11 h. ago Former Australian cricketer, captain and coach Bob Simpson dies at age 89

SYDNEY (AP) — Bob Simpson, a former player, captain and coach and one of the most influential figures in Australian cricket, has died at the age of 89. Cricket Australia on Saturday confirmed the death of Simpson, who represented Australia in 62 tests and two one-day internationals between 1957 and 1978. Simpson scored 4,869 test […]

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11 h. ago First Nation in B.C. says 41 more graves found by penetrating radar at school sit

The Shishalh Nation says 41 more unmarked graves have been found at the former St. Augustine’s residential school site, bringing the total to 81 and confirming survivors' accounts.

Society

28 h. ago Doug Ford hands cabinet ministers mandate letters months after winning snap election

Multiple sources confirmed to Global News that mandate letters were finally delivered to cabinet ministers this week, giving each member of Ford’s top team specific instructions.

Politics

28 h. ago Travel chaos starts for passengers impacted by Air Canada labour dispute

The Ottawa International Airport Authority said it was continuing to monitor the situation and advised those with Air Canada bookings to confirm the flight status online "in anticipation of disruptions beginning Aug. 16."

Culture

28 h. ago Harley le microcochon pourra rester chez lui, car il n’est pas un animal de ferme

Harley le microcochon pourra rester chez lui en toute légitimité puisqu’il n’est pas considéré comme un animal de ferme, a tranché la Cour supérieure

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31 h. ago Whole Foods in Toronto having huge closing sale with steep grocery discounts

In case you haven't heard the news, next week will mark the end for two Toronto locations of U.S. grocery chain Whole Foods.The company, known worldwide for its fresh, organic produce and health-focused products, will be permanently closing the doors of its 4771 Yonge St. and 1860 Bayview Ave. stores, the former of which opened in 2014 and the latter, in 2017.Staff were allegedly told of their impending layoffs on the morning of Friday, Aug. 15, soon after which chatter about the developments started up on social media.A representative for Whole Foods has since confirmed the shutdowns to blogTO, saying that the two aforementioned shops will be open until Aug. 22.Given that there's only a week left of their operations, this means that there will also be a closing sale — which is actually set to be pretty massive, we've been told.The blowout events will begin at both locations on Saturday, Aug. 16, when customers will be able to nab products for 50 per...

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31 h. ago Grocery giant reveals it's opening a new store in Toronto amid closure of two others

Whole Foods, the health-focused supermarket chain with somewhat of a cult following, has just confirmed the closure of two of its Toronto stores — but, alongside the less-positive news, the company has shared that it will be opening a new outpost in the city to make up for it.Staff at the Leaside and Yonge-Sheppard locations of the American purveyor of organic, good-for-you groceries and pre-made meals found out early on Friday morning that their workplaces were set to close later this month; on August 22, to be exact, a Whole Foods spokesperson confirmed to blogTO after our initial reporting on what were, earlier this morning, just rumours."Like any retail business, we regularly evaluate each of our stores and make decisions to position the company for long-term success," a company representative told us over email around 11 a.m."We are committed to supporting all impacted team members and making any transition as seamless as possible, and l...

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33 h. ago CUPE: 88% of Canadians support Air Canada flight attendants, new poll confirms

TORONTO — New polling conducted by Abacus Data confirms that nearly 9-in-10 Canadians support Air Canada flight attendants’ fight for fair pay – and they want the federal government to back off and let them negotiate it freely and fairly. 88% per cent of Canadians believe flight attendants should be paid for all work-related duties […]

Economics

35 h. ago Qualtech Seating Systems, a Magna plant, will shut down in October, cutting 49 jobs, the company said in a statement.

A London automotive parts plant is shutting down, hurt by the extended closing of the Cami Assembly plant in Ingersoll. Qualtech Seating Systems, a Magna plant, will shut down in October, the company said in a statement. The plant employs 49 people.  “Magna confirms it has communicated to employees at its Qualtech Seating Systems facility […]

Economics

36 h. ago Whole Foods confirms it's closing multiple Toronto grocery stores

Bombshell claims about Whole Foods closing not just one, but multiple Toronto locations have been circulating on social media as of Friday morning from people who say they are current employees impacted by the shutdowns.And, the company has now confirmed the allegations.In a subreddit dedicated to news about the grocery empire, one user posted that the chain is preparing to shutter the store where they allegedly work in just a matter of days."Both Leaside and Yonge & Sheppard locations in Toronto, Canada are closing next week," they wrote shortly after 8 a.m Friday. They continued on to say that they were informed during a team huddle earlier that morning, bemoaning the last-minute layoff process.The Leaside location in question is at 1860 Bayview Ave., near Eglinton Ave. E, while the Yonge and Sheppard store is in the Hullmark Centre at 4771 Yonge St.A post to the r/wholefoods community on Reddit Friday ...

Economics

60 h. ago Des Autochtones dont les ancêtres ont renoncé au statut intentent une action collective

La requête déposée en Cour fédérale allègue qu’Ottawa leur refuse à tort le statut d’Autochtone.

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3 d. ago Traduction des jugements en français: le juge Dennis Galiatsatos ne pouvait pas trancher

Un juge de la Cour du Québec ne pouvait pas se prononcer sur la traduction en français d’un jugement rendu en anglais, tranche la Cour d’appel.

Society

3 d. ago No need to panic, but West Nile threat very real, Manitoba health expert says

Health experts say a confirmed case of West Nile Virus is connected to someone who travelled outside of Manitoba, but that doesn't mean there won't be homegrown cases this summer.

Science

3 d. ago Buffalo Bills running back James Cook ends contract standoff, agrees to four

Bills running back James Cook has ended his contract standoff by signing a four-year deal, Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane said Wednesday. Cook’s deal will pay him $48 million over the four years, two people with knowledge of the agreement confirmed to The Associated Press. The contract includes $30 million in guaranteed money, one of […]

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3 d. ago À VOIR: les Dragons de Shanghai confirment l'embauche de Gerard Gallant

Après des semaines de spéculation, Gerard Gallant aboutit finalement dans la KHL.

Economics

5 d. ago Ryder Cup consolation for Fleetwood after heartbreak in Memphis

Tommy Fleetwood’s disappointment at another failure to secure his first PGA Tour victory has been tempered by confirmation he has secured his place on Europe’s Ryder Cup team. The English golfer went into the final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, Tenn., on Sunday with a one-shot lead. But a poor finish […]

Culture

5 d. ago Largest wildfire continues to gain ground in eastern Newfoundland

SMALL POINT-ADAM’S COVE-BLACKHEAD-BROAD COVE, N.L. — He has no official confirmation, but Luo Xu is certain his family’s evacuated home in eastern Newfoundland has been destroyed by wildfire. On Saturday night, he watched live images from a security camera inside the property in Western Bay showing smoke and then flames filling the screen before going […]

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5 d. ago U.S. Steel plant blast injures, traps dozens near Pittsburgh

There are no confirmed fatalities at the Clairton Coke Works, said Abigail Gardner, director of communications for Allegheny County.

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5 d. ago Explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania leaves dozens hurt and people trapped under rubble

An explosion Monday at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh has left dozens wounded and people trapped under the rubble, with emergency workers on site trying to rescue them, officials said. There are no confirmed fatalities at the Clairton Coke Works, said Abigail Gardner, director of communications for Allegheny County. The Allegheny County Emergency Services […]

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6 d. ago Une frappe israélienne «ciblée» tue 5 journalistes d’Al Jazeera à Gaza

L’armée israélienne a confirmé avoir ciblé un «terroriste» qui «se faisait passer pour un journaliste ».

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