2 h. ago Boys and Girls Club gets $20K donation from Canada Life, arena operator

An insurance giant and one of Canada’s largest venue operators have pledged $20,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of London to support summer camps and youth programming that local leaders say can change lives.

Economics

2 h. ago Edmonton's largest school boards welcome provincial action team to tackle aggression and complexity

"We need to see base funding for education in the province move up so that we can support students in the ways that they need to be"

Society

3 h. ago Despite loss of electric vehicle incentives, General Motors says EV sales trend upward in Alberta

'Overall, the trend is growth, and I strongly believe that it will continue to grow, regardless of whether there's government incentives in place,' said Kristian Aquilina, GM Canada's president and managing director

Transport

3 h. ago Major Quebec aluminum smelter announces $1.5B investment with new electricity deal

Quebec Premier François Legault told the news conference the electricity deal is a positive sign for an industry that has been hit by 50 per cent tariffs on imports to the U.S.

Politics

4 h. ago Canada’s manufacturers suffer largest drop in output since the pandemic as tariffs roil sector

Jobs cuts continue as a measure of the state of manufacturing records fifth straight month of contracting activity

Economics

6 h. ago Bay Street shrugs off tariff threat as dealmaking tally hits $310 billion

FP Dealmakers: Late flood of equity issuance leads to one of strongest first halves of past decade

Economics

6 h. ago Toronto Blue Jays just did something not seen since their last World Series in '93

If you haven't started tuning in to the Toronto Blue Jays much yet this season, now might just be the time.In case you missed it, the Blue Jays just wrapped up one of their most iconic regular-season series in recent memory, sweeping the rival New York Yankees in a four-game set at the Rogers Centre.According to Sportsnet Stats, it's actually the first time in the nearly 48-year history of the Jays franchise that they've swept the Yankees in a four-game set. Additionally, the 36 runs scored over the four games are the most in franchise history.Blue Jays 36 runs are their most during a 4-game series in franchise history vs the Yankees#LightsUpLetsGo pic.twitter.com/qOYfzCzLCE— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) July 4, 2025The series win was doubly exciting for the fact that the Jays ended up catching and then surpassing the Yankees for the American East lead.While winning a division (or even just making the playoffs) isn't the ultimate goal for a baseball season, the l...

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6 h. ago Multiple dead as severe storms, flooding hit Texas and New Jersey

In parts of the United States, mainly New Jersey and Texas, multiple deaths have been reported after heavy thunderstorms caused flash flooding and power outages.

Events

7 h. ago ‘Largest hockey player on the planet’ may be headed to Ontario Hockey League

The CHL held its annual import draft on Wednesday and the Brantford Bulldogs selected a giant presence for their blue line in seven-foot defenceman Alexander Karmanov.

Sport

7 h. ago Xbox: des jeux abandonnés par dizaines à cause des coupes par Microsoft

L’industrie des jeux vidéo a beau générer des milliards, il y a de ces revers qui surprennent, comme celui de la division jeux de Microsoft.

Technology

7 h. ago Nutella fans brace for price hike as Turkish frost hits hazelnut harvest

It’s yet another reminder of how vulnerable the world’s food supplies remain to climate change

Economics

8 h. ago Russia launches largest missile and drone barrage on Kyiv since war in Ukraine began

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Waves of drones and missiles targeted Kyiv overnight in the largest aerial assault since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began more than three years ago, officials said Friday, amid a renewed Russian push to capture more of its neighbour’s land. Hours after the barrage that killed one person and wounded at least […]

Events

11 h. ago Travel around France could be hit as air traffic controllers strike

Ryanair was among airlines that announced widespread disruptions, saying in a statement it canceled more than 400 flights affecting 70,000 passengers.

Other

11 h. ago Russia hits Kyiv with largest missile barrage since start of Ukraine war

The barrage injured at least 23 people and inflicted severe damage across multiple districts of the capital in a seven-hour onslaught.

Events

11 h. ago Power outage hits the Czech Republic, disrupts Prague public transport

PRAGUE (AP) — A temporary power outage hit parts of the Czech Republic’s capital and other areas of the country Friday, bringing public transport and trains to a standstill, officials said. Prague’s entire subway network was inoperative starting at noon, the capital city’s transport authority said. But the A and C lines were restored in […]

Sport

11 h. ago Posthaste: Canadian dollar could hit 78 cents U.S. and sooner than expected, says Scotiabank analyst

The loonie has clocked a strong run over the last six months and more upside is expected as headwinds build for its U.S. counterpart

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11 h. ago Russia hammers Kyiv in largest missile and drone barrage since war in Ukraine began

'It was a harsh, sleepless night,' Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said

Events

11 h. ago Putin hammers Kyiv in largest missile and drone barrage of war after Trump call

'It was a harsh, sleepless night,' Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said

Events

14 h. ago TRREB: More Interest Rate Cuts and a Trade Deal Would Further Improve Home Sales

TORONTO, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ownership housing affordability continued to improve in June 2025. Average selling prices and borrowing costs remained lower than last year’s levels. However, despite some month-over-month momentum, many would-be homebuyers remained on the sidelines due to economic uncertainty.  “The GTA housing market continued to show signs of recovery in […]

Economics

18 h. ago A strike by air traffic controllers is disrupting travel to, from and over France

PARIS (AP) — About 40% of flights were canceled Friday at all Paris airports and tens of thousands of passengers were rearranging plans at the height of the summer travel season because of a strike by French air traffic controllers seeking better working conditions. Disruptions started hitting airports around France on Thursday and intensified Friday. […]

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