63 m. ago Accused in fire that destroyed historic building faces new arson charge

The St. Thomas man charged with arson in connection to the destruction of a historic downtown building faces an additional arson charge

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80 m. ago Son of ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in U.S. drug trafficking case

CHICAGO (AP) — A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin “El Chapo” pleaded guilty Friday to U.S. drug trafficking charges, becoming the first of the drug lord’s children to enter a plea deal. Prosecutors allege Ovidio Guzman Lopez and his brother, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, ran a faction of the Sinaloa cartel. They became known locally […]

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96 m. ago Chemical maker DuPont agrees to $27M settlement in polluted water lawsuit in upstate New York

HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. (AP) — Chemical maker DuPont has agreed to a $27 million settlement to resolve a nearly decade-long lawsuit over the contamination of an upstate New York village’s water supply. The deal was announced Wednesday by lawyers representing residents of Hoosick Falls, located northwest of Albany, just as the case was headed to […]

Economics

1 hour ago Ripple’s XRP Enters AI Mining Era with PFMCrypto Launches Zero

Eliminate hardware barriers—earn XRP and other cryptocurrencies daily through PFMCrypto’s smart AI mining engine. New York, NY, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Ripple’s XRP ecosystem gains global momentum, PFMCrypto is proud to introduce a major leap in accessible crypto mining: the launch of XRP-focused cloud mining contracts. Now available on both web and […]

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2 h. ago Cyclist training for Cops for Cancer dies after Prince George hit and run

Shane Kelly was one of two riders fundraising for Cops for Cancer Tour de North when they were hit at Ospika Boulevard and McRae Avenue just before 10 a.m. on Monday.

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2 h. ago Internal ArriveCan investigators’ report sealed by federal court order: Report

A Federal Court order has sealed an internal ArriveCan investigators’ report long sought by MPs according to Blacklock’s Reporter. The distribution of the report’s findings was blocked by Justice Henry Brown at the request of Cameron MacDonald, a former Canada Border Services Agency director who was briefly suspended over the $63-million program. “The allegations each […]

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3 h. ago La France enquêtera sur le réseau X à la suite d’allégations d’ingérence étrangère

La gendarmerie analysera si la plateforme d’Elon Musk a biaisé son algorithme au point d’altérer le débat démocratique.

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3 h. ago Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles after ejecting caps led to vision loss

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is recalling about 850,000 stainless steel water bottles because the lid can “forcefully eject” and unexpectedly strike consumers — resulting in permanent vision loss for two people to date. The recall covers Walmart’s “Ozark Trail 64 oz Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles,” which have been sold at the chain’s stores […]

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3 h. ago Aaron Judge moves into to second in MLB jersey sales, Jays’ Vladdy ranks 13th

The New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge has moved into second behind the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani in Major League Baseball jersey sales heading into the All-Star break. Judge rose from fifth to second, Major League Baseball said Friday. He was followed by the Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts. Judge and Ohtani also were […]

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3 h. ago The Waldorf Astoria New York Is Finally Ready for Its Next Chapter

Eight years and some $2 billion later, the grand dame’s makeover is ready for its reveal. But competing with Manhattan’s best will be a matter of embracing both its past and the present.

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4 h. ago Prison guard charged in connection with death of unlawfully detained inmate in Montreal

Nicous D'André Spring died on Christmas Eve 2022 after guards at Montreal’s Bordeaux jail fitted his head with a spit hood and pepper-sprayed him twice.

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4 h. ago Jail guard charged in connection with death of unlawfully detained inmate in Montreal

Nicous D'André Spring died on Christmas Eve 2022 after guards at Montreal’s Bordeaux jail fitted his head with a spit hood and pepper-sprayed him twice.

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4 h. ago Smoky conditions caused by Manitoba wildfires to persist, meteorologist says

With a state of emergency once again in effect for Manitoba due to raging wildfires in the province's north, much of southern Manitoba is also feeling an impact.

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4 h. ago NFL: un joueur des Chargers blessé à l’œil par des feux d’artifice

Le porteur de ballon a subi une blessure à l’œil à la suite d’un accident comprenant des feux d’artifice lors des célébrations du 4 juillet.

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4 h. ago ‘Obsessed’ Canadian gamer, buddy plead not guilty in California murder plot

An “obsessed” Canadian gamer and his buddy, who allegedly plotted the murder of another gamer in California, have pleaded not guilty. Devin Wolfgang Vandorhoef and his co-defendant, Darius Avery Whyte, both of Vancouver, are accused of travelling to Salinas in Monterey County on the state’s Central Coast in November 2024 to kill a disinterested love […]

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5 h. ago It's going to be a total nightmare getting around Toronto this weekend

Toronto is in for an exciting summer weekend packed full of festivals, parades, and car showcases, but before you head out, you'll want to be aware of some major road closures and transit shutdowns that could affect your travel plans.The Festival of India's Chariot Fest will be rolling into town this weekend, promising a vibrant and spiritual celebration on Saturday, July 12. The highlight of the event is a parade that kicks off at 11 a.m. at Yonge and Dundas, featuring three hand-pulled, 40-foot-tall chariots moving to the rhythm of drumming, singing, and dancing, all the way down to Queens Quay. The parade runs from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m., so if you're planning to drive in that area, make sure to plan ahead and take alternative routes. Temporary diversions will also be in place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the 19 Bay/97C Yonge buses. Also on Saturday is ImportFest 2025 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, which brings together the best in modified cars and...

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5 h. ago Deachman: City fees are squeezing small developers out of rental housing

François Latreille, a small ByWard Market developer, says city charges are making low-rise developments impossible to build. And he has the expenses list to show it.

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5 h. ago Chris Brown pleads not guilty to additional charges in U.K. assault case

The singer pleaded not guilty to two further charges related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.

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5 h. ago Trump’s tariffs on Canada not priced into markets, CIBC says

The latest salvo in U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade dispute with Canada may hit a relatively small pool of goods, but North American stock markets aren’t fully appreciating the risk, according to CIBC Capital Markets. The higher tariff rate may affect only 10% to 15% of Canadian exports to the U.S., said CIBC portfolio strategist […]

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6 h. ago Patches O’Houlihan, Canada’s reigning horse of the year, euthanized after injury

Patches O’Houlihan, Canada’s reigning horse of the year, was euthanized Thursday. Patches O’Houlihan, ridden by Sofia Vives, held off My Boy Prince to win the Grade 2 Highlander by a neck at Woodbine Racetrack on Saturday. Patches O’Houlihan was pulled up after the race and left the track in a van for further examination. Veterinarians […]

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