76 m. ago France fines Shein 40M euros over ‘deceptive’ sales practices

Paris (AFP) — France announced Thursday a record 40 million-euro fine against e-commerce giant Shein over “deceptive commercial practices” after a competition inquiry, saying it misled customers on price deals and on its environmental impact. The French competition and anti-fraud office said the investigation found Shein used “deceptive commercial practices towards consumers regarding… price reductions”, […]

Economics

90 m. ago Major global tourist destinations about to get more expensive for Canadians

Visiting the Louvre is about to get more expensive for Canadian tourists.According to French news outlet Le Monde, non-European tourists will be required to pay €30 (approximately C$48) to visit major French museums starting January 1, 2026. That's about a C$13 increase from the current entrance fee of €22 (C$35).Sources from France's Ministry of Culture told the newspaper that the hike would be implemented at the Louvre and Château de Versailles.The government is also planning to test the tourist tax at either the Arc de Triomphe or the Conciergerie, and at the Château de Chambord, in Loire Valley (central France), as well as at Paris' Opéra Garnier.That means Canadians will need to factor in an additional fee if they want to see the Mona Lisa up close at the Louvre or get a glimpse into the lavish life of Marie Antoinette.The price increase is expected to be adopted by other cultural sites in 2027.According to Le Monde, the government's...

Politics

3 h. ago Le projet de loi budgétaire de Trump franchit une étape cruciale en vue de son adoption

Les élus républicains de la Chambre des représentants votent de justesse pour faire avancer le projet de loi.

Transport

3 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Murder of sibling has changed demeanour of victim’s brother

DEAR ABBY: Last year, my son, his girlfriend and two others were murdered outside a city where “things like this don’t happen.” My other two boys received a call to come immediately to their dad’s home, where it had happened. My boys were the first to witness the bloody scene. They called 911. My son […]

Events

7 h. ago Curve Pay and Thales Join Forces to Securely Transform Digital Wallets on iPhone

This collaboration between Curve and Thales provides iOS users with greater control, flexibility, autonomy and digital-security for in-store contactless payments and digital wallets MEUDON, France — Curve, the ultimate digital wallet, today announced deepening its collaboration with Thales, the global leader in advanced technologies, delivering secure modern payment solutions for financial institutions. Curve Pay and […]

Technology

9 h. ago Christina Lake Cannabis Announces Delay in Filing its 2024 Annual Financial Statements

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Christina Lake Cannabis Corp. (“CLC” or the “Company“) (CSE: CLC) announced today that it will not be filing its annual financial statements, accompanying management’s discussion and analysis and related chief executive officer (“CEO“) and chief financial officer (“CFO“) certifications for the financial year ended February 28, 2025 […]

Culture

10 h. ago Le «top gun» de l’éducation veut aider les enseignants sans trop dépenser

«Le Devoir» s’est entretenu avec le nouveau patron de l’Institut national d’excellence en éducation.

Society

12 h. ago B.C. councillor calls for more transparency on municipal politician pay

A Deloitte report for Metro Vancouver recently recommended that the B.C. legislate a maximum remuneration threshold for total income from all local government-related appointments.

Politics

13 h. ago Montréal est prête pour les Mondiaux de cyclisme sur route de 2026

L’Union cycliste internationale a pu le constater, mercredi, avec une reconnaissance d’une partie du parcours.

Sport

14 h. ago Judge ends order blocking deportation of alleged firebomb attacker’s family

DENVER — A federal judge on Wednesday ended an order blocking the deportation of the family of the man charged in the fatal firebomb attack in Boulder, Colo., noting government lawyers say the man’s relatives are not being rushed out of the country as the White House originally stated. Hayam El Gamal and her five […]

Events

14 h. ago Victoria Uber drivers given union status by B.C. Labour Relations Board

UCFW Canada has been supporting ride-hailing drivers over working conditions and other issues since 2022

Transport

15 h. ago WestKam Gold Corp. Announces Late Filing of Q2 Interim Financial Statements and Management Cease Trade Order

Vancouver, BC,, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WestKam Gold Corp. (TSXV:WKG) (the “Company” or “WestKam”) announces that today it was unable to meet the June 30, 2025, deadline to file its interim financial statements, the related management’s discussion and analysis and the related officer certifications for the six month period ended April 30, 2025 (collectively, […]

Economics

15 h. ago Correction: Victoria Uber Drivers Secure Historic First Union Certification with UFCW Canada

Uber drivers in Canada among the first in the world to win labour board granted union status VICTORIA, British Columbia, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Uber drivers in Victoria, B.C. have secured a landmark victory, with the B.C. Labour Relations Board officially certifying their union under UFCW Canada — the first union certification of […]

Transport

15 h. ago MLSE boss says cutting Italian stars offers opportunity for Toronto FC

In opening the MLSE vault to bring in Italian stars Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi midway through the 2022 MLS season, Toronto FC looked to change the struggling franchise’s fortunes. It didn’t happen. This week, the 4-10-5 team cut bait with the two designated players, agreeing to a mutual termination of contracts that ran through […]

Other

16 h. ago Victoria Uber Drivers Secure Historic First Union Certification with UFCW Canada

Uber drivers in Canada among the first in the world to win labour board granted union status VICTORIA, British Columbia, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Uber drivers in Victoria, B.C. have secured a landmark victory, with the B.C. Labour Relations Board officially certifying their union under UFCW Canada — the first union certification of […]

Transport

18 h. ago Marjorie Taylor Greene’s boyfriend responds to Trump quip about dating Georgia congresswoman

The boyfriend of Marjorie Taylor Greene weighed in on Donald Trump’s off-the-cuff comment about dating the firebrand Georgia congresswoman. Brian Glenn, the chief White House correspondent for Real America’s Voice, has been dating Taylor Greene for more than two years. The reporter was in Florida covering the U.S. president’s tour of a new prison for […]

Other

18 h. ago Le Canadien s’entend pour une saison avec Sean Farrell et Marc Del Gaizo

Originaire du Massachusetts, Farrell a obtenu 20 buts et 44 points en 67 matchs avec le Rocket de Laval, en 2024-2025.

Events

19 h. ago CFL commissioner takes notes from ‘fantastic’ Bombers atmosphere on league

Appointed in April as the league’s 15th commissioner, the former TSN president made his seventh of nine stops in Winnipeg as part of what he calls his “100-day listening tour.”

Sport

19 h. ago Fernandez se fait montrer la sortie dès le deuxième tour à Wimbledon

La Lavalloise s’est inclinée sèchement devant l’Allemande Laura Siegemund, en deux manches.

Other

19 h. ago Conflit avec Trump: CBS News va lui verser 16 M$ de dollars, des démocrates s'insurgent

Conflit avec Trump: CBS News va lui verser 16 M$ de dollars.

Economics