48 m. ago Rescuers search for survivors after Houthi attack on cargo ship in the Red Sea

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Rescuers launched a search Wednesday for survivors of a Liberian-flagged cargo ship that came under attack from Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, authorities said. At least three mariners were killed and two were wounded. The attack on the Greek-owned Eternity C follows the Iranian-backed Houthis attacking another […]

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5 h. ago International food festival for sipping and snacking coming to Toronto this month

There's a food festival coming to Toronto this month featuring some of the city's hottest food and beverage vendors.Back for its second year, which is expected to be even bigger and better than the first, Toronto's premier "sip and snack" festival, Feastie, returns on July 19 for a full day featuring some of the hottest food and drinks the city has to offer.Founded on the goal of highlighting businesses owned by members of marginalized and underrepresented communities, this year's festival is set to feature over 40 different food and drink vendors spanning a swath of international cuisines.From Jamaican Patties to French Toast to locally-crafted wines to homemade Thai iced tea, there's only one thing guaranteed at Feastie: you won't go hungry. To make extra sure of that, there's a variety of food and beverage options on the docket priced at $10 or less, so there’s a feast in store regardless of your budget.Although anything is possible when you believe in y...

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5 h. ago JPMorgan Says China’s Crackdown on Overcapacity May Boost Stocks

Policies in China that are aimed at curbing excess capacity may be positive for equities and global trade if executed right, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Economics

8 h. ago Advocates, families of victims amplify calls for change after Kelowna woman’s death

"For every woman killed, there are thousands more living in fear," said Angela Marie MacDougall, executive director with Battered Women's Support Services.

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9 h. ago MANDEL: Killers sentenced to life for senseless ‘execution’ of beloved youth worker

The judge called it the murder trial’s “elephant in the room.” Why in the world did Noah Anderson, 24, Junior Jahmal Harvey, 23, and their two accomplices unleash 59 shots at strangers just enjoying a smoke in Regent Park? As the men ran for their lives, why did they pump 14 bullets into Thane Murray, […]

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9 h. ago Missing man last seen near Fallowfield Road, Ottawa police say

Lucas Glen was last seen around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, police said in a media release.

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9 h. ago Trump ‘not happy’ with Putin, blames him for killing ‘lot of people’ in Ukraine

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he’s “not happy” with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, saying Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine is “killing a lot of people” on both sides. “I’m not happy with him, I can tell you that much right now. This is killing a lot of people,” Trump said of […]

Politics

10 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

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10 h. ago Vancouver police search of houses, cars nets $285,000 in stolen luxury goods, cash

Most of the goods are from Lululemon, but also Versace, jewelry, liquor and baby formula

Economics

11 h. ago KDays 2025 rolls out bold new food lineup featuring sweet heat, global fusions, and pickle everything

More than 35 new menu items, including spicy mango soft serve and pickle-flavoured doughnuts, are set to debut at this summer’s fair.

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12 h. ago Edmonton police release enhanced photo of dead woman in hopes of identifying her

EPS says in the release that their Missing Persons Unity has "exhausted traditional investigative methods" but hasn't been able to identify the woman.

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12 h. ago 2 men, 1 wearing huge wig, linked to explosion outside B.C. cabinet minister’s office

Police believe the men set off "an unsophisticated home-made device, initiated by a burning fuse," but say they don't know if the incident was politically motivated.

Politics

13 h. ago Police seeking driver of black Honda seen near serious motorcycle crash east of Ottawa

The OPP are looking for the driver of a black Honda Civic or Accord seen near where a motorcycle rider was found with serious injuries.

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13 h. ago Why this Toronto dining cruise is a unique way to spend a summer evening

Patio season? Never heard of her! This summer in Toronto, it’s all about sipping drinks and eating delicious food right on the deck of a gorgeous cruise ship.I have to admit, I never really considered myself to be a cruise person. But after being invited to join City Cruises’ Summer Kick Off Cruise — which celebrated their first dinner cruise of the season — I’m getting myself a pair of boat shoes and will be setting sail more frequently!A sailor's welcomeI started the night by boarding the ship and being greeted by the entire crew. Arriving a bit early for boarding, I waited for the rest of my group by sipping a cocktail on the boat's open-air deck on the top floor — one of three levels on my vessel, the Toronto Odyssey.A Blue Hawaiian is as crisp and refreshing as the waters.The furniture was comfy and offered some cute photo ops with a large decorative lifebuoy. I was also serenaded by the live DJ and saxophonist com...

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13 h. ago Some residents concerned about being stranded on islands due to B.C. Ferries policy on damaged EVs

'In short, EVs can still travel with us. The updates are about safety and clarity, not restrictions on everyday drivers,' says B.C. Ferries

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14 h. ago Italy’s heroic police bloodhound found dead after eating food laced with nails

Animal rights activist Michela Vittoria Brambilla suggested that the dog had been targeted by criminals because of his role in seizing animals used in dog fighting.

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14 h. ago Videos capture brawls on and off Stampede grounds, four arrested after midway fight

Four people were arrested early Tuesday morning after a fight broke out at the Calgary Stampede midway. The altercation spilled into a midway game booth and involved several employees attempting to break up the fight. Calgary police say officers responded to reports of a disturbance where a fight had broken out between four people at […]

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14 h. ago Jesse Eisenberg leaves staff at a Toronto restaurant totally starstruck

The staff at one Toronto restaurant were shocked this week when they got a surprise visit from Oscar-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg.Though the actor is well-known for his Oscar-nominated performance in 2010's The Social Network, as well as more recent successes like A Real Pain (2024), for which he received an Oscar nomination for best screenplay, it appears as though Eisenberg isn't afraid to hit the streets of whatever city he's in and explore the local food scene.At least, that appears to be the case for him when he's in Toronto, as the actor recently made a surprise visit to West Queen West's Curryish Tavern, leaving the restaurant's owner and staff starstruck.Widely recognized as being among the best Indian restaurants in the city, it might come as no surprise that the stars would opt to spend their hard-earned days off there — but for owner Miheer Shete, it most certainly did.Miheer tells us that, prior to Eisenberg's appearance at the restau...

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14 h. ago FACT FOCUS: No, weather modification did not cause the deadly flash floods in Texas

As authorities search for victims of the flash floods in Texas that killed more than 100 people over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, social media users are spreading false claims that the devastation was caused by weather modification. Many pointed to one process in particular, blaming cloud seeding performed on July 2 by a […]

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15 h. ago Homicide investigators, police watchdog at Surrey home after officer

Detectives from the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team and the Independent Investigations Office are in Surrey, B.C., on Tuesday morning following a police-involved shooting.

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