4 h. ago Gertler, a ‘King’ in Congo, Describes Mine Payments in Arbitration Testimony

An arbitration decision seen by Bloomberg describes Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler’s testimony about how he won rights to lucrative Congolese natural resources, made previously undisclosed payments to one of the former president’s associates, and held and sold stakes in ventures on behalf of him and local partners.

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10 h. ago Trump to make unprecedented second state visit to U.K. in September

LONDON — U.S. President Donald Trump will make an unprecedented second state visit to the U.K. between Sept. 17 and 19 when he will be hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace said Monday.  Trump, who is a big supporter of the Royal Family, particularly of the monarch, will be […]

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37 h. ago REVIEW: Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Queensrÿche a killer kickoff to Rockin' Thunder

The monumental Rock of Ages is easily one of Def Leppard’s defining heights of song — but it’s also a nice way to describe the inaugural Rockin’ Thunder music fest, which kicked off with eight hours of straight, plugged-in, eternal AM radio rock Friday to an enormous party crowd. Up top, headlining as night crept […]

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54 h. ago Quaint little Ontario town boasts charming main street and picturesque waterfall

Small towns are a significant part of Ontario's charm, especially quaint gems like Fenelon Falls, a village that feels a world away from big-city life, just waiting to be explored. It's the place of small-town dreams, and nowhere like you've visited before. Fenelon Falls can be described as a varied mix of all things you'd like to find in a town like this, full of unique restaurants, shops and cottages to rent along the water. Nicknamed the "Jewel of the Kawarthas," it has a population of around 2,500 people and is mainly known as a tourist town — mostly active in the peak summer cottagegoer season, but you can find trails offering beautiful fall colours in the autumn too. But the best part of this place is right in the middle of all the action: part of its namesake is inspired by a waterfall that runs through the heart of the town. Though nowhere near the stature of major waterfalls elsewhere in the province, Fenelon Falls can...

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55 h. ago Galway Metals Announces Final Option Payment for Royalty Buy Back at Its Clarence Stream Property

TORONTO, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Galway Metals Inc. (TSXV: GWM) (“Galway” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that it intends to settle the sixth (6th) and final of six (6) payments (the “Sixth Partial Payment”) due in consideration of an agreement previously announced on July 21, 2020 (the “Agreement”) by the cash […]

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64 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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65 h. ago Music festival cancelled after petition against ‘one of world’s most famous anti

Petition organizers described West as someone who has 'repeatedly and openly espoused the symbolism and ideology associated with the darkest period of modern world history'

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65 h. ago Rare $1.5 million lakefront Ontario cottage has luxury shipping container bedrooms

Forget Ivy League — here's Ivy Lane!Cottage dreams await you 45 Ivy Lane in Orillia, a beautiful five-bedroom, five-bath, cottage home with lakefront views and some major perks.Nestled on the spectacular Grape Island with a rare 233-foot Lake Simcoe waterfront on a 1.2-acre double lot, this is one big, beautiful compound that blends cottage charm with modern design.Check out that 50-foot dock with panoramic views of Lake Simcoe.Secluded with serene vibes and spa-like amenities, 45 Ivy Lane boasts an inviting walkway up from the dock and into the home with lush greenery all around.The compound encompasses three luxury shipping containers that have been modernized, plus an updated boathouse that poses as a king bedroom.White wall panelling gives this boathouse a classic maritime vibe, without being cheesy. The boathouse's bathroom features a cedar soaker tub — perfect to soothe away the day's aches and pains — and granite finishes.Moving on t...

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67 h. ago Dark series ’The Institute’ adaptation gets Stephen King’s thumbs up

Stephen King has a rule for anyone wanting to adapt one of his books for the big or small screen. It’s basically the Hippocratic oath for intellectual property — first, do no harm. “When you deviate from the story that I wrote, you do so at your own risk,” he says in a recent interview […]

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3 d. ago «A Tribute to the King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier», artistes divers

En 1925 naquit Oscar Peterson, fils d’immigrants, à Montréal. La même année, à Leonville, en...

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3 d. ago Velan Inc. Reports Solid First Quarter Results for Fiscal 2026

18.6% sales growth and higher gross profit margin  Net income from continuing operations of $17.8 million, consolidated net income including closing of the transactions of $77.2 million Strong financial position with available cash on hand of $59.1 million, highest in five years Significant increase in quarterly dividend payment to CA$0.10 per common share MONTREAL, July […]

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3 d. ago Caldwell U.S. Dividend Advantage Fund Declares Distributions for Q3 2025

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Caldwell Investment Management Ltd., the manager of Caldwell U.S. Dividend Advantage Fund (the “Fund”), is pleased to announce the payment of distributions on the actively-managed ETF Series of the Fund to unitholders of […]

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4 d. ago Ontario Trillium Benefit payments arrive this week. Here’s what to know

The OTB combines the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit

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4 d. ago Ontario colleges face massive layoffs after ‘alarming’ enrolment decline

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union released information that suggests the sector faces close to 10,000 job losses and the cancellation or suspension of some 600 programs.

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4 d. ago These are all the new discounts you can get in Ontario with your Presto card

If you regularly use a Presto card on your way to work or school, you might not know that there's actually more to that tap than just getting on a bus or a train. In fact, your Presto card can open the door to a range of discounts at major attractions and events in Ontario that you might already be planning to attend. Throughout the summer, Presto cardholders can access exclusive savings on everything from festivals to sporting events and nature activities. A new set of limited-time offers has been rolled out for July and beyond, giving you a chance to make the most out of the warm season without putting a dent in your wallet. Here are some of the current perks available with your Presto card. Festivals and eventsToronto Caribbean Carnival Running during the August long weekend, this major cultural celebration offers Presto users 20 per cent off tickets to various events, including the King & Queen Showcase, Grand Parade, and Fête en Blanc. Make su...

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4 d. ago Musk’s AI firm deletes posts from Grok chatbot after it praises Hitler

Grok has shared several antisemitic posts, including the trope that Jews run Hollywood, and denied that such a stance could be described as Nazism.

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4 d. ago A Life Rewritten: KFSHRC Treats Rare Disease After 22 Years of Specialized Care

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a rare example of a lifelong bond between a patient and a healthcare institution, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh has continued to support a patient since infancy, providing 22 years of continuous care for a rare genetic blood clotting disorder, […]

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5 d. ago Edmonton’s Kingsway Legion to consider moving, other options due to cost of facility

In his last newsletter to members, the branch's president described the Kingsway legion as being embroiled in an "endless battle to keep the branch afloat."

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5 d. ago Pucks to Chucks: D.J. King looks to make his mark at the Calgary Stampede

Chuckwagon driver DJ King played six seasons in the National Hockey League for the St Louis Blues and Washington Capitals before racing a chuck.

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5 d. ago ‘Tiger King’ star Doc Antle sentenced for animal trafficking

The 'Tiger King' star is also set to pay a $55,000 fine and serve three years of supervised release after serving his federal prison sentence.

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