5 h. ago Amazon Prime Day sales fall 41% on first day, brand adviser says

Amazon.com Inc took a big gamble this year by expanding its annual Prime Day summer sale to four days from two, betting the extension would give shoppers more time to navigate the millions of deals on its sprawling web store. The preliminary results are grim, raising the stakes for the event’s remaining days. Momentum Commerce, […]

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5 h. ago Senator Raises Climate Warning Amid Texas Floods and Trump’s Tax Bill

Sheldon Whitehouse will give his 300th floor speech on climate on Wednesday, less than a week after Congress rolled back clean energy incentives.

Society

5 h. ago Canada continues to fall behind on building up EV charging network: experts

OTTAWA — Canada continues to fall behind on efforts to build up a network of electric vehicle charging stations, even as the rising number of chargers along key corridors makes it easier for Canadians to take their EVs on longer trips, researchers say. There are a little more than 35,000 charging stations across the country […]

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6 h. ago ICTC and Vector Institute Partner to Accelerate Canada’s AI Talent Pipeline

OTTAWA, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) and the Vector Institute are pleased to announce a transformative new partnership dedicated to building the workforce of the future and accelerating Canada’s leadership in artificial intelligence (AI). ICTC and the Vector Institute will equip students and startups with the critical […]

Culture

10 h. ago Ontario rent prices keep falling and here's where they're cheapest right now

It may not be a good time to own a condo in Ontario (at least, if you're looking to sell), but it sure is a good time to lease one — or any property type in the province, for that matter — as rent prices have been on a steady downward trajectory in major hubs like Toronto.The 6ix just saw another 4.7 per cent year-over-year dip in the average monthly rent rate for a place, marking the ninth consecutive month of rent declines, according to the latest National Rent Report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation. (By comparison, Canada as a whole saw a 2.7 per cent drop.)As of June, tenants in the city now pay around $2,283 for the typical one-bedroom apartment (which is 0.8 per cent less than in May and 6.6 per cent less than this time last year), and $2,929 for a two-bedroom unit (0.1 per cent less than the month prior and 8.4 per cent less than in June 2024).Renters in shared accommodation pay approximately $1,188 per month for a room, a 3.9 per cent decrease from ...

Economics

11 h. ago REVIEW: In ‘Superman,’ the original superhero is back with a brisk new attitude

It’s been almost 50 years since Christopher Reeve starred in “Superman,” the 1978 movie that opened what is now an endless spigot of superhero movies. It didn’t invent the tropes of messiah-like figures with supernatural powers or the building of elaborate on-screen worlds only to reduce them to apocalyptic rubble, but its contours have now […]

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11 h. ago Leadership over lip service: Building a safer Calgary for everyone

Calgary is the best city in the world in which to live, work and raise a family. However, we are currently facing a public safety crisis we cannot afford to ignore. Our downtown is plagued by crime, addiction and social disorder. Calgary just plummeted from fifth to 18th place in The Economist’s rankings of the […]

Politics

12 h. ago Hometown Champion: Strathroy octogenarian sees volunteerism as community building

Ruth Ann McGuire has spent a lifetime shaping her Strathroy community through volunteering and opening her doors to those in need. This is Part One of Postmedia's How Canada Wins: Love Where We Live summer series

Sport

18 h. ago Czan and Christy: Better zoning is how we'll meet Ottawa's housing needs

Appropriate building heights, less red tape, modular homes — the city can create a zoning regime that welcomes innovative construction.

Culture

25 h. ago Photon Marine and Silverback Marine Launch Significantly Funded Electric Workboats Through CARB CORE Voucher Program

California customers can now receive up to $300,000 per vessel plus $100,000 in charging infrastructure support starting in August PORTLAND, Ore., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Photon Marine, a developer of high-performance electric outboard propulsion systems, and Silverback Marine, a premier builder of commercial aluminum vessels, announced today that eight electric workboat configurations have […]

Transport

26 h. ago 'Traumatized': Management did not handle dead tenant properly, say Boardwalk residents

Residents called police directly after management suggested they call customer service about an 'unbearable' smell coming from a unit

Events

29 h. ago Un feu de forêt dans le sud de la France atteint la ville de Marseille

Les habitants ont été appelés à évacuer. Le feu se propagerait rapidement.

Other

29 h. ago Connexall Now Available in Epic Toolbox as Alert Manager Solution

Milestone Underscores Connexall’s Seamless Integration with Epic for Clinical Alerting and Interoperability TORONTO — Connexall, a global leader in clinical communication, alarm management, and workflow optimization, today announced its designation in the “Alert Manager Integration” category in Epic Toolbox on Showroom. This achievement highlights Connexall’s expertise in driving seamless integration with disparate systems to provide […]

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31 h. ago RCMP say vandalism spree in Alberta town caused over $1M in property damage

Officers arrived to find windows shattered in the building and in the vehicles.

Economics

31 h. ago Wimbledon: Alcaraz, expéditif face à Norrie, qualifié pour les demi

Le double tenant du titre, Carlos Alcaraz, s’est qualifié pour les demi-finales de Wimbledon après avoir éliminé le Britannique Cameron Norrie.

Transport

32 h. ago After 100 per cent gain, how much higher can Bombardier stock fly?

RBC among slew of analysts to raise price target for private jetmaker

Events

34 h. ago Child care costs more of a concern in the U.S. than birth rates, poll shows

A new poll in the U.S. shows Americans are more concerned about the financial cost of raising a child rather than declining birth rates overall.

Economics

34 h. ago Rents easing across most major markets but many tenants not feeling relief: CMHC

Canada’s housing agency says advertised rents in some major cities are easing due to factors such as increased supply and slower immigration, but renters are still not feeling relief. In its mid-year rental market update, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says average asking rents for a two-bedroom purpose-built apartment were down year-over-year in markets such […]

Politics

34 h. ago Northfield Capital Completes Strategic Aviation Expansion With Acquisition of Second Pilatus PC

Final aircraft closes multi-unit fleet buildout including two helicopters and expanded debt facility to meet surging charter demand TORONTO, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Northfield Capital Corporation (TSX-V: NFD.A) (“Northfield” or the “Corporation”), a proudly Canadian-owned investment company, is pleased to announce the completion of its aviation fleet expansion strategy through the acquisition of […]

Economics

34 h. ago Blockmate Ventures to Present at the AI & Technology Virtual Investor Conference July 10th

Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend online at VirtualInvestorConferences.com TORONTO, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blockmate Ventures (OTCQB: MATEF | TSXV: MATE), based in Toronto, focused on venture building scalable Blockchain businesses, today announced that Domenic Carosa, Founder & Chairman, will present live at the AI […]

Culture