3 h. ago New Westminster police investigate assault against Facebook Marketplace seller

The man gave chase after he realized he was paid in counterfeit bills

Economics

12 h. ago Thales Reinforces its Leadership in eSIM and IoT Connectivity with a ‘Ready to Use’ Certified Solution

At a time when billions of connected objects are reshaping industries, Thales has achieved an essential security certification for its eSIM solution, reinforcing its leadership in trusted connectivity management for the Internet of Things (IoT). The certification, granted by the GSMA under the eSIM Security Assurance (eSA) scheme, marks a significant milestone in enabling large-scale, […]

Politics

15 h. ago China Shuns Costly LNG Imports Even as Summer Power Demand Rises

Sweltering temperatures are pushing up appetite for electricity in China — just not yet enough to revive the country’s spot purchases of costly liquefied natural gas.

Economics

17 h. ago After vandals cause $458K in damage, New West mulls plan to protect Pier Park

A portion of Westminster Pier Park has been cut off from the continuous riverfront esplenade for more than three years due to an active development site.

Economics

19 h. ago Man serving time for killing business associate in 2010 granted day parole

In April 2010, the body of Patrick 'Patty' Leblanc was found in the trunk of his Cadillac in a parking lot in New Westminster

Economics

20 h. ago FIFA 2026 impacts to shutter Lower Mainland courts for nearly a month

As a result of World Cup impacts, the Vancouver, New Westminster, Abbotsford and Chilliwack law courts will be virtually shut down between June 12 and July 8, 2026.

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21 h. ago Water deaths: Why such a heavy early summer toll in London region?

Just weeks into a sweltering summer, there already have been five drownings and several close calls in the London-region.

Events

28 h. ago Why a steeply discounted Bluetti power station should be your ultimate summer sidekick

Amazon Prime Day is more of a Prime week in 2025. From July 7 to 13, Canadians can get sweet savings on all their favourite products and wishlist items, including BLUETTI power stations at the lowest price point in company history.A pioneer in clean energy technology, BLUETTI is known for its portable power stations and home battery systems. From off-grid living to emergency power backup and everything in between, these power banks will have your back in the best and worst of times.BLUETTI products will be available for up to 56 per cent off on Amazon Canada and BLUETTI's official website until July 13. You can also get an extra 5 per cent off with the promo codes PD5OFFCA on Amazon, and BLUETTI5OFF on the website.Here are some of the sweet prices available for various devices – and how they can act as your ultimate summer sidekick.Camping and light backupThe new Elite 100 V2 offers compact power and big capabilities.Thirty per cent smaller than its predecessor, this ...

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30 h. ago Medela Launches The Most Advanced Wearable Breast Pump: Magic InBra™ With FluidFeel Technology™ in Canada

Hospital-grade performance meets superior comfort in a cutting-edge wearable breast pump Toronto, Canada, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Medela, the brand trusted by millions of moms worldwide and the #1 brand in hospitals1, today announced the Canadian launch of Magic InBra™, the most advanced wearable breast pump the brand has developed so far. Weighing […]

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44 h. ago OCDSB trustees locked out of emails as Ontario takes over school board

The Ministry of Education said the takeover, which was announced on June 27, will address concerns of "financial mismanagement" and growing deficit in the district.

Society

5 d. ago BettingTop10 Expands to New Zealand, Bringing Trusted Sports Betting Information to Local Users

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the demand for trusted information about betting sites increased globally, and following successful sites in Canada, Australia and South Asian countries, BettingTop10 has launched its new local site in New Zealand. Part of the Beyond Media group and a well-known leader in the sports betting […]

Sport

6 d. ago ADIA, CVC Said Among Firms Eyeing Stake in $12 Billion Aggreko

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, buyout firms KKR & Co. and CVC Capital Partners Plc are among parties considering buying a minority stake in Aggreko, one of the world’s biggest suppliers of portable power generators, according to people familiar with the matter.

Economics

6 d. ago Innovia Medical Advances Strategic Vision with Acquisitions of Grace Medical and Hurricane Medical

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Innovia Medical, a global medical device company focused on specialty surgical products, announced today the acquisitions of two well-respected specialty medical device companies: Grace Medical, a global leader in Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) solutions, and Hurricane Medical, a trusted provider of Ophthalmic surgical products. These acquisitions mark a pivotal milestone […]

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7 d. ago Pet abandonments in Quebec used to spike around Canada Day; now they’re year

MONTREAL — Canada Day has traditionally been synonymous in Montreal with moving day: piles of junk on street corners, sweaty bodies carrying couches up and down the city’s winding staircases _ and a spike in abandoned animals at shelters. However, Montreal’s SPCA is no longer seeing a big jump in animal surrenders around July 1, […]

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8 d. ago Early heatwave hits parts of Europe increasing wildfire risks

Severe heat was recorded in Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal before the weekend, with locals and tourists alike taking shelter from the sweltering conditions.

Events

8 d. ago One Model Named “Ethical AI Solution of the Year” in 2025 AI Breakthrough Awards

Recognition Highlights Commitment to Trusted, Transparent Workforce Insights AUSTIN, Texas — One Model, the People Analytics platform trusted by enterprise HR teams, today announced that it has been named “Ethical AI Solution of the Year” in the 8th annual AI Breakthrough Awards. The program, which received more than 5,000 nominations from 20+ countries, honors the […]

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9 d. ago October election changes cost municipalities millions, longer return times 

“This time, if you're voting for a mayoral candidate, you're voting for a counselor candidate, and you're eligible to vote for a trustee in a school board, each of those races is going to be on a separate piece of paper."

Politics

1 week ago Ford government sends supervisors into TDSB and others, sidelining trustees

The move effectively gives the provincial government control over the day-to-day decisions of those boards, taking it away from trustees elected in October 2022.

Politics

1 week ago Opinion: Cooling isn’t a luxury for B.C.'s seniors. It’s a lifeline

Opinion: It's time for legislation that concretely offers seniors real protection so they aren't left to sweltering apartments, unreliable cooling programs, or inaccessible public services on their own

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1 week ago How BLUETTI's new power solution can help upgrade your summer adventures in Ontario

Toronto summers rarely mean staying in the city. Whether you're off to cottage country, a campsite, or the islands, connecting with nature is something every Toronto resident covets after a long, cold winter.But unplugging doesn’t have to mean going without power — and when outlets are putting you out, a portable power solution can turn a beach-bum day into a sweet seasonal retreat.Launching in Canada on July 1, the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 is the new compact power station from the experts in portable power. It comes in at just 25.3 lbs and powers up to 80 per cent in under 45 minutes, setting the power station up to be a summer essential.Want to scoop one up? There's a two-week launch deal worth marking your calendars for, putting this compact powerhouse into "super early bird" price territory for a limited time. Built for Ontario summersBLUETTI isn’t new to the clean energy game. In fact, the company has designed portable power gear since 2009,...

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