2 h. ago ‘A galvanizing moment’: Ontario festival pushes back against ‘51st state’ rhetoric

Stratford Festival organizers changed their tune and broke with tradition to push back against the repeated annexation taunts from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Culture

2 h. ago UK Power Grids Investor Returns Set to Jump Amid Expansion Push

The UK energy regulator set out a plan to increase the returns that investors can get on equity put into grid companies helping underpin a huge push to upgrade critical infrastructure during the next five years.

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7 h. ago Mogo Announces Results of its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The annual general meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) of Mogo Inc. (NASDAQ: MOGO) (TSX: MOGO;) (“Mogo” or the “Company”), a digital wealth and payments business, was held today via live audiocast online and the Company is pleased to announce that all resolutions put forward, being the election of directors, the appointment […]

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8 h. ago ‘Put me away for life’: Man convicted of violent sex assault on senior tells B.C. court

Leclerc, who was holding a cane as he appeared via video from North Fraser Pretrial Centre, was found guilty of aggravated sexual assault on March 18, after a trial.

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11 h. ago COSCIENS Biopharma Announces Results of Virtual 2025 Meeting of Shareholders

TORONTO, ONTARIO, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — COSCIENS Biopharma Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCI; TSX: CSCI) (“COSCIENS” or the “Company”), a life sciences company developing and commercializing a diversified portfolio of cosmeceutical, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products, today announced the voting results on the items of business considered at the virtual annual general and special meeting of […]

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11 h. ago Ontario paramedic shouldn’t have been fired over Israel comments: union, law experts

The Centre for Free Expression is calling for the reinstatement of a York Region paramedic whose union says she was fired over a social media post.

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12 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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13 h. ago Alberta’s new referendum rules set to formally take effect as some continue separatist push

A group aims to gather 177,000 signatures to put a question on ballots: Do you agree the province of Alberta shall become a sovereign country and cease to be a province of Canada?

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13 h. ago 'Absolute mess': Public put on hold as city council wades through marathon zoning session

"It's hard not to see the political motivations at play."

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13 h. ago Viral Toronto pizza spot honoured as one of the best in the world

A Toronto pizza restaurant was just ranked as one of the best in the world, making it one of just two Canadian restaurants to earn the distinction.Sure, Naples and Rome might get all the glory when it comes to pizza — heck, even New York City, Chicago and Detroit get plenty of recognition — but, for its part, Toronto all too often tends to fly under the radar. It shouldn't be that way, but that's the way it is.As the third annual Best Pizza Awards took over Milan on June 25, though, pizzerias, from around the world got the chance to put their pies centre stage and earn some well-deserved credit for their renditions of the Italian staple.It should come as no surprise to those in the know about the city's sublime pizza scene that one Toronto pizzeria actually did end up ranking among the world's top 100 pizza restaurants at the 2025 awards.Coming as even less of a surprise, the sole Toronto pizzeria to make it on the ranking was none oth...

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14 h. ago Calgary police continue probe after 8 people hurt in market equipment collapse

Investigators did not immediately say whether the injured have since been released from hospital.

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14 h. ago Thunder general manager Sam Presti lauds ’homegrown’ NBA championship team

OKLAHOMA CITY — Sam Presti put Oklahoma City’s first NBA championship team together in an unconventional way. The Thunder general manager didn’t make any splashy trades or break the bank in free agency. He didn’t replace the coach with a bigger name during the rebuild to get the team over the top. He relied on […]

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15 h. ago Brooke Henderson offers hometown advice to Savannah Grewal ahead of CPKC Women’s Open in Mississauga

MISSISSAUGA — Two-time LPGA major champion Brooke Henderson has some advice for fellow Canadian Savannah Grewal as she prepares for a hometown start at the CPKC Women’s Open: Have fun with it. The 23-year-old Mississauga native will tee it up at Mississaugua Golf and Country Club when the national women’s championship comes to town next […]

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15 h. ago Petition to End WSIB Lockout Surpasses 3,000 Names as Strike Drags On

TORONTO — As the WSIB strike continues into another week with no resolution in sight, the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE Local 1750) has delivered a petition signed by more than 3,300 frontline workers, CUPE members and concerned community members to the WSIB board of directors and general counsel. The petition calls for an immediate […]

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15 h. ago A council was gridlocked over development charges. Then Ontario promised $1.3B

A news release from the Region of Peel proclaimed the move both 'landmark' and 'historic,' offering developers a 50 per cent discount on the fees they pay to build until late 2026.

Economics

15 h. ago Politicians crossed the line in firing of York Region paramedic: CUPE Ontario

TORONTO — CUPE Ontario is calling out City of Vaughan politicians for overreach in the firing of a long-serving York Region paramedic and for subjecting a dedicated employee to trial by social media. Katherine Grzejszczak, a member of CUPE 4900, was fired last week for a comment she made on Facebook in support of an […]

Politics

16 h. ago Ontario parent charged after child threatened during soccer game: police

A 53-year-old Vaughan, Ont., man is facing charges for allegedly threatening a child during a soccer game earlier this month, police say.

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17 h. ago Man lured Idaho firefighters to a mountain with a fire then shot and killed 2: Officials

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — As a wildfire began to sow panic in a small northern Idaho mountain community, a group of firefighters who rushed put out the blaze instead found themselves in an unexpected shootout. A man who had intentionally set the fire to ambush the crew on Sunday was perched in a sniper position, […]

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17 h. ago Huge Toronto summer festival features lineup stacked with international artists

Toronto's summer festival calendar is getting a huge dose of global sounds and rhythm this July with the return of the annual Mixto Festival. The free two-day celebration of international music, art, and culture along Toronto's waterfront takes place on July 12 and 13 this year, marking the festival's seventh edition. The festival is produced by Toronto-based cultural organization Uma Nota Culture, which is known for its unique programming, block parties, and community panels. Part of the Ontario Place Trillium Park SummerSeries, the festival includes two packed days of live music and DJs, dancing, art installations, food and craft vendors, and a licensed bar.     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Mixto Festival (@mixtofestival)True to its name, Mixto (which means "mixed" in both Portuguese and Spanish), the festival is built on diversity, and plays on...

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17 h. ago Verde announces results of the 2025 Annual General Meeting of shareholders

SINGAPORE, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verde AgriTech Ltd. (TSX: “NPK”) (“Verde” or the “Company”) held its Annual General Meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) on Monday, June 30, 2025, at 300 Prof. Antônio Aleixo, Lourdes Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais Brazil, and is pleased to announce that its shareholders approved all items put before them. […]

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