45 m. ago Police to host town hall in Quadeville after attack on Ontario child

The town hall comes weeks after police said they suspected the girl's injuries came from an animal and warned families to keep children indoors and under close supervision.

Events

15 h. ago British man extradited to US to face federal charges in alleged $99 million wine scam

NEW YORK (AP) — A British man has been brought to the U.S. to face charges in connection with an alleged $99 million Ponzi-like fraud involving expensive wines. James Wellesley, 58, pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Friday in Brooklyn federal court following his extradition from the United Kingdom, where he was arrested in 2022. […]

Economics

15 h. ago Carney to recuse himself from dealings with over 100 companies in sprawling government conflict screen

The screen means that Carney cannot be involved in 'any official matters or decision-making processes' that would further either his or the interests of the 103 companies

Politics

17 h. ago Public sector union warns Carney against reducing government staff to cut spending

'What it actually means is that you're looking to cut jobs, which means cutting services,' says the head of PSAC, Sharon DeSousa

Politics

18 h. ago Lethbridge police issue warning about new photo radar text scam

The Lethbridge Police Service are warning the public of a new photo radar texting scam. They are providing tips to stay safe from the scam.

Events

19 h. ago Une lauréate du prix Nobel de la paix «menacée d’élimination physique», selon le comité Nobel

Narges Mohammadi a été récompensée en 2023 pour «son combat contre l’oppression des femmes en Iran».

Other

20 h. ago Heat warning issued for southern Ontario, expected to last into Thursday

The alert issued Friday morning says daytime highs for areas between Windsor and Cornwall are expected to range from 29 C to 32 C.

Other

24 h. ago Fraud experts warn of smishing scams made easier by AI, new tech

If it seems like your phone has been blowing up with more spam text messages recently, it probably is. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre says so-called smishing attempts appear to be on the rise, thanks in part to new technologies that allow for co-ordinated bulk attacks. The centre’s communications outreach officer Jeff Horncastle says the agency […]

Other

24 h. ago A look at the countries that received Trump’s tariff letters — and where things stand now

So far, Trump has warned 23 nations, including major trading partners like South Korea and Japan, that steeper tariffs will be imposed starting Aug. 1

Economics

25 h. ago Such oversight must include the hospital's internal audit department becoming involved early in the awarding of major contracts to ensure future allegations of abuse, a step that is not taken now, he

Greater accountability and oversight needed in the awarding of contracts at London Health Sciences Centre, says a former hospital executive

Politics

31 h. ago Trump’s 35% Tariff Bulldozer Tests Carney’s Strategy of Avoiding Conflict

It seems that nothing Canada has tried so far has shielded it from the threats of Donald Trump.

Economics

37 h. ago European allies urge investment in rebuilding Ukraine at meeting attended by U.S. special envoy

'We will only welcome true partners, those who are not helping Russia continue this war,' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, without naming specific nations

Economics

39 h. ago B.C. news: Teen speeds past police warning sign, gets Mercedes impounded

The 19-year-old drove under a digital sign reading “BC Hwy Patrol Ahead. Drive Safe.” — with a police cruiser parked under it

Events

39 h. ago Measles in B.C.: 10 people in hospital as disease spreads in north

The infections are among 102 confirmed cases this year, with most involving people who were not fully immunized

Science

40 h. ago Aggressive bear leads to evacuation of Yoho National Park campground

Parks Canada responded to two bear incidents in Yoho National Park Monday, evacuating one campsite and issuing a bear warning for another

Society

40 h. ago Half of Canadians willing to fight for Canada if they agree with reasons for combat: Survey

A new Angus Reid survey found 49% of Canadians would be willing to fight for their country in the event of an armed conflict, but most say they would only do so if they “agreed with the reasons for fighting.” The poll said the most willing to enlist are those older than age 54 (55%) […]

Other

41 h. ago How Texas couldn’t find US$1M for flood warning system near camps

Agencies failed to secure roughly US$1 million for a project to better protect the county’s 50,000 residents and campers and tourists who spend time along the Guadalupe River.

Economics

41 h. ago New Brunswick reports case of measles in south central region, says more are likely

A news release says the case in Sussex, N.B., involves a person who travelled to the area from another province between June 22 and June 23.

Other

41 h. ago Senate Republicans block attempt to roll back massive tax hike on professional gamblers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans on Thursday blocked an attempt to reverse a little-noticed provision from their tax and spending cuts law that professional gamblers warn could be the end of their industry. Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada sought unanimous passage of a bill that would roll back the change on gambling tax […]

Economics

42 h. ago How do we share space socially? Contemporary Calgary exhibit called Presence invites visitors to think about it

Work offers "ideas of belonging, ideas of placement, ideas of hospitality but also ideas of conflict and discomfort in spaces," says exhibit curator

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