82 m. ago Flossie could become major hurricane off Mexico’s Pacific coast

MEXICO CITY — Hurricane Flossie strengthened to a Category 2 cyclone on Tuesday off the Pacific Coast of Mexico and could become a major hurricane before weakening later this week, forecasters said. The National Hurricane Center said Flossie had maximum sustained winds at 175 km/h and that rain was falling over parts of coastal Mexico. […]

Politics

2 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

2 h. ago U.S. won’t send some weapons pledged to Ukraine following Pentagon review

WASHINGTON — The U.S. is halting some shipments of weapons to Ukraine amid concerns that its own stockpiles have declined too much, officials said Tuesday. The munitions were previously promised to Ukraine for use during its ongoing war with Russia under the Biden administration. But the pause reflects a new set of priorities under President […]

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8 h. ago Calgary man charged after 17 guns stolen from local business

A Calgary man is charged with 28 offences in relation to the theft of 17 guns worth more than $26,000 from the Calgary Shooting Centre over the weekend. On June 28, a man broke into the shooting centre, located at 7130 Fisher Rd. S.E., and stole the firearms from a display case. He fled the […]

Economics

9 h. ago Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ passes Senate with Vance breaking tie

The outcome capped an unusually tense weekend of work at the Capitol, the president’s signature legislative priority teetering on the edge of approval or collapse.

Other

11 h. ago Oil Steadies as Dollar Eases and Middle East Tensions Simmer

Oil steadied near the lowest levels in a month as tensions flare up in the energy-rich Middle East, returning the spotlight to the fragility of a truce between Israel and Iran.

Events

11 h. ago Iraq Power Grid Suffers Capacity Cut as Iran Gas Supply Slumps

Iraq’s electricity grid lost around 15% of its generation capacity after gas supplies from neighboring Iran were more than halved on Tuesday, highlighting the country’s vulnerability to energy shocks despite its oil wealth.

Other

13 h. ago From Goombay to Junkanoo, Experience the Bahamian Rhapsody this July

Island Focus: Ragged Island Nassau, The Bahamas, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — While island destinations around the world offer summer waves in the form of heat and sea, The Bahamas stands out as a paradise uniquely boasting waves of sound. Between weekly Junkanoo performances and the commencement of the Goombay Summer Festival, July is […]

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13 h. ago The best Vancouver concerts in July: The Weeknd, Katy Perry, Paul Simon and more

As the summer heats up, so do the concerts, with international superstars, classic rock legends and some of B.C.'s top new talents set to perform at Vancouver venues

Other

15 h. ago Saudi Crude Shipments Soar as OPEC+ Leader Chases Market Share

Saudi Arabia is exporting crude at the fastest rate in over a year as the OPEC+ leader presses on with a strategy to recoup its share of global oil markets.

Politics

15 h. ago Bausch + Lomb Combines Patient Voices and New Survey Insights to Combat Persistent Misconceptions about Dry Eye

New survey data reinforces the importance of ongoing awareness and education to help dry eye sufferers seek relief sooner Eyes Tell the Story campaign aims to close the awareness gap through personal stories and portraits of those living with dry eye Additional information and dry eye resources available at KnowYourDryEye.com, including opportunity to share your […]

Science

18 h. ago Explore Digital Beijing — 2025 Experience Week Kicks Off in Style

BEIJING, July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 2025 Beijing Digital Economy Experience Week opened on June 27 at Beijing Fun Qianyechang in Xicheng District. As an important part of and prelude to the 2025 Global Digital Economy Conference (GDEC 2025), this year’s Experience Week, themed “A Brilliant Digital-Friendly Beijing · New Trends in Consumer […]

Other

22 h. ago Starmer faces down a revolt over welfare reform after a troubled first year in office

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer marks a year in office this week, fighting a rebellion from his own party over welfare reform and reckoning with a sluggish economy and rock-bottom approval ratings. It’s a long way from the landslide election victory he won on July 4, 2024, when Starmer’s center-left Labour Party […]

Society

23 h. ago Russia says it occupies all of Ukraine’s Luhansk region, illegally annexed in 2022

KYIV — A Russia-appointed official in Ukraine’s occupied Luhansk region said Monday that Moscow’s forces have overrun all of it — one of four regions Russia illegally annexed from Ukraine in September 2022 despite not fully controlling a single one. If confirmed, that would make Luhansk the first Ukrainian region fully occupied by Russia after […]

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24 h. ago Cybin Reports Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results and Recent Business Highlights

– Dosing is underway in the Phase 3 CYB003 PARADIGM program which comprises two 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies (APPROACH™ and EMBRACE™) and a long-term extension study (EXTEND), with anticipated combined enrollment of approximately 550 patients1 – – Strengthened commercial preparations and manufacturing capabilities through partnerships with Osmind and Thermo Fisher Scientific, respectively – – […]

Economics

25 h. ago Canada’s historic first cargo of LNG sets sail for buyers in Asia

GasLog Glasgow, a vessel chartered by Shell, is expected to deliver liquefied natural gas to Asia in coming days

Transport

26 h. ago Man jailed for role at COVID protest in Coutts gains bail pending appeal

The blockade tied up traffic at the Canada-U.S. border crossing for two weeks in early 2022.

Science

28 h. ago Heat warnings issued for Edmonton, Calgary and other parts of Alberta

As Albertans prepare to celebrate Canada Day, Environment Canada is warning of a heat wave. Temperatures could reach highs of 35 C in some parts of the province this week.

Culture

28 h. ago Did you spot a submarine in Vancouver waters? It's here for Fleet Week

Ship tours and boat rides and other family fun come to the North Shore on Canada Day and the following weekend

Other

29 h. ago Canada’s largest sports car racing event is touching down near Toronto this summer

Put the pedal to the metal and get ready for a summer weekend of racing, Toronto! The Chevrolet Grand Prix is pulling into town, and you're going to want to make a pit stop.Catch some of the world's top drivers in the fast lane at the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville from July 11 – 13. You'll see these drivers get behind the wheel of exotic closed-wheel prototypes and GT sports cars!We're talking iconic car brands like Corvette, Aston Martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, McLaren, and more. It's going to be a jam-packed weekend filled with family fun, including food trucks, interactive displays, and a special beer garden.As the only Canadian stop on the tour, the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Championship is a prestigious international series that includes races in Daytona, Sebring, Indianapolis, and Long Beach.But there isn't only one race to get revved up for! Be prepared for the rush of the Michelin Pilot Challenge, VP Raci...

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