6 h. ago This viral Toronto singer is making waves and was even noticed by SZA

Toronto-born singer Christina Smith thinks of her breakthrough in the classical music industry as a "happy accident.""My mom would play a lot of classical music in the house, so it kind of became part of our daily life," she tells blogTO. "We'd be on the bus, and she used to think I was screaming until she realized there were actually matching pitches with some of the songs that we've heard on the radio. And that's when she realized that I gravitated towards classical music."Smith said singing classical music immediately felt "natural" to her.Smith, a Toronto-based Caribbean-Canadian making waves as an opera performer, moved back to Kingston, Jamaica, when she was 11. Upon realizing her talents, she recalls people asking her to sing genres like gospel, but she says she couldn't "belt to save my life." That's when she worked with a vocal teacher who gave her the chance to sing opera and other genres of classical music, confirming her mother's suspicions: hitt...

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11 h. ago Two motorcyclists die from crashes on Highway 7, County Road 2

Two motorcyclists died Friday from injuries in crashes five days apart. On Friday, a 71-year-old man from Ottawa died following a single-vehicle crash at about 9 a.m. on Highway 7 between Kaladar and Sharbot Lake. The rider was transported to hospital, but succumbed to his injuries. Highway 7 was closed for several hours between Arden […]

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11 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, […]

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11 h. ago Trump’s new tariff threats said to have little impact on Saskatchewan

As U.S. President Donald Trump issues new 35% tariff threats on Canadian goods, Saskatchewan's Premier says this latest round of tariffs won't have much impact on the province.

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11 h. ago B.C. crime news: Thieves get Hedley's goat after carving stolen | IIO called in after VPD arrest

The act was caught on video footage, showing two suspects driving a dark-coloured, older model Ford F-150.

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13 h. ago B.C. electric vehicle drivers will no longer need decal to drive in HOV lane

As of Aug. 15, drivers of eligible electric vehicles will no longer need an 'OK' decal to drive in high-occupancy vehicle lanes in B.C.

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13 h. ago Dundee Corporation Announces Acquisition of Shares of Bulgold Inc.

TORONTO, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In accordance with regulatory requirements, Dundee Corporation (TSX: DC.A) (“Dundee” or the “Corporation”) announces that its wholly owned subsidiary, Dundee Resources Limited, has acquired via a private placement 1,454,553 common shares of Bulgold Inc. (TSXV – ZLTO) (the “Issuer”) at the price of C$0.05 per share for aggregate […]

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14 h. ago Terra Balcanica Closes First Tranche While Extending LIFE Offering and Exercises First Year of Option Agreement

NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR THROUGH U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES Vancouver, British Columbia, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Terra Balcanica Resources Corp. (“Terra” or the “Company”) (CSE:TERA; FRA:UB1) is pleased to announce the closing of the first tranche of its non-brokered, listed issuer financing exemption private placement (the “Private Placement” or “Offering”) […]

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15 h. ago Yukon Metals Announces Issuance of Warrants to the Tū Łídlīni Dena Council in Connection With Exploration Agreement

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yukon Metals Corp. (CSE: YMC, FSE: E770, OTCQB: YMMCF) (“Yukon Metals” or the “Company”) announces that it has agreed to enter into an exploration agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Tū Łídlīni Dena Council (the “Council”) with respect to the Company’s Star River project. In connection with […]

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15 h. ago Evacuees arrive in Winnipeg as wildfires force thousands out, bring smoke advisories

Evacuees continued to arrive in Winnipeg by the busload Friday as a renewed round of wildfires put thousands out of their homes – some for a second time.

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16 h. ago Dealerships on hook for unpaid EV rebates have a month to get their claims in

Dealerships will only be allowed to file a maximum of 25 claims per day

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16 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.

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17 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

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17 h. ago Opinion: It’s not about eight units. It’s about doing infill right.

The recent debate at Edmonton city council over mid-block zoning has been mischaracterized as a numbers game: eight units versus six or four. But it was never just about unit counts. The real issue has always been about how to build density well, respecting neighbourhood context, ensuring quality, and integrating with local character. City administration, […]

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17 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.

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18 h. ago Frequency Electronics Issues a Clarification to Yesterday’s Earnings Call

MITCHEL FIELD, N.Y., July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Frequency Electronics, Inc. (“FEI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ-FEIM), a leading provider of precision timing and frequency technology, would like to clarify a topic on yesterday’s earnings call. The Company discussed expected near-term revenue from its TURbO compact rubidium atomic clock. As a clarification, although the stated […]

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18 h. ago Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles after ejecting caps led to vision loss

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is recalling about 850,000 stainless steel water bottles because the lid can “forcefully eject” and unexpectedly strike consumers — resulting in permanent vision loss for two people to date. The recall covers Walmart’s “Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles,” which have been sold at the chain’s stores […]

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19 h. ago Serious crash in Maple Ridge closes large section of Lougheed Highway eastbound

Ridge Meadows RCMP said a 'serious motor vehicle incident' has closed the road but did not provide any additional details on what happened.

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22 h. ago Ottawa to reimburse auto dealers on hook for $11 million in unpaid EV rebates

OTTAWA — The federal government will explain today how it plans to reimburse auto dealers who were left hanging when Ottawa suspended its electric vehicle rebate program earlier this year. In January, Transport Canada paused its popular Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles program — iZEV — after its funding ran out. Ottawa spent nearly $3 billion […]

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23 h. ago Feds to reimburse auto dealers impacted by EV rebate suspension

In January, Transport Canada paused its popular Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles program — iZEV — after its funding ran out.

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