60 m. ago As Musk’s ‘robotaxi’ rollout approaches, Democratic lawmakers in Texas try to throw up a roadblock

NEW YORK (AP) — A group of Democratic lawmakers in Texas is asking Elon Musk to delay the planned rollout of driverless ‘robotaxis’ in the state this weekend to assure that the vehicles are safe. In a letter, seven state legislators asked Tesla to wait until September when a new law takes effect that will […]

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67 m. ago Pine Creek offers family a quiet community to plant roots in

New home by Anthem attracts family through its "thoughtful design, which perfectly balances functionality and esthetics.”

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76 m. ago Canada could be getting 'nutrition facts' labels for telecom plans

"Nutrition labels have been around for decades, are familiar to most, if not all, Canadians, and have consistently helped people make clearer, faster and more informed decisions about complex products," reads the opening statement from University of Ottawa professor Marina Pavlovic."They distill dense scientific data, such as sodium content and serving size, into an easy‑to‑read format that supports everyday decision‑making."While her stance may be clear, there were four days of hearings during which major telecoms, minor players, advocacy groups and concerned citizens presented their cases to the CRTC regarding the potential for new nutrition labels for Canadian home internet. The U.S. did something similar in the spring of 2024. However, since it's only been out for a little while, adoption numbers should be taken with a grain of salt.The goal of these labels is to make it easier for everyday Canadians to compare internet plans with one easy-...

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1 hour ago New Vancouver clothing brand offers 'intentional, timeless' designs

Canadian clothing brand Hijulez offers designs made in Vancouver. Find out more.

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1 hour ago In Kyoto, the past and present collide for Chanel's latest high jewelry collection

Chanel reveals latest High Jewellery collection in Japan

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1 hour ago Opinion: Plan for downtown Edmonton should reflect the needs of everyone

On June 26, city council will vote on whether to extend the Downtown Community Revitalization Levy — funding that would support the new Downtown Action Plan, a $553-million strategy made up of eight main categories and 45 detailed subcategories. Over the past decade, downtown Edmonton has seen big changes: the Ice District and the long-awaited […]

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1 hour ago Bail hearing in July for Montreal mom charged with abandoning three

SALABERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD — The mother who allegedly abandoned her three-year-old daughter in rural Ontario for four days is scheduled to have a bail hearing early next month. Lawyers in Quebec court set hearing dates of July 3 and July 4 for the 34-year-old Montreal woman who faces one count of unlawful abandonment of a child. The […]

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1 hour ago L’Ontario centralise la planification des soins de santé en français

«Les francophones hors Québec veulent des soins en français», titrait Le Devoir il y a près de 25 ans, le 29 juin 1999.

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2 h. ago Spice kitchen, flex room and gathering spaces add to Cohen's versatility

The Cohen is a 1,7736-square-foot, three-bedroom home by Excel Homes open to tour in Lewisburg, northeast Calgary.

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2 h. ago Pilot killed in small plane crash in North Carolina raised a wheel to avoid a turtle, NTSB says

MOCKSVILLE, N.C. — The pilot of a small plane that crashed near a North Carolina airport this month had raised a wheel after landing to avoid hitting a turtle on the runway, according to a National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report. The pilot of the Universal Stinson 108 and a passenger were killed in the […]

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3 h. ago Live updates: Search continues for victims of Bow Glacier Falls rockslide

A search is ongoing today for victims of the rockslide in Banff National Park that killed one person and injured several others. The RCMP and Parks Canada said early today that their search continued throughout the night at Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park. “Parks Canada visitor safety teams will continue working today with […]

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3 h. ago Live updates: Second death confirmed in Bow Glacier Falls rockslide as search resumes

A second death has been confirmed as a result of Thursday’s rockslide in Banff National Park, as a search for other victims continues. The RCMP and Parks Canada said in a 10:15 a.m. update that their search continued throughout the night and into the morning at Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park. A second […]

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3 h. ago OnlyFans bodybuilder called ‘She Hulk’ beaten to death with hammer

Professional bodybuilder Zunilda Hoyos Mendez planned on saying goodbye to her husband. She wanted a divorce. Instead, Spanish cops say the bodybuilder known as “She Hulk” was battered to death with a hammer at her rented home on the Costa del Sol. Her partner — identified as Jarrod Gelling — was also discovered dead of […]

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5 h. ago What's happening behind the scenes at the Ontario Line's Queen Station

It seems Metrolinx has learned from the 13.5-year-long construction fiasco of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, as its latest mega project, the Ontario Line subway, is shaping up rapidly.While residents patiently wait for the former line to finally launch this fall — five years later than initially planned after numerous setbacks and cost overruns — key intersections across the city are being transformed for new stations on the latter route, and looking different every day.Gigantic caverns are being excavated below King-Bathurst and Queen-Spadina in preparation for the tunnel boring machines that will carve out the underground parts of the 15.6-kilometre-long line, which will stretch across 15 stops total, including downtown hubs at the aforementioned intersections and the nearby corner of Queen and Yonge streets.Queen-Yonge station will be one of the more complicated builds, as it already ser...

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5 h. ago French Lawmakers Urged to Drop Moratorium on Renewable Projects

France’s renewable energy industry urged lawmakers to ditch proposed legislation that would impose a moratorium on approving new solar and wind projects, saying it would destroy jobs and stall the nation’s plan to curb its use of polluting fossil fuels.

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5 h. ago An ugly Toronto parking lot has been transformed into a colourful oasis

A Toronto parking lot known for raking in over $1 million per year just gained a colourful addition.The Green P Carpark 244 at 34 Hanna Ave in Liberty Village is planned to be converted into a new public park following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the neighbourhood is getting a taste of things to come through a new temporary public space.The 184-spot surface parking lot at the corner of East Liberty Street and Hanna Avenue has just been spruced up with a colourful mural that invites locals to love their community.The Love Liberty mural by local artist Elise Goodhoofd officially opened on Friday, June 20 to kick off the summer season.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Liberty Village BIA (@libertyvillagebia)Goodhoofd explains that the 10,000 square foot mural "will be used as a temporary park for the next few years, during FIFA.""I painted eight-foot letters spe...

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5 h. ago EU Abandons Proposal to Lower Price Cap on Russian Oil to $45

The European Union shelved a plan for a stricter price cap on Russian oil exports over concerns that the US won’t back tougher sanctions due to rising crude prices.

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5 h. ago U.K. lawmakers back bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives

LONDON — U.K. lawmakers on Friday approved a bill to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives in a historic vote in Parliament that takes it a step nearer to becoming law. Members of Parliament voted 314-291 to back the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill following […]

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6 h. ago Ireland Shuts Last Coal Plant as Europe’s Phaseout Accelerates

Ireland became the latest European country to put an end to coal-fired power generation, with Spain and Italy set to follow soon.

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6 h. ago Best seafood recipes: A roundup of our favourite seafood dishes

Looking for a tasty fish or seafood recipe to cook for dinner or serve as an appetizer? Try one of these recipes.

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