2 h. ago Family, neighbours of Lions Bay landslide victims call lawsuit 'frivolous'

Man who had reservoir built filed lawsuit claiming “harassment, threats, false allegations," says he's not responsible for deadly slide

Events

2 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays pitcher goes on Tim Hortons coffee run in full uniform

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman seems to be fully embracing his new roots.The 32-year-old closer, who was originally drafted ninth overall by the Blue Jays in 2014, chose to sign a three-year, $30 million deal in Toronto this past offseason. Despite being born in America, he appears to be doing everything he can to embrace both his new city and country.On Thursday, the Blue Jays uploaded a video of Hoffman making a run to Tim Hortons in his full gear.Quick Tims run for the team? ☕️Hoff's got us covered! pic.twitter.com/AENEJ6dq1n— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) July 3, 2025"I drink coffee every morning," Hoffman says in the clip. "I have four kids, so coffee is usually the best way that I can start my day. I feel like the best way to do that here in Canada is to make a Tim Hortons run."Hoffman showed up at the popular Canadian fast food chain with a large list of items his teammates had requested."I have a bit of a big order that the guys se...

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3 h. ago Power outage hits the Czech Republic, disrupts Prague public transport

PRAGUE (AP) — A temporary power outage hit parts of the Czech Republic’s capital and other areas of the country Friday, bringing public transport and trains to a standstill, officials said. Prague’s entire subway network was inoperative starting at noon, the capital city’s transport authority said. But the A and C lines were restored in […]

Sport

4 h. ago Huge housing, office development pitched around 100 Kellogg Lane

The thriving, converted Kellogg factory could soon be the seed for an entire residential and office district in east London, according to a planning application recently submitted to the city. It includes four mixed-use buildings, one six storeys tall, two 30-storey towers, and a 44-storey tower with hotel rooms, stacked townhomes, two new parking garages […]

Sport

4 h. ago More than 20 are injured when bus flips over in northeastern Germany

BERLIN (AP) — A bus carrying travelers from Denmark to Austria skidded off a road in northern Germany and flipped over on Friday, injuring more than 20 people including one seriously, police said. The bus, operated by Flixbus, left the Autobahn motorway in the pre-dawn hours on an exchange leading to the city of Röbel, […]

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5 h. ago Axi Announces ‘Trading Places’ campaign with Manchester City Women stars

SYDNEY, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading online FX and CFD broker Axi has launched their new campaign, ‘Trading Places’ with Manchester City Women. Hosted by Sports Broadcaster and Manchester City presenter, Natalie Pike, the ‘Trading Places’ campaign features Man City Women stars as they step out of their comfort zones, and compete against […]

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5 h. ago With tariffs and market turmoil, what events should trigger a financial plan update?

FP Answers: Proper financial planning helps you get what you want and keep it, no matter what happens

Economics

5 h. ago J.D. Tuccille: NYC mayor hopeful’s stated goal is ‘seizing the means of production’

The potential new face of New York City — and the Democratic Party — is the latest in U.S. political lunacy

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6 h. ago TRREB: More Interest Rate Cuts and a Trade Deal Would Further Improve Home Sales

TORONTO, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ownership housing affordability continued to improve in June 2025. Average selling prices and borrowing costs remained lower than last year’s levels. However, despite some month-over-month momentum, many would-be homebuyers remained on the sidelines due to economic uncertainty.  “The GTA housing market continued to show signs of recovery in […]

Economics

7 h. ago Deachman: Ottawa beaches — starting with Britannia — need to boost safety

A drowning near Westboro Beach this week reminds us all of the perils of swimming in rivers and lakes. That's why it's so perplexing that the city hasn't fixed a major hazard at Britannia Beach.

Culture

8 h. ago Indonesia Sees ‘Bold’ US Trade Deal, Offers Major Tariff Cuts

Indonesia is confident it is close to securing a “bold” trade deal with the US that will span critical minerals, energy, defense cooperation and market access ahead of the looming tariff deadline, according to the nation’s chief negotiator.

Economics

14 h. ago China shows signs of tackling the price wars that are taking a toll on its EV industry

BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese government is signaling enough is enough when it comes to the fierce competition in the country’s electric car market. China’s industrial policy has engineered a remarkable transformation to electric vehicles in what is the world’s largest auto market. In so doing, it has spawned far more makers than can possibly […]

Economics

16 h. ago Diddy’s history of violence influenced judge’s decision to keep him locked up for now

NEW YORK — In rejecting Sean “Diddy” Combs’ release on bail, a federal judge confronted the hip-hop impresario with a disturbing aspect of his criminal case that his lawyers couldn’t deny: His history of violence. Combs’ defence lawyers claimed he is a changed man. But Judge Arun Subramanian on Wednesday let the Bad Boy Records […]

Events

16 h. ago Blue Jays manager John Schneider laughs off claim by renowned Yankees broadcaster

As he prepared to see if his Blue Jays could pull off a decisive four-game sweep of the visiting New York Yankees on Thursday, manager John Schneider had an amused reaction to the assertion of a renowned Bronx Bombers broadcaster that the Blue Jays “aren’t a first-place team.” Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay can take a […]

Transport

16 h. ago Alberta transportation minister, Calgary mayor trade letters over bike lanes

In a letter obtained by Global News, Alberta's transportation minister said he is concerned with the City of Calgary's approach to building bicycle lanes.

Sport

16 h. ago Free B.C. course aims to protect whales by better educating boaters

A B.C. research and conservation group has crafted a new free course aimed at helping protect whales by educating boaters about laws and safety.

Other

18 h. ago Auto theft claims soar in Alberta as insurance industry calls on province for help

The Insurance Bureau of Canada reports that the cost of auto theft claims in Alberta jumped from $67 million in 2021 to $110.3 million in 2024.

Economics

18 h. ago Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. Announces Date for Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Conference Call

OAKVILLE, Ontario — Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX/NYSE: AQN) (“AQN”) today announced plans to release its second quarter 2025 financial results on Friday, August 8, 2025, before market open. AQN will hold an earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. eastern time on Friday, August 8, 2025, hosted by Chief Executive Officer, Rod West, and […]

Culture

18 h. ago Bird Construction Inc. Announces Release Date and Conference Call for 2025 Second Quarter Financial Results

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT) announced today that it will release its 2025 second quarter financial results after market close on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. A conference call and live webcast to discuss the results will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (ET). […]

Culture

19 h. ago Sienna Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results Release Date and Conference Call

MARKHAM, Ontario, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sienna Senior Living Inc. (“Sienna” or the “Company”) (TSX: SIA) announced that it will report its 2025 second quarter results after market close on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Nitin Jain, President and Chief Executive Officer, and David Hung, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Investments, will host […]

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