43 m. ago Ontario council braces for potential faceoff after advocates denied deputation, arrested

The City of Niagara Falls will meet for its regular council session on Tuesday, with stepped-up security plans in place for a meeting where councillors will discuss events in June.

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2 h. ago “The Grammys” for AI Music? Entries Open for Groundbreaking Song Contest from the Fanvue World AI Creator Awards – as Millions of Creators Make Music with AI

LONDON, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The world’s “most inclusive” music awards has just launched – where creators using AI to make music will compete for $10k in prizes and the inaugural award.  The Future Sound Awards is the latest installment from the Fanvue World AI Creator Awards – in partnership with leading music […]

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2 h. ago Today's letters: Beach safety starts by teaching kids how to swim

Tuesday, July 8: There are always risks around beaches and open water, which we can't completely eliminate, says a reader. You can write to us too, at letters@ottawacitizen.com

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3 h. ago West Red Lake Gold Announces Positive Preliminary Economic Assessment for the Rowan Project, Including Over 35,000 oz. Average Annual Production and 42% After

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. (“West Red Lake Gold” or the “Company”) (TSXV: WRLG) (OTCQB: WRLGF) is pleased to announce the positive results of a Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43-101”) […]

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5 h. ago Australia’s Albanese Heads to China as Trump Stresses Alliance

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plans to travel to China from this weekend, seeking to strengthen ties with his country’s largest trading partner while its top security ally US aims to check Beijing’s presence in Asia.

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5 h. ago Australian Premier Heads to China as Trump Stresses Alliance

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plans to travel to China for the first time since 2023, seeking to strengthen ties with his country’s largest trading partner while its top security ally US aims to check Beijing’s presence in Asia.

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5 h. ago Australia Unexpectedly Holds Key Rate Steady, Currency Jumps

Australia’s central bank surprised investors and economists by keeping interest rates unchanged on Tuesday and signaled a wait-and-see approach on policy as US tariff plans stoke uncertainty across the world.

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5 h. ago Australia’s Central Bank Surprises Market by Holding Key Rate

Australia’s central bank surprised investors and economists by keeping interest rates unchanged on Tuesday and signaled a wait-and-see approach on policy as US tariff plans stoke uncertainty across the world.

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10 h. ago After vandals cause $458K in damage, New West mulls plan to protect Pier Park

A portion of Westminster Pier Park has been cut off from the continuous riverfront esplenade for more than three years due to an active development site.

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12 h. ago Shania Twain leaves lasting impression at this year's Calgary Stampede

'As a literal Canadian music icon, you could tell how much she meant to so many folks'

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12 h. ago Canadian natural gas prices could climb 60% this year as LNG exports ramp up, Deloitte predicts

At the current pace of drilling and investment it could take four to seven years for Canadian producers to meet demand from LNG export projects, the report says

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12 h. ago Stingray Group Board of Directors announces that Nominees for 2025 Annual General Meeting Include The Honourable Jean Charest as a New Director Candidate

MONTREAL, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Stingray Group Inc. (TSX: RAY. A; RAY.B) (“Stingray”), an industry leader in music and video content distribution, business services, and advertising solutions, today announced that The Honourable Jean Charest, P.C., former Premier of Québec and Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, has been nominated […]

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13 h. ago Carney’s Cabinet Searches for Spending Cuts as Defense Bill Grows

Canada’s finance minister has asked members of cabinet to find billions of dollars in spending cuts as the government looks for ways to pay for a larger defense budget and capital projects.

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13 h. ago Springer named AL player of week after Blue Jays sweep homestand

NEW YORK — Outfielder George Springer has been named the American League player of the week after his dominant stretch at the plate helped the Toronto Blue Jays complete a perfect seven-game homestand. The 35-year-old hit .429 (12-for-28) with five homers, 13 runs batted in, four walks, nine runs scored, a stolen base, a .964 […]

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14 h. ago Australian woman convicted of triple murder after serving beef Wellington with poisonous mushrooms

The case turned on the question of whether Erin Patterson meticulously planned a triple murder or accidentally killed three people she loved

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15 h. ago Canadian telecoms are shutting down their 3G wireless networks

Telus and Bell have separately shared plans to shut down 3G service in parts of Manitoba, which suggests a full Canada-wide shutdown is coming.Bell has a new support page on its website that says that "Later this year, we'll take the first steps towards discontinuing our 3G/HSPA network in order to improve our 4G/LTE and 5G networks. These updates will affect service for 3G/HSPA device users as well as customers with non-VoLTE (Voice over LTE) capable devices."According to the company, Manitoba customers will lose access to 3G on December 31, 2025. Customers will need to update to a newer device that supports VoLTE. The telecom also notes that devices that don't support LTE will lose access to 9-1-1. You also need to be aware that LTE support doesn't necessarily mean VoLTE support.You can use Bell's VoLTE web tool to check if your device is compatible with its network.While Bell never outright said that it plans to shut down its 3G servi...

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15 h. ago Toronto garden party at historic mansion this month will be like trip back to 1920s

Get ready to time travel — flapper dresses, swing dancing, and vintage vibes are set to take over one of Toronto's most charming historic estates this summer.This month, the Spadina Museum, also known as Spadina House, is hosting the ultimate throwback event: the Roaring '20s Garden Party, and you're invited to step straight into the Gatsby era.The museum's sprawling gardens will be transformed into a lively 1920s-style fête, complete with live jazz music, vintage fashion, and lawn games that'll make you feel like you're partying at a grand estate a century ago (a friendly game of croquet, anyone?).Don't forget to dress to impress; a costume parade happening at 3 p.m. is your chance to show off those feathered headbands, suspenders, and pearls.Swing dance lessons will run throughout the day for anyone wanting to learn a few classic moves (or just relive their Bridgerton fantasy with a Charleston twist). And for anyone feeling creativ...

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15 h. ago Explore powerful survivor stories at the Toronto Holocaust Museum this summer

Since opening its doors in June 2023, the Toronto Holocaust Museum has been a place for residents and tourists to engage with an important part of world history.Through a mix of artifacts, testimony, photographs, and more, visitors can immerse themselves in the history of the Holocaust and explore its cultural significance, contextualizing the experiences of the past in a modern context.And this summer, visitors can expect a 30 per cent discount on general admission visits from June 23 until Sept. 2 using the discount code SUMMER25.Liora Kogan/Toronto Holocaust MuseumHere are just a few examples of what you can expect when you visit the Toronto Holocaust Museum this summer.Immersive history experienceThe specially curated layout of the Toronto Holocaust Museum helps visitors move through the museum in a way that caters to their interests.Through multiple touchpoints, the dynamic interactive space is designed based on age, interest, and pre-existing knowledge, offering quiet places o...

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15 h. ago Calgary woman's slaying by previously convicted killer was first

Previously convicted killer Christopher Ward Dunlop left his Calgary home in the early hours of Feb. 16, 2023, with murder on his mind, a judge ruled Monday. In finding the Calgary man guilty of first-degree murder, Justice Colin Feasby not only ruled the death of sex-trade worker Judy Maerz was a planned and deliberate act, […]

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16 h. ago Nakiki SE plans strategic realignment toward a “pure” Bitcoin treasury strategy

– Aiming to build a Bitcoin portfolio – Change of name and capital measures planned FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany — Nakiki SE (ISIN: DE000WNDL300) is planning a strategic realignment with the aim of becoming the first German listed company with a pure Bitcoin treasury strategy. A Bitcoin treasury strategy means that a company focuses its […]

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