Exits Banks’ Climate Coalition Abandoned by Wall Street

HSBC Holdings Plc has left the world’s biggest climate alliance for banks, which was rocked over the past eight months by an exodus of the biggest US lenders.

Society

14 h. ago Brookman: Safety is a priority in city, but police are lacking resources

Compassion and understanding is what we all believe in, but too few are ruining our streets for too many

Events

17 h. ago Dreessen: Can the city spend smarter on its 'social' infrastructure?

Whether it's parks, arenas or libraries, Ottawa should follow guidelines that promote innovation — while saving money in the long run.

Economics

22 h. ago Jane Street Ban Weighs on NSE Market Valuation and Expiry Turnover

Before the trading day starts we bring you a digest of the key news and events that are likely to move markets. Today we look at:

Other

27 h. ago Members of CUPE 5102 Hold Ice Cream Social to Celebrate the Workers at Red Oak Retirement Community in Kanata

OTTAWA, Ontario — The members of CUPE local 5102 are proud to invite the wider community to join them in celebrating the hard work their members provide to the residents of Red Oak retirement community in Kanata. The members will be hosting a community ice cream social at 3501 Campeau Dr. from 1PM to 5PM. […]

Society

28 h. ago Mali government seizes $117M of gold from Toronto company’s mine

Malian government helicopters landed unexpectedly at Barrick Mining Corp.’s gold mine on Thursday and seized more than a tonne of the precious metal, according to the company. The move marks another escalation in a protracted dispute between the West African country’s government and Toronto-based Barrick, which shuttered its giant Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex earlier this […]

Economics

31 h. ago Cineplex reports June box office revenue totalled $51.8M, up from $51.4M a year ago

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says its box office revenue for June totalled $51.8 million, marking the first quarter since 2019 that it topped $50 million in each month. The movie theatre company says a steady stream of blockbuster titles, combined with strong demand for its premium formats drove sustained attendance and revenue growth throughout the […]

Economics

31 h. ago Ontario's fall forecast for 2025 has arrived and here's what you can expect

We still have a long way to go before Sept. 22, which marks the official start of fall, but if you're already dreaming of pumpkin spice and cooler days, the Farmers' Almanac Extended Fall Forecast for 2025 has dropped, and Ontario's upcoming season is shaping up to be anything but predictable. So far, Ontario's weather this summer has been a rollercoaster to say the least, with a mix of unseasonably chilly stretches followed by waves of scorching heat, which might have you wondering what fall might bring. According to the long-range forecast, Ontario is expected to start the season on a cool and dry note, but don't get too comfortable. By October, conditions will slowly grow more unsettled and colder, which will set the stage for a stormier and rough second half of the season.  Farmers' Almanac Extended Fall Forecast for 2025 in Canada.Rain will, unfortunately, become a recurring theme, with heavy showers and even thunderstorms expected across Ontario and Qu...

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32 h. ago Stocks Set for Fresh Record as Bond Sale Goes Well: Markets Wrap

Relative calm enveloped Wall Street, with stocks rising as traders parsed a batch of corporate outlooks. Treasuries barely budged after a solid $22 billion sale of 30-year bonds showed appetite for longer-term debt despite concerns about a ballooning deficit and the impacts of a trade war.

Economics