65 m. ago Shots fired at same Maple Ridge house for second time in just weeks

The shootings at the house, located in the 12400-block of 266th Street, are targeted, say police.

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77 m. ago Rockcliffe Capital Initiates Coverage on Shopify Inc. (TSX: SHOP | NYSE: SHOP) with a “BUY” Rating and 12

TORONTO, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rockcliffe Capital is pleased to announce the initiation of equity research coverage on Shopify Inc. (TSX/NYSE: SHOP), one of North America’s leading cloud-based commerce platforms empowering millions of merchants globally. Following a comprehensive fundamental and technical review, Rockcliffe Capital assigns Shopify a “BUY” rating, supported by a 12-month […]

Economics

97 m. ago PhD student handed life sentence after raping women in England, China

According to evidence presented at trial, Zou filmed nine of the attacks as 'souvenirs' using hidden or handheld cameras and kept a 'trophy box' of his victims' belongings.

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1 hour ago Toronto Raptors and Maple Leafs owner hiring for stadium host and other cool jobs

The team behind Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment — known to most people in Toronto as MLSE — is hiring for one of the most sought-after roles in the city's sporting scene.The owner of the Maple Leafs, Raptors, Argonauts, Toronto FC, and their respective minor league teams is looking to hire in-stadium hosts for the 2025-26 season.MLSE is seeking "talented, dynamic individuals to help energize our crowds in-arena and at events," with a request for a link to a demo reel of up to two minutes in length, similar to last year's posting for the same role."There is no specific information you must include, but reels should showcase you, your personality and why you think you'd be a good fit as an MLSE Host," the job posting reads.Selected candidates may be selected for an in-person audition.The MLSE host position appears to be a general hosting position, with no specific team that the successful hire (or hires) may end up working for. MLSE'...

Sport

2 h. ago Arbitrator overturns suspension of Canadian figure skater Nikolaj Sorensen

An arbitrator has overturned Canadian figure skater Nikolaj Sorensen’s suspension of at least six years for sexual maltreatment. Skate Canada said in a statement that it has lifted its sanctions against Sorensen after receiving Thursday’s decision by the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada. The governing body suspended Sorensen in October 2024 after the Office […]

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2 h. ago Federal power to sidestep Indian Act removed from major projects bill

OTTAWA — After weeks of criticism from First Nations leaders, the federal government has amended its major projects bill to withdraw the power it gave cabinet to sidestep the Indian Act. The Liberal government’s controversial legislation, which would allow cabinet to quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects like mines, ports and pipelines, sailed […]

Politics

3 h. ago Some Ontario residents will be getting even bigger government payouts in July

Rates for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) will jump in July, putting a bit more money in the pockets of eligible low-income, working-age provincial residents living with a disability.The provincial government's ODSP benefits pay out up to $1,368 per month for basic needs, such as food, shelter, prescription drugs, and vision care per single person as of June 2025, a number that will increase by 2.8 per cent on July 1.Starting in July, ODSP recipients will be paid out as much as $1,408 monthly — though some recipients may receive more to accommodate the needs of immediate family, transportation to medical appointments, and other factors.So, essentially, recipients will — even in the best-case scenario — receive an additional $40, a sum unlikely to make a significant impact for anyone struggling amid a cost-of-living crisis in Ontario.A release from the province touts the bump in payouts as "the fourth rate increase since we tied ODSP rates to ...

Politics

3 h. ago LeddarTech Received Notice from Nasdaq Regarding Delisting and Announces Filing under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act in Canada

QUEBEC CITY, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LeddarTech® Holdings Inc. (“LeddarTech” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: LDTC), an AI-powered software company recognized for its innovation in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD), today announces that on June 17, 2025, the Company received a determination letter (the “Determination Letter”) from Nasdaq notifying the […]

Culture

3 h. ago Jamie Golombek lays out everything you need to know about the new Canada Disability Benefit

Applications for the much anticipated CDB open on June 20, as long as you are approved for the tax credit

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3 h. ago DREAM UNLIMITED CORP. Announces Quarterly Class A Subordinate Voting Share and Class B Common Share Dividend

TORONTO — DREAM UNLIMITED CORP. (TSX:DRM) announced today that its board of directors has approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.1625 per Class A Subordinate Voting Share and Class B Common Share payable on June 30, 2025 to shareholders of record on June 23, 2025. The dividends are designated as eligible dividends […]

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4 h. ago Missing N.S. kids: Reward of up to $150,000 being offered to anyone with information

As of mid-June, police said they had received 488 tips in the case. Siblings Lilly and Jack Sullivan went missing from their home on May 2

Society

4 h. ago Missing N.S. kids: Stepfather says he passed polygraph test, children’s grandmother believes they’re ‘gone’

As of mid-June, police said they had received 488 tips in the case. Siblings Lilly and Jack Sullivan went missing from their home on May 2

Society

4 h. ago Sigma7 Announces Partnership with R24 International to Elevate Travel Security Monitoring

NEW YORK — Sigma7, a global leader in risk management and resilience planning, today announced a strategic partnership with R24 International designed to strengthen travel security monitoring and alerts for corporations worldwide. Through this collaboration, Sigma7’s clients will gain access to advanced travel tracking and monitoring capabilities, helping organizations properly manage operational risks and safeguard […]

Society

4 h. ago Schneider Electric Launches New Data Centre Solutions to Meet Challenges of High

Innovative prefabricated data centre architecture provides critical IT infrastructure for high-density computing clusters. New rack PDUs and rack systems are built for increased size and weight support, and feature direct-to-chip liquid cooling. Schneider Electric launches new Open Compute Project (OCP) inspired rack system to support NVIDIA MGX architecture. MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — Schneider Electric, the leader […]

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5 h. ago Rural Southwestern Ontario politicians say no to wind turbines

A Southwestern Ontario municipality has rejected a proposed wind turbine project after politicians received a loud negative response from many residents.

Politics

5 h. ago Bitget Secures Digital Asset License in Georgia, Running its Global Expansion Strategy in Eastern Europe

VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has secured regulatory approval in Georgia to operate as a provider of digital asset exchange and custodial wallet services through the Tbilisi Free Zone (TFZ). The new licensing development is a strategic expansion aligned with Bitget’s plans of growing […]

Economics

5 h. ago UCP Needs to Listen to Albertans and Leave the Canada Pension Plan Alone: CUPE

EDMONTON, Alberta — A survey of 93,000 Albertans conducted by the provincial government has a very clear message: don’t touch the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). The results were released by the government after a lengthy request for information by the Edmonton Journal. CUPE Alberta President Raj Uppal says she was not surprised the survey showed […]

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6 h. ago Ottawa’s fiscal watchdog says it’s in the dark on federal government’s fiscal targets

Mark Carney announced a plan before the spring election to split Ottawa's budget into operating and capital streams, and to balance the operating side in three years

Politics

7 h. ago Nova Scotia offering $150Gs reward for info about missing siblings

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Justice Department is offering a reward of up to $150,000 for information about the disappearance of two young children in May. The province’s justice minister issued a statement today saying the disappearance on May 2 of six-year-old Lilly Sullivan and her four-year-old brother Jack is being felt across the province and […]

Economics

7 h. ago Spain rejects NATO’s anticipated 5% defense spending proposal as ‘unreasonable’

MADRID (AP) — Spain has rejected a NATO proposal to spend 5% of gross domestic product on defense needs that’s due to be announced next week, calling it “unreasonable.” Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, in a letter sent on Thursday to NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, said that Spain “cannot commit to a specific spending target in […]

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