22 m. ago SEX FILES: I spent a week on Tinder in Italy and here’s what I learned

My Italian adventure began the moment I stepped out of the Rome airport and fell flat on my face. Cue the handsome stranger who helped me to my feet. It was a classic meet-cute that set the tone for the entire trip.  I’d come to the Eternal City with a single mission: to reset my […]

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80 m. ago Slain UC Berkeley professor’s wife among 5 suspects accused of his murder in Greece

ATHENS, Greece — Five suspects implicated in the killing of a University of California, Berkeley professor appeared in court in Athens on Thursday, including his ex-wife, who has denied all charges. Przemyslaw Jeziorski, 43, was shot and killed July 4 in Athens while visiting Greece to see his two young children and finalize legal arrangements […]

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2 h. ago Health care advocates afraid of major cuts and privatization hold shadow summit and rally at Council of the Federation next week

HUNTSVILLE, Ontario, July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Outside the Council of the Federation and the gathering of First Ministers, public health care advocates from across Canada will be joining a shadow summit, rally, and car cavalcade. Attendees include Health Coalitions, patients, patient advocates, nurses, doctors, care workers, mental health advocacy organizations, environmental groups, Indigenous […]

Politics

2 h. ago Canada Strong Pass lets you save money on major museums and more

It's no longer just national parks and historic sites — the Canada Strong Pass now lets you access even more museums and galleries.If you love spending the day at museums or galleries learning about history or art, you can make the most of the Canada Strong Pass this summer. On July 17, the Department of Canadian Heritage announced that the pass now provides visitors with access to more provincial and territorial museums and galleries, allowing them to experience Canada's rich arts and history.Participating galleries and museums offer free admission to children aged 17 and under. Youth aged 18 to 24 receive 50 per cent off admission fees.It's time to start planning all the galleries and museums you plan to visit this summer, because there's plenty to choose from. A total of 10 national museums and 86 provincial and territorial museums and galleries across the country will be participating. Youth and families with young children can explore more culture and exhibits withou...

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2 h. ago Food Network now casting home cooks in Canada and here's how to apply

Food Network Canada is searching across the country for home cooks to star in one of its shows, and you can apply right now.Are you the resident dinner party host in your friend group? Do you have a signature dish that's requested for every get-together? If so, now might be your chance at a starring role on the small screen, as Food Network Canada is casting its net (get it?) far and wide to find talent to appear on the upcoming season of Come Dine With Me Canada.For those not familiar with the concept, or who've only come across it from that viral video of the contestant sampling his chocolate cheesecake by putting the entire whisk in his mouth on the original version of the show, here's what it's all about.Five strangers who live in the same area are called upon to host a dinner party and attend those hosted by their fellow contestants, and, at the end of the week, the crew comes together to decide which host will walk away with a small cash prize and immense braggi...

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4 h. ago Woman killed in daytime stabbing at Toronto commercial parking lot

Police said officers responded to calls for a stabbing in a commercial parking lot at Parkway Forest Drive and Sheppard Avenue East, near Don Mills Road in North York.

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4 h. ago Canada’s Olivia Smith becomes world’s highest paid women’s soccer player

Canadian soccer star Olivia Smith has signed the most expensive contract in Women's soccer history after agreeing to a multi-year deal with England's Arsenal F.C.

Sport

5 h. ago Pacific Shoring, a Palm Peak Capital Portfolio Company, Completes the Acquisition of Prospan Shoring

SANTA ROSA, Calif. — Palm Peak Capital (“Palm Peak”), a private equity firm investing in lower-middle market companies, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Pacific Shoring Products, LLC (“Pacific Shoring”) has acquired Prospan Shoring (“Prospan”). Located in Bensenville, IL, Prospan introduced aluminum pneumatic vertical shoring and vehicle stabilization products in 1984 and has […]

Economics

8 h. ago Canada’s Olivia Smith signed by Arsenal for world record women’s soccer fee

Canada forward Olivia Smith became the most expensive player in women’s soccer history at a reported one million pounds ($1.34 million) when Arsenal signed her from Liverpool on Thursday. The new benchmark in women’s soccer would surpass the 900,000 pounds ($1.1 million) Chelsea paid when signing Naomi Girma from the San Diego Wave in January. […]

Sport

20 h. ago Vagaro Research Shows 90% of Service Professionals Face High Stress & Burnout

SAN FRANCISCO — New data from the 2025 Vagaro Vantage Report reveals higher levels of stress and other mental health concerns in professionals across self-care industries. According to research by Vagaro, the leading software for beauty and wellness businesses, an overwhelming 90% of professionals surveyed reported experiencing moderate to high stress over the past year, […]

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20 h. ago MANDEL: Mentally ill man with history of stabbing strangers convicted of murder

Davy Balan, 58, had been found not criminally responsible twice before for stabbing three random strangers

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22 h. ago CRIME SCENE: Sister’s charges upgraded to murder in slaying of Grimsby woman

A 56-year-old woman is now charged with murder after her sister was found dead more than a year ago in the home they shared near Grimsby. Niagara Regional Police were called at about noon on April 26, 2024, to a home in Smithville, south of Grimsby. Cops found an adult female dead inside the home […]

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22 h. ago Vancouver park caretaker’s killer sentenced to 12 years before parole eligibility

Brent White, 54, was convicted of second-degree murder in May for the Dec. 10, 2021, killing of 77-year-old Justis Daniel.

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23 h. ago Regulator suspends Ontario bar’s liquor licence after owner convicted of sex assault

FERGUS, Ont. — Ontario’s alcohol regulator has suspended and is seeking to revoke the liquor licence of a bar in Fergus after one of the owners was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says it has issued an order that halted liquor sales at the Goofie […]

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24 h. ago Man wanted for attempted murder convicted in 2012 Danzig mass shooting: Cops

Shaquan Mesquito, 31, served time for role in Toronto's worst mass shooting that left 2 dead, 23 others hurt

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26 h. ago 360 Riot Walk reclaims forgotten Vancouver history at Eastside Arts Festival

The self-guided, 360-degree video walking tour, which is part of the 2025 festival, brings one of Vancouver’s buried stories back into public view

Culture

26 h. ago Man charged in Minnesota lawmaker shootings to plead not guilty

Vance Boelter was indicted by a grand jury on six counts of murder, stalking and firearms violations and is due to appear for arraignment in September.

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26 h. ago Stampede bartender vows 'never' to do it again, citing abusive crowds and 20

The Calgary Stampede is a rodeo at heart, but has developed a culture for long nights and in some cases, heavy consumption. One Stampede bartender is feeling the effects, and think they may be present city wide

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26 h. ago Stampede bartender vows 'never' to do it again, citing abusive crowds and marathon shifts

The Calgary Stampede is a rodeo at heart, but has developed a culture for long nights and in some cases, heavy consumption. One Stampede bartender is feeling the effects, and think they may be present city wide

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27 h. ago Bailey McCourt death: No talk of custody at court hearing before killing

When James Plover was convicted of choking someone and uttering threats, his defence lawyer and the prosecutor took no issue with delaying his sentencing for up to 10 weeks.

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