13 h. ago Canada Cup: Emma Entzminger is knocking out base hits and fighting fires

National softball team offensive spark plug has been on Victoria Fire Department for 18 months, sees similarities in her sport and job

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13 h. ago Bullet holes riddle windows of Indian star Kapil Sharma’s Surrey, B.C., restaurant

Police in British Columbia are investigating after shots were fired at a restaurant linked to a prominent Indian comedian, with apparent footage of the shooting widely shared on social media. Kap’s Cafe is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma, who posted a video of the newly opened establishment on Instagram this week. Surrey […]

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15 h. ago Rockin' Thunder, Europa Super Circus and more weekend fun in Edmonton

Rockin’ Thunder: Was time when it was inconceivable you wouldn’t hear Def Leppard at least three times a day out in the wilds of Edmonton, which is certainly still true if you have AM radio cranked in the shop. The New Wave of British Heavy Metal pioneers, going since the year Star Wars came out, […]

Economics

17 h. ago Teachers, opposition blast Ford government school board takeover as ‘power grab’

On Thursday, Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles was joined by teaching unions and a Toronto District School Board trustee to oppose recent major moves by the education minister.

Politics

17 h. ago Ontario's new Hard Rock Hotel just opened and here's what's inside

Ottawa has just hit a high note with the grand opening of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, the first fully integrated Hard Rock resort in Canada.Opening its doors on July 3, 2025, this $350 million venue transformed the historic Rideau Carleton Raceway into a 150,000 sq. ft. entertainment titan that merges gaming, dining, accommodations and live performances under one roof.The mammoth space offers 150 guest rooms, including 22 luxury suites in the hotel, while the gaming portion of the property has more than 1,000 slot machines and 40 live-action table games, plus high-limit areas, electronic table options and a dedicated Baccarat room.Of course, the Hard Rock experience would be incomplete without the food! Food lovers can choose between fine dining at Council Oak Steaks & Seafood restaurant, classic American fare at the Hard Rock Café, or one of the diverse quick-service outlets in the Marketplace, which has Italian and Shaw...

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17 h. ago Italian belly dancer arrested in Egypt for offending public morals

While belly dancing has its roots in the Middle East, an Italian woman was accused of offending public morals and arrested by Egyptian authorities last month. Sohila Tarek Hassan Haggag, who belly dances under the name Linda Martino and is a social media influencer with more than 2.2 million Instagram followers, was arrested at the […]

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17 h. ago Police shaken by teen’s alleged violent sex attack on Ontario girl, 8

'This has definitely been a tough one for our officers ... Sometime people forget many police officers are also parents,' OPP spokesman said

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18 h. ago Motorcyclist allegedly spotted racing through GTA at nearly 300 km/h

York Regional Police have charged a Richmond Hill man with multiple criminal and provincial offences after it’s alleged he attempted to dodge officers by racing across the GTA on a motorcycle at speeds approaching 300 km/h. On July 4 at approximately 10:30 a.m., officers patrolling near Bloomington Rd. and Hwy. 404 in Aurora observed a […]

Sport

18 h. ago «Tinder, c’est un jeu comme au casino»: le but premier des applications de rencontre n’est pas celui que vous croyez

Trouver l’amour via les applications de rencontre n’est pas une mince affaire, et c’est sans doute en raison de l’intention qui se cache derrière.

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19 h. ago Le combat «le plus important jamais présenté au Casino» en septembre

Osleys Iglesias disputera un duel éliminatoire de l’IBF.

Economics

19 h. ago Adventures in Streaming: Outer Limits is your next favourite binge

If one measures the success of a TV series by its spinoffs, Star Trek (Paramount+), must stand alone, with an astonishing 13 different television iterations — that’s not even counting the dozen or so movies. Surely, though, the original series –Trekkers call it TOS for short — was the fountainhead that inspired all those offshoots. […]

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19 h. ago Raptors Summer League primer: Look for Ja’Kobe Walter, Gradey Dick, rookies to impress

Murray-Boyles, Martin and Hepburn will get a lot of runway in Vegas action.

Sport

19 h. ago Police investigate shots fired at Bollywood star Kapil Sharma's newly opened Kap's Cafe

Police are investigating after a number of shots were fired at Kap's Cafe in Surrey in the early morning hours of July 10, 2025. The cafe is owned by Bollywood star Kapil Sharma and had marked its opening just days earlier.

Events

20 h. ago Man on receiving end shares aftermath of viral golf course fight with ex

Image was shared on social media by an acquaintance of the alleged fighter

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20 h. ago English golf star Charley Hull withdraws from Evian Championship after collapsing

English golfer Charley Hull withdrew from the first round of the Evian Championship on Thursday after collapsing to the ground twice because of a virus, organizers said. French organizers said Hull felt unwell on the fourth tee and received medical attention after collapsing. She then got up and hit her tee shot before going to […]

Economics

20 h. ago Halifax police shoot armed man after overnight standoff in west

Police say crisis negotiators tried to de-escalate the situation, but the man refused to come outside and allegedly continued to make threats toward police all night.

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20 h. ago For PWHL star Brianne Jenner, it wouldn’t be summer without a hockey camp or two

Brianne Jenner doesn’t have to look far at all these days for examples of the impact the PWHL is having on society. The captain of the Ottawa Charge is heading into hers and the league’s third year. She’s also a long-time player on the summer hockey camp circuit — first as a participant, then tagging […]

Sport

21 h. ago Female gym teacher charged for sex crimes with two teen girls, boy

A female British gym teacher allegedly used two teen girls and a boy as her sexual playthings. According to cops, Bronwen James, 29, is now charged with 13 sex-related offences over three years. James had been a gym teacher and coach at the Hardenhuish School in Chippenham, Wiltshire, and Bitterne Park School in Southampton, Hampshire. Charges […]

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21 h. ago Pritzker Scores Win as Boston Battery Maker Moves to Chicago

Battery manufacturer Pure Lithium Corp. will move its operations to Chicago from Boston, handing Illinois Governor JB Pritzker another win.

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21 h. ago Phoenix Suns sign Devin Booker to extension worth more than $72M per year

The Phoenix Suns have signed star guard Devin Booker to a two-year, US$145-million maximum contract extension through the 2029-30 season, two people with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The people spoke Wednesday on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. The 28-year-old Booker has been one of the […]

Economics