76 m. ago 4 Ontario men charged after 33 hydro poles cut down for their copper

The Ontario Provincial Police say four men are facing charges after 33 hydro poles were cut down and the copper wires were stolen off the poles.

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1 hour ago Four charged after allegedly cutting down 33 hydro poles, stealing copper wire: OPP

Provincial police say four people are facing charges after they allegedly cut down more than 30 hydro poles and stole copper wire from them in a remote area in northern Ontario. Police allege the thefts happened during the first week of May in Coleman Township, with the suspects stealing copper from 33 hydro poles. They […]

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1 hour 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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15 h. ago After vandals cause $458K in damage, New West mulls plan to protect Pier Park

A portion of Westminster Pier Park has been cut off from the continuous riverfront esplenade for more than three years due to an active development site.

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19 h. ago Finance minister directs cabinet colleagues to find billions in spending cuts

Champagne stated his intention to reduce program spending by 7.5% for the 2026–27 fiscal year, by 10% in the second year, and 15% in 2028–29

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21 h. ago Former U.S. soldier nearly cut in half by boat propeller in Bahamas

A former U.S. army ranger from Texas was seriously injured after he was struck by a boat propeller during a family vacation in the Bahamas. Brent Slough, 42, of Prosper, Texas, was snorkeling when we has hit by the boat, WFAA reported. Slough’s wife Whitney told the outlet the vessel “came out of nowhere — […]

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25 h. ago UniBoAT – University of Bologna crowned overall winner at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge

MONACO, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — After four intense days, the Yacht Club de Monaco concluded the 12th edition of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge. Uniboat-University of Bologna Argonauts Team, supported by Sanlorenzo, was crowned overall champion, and for the fourth time, they won the Energy Class (2021,2022,2023 and 2025) . At the Challenge, […]

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29 h. ago At the Yacht Club de Monaco, a discussion on alternative fuels for the future of the maritime sector

MONACO, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Exploring the potential of alternative fuels in the maritime sector. During the days of the 12th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (1-5 July), at the Alternative Fuels Conference on Friday morning, different actors gathered together to discuss technology aspects, challenges, and advancements related to marine energy solutions based on […]

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32 h. ago Sweden’s Accelerating Inflation Hits Bets on Rate Cut in August

Sweden’s inflation rate accelerated more than expected last month, knocking expectations that the central bank will cut interest rates in August to support the struggling economy.

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48 h. ago Lando Norris wins thrilling British Grand Prix in the rain to cut Oscar Piastri’s F1 lead

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Lando Norris survived an incident-packed race in the rain to win Formula 1’s British Grand Prix on Sunday and cut the gap to his teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri. Norris won his home race for the first time after Piastri had to serve a 10-second penalty for sharp braking behind […]

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49 h. ago ‘Every day matters’: B.C. stands by decision to cut drug funding for child with terminal brain disease

Despite a personal plea from family, Health Minister Josie Osborne has upheld the province’s decision to stop funding Brineura for nine-year-old Charleigh Pollock.

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49 h. ago 'Every day matters': Heartbroken B.C. mom urges government to restore drug funding for child with terminal brain disease

Despite a personal plea from family, Health Minister Josie Osborne has upheld the province’s decision to stop funding Brineura for nine-year-old Charleigh Pollock

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50 h. ago More soldiers, more money: Canada’s top soldier extols benefits of spending boost

Canada's top soldier says a nearly 20% military pay hike and boost to Arctic defence are key parts of a 10-year plan to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP.

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60 h. ago Toronto family stuck on island near Turks and Caicos after boat crash

A Toronto family is reaching out for help after being left stranded on a small island off Turks and Caicos.According to Tiffany Scholl, her sister, Krista, brother-in-law, Tony, and niece, Adelaide, were sailing when their boat hit a reef and began to sink."Within seconds, they were in the emergency dinghy and then saved by a helicopter some hours later," Scholl shared in a GoFundMe created on Monday. "They watched their home sink into the ocean as they were pulled up by the helicopter."Photo: Tiffany Scholl/GoFundMe.Scholl says the family is now at the Coast Guard base on a small island off the coast of Turks and Caicos and needs help to return to Canada, which is why she started the fundraiser."They have nothing but the clothes on their backs," she wrote. "Please help and donate to the most deserving and amazing people I know."Scholl says the money will also help them restart their life in Canada.The GoFundMe has an $18,000 go...

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67 h. ago Elon Musk says he’s formed new ‘America Party.’ What to know

The announcement from Musk comes after President Donald Trump signed a tax-cut and spending bill into law on Friday, which the Tesla CEO firmly opposed.

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3 d. ago Charting the Global Economy: US Jobs Data Eases Pressure on Fed

Fresh US jobs figures took pressure off the Federal Reserve to consider an interest-rate cut later this month, likely leaving the central bank on hold at least until the fall.

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3 d. ago Trump signs his tax and spending cut bill at White House July 4 picnic

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed his package of tax breaks and spending cuts into law Friday in front of Fourth of July picnickers after his cajoling produced almost unanimous Republican support in Congress for the domestic priority that could cement his second-term legacy. Flanked by Republican legislators and members of his Cabinet, Trump signed […]

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3 d. ago At least 6 dead, more missing in Texas Hill Country after severe flash flooding

Texas Hill Country was beset by death and disaster Friday as at least six people were killed and about 20 girls attending a summer camp were reported missing after months worth of heavy rain fell in a matter of hours, leaving search teams to conduct boat and helicopter rescues in the fast-moving water. Lt. Gov. […]

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3 d. ago At least 13 dead in Texas floods, more than 20 children missing from girls summer camp

KERRVILLE, Texas — Months worth of heavy rain fell in a matter of hours on Texas Hill Country, killing at least 13 people and leaving more than 20 girls attending a summer camp unaccounted for Friday as search teams conducted boat and helicopter rescues in the fast-moving flood water. Desperate pleas peppered social media as […]

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4 d. ago Canadian woman says after CRA mistakenly declared her dead, she has been ‘resurrected’

CRA 'cut off my pension, deactivated my SIN and now ... I have just $7 to my name,' the 65-year-old from Vancouver posted online when the issue was ongoing

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