17 h. ago Meet the military trailblazer who’s gunning for Pierre Poilievre in rural Alberta byelection

Bonnie Critchley says she's running an an independent because she's grown disillusioned with partisan politics

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18 h. ago Uma Thurman returns to the action genre in Netflix’s The Old Guard 2

From the vengeful Bride in Kill Bill to the enigmatic Mia Wallace in Pulp Fiction, Uma Thurman has carved an indelible niche in cinematic history, particularly within the action genre. Her collaborations with acclaimed director Quentin Tarantino not only solidified her status as a pop culture icon but also showcased her remarkable ability to blend intense physicality with […]

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24 h. ago RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Schedules Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release, Conference Call and Webcast

TORONTO — RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (“RioCan”) (TSX: REI.UN) today announced that it is scheduled to release its financial and operational results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, after the market closes on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Interested parties are invited to participate in a conference call with management on […]

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26 h. ago Hundreds of wildfires continue to burn different parts of Canada

Wildfires are currently raging in several provinces across Canada. The BC Wildfire Service reports that crews are battling more than 70 wildfires in British Columbia, with one particularly intense wildfire near the community of Lytton, having led to a local state of emergency and several evacuation orders. In Yukon, the territorial government has lifted an […]

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46 h. ago Federico Bernardeschi leaves Toronto FC, Lorenzo Insigne expected to follow

Toronto FC is parting ways with designated player Federico Bernardeschi with the expectation that fellow Italian Lorenzo Insigne will follow him out the door.

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46 h. ago Federico Bernardeschi, Lorenzo Insigne leave Toronto FC after contract buyouts

Toronto FC is parting ways with designated player Federico Bernardeschi with the expectation that fellow Italian Lorenzo Insigne will follow him out the door.

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5 d. ago New Data for Nusinersen Underscore Biogen’s Commitment to Advancing Clinical Research to Improve Outcomes in SMA

New analyses from DEVOTE Part C further characterize the improvements in motor function in participants with SMA who transitioned to the investigational higher dose regimen of nusinersen from 12 mg SPINRAZA® (nusinersen) Final results from the landmark NURTURE study highlight the profound impact of early treatment with 12 mg SPINRAZA in clinically presymptomatic SMA with […]

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6 d. ago Steel tariff measures ‘fail to address the crisis we are in,’ industry says

Thursday's statement from the Canadian Steel Producers Association takes particular issue with Ottawa's immediate measures like a tariff rate quota on foreign steel products.

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7 d. ago Immigration, pensions, taxes: A look at Alberta Next panel survey questions

The Alberta Next panel's website launched with surveys on six issues. Before taking each survey, participants must watch a short video containing questions.

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7 d. ago Here’s what witnesses of both parties have said at Diddy’s trial

Music mogul Combs, 55, faces federal charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation with intent of prostitution. He denies all charges and faces life in prison if convicted

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8 d. ago Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi officially an MLA and the party has kept a hold of its Edmonton fortress

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi is officially an elected provincial politician after winning the Edmonton Strathcona seat by a landslide victory. Monday’s provincial byelections in two Edmonton ridings and Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills paid off for Alberta’s two major parties with Nenshi securing his seat in the legislature and the UCP taking the rural riding by a […]

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1 week ago Major brand of contact lenses sold across Canada were just recalled

If you wear contacts, you may want to take a closer look, as Health Canada has issued a nationwide recall of a popular contact lens brand.On June 20, the health department issued a recall of the Acuvue® Oasys Max 1-day Multifocal contact lenses. U.S.-based Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. announced a voluntary recall after it found a high density of microbubbles (microscopic voids within the contact lens) in affected lots."Microbubbles will not cause medical harm but may be associated with visual disturbances, particularly in low-light conditions," reads the statement.The recall has been categorized as a type II recall. According to Health Canada, a type II recall is assigned to a situation where "the use of, or exposure to, a recalled product may cause temporary adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote."AcuvueThe announcement didn't specify how many of the affected lots were sold in Can...

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2 w. ago Bitget Launches ‘PRO’ Mode with Customized Services for Institutional Clients and VIP Traders

VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the launch of Bitget PRO, a new program designed to support institutional and VIP trading needs. Built to meet the operational requirements of high-volume market participants, the program delivers an optimized trading environment with access to lower […]

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2 w. ago B.C. Lions playing waiting game with Nathan Rourke injury, hoping rest leads to Saturday start

Star quarterback, who suffered an oblique injury Thursday, was a limited practice participant and remains day-to-day for Saturday rematch with Winnipeg

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2 w. ago Ottawa plans to introduce bill for open banking, department says

Open banking is about allowing Canadians and businesses to securely share their financial data with third parties other than their banks.

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2 w. ago Federal government says it will move open banking forward at ‘earliest opportunity’

OTTAWA — The federal government says it will introduce legislation to implement open banking at its “earliest opportunity” as some advocates warn the project’s momentum may have stalled. Open banking — or consumer-driven banking, as Ottawa calls it — is about allowing Canadians and businesses to securely share their financial data with third parties other […]

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2 w. ago Porter Airlines is North America’s Best Regional Airline: Skytrax

TORONTO — Porter Airlines was selected as Best Regional Airline in North America at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, for the second consecutive year. The category includes airlines that primarily or exclusively fly within North America. Over 100 countries participate in the world’s largest airline passenger satisfaction survey to select the award winners. This […]

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2 w. ago Mitch Marner is reportedly ghosting Toronto Maple Leafs in contract talks

Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs appear to be in the silent treatment portion of what's looking like a messy breakup between the star and the team.According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman on the latest edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast, the two parties aren't exactly on speaking terms, with Marner slated to hit free agency next month."Marner's camp is not engaged with [the Leafs]. And I think everybody knows the way this is going to be heading — that on July 1, he's gonna go out there, he's going to hit the market, he's going to pick a team, he's going to set a contract, and he's not coming back to Toronto," Friedman said.The sports journalist added the Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings and Vegas Golden Knights as possible teams interested in Marner, who is coming off a six-year deal worth $10.93 million USD per season.FanDuel Sports Network's Andy Strickland had...

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2 w. ago Keith Gerein: Demands of old and new infrastructure have Edmonton's budget stuck in traffic

For Edmonton motorists who have grown frustrated with construction and congestion these days — particularly those who live or work in the west end — the situation, as ugly as it is, could also be considerably worse. Undoubtedly that comes as cold comfort to those regularly stuck in traffic. And yet it is important to […]

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2 w. ago CGTN: From father to son: The enduring values guiding Xi Jinping

On Father’s Day, CGTN published an article discussing how the teachings and example set by Xi Jinping’s father have silently influenced his governance philosophy, particularly his firm stance on standing with the people and his emphasis on the importance of research and investigation. BEIJING, June 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — During a 2021 visit to […]

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