78 m. 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

1 hour ago Dernier jour de canicule en France, la fournaise se déplace vers l'Allemagne

La vague de chaleur qui a frappé des millions d'Européens dès le début de l'été se déplace vers l'est de la France et l'Allemagne.

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2 h. ago Montreal’s move to biweekly trash pick up proving to be a slow process

MONTREAL — The garbage may be piling up and causing some disgruntlement on the sidewalks of a few Montreal streets, but municipal officials say it’s all part of a plan to become a zero-waste city by the year 2030. And they say their plan is working. “People are making progress in their thinking, realizing that […]

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6 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

10 h. ago WSIB Workers to Hold Information Picket at Union Station as Strike Enters July

TORONTO — As the WSIB strike enters its third month, members of the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE Local 1750) will hold an information picket at Toronto’s Union Station on Tuesday, July 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The action aims to educate commuters returning to work after the long weekend about the ongoing […]

Society

11 h. ago Alex Delvecchio, Hall of Famer and former linemate of Gordie Howe, dies at 93

Alex Delvecchio, the Hockey Hall of Famer and former linemate of Gordie Howe, has died. He was 93. The Detroit Red Wings announced the news on social media Tuesday. The cause of death was unknown. #RedWings mourn the passing of franchise icon and Hall of Famer Alex Delvecchio. Full story » pic.twitter.com/REzmtJYRX7 — Detroit […]

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12 h. ago SIMMONS: No reason to believe Maple Leafs could ever win in the playoffs with Mitch Marner

Realistically, what exactly are the Maple Leafs losing with Mitch Marner heading to Sin City? They’re losing one of the great regular-season players in hockey and one of the great offensive players in franchise history. They’re losing a top-five right winger in the game, ranking alongside Nikita Kucherov, Mikko Rantanen, David Pastrnak and their own […]

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13 h. ago Maple Leafs GM hopeful in acquiring ‘dynamic’ playmaker Matias Maccelli

Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving is willing to roll the dice on winger Matias Maccelli. Acquired by the Maple Leafs from the Utah Mammoth on Monday for a conditional draft pick, Maccelli had a difficult 2024-25 season, recording just 18 points in 51 games and often was a healthy scratch. It’s Maccelli’s previous two […]

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13 h. ago François Pelletier reconnu coupable du meurtre de Romane Bonnier

Le féminicide était bel et bien prémédité, a conclu le jury au palais de justice de Montréal mardi.

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14 h. ago ‘Proud to be a Canadian,’ says one of thousands of Canada Day revellers at Queen’s Park

There was a sea of red-and-white hats and other clothing as thousands of Canada Day celebrants of all ages took over Queen’s Park on Tuesday to honour of the country’s 158th birthday. “I’m proud to be Canadian,” said retired Torontonian Francis Gumabay, who attended the event with his wife, Milagro, and his dog, Hershey. “We’re […]

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14 h. ago Europe’s ‘exceptional’ heat wave closes schools, prompts health alerts

Europe is heating up at twice the global average speed and is the world's fastest-warming continent, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service has said.

Society

15 h. ago Trump visite l’«Alcatraz des alligators», un centre de rétention pour migrants en Floride

Le président américain s’est moqué des personnes qui risqueraient d’être attaquées en tentant une évasion.

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15 h. ago «Il possède le caractère et la personnalité pour réussir à Montréal» – Simon Gagné au sujet de Zachary Bolduc

Bolduc avait fait les manchettes en décembre 2022 après avoir dit que les «Québécois francophones partent avec deux prises» avec Équipe Canada junior.

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15 h. ago Un éleveur de vaches du Québec poursuit son troupeau en fuite avec des drones

Les animaux ont franchi une clôture samedi soir après avoir été effrayés par des feux d’artifice.

Events

16 h. ago Trump visite l'«Alcatraz des alligators» et se moque des immigrés clandestins

Donald Trump s'est moqué des immigrés clandestins qui risqueraient en cas d'évasion d'être attaqués par la faune sauvage

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17 h. ago ECB’s Muller Sees No Need for Rate Cuts to Stimulate Economy Now

European Central Bank Governing Council member Madis Muller said the economy doesn’t currently justify interest rates that stimulate growth, allowing officials to take a pause from easing to gauge how activity withstands various threats.

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17 h. ago Des millions d’Européens souffrent sous une canicule précoce

Paris est depuis midi en alerte rouge pour la première fois depuis cinq ans, avec 38 degrés attendus.

Economics

17 h. ago Edmonton Oilers trade Viktor Arvidsson to Boston Bruins for draft pick

The Oilers announced the deal just before the league's free agency period began on Tuesday.

Economics

17 h. ago Mike Tyson pleads with Trump to deliver on cannabis reform: ‘IT’S DONE SO MUCH FOR ME’

Mike Tyson is one of many athletes who are pushing for cannabis reform in the United States, and is hoping President Donald Trump will pick up where his predecessor, Joe Biden, left off. The Coalition of Athletes and Entertainers Supporting President Trump’s Policy Objectives, which also includes NBA star Kevin Durant and former NFL star […]

Society

18 h. ago Edmonton Oilers deal winger Viktor Arvidsson to Boston Bruins for 2027 draft pick

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have dealt left-winger Viktor Arvidsson to the Boston Bruins for a fifth-round pick in the 2027 NHL entry draft. The Oilers announced the deal just before the league’s free agency period began on Tuesday. Arvidsson, 32, had 15 goals and 12 assists in 67 regular-season games for Edmonton last season, […]

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