76 m. ago Families fighting to save Algonquin program for special needs students

Algonquin College says it can no longer afford to subsidize the program. Families argue there's nothing else like it in Ottawa

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3 h. ago Dubai’s booming restaurant scene is feeling the heat of high costs and high failure rates

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — From suspended tables to underwater lounges, some 13,000 food and drink establishments in Dubai pull out all the stops to attract customers in one of the world’s most saturated dining markets. They cater to all tastes and budgets. Some spots ladle out inexpensive biryani while others offer dishes dusted […]

Economics

7 h. ago Theratechnologies enters into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by CB Biotechnology, an Affiliate of Future Pak

Offer of US$3.01 in cash plus one contingent value right for potential additional aggregate payments of up to US$1.19 per share Upfront and total potential cash consideration represent respectively a 126% and 216% premium to Nasdaq closing price on date prior to announcement of Future Pak’s initial non-binding proposal Transaction with Future Pak represents culmination […]

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13 h. ago Larger GST cheque being issued to eligible Canadians this week

Eligible Canadians are receiving more money from the government, with a larger GST payment scheduled to be issued this week.The Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) credit is a quarterly tax-free payment issued by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The previous GST payment was issued on April 4, and the next payment will be deposited into Canadians' accounts on Friday, July 4. However, the upcoming payment will include a 2.7 per cent increase.According to the government, the payment helps individuals and families with low and modest incomes offset the GST or HST that they pay.Are you eligible?You're generally considered eligible for the GST/HST credit payment if you're at least 19 years old and a Canadian resident for tax purposes a month before the CRA makes the payment and at the beginning of the month.Canadians who are under 19 years old must meet at least one of the following criteria during the same period:You have (or had) a spouse or commo...

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13 h. ago MMF to display ‘Our Grandmothers’ collection of historical and cultural Métis items

It includes clothing, embroidery, beadwork and more, which the MMF says showcases Métis identity, mobility and fashion. 

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14 h. ago Selkirk stabbing being investigated as homicide: Manitoba RCMP

Manitoba RCMP say a fatal stabbing of a 39-year-old woman outside a Selkirk business Monday night is being investigated as a homicide.

Economics

15 h. ago B.C.’s publicly funded IVF program starts accepting applications

The initiative was announced last year and will pay up to $19,000 for one round of IVF for patients between the ages of 18 and 41.

Culture

15 h. ago International race coming to Toronto for the first time ever

Toronto is set to welcome a world-class triathlon competition this summer as global brand Supertri brings its league to Canada for the first time ever. The event will take place as part of the Toronto Triathlon Festival — a long-standing fixture of the city's sports calendar since 2012 — and this year's addition marks a new chapter, with Supertri taking over leadership for the first time. Supertri is recognized globally for its fast-paced, short-course race format and team-based structure, and regularly features some of the world's top triathletes, including Olympians and renowned international champions. The Toronto race will serve as Supertri League's season opener, ahead of scheduled events in Chicago on Aug. 23 and Toulouse on Oct. 5, with more stops in 2025 expected to be announced soon. "We are excited to launch the 2025 Supertri League in Toronto," said Michael D'hulst, the co-founder and CEO of...

Society

15 h. ago Want Cheaper Solar Panels, Home Batteries or a Heat Pump? Better Act Soon

Trump’s tax bill passed by the Senate would end some clean energy tax credits after Dec. 31. Homeowners and installers are racing to meet the deadline.

Science

16 h. ago Europe’s heat wave, wildfires leave multiple dead as temperatures soar

At least eight people have died as a heat wave hits parts of Europe, with two dead in France, two in Italy and four in Spain, according to officials.

Events

16 h. ago Manitoba RCMP say fatal crashes on the rise after low numbers to start 2025

Manitoba RCMP say there have been 32 fatalities this year, compared with only 23 at the same time last year — a frustrating stat, as most of the crashes are easily preventable.

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18 h. ago Heat warnings in effect for parts of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and P.E.I.

Residents in affected areas should stay hydrated and watch out for early signs of heat stroke, which include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst and intense fatigue. 

Culture

20 h. ago Bragg Gaming Expands U.S. Content Footprint with Fanatics Casino Tri

Bragg’s exclusive online casino content including proprietary titles from Atomic Slot Lab, Wild Streak Gaming and Indigo Magic go live in New Jersey, Michigan and Pennsylvania TORONTO — Bragg Gaming Group ( NASDAQ: BRAG, TSX: BRAG) (“Bragg” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the launch of its newest games and Remote Gaming Server (RGS) […]

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20 h. ago Honor Looks to Outshine Samsung with Extremely Thin Foldable Phone

Chinese hardware brand Honor announced a slimmer foldable phone, a bid to out-design Samsung Electronics Co. days before it launches its own new foldable devices.

Technology

21 h. ago Exchange Income Corporation Completes Acquisition of Canadian North

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Exchange Income Corporation (TSX: EIF) (“EIC” or the “Corporation”), a diversified, acquisition-oriented company focused on opportunities in the Aerospace & Aviation and Manufacturing segments, announced today it has successfully closed its acquisition of Bradley Air Services Limited, operating as Canadian North. The entering into of the agreement to acquire Canadian North was […]

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23 h. ago Kardium Announces $250M (CA$340M) Financing to Launch Innovative Atrial Fibrillation Treatment

Investment to Support Commercial Launch of the Globe® System and Expansion of Manufacturing Capabilities VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Kardium Inc., the developer of the Globe® Pulsed Field System – an innovative treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF) – has raised US$250 million in a new financing round. The oversubscribed round was led by new investors including […]

Economics

23 h. ago Wildfire kills 2 people in Spain as parts of Europe bake in heat wave

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Two people died in Spain in a wildfire that spread quickly before firefighters brought it under control, authorities said, as a European heat wave sent thermometers soaring again on Wednesday. The blaze broke out in the rural province of Lleida. It created an enormous thick plume of ash and smoke that […]

Events

29 h. ago Europe’s Climate Resolve Faces Big Test as EU Unveils 2040 Goal

The heat wave searing Europe is making a compelling case for one of the most ambitious climate targets ever set by Brussels. Many in the European Union, however, have yet to be convinced.

Society

33 h. ago George Springer launches Canada Day fireworks as Blue Jays blow out Yankees to move a game out of AL East lead

The Canada Day ceremony was a thing of patriotic beauty, as it always is for the Blue Jays. And given the world we live in, the latest renewal was perhaps bumped with a greater dose of passion than in the recent past. There was a home team that has been playing well and thus making […]

Events

34 h. ago 2 taken to hospital after elevated carbon monoxide levels found at Calgary casino

Two people were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Tuesday after elevated carbon monoxide levels were detected at a northeast Calgary casino. Emergency crews responded to Pure Calgary Casino in the 1400 block of Meridian Road N.E. shortly after 3 p.m. for reports of possible carbon monoxide exposure. The Calgary Fire Department said it initially […]

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