20 m. ago FACT FOCUS: No, taxpayers will not receive new stimulus checks this summer

Don’t splurge just yet. Rumors spread online Friday that the U.S. government will soon be issuing stimulus checks to taxpayers in certain income brackets. But Congress has not passed legislation to authorize such payments, and, according to the IRS, no new stimulus checks will be distributed in the coming weeks. Here’s a closer look at […]

Economics

32 m. ago AGCO orders immediate suspension of North Bay’s Max Multi Mart’s lottery and alcohol licences in response to human trafficking charges

TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an immediate Order of Suspension of the lottery retail registration and alcohol sales licence for Max Multi Mart, located at 610 Lakeshore Drive in North Bay, Ontario. This action follows criminal charges laid against Hiteshkumar Patel, the owner […]

Culture

36 m. ago Rain helps calm wildfire near Port Alberni, with more wet weather on the way

The B.C. Wildfire Service says about seven millimetres of rain overnight has lowered the behaviour of the Mount Underwood blaze

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84 m. ago Air Canada, flight attendants in final day before strike deadline

More than 10,000 flight attendants are poised to walk off the job around 1 a.m. ET on Saturday, followed by a company-imposed lockout if the two sides can’t reach an eleventh-hour deal. Air Canada warned it is cancelling around 500 flights previously scheduled to take off today in anticipation of the work stoppage, with a […]

Sport

92 m. ago Ontario child coerced on social media into making sexually explicit content: police

South Simcoe Police are warning the public about a popular social media app after a young child was coerced into filming and sending sexually explicit content to a stranger.

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2 h. ago New Brunswick wildfires: Miramichi blaze remains out of control as others appear

The massive wildfire near Miramichi, N.B., is one of 17 active fires throughout the province, including four that are said to be 'out of control.'

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3 h. ago N.S. wildfires: Blaze in Annapolis Valley that forced evacuations continues to grow

It was started by a lightning strike on Wednesday night and has grown to 406 hectares in size, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

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3 h. ago As European heat wave persists, some countries continue wildfire battle

Spain is fighting 14 major fires, while almost 4,000 firefighters in Portugal are battling blazes and Greece's Fire Service is on alert outside Athens.

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4 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

5 h. ago Best soup and stew recipes: A roundup of our favourite comfort dishes

Looking for a tasty soup or stew recipe to cook for dinner or serve as an appetizer? Try one of these recipes.

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6 h. ago Cook This: 3 nourishing recipes from Eat to Love, including zucchini Parmesan egg muffins

Discover why celebrity clients such as Woody Harrelson call Vancouver-based chef Mikaela Reuben's plant-forward cooking 'one of a kind'

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7 h. ago Best Ninja products to buy for all your 2025 summer festivities

These Ninja appliances bring pro-level performance right to your kitchen counter.

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7 h. ago Brookfield Business Partners Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bids for Units and Exchangeable Shares

BROOKFIELD, News, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield Business Partners (NYSE: BBU, BBUC; TSX: BBU.UN, BBUC) today announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) has accepted a notice filed by Brookfield Business Partners L.P. of its intention to renew its normal course issuer bid for its limited partnership units (“Units”) and a notice filed […]

Economics

8 h. ago The dangers of Canada leaving its digital sovereignty in American hands

How Canada Wins: Having so many digital services that we rely on coming from U.S. companies has left us vulnerable to losing those services, Guillaume Beaumier warns

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8 h. ago A record number of investors see stocks as overvalued, BofA says

Some strategists have warned a sharp rally since April lows risks overheating into a bubble

Economics

9 h. ago Canada’s vaccine injury program declared her dead. But she’s not

Asked about being declared deceased while battling a life-altering condition that left her partially disabled, a B.C. woman choked up: 'It really didn't feel good, you know?'

Events

16 h. ago Rain on way after Vancouver Island wildfire grows by more than half

PORT ALBERNI — A forecast of up to 40 millimetres of rain is expected to help firefighters battling a wildfire that has been raging near Port Alberni, B.C., on Vancouver Island this week. The Mount Underwood fire that has triggered evacuation orders and alerts measured more than 34 square kilometres on Thursday, about 58% larger […]

Events

16 h. ago More Dubai chocolate brands recalled in salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

More recalls have been issued for a popular type of chocolate after a salmonella outbreak linked to certain brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says several additional brands of Dubai pistachio and knafeh milk chocolate have been recalled. The brands are Chocofolie, Chocolato, Chocolats Favoris, Dubai and Vincent Selection. The […]

Other

17 h. ago City politicians Wednesday threw their support behind London Hydro creating  an “affiliate” that would be able offer additional services than the utility, generating more revenue.

An affiliate, overseen by city hall, would not be regulated and can move more freely in the private sector, said the chief executive London Hydro.

Politics

18 h. ago London police release details of suspect in Old East Village shooting

Investigators believe the suspect left in a white SUV, heading west on York Street, police said.

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